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It Pays to Refer
Did you know that showing gratitude causes a release of dopamine – a trigger of the neural circuitry in our brain stems – and makes us feel good? It does. So let me just send myself a shot by saying THANK YOU to all of our clients these nearly 20 years. WE LOVE YOU. One of the ways we show our gratitude year round is our Referral Program. So if you are, or have you ever been, a Pixels on Paper photography client, listen up!
Any existing client of Pixels (you’ve hired us for a wedding or portrait session of one type or another) who refers us to someone who then books us for a wedding, will receive their own FREE portrait session PLUS $250 in print credits from us.
Any existing client of Pixels who refers us to someone who then books us for a portrait session, will receive their own FREE portrait session that year PLUS $50 in print credits from us. For every additional referral they send us, they will receive yet another $50 print credit. The more you send others who book with us, the more rewards we’re happy to lavish on you.
We want our existing clients to make sure to tell the folks they are referring to us to mention them, so MENTION THE REFERRING CLIENT’S NAME, so that they get the rewards they deserve. If someone books a wedding or portrait and doesn’t mention that they heard about us from you, how will we be able to shower you with some love? Don’t you want everyone to experience the dopamine rush of happiness?
*This program offer EXCLUDES limited edition and promo session referrals. Contact us if you have questions!
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License All photos are ©2021 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Introduction to Pixels – Pt. 2
Our photography portfolio is robust, because we began incorporating commercial photo shoots into our services years ago. Ryan is our point person for those and whether it’s to highlight the work of a builder, architect or designer or capturing images of a new enterprise, we use our nearly 20 years of professional experience to achieve the desired results.
Real Estate & Architectural Photography
Supporting Local Business
If you are a start up, a community organization or established business, regardless of industry, Pixels can be your photographers for website, promotional and other business related photography. And yes, we take headshots!
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License All photos are ©2021 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Introduction to Pixels on Paper – Pt. 1
Ryan and I have such a loyal group of clients and followers, that we feel like people already know who we are and what we do. For those of you who perhaps do not know us, please allow me to introduce myself. Pixels on Paper captures milestones and memories through portraits, helps small and large businesses with commercial photography, branding and design, and covers both personal life events as well as public events.
Portrait Photography
We started with weddings nearly two decades ago, but soon loved that the photos that come before and after a big milestone are just as precious. So Ryan and I shoot images of newborns, 6 month and first birthday portraits, images of siblings and families as the kids grow, senior portraits, prom and graduation portraits.
Maternity
Some of my favorites portrait sessions are those where I’m capturing expectant mothers. Ask anyone.
Families & Day in the Life
As a couple, we are all about our family and our extended families, so we understand – even emphasize – the importance of getting professional family portraits taken over the years. Children grow up fast, family reunions are planned and need commemorating and sometimes, just a trip to the park needs documenting.
We are never happier than when we’re behind the lens, in natural light, mixing it up with new parents and new babies, big families, couples in love or “about to be graduates.” Regardless of season, we are photographers. Heads up for our next blog about the more commercial work we do for businesses, entrepreneurs and communities.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License All photos are ©2021 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Celebrating the Workers
Today is Labor Day and my mind turns to what this day is about: we, who work. It seems that, often in this country, we focus on the deeds of a well-publicized few…. and a bit too much, in my humble opinion. We train our eyes on a select few segments of people in this world. Meanwhile, there are over 7 billion of us on this spinning orb, and, as Walt Whitman proclaimed, we “contain multitudes.” This day is about those who do daily, unseen, uncelebrated and often underappreciated. It’s a chance to give all of us doers – a break.
But the last 18 months have been difficult for anyone who must labor to earn, live, support, and survive, so today is even more special. So here is my prayer for us all.
If you have worked consistently over the last 18 months, congratulations and well done. There were so many losses this year and you survived it. You need rest, and of course gratitude. Find rest today.
If you’ve been out of work, try not to let it crush your spirit. There will be opportunities, and there are new ones daily. What do you love to do? What do you want for yourself and your family? People are choosing new paths during this time of uncertainty, and with great outcomes. You need hope. Don’t just dine on anxiety and fear. Reach out for help. And today, I wish you a new sense of hope.
If you love what you do for work or a career, celebrate today. There are many who may never do the work they dream about, but if you are a lucky one who does have their dream job, ….. say it out loud today. “I love what I do and I’m grateful!” Find a way to celebrate today.
Finally, if you are at the beginning of something brand new – be it personal or professional – you need joy. The beginnings of journeys and adventures are pure potential. Embrace all of that joy that comes from a new start. Find joy today and bring it with you into your new enterprises.
Today, Ryan and I wish you all whatever it is you seek, be it work, rest, hope, celebration, or joy. But most of all, we wish you peace. Happy Labor Day.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License All photos are ©2021 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Best of Summer …. Part 2
Don’t mind me. I’m still just musing about summer, about how this season spoils us with harvests and makes us dream of cooler temps. It gives us some time with friends and family. Whether you are in an urban setting chatting with neighbors or in the middle of the woods camping, we all have been eager to gather and summer, like Christmas, feels like a roaming party.
Here are some more summer images from our files to share. Feel free to share yours with us on Facebook or share and tag us on Instagram..
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License All photos are ©2021 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.