Let's talk about the difference between Studio EnVogue and those "CHAIN" studios that everyone knows...  Now don't go thinking I'm comparing us to the studios at Wal-Mart because in my personal opinion their overall quality and service just isn't worth this discussion.  I am however going to compare us to Sears and Olan Mills.  Let's just say that we've won over a few of their customers recently and I wanted to share exactly what they tell us and WHY they've made the switch...

WHAT THEY OFFER THAT WE DON'T:

1. a SMALL DARK studio that is generally terrifying to most small children.  I know because I worked in one of those studios for almost NINE YEARS and let's just say I've seen my share of screaming children...  I've been shooting for 24 years now and knew a long time ago that my studio would be VERY DIFFERENT!

2. a long wait that gives your child(ren) just enough time to lose the good mood they arrived in, to get hungry, tired and just down right cranky.

3. a photographer who IS MOST DEFINITELY working on a time limit as his/her next session has probably been scheduled 15 minutes after yours!

4. They offer professional "clickers" who aren't properly trained and even understand how the light should illuminate their subjects.  The WRONG LIGHT can make you look like you've gained a few pounds while the correct light can bring out your BEST FEATURES!

5. Posing that isn't exactly designed to make you and your children appear connected in a natural way.  There's nothing like a disconnected family portrait to liven up the living room.

6. another wait to view your portraits and a high pressure sales pitch.

7. a limited selection of products that often includes tons of prints that you will NEVER USE!

8. "Canvas" prints that are not even printing on canvas!  You can look forward to a photographic print that is mounted onto a canvas board.  Ok, why is the canvas BEHIND the print?

9. a very limited selection of so called "artistic" products that guarantee that you will get the EXACT same product that everyone else does.

10. a pricetag that is simply way to0 high for the quality and service offered!

SO CAN YOU GUESS WHAT WE OFFER THAT THEY DON"T:

1. a LARGE well lighted studio that is full of bright fun colors.  Most children jump right into their session and actually WANT to be in our space!

2. a guarantee that you will NEVER have a long wait for your turn in the camera room meaning that we are MUCH MORE likely to get great images while your child(ren) are at their best!

3. We guarantee that we always allow 45 min to 1 FULL HOUR for each shoot meaning that we almost NEVER have a wait, even during the HOlIDAYS!

4. We guarantee you will get a photographer who has been properly trained in how to use light to make you and your family look their absolute BEST!

5. Posing that is designed to make you and your family look and feel connected in a natural way.  We work hard to make certain that every portrait is a work of art!

6. a pleasing sales experience that allows plenty of time for you to make your selections.  Although we offer a wide variety of options, we NEVER use HIGH PRESSURE tactics to close the sale!

7. Print collections designed around your needs and budget!

8. Canvas Prints that are always printed on REAL COTTON DUCT canvas!  We also offer custom hand painted canvas portraits along with images printed on FINE ART WATERCOLOR paper! 

9. We offer custom artwork that is designed specifiically for you!  Almost EVERY "artistic" product we sell is a unique work of art!

10. a pricetag that includes only the highest quality products and will leave you feeling that you have made a wise investment, not left wondering if you even "need" all the images that you purchased.  We also offer a convenient payment plan should you decide to purchase a portrait collection that includes an amazing professionally framed piece of artwork!

Fact is that MOST PARENTS value quality photography MUCH MORE than the average "chain" studio can even appreciate.  After all, if they lose their home to do fire, flood or any other natural disaster, you can guarantee that their photographs will be their biggest loss!  Portraits are NOT just a PIECE OF PAPER, they are your family legacy and why trust that to a studio that doesn't treat you or your family's images with the respect they deserve.  We look forward to creating something wonderful for you and your family.  Something that will NEVER decrease in value, but will actually become MORE VALUABLE with time.

Thanks for listening and blessings to you all!

Cindi Kay McDaniel, certified professional photographer
Studio EnVogue