Sharing the Love... Worldwide. Always.

Dear Friends of the Studio!

As I worked on my business plan for the New Year, one thought kept coming back to me. I wanted whatever I put my efforts into, whether big or small, to make an impact well beyond myself. In a good economy or a bad one, I wanted my time, my efforts, my creative talent, to benefit the world around me. Since childhood I have had a compassionate heart toward those in need, and have long been a personal supporter of organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, World Vision, and more, locally and worldwide.

In the past, Feather Blue Studios has teamed up with local organizations like Second Harvest Heartland for our Halloween Costume Contest event and food drive, and most recently with our Feel the Love, Share the Love campaign's clean water drive for the internationally-minded Charity:Water.

But I have decided that for 2012 and beyond, a portion of ALL shoots will go toward local and international charity organizations - ones that reach out to the body, mind, and soul of individuals in need here and throughout the world.

Though this has been on my mind for a few months, I was wary of how to announce it, especially without a final game-plan in place, lest it be seen in any way as a marketing effort or as something noble that I am doing on my own. When really I am humbled by the chance to use what passes through my hands, even when times may be "tight," to make a difference beyond myself.

So I am making this statement simply to hold myself and the studio accountable to this plan and let those of you who share like-minded values know that others are with you in desiring to making a difference, big or small. As a small business, one that is often seasonal, I do not expect that I will be making a large dent in the needs of the world. But that's not the point. It's when our hearts are willing that we can be used to make the biggest difference, even when it may seem small. I know that many of you have found your own ways to do so as well -- and if not, start thinking creatively!

Blessings & Thanks,
~Shannon

Happy Valentine's Day 2012!

Happy Valentine's Day all!

TODAY ONLY: we have a very special way to "Feel the Love, Share the Love."

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Click HERE to be part of it!

...And don't forget to "Share the Love" with your friends from our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/featherbluestudios
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PS - Here to get the details on our Feb mini-shoots for both kiddos & headshots? Keep reading the posts below. :)

$69 Headshot Event {& Charity:Water Fundraiser} - Models, Actors, Business Professionals

Don't miss out... THIS FRIDAY!

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

Booking 20 minute mini-sessions throughout the day! (in 30 minute increments)

Just $69! (Regular headshot sessions: $195-$235)

Time-Slot UPDATE - Currently remaining (as of Wed):
11:30am
12:30pm
1pm
2pm - booked!

JUST ADDED!!
3:30 - booked!
4pm
4:30pm


Update your headshot while 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.

This special event is perfect for actors & models, musicians, artists, and business professionals & more.

Shannon Tacheny of Feather Blue Studios is a fun, experienced, and all-around-savvy 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.

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:
-The $69 payment is due in advance to hold your time-slot.

-This time around, 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 apx 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. You will get to view the top 10-20 shots to select from.

-ONE jpg headshot (of your choice!) 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 starting at just $29).

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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 throughout the day - please call for current availability.

-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:
-Feel free to 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!

Calling all hip kids, happy tots, and modern mommies!

It's time for our February Mini Shoots {best. rate. of the year} AND we are very excited to announce our "Feel the Love, Share the Love" campaign, in honor of Valentine's Day this month. What better way to "share love" this month than by making a difference in the world!

Help us share fresh, clean water with individuals in developing countries through the wonderful organization Charity:Water. (Don't let me convince you, go to their website yourself and see the wonderful difference they're making!)





Modern Mini-Shoot Know-How:

-3 Days Only:
Monday, Feb 13th (afternoon slots)
Friday, Feb 17th (morning slots)
& just added! Saturday, Feb 18th (limited late morning slots)

-$69 for each 30 minute mini-session (we can pack a lot of cuteness into 30 minutes)

-up to 2 kids each session (or kiddo & parent!); for each additional child, add $10 and we’ll add 10 minutes

AND It gets better... Your “Feel the Love” Mini Session INCLUDES:
-8 uber-cute art-design wallets
-1 (lightly web-marked) digital image – perfect for facebook or email
-an online gallery for you to view your images (& order "the good stuff" 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 :)

($179 value)

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

With our “Feel the Love, Share the Love" Campaign capturing this stage of your child’s life means helping another child across the world…$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!)




What are you waiting for? Call or email us today to book your time-slot, post this baby to your facebook page so others can help out with the Charity:Water cause, and get shopping for your kiddos close-up duds!

featherbluestudios@juno.com ~ 651.489.8281
www.featherbluestudios.com ~ St. Paul, MN {Cozy Como Park Area}

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Can't be part of the mini-shoots but still want to help?

Here's an extra "sweet treat" for you... DONATE $10 or more directly through the Feather Blue Studios' fundraising page, email us to confirm, and we'll send you a $10 Studio Gift Certificate valid toward any session April through November of this year. 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 Feb 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" by sharing the link!

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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: www.featherbluestudios.com.