Have you ever struggled to give a meaningful gift to someone?  Maybe you just can’t think of anything to get them or maybe they seem to have everything they need.  Well, I have a couple of ideas for you.

Of course you could give them a gift certificate for a portrait sitting. I bet you’d thought I’d say that.  Or maybe you have an old photo of them or another loved one that is faded or damaged, you could have a photo restoration and new framed print done for them.

We have recently done several old photo restorations. With our computing skills and printing technology we were able to take some old water damaged photos and not only restore them to their original condition but improve them.  By improve I mean we were able to remove distracting background objects and crop in closer to the real subject, giving an old snapshot a more professional look. Here’s a sample.

How about gathering up a bunch of old family pictures and having a family tree collage or album designed by us to help preserve your family history.  Sure you could scrap book your own if you have the time and you enjoy it, but if not we can help you finish what may never even get started .  With our help your ideas will become real, your original photos will be enhanced and your precious original family documents will remain remain glue free.

Call us if you’d like some gift giving help at 559-799-4446

A couple of times a year we get together with 4 Legged Babies of Fresno and do a pet portrait event.  The next one has been scheduled for Sunday May 16.  This time we will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Animal Compassion Team (ACT) of Fresno which operates a non kill shelter.  They have a new adoption center in the Sierra Vista Mall which is open on weekends.

We have a blast every time we do this event. If you would like to participate call Terry at 4 Legged Babies to schedule your sitting time. Her number is 559-226-4058. Shooting by appointment makes things go nice and smooth no waiting in lines.

The basic shoot is $25.00 with $5.00 going to ACT.  You get an 8 x 10 or 2-5 x 7′s or 3-4 x 6′s or a sheet of wallets your choice  for that price, printed on the spot! Other print products are available to order.

So come get an up to date portrait of your four legged family member and help the less fortunate dogs of our Valley at the same time!!!

Valentines day has prompted some questions about our Intimate Images services.  So I thought it would be helpful to post a little about our philosophy. Intimate Images (boudoir) are intended to be glamorous, flattering, sexy, flirty, seductive, artsy and fun.  They range from pin-ups to Maxim type poses.  They make unique gifts for your significant other that only you can give him.We accentuate your positive attributes and make you look amazing! Intimate images are not intended to be graphic or vulgar.

These photo sessions are like fantasy glamour camp.  They usually run two hours with lots of costume changes and you get to be a model for a day. Like going to fantasy baseball or rock camp.

Ladies are you currently modeling or thinking about giving it a shot? Well Maxim magazine is holding their annual Hometown Hotties contest. The winner will be featured in Maxim magazine.  Winning would be a hugh break and coming close will garner plenty of attention. The deadline is March 31st. To enter you must up load 3 images they don’t have to be professional but if you look at your competition you’ll see that they all are. So we’re offering a special package for those of you who want to give it a shot. For $179.00 you get an hour session, three 8 x 10 prints, three low rez pictures for entering, and three high rez picture files in case you make the cut!   Hey you can kill two birds with one stone and give one of the prints to your significant other as a gift that keeps giving. You can check out your competition and enter at maxim.com.

Now if you have  a photo session published on line you can order holiday cards on line. Just pick a template and put in your own text.  These are 4×8 cards and include envelopes.