Art Walking

Hey All!!
Does everyone know that Jacksonville holds Art Walk on the first Wednesday of every month in the downtown area? It is a great chance to meet other artists and potential clients, and it is always alot of fun! This past Art Walk in February, Unobstructed Studios was at Art Walk like always, but this time, we unveiled some new options and products!!

We have created a banner wall for all of our favorite Art Walkers to come have their picture taken with it. Pink carpet style we call it.

It's Argie!! Argie is a local artist and JU alumni, she is an amazing painter and designer, she is seen here with her mutually talented friend Lauren.

I am sure you see, we have some things to tweek in the banner design and display!! For March we are going for a black background and multiple logos.

I did find it is an excellent way to converse with clients and patrons, and if your a guy, meet pretty girls, like Argie and Lauren.

I enjoyed the wall, it was nice and until it rained, it looked cool. This month we are switching to a fabric banner, for durability. Check out some other fans we caught at the wall...

I am certain that everyone knows Jacob!! Here he is posing like a pro!! Jacob is an excellent friend to have and he helped out in so many ways at Art Walk! And, he was even going to rock a bright pink shirt for Unobstructed Studios!! Well, I am getting him one!!!! Jacob is an artist as well and has an amazing knack for drawing and has even drawn some tattoos for his friends!! The logo looks great! Thanks to Robert for the fabrication! Thanks to Jacob for the posing!!!

Another local artist that stopped by, Aaron Smith, painter extraordinaire. Everyone in town knows Aaron for his work on glass. He paints amazing pieces full of color and life. His most recent work can be seen in the Main Library downtown.

One thing we noticed was that our banner wall needs to be a little longer as we were catching every ones feet from the other side!

In other exciting news, Unobstructed Studios is now offering new package options and add ons! Every client now has the option to have one of their images from their session hand painted on canvas. The paintings are painted in a style known as gallery wrapped, this means the edges of the canvas are also painted, this way you don't have to also have to frame it and it still looks amazing, finished and gallery ready! Our painter, Robert Darenberg has been painting and drawing for most of his life and can turn your session into a finely mastered work of Fine Art. This service is not limited to just people! Consider your favorite pet! Our artist, Robert, is highly skilled in other areas as well, if painting is not your preference, he can draw your desired image in pencil, ink, graphite, charcoal, you name it, and he can create it. Robert has completed plenty of commissioned work and has the testimonials and credentials to create wonderful works of art for you to cherish.

Amari

This was a very special session for myself, as I remember when Amari's mom was in middle school! Our mothers were friends and I truly have watched Rebecca grown up. It is very hard to change an association that is preconceived with people. For example, I have the hardest time accepting that Rebecca is growing up and has a beautiful baby boy, 3 months old!

I work with the coolest and cutest children, I swear! Amari is 3 months old and already pretty smart and loves to hear the ABC's! The World should watch out for this one! And even though I do have a hard time with seeing Rebecca all grown up and maternal, she is an amazing mom and is very very very dedicated to her son and making sure he is raised properly and with plenty of love.

Some of the cutest images from the session came from this picnic basket, which Amari, did not like being in at all. But what a sport he was, we wore him out to where he fell asleep during the session! To see the full gallery of images click the link below. I am very excited to watch Amari grow up and capture it all!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unobstructed-Studios/131380740213354?v=photos&ref=ts#!/album.php?aid=48439&id=131380740213354

Alaina the Adorable

Kids can be so cute!!! This precious little girl was one of the highlights of my week. She was so cooperative and really has a very genuine character! It always amazes me when I arrive to sessions and meet with children and parents and see the interactions between them. I can honestly say, I have never had a session with children with out this phenomenal connection. This little girl, Alaina, is so loved by her whole family. To see the interactions between her and her mom and grandpa was heartwarming! Not to mention how much it helped the outcome of images.

When working with children I am always very aware that they are clumsy and I am always so careful to make sure they are well protected, even from themselves. However, little Alaina did stumble and I did get to witness a tender moment when she cried out for her Mother, a very emotional moment between mother and child. I cannot stress enough how sweet this little girl is. You can tell, she has an excellent foundation of family and love.

Just look at that face! I know I am not the only one that adores this little girl and thinks she is going to grow up to break a few hearts. She could be a model, very versatile. It is a rare occasion to have a child naturally pose so perfectly.
To view the whole gallery click the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unobstructed-Studios/131380740213354?v=photos&ref=ts#!/album.php?aid=48427&id=131380740213354

The more you know...

Oh hello there friends!
It has been raining for days and that makes photographers sad :( we start getting antsy and craving sessions and shooting time. However, it is also a great time to catch up on retched paperwork and also work on new things! Like packages, session types and promotional items. So it is this rainy weather I am letting all you beautiful people know of some things we offer that you may not be aware of!

What Is a Portrait Party?

Portrait Parties are exciting opportunities for you and your friends to have professional portraits made in a fun and affordable way.  The party takes place at the hostess’s home, a park, or another suitable location for shooting portraits – Cynthia will set up a shooting area inside or out. Each guest receives a 20 minute mini session.  And here’s the best part – as a hostess, besides getting your own mini session, you receive 10% of the party order total as portrait credit!

What is required of me as a hostess?

You will be in charge of organizing the Portrait Party.  You will be the key ingredient to a successful party.  You will invite guests, coordinate food and drinks, schedule sessions (a minimum of 4 bookings is required) and confirm all bookings.  Successful hosts follow up with their guests with reminders to ensure that every session time is filled to get the most portrait credits possible.  After the party, the guests will visit their online gallery (with 10-15 images) to view their portraits and order prints.  After all guests have ordered, you will then be able to place an order based on credits from your guests’ purchases.

What type of portraits do you offer?

Portrait Party mini sessions are limited to 1-2 people per time slot (unless you choose to do a Family theme), and are best for ages 6 months (sitting) and older. One outfit change is allowed.  As the hostess, you will decide on one theme for your party.  Themes for Portrait Parties are only limited to your imagination.  Here are some ideas:  Children, holidays (Halloween, fall, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s day, Valentine’s Day), Seniors, glamour, pets, maternity, football, teens, families.

How Far in Advance Should I Schedule My Portrait Party?

Portrait Parties usually have a better turn out when scheduled approximately six weeks in advance. This will ensure your guests will be able to attend and give you ample time to meet with Cynthia and to prepare for your Party.

How do I schedule a Portrait Party?

Just call or email Cynthia to check availability and to find out everything you need to know to have a super successful party.  She will send you all the necessary paperwork including a portrait schedule, guest info sheets, invitations and fliers.  After the first party, you will be well on your way to becoming a portrait junkie!

We also come events, we recently covered the Jacksonville University Film Festival, event coverage varies depending on your budget and the type of coverage you desire. Email Cynthia for further information about covering an event.

As you can see we can cover your event in a way that will please all the parties involved, including any sponsors you may have. Their is no event too big or too small for us, and nothing we can't cover. Cynthia can give you a great price on any event and work with in your budget but still provide excellent quality images and professional work.

For more information on covering an event email cynthia@unobstructedstudios.com with your event information and we will work you to ensure everything is taken care of and goes smoothly. 
Hope everyone is having a great day and stays dry!