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Friday, January 20, 2012
Profit Media Group Buffalo, New York
January 14th I had the pleasure of documenting the open house/dedication of Profit Media Group's new office at the Key Center located in Downtown Buffalo, NY. I have know Stefan for a number of years throughout my television career which started at Ch.7. Since I've known him I have been inspired by everything he has accomplished and his willingness to help others. He and his brother Dr. Dan Alexander have that winning combination that will make Profit Media Group a successful business venture. Dealing in media relations, crisis media for companies, and politics, they will become the area's premier go to media relations team in WNY. Here are a couple of photographs of the nights events.
Profit Media Group
Conference Room
Profit Media Group
Blessing the office
Partners; Dr. Daniel Alexander and Stefan Mychajliw
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Family
I received this link to another photographers blog site, in it was this letter. It has caused me to re-post it to my blog so that we may all learn a little something about our priorities in life.
A letter on my door step. portraits are more than paper.
There will be no portrait photos in this post. This letter wasn’t mailed – it was at my doorstep when I got home a couple months ago. I read it, I cried, and read it again – probably a hundred times by now. It wasn’t easy to read – and honestly, as much as it validates what I do for a living – I wasn’t sure I was going to share it either – Until today, when a past client said that my print prices were too expensive. If you choose to read through the letter, you will know why I’ve finally chosen to share it.
July 2nd, 2011
Jeanine -
Today I am writing for a couple of reasons. I have some quiet time at the moment and need to get a couple of things off my mind. I will leave this for my husband to deliver to you when he is ready.
You photographed my wedding, you photographed my first pregnancy and my first baby. I contacted you awhile back to photograph my 2nd child and family. After getting prices and realizing I would want all of the pictures as we love your work – I decided against spending $500+ – which is what I normally spend for portraits and prints with you.. Please know it is not because I don’t value your amazing eye, or how much we love the experience.
That week that I decided to NOT do a session with you, this is how I spent some money.
On Sunday I called and cancelled our session. Monday I went out and got my hair cut ($39+tip), and colored ($65), Thursday I had my nails done ($24), my family went out to dinner at a somewhat expensive restaurant for no particular reason costing us $79 + tip. This was just 4 days since canceling our session, already totaling over $200 for un necessary things. My nails only lasted about 2 weeks, my hair is gone, and seven weeks passed when I got the phone call from our doctor. It was not something I expected and the cancer has spread very quickly. I will be leaving my husband, my 6 year old girl and my now 2 year old – not by choice. It is very hard for me to talk about it which is why I need to write you.
I watch your Facebook page and your posts about the value of a photo and if I could give back all of those things that I purchased this few weeks after I cancelled my session with you, knowing what I know now, and have that session, well… I would do it in a heartbeat.
Now my time is done and there are no more chances for me. The next time someone cancels a session – my wish is that you forward this letter to them. Time is fragile, it is gone before you know you had it. If you charged $200 for one print it wouldn’t be enough for what it is actually worth. I cringe to think that my priorities were a manicure over a memory to pass onto my babies and husband.
My love and thanks for what you have given us from past photos. I am so sorry that I did not see it as more than paper until now.
Karen L.
July 2nd, 2011
Jeanine -
Today I am writing for a couple of reasons. I have some quiet time at the moment and need to get a couple of things off my mind. I will leave this for my husband to deliver to you when he is ready.
You photographed my wedding, you photographed my first pregnancy and my first baby. I contacted you awhile back to photograph my 2nd child and family. After getting prices and realizing I would want all of the pictures as we love your work – I decided against spending $500+ – which is what I normally spend for portraits and prints with you.. Please know it is not because I don’t value your amazing eye, or how much we love the experience.
That week that I decided to NOT do a session with you, this is how I spent some money.
On Sunday I called and cancelled our session. Monday I went out and got my hair cut ($39+tip), and colored ($65), Thursday I had my nails done ($24), my family went out to dinner at a somewhat expensive restaurant for no particular reason costing us $79 + tip. This was just 4 days since canceling our session, already totaling over $200 for un necessary things. My nails only lasted about 2 weeks, my hair is gone, and seven weeks passed when I got the phone call from our doctor. It was not something I expected and the cancer has spread very quickly. I will be leaving my husband, my 6 year old girl and my now 2 year old – not by choice. It is very hard for me to talk about it which is why I need to write you.
I watch your Facebook page and your posts about the value of a photo and if I could give back all of those things that I purchased this few weeks after I cancelled my session with you, knowing what I know now, and have that session, well… I would do it in a heartbeat.
Now my time is done and there are no more chances for me. The next time someone cancels a session – my wish is that you forward this letter to them. Time is fragile, it is gone before you know you had it. If you charged $200 for one print it wouldn’t be enough for what it is actually worth. I cringe to think that my priorities were a manicure over a memory to pass onto my babies and husband.
My love and thanks for what you have given us from past photos. I am so sorry that I did not see it as more than paper until now.
Karen L.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Week Before Christmas
It's a week before Christmas and all through the house...ahhh you know the rest of the story? Funny how this time of year brings out the best and worst in people. Today I let an "older" lady enter the flow of traffic, the young guy behind me I guess didn't think that was the right thing to do...so he air-mailed me a bird....While the "older" lady waved to me without taking her eyes off the road.
Tim Hortons drive through today, girl asks me what kind of pictures I took? I asked what type of photographs she was looking for (I realize it's not nice to answer with a question, just couldn't help myself) I asked?? "Cheap Ones" she replied...just like the store can give me.....
First "the store" provides a picture not a photograph, and your lucky if you like one of the 5 that came out. Then your provided with the prints you were promised, then the up sale begins... By the time your done you have invested about $200-$250.00 for pictures.....Cheap? No! Rip off? Pretty damn close.
There is a difference between me (and other photographers) and your local 5 minute studio. If you think there is no difference between a Ford Focus and a Ford Taurus...your wrong! Cheap is not always better...I'm better and I'm not cheap nor are my fellow photographers.
Tim Hortons drive through today, girl asks me what kind of pictures I took? I asked what type of photographs she was looking for (I realize it's not nice to answer with a question, just couldn't help myself) I asked?? "Cheap Ones" she replied...just like the store can give me.....
First "the store" provides a picture not a photograph, and your lucky if you like one of the 5 that came out. Then your provided with the prints you were promised, then the up sale begins... By the time your done you have invested about $200-$250.00 for pictures.....Cheap? No! Rip off? Pretty damn close.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Mr and Mrs Joyce
Ahhhh. let me tell you about this handsome couple. I had the pleasure of meeting them both and when I say it was a pleasure that's what I mean. Great couple/Great family and we went to a great place for their photos (I was like a kid at Christmas). It gave me great pleasure in creating some of their first images as Mr and Mrs. Joyce.
Jeanette and Ryan E-session
Katrina and Mark E-Session
I had a great time with this couple, they are so full of life and really enjoy eachother. We hung out on the river where they feel comfortable (long walks on the water) and pretty much had a good time. They were relaxed/cold/fun and did I mention cold? It was a bit chilly in the morning! I can't wait for their wedding day, I'm looking forward to creating some great wedding photos with them.
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