Welcome Charity! | New Communications Intern at Feather Blue Studios

We wanted to take a minute and welcome Charity to the Feather Blue Studios team!  She’s currently on board as a Communications Intern, and has already been helping out here at the studio for a few weeks.

With an outgoing personality, creative mind, and background in communications, public relations, and yep, hair-styling, she’s bringing lots to the studio and learning lots too!  I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Charity on a personal level for several years, so having her join the studio for a little while is quite the treat. 

Want to know more about her?  You’re in luck!

The “Meet Charity” Interview:

Q: Where are you going to school?

A: I graduated Regency Beauty Institute four years ago and have been a licensed cosmetologist ever since. I am currently in my last year at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul working on a BA in Public Relations. I love coloring hair and also writing papers.  Strange but true.

Q: What did you do this summer?

A: This summer I had an internship working for a directors firm in Shanghai, China. I spent 2 months navigating the city (mostly by subway!), visiting market places and eating delicious food. My love for China increased almost as much as my love for street fried dumplings, and that is saying a lot.

Q: What extracurricular activities do you do?
A: Speech team!! I love it! I compete for UNW and I always keep my eyes peeled for poetry slams.

Q: What is one weird fact about you?

A: I am allergic to exercise. Literally. I have a rare condition called sports induced anaphylaxis. Hopefully the zombie apocalypse doesn’t’t come anytime soon otherwise I am toast!

Q: So you don’t play sports, do you watch any?

A: Yes, but only one: baseball. Go Twins!

Q: Tell us about your family.

A: I am the oldest of 4 kids. I have two brothers and a sister. My sister and one of my brothers are twins! They are only 2 years younger than me. I am sure my mom had tons of fun with 3 kids in diapers at once!

If you want to chat with Charity or Shannon or learn more about Feather Blue Studios’ latest events or specials, check out our Facebook page or get in touch with us today! 651.489.8281  —  FeatherBlueStudios@juno.com  —  Modern Photography, Como Park Area, St Paul MN

Fall Special-Edition Photo Shoots for Kids & Families 2015: Fall Family Photography Details! | Como Park St Paul Children's and Family Photographer

Fall is here!

Christmas card season is around the corner...

Be prepared!  Book your fall family shoot today.

{ Bottle your child's sheer adorableness at whatever stage of life they're in.}

Get in on this year's special-edition mini shoot day or book a regular session at your convenience!  See the options below.

Pss... our special-edition shoots come with a most-lovely FREE GIFT when you book early (scroll down for more info).  

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Here are your fall family photography options...

1. "The Special-Edition Child / Family Session" -- One Day Only: October 24th, 2015 -- Theme: Hot Cocoa Moment / Wooded Setting
-What this is: These slightly more compact "mini-sessions" still give you an ample 45 minutes and a few perks too!  See all the details in the image below...

-Be in-the-know: It might be cold! (Or heck, it could be 80).  But we'll be ready with hot-packs for hands and hot-cocoa toward the end of the session.  Do your part by dressing warm, or if the "cute outfits" aren't cozy too, bring coats you can layer and then take off.  Adding a colorful [coordinating] scarf and mittens to your last few shots is a great way to end things too!

-Time Slots: Shoot us an email (or call) with your top 2 or 3 slots in mind and we'll tell you what's still available!

Morning slots:  8:45am |  9:30am  |  10:15am

Afternoon slots:  2:30pm  |  3:15pm  |  4pm  |  4:45pm

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EARLY BOOKING GIFT ALERT!  We LOVE these Artisan-Style Designer Mugs (below) from Anthropologie, and thought you might enjoy one too.  Reserve your photo session spot for our "Special-Edition" day by Wed, Oct 14th and choose from one of these three delightful styles as a little thank-you gift.  They're unique, colorful, and inspiring...  our kind of style.

Choose from "Something Good" (with Red Accents), "Hello There" (With Aqua Accents), or "Navy & Green with Floral Art."  All microwave and dishwasher safe! 

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2.  "The Regular Child / Family Session" -- As Available, Year Round
-Any date: If the special-edition theme, time, or location is not what you need, book a relaxed session at a time & date that works for you!  Daytime, evening, or weekends - limited availability.

-Choose your location: Studio, outdoors at Como Park, or outdoors in an urban setting near Grand Avenue.  (We can shoot any combo of people you like - posed and candid too).

-Regular rate: Our regular $165 session rate includes your session, editing, an online gallery, and an ordering appointment.

-Flexible ordering: High-quality prints (that include retouching!), wall art, albums, custom holiday cards, and/or digital images are ordered a la carte, with no minimum order, at a custom appointment that keeps the process simple.  We want you to order only what you love, but for way of reference, most clients invest $200+ in their artistic memories, and we have a custom collection discount with a bonus gift at orders of $450 and above.

-Be in-the-know: Fall colors peak between the first and second week of October!  If you want the more intense fall colors, book your session between Monday Oct 5th and Saturday Oct 17th.  (Our special-edition session day this year is Oct 24th, and while there will still be some fall colors, it won't be as intense and may be colder out-- hence, the hot cocoa / woods theme!)

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3. The "We Didn't Say There'd Be a Number Three Option" Option
Do you LOVE the idea of the special-edition shoot, but can't make that particular date?

-We're considering adding a November session - either outdoors again, or in the studio (where the hot-cocoa perks will continue).

-If you just can't make October 24th work, shoot us an email, will you?  Your input is appreciated!  If we get enough interest, another "special-edition" day for one of the first two weekends of November might just pop up on the calendar here.

Ready to set up your session?  Have more questions?

Contact Shannon:

651.489.8281  ~  featherbluestudios@juno.com

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Celebrating 10 Years of Business: Feather Blue Studios Turns 10! | Como Park Photographer, Photography Business Twin Cities MN

Ask anyone who runs a small business and they'll tell you it's a lot of work.  Lots and lots of work.  But seeing your dreams, your ideas, your inspiration come to life... via creativity and late nights and bubbling optimism... it's all worth it.  I'm an entrepreneur at heart, and it's hard to imagine things any other way.

Have I learned a lot?  Yes.  Have I made business mishaps?  Absolutely.  And I'm all the better for it.

While many things have changed over time here at the studio, one thing I can say with certainly -- I have genuine care for each of my clients and their needs, whether it's for family pictures or updated website images. I am so honored to be part of their legacy.

As of May I've been in business for 10 years.  Earlier this month we held a little open house at the studio for friends and some fellow business-owning gals to pop in and celebrate with us. Here's a few snapshots we caught before the night began.

Three cheers for all of the small businesses that abound -- hard work does pay off!

For the friends and clients that have supported me these last 10 years... I am so very grateful.  I hope I have been a blessing to you in some way.

May (& JUNE!) Headshot Special for Businesses / Models/Actors (+ Introducing our Small Business Friendly Commercial Photography Program) | Headshot Photographer Como Park St Paul MN

Hooray: We've extended this sale through June!  

That means even more nice weather for your headshot session outdoors or a more flexible schedule to fit in that studio shoot!  Read below and connect with us to schedule yours today!

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It's Spring!  This is a great time of year to finish up some of your plans and goals before summer strikes and the world is full of [sunny] distractions.

Why not "spring" for some new headshots!

Does your headshot give off a "visual vibe" that communicates how passionate you are about your business or talent career?  Sending the right signal out with your images is crucial to bringing the right clients or bookings your way!

Headshot sessions here at Feather Blue Studios are custom and un-rushed.  Wipe the idea of that 5 minute passport photo experience from your mind.

Our goal is to make sure these are a reflection of you, not just a picture of you.  Focus is put on creating an image that conveys how you want your clients (or casting directors, in the talent industry) to see you, whether that's approachable, friendly, witty, photogenic, intelligent, or all of the above.  You are investing in a marketing piece that can make a complete difference in how people view you and how often you get hired or booked.

• Sometimes we keep things super simple and fresh.  
• Sometimes you may want to include props and wardrobe changes.  
• Sessions are available in-studio, outside (park area or urban area), or both.  Traveling to your office or retail location is an option as well.
• We always shoot multiple angles and lighting, to ensure the most photogenic picture of you possible, with lots of options to select your final image(s) from.
• Natural retouching is included on all final images to make sure you look like yourself, at your very best. (Makeup artistry is available as well).

A pre-shoot questionnaire ensures that we are listening to you, and can create a session that fits your needs perfectly.  So we can nail that "visual vibe" you're going for.

Headshot sessions range from $220 to $360, depending on what you want to get out of your session -- number of outfits, locations, final number of digital images, etc.  Take advantage of this $30 OFF May 2015 Headshot special for the best value possible.

Please note: there is LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE for the May Headshot Special.
Book now to get your desired day and time slot.  Daytime, evening, and limited weekend hours are available.

Please shoot us an email at FeatherBlueStudios@juno.com or call us at 651.489.8281 and we'll happily send out the session guide with more rate specifics.  Please specify what industry you are in and/or what your headshots will be used for:  Business-related, Talent Industry, etc.

Have an entire office that needs photos?  Or more than one team-member that needs a group photo?  Contact us about a custom group rate (including the $30 off sale for the month of May!).

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Coming soon...

Are you a small business owner?  We LOVE small businesses!  Our all new "Small-Business-Friendly Commercial Photography Program" will be launching soon!

Need custom images for your website?  Want headshots, someone to photograph an event, AND some shots of the office?  Want some stock-style images created just for your line of work to use on social media?  Don't want to pay full rates for all these separate shoots?  We're creating a bundle system that makes having your own personal photographer an affordable investment for small businesses.  Interested?  Connect with us!  And look for more info soon.  Launching May of 2015.

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With 10+ years of experience, photographer Shannon Tacheny is the sought-after Como Park St Paul photographer behind Feather Blue Studios {modern photography}.  Specializing in business photography, headshots, talent industry photos, fashion photography, pictures of children and families, as well as high school senior portrait art, she brings her fresh, modern edge, lots of patience, and an eye for making each client shine to each and every session.  

Shannon shoots at her Como Park area photography studio, outdoors in the Como Lake / Como Park area or in urban St Paul settings.  She also travels to business locations or other locations per-request for a minimal travel and equipment fee, throughout the Twin Cities.

You Have Totally Got This | "Bonus Bucks" GIFT CERTIFICATE SALE! | #wegothiscrazyjustonceayear | Modern Photography for the Twin Cities

This is the year...

• The year that you're totally on top of things.
• The year that you actually make those adorable Christmas cards happen.
• The year that you completely rock this Senior Picture thing.
• The year you throw your fears to the wind and come away with an amazing headshot.
• The year you give modeling a try (or get those cute kiddos of yours an agent).

Don't worry - you've got this.  

And we can help.  

How?

Step 1: Get in on our "Bonus Bucks" Gift Certificate Sale - the only time of year we give away free money.  Yep: you spend $100 on a Gift Certificate (while checking "look into photographers" off your future list), and BAAAM - it's $120. (You can even multiple that free money by two or three if you like.)

Step 2: Feel amazing that you helped feed one hungry child for a whole month through Feed My Starving Children. (Yep, you did that.  And it's not a small thing.)

Step 3: Enjoy a cup of steaming hot joe (or your choice of drink) at Caribou Coffee (treating yourself to some whip cream seems in order) with our free gift to you - a Caribou gift certificate.  While you think about all the amazing things you accomplished today no less.

READY?  Just click on the link HERE to make sure your year is off to the start you want it to be.

You can invest in 1, 2, or 3 certificates (with $20 bonus bucks added to each -- the math is looking mighty good).

And then contact us when you're ready to book your session.  It's really that simple.

See?  You've got this.

It's the month of love after all... feel the love, share the love, leave with pictures you love.

Whether you need:

-Headshots

-Child / Family Photography

-Model or Fashion Photos

-or Senior Pictures

... this is FOR YOU!

Invest now, and your gift certificates can be used as early as March, on any new session.

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BUT DON'T DELAY!  Our "Bonus Bucks" Gift Certificate Sale runs only through Feb 28th, 2015! 

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Feather Blue Studios {modern photography by Shannon Tacheny} specializes in:

-child & family portrait art

-high school senior pictures

-model & actor headshots & portfolios

-business professional headshots

-small business commercial photography

Located in the charming Como Park area of St. Paul.

Studio, outdoor, or on-location sessions available.

Visit www.FeatherBlueStudios.com to see more of our work.

10+ years of professional photographic experience (+ a whole lot of style).

Pre-purchase your Gift Certificates now (with $20 Free Bonus Bucks on each!) 

so all you have to do is book your shoot later.

Welcome 2015: New Year, New Goals | Twin Cities Portrait & Commercial Photography

Phew!  The end of 2014 flew by fast...

No surprise, since it's our busiest time of the year around here (outdoor fall shoots, Christmas card sessions, holiday card designs, and more!)

Now that 2015 is off to a fresh start, here are some of the things you can look for around the Feather Blue Studios world...

• A new headshot & small business program, including the option to add killer photographic accent images (your very own stock photography) that will grab attention for your business on social media, in print, and on your own blog.
• Some model calls? (We've got a few fashion projects in our back pocket).
• New graduation announcements / invitations for high school seniors. (Super fun.)
• And plenty of fresh outdoor and studio concepts for our amazing portrait families (already thinking about next fall!)

What are your goals?  And how can we help make them amazing?

Summertime Family & Children's Photography at Como Park | Como Park Photographer St. Paul MN

Now that June has arrived and the weather is at its loveliest, we can again start thinking of photo sessions with majestic low-light and loads of roaming sunshine (late afternoon & evening light is best, though morning can be good too).  With Como Park just 4 blocks away, we shoot there time and time again (often in some surprising less-touristy parts of Como you might not be familiar with) -- always with stunning results.

If you're looking for a Como Park photographer during your family event or day out at Como Park, be in touch.  Or if you're thinking ahead to a photo for your family holiday card, summer is a wonderful time to capture that!

Here's to picnics and mini-golf and cotton-candy and lazy days reading on the lawn.  Hoping summer goes a little bit slower than the rest of the year!

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Feather Blue Studios
Como Park Outdoor & Studio Photographer
www.FeatherBlueStudios.com
{modern photography by Shannon Tacheny}
651.489.8281