Events | Shoot the Moon Photography - Milwaukee Photographer

Favorite Things: Day 2

Congratulations to Danielle Stong, who received the free Urban Mini Session, the first gift of the “Our Favorite Things” Celebration.

We had a blast yesterday receiving all of your phone calls and emails letting us know how excited you are about our two weeks of gift giving. We can’t wait to hear from even more of you today after you learn about our fabulous second day gift.

Todays “Favorite Thing”: Artwork Prints
We often have clients who want something a little unique and give us the freedom to design something just for them. These exclusive, custom-designed artwork prints are a popular and beautiful art piece that will be customized to compliment the image of your child as well as your home’s décor. If you have not seen this piece inperson, just wait until you do! It is sure to be a treasured piece of art on your walls for years to come. And, it’s absolutely gorgeous when framed with one of our beautiful frames.

We love this newest piece so much that not only are we giving you a 12 x 12 CUSTOM-DESIGNED ARTWORK PRINT*, but we ALSO will be giving one to one of your friends.

How can you take home today’s gift?
Between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., sign up to be a fan of our ‘NEW’ Shoot the Moon Photography Facebook page and tell us what you think about our new custom-designed artwork print by posting on our wall! Then, have as many of your friends as possible sign up to be a fan of our new page. Each time you send a new friend to our Facebook Fan Page you will receive one entry towards an Artwork Print, and so will your friend! Then we will randomly draw! The more friends you send to our Facebook page, the more chances you have! Make sure your friend posts on our wall with YOUR name so we know who they were referred by!

If you don’t have a Facebook account, you and your friends can still enter to win by calling the studio at 262-240-9848 or by visiting www.stmphoto.com
and sending us an e-mail through our “contact” page with the subject line “ARTWORK PRINT” OR you may post a ‘comment’ on our blog below. Make sure they include your name!

*The print will be from your next session and this gift is valid through November 31, 2009. Frame not included.

Keep visiting our blog and Facebook page daily during the next two weeks to see what the “gift of the day” will be and how you can enter to win.
Remember that you must enter each day to have the chance to take home our daily gift.

It’s only going to get better and better every single day!

Your artwork print could look like this…. or something completely different! They are all unique!

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Our Favorite Things: Giveaway Day 1

If you are looking for something hip and different and a chance to wear your most fun, and funky clothes – an Urban Session is for you! Our Spring Urban sessions will take place in the Third Ward on Saturday May 9 from 9am – 3pm. One lucky family will win a FREE URBAN SESSION!
These special mini-sessions are $395 and include a 30 minute session and a $300 print credit. This includes families up to 5. Each additional person is $25. Release your inner rockstar with these super fun sessions. A limited amount of space is available for these fun sessions, please call early at 262-240-9848 or 262-646-3720.

One lucky winner will receive a free Urban Mini session! Didn’t win? Consider booking a fun urban session for your family or your children!

How can you take home today’s gift? Between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., submit an e-mail with the subject line “URBAN SESSION” through our website by visiting the “contact us” page. Or call the studio at 262-240-9848 or 262-646-3720 and let us know you would like to enter!

Business + Creative: Workshop for Pro Photographers

Workshop: Business & Creative with Joy Vertz & Leah Profancik http://workshops.stmphoto.com

Nitty Gritty Business information with Joy Vertz
Creativity Inspired by Leah Profancik (includes shooting and photoshop work)

Dates: Friday June 5 – Sunday June 7 (with an optional bonus small group time on Monday June 8, 2009)
Cost: $1500 for Saturday/Sunday workshop (with a social event on Friday June 5) ($150 discount for Early Bird Registrations by 4/15/09)

Optional Workshops on Monday June 8, 2009:
1/2 Day Off Camera Flash with Leah Profancik $450
1/2 Day intensive marketing planning (very hands on) with Joy Vertz $450
9-2pm Sales and Objection Training $575

Registration: Opens April 5, 2009. Early Bird Registration discount of $150 applies when booking by April 15, 2009. Space is limited to 20 per instructor for this highly hands-on intensive workshop so it is advised to
book early.

Due to the number of inquiries we have already received it is expected to sell out. We advise booking early to ensure a spot.

Registration includes: Workshop with inspiration, practical ideas and amazing techniques sure to grow your business, Cocktail party on Friday, Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, Lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Party on
Saturday, afternoon snacks, beverages and lots of treats and surprises. We have also prepared several documents to help your business grow as well as an exclusive workshop design set from MiaBella studios. Be prepared for a unique experience.

Location: Milwaukee , WI

Our two-day Business & Creative Live Workshop focuses half of your time on the business aspects to improve sales, maximize profitability, streamlining costs and the other half of your time on the creative side of your business
to help bring out your true, distinct style to really brand your studio and differentiate you from the competition. Not only will you learn great techniques from this two day workshop, but you will also be able to network with other successful studios to share tips and experiences to move your studio in the right direction. This workshop will be very hands-on and you will leave with tons of ideas on how to maximize profits as well as learning wonderful new shooting and photoshop techniques to bring your portraits to a new level.

Tentative Schedule:
Friday 5-10pm Meet and Green at Joy Vertz’ House (included)

Saturday :
Introductions and Studio tour
Small Group Breakouts Shooting and Business
Lunch (included)
Small Group Breakouts Shooting and Business
Dinner (on your own)
Sunset shooting
Cocktail party at the studio 8-10pm. (included)

Sunday:
Breakout sessions
Lunch (included)
Final Breakouts
Photoshop and Design

Monday:
AM Business Marketing
AM Off Camera Flash
9-2 Sales and Objection Handling
Lunch (included in full day and those taking both am/pm sessions)
PM Business Marketing
PM Off Camera Flash

Some of the topics we cover include:
-Business Process Workflow
-Vendors & Profitability
-Pricing
-Add-On Products
-Natural Light Techniques
-Shooting creatively outdoors
-Studio Light Techniques
-Photoshop Techniques
-Effectively using textures in post processing
-Managing Employees
-Business Development
-Managing Finances
-How to Make Sure You Get Bookings
-Planning for Business Growth
-Posing Techniques
And Many More…

Are you interested in hosting a workshop in your area? Please contact Joy with questions: joy@stmphoto.com

Milwaukee Baby Expo Photography Model Contest!

Congratulations to all of our entries for Shoot the Moon Photography’s 1st annual Milwaukee Baby Expo Cutest Star Photography Contest! With over 175 entries, our job of selecting the finalists was a tough one. There are a LOT of adorable “stars” in Milwaukee!

Our Winner is Kaleigh!