Headshot Photography Special Event {& Clean Water Drive} - Models, Actors, Business Professionals, St. Paul / Minneapolis MN

Headshot Mini-Session Event
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2012 {St. Paul, MN}

If you're looking for an affordable and time-efficient way to get a compelling new headshot, than this is what you've been waiting for.

Best of all, you'll be making a real difference in the world: $10 from each session will go directly to the AMAZING organization Charity:Water, providing clean and save drinking water to people in developing countries (which helps provide a whole new way of life -- click into the link above & watch the video!).





This special event is open to actors & models, musicians, artists, and business professionals {or anyone who wants to add some punch to their facebook page}.

Shannon Tacheny of Feather Blue Studios is a well-respected and experienced photographer who's also been part of the local talent community. She runs Feather Blue Studios, as well as Model Integrity, a resource for aspiring models.

Shannon uses each headshot session to maximize the photogenic qualities and personality of that individual. Natural retouching is included with each final image to even out skintones, brighten eyes and smiles, and give your image the captivating edge it deserves.


IMPORTANT NOTES:
-Payment is due in advance to hold your time-slot.

-A makeup artist is NOT included in this rate (though it is in our full individual sessions) so please come camera-ready; there will be a small area for doing hair & makeup touch-ups before your session

-This is a mini-session event. Your Session will be 20 minutes (a lot can happen in 20 minutes) so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to have time to prep

-You will receive an ONLINE GALLERY about 3 days after your session where you can view your headshots.

-ONE jpg headshot is included in the rate; after you select your photo, we will do natural RETOUCHING on it and it will be emailed directly to you within about a week!

-Additional jpg images (also including retouching) may be purchased after you've viewed them

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TO BOOK YOUR TIME-SLOT:
-Contact Shannon directly at 651.489.8281 or featherbluestudios@juno.com

-Currently slots are available on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th from morning through mid-afternoon (additional slots may be added).

-Once your time-slot is booked, you'll be emailed a pdf on wardrobe-ideas, and a input form to communicate to Shannon what you want your headshot to convey!

***To see more sample's of Headshots from Feather Blue Studios, visit www.FeatherBlueStudios.com and click into the Fashion Link (talent-industry headshots) and/or Commerical link (business professional and commercial headshots).***
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DON'T FORGET:
-You can make an even greater impact in the lives of individuals across the world who desperately need clean & safe drinking water by making a DIRECT DONATION toward our Charity:Water Goal: Feather Blue Studios Charity:Water Drive
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Feather Blue Studios is located in the Como Park area of St. Paul, MN
www.featherbluestudios.com ~ 651.489.8281

"Feel the Love, Share the Love" - February Mini Sessions & Clean Water Drive!

Happy February! We are very excited to announce our "Feel the Love, Share the Love" campaign, in honor of Valentine's Day this month. I can't think of a better way to "share love" than by making a difference in the world.

In this case, we're sharing fresh, clean water with needy individuals through the wonderful organization Charity:Water. (Don't let me convince you, go to their website yourself and see the urgent need and the wonderful difference they're making!).

There are LOTS of details below, but before we get too far please keep in mind that you can be part of this campaign in one (or ALL) of these THREE WAYS...
1) Sign up for a mini-session (see below for portrait mini-sessions or check out the following post on headshot mini-sessions) and we'll donate to Charity:Water on your behalf!

2) Post THIS blog link to your facebook or Twitter page - this can be a big help toward awareness and meeting our fundraising goal. (And let's face it, re-posting is an easy accomplishment since you're already here). :)

3) Donate to Charity:Water directly through the Feather Blue Studios Charity:Water page (AND get a thank you gift from us for it! -- keep reading to find out what.)

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"Feel the Love, Share the Love" FEBRUARY MINI SESSIONS
Ready for those “yearly” pictures of your treasured kids? Want to commemorate baby’s first Valentine’s day? Or capture some precious snuggles between you and your little one (while they'll still let you snuggle with them!)?

{click on the image if you'd like to see it larger}

With our “Feel the Love, Share the Love" Campaign you can feel good about capturing this stage of your child’s life…$10 from each shoot will go directly to Charity:Water – bringing clean & safe drinking water to people in developing Countries. (And where 100% of your donation goes toward the need!)

"Feel the Love" {from us to you} with the MOST AFFORDABLE RATE of the year!
-just $69 for your 30 minute mini-session (we can pack a lot of cuteness into 30 minutes)
-shot in-studio (on select backgrounds)
-up to 2 kids (or child & parent!); for each additional child, add $10 and we’ll add 10 minutes

It gets better... Your “Feel the Love” Mini Session INCLUDES:
-8 exclusive art-design wallets
-1 (unobtrusively web-marked) digital image – perfect for facebook or emailing to friends
-an online gallery for you to view your images (& order heirloom quality prints)
-a 20% off your print order coupon code when you order within the first 3 days!
-a luxurious little sweet-treat for you & your little one(s) - it is in honor of Valentine's Day after all :)

TWO DATES AVAILABLE: ***alert, coming up quickly***
-Monday, February 13th (afternoon into evening sessions)
-Friday, Feb 17th (morning into early-afternoon sessions)

TO REGISTER:
-Contact us directly at 651.489.8281 or featherbluestudios@juno.com
-Pre-payment is required to hold your slot! (limited space available)
Don't delay... call or email now to get your ideal time-slot.

Can't be part of the mini-shoots but still want to help?
Here's where our little reward comes in... DONATE $10 or more directly through the Feather Blue Studios' fundraising page, and then email us to confirm, and we'll send you a $10 Studio Gift Certificate valid toward any session April through November of this year. It's like making a donation and letting us pay you back. The drive page will be active through MARCH 31st, and the $10 Studio Gift Certificate reward will be ongoing through then, so don't stop spreading the word once Valentine's Day passes us by...


*And don't forget, take a minute and SHARE this blog link (or cut & paste http://www.featherblue.blogspot.com) to your facebook or twitter page. Help us "SHARE the love" this Valentine's Day through the giving of clean & safe water across the world.

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(Mini-shoot dates don’t work for you? Want more time to enjoy the Feather Blue Studios' experience? Regular Portrait Art Sessions are on an exclusive sale for $120 (regularly $169) + $30 of portrait art credit! through March 9th. Regular sessions include up to an hour and a half of shoot time, an online gallery, plus a post-session viewing appointment.

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Feather Blue Studios {modern photography by Shannon Tacheny} is located in the Como Park area of St. Paul, MN, serving Minneapolis and St. Paul. The studio specializes in Modern Portrait Art for babies, children, and families, HS Senior Pictures, Commercial Photography, and Fashion Photography for models and actors. To visit the studio website go to: http://www.featherbluestudios.com.

Fall / Winter Photo Features {Child & Family Portrait Art - Minneapolis, St Paul MN}

The Oct/Nov/Dec holiday "portrait season" went by in a whirlwind, filled with exhilarating child and family sessions, holiday card designs, and too-cute-for-words portrait gifts. I wasn't able to take the time to feature as many of the sessions on the blog and facebook as I would have liked, but now that it's January and I've had a chance to catch-up and relax a bit, here's a glimpse of a few faves from this fall/winter 2011...

{from our fall outdoor "urban shoot day" near Selby Ave here in St Paul}


{gotta love the energy}


{part of a wall collage capturing baby at 6m old}


{this one is a design for a pillow (it will have tan suede fabric edges), so very sweet, no?; these images make great modern portrait art, but were also shot to use for the modeling endeavors of this photogenic crew}


{one of my favorites of the year - what more can I say}

New Year's Magic! {BONUS BUCKS Sale Extended}.

Update: just a couple days left (through Sat!), don't miss out! Soooo... many new & fun things to come for 2012.

(And YES, you can use Bonus Bucks Gift Certificates with other coupons or special offers, wink wink, that may be coming your way. Savvy indeed.)


Originally available for a limited time in December (via the holiday e-newsletter), BONUS BUCKS are back! Now extended just through Saturday January 21st, 2012.

How it works: For each $100 Gift Certificate you purchase, get $25 bonus added to the certificate for free! This is a once a year (or less!) exclusive promotion.

Why get on board: A gift certificate makes a great gift for "yourself," or a friend, and is a solid investment if you plan to have pictures done in 2012.

HOW TO ORDER: Contact Shannon directly at 651.489.8281 or featherbluestudios@juno.com.

The terms {are simple}:
-Limit of up to 3 per person (up to $75 free!)
-Valid on sessions through November 2012 (portrait, hs senior, or commercial/professional headshot sessions) - great for next year's holiday card or roaming outside for a spring/summer session
-To be used toward a new session & related portraits or products (not valid on previous sessions)
-Valid as a gift certificate, good with other special offers or coupons

Holiday Season Wishes!

Wow! After an intense holiday-order-rush season I get to relax a little and send out some holiday cheer!

~~~ Hope you enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS SEASON and wishing everyone a JOY-FILLED NEW YEAR! ~~~

After finishing countless holiday cards (each one more original, adorable, & modern than the last), an abundance of "Christmas gift" portraits and products, and wrapping up the shooting, editing, and parties associated with the fabulous CRAVE book this fall, I want to THANK YOU for being part of Feather Blue Studios in whatever way. I am blessed by the opportunity to use my creativity to create memories and bring smiles.

Look for an array of photos from the last couple months of shooting coming soon, (after I get a little down-time). ;)

In the meantime, enjoy one of my favorite photos of the year. What can I say? It's just plain cute.

Cheers!
Shannon :)

CRAVE book launch party! -- Be There.

After an exciting fall of photographing an array of fabulous local women and their inspiring places, products, and services for the very cool CRAVE coffee-table book guide, the week to see the book is finally upon us!
Now it's time to CELEBRATE! Come tell us what YOU CRAVE! at a special CRAVE book launch party hosted by me (Feather Blue Studios) and my good friend Deirdre of Deirdre & Company (also featured in the book).

There will be delish treats, a CRAVE-related game (with a $50 gift card up for grabs), and a mini-boutique area if you're in the mood to start your Christams shopping or treat yourself to a little something special. (Not to mention that CRAVE books, complete with their own page of fab deals at boutiques and eateries across the Twin Cities, will be available at a very special price).


Working on this project with Kathy of Back Pocket Strategies, curator of the Mpls/StPaul CRAVE book, and being inspired and supported by the CRAVE community was very enriching.

Please join us! You are so very, very welcome to this celebration. Most of all, we look forward to chatting with many of you and finding out what's inspiring in your lives right now as well.

Shannon & Deirdre's CRAVE book launch party ~ Java Train Cafe ~ THIS FRIDAY, Nov 18th ~ 6-9pm open house style

Cheers!
Shannon :)

Model Photography & Comp Cards

A big part of what I love to do is help launch new models in the world of modeling in the Twin Cities. Through Model Integrity I give upfront advice on the risks & benefits of pursuing this industry and how to recognize scams vs legit agencies and opportunities.

While this industry is not for everyone (& does involve a lot of hard work!) I encourage models who want to go for it to give it their best shot and do it right! When individuals feel they are ready to invest in professional, industry-relevant commercial & fashion photography, I help them strategically plan the best way to utilize their look and branch out to help them represent a broad market.

Here's a few of the Comp Cards I've worked on lately, representing different ages, looks, & genders...