Meet Tessa – Senior Rep from Zeeland East

Steve and I met Tessa over two years ago when she approached us about interning with us.  At the time Tessa was only 15 and we weren’t sure how much work she could do but she proved that she is not only a joy to have around but she is willing to help with just about anything!

Tessa attends Zeeland East, is in the class of 2011 and seems to be involved in just about everything.  We are excited to photograph her Senior Portraits.  This first group is from our studio session and we can’t wait for the weather to get nice so we can get outside and have some more fun.

If you are interested in scheduling your Senior Portraits with Steven F. Fox Now through April 1st when you purchase your studio and downtown Holland session for $100 and complete it by May 1st you will receive 50% off any additional session for you and your family through the end of 2010!  What this means is that you can get your studio portraits done early and then have some more fun later in the summer at the beach, at the park, downtown Grand Rapids, or any other location of your choice. 

Call Jessica at 616-550-5661 to schedule your session today! 

For more information on how to get great Senior Portraits check out our blog post ”The Key to Picture Perfect Senior Portraits”. 

http://stevenffox.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/the-key-to-picture-perfect-senior-portraits/

Winter Bridal Shows for 2010

Lakeshore Bridal Show in Saugatuck at the Laketown Golf and Conference Center      January 30th from                     12:00pm to 4:00pm               

Spring Bridal Expo at the         Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Sunday, January 31st from 10:00am to 4:30pm

 

 

The first event taking place is the Lakeshore Winter Bridal Show at Laketown Golf and Conference Center.  This bridal show takes place on Saturday, January 30th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.  If you are looking for an amazing venue in West Michigan and some of the best local vendor you don’t want to miss this great show.  We will be there with some great show specials and are looking forward to meeting brides from Holland, Saugatuck and the entire lakeshore.  The admission is $5 and part of the proceeds will go to the Center for Women in Transition. 

The very next day, Sunday, January 31st we will be at the 2010 Spring Bridal Expo hosted at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City.  The show is from 10am – 4:30pm.  If you are considering getting married at a Michigan “destination” Traverse City is the place to be!  There are some wonderful venues including the Grand Traverse Resort and the always beautiful Frog Pond Village.

If you make it to either of these great events please be sure to stop by and see us and have fun planning!

Check back soon for a very special event for couples hosted by Steven F. Fox Photography in February.

The Art of the Moment

One of the best parts of photographing weddings is that we get to capture the moments that most people do not see.  We get to be there and witness the silent tear, joyful first kiss, the barely controlled emotions, and the celebration.  We record moments that are both private and public and we get to celebrate with people that we come to know and care for.  What better way to spend each weekend than sharing and documenting the most special day in a couples life!?

Some couples exchange a letter, a gift or a single rose.  We love seeing this glimpse of how they cherish each other and how it affects them.

This next set of images is from Bette and Steve’s wedding on July 12th.  This is Steve’s favorite set of images from any wedding in 2009.  While the bridesmaids were lacing up Bette’s dress she had this incredibly sweet moment with her mother.  It doesn’t get any more REAL than this.

We’re not sure we have ever seen a couple more excited to start their lives together.  We might be a little bit biased though because we have come to love Holly and Jason over the last few years since we photographed her sisters wedding.  This wedding can be summed up with one word – JOY.

We make it our goal to capture the best look of surprise, the most emotional parent, the secret look that passes between a newly married couple and all of the moments in between.

Steve says this is going to be me when our boys get married.  I admit, the mother and son dance always gets me. 

This was a, “Did I just say that!?” moment.  I’m not sure how many people heard what Kate said but Piet sure did and so did we.

Some moments just can’t be planned but you can be sure if it happens, we’ll be there to make sure you will always remember it!

Working with Models

I love having a studio where I get to play and shoot something different all the time.  I have a great time photographing Fashion and Editorial photographs and have enjoyed working with some great models.  Here is a bit of everything from the last few months from John Deere t-shirts to fun fashion. 

If you are in need of professional commercial photography for a headshot, a location, or any product please contact us for a quote.

Class of 2011 – Senior Reps Wanted!

We’re putting out the word – Steven F. Fox Photography is looking for great Senior Portrait reps now!  We would love to have a female and a male rep for each school in Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven, Hudsonville and more. 

Our Senior Portrait Reps will get some great advantages:

Senior Rep Program for the Class of 2011

Choose two sessions for the price of one or a free 10 x 10 proof book

Online proofing for 90 days (instead of the standard 30 days)

$10 cash or $15 print credit for every referral who books a session

$200 Best Buy gift card for every 20 referrals

Steven F. Fox Photography loves getting creative and we love having fun.  We will work with you to choose the best locations and the best looks to get you the Senior Portraits you will love giving to your friends and family.

Call Jessica at 616-550-5661 to talk more about becoming a Senior Rep or to schedule your session early.

The Harlow Family

The Harlow Family is very special to us and to many people.  Over two years ago Jeff and Heidi began the process of adopting from Ethiopia.  Heidi has shared with me that Erika (the oldest of their 6 biological children) began urging her to adopt from Africa many, many years ago.  After some setbacks and huge blessings they were able to bring home the families newest members in August of this year.

Jeff, Erika and Stuart have all been very involved in the Zambia Focus team at Engedi Church and the entire family has participated in the Holland Hundred the last two years with Engedi as well to raise money for clean water wells for Zambia.  This family is a huge blessing to so many people and probably no more than their wonderful children.  God bless this family as they continue to do God’s work here in Holland and abroad.

The Dethmers Family

We had the great pleasure of photographing the Dethmers family at their beautiful home on South Shore Drive just after Christmas.  It was also a great pleasure to meet the 7th family member, Angus, who chewed on my ankles and made us all smile.  Thanks so much for welcoming us to your home, we hope you had a wonderful time celebrating together.

Lisa and James are Getting Married

Lisa and James are getting married at Windmill Island on September 4th, 2010.  They came into the studio for a quick engagement session and to meet us for the first time.  They are a very sweet couple and we are looking forward to working with them this coming year.  Congratulations Lisa and James!

Colleen and David Welcome Adelyn Marie

We met Colleen and David in the fall of 2007 to talk about their wedding plans.  We just clicked and were so excited when they booked us to photograph their wedding in August of 2008.  Then in early January Steve got a call from Colleen who was crying into the phone, David had been called to active duty and they were going to get married before he left at the end of January. 

With everything already booked and planned for August, Colleen had a few short weeks to plan another wedding.  Steve agreed immediately to do whatever he could to help and so we had the pleasure of photographing BOTH of Colleen and David’s weddings!  The January wedding was bittersweet but beautiful and thankfully David was able to arrange his leave at the time of their planned wedding in August.

The following January David came home for good and in November 2009 Colleen and David welcomed the beautiful Adelyn Marie.  What an honor to be able to photograph this amazing family.  Congratulations! 

Holiday Specials – Don’t Miss Out!

We’re offering a lot of specials this Christmas season so if you’re getting married, just starting a family or have a huge family already we’re sure we’ve got a great deal for you!  We are also extending our “Buy One Get One” print sale for those of you who have already had your session with us.

Print Sale:  Buy One Get One Free

Now through December 24th when you place your order you can take advantage of our special print sale.  Buy any standard print and get any print of the same size for FREE!  The best thing is, it doesn’t have to be the same photograph, just the same size.  Go online and place your order then complete but DO NOT PAY.  We will go in and adjust your order to reflect the discount and notify you once it is complete. 

Call Steve at 616-633-8390 for details or questions when placing your order.

Family Portrait Sessions:  Buy One Get One Free

Now through December 24th when you purchase one family portrait session for $100 you will receive a gift certificate for a family portait session for FREE.  Your sessions both include the location of your choice within 15 miles of our studio in downtown Holland, unlimited session time, unlimited poses and clothing changes, and online proofing and ordering for 30 days.  We also offer a 20% discount on orders of $100 or more for the first 5 days.

Call Jessica at 616-550-5661 to secure your sessions today!

Wedding Package Special Offer:  Album and Digital Files for $4000

We know this is a huge time of year for engagements.  We are already booking for summer and fall of 2010 and don’t want anyone to miss out on booking a great photographer – US!    

Now through December 31st we are offering a special $4000 package that includes great coverage, a beautiful custom album and the digital files for you to keep and print.   

Basic Engagement Session

Two Photographers for up to 10-hours of Wedding Day Photography

$1500 Album Credit (Covers a standard 15 Spread/30 Page album)

Digital Files with Printing Rights

Online Proofing with Standard Prints 50% Off for Your Friends and Family

Call Jessica at 616-550-5661 to schedule your personal wedding consultation.  Wedding date must be secured with a contract and retainer by December 31st, 2009 to receive this very special offer.  Basic wedding coverage begins at $1299 for Fridays and Sundays and $1699 for Saturdays.  Request a complete price list or view it at www.stevenffox.com.