IT'S OFFICIAL! ~ WE'RE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION!

NEW BIGGER STUDIO LOCATION!!

Most of you already know the current studio location is cute but very small and well

Just not so great and there wasn't any parking either

to say the least, it has always left me wanting more to be able to do more, offer more  for you my loyal clients and friends :)

 I have been on the hunt for a couple years now for a large enough space

on main street in downtown Vermillion, Well today I signed a new lease on

just such a place!!  I am so excited I can hardly contain myself  :)

The new location is  25 W. Main,Vermillion  ~just across the street from Cafe Brule and on the corner!

We will begin the transfer over to the new space as soon as i get back from

the Black Hills working/vacation . I will be in the hills from Sept 23-Oct 7th

As a side note: I am still booking Senior and family sessions during the dates

above that  I will be out in the hills, if you or someone you know would be interested

in a fabulous fall location session please give me a call and get on my schedule now, thanks.

ok back to telling you about the new studio space :)

A few things that I will now be better able to offer you is a larger space

• more space  to do larger family groups in the studio!

• A space to do session consults and Ordering sessions where you will be able

      to view your images on a large 37" flat screen tv!

• Walk in child sessions during the week!
• Children's play area (for those in wait)
• Reception area
• large and separate private dressing room which doubles as a baby change and feeding area as well with a comfy chair for you moms!
• a lot more prop space so i can have more to offer you!
• more background space to offer you more options!
• lots of parking  (on street)
• conveniently located to other boutique shops and restaurants

I plan to be fully operational in the new space rather quickly once we return

from the hills and we plan to work through the transition period so if you have a appointment already booked with me  don't worry I'll still take really good care of you!

I am so looking forward to sharing images of the space as it is now and how it changes to become the new home of STUDIO ON3!

As always, STUDIO ON3 is both sustained and honored by your business and

referrals of family and friends...

Each time when your new referral completes their session with us we will send you a $25 gift certificate! As our sincere Thank YOU  for helping our business continue to grow!

So Stay tuned for new studio images to come!

All the best

~ Deborah

SUMMER FAIR RAFFLE WINNERS l South Dakota High School Senior photographer

AND THE WINNER IS........(drum roll)...

 The last two weekends I had a display booth at two county fairs Union and Clay

at which I held a Raffle for a Ultimate Senior Session  and a  Family Session

I got a great response to this raffle and I want to thank everyone who entered

& for wanting to win a session with me!

 

With out further ado..... here are our BIG winners!

Family Session winners:  $150 value!

Christie Hybertson of Tea SD!

Molly & Todd Radigan of Vermillion SD!

ULTIIMATE  Senior Session Winners:  $200 value!

Sawyer Jacobsen of Alcester SD!

Lennea Clark of Vermillion SD!

For the rest of you that entered the raffle's I have something for you too!

Everyone who entered  gets to come out a winner with STUDIO ON3!

Schedule any kind of session with me before the end of 2011 and  Get 2 complimentary

gift prints with your session order! a $40 value!

To claim your winnings and  get on my schedule.. call Deborah 605.214.3036

Fall Schedule and Available Dates l South Dakota Family Photography

Going... Going........ & Soon To Be GONE!

I'm now nearly full on the weekends in September and beginning to fill

up October weekend session times. I only take 2 sessions per date (morning/evening)  Seniors and Fall Family Sessions...here is what I have available, By appointment only.

August:

26th and27th

Don't forget this months special  "child mini session" 

$65  includes session fee, and Print package!  1-3 kids

4 gift prints and 8 wallets! (no pose limits)

Available Mon-Tue-Wed only

September: 

6thth-18th M-F days only..."Back to school" mini session week!!! get your date book now! I will be posting info on this special soon!

Other open dates:

9th,

16th, (morning opening only)

17th,

23rd, (morning opening only)

24th,

I will be in the black hills area Sept 30th- October 8th

taking location sessions while I am out there and have

these dates available:  October 4th-8th

October:  

14th,

17th-23rd M-F days only  Halloween/fall kids special mini session week!!! mark your calendars!

28th (Morning-mid afternoons only)

29th

November is wide open right now...A great time to get in for your Holiday card photo's!

there will be a Holiday card & session special during this time as well :)

MAKE SURE YOU BOOK YOUR DATE(S) EARLY !

Call to make your appointment Today!  

~Deborah    605.214.3036

80 years and Four Generations l Family Photographer Vermillion SD

A very special 4 generation session took place last night, Just before sunset is a magical time for photography, and it was definitely a very special night last night.

Shelly and her mom Dianna live here in vermillion  but great grandma was from Indianana and heading back the next day, she's 80 years old and still teaches K-5!  wow!  G.Grandma had never been to the black hills in all her 80 years, but she spent last year teaching her students about the Hills and the Monuments and came to see them for her self for the first time this summer!

She had some very special T shirts with her from her time out west and a very special cross necklace also a treasure found from our Hills. But the coolest thing she was wearing was the hand made beaded bracelet that her students had made for her.  I could tell she was one of those teachers you love so much you never forget her! I know I won't , she is a very sweet lady!  :)

Shelly is a very lucky Daughter/Grandaughter !

SUMMER FAIR SPECIALS l High School Senior Photographer l Vermillion, SD

               Only available during fair week!    August 8th -14th!!

           2012 Seniors ~ reserve your session date today 

                                      SENIOR SESSIONS 

                                                       Fair price:

The Ultimate     reg. $200                $150            + 16 free wallets!

                                                                                                                                        A $ 30 value!

The Mega          reg. $150                $115

The Mini           reg. $75                   $50

In addition you will also save 20% on wallets from your session!

 A $50 Retainer fee required at the time of booking your session and is non -  refundable if session is canceled with in 10 days of session date or no show's. may also be applied to another date within 30 days.

                Only available during fair week!    August 8th -14th!!

                            reserve your session date today !

                      605.214.3036

                    Fair special #2 

 

         SPECIAL EDITION~FAMILY MINI   Only! $50

Perfect for the family with out a lot of time or has small children with short attention spans!

45 minute session at one location with in 35 miles of STUDIO ON3

you will get approximately  6-10 different posed images to choose from

Includes Up to 5 people, additional people $10 each.

In addition you will also save 10% on all Signature Wall Portraits 11x14 and Up perfect for over the fireplace, sofa or foyer wall in your home.

                   Only available during fair week!    August 8th -14th!!

                             reserve your session date today !

                       605.214.3036

AUGUST CHILDREN SPECIAL- South Dakota Family Photographer

Exciting News to Share!

Some of you may know that earlier this year I was honored with one of my nature images being chosen as the Custer State Park Guide book 

and then that image was discovered and requested to be a cover for a international Travel magazine "Spirit of the West" who was featuring the Black Hills and contacted me for
the cover of that issue!   So exciting!

NOW FOR TODAYS EXCITING NEWS!

I am being published Again!  This time in the South Dakota magazine!
The Editor contacted me for images for an article on The Black Hills Photo Shoot Out, I was also contacted for a interview as one of last years attendee's.  Of course my buffalo is one of them as it made the cover of the guide book and was taken during this great event! 

I also have another image and am told its being published 12" wide!  WOW!!!  That's huge for a publication and I am so honored and humbled by this news as well. I am so excited to see this issue!  It comes out mid August so if you see it on the stands check out the article and let me know you seen it! :-)

Now I want to tell you a bit more about the Shoot Out Event, as I think its totally  the Bomb!

BHPSO is held annually here in the Black Hills of South Dakota usually around the last weekend in September. It is very affordable and open to all skill levels.. only requirement, you have to want to see the hills, meet and make new friends and like to capture some great images with at least a cell phone camera.
That's right, you don't need to be a pro photographer or have awesome expensive camera's. I've seen plenty of point n shoot cameras last year and expect to see them again this year too!

For a small fee usually $150.00 covers all three days of events, lectures and fun!
During the event you will meet pro photographers who are your instructors for the classes you choose to take
and they are there to answer all your questions from how to take better pictures to where and what you should see in the area!  People come from all over the country to this event so you will make lots of new friends from all over :-)

Last year the event spanned the whole B.H. Area, this year we are concentrating in one area, the northern hills and expect that the BHPSO in 2012 will focus on the souther hills area.

For more detailed information, Images from the shoot out and/or  to sign up!  BHPSO

2012 H.S. Senior-July Special!

Share a Ultimate session with a friend  for the session price of one!
 

A full day of Fun! In and out of the studio for two!

No limits on clothes, props , locations or backgrounds for both you and your BFF!

You must book your session now during the month of July but you can have your pictures taken any time between July and September!

Retainer fees & Print minimums apply separately to each individual.

July Senior Product special~

When you meet your minimum print order you can get this fabulously fun  Frame and mini  card set for only $89.95!

 includes 100 mini cards ; each card can sport a different image which means you can have all your favorites from your session!

Comes with  a fun little frame to display them in!  

 ALL FOR ONLY!  $89.95  Reg $120.00

Trade and collect with all your friends! 

For more information or  to book your session today!

Call Deborah 605.214.3036

and while your at it if you are not a fan already... Become one today!  www.facebook.com/STUDIO.ON3

 where you will find all the latest and greatest along with the best specials!

July Birthday Bash!

July is Birthday Bash Month!

1/2 my family is celebrating birthdays at my house this month including me :-)

So this is birthday bash month for you too!

Book in July your child/family session for anytime in 2011 get 50% off  your session fee!

($50.00 retainer fee required to save your date and is applied to your order total)

also Save 20% off all large prints {10x20 and up} and Gallery wraps!

Black Hills Fall Portraits

I will be out in the Black hills for 2 weeks during the last week of September through the first week of October.. all that fall color will be perfect for family photos! Think Christmas cards! If you would like to Schedule your fall family portrait done in the Hills Let me know! 

I am also booking now for Fall portraits in the Vermillion/east river area on all other fall dates that are still available.

To schedule your session
Deborah 605.214.3036

2011 New Products!

NEW PRODUCTS!! 

Double Sided Wallets!

Yep that's right! now you can get your wallets with a pose on each side

AND at the same price as the single sided wallets!  WOW!

 Sold in sets of 16, but every 8 can be different sets of images!

Book your Senior Session for the month of July 2011 and be the first to have these to pass out to all your family and friends!

Also great for those Newborn and Child Sessions! or if you are getting married these would make great save the dates or placed at  each persons place setting  for your guests to have a little  something to take home with them from your wedding!

 $24.00     

Wallet Tins

The perfect compliment to your Double sided Wallets and what a great way to
carry them all around!   Tins can hold up to 75 prints

$15.00

 CUSTOM DESIGNED CD & IMAGE CASE (Set)   $60
(CD is blank  images are ordered separately & put on it.)

Thin Wraps

Thin Wraps are a fantastic way to bring understated drama to your display. Your image appears to “float” away from the wall by wrapping your print around a padded, warp-resistant board and placing a ¾" Gatorboard mount on the back with pre-drilled holes for hanging.

Choose from a Luster photographic print with a matte protective laminate, a Metallic photographic print with gloss laminate, or a Canvas print finished with a protective satin coating. Thin wraps arrive ready to hang.


Gallery Wraps

Turn your images into museum-quality displays with our canvas Gallery Wraps. Expect quality and longevity with  archival inks and heavyweight canvas.  your image is printed directly to the canvas and sleekly wrap it around a wooden frame. available in 3 thicknesses .  With staple-free sides, tightly tucked corners, and metal hangers and bumpers attached to the back, your Gallery Wrap arrives ready to hang.
The Gallery Wrap pricing includes satin coating, which provides UV protection and prevents scratches due to normal handling. 


Pretty Exciting stuff huh!......So what are you waiting for?  Lets Get your session started!

Deborah  605.214.3036  or email  deborah@studio-on3.com

The 2012 Senior Deal-io! - South Dakota Senior Photographer

                                        

   

Locations can be anywhere you want!

some travel expenses may apply

depending on the distance

(Sioux falls or Sioux City is with in our area)

All Senior Sessions Include:

30 minute  pre-session consult, this is where we will talk about what you want and plan a rockin senior session just for you !

year book image delivered to your school

private online gallery for 10 days,

If you want different poses for each 5x7 YOU GOT IT!

 you can also have a different pose for each set of 8 wallets!

ALSO!

You can save $$ if you become a STUDIO ON3 
2012 Senior Trend Team Model

 Just go to the website   www.studio-on3.com  

or the facebook fan page @STUDIO.ON3

fill out a Senior rep application and you'll soon be 

saving BIG BUCKS  and winning GREAT PRIZES!

Ready to book your senior session?

Call Deborah @ 605.214.3036  or email deborah@studio-on3.com

Memorial Day

Hello Friends~

With Memorial Day's fast approach I am thinking about

a few things.

1.  My mom who I miss each day

2. Getting my gardens finally planted

I know I'm late, but with rain and cold weather most

of the month I am willing to bet I am not alone on this one!

3. Going to the flea markets in spirit lake IA

Have you ever been to any of the holiday weekend fea markets?

I am a huge dumpster diver/antique collector, I especially love to

find awesome new props at these sales.. this year i am in search of a

few things I have in mind such as a kids pedal car & cool old chairs and

the perfect kids tea party table , and a tea set.

4.Photography ( for me)

 get out your camera's and don't forget to capture your own families memories!

5.  Spending time with family and friends

     Laughing, playing & eating really good food

I love to cook, was a real chef for a while. I had a 30 year career  managing restaurants, bars & country clubs. I sometimes think my cooking is why Joe married me and my kids love me LOL  but not their friends when they were little they thought my kids mom cooked weird.. Kids!   Ok , I'll admit I tend to not cook the ordinary things, just a bit different, more on the gourmet side :)

I never use a recipe, but I love to figure out what's in something and coming up with

my own recipe to recreate the foods I enjoyed.  Friends will always ask me for a recipe for something I made , most of the time I can  only share a ingredient list and

a approximation of amount with them as I never measure anything either. My Aunt Velma was a fabulous cook , she was a farm wife and the school cook, back in the day when school food was good food. Especially if you went to Owatonna Schools in Minnesota and she cooked for you! I had the privilege of growing up watching this woman create miracles in the kitchen and as I grew I was given a stool to stand on and a apron to help create those miracles with her.  Her pancakes were to die for and as big as your plate HUGE!  she would feed about 20 of us on Sunday mornings on the farm.. Can you even imagine flipping pancakes for that many people!

With Memorial Day coming this weekend I had to plan the big celebration menu and with that in mind I put together a few things old and  new to me to try out and thought I would share with you the few great recipes that I am planning to put on my memorial day menu this year.  ~Enjoy!

My Memorial Day Menu

Apple and Snicker Salad

Grilled Asparagus and Red Potatoes

Bacon Wrapped Corn-on-the-Cob

Chi Chi's Corn Spoon Bread

Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue Ribs

Apple Honey Glazed Chicken

Peach Cobbler with Raspberries

 

Well , now I am really hungry and can't wait to make,share & eat these!

I hope each and every one of you have a Fun & Fabulous Holiday weekend

with your friends and family enjoying great food among other things!

~Deborah

Dad’s Duds Father’s Day Special ~ Vermillion SD children’s photography

I’m kicking off a  celebration of all-things-dad with our first “Dad’s Duds” Father’s Day Mini Session Special! Warning, mushy sentimental moment here: I owe a lot to the dad of my kiddos (also known as my hubby) and this is my way of giving kudos to the hundred-and-one ways that he makes our lives hugely better each and every day.

So grab some of your favorite duds from dad’s closet and bring in the kids for a fun glimpse into what it would be like if your little one walked in his dad’s shoes … literally! We can tailor this to any kid: boy or girl,& any age!  and if you want just the kids with out dad's duds you can do that too!
Contact us right away to book your time slot; this is a limited edition portrait theme only available for Three days! and only 15 spaces are available!!

 We’ll be hosting the sessions on June 2-4th to give plenty of time for picking out your favorite and planning Dad’s gift.

"Dad's Duds" Mini Session &Print package includes:
Each mini session features 30 minutes in our studio, professional retouching after the shoot, a  private website gallery with online purchasing, & you can choose multiple poses for your print package!
1-10x20 collage print (3 Images)
2-5x7's
8 Wallet  prints (same pose only)
4 FACE BOOK TAGGED IMAGES
Archival CD with your sessions chosen poses.

a $160.00 value for only!  $99.95

Also You will save 10% on Additional Ala Carte  Prints.

To Reserve your spot today Contact Deborah
PH:605.214.3036 or email deborah@studio-on3.com
www.studio-on3.com

709 E Cherry Street, Vermillion,SD,57004 (next to burger king)

Please note that this offer is limited to two children per mini session, to ensure that we’re able to capture quality images of each child within the mini session time frame. Due to the time restraints, we are not able to combine families within a single session.

SUMMER STYLIN FUN! ~ FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER, SOUTH DAKOTA

ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT TO WEAR?

Before every session I get a bunch of questions from all my clients - what to wear being the number one !  Along with that I get asked  should we all match?  Should I get new outfits? and so on.  I always try to tell the mom to relax and not to stress.

Here is a bit of advice for everyone- It will be very helpful, I promise.

You are what you wear.

A little cliche' ? Perhaps, but when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.

Before we get started- Let's be clear what your clothing does NOT need to be.

1. BRAND NEW

Rip jeans, retro brand T's and worn converse shoes are ok as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style!

2. FANCY SCHMANCY AND UBER - EXPENSIVE

Unless it's your thing?  if it is by all means baby bring on the bling! but if you are not

normally a dress up kind of person don't feel like you have to be one for your session.

3. MATCHING

No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia head bands to the stripes in your socks. In fact, I beg of you not to do that!

If you are set on everyone in white shirts and khaki pants that is up to you but it can be a

bit boring and cliche' .

4. STRESSFUL

No need to worry about each and every item, or about the suitability of each accessory.

This is supposed to be fun! If you're unsure- call me, and together we'll make sure you look fabulous!  I promise.

I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images and i know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:

FEELS GOOD.

During  your shoot you could be sitting in a pile on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with our fiance, throwing your kiddo's in the air or climbing a tree!

Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.

As for kids? well...uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look.... Uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot!  Happy Kids make for happy pictures.

BOTTOM  LINE:

 Don't choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you're dressed up for Halloween, or that leaves you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way.

LOOKS GOOD:

If you are not a fashionista you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.

Bottom line: If you don't feel fabulous in your outfit, you're not going to love love love the end result- and I'm all about  you love love loving the end result.

MAKE SENSE:

Here's where we pull it all together. It's not just enough that everyone look good and feel good- you've gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.

Gulp! That seems like a lot, doesn't it?Quick! revisit #4 in the top list and remember- DON'T STRESS!).

Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we'll have an in depth consultation to narrow down what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect locations and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph.

I'm with you every step of the way!

If you're still not certain, and you can't decide between the yellow wrap dress with your red heels or your dark skinny jeans and purple belted shirt- I've got good news for you!

You don't have to decided. Bring lots of options!  Heck-throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car, and when we get to the session, we'll wing it all with fabulous results!

Trust me!

Now take a deep breath, close your eyes, Imagine how blow everyone away fabulous , ready for Americas top model,  you're all going to look in those pictures with you amazingly-well behaved never cranky always smiling never messy faces children..

Can you see it yet?  I totally can!  OMG  You look Incredible! ~   I can't wait for your session!

 ~ Deborah

To begin planning your Family's Session  Call Me! 605-214-3036 

BECAUSE TIME FLIES & MEMORIES FADE...

When I was putting all the little details of  my photography business together

I had to come up with things like a business name and a tag line to go with it.

"Because time flies & memories fade.." became mine for a very special reason.

As Mother's Day Nears I have been thinking a lot about my mom.

I think a lot about her each and every day. 

My mom had lung cancer at 65 yrs young,  and it metabolized in the brain as well.  She went through radiation treatments prior to her departure for wintering in Florida.  We spoke on the phone often that winter when she came back in the spring her cancer had spread and was going to begin chemo on mothers day. 

This mothers day will be two years since I quit my jobs &  left South Dakota & my family to go back home to  Minnesota to be with my mom on that mothers day. ( our last together) long story short I ended up staying with my mom for the next 8 months.  I am forever grateful to my family for the gift they gave me of letting me go live with my mom and care for her full time.

During that time I of course had my camera gear and asked my mom to sit for a portrait we had plenty of "snap shots" of mom and all of us from over the years but nothing formal.  Of course she had no hair and wore a wig but my mom for the first time in my life showed a little vanity and refused to have a picture taken until her hair grew back.

Of course we all believed she would beat the cancer and  I would hold her too her promise of a formal portrait.  I continued to take "snap shots" as the days , weeks and months went by.  But we never got that formal portrait taken and on this mothers day that is all I can think about how time flies by and when they are gone some memories are so faded away you can only remember bits n pieces.  Pictures I have plenty and I cherish each and every one of them as they help me to remember all the good times I had with her and most importantly " how she used to look"

Cancer and it's treatments distorts more than just the body of the cancer victim it also distorts our memories. My mom was hardly recognizable in the end and after being her full time caregiver for 8 months it was hard for me in my mind to remember exactly how she used to look as I had gotten so used to seeing the cancer. 

Me and mom (our last time out to dinner Oct 09)

Our last mother's day together at her lake home in MN

I thank god each and every day for all the pictures I have to help me to see her face again when I close my eyes and think of her.  But I will forever regret never having a formal portrait of my mom.

My little studio is dedication to my mother, to help others capture their loved ones and memories before time fades them away.  My mom and my grandma both gave up living their dreams and it is because of them that I am now living mine.  Happy mother's day to you mom and Grandma.. I love and miss you both so much!

Because time flies & memories fade...

 

  my mom Diane Just before cancer treatments

Still Figuring it all out here

 I am still finding my way around here.. Haven't had much time this past week to really devote to blogging
I suspect that it will take me a bit to make it a habit and to find a few time slots in my busy week to devote
to writing, and finding fun things to bring here for you.

I did have a few cuties in the studio this past week and would love to share a few of their images
here for you. And for me to make sure i know how to even put an image on here :-)

First Up is Shelan who is 9 months old and gorgeous!

And This is Parker,Ain't he cute!  Parker is  6 months old and couldn't sit up quite yet on his own but he is so close!  I just loved the little hat that mom had for him.

Hope this works..Enjoy!

Deborah