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… and had a fabulous time! What a fun day! I watched people scoring great deals on children’s clothing, gear and toys. I got to chit chat with members of the community. I got to set out a table filled with my work! What’s not to love?!?
Seriously, though, I had a great time meeting and talking with each person that stopped by my table. I had a drawing at my table for a free session. I ended up with so many entries that I let each of my kiddos draw a name. So, there were three winners! All winners have been notified.
Since I couldn’t give away a free session to everyone that came by, I did pass out $25 gift certificates to be used before March 31, 2010. Don’t forget to use those!
If you haven’t heard of this sale before, please visit the Columbus Kids Resale website for more information. If I am not mistaken, the next sale will be March 6, 2010.
I owe my sister, Terri Ann, a huge THANK YOU for going with me. I couldn’t have made it through the day without you. Thanks! Love you!
Of course, being a photographer, I couldn’t set up a pretty display and not take photos of it.
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I am honored and excited to announce that I am now an Operation: Love Reunited photographer! Through OpLove, photographers across the country offer their art as a form of giving back to those who so selflessly give of themselves.
Operation: Love Reunited 411
What is it?
Operation: Love Reunited (aka OpLove) is a non-profit organization that allows photographers to give back to military families by offering FREE photo sessions and albums to be sent to the deployed soldier (at NO cost to the family).
Please visit OpLove’s website at www.oplove.org for more detailed information.
What kind of sessions are available?
There are three types of sessions offered through OpLove. All three sessions will have a patriotic theme. If it is a pre-deployment session, we ask the soldier to wear their uniform for the majority of the session.
Pre-Deployment - the soldier and their family meet with the photographer to capture memories of the family to be sent to the soldier in an album form
Deployed - the family of the soldier meet with the photographer to creat memories of the family that will be sent overseas to the deployed soldier in an album form
Homecoming – the photographer accompanies the family to the airport to capture all the memories and emotion of the day that the soldier is reunited with his or her family
Can I participate?
If you or an immediate family member is about to be deployed, currently deployed or scheduled for a homecoming, then yes! You can participate! Eligible families may participate in up to two sessions per year.
How do I find a photographer?
Well, if you are not in my immediate area, you can visit http://www.oplove.org/oplovefinder/index.php to locate a photographer in your area.
What’s the catch?
No catch! Really! You get a FREE photo session and a FREE photo album! I only ask that the soldier wear their uniform for the majority of the shoot (for pre-deployment sessions) and that we keep a patriotic theme throughout the shoot.
What does Marinda Fowler Photography offer to OpLove Clients?
Marinda offers the following OpLove Packages:
Post Deployment or Currently Deployed:
- Complimentary Photo Session
- Complimentary Photo Album shipped directly to the deployed soldier (at no cost to the family)
- Complimentary Lo-Res Image disc of up to 15 watermarked images (for use on the web via social networks or email)
- 30% off additional prints (NO PURCHASE IS REQUIRED)
Homecoming:
- Complimentary Photo Session
- Clients choice of either one complimentary Photo Album or one Hi-Res Image disc with signed print release form
- Complimentary Lo-Res Image disc of up to 15 watermarked images (for use on the web via social networks or email)
- 30% off additional prints (NO PURCHASE IS REQUIRED)
For more information, please contact me.
***The photos and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.***
If you asked me what one of my favorite things to sell my clients, I’d tell you, in a heartbeat, Photobooks! I absolutely love designing photobooks that showcase the photos from my clients’ sessions.
I love the larger sizes, but as a Mom myself, I adore the smaller 5×5 size for it’s portability. The 5×5 sizes are perfect to fit in my purse and show off photos my sweet kiddos.
These photobooks were made from a recent session. My client got a hard cover book for herself and two soft cover books for the grandmothers. What a great idea!
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I love them! What do you think?
2 Comments
The display looks fantastic! I hope you had a good time!
Thanks so much for coming to the sale! Your booth was gorgeous and it looks like you had plenty of interested people stopping by! We hope to see you again at the sale in March!