Client teaser!

I'm a little behind on my edits at this point, I had to rearrange my priorities in order to help some seniors get their yearbook pictures in on time. However, I can't stand to make these families wait too long because I know how excited they are! This particular teaser is for a family/baby shoot. I went to high school with the Mom and have known their family for years. In fact, I think very highly of her, knowing she is one of those completely genuine people that can be so hard to find anymore. And this precious boy! He was nothing but big blue eyes and smiles from the time they walked in! What a pleasure and and honor to be able to do these pictures! I was also fortunate enough to shoot his grandmother's wedding last summer - they took a big chance on me as a beginner so I have nothing but gratitude for the whole family.

Erica, I hope these will help tide you over until I can get these pictures finished in the next few days! Thank you so much for your patience and for allowing me to work with your wonderful family once again!

Flare Portrait Photography Competition!

Michelle Black and I have been working VERY hard to bring you the 2009 FLARE National Photography Competition!

Deadline: May 24th
Entry Fee: Just $20!

We
have amazing sponsors, judges, over $5000 in cash and prizes to give
away, and fun happenings on our competition blog, such as a weekly top
10 throughout the duration of the competition, public voting for the People's Choice Award, and judge/sponsor
features so you can get to know our 'Crew' :)

Subscribe to the
contest blog to remain informed on all Competition happenings. In the
meantime, what are you waiting for.... enter today! YOU could be the
Grand Prize winner of over $5000 in cash and prizes, or one of our nine
other winners!

Please visit the official website for full details on How to Enter!



OFFICIAL PRIZES

One Grand Prize Winner will receive.....

$500 Cash!
$300 Gift Certificate to Michelle Black's Resources
$250 AsukaBucks from Asuka Book
Free Flash Template plus One Year Free Hosting with BluDomain
Lensbaby 'Composer' with complete optics kit
Online Marketing prize worth over $2000 from Folio Mojo
Gift Certificate to Loktah
Print Credit worth $100 with Free Shipping from Mpix
Free One Year Membership to WPPI
DVD Set from Davis Impact
An 11x14 Damask frame from Elements Frame Co

Three featured pieces at Michelle Black and Jessica Price's Flare Exhibition in Zanesville, Ohio

The Judges' Top Four will receive...
Choice of a wristlet, neck strap, or lens cozy from MyFunkyCamera
$75 gift certificate to Lensbaby
$75 gift certificate to Michelle Black's Resources
$50 AsukaBucks
$25 Gift Certificate to BluDomain
Chance to exhibit your piece at Michelle Black and Jessica Price's Flare Exhibition in Zanesville, Ohio

The Judges' Top Nine will receive...
$25 Print Credit plus Free Shipping at Mpix

Our People's Choice will be awarded with...
Free One Year Membership to WPPI !


P.S.
- ALL ENTRANTS RECEIVE AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD WORTH AT LEAST $50
CONTAINING PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS BY MICHELLE BLACK, AND VALUABLE BUSINESS
FORM TEMPLATES AND SAMPLES AS A GIFT OF THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE :)

National Flare Competition Top 10 Voting Poll!!

If you haven't already, please visit the Official Flare blog to vote for your People's Choice favorite from this week's top 10 images!

Templates offer

I have been receiving many inquiries lately about my templates and the possibility of me selling them as single templates to other photographers. I have decided to offer a few of my single templates here for now until I decide if I want to dedicate more time to the design of them and whether I should offer them through my blog or an etsy store or what. In the mean time, I will offer the following templates at $5 a piece. You can send payment to jessica@bellavalentinaphotography.com and note which template you want in the payment comments and I will send the template directly to you. In time, if I decide to offer them permenantly I will set up a more convenient method. These are all completely customizable layered psd files for Photoshop!

This is an 11x14 storyboard, perfect for any girl, and would be great for a Senior! The decorative brushes can be turned off and the frame color is customizable as it is a layered psd file. $5.00



This is a 5x7 announcement, made to specs of WHCC but can be cropped for other labs ordering. Background is permanant but the color block and framing are customizable in color. $5.00



Another 5x7 announcement, completely customizable in color and the decorative flowers can be turned off. As all of the text can obviously be customized, the quotes can be changed out for any you might want to use. $5.00

This can be printed at your lab or at home, I've had this printed on pearl paper for my Mom's retail store and it was BEAUTIFUL! Can be used for virtually any business, including your own photography studio! $5.00



This is a 10x10 storyboard perfect for girls and families. this has been one of my biggest client sellers yet! $5.00

5x7 Senior Announcement Front

5x7 Senior Announcement Back $8.00 buys front & back!

Thanks for your wonderful comments and inquiries and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me directly or comment here!