Summer Happenings at Dennis Kelly Photography
Senior Portrait Season at Dennis Kelly
Watch this video to see what senior portraits are really like at Dennis Kelly!
Dennis Kelly Senior Portraits from Mixed Nuts Productions on Vimeo.
Meet the members of Dennis Kelly’s Class of 2011 Senior Model Squad. If you know them, ask them for their card that will get you up to 50% off your senior portrait session!
Special Offers. Book Early and SAVE!
Think it’s too early for senior portraits?
It’s NOT.
Senior season for the Class of 2011 has already started. You’ll need to have your yearbook photo ready to turn into the school shortly after you start your senior year in the fall. NOW is the time to book, and you can save money by booking early!
* Call before May 1st, schedule your portrait session for anytime in May, and take 20% off your session fee!
It’s Easy to Make an Appointment. Follow These Simple Steps:
* Choose your session combination. You can also select additional options to add to your session combination if you wish. If you haven’t received your session guide in the mail you can download one here. Senior Portrait Session Guide
* Call Dennis Kelly at 856-228-4399 and schedule your individual appointment. Studio times are reserved for you based on the session options you select. That’s why you must decide before you call.
* Have a Visa or Mastercard available, you’ll need to pay the session fee to schedule your appointment. We can’t reserve studio time for you otherwise. (If you can’t use a credit card, call us and we’ll tell you what to do!)
* Don’t put it off! Every year we have to turn seniors away who waited too long to make their appointments. Dennis photographs all sessions personally, and when his schedule is full, it’s full. Don’t be disappointed. Make your appointment today! Plus, get the lowest prices of the entire season by booking early!
* For more information: Visit our website at www.dpkellyphotography.com
Senior Season is Underway for the Class of 2011
Dennis Kelly is pleased to announce that the members of our Class of 2011 Senior Model Squad have been chosen. This heralds the start of senior portrait season at Dennis Kelly, and we’re happy to announce some incredible “Kick-Off” sales!
First, lets meet the members of the model squad. If you know them, ask them for one of their Senior Model Referral Cards which can save you up to 50% on your senior portrait session at Dennis Kelly!
- Ally Gallo from WTHS
- Alexa Caspermeyer from TCHS
- Joey Bollendorf WTHS
- Andrea Cruz Highland High
- Alexandra Richards WTHS
- Katie-Jo McGoldrick Gloucester High
Lauren Ertle Williamstown HS
These models will be featured in many of our advertisements and on our Facebook page, and will soon be featured in our new promotional video.
2011 Senior Model Search!
Application Deadline for the Senior Model Squad is now over. We are no longer accepting applications for the Class of 2011!
Thanks to everyone who applied. It looks like we’ll have a great bunch of models to work with this year. It’s really sad that we can’t accept everyone who applies. But, it is only fair to the chosen models who have to work to earn their perks and rewards, to limit the number of competing models in each school.
Check back here often as we announce the members of the 2011 Senior Model Squad and share their images. We’re ready to have some fun and create some great photography!
The model squad members will appear in our advertising campaign, become official ambassadors of Dennis Kelly Photography, and receive special incentives when their friends come to Dennis Kelly for their senior portraits!
Participation is fun and exciting, and allows you the opportunity to earn rewards and benefits by representing Dennis Kelly Photography to your friends and classmates.
We only choose a limited number of squad members from each school. The application deadline is February 1st, 2010 and we will make our preliminary selections by February 10th.
Senior Model Squad Competition Criteria:
- Must have an outgoing personality, great attitude and be involved in school activities (we do not choose our models by looks!)
- Must be a high school junior graduating in 2011
- Must have parental consent and sign a senior model squad agreement
- Must agree to actively participate according to the requirements of the program.
Benefits of Joining our Senior Model Squad:
- 2-hour senior “Blow Out” session valued at $249.
- Designer album of 30-40 of the best session images – chosen by the Dennis Kelly Photography team and custom designed to showcase your session (a $300+ value)
- 50 Model Squad Cards customized with your name and image and offering a special incentive for your friends (each friend that turns in a card provides you with a CASH reward!)
- Six images for use on your Facebook page (must tag our page and use as your profile image for at least one week)
- A slideshow video of your images to use on your Facebook page
- Your images will be used in our advertising and on our Facebook page – many of our 2010 Senior Model Squad members became local ‘superstars’ by appearing as our profile image
Plus many additional incentives and the ability to earn cash rewards toward your senior portrait order.
For complete information about how to apply to become a member of our 2011 Dennis Kelly Senior Model Squad, download the complete brochure. 2011 Senior Model Squad.
Follow the link on the last page to submit an application. Or, once you have reviewed all the information and received your parent’s permission, go to our Online Application Form to apply.
If you know a high school junior who will be graduating in 2011 and feel they would make a great Senior Model, pass this information along!
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Maternity and Newborn Portraits
From time to time I like to review our website and blog stats to see what people are looking for that brings them to our site. I was surprised to see that among search phrases that people typed that brought them to our website and blog, “Maternity Portraits” and variations thereof, were number one… by far! So, lots of people are interested in them!
This was kind of surprising to me, because frankly, while we do several of these every year, they are not really a mainstay of our business, as senior portraits and families are. What this is telling me, is that there is a LOT of interest in maternity and newborn portrait studies, but, for some reason, many people seem somewhat reluctant to actually call and book a session.
This is kind of sad, because if there is ONE special time in a woman’s life that is deserving of a special, sensitive portrait done by a professional, THIS is it. I mean, you may graduate more than once… you may even get married more than once! But you will only be pregnant with THIS child one time in your life!
So, I thought I would write a little blurb here and maybe clear up some of the questions and doubts people may have about maternity portraits in the hope that it may encourage more women to have them done.
So, here’s my list of Frequently Asked (or thought about) Questions about Maternity Portraits at Dennis Kelly Photography.
How much does it cost?
A typical maternity session is $80. This can be of you alone, with daddy, or even with other siblings, depending on what you are interested in. Portraits prints themselves can really run anywhere from about $100 to several hundred, depending on the size you prefer. We have clients that spend less than $300, and clients that spend over $1000, and pretty much anything in between. One thing is sure, there is something for almost any budget.
Do I have to be naked?
Of course not! The goal of a maternity portrait is to show the “baby bump”, so most women opt to at least have the belly exposed. But attire is completely up to you and your comfort level. Some women are photographed (discretely) nude, others wear a robe or nightgown, others maternity clothing. The choice is entirely yours.
What about those “progression” portraits? How do they work?
We can do a maternity progression series that involves coming in 4 to 6 times over the course of your pregnancy to document the “baby bump” as it grows. The final session is 2-4 weeks after the baby is born and will include individual portraits of the newborn s well. This service costs $200, and most people will invest in a larger wall size display print for the nursery.
What is the best time to have a maternity portrait made?
Progression portraits need to start almost as soon as you know you are expecting, so we can document the entire progress of your pregnancy. If you are only interested in a single session, 7 to 8 months is ideal. That’s when the belly is fullest, but before the baby has “dropped” prior to the onset of labor.
What about stretch marks and stuff?
We’ll retouch anything that is unsightly or you find objectionable. No problem.
What will I actually do with these portraits?
Most people will choose to display a wall portrait in the nursery or bedroom. It’s a wonder way to remember this wonderful time of your life. You’ll want to document all the changes and developments in your baby’s first year of life, and a maternity portrait is also the perfect way to start your “baby’s first year” photo album. They also make wonderful thank you cards for shower gifts and such, and can even be included, along with your baby’s first portrait, on birth announcements.
Can Dad be Included?
Of course! You can include daddy in your maternity session, and newborn study too. The important thing, no matter what style or look you’re after, is to have it done before this special, important time in your life is over!
If someone you know, is expecting… send them a link to this article! It may help to answer some questions they have about this important and beautiful style of photography! Of course, you can always call us at the studio with any questions or concerns you may have. We’re always glad to help!
Rambo
This little guy was too cute not to share! He had his portrait taken by Dennis as a Christmas Gift for his Mom, but because it was a surprise, we couldn’t share it until after the Holiday.
Pets are so much a part of the family, it’s a pleasure when we get to record their personalities. Many of our family portrait clients opt to include their beloved pets in the sitting too! We’re glad to oblige!
Rambo
Season’s Greetings to Everyone from Dennis Kelly Photography
It’s the time of the year, once again, to look back and say “Thank You” to all the wonderful friends and clients we have had the pleasure of serving over the years.In my 30+ year career as a professional photographer (yes.. I started when I was 5) I have yet to encounter the person who has said to me, “You know, I wish I didn’t have so many beautiful pictures of my family and kids as they were growing up!” In a time when the products we embrace so much as a society become worn out or obsolete in months rather than years, it’s a great source of satisfaction to know that we provide a product and service to our customers that becomes more and more precious as the years go by. Enduring and lasting value, rare indeed.
Happy Holidays From Dennis Kelly Photography
Remember, portraits of loved ones make perfect Holiday Gifts.
Gift Certificates are available too!
New Website Launched
We’re proud to announce that after a LOT of work, our brand new studio website is now up.
The brand new flash site features hundreds of new images in many new galleries! Please check it out and see who you know!
Dennis
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Some Favorite Images From Our Children’s Model Search!
We wanted to share some of the images we shot on our special Children’s Holiday Portrait Model Search.
We sure had some cute kids… Tell us which you like the best… we love comments…
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Ok, Jack the dog isn’t EXACTLY a kid. But he looked so cute we had to share!
Thanks to everyone who participated!
This beautiful, turn of the century brick fireplace is actually in the lobby of our studio. I don’t know why it never occurred to us to use it for portraits before! It certainly makes a beautiful Holiday setting.
