Carolyn's Family Photo Session

April 18, 2009 - Family Photo Session at Eastwoods Country Club in Torrington, CT

VIP Studios had the pleasure of meeting Carolyn for the first time on April 18, 2009 in Torrington, CT at Eastwoods Country Club for her 70th Birthday Celebration! Carolyn had called the studio some time back in January and requested to have photography services scheduled for her and her extended family that would be arriving to officiate the festivities of the day. We had a great time getting the photos she wanted to capture of all the families. After all the small family groups were taken care of inside the club, we went outside and did the whole family group!

We finished with pictures in good time so I was able to take a lot of candid's during cocktails. It was a very beautiful day all around and I must say, I enjoyed being around Carolyn and her family! Happy Birthday Carolyn!

Two Important Seminars in one week!

Meeting Denis Reggie and Sandy Puc' in one week!


On Wednesday, April 15th I took a drive out to Middletown Connecticut to hear Denis Reggie speak to about 130 people for about two hours or so. The seminar was free and well worth my time and effort to be there and be a part of the evening for sure. Denis talked about his style, emotion, and most important how to transpire images to convey "the real story" with techniques and equipment settings he uses often. Special thanks from VIP Studios to Justin and Mary for the Envite and all that they do for us photographers!

On Friday, April 17th I had another seminar to attend up in Avon Connecticut featuring Sandy Puc' on her seminar "Tots 2 Teens". Jam packed evening of information. What a gal! I was writing down so much of what she said and her tips were well worth the time we spent together. It was a very long, but very informative night. Again, I learned more than I had expected when I went there, so yes, I was very pleased to have been there. You should check out her tours when you have a chance to browse the web at http://www.tots-teens.com. Sandy is a strong believer in charities and supports a few through her web site and on tour. Take time to get to know Sandy Puc', you'll fall in love with her, with her work, and with her charities.

Time to put what I learned to work. Talk to you soon. Rock.

The 30 Second Elevator Pitch with Betsy Thomas

Wednesday April 1, 2009 - Meeting Betsy Thomas for the first time.



On April 1, 2009, I was in Danbury shooting a video for a legal firm. After my shoot, I packed up and proceeded to jump on the elevator to go back down to the main floor. As the elevator doors opened, Betsy Thomas, a lifestyle coach entrepreneur located on Main Street, in Danbury was standing there inside the elevator and very inquisitively said, "wow, that certainly is a lot of stuff to carry around!", which prompted our 30 second elevator pitch. As we traveled down to the ground floor together, I had told her a little about myself, VIP Studios, and the business opportunities that I am associated with, one being a video company for legal and corporate, and the other being a professional photographer. I asked Betsy what she did for work? Betsy told me she was a lifestyle coach for women, had her own company and was gracious enough to exchange business cards with me. I must admit, it was a pleasure talking with her. A very optimistic personality, and a very successful woman were two traits that came across immediately. I was honored to talk with her and was very impressed with her web site: www.betsythomas.com. It was an added surprise to know she is an avid believer in the Law of Attraction, which is also on my plate of life as well.
Hope you visit her web site, and tell Betsy I said hello!

An Awesome Greek Photo Session

Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Photo Session with a Greek twist !



Saturday's photo session was awesome. VIP Studios photographed two young children adorned in their Greek apparel. The shoot went well the kids were great and I had an awesome time to say the least!!

One Year Blogging Anniversary!!

Well, I made it!!! One year!! All this blogging stuff and I am having fun doing it. VIP Studios has been so busy with a whole bunch of work, and trying to keep my senses together has been very difficult to say the least, but I am alive! I did it and this will be the BEST Year ever! I will continue to blog and I would love to hear from you. Please post your comments. They are always welcome. Stay tuned!!

Photo Restorations!!!

February 26, 2009 - Restore photo for my mom's birthday


Wow, what a big difference!! I had this photo given to me from my mom and she asked if there was any way I could restore it? It was her, when she was a little girl on her dad's pony. I said yes, and since her birthday was coming up I took the photo and was able to get it restored for her just in time as a gift.

Another business marketing venture for VIP Studios!

Is this cool or what?
Her birthday was February 26th. My mom just turned 85 years young!
Yes, I can have photos restored to almost perfection!

CPPA 2009 Four Day Convention

February 6, 2009 to February 9, 2009 - Cromwell Plaza in Cromwell, CT

The CT Professional Photographers Convention hosted by CPPA and their sponsors took place from February 6th to the 9th at the Cromwell Plaza in Cromwell!

The Convention was great. I was able to pick up a few tips.

I went to all the Seminars. Each day was something to soak in and learn.

On Sunday we had an all afternoon Trade Show with vendors. I even picked up a few things for VIP Studios!


Presidential Photographer speaks at CPPA Convention!

Monday was most likely the day that I was impressed with the most after meeting and listening
to
David Hume Kennerly.
David was sponsored by Canon and presented his journey of life through his photographic captures of years gone by including the days of the Vietnam war and so much more.
His stories behind the scenes were truly worth their weight in gold and some of the photos we viewed were a once in a lifetime opportunity to see!

David bestowed his photographic history of past presidents he has had the pleasure of being with and photographing. Awesome photos. You had to be there to appreciate them!

I was not going to pass up the chance to grab a photo opportunity with David before he left!
Special Thanks to photographer Mike Spiegel for taking this photographic moment on my behalf.
See you guys at the next Convention in 2010!

Another Great Photo Session with Justin!

December 13, 2008 - Second Photo Session with Justin

Yup! Another great photo session with Justin! I photographed Justin here at VIP Studios last year, and now it was time to do a second session with him. Really enjoyed the session very much. Justin is becoming and looking more and more like a mature young man. Hope you enjoy the images.

Watch The Slide Show Video!!

Christmas Portraits for Jenna

November 29, 2008 - Jenna's Photo Session at the Studio

Yes, it has been a while since I blogged. Been busy here with Christmas orders, and photo sessions. Here is VIP Studios second session with Jenna, and that took place on November 29th of this year. I photographed Jenna last year and she has grown since then with a personality of all her own.

Wilby 1958 Class Reunion

Saturday, October 11, 2008 - Photograph Wilby's Class Reunion of 1958

Click here to see all the photos for the Wilby 1958 Class Reunion

Below, check out the Photo Book.

VIP Studios had a great time photographing the Class of 1958! What a bunch of great people!
FUN!!!!! FUN!!!!! FUN!!!!!
I placed what the book will look like when the book is finished below so you can see it.
You still have time to order a book, so please don't delay! The books will have an increase of $5.00 more plus tax by Saturday the 18th. Call me to place your order.
You still have time left!

WILBY 1958 REUNION PHOTO BOOK

Here are all the photos for the Wilby Class reunion 1958.

Awesome Senior Session with Caitlin

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Photograph Caitlin for Senior Yearbook

Saturday's must be my kind of day! VIP Studios had a Senior Photo Session with Caitlin that went very well. I had a great time photographing her and getting to chat with her. Caitlin appeared to be shy at first, but after a while I could tell she was starting to have fun and liked the way the session was going.Here are some of the images from that session. Hope you enjoy them! Can't wait for another Saturday!

Portfolio Session with Lionel

Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Afternoon Portfolio Session with Lionel

VIP Studios had a great Saturday with Lionel who called me to have his model portfolio updated. We scheduled his session for an hour and a half on the Saturday afternoon. I went through the images and he got a great portfolio. You can see all his images on my gallery. Hope you enjoy them. Lionel is available for modeling opportunities.
I'm sure he would welcome your inquiries.
lion3ls@yahoo.com