Run for Shelter Traverse City

Being an avid runner, I have had the privilege to be co-race directer or the Goodwill Run for Shelter 5K run-3K walk on Saturday, April 16 , 2011. This will be the event third year. All proceeds go to the Goodwill Inn Homeless Shelter here in Traverse City.

The loop course begins and ends at Willow Hill Elementary School. It traces through historic "Slab Town" with a series of hills on Randolph Street, a crossing through Hickory Meadows (formerly Olson's Field), and a beautiful stretch along West Grand Traverse Bay.

The race begins at 9am. This year children under the age of 10 can participate ate no charge. Hope to see you all out there.

Your Image Counts Now More Then Ever

Not that long ago , business people only used portraits, or "head shots" mainly for business cards, yellow page ads and announcements in the newspaper. Today's social marketing has everyone's face plastered about. Is your face on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn along with your website and maybe your blog? If so, what does your image say about you?

If you are using Facebook as a marketing tool, a photo you tailgating at The UofM game might not be appropriate. Things like eye glasses, lapels on suits and tie widths, as well as hair styles can date a head shot. Today's business casual style can help you break the mold so you don't look like everybody else.

At Lancaster Photography, we can help update and modernize your look, get noticed by standing out from the crowd.

Winter Fun Photographs

Just a little break from business....

Last weekend up to I drove up to Iron Mountain, Michigan, home of the Pine Mountain Ski Jumping Tournament . This is highest artificial is ski jump is the world. The tournament runs for two days and is something to see if you have never witnessed anything like this. There are ski jumpers from all over the world competing, some of whom will be in the Winter Olympics next week. This particular tournament has been going on for 71 years.

As if skiers jump over 460 feet wasn't exciting enough, the parking lot was a large tailgate party, complete with little camps containing cook outs , wood stoves, and make shift cocktail lounges. Tickets cost $18.00 for the entire weekend event.

Graduation Announcements-Open House Invitations

This is a good time to start planning for your graduation announcements. All of our cards are custom designed, many with multiple images, and color matching graphic elements. There are a variety of types and sizes available as well as paper surfaces.

Unlike the limitations you find at the department store photo centers, who cannot reproduce your senior portraits, we offer our clients senior portraits on the front, back and inside of announcements. Our announcements are often combined to be used as your open house invitations. The best part is they don't look like and often cost less then the ones sold at your school.

During the month of February, we have specials on announcements and wallet portrait re-orders.
Call for more information 231-929-2619.

Wedding Photography

The calls for 2010 weddings have been coming for months, but recently the inquiries have increased dramatically. This of course is typical, tied to the holiday engagements, which makes for an exciting time of year for me.

I have been listening carefully to the commonly asked questions posed to me from prospective clients, and have recently revamped our wedding coverages. That doesn't mean that the prices have increased. I have simply restructured things to accommodate what many couples are looking for today in wedding photography. I still strive to give my clients the highest quality in wedding photography, my years of experience and new techniques that I learn (Yes, I continue to study my craft at seminars and classes), as well as a fun experience.

Engagement session are included in all our wedding coverages, and a discount for off season weddings.

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Brie and Michael's Wedding

I had the pleasure of traveling to Dearborn to capture the photographs of Brie and Michael's wedding. What a great couple to work with!! The wedding party was also a great deal of fun. The reception was held at Lovett Hall in historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn.