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Welcome to Immerse Photography! Castle Dancing
June 30, 2014
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You see, for many of us dancers, we only feel alive when we’re dancing. That’s why I’m BEYOND thrilled to announce an exclusive mini-session event, JUST for dancers!!! As a trained dancer myself, I absolutely love photographing other movers and shakers! I understand how a dancer thinks, I know good lines, and I know exactly what your technique should be. So this event is a true collaboration between dancer and photographer! Seriously. This is going to be magical! On the evening of July17th, I’ll be photographing dancers at a gorgeous Ohio castle, approximately one hour from Dayton and Cinci respectively. Due to the exclusive nature of this event, there is only room for six dancers. Here’s how it will work: each dancer will get 25 minutes in front of my camera. In order to make the best use of our short time together, before our session, I’ll send you a “homework assignment” that will quickly help me draw out your strengths and get a sense of your dance style. During our session, I’ll coach you through the photography experience; making sure to modify and choreograph your movement so that you look your absolute best on camera! After our session, I’ll spend several hours editing and making each dancer’s images look gorgeous before you preview them at my loft studio in downtown Miamisburg. Here are the essential details you need to know: each 25 minute mini session is $150 and $50 non-refundable retainer fee is required to reserve your session (making your payment the day of the session only $100).
Each dancer will have a final viewing gallery of approximately 15 edited images from which to choose. Mini sessions come with three digital files and a print release for those three images. You will, of course, have the option to invest in canvas, prints, books and additional digital files during your ordering session. If you have questions, please ask me! Otherwise, contact me at [email protected] so we can reserve your session! The event is first come, first serve. Once I’m sold out, that’s it! Come move. Come fly.
Come and feel alive.
and so, the journey continues...
June 18, 2014
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i have this silly little app on my phone. and every day, it gives me a snapshot of my life. my journey. every morning, i'm greeted with my social media posts and pictures on this date one year ago, two years ago... all the way up to five years ago. normally, it's pictures of my kids and hubby or the crazy adventures we've had, but this month it's been different. this month i've been able to see exactly how far this journey has taken our family. two and a half years ago, i had a hysterectomy and faced some of the most difficult challenges of my life. during that long recovery, i had a lot of time to sit and think. it was in those quiet afternoons that i feel God laid immerse photography on my heart. it began as a small little dream, just my husband and i brainstorming and thinking of what could be, but has turned into so much more.
i have been an elementary art teacher in centerville for the last ten years. so in our original vision, we imagined me shooting during the summers and teaching during the school year. it was a perfect fit! but as we soon saw, there were other plans for our future. soon, i was balancing being a wife, a mom, a full time teacher, a Bible study leader, friend.... and all the while running a small business. i loved it, but the 70 hour weeks and extreme lack of sleep was hard on our family. so we began to dream. my life snapshot, thanks to that app, from two years ago this week looks like this: i was shooting my first ever mini-sessions. i was just about to share my facebook page. my logo was being designed. my website was being built. and i was quickly discovering that, despite my substantial camera knowledge, i still had SO MUCH to learn about photography and running a small business! now, here we are two years later and life is completely different.
i recently turned in my letter of resignation to the school board and will now be a wife, mommy and photographer full time. my facebook page is just a few people shy of 1000 fans. i'm rebranding, and my new logo will reflect me in so many ways! my website had has thousands of visitors and is about to be redesigned. instead of working out of my home, i've opened a small loft studio in downtown miamisburg. i've traded teaching my beloved elementary school digital photography club for teaching workshops, mentoring other new photographers, and hosting shoot-outs. and still, i'm well aware, i have so much to learn about photography.
i cannot even begin to express my gratitude towards all of you. ALL of you. my family. my friends. my colleagues. my facebook followers.... i'm in tears as i type this. you crazy people have believed in me. you've allowed me into your lives and enabled me to share my art with you. you've celebrated milestones with me. you've cheered me on. you've done ridiculous things in front of my camera all for the sake of art. you've shared your knowledge with me. you, who are closest to me, have waited patiently while i was so busy working that i didn't have time to stop and ask how you were doing. and you've still loved me. you just have no idea how much i adore you. ADORE. YOU. thank you. thanks for believing in me and enabling immerse photography to become more than just a dream for my family. YOU are a blessing to us! as a thank you, i would love to bless you! i will be giving away a $100 gift certificate to one lucky immerse fan! check out facebook (www.facebook.com/immersephotography) and instagram (follow: immersephotography) for all the details!
as always, thanks for joining me on this journey... i'm so blessed by your company!
finding a little more : a digital photography mentoring workshop
June 01, 2014
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let’s get one thing straight: you’re pretty great just the way you are! there’s not one thing about you that’s out of place! but maybe, just maybe, you’re ready to push yourself a little. maybe you’re ready for a little, well.... more.
join me on an eight week photography journey, hosted in my brand new loft studio in downtown miamisburg! we'll explore the basics of light, camera gear, light meters, working with models, and simple editing. this is about photography, but it has the potential to be much more than that if you're willing to step out of your comfort zone.
together, we’ll set a goal to help you become more than you are right now... maybe you're a mom doing something just for you. maybe you want to be a more confident artist who is ready to find your voice. maybe you're just striving to be a better photographer who is actually proud of your work.
whatever it is... what is YOUR more?
let’s get you there. i’ll see you in class! click here to register.
class requirements:
remember, i'm only accepting eight people into this class, so don't delay! want more details? just send me an email at [email protected]! i'm happy to help!
xoxo,
cyrissa
Casting Call: Class of 2015 DANCERS!
May 12, 2014
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i love photography! i love families, i love babies, i love weddings, i love workshops - i love it all! but... if i could only spend all day every day doing one type of photography, it would be dance photography. on may 12th, i will be kicking off my senior model campaign and looking for class of 2015 dancers! check out the exclusive model perks! and be sure to click on the flyer to see it full screen!
if you (or a dancer you know and love) would love to represent immerse photography for the 2014-2015 school year, please click here to fill out an application. side note: applications must be completed on a computer and not a cell phone. applications will be accepted until midnight on june 8th. potential models will be notified and invited for an interview by the second week of june. i am so excited to start this journey! will you join me?
follow me on instagram: immersephotography
for those of you who have graced my camera, i adore you! for those yet to come, i cannot wait to create with you! send me a message and let's start the journey! ps - mom's and dad's, you're an important part of the process too! the dancer (with the help from YOU) who refers the most friends to immerse photography will win a free family session in november! when was the last time you had family portraits?! let's make that happen! who do you know that needs senior portraits? send them my way! Spring Sessions are in Bloom!
March 23, 2014
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Spring is finally here! If you ignore Tuesday's forecast for snow, it looks like we may actually be warming up around here! And that means Spring Sessions at Immerse Photography! Whoo hooo!!! While I have enjoyed having the winter months to refresh, update, and spend time with my family.... I'm anxious to get back behind the camera! This Spring, I'll be offering 60 minute custom family sessions in and around the Dayton area. I already have an Easter event, several little ones, a handful of seniors, and my annual charity event on the books.... which means family sessions are EXTREMELY limited! In fact, I only have room for 12 families total in April and May! Eeeeeekkkk!!! Earlier this weekend, I gave current clients and early inquiries first pick of the reservations, so at this moment, there are only SIX sessions remaining. That's right. SIX. The sold out dates are already crossed off the list. There are two dates with only one spot remaining, and those are indicated by a star. I cannot stress this enough: if spring is your thing, email me at [email protected] RIGHT NOW! These reservations are first come, first serve and I expect them to be sold out by the end of the week!!! It would be wise to indicate your top three choices when emailing me! Check out the flyer for more information!
xoxo,
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