Tuesday
Apr242012

Hooray for a STUDIO!

Well it's been a few weeks since I had time to blog - but for good reason! We are renovating a beautiful barn into a full-service studio. I'm so grateful to finally have a place to work, to edit and to meet clients in. The project is well on it's way and we're currently working on framing in walls and electrical work. The studio is slated to open mid-June 2012.

It will feature a large studio shooting area with different backdrops, seamless papers and of course, lots and lots of vintage and eclectic props! I'll also have a new prop storage area as well as a client meeting space / lobby. This will also serve as a retail space for some of the items that my clients have been begging me for all year - like my handmade crocheted hats, bonnets and blankets, as well as some lines from Fancy Nancy's vintage bonnets and wee-man ties! 

We're also going to have a landscaped area with flowers and pathways for some beautiful and accessible outdoor shots. Julie Bee Photography is situated on an acre of land, tucked away just outside Indiana, PA (about 4 miles). 

I'm also really excited to welcome my intern for summer 2012, Abi Felton. She will get to enjoy the new studio and get the experience of not only working with me for location shoots, but studio shoots, weddings and client meetings. If you are someone that might be interested in being an intern for Fall 2012 - please email me at Julie@juliebeephotos.com for more information. 

 

Here are a few shots from a recent spring session, enjoy! 

Wednesday
Feb082012

Calling All Seniors!

2011 Seniors! It’s that time of year, Julie Bee is looking for FUN seniors interested in becoming senior representatives. I am looking for juniors who will be seniors in 2012 to help promote my business to their friends. I will be collecting applications until March 31, 2012 from anyone wanting to be considered as one of my reps. I will choose one female and one male student from each local high school in early April.

Want to get your Senior Photo session almost for free?
Want to have some great images for Facebook?
Want to get free prints?

Julie Bee is now seeking high school senior representatives for the class of 2012! If you are currently a high school junior or know a high school junior who might like to be a senior rep, here’s what you need to know:

If accepted, you will be representing Julie Bee Photography and telling your friends about our Senior Sessions throughout your senior year. Be sure to let your Junior friends know also, so they will have a chance to apply for the 2013 program! For every friend you refer us to, you will receive special discounts on your print orders.

In order to be a senior rep, you must:
• Have great style, lots of personality and enjoy being in front of the camera.
• Be a current high school junior graduating in 2012.
• Live in and attend school in one of the following counties: Indiana / Armstrong,
• Be available to have one session completed before May 1st, 2010.
• Agree to tell your friends and classmates about Julie BeePhotography and share your senior portraits with them.
• Have your parents or legal guardians sign a model release form.
• Agree to represent ONLY Julie Bee Photography and use these images as your senior pictures.

As part of our senior rep program you will receive the following:

• Free photo session(s) with unlimited clothing changes. Photos may be completed in one session or several sessions at my discretion -  Several locations may be used.
• The opportunity to earn print credit for every person you refer to Julie Bee for senior portraits. (And their friends get perks, too!)
• 50 personalized referral cards to give to friends and classmates with your name, your portraits, and my business information to hand out to friends
• Several of our favorite photos as low-resolution files to share on social networking sites like Facebook, or Blogs (with my logo on them).
• Discounts on your print orders (discounts apply to orders purchased before expiration of gallery).
• A $50 gift card will be awarded to the representative with the highest number of photo business cards turned in by August 31,
2011

Referral Discounts
1-3 Referrals – 10% off print order and $15.00 print credit per referral
4-6 Referrals –10% off print order and $20.00 print credit per referral
7-9 Referrals –10% off print order and $30.00 print credit per referral
10-12 Referrals – 25% off print order and $40.00 print credit per referral
13+ Referrals – 35% off print order and $50.00 print credit per referral

When your referrals book a paid session and bring in your Rep Card you will receive the above mentioned discounts according to the amount of referrals you bring to us. These referrals can include anyone who books the following sessions: Senior, Newborn, Family Portraits, Portraits, Weddings, etc.

You will receive your Rep Cards by May 15, 2011

You only receive credit for referrals earned before your Full Senior Session is completed. This will be between November 2010 and January 2011 depending on the session types you choose to do.

Any referral cards used between the time your session is complete and May 26, 2011, will be kept and you can order additional products or prints with your credits.

The classmate(s) must present a referral card in order to be eligible. All referred classmates will receive 10% of their session with a valid referral card. Your participation in the program will not only introduce you to a new way for cutting edge, personalized photography, but also a way to earn incentives toward your session for senior portraits at little or no cost.

 Credits will only be issued when a referred senior’s session is complete and all fees are paid in a timely manner by the referred senior. The program is first come, first serve, so act fast if you are interested.

Interested students should submit all information by February 31. 2011. Reps will be chosen in early March. Reps will be contacted if chosen and also announced on the Blog and on Facebook. No more than two reps will be chosen from each school.

Wednesday
Feb082012

Newborn Goodness

Here's the winner of the 2011 Christmas newborn giveaway! He's such a sweet little guy, and his photo session was such a breeze. I'm so happy this great family won the prize! This contest is definitely something I'd like to hold once a year at Chritstmastime - so if you didn't get a chance to enter last year, don't fret my pets! You can in 2012!

Here's some peeks at little Liam


Tuesday
Jan312012

It's a PARTY!

I have to say, I love love LOVE this family. They have been one of my biggest clients this year and I am so thankful for them opening their home to me and all my creative juices :) Heloisa is such a style maven and throws beautiful parties for her children's birthdays. Dontcha just love the cute lil cupcakes and the matching decor? The food was amazing, right down to the mini-quiches she stayed up all night making. Her guests had such a lovely time! Miss G loved all the yummy food and even opened presents by herself! Smart little firecracker she is! Here's a little collage of all our fun - and if you're interested in having your next birthday party or event photographed, please email me at Julie@juliebeephotos.com or call 724-840-9254 for more details 

Monday
Jan232012

Kral Maternity Session

Well Miss Sarah got the lovely gift of a Mama to Bee package from her best friend as a baby shower gift. So yesterday I headed out to Bushy Run Battlefield to capture some portraits for this beautiful "Mama to Bee." Isn't she gorgeous?! The outing to this historic site was the couple's idea and I LOVED it! I'm always open to exploring and photographing new locations. We also had a casual shoot at their home as well, with their beautiful dog Miss Sadie. More pictures to come soon! But here's some sneak peeks for you to devour. If only we could all look this radiant pregnant, right?!