Monthly Archives: March 2011

Kendall, My New Assistant – San Jose Photography Studio

Meet Kendall.

Kendall is my new assistant in the studio and I can’t say enough how much she has helped me. She is a quick learner, always has a smile on her face and is great at researching  “How To’s” for me!

Kendall Ratzliff, Assistant to Charlene Chavez, is a California State University Sacramento alumna with a passion for Journalism and helping others.

In college, Kendall studied Journalism and Philosophy before moving back to her home town of San Jose where she began work as a Personal Assistant while attaining her certification from the Police Academy [P.O.S.T.] as a Public Safety Dispatcher. After working for two years in Personal Assisting, Kendall began her work for Charlene Chavez Photography. “I truly enjoy creating a once in a lifetime experience for clients while helping small business owners reach their fullest potential,” says Kendall.

In her leisure, Kendall enjoys researching various aspects of 9-1-1 technology, spending time with her family, and developing her “Gluten Free Me” blog.

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New Leather Album – San Jose Wedding and Engagement Photographer

New album in the studio.  It just Screams Yummy!

 

Finally loaded the pictures to share the new leather album we are offering at the studio.  Your favorite image on the front cover and a beautiful hard glossy finish to add protection.  This studio sample is a 20 page 8×8 flush mount album.  Beautiful Album for your Wedding, Engagement, Family or HS Seniors.

Rounded Edges.

Lay Flat Pages.

Full spread images that go all the way across the page with minimal crease.

Visit our website.

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ProPhoto Blogs Support Team is the Best – San Jose Photographer Writes

My blog just went on the blitz last night after I tried to install a plug-in.  I could not access the admin side and I went into a panic attack!  Well not really.  There wasn’t anything I could do but send an email to the support group.  This morning Dan from http://www.ProPhotoBlogs.com/ emailed me back to say he got things up and running for me.  That was quick!

Thanks ProPhotoBlogs for (saving my arse!), your awesome templates and great customer service!

 

Sincerely,

Charlene Chavez

 

 

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50% Off Senior Sessions – Senior Portrait Photographer

You read this correctly, we are having a sale at the studio. Senior Sessions are only $75 for a 1 hour session! BONUS: For the ladies I have teamed up with Bloom Bridal Boutique, located in my building, and they are offering their services for free for only a limited time so you’d better hurry!!!
This does not include the Destination Sessions and travel may apply depending on location. Join our Model Program and reap the benefits!

This offer is open to the Class of 2011, for those last minute Seniors this year who still need portraits, announcements and thank you cards AND also to the Class of 2012 & Class of 2013.

Again this offer is only available for a limited time so click here to purchase before it’s too late!  Call today to schedule your Senior Portraits, (408) 931-6005.  Visit our website to learn more about us.

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Class of 2011 Senior – San Jose Senior Portrait Photographer

I wanted to share this one image of Tara because I just love it! She came into the studio with her 3 friends and I haven’t had a chance to edit but only this one.

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Senior Portraits – High School Senior Model Application

The Model Program is a great way for students to earn money, portrait credit or gift cards to their favorite stores such as Gap, Anthropology, iTunes the Apple Store and many more to choose from!
Not only do you earn great gifts from us but you can also qualify to win a trip to one of our Studio Destination Sessions in San Francisco or Vegas this year, or qualify to win a trip to next year’s SPA Convention. Take a look at the SPA 2011 Convention for an exciting behind the scenes look video and the two Top SPA 2011 Models.

Still interested? We start off with a consultation in the studio to explain how it works and then we book a 30 Minute Free Session to create Marketing Material for the studio. If you are interested in the Model Program, please complete the Senior Model Application below.

We look forward to hearing from you!

You can find us on Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen.

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Senior Portraits – 2011 SPA Convention – High School Senior Models

In late January I attended the SPA 2011 Convention in Palm Springs, California where hundreds of photographers met to share ideas and learn from one another. We stayed at the Riviera Hotel as well as photographed the Top Models there and what beautiful decor and backdrops we had!!! I will share some images soon but what an incredible experience not only for us photographers but for the High School Senior Models who each represented photography studios from all over the United States and other parts of the world! Every year High School Seniors who become Senior Models for photography studios have a chance to win a trip to the SPA Conventions. They are photographed by photographers from around the world, treated like Movie Stars, they “Walk the Walk” in the Top Model SPA Fashion Show, see below, and AIG Model Managementis present at the SPA Convention. At this year’s SPA 2011 Convention, two high school seniors signed on with AIG Model Management, see video below of Ricardo and Kristen. Way to go!!!

If you are interested in becoming a High School Senior Model for our studio, please complete the Model Application. All High School Seniors have equal opportunity to qualify to win a trip to one of our Studio Destination Sessions this year to San Francisco or Vegas or win a spot next year to be photographed at the SPA 2012 Convention.

Here are a couple of videos created by SPA Member & Photographer Nick Sharples.
Ricardo & Kristen, SPA 2011 Top Models

Behind the Scenes at SPA 2011

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Studio Headshots: 50% Off


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