Friday, May 31, 2013

DIY Retail Signage Tutorial - New Studio Sign


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D-I-Y Outdoor Retail Signage - the new colorful(er) studio sign!

Okay, so I'm not a big fan of commitment when it comes to my studio sign, business cards or other marketing materials.  Yes, they all coordinate, but I do like to change up my designs from time-to-time (yearly!).  With that being said, I never EVER change my logo, or my logo's colors.  More on that subject later.

Materials Needed:

Two Lawn Signs (or one if you're doing a one-sided sign)
1/2 inch Plywood
Saw (or get the hardware store to cut your plywood for you)
Liquid Adhesive (high strength/outdoor quality)
Clear Silicone Caulking
Vinyl Trim & Nails
Sign Post & Hangers

Husband who likes doing projects :-)


I admit, I love Vistaprint.  I designed my signs myself and uploaded my files, or you can use one of their pre-made designs.  I ordered my two large lawn signs from there for under $10 each, free shipping and I got 6% cash back through Ebates.  I LOVE Ebates, too - almost any online shopping you do can be done using Ebates click-through, you get cash back and there's NO catch - honest!  I got back $67 from my holiday shopping this year!  If you're interested in signing up, just follow this link - ebates.com -, you'll get a new member sign-up bonus (cash or giftcard) and I'll get a referral credit, too!

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Here we go.  I am updating and replacing my outdoor retail signs from last year with polka dots and a more colorful, fun design, so I already have most of the work done.  I'll still go through the steps start-to-finish for you.


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1. Cut plywood to the exact same size as your lawn signs.  Or have your husband do it fo you :-)  Your local hardware store might even do it for you, too.

2. Apply a high strength liquid adhesive to one-side of the plywood and line-up the edges so that they are all flush.  Smooth the sign onto the plywood using light pressure with your hand, then peel it off and set it aside face-down with adhesive exposed to activate the adhesive. Follow instructions according to label on adhesive.

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3. After suggested time has lapsed, re-apply sign to plywood and press firmly to remove as much air as possible and get a good bond, again making sure your sides and corners line up and are flush.

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4. Repeat for other side if making a double-sided sign.

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5. Cut vinyl trim to size and wrap and nail around edges.  Sorry I didn't post a pic of this step - I did it the first time around! 


6. Apply a thin bead of clear silicone caulking to seal edges between sign and vinyl edging, as well as corners of sign were the vinyl meets and smudge with finger.  Let dry.

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7. Attach hardware and hang.

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So easy, looks awesome and is inexpensive on the business budget!


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FIN :-)

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Daddy & Me Mini Sessions { triad childrens photographer }

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{ 2013 Daddy & Me Spring Mini Sessions }



{ THE DETAILS } Father's Day is June 16th! Create a lasting memory for the dad in your life and celebrate the father-child bond with an outdoor Spring mini session!

*Enjoy a fast and fantabulous mini session outdoors at our studio (weather permitting)!
*Session Fee is just $35 and includes a 20 minute mini session for dad and little ones, and 7-10 fully edited images to choose from.
*Prints, collections and products purchased separately and start at $12.
*This year we've added special collections that include digital negatives and framed prints!


{ ONE DAY ONLY } Saturday, June 15th, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

**Sessions by appointment only - No Walk-ins**


Call the studio at 336.575.7088 to reserve your spot before they're gone!

 
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Friday, May 24, 2013

{ FREEBIE FRIDAY } Free Mini Session GIVEAWAY!

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We're giving a free 20 minute mini session to ONE lucky winner this weekend! Head over to our Facebook page HERE and find the contest post pinned to the top of our page.  Just comment below the post telling us what you love about us or your experience with our studio! We'll pick a random winner from the comments using random.org and announce the winner on Sunday evening (5/26) at 9pm EST!

*Free mini session is valid for family, children, baby, couples, maternity - but NOT valid for a newborn session. If you win and would like to book a newborn session, we'll apply the value of the free mini session towards your newborn session fee. Does not include any prints or products.

  
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Monday, May 20, 2013

winston salem newborn photography { baby j }

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Another sleepy boy in the studio :)


I was so excited to hear from little "J"'s mom - I've been working with her and her family for a couple of years now, so I was super happy to get to meet and photograph their newest addition, which happens to be their only boy (he's little brother to three big sisters!) ♥

This sweet little guy was soooo sleepy - a quick snack when he first arrived and he was out for the whole session!  He had the most gorgeous skin tone - my favorite set and shots from little J's session was using the blue cable knit blanket backdrop and no hats showing off his fuzzy hair and sweet baby skin, so I'm going to focus on those in this post :) 

What a sweetheart he was!


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Friday, May 10, 2013

Tea Party Styled Mini Sessions { winston salem childrens photographer }

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Enjoy a fast and fantabulous 20 minute Tea Party styled mini session outdoors at our studio (weather permitting)!  


{ THE DETAILS }This fun themed mini features a wicker table set, pastel buntings, and a shabby chic vintage tea set. Bring along your little birdie's favorite doll or stuffed animal for tea party fun!

*Session Fee is just $35* and includes a 20 minute mini session for one child and 8-10 fully edited images to choose from. *Prints, collections and products purchased separately.
*This year we've added special package pricing with digital collections and framed prints!
*add $5 for each additional child in the same session (up to three total)


{ WHAT TO WEAR }
We recommend a simple sundress or romper and bare feet for this fun, outdoor session.
As children may be sitting and standing in the grass, formal clothing is NOT suggested for this theme. Accessories: Cute, floppy hats, girly pearls and jewelry are fun, too!

Recommended ages 18 months to 6 years.

{ THE DATE & TIME }
ONE DAY ONLY!
Friday, May 24th, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sessions extremely limited this year - by appointment only - No Walk-ins!


Call the studio at 336.575.7088 to reserve your spot before they're gone!
 
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

winston salem newborn photography { 8 days new - all smiles }

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Can I really be so lucky?


Really! We've had a run of boys in the studio! Normally, our boy-to-girl ratio is 1:10, but for the past couple weeks we've had ALL boys! All the babies we've had come in have been boys. All the newborns we've done recently have been boys - no girls!  And sleepy - they've all done so well and been so good to us, sleeping through their sessions. I've finally convinced my husband to crank the whole house heat in addition to the space heaters in the studio - and it seems to be paying off in the sleepiness department :)

This handsome little fellow was just 8 days new - and he was such a happy baby, too!  Even when he was wide awake (which wasn't too long), he was calm, content and smiley.  I love when parents bring in things that have meaning to them. It adds a fun element of emotion and sentiment to the shot, plus it forces me to break out of routine and try something new! Wee "L"'s mom brought some colorful hardcover Harry Potter books to incorporate, so I was able to get this uber sweet shot!

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Yes, I love my baskets - so do the wee little ones - they get toasty, cozy and warm  ♥

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and dream...and smile...

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It was such a drab, overcast day, but little "L" was so smiley, he totally brightened my day!

 
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