Time to Celebrate

Well, we have two major anniversaries coming up for the Dennis'! The first (and most important!) is our 10 year wedding anniversary. I can't believe it has been 10 year already- time does fly when you're having fun. As a special treat, we will be doing on a cruise (sans kiddos) to the Caribbean next month. Woot woot! It will be a much needed break from all the noise and chaos that is our life.

The second anniversary is our 1 yr anniversay for Sarah Dennis Photography!! Again, has it really been a year already??!! I really need to thank my hubby for all of his support (financial and emotional!) this year. We had some amazing highs (being selected as an affiliate photographer for Lil Blue Boo, making it into the top 50 photographers of Matilda Jane out of thousands of entries, meeting some really great people and capturing some awesome images, being nominated as Crawford County's best studio) and a few moments where we were biting our nails (Well, I was biting my nails. My husband was telling me settle down!). It's been an amazing ride that is only just beginning. I can't wait to see what God has in store for this little business of mine.

And speaking of what is in store......in honor of these two great anniversaries, we will be doing an amazing giveaway (well, two actually!). So here's the skinny on how you can get in on some GREAT deals!

Giveaway 1- a single 8x10 Organic Bloom frame- your choice of color and style!

Entering is easy! Just pop over to www.theorganicbloom.com. Check out their frames and colors and then post a comment on our facebook page of what style frame and color you would want if you win! For example: "I want to win an Ellie in Cream Soda". Easy peasy! We will randomly select a winner on June 30th (our wedding anniversary!) and they will receive the frame that they posted about. You must be able to pick up your frame at our studio, so make sure you are local!

Giveaway 2- a 60 minute shoot, completely stylized by me, with a copyright released CD!

Since this prize is sooo amazing, we are going to give you a few ways to enter. Stop over to our facebook page and post what your dream shoot would be if you win (Reality Check/Disclaimer- it has to be somewhat realistic! Sorry, no stowaways for our cruise or trips to Austraila!). For example: "My dream shoot would be shoot with all of my family at our family farm" or "My dream shoot would be a carnival themed shoot at Conneaut Lake Park" (Okay, that last one was MY dream, but I am all about sharing my vision with others). If you're the winner, we'll make it happen! The shoot can take place anywhere up to a 1hr drive from Conneaut Lake and is good for the next 12 months. Want an extra entry? Refer a friend to our facebook page (they need to post a comment that you sent them) or leave us a review on our feedback section of Facebook. Since we did not get enough entries for our last referral contest, I will carry over those entries for this contest so some of you will have a head start. A winner will be chosen randomly and the winner will be posted on July 8th!

I hope that gets to you pumped up and ready to celebrate! I know that I am!

Don't be tardy for the party!

So we know you've been waiting all day for this announcement! You may have been waiting all day but we have been working on this project for over a month now. While it's still not completely finalized (we still have some marketing shoots and print materials to produce), we are finally ready to roll it out to our customers. Drum roll please!!!!

Introducing...... Oh Snap! Portrait Parties by Sarah Dennis Photography!

What in the world is a portrait party??

You've attended Tupperware, Home Interiors, etc. right? Some of you have probably even hosted them. Maybe you were even a consultant. Portrait parties are basically the same idea except instead of buying candle or plastic containers, you are purchasing portraits of your kids! That's right, I said kids (Portrait parties are only open to ages 9 mo-12 yo with a few exceptions- we'll get to those later!). As a host, you not only will get the same awesome deals as the guests you invite, but you'll get a free extended session just for hosting as well as earn Host Rewards! Depending on the size of your party, you could get all of your portraits for free (and you'll earn extra rewards if a guest books their own party!). Hosting is easy- just invite 5-10 of your friends with kids! Your friends will love it- no pressure for them if Little Suzy is having a cranky day or if Jimmy wakes up with a cold. Plus no session fees and no pressure to buy- just a really fun play date with their friends in a relax atmosphere (I just happen to be there with a camera!). As an added bonus, our packages are discounted for your guests- meaning, the prices they receive if they do choose to buy will be cheaper than our regular studio prices (and include our most popular products like collage prints, Organic Bloom Frames, and accordian albums!).

Break it down for me, Sarah. How does all this work?

Step 1: Decide to host a party and contact us to select a date! We will begin Oh Snap! Portrait Parties in July and will book on a first come, first serve basis. Once a date is selected, we suggest that you pick a theme for your party- it can be classic portraits, When I Grow Up Sessions, Black and White, Tea Party- anything you like (remember I promised an exception to the age rule? We will on occassion offer Mommy and Me, Daddy and Me, and Family Portrait Parties. These will be exclusive parties at certain times of the year- watch for those announcements and book fast. Bookings will be limited)! This helps give your guests an idea of what to expect and helps them to dress/plan accordingly. You will also select a location and time. We suggest a park or outdoor location for maximum fun! You may also host at our studio if you like.

Step 2: Gather a list of friends and review our Host packet that will be mailed to you. It will include invitations for you to mail to your guests. Remember to invite 5-10 guest. You will need to have 5 confirmed guests to receive Host Rewards and no more than 10 guests.

Step 3: Enjoy your Oh Snap! Portrait Party!!

Step 4: Sarah Dennis Photography will schedule a follow up time (approx 1 week later) to meet with your guests to place their orders. If you prefer, we can set up online ordering through our website. We will deliver your guests orders to you to distribute.

Step 5: Hang all of your fab new FREE portraits that you earned from your portrait party and schedule your next party!!


How easy is that?!! 5 simple steps! So RUN! You don't want to be tardy for the party, now do you?? Okay, don't really run (we wouldn't want you to get hurt and MISS the party). But at least walk really really fast to your phone and call to book your own Oh Snap! Portrait Party- (814) 213-0320 today!