Wednesday, May 22, 2008

Dear Class of 2009 Students and Parents,

It’s almost your year!

Your senior year of high school is an exciting and busy time. While making the most of your last year with good friends and classmates you will face many important decisions. As you anticipate attaining “senior” status, all of us at Chris Lommel Photography are here to help you make the right choice for senior portrait photography.

We understand

With nearly 20 years of senior photography experience, these sessions generate as much excitement for me today as they did when I first began. Because we are parents of high schoolers and photographic professionals, we’ve been through almost everything your senior year can bring. Our three children include a graduate and two current high school students. So, when it comes to your portrait needs this year, we’ve been there and done the homework for you.

Need to know your yearbook deadlines and requirements for your school? We can help you understand your school’s yearbook guidelines and deadlines. We stay in contact with yearbook advisors to make sure your retouched portrait arrives when it’s needed. Many schools have October submission deadlines. That’s why most senior portrait sessions are done in the summer.

If you want pictures in the fall or winter, we offer split sessions to meet the yearbook deadline and accommodate your needs.

Planning your session is easy.

I enjoy getting to know young people as they move toward one of the most important milestones in their lives. We can offer tips on clothing and style choices. In the session, I can guide you through the process. At the same time, I’m open to input on the types of things you want in your portraits.

Flexibility in ordering - a custom fit for you.

Recent graduates and their parents have told us what they need – for themselves, for relatives and for their friends. Our packages help you get started. From there you have options. We work with you to make choices on everything from stunning wall portraits to family gifts; from traditional to extreme wallets, from our popular art series creations to classic portraits and more. Our goal is to meet your needs with images you will be proud to display in your home and share with others.

You have freedom to order throughout the year.

You can save money by ordering a package. But we know it’s difficult to anticipate all of your needs for senior pictures. If you forget something, or need more, we make ordering additional pictures easy with no reorder fees. As graduation approaches, we’ll be here to create a special announcement card for you. Plus, senior package and print prices are guaranteed throughout the school year.

Plan carefully. Choose wisely.

In the next few months you will be bombarded with mail from photographers near and far. You only do senior portraits once, so make sure the photographer you choose is a good fit and provides the services you need. We’re the studio with a reputation for quality photography. We offer you experience, creativity and service, including professional retouching and graphic design.

Get 50% OFF your senior portrait session and a $10 gas card in June!

Just for the Class of 2009, we're offering half off senior portrait sessions in June.* Don't delay. Decide now and rest easy knowing you have reserved a place on our busy summer calendar. Best of all, you won't have to pour over all that mail and can actually enjoy your summer!

It's easy with these three simple steps.

Act now. Make your reservation and we’ll buy your gas to get here. Receive a $10 gas card with your half price June session.

1. Grab your calendar and a credit card. Make sure you clear your schedule so there are no conflicts with work, activities or other commitments.
2. Call 763-263-6974 to schedule your session. Please note: There are limited times available. The discount session applies to regular price sessions -- $79 for 1-2 outfits, $99 for 3-4 outfits and $129 for up to 6 outfits. Check out our website for ideas at www.lommelphotography.com
3. Use your Visa, MasterCard or Discover card to prepay your half-price session fee. Checks or cash are also accepted. *The required down payment will be applied to your order and also serves as a reservation fee to hold up to two hours of indoor and outdoor photography with you. Please mark your calendar as this time will be reserved especially for you.

Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

We enjoy working with seniors and their families and are thankful for their support of our business, which has been built through more than 15 years of satisfying people like you.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sincerely yours,
Chris & Kim Lommel, Cyndie Johnson, Rob Cain
Chris Lommel Photography
17540 Cty. Rd. 50 SE, Big Lake, MN 55309 – 763-263-6974 – www.chrislommelphotography.com

Baby Steps Portrait Program

Babies grow up so fast! The first year of life marks a time when many physical and changes occur, making it an important time to preserve these memories.

The Baby Steps Program is designed to help you hold on to those precious milestones with photographs.

“Hello World” (Birth to one month) – The first session captures the new life that has just arrived. Chris will focus on the tiny hands, feet and precious expressions as your child drifts between being wide awake and fast asleep. Mom and Dad’s hands are often in the pictures. We suggest that the parents wear a plain white or black shirt for this session. The baby is often photographed with and without clothing.

“I’m Getting Stronger” (4 months): This is the age when your baby can hold their heads up. Sometimes we see smiles and sometimes little ones fall asleep. We let their personality shine through and guide the session. Special blankets or other soft props are always welcome.

“I’ve Got Personality” (8 months): This is a fun age. Your baby will likely be sitting up or close to it. Chris enjoys capturing what makes each baby unique. The child’s curiosity grows as they explore new environments and faces.

Happy Birthday! (1 year) Where did the year go? This is the age where we your child explores their independence. We have a great time capturing their new found freedom. We can do portraits indoors or out, with birthday cake and balloons, standing, walking and in a many cases running! The baby is in charge and we capture their fun. This is a good time to again include parents in some of the photographs.

Bonus Session

Expectations: Plan ahead. Make your Baby Steps Program reservation before the birth and receive a complimentary session in the third trimester of your pregnancy. Waiting for the baby is a perfect time can be photographed. Chris will tastefully create beautiful images of you at this special time in your life.

Lommel Photography’s Baby Steps Program offers you these 4 sessions for the special rate of $99.00. (reg. $156.00).

No additional session fee is due for the year. Plus, you will also receive 15% off of our regular priced portraits. A $100.00 down payment is due at the time of each session and is applied to your order.

Choose from a wide variety of display options for wall décor, gift giving and portraits to carry with you.

We’ve heard from parents who regret not having professional portraits made of their children as they grew up. It’s not that they didn’t value childhood portraits. They just led busy lives and the years slipped by before they knew it.

We’re here to help. If you’re expecting a baby, call today to ensure your baby’s ever-changing personality and growth will be captured for years to come.

If you’ve missed capturing the early years of childhood, it’s not too late. Let us help you get started capturing the growth of your child with regular sessions guaranteed to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Call 763.263.6974 today!