On February 27, 2010 Snapshots By Jess will be donating a Photo Session with the Works to the silent auction at the Bob Bard Benefit.  Bob is a very close friend of ours who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.  When I heard about the benefit, I was eager to help in whatever way I could.

I have donated a gift certificate valued at over $450 to the silent auction. It includes an on-location portrait session, a spiral-bound proof book from the session, a DVD slide-show and a $200 reprint credit! This is a great opportunity for you to get your hands on full session with me and help a local member of our community at the same time. I’ve also heard of some other great items being donated to the auction, such as a pig roast for 50 people, a week’s vacation in Stone Harbor, Penn State Football Tickets, custom made furniture and a lot more. Even if you aren’t interested in my photo session, there might be something else that sparks your interest! If anything, come out for the fun – if you know Bob and his group of friends and family – it’s GUARANTEED to be a great time!

The benefit is being held at the American Legion Post 34 on Arcadia Rd Lancaster, PA.  Festivities start at 7:00 and run till midnight. Tickets are a $25 donation and include snacks, soda, beer, music dancing and lots of fun! DJ Mike Miller from Kiss FM 99.3 will be spinning tunes all night and I’ve heard he knows how to party!

Tickets can (and should) be purchased in advance as there are a limited number of tickets and we want to make sure you are guaranteed entry.  Any left-over tickets will be available at the door, but contact us today so we can hold you a place in the fun!

If you are unable to attend but would still like to make a donation to the fund, we are happily accepting donations of any size.  Feel free to contact one of the organizers, Joyce Westbrook, at joycewestbrook@comcast.net for information on purchasing tickets or how to make a donation.

What: Bob Bard Benefit
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm – Midnight
Where: American Legion Post 34 – 1388 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601-3106

Thank you very much for your support and I hope to see you there.  If you are able to stop by, please find me and say hello!  There’s a good chance I’ll have my camera along and will be snapping photos throughout the night!

Snapshots By Jess is now looking for an assistant……could that be YOU?

I am searching for someone to assist me with various aspects of my business, including portrait session, weddings, photo editing and product design. What all does this include? Anything from carrying equipment, editing post-session images, designing albums or the possibility of shooting along side of me on a regular basis.

All positions are based on skill level, personal equipment, interest and dedication. This opportunity is perfect for someone interested in the photography business, looking to gain more experience or to become a part-time, regular co-shooter for Snapshots By Jess.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, please email me at info@snapshotsbyjess.com with some background on your current experience level, equipment inventory, and how you best see yourself filling my needs. Also, please share any links to current work you may have online, including Flickr accounts, blogs or anywhere you regularly post samples of your work.

Compensation will be based on the level of work hired for. Anyone expressing an interest in co-shooting must have professional level equipment. Please contact me today if this is something you’d like to learn more about.

Frequent visitors may notice I’ve changed some things around on the blog. I’m now using more of your screen’s real estate to display your images! Unfortunatly all my old posts are still at their old size, but starting today I’m going to work in the changes!

I worked with Kimberly in November, and I’m giving her the honor of being my first post on my new layout! Here are just a few images for her senior portrait session.

Meet Kimberly, Donegal Class of 2010.

This is one of my favorites for the session.

Nice, classic close-up…

Kimberly brought some friends with here for her session…meet Charlie…

and Cinnamon…

If this doesn’t prove I’m up for trying almost anything… I’m not sure what will! Dogs and horses are one thing… guinea pigs and bunny rabbits are a whole new ball game! They all did great!

The session ended up on a nearby playground, which was also a first for me! We had some fun exploring the various corners, towers, windows and ledges. I think the other parents there thought we were crazy, but we had some laughs and got a few unique shots which speak to Kimberly’s personality. This first one is peeking out of the ship’s port-hole… make a great frame!

As I said, we explored the tops of the playground as much as the bottoms!

Thanks for the fun, Kimberly and send my hellos to Charlie and Cinnamon!

Everyone else, I’d love feedback on the blog. Does it work? Do you like it? Have I crossed the line into “too big”? Always looking for your comments and feedback!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check in again soon!