Introducing Fisher

After nearly twenty-four hours of labor, a few serious health scares, and an eventual C-section, Sophia and Joey Talbott (and big brother, Peyton) welcomed Fisher Taylor Talbott to the world
and into their family. I was honored to photograph him on his eighth day of life. Not only does
he have the most perfect skin and beautiful blue eyes, but he also has the sweetest little smile! Have I mentioned that I LOVE BABIES!?! Thank you for allowing me to document this very special time in your lives.

 

 

 

 

Girl Power at Mane Top Stables

 

                      
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of photographing Mane Top Stables IEA Team in Lynchburg, Virginia. Mane Top is a lesson, boarding, training, sale and show barn that produces confident, independent, responsible riders. The team competes in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association program, designed for 6th-12th grade students in public and private middle and secondary schools. Their mission is to introduce students to equestrian sports, while promoting and improving the quality of equestrian competition and instruction. The Mane Top Team is a hardworking, fun-loving, dedicated group of young women with a ton of personality and fantastic ability to each find their own light!

Reaching for the Stars with Coach Rebecca Sturm-Clauser

    If you aren't familiar with Coach Rebecca Sturm-Clauser, you definitely should be! Filled with kindness, passion, enthusiasm, big dreams, and the ideas to make those dreams come true, Coach will stop at nothing to help you define and reach your goals. With a passion for helping others all her life, Coach Rebecca Sturm-Clauser stepped out of corporate America in 2008 to pursue her dream of becoming a speaker and a coach. Her unique course of study in psychology and business, coupled with her life experiences enable her to help clients take their businesses and lives to the next level of success. The sky is the limit with Rebecca, so when it came time to update her own marketing materials, she chose to incorporate a visual statement by being photographed at the highest point in Lynchburg - the rooftop of the Allied Arts Building!

 

 

The Value of an Updated Business Portrait

 

 The new year has arrived and you're ready to make 2014 your most successful year yet. Does your marketing plan include updating your business portrait? If not, it should.

  The saying goes, "People do business with people they know like, and trust." Building new relationships with prospective clients begins with their first impression of you. If their first point of contact with you is through an ad, brochure, website, e-mail, or various social media sites, you need to make a strong impression with the image you use as an introduction. It should convey that you are friendly, approachable, and you take your business seriously enough to market it professionally. Selfies captured on a cell phone or a quick snapshot of you in a poorly-lit room standing against a wall do not convey these characteristics. 

 If the picture currently marketing you portrays you with an outdated hairstyle, wardrobe, is nowhere near your current weight, or is more than two years old, it's time to update for an update. During the month of January, I am offering a business portrait session (which includes your favorite image) for only $75 ($150 value) for individuals and an additional discount per person when your office books an in-office session.

 Book your appointment today and discover how adding an updated portrait to your marketing arsenal has a positive impact on your bottom line in 2014! 

 

Serendipity Stars Launches at River Ridge Mall

Serendipity Stars, a new contest system providing character training, modeling and talent development, kicked off its first contest Thursday evening at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg. Serendipity Stars is the brainchild of Coach Rebecca Sturm-Clauser and its mission is to build character and enrich lives through an all natural talent search competition system providing opportunities for advancement in the talent industry for children aged birth to eighteen. For more information on Serendipity Stars, please visit http://www.serendipitystarsinc.com/#                     

 

 

2012 Cutie Pie Contest

This post will fill you in on ALL the details you need to know about how to enter, how to vote, and what you can WIN!

Submit your photo to Big Door Photography via email. You have until Friday March 16th to submit your picture. Pictures will be added to the contest album on the fan page as soon as they’re received. The sooner you get your picture submitted, the sooner you can start racking up votes! Voting will close on March 23rd @ 10pm EST, and the winner will be announced on March 24th. Once your picture is posted, the voting starts! So make sure to submit your picture and tell all of your friends to vote for your child!

HOW TO ENTER:

• Email your photo to BigDoorPhotography@gmail.com.  with the subject line “Cutie Pie Contest”
• Include your child’s name and age in the email (first name and age will be posted for contest), as well as your contact information
• All entries will be loaded to the SPRING 2012 CUTIE PIE CONTEST album on the Big Door Photography Fan Page
• Photos will only be taken until March 16th at 10pm
• Child must be between the ages of 0 months to 10 years
• Contest is open to everyone, however if you live outside a 30 mile radius of Lynchburg, VA, you must chose a location within 30 miles of Lynchburg for your prize shoot

HOW TO VOTE:

• To vote for a photo, you must be a fan/”like”  Big Door Photography on Facebook
• Click “like” on the photo you are voting for (you can only “like” once)
• Comments are permitted and welcomed, but will not count toward the total number of votes
• The TWO photos with the most “likes” at 10pm on march 23rd will be declared the winners
• The Spring 2012 Cutie Pie Contest winners will be notified and announced on March 24th by 8pm.

Share the link to the Big Door Photography’s Facebook page on your personal Facebook page, and ask your friends and family to go vote for your child’s image. You can post a link to the Big Door Photography page on your profile or by private message by using the “share” link on the bottom left of the fan page. Let them know they will need to “like” the Big Door Photography Facebook page first to be able to vote.

WHAT YOU WIN:

1.       Grand Prize:

o        The parent or legal guardian of the child in the winning photo with the most “likes” will receive a free portrait session with Big Door Photography ($125 value) and a 16×24 fine art wall print

o        Photo session must be booked within 30 days of winning, and completed before September 23, 2012

o        Additional prints will be available to purchase at retail price

2.       Runner Up:

o        The Parent or legal guardian of the child in the winning photo with the 2nd most “likes” will receive a $75 gift certificate to be used with Big Door Photography

o        Gift Certificate must be redeemed before September 23, 2012

*Prizes are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

What are you waiting for???
Grab that digital file, and email it to me ASAP!

Class of 2012 - E.C. Glass Senior Portraits

Meet Madison! She is a senior at E.C. Glass High School and one of my Senior Representatives for the Class of 2012. Madison is a delight to work with. Her personality matches her beauty and I love her kind and gentle spirit. Since she is considering attending Lynchburg College after high school, we decided to spend some time exploring the campus. Here are just a few images from our session this afternoon. Enjoy!