The verdict is in...

I, Beth Martin of Beth Martin Photography in Bryant, AR, have earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from the Professional Photographic Certification Commission!!!

The Commission currently recognizes less than 2,000 Certified Professional Photographers and only 21 in the state of Arkansas. I am so excited since this is a big achievement in this industry.

 
Becoming certified requires passing a rigorous written exam, submitting images and routinely showing proof of maintaining your skills. In the photography industry, it is a mark of continued excellence. For my clients, it acknowledges that I value my customers and what they expect from me. I honestly want to give you my best!

So when you see the sticker on my door and the certificate on my wall, you know what it means. You know that I have been tested and approved as a professional and you can expect the best when you come to Beth Martin Photography.

Limited Edition Easter Sessions - Booking NOW

Now is the time to schedule your session! On April 1-2, the studio is once again offering a limited-edition session for Easter. Saturday appointments are going fast, so call soon if you must come on Saturday!!

We will have real bunnies this year! I'm excited about this year's little furry additions and I think the kids will be excited to see our little Peter Cottontail!

Contact the studio at (501) 454-9154 or by e-mail at bethmartinphoto@yahoo.com

Upcoming Holiday Schedule

As much as I don't want to admit it, the holidays are fast approaching. So brace yourselves... it's time to schedule your Christmas portrait session!

Here are the dates you'll need to take note of for the rest of the year.

Christmas Quick Pics are November 19-20. Schedule NOW for the best appointment. After school and Saturday morning sessions book first.

It takes about 3 weeks to receive your order. With this in mind, please note that orders need to be placed by December 3 to guarantee Christmas delivery. Custom frame orders need to be in by the end of November. (I'm talking to my supplier and will repost if this changes)

Orders placed December 7-10 will have a $35 rush charge to ensure Christmas delivery. All orders placed after December 10 will be ready when we reopen in January.

The studio will be closed December 21 - January 7. We will reopen January 11.


Remember that you can order Christmas cards using any session completed in 2010! These do have the same production time of 3 weeks so call soon for an appointment to choose your pose and favorite card design.

Studio hours are Tuesday - Friday with appointments available from 10 - 4:30.

Pricing Menu Change

After 5+ years in business, we have to make a change in session and print prices. This is a necessary increase that has only happened once before in the history of this business. It will take effect on Wednesday, September 1. Any sessions booked before this time will receive the current (2009-10) prices!

You should know this change is only because you deserve the best quality and the best service, and honestly...we want to keep giving you more of it!

Thank you for helping Beth Martin Photography grow so much over the past few years and thanks again for your understanding on this price increase.

I'm working on the next newsletter and it's packed with exciting specials, events and freebies for the summer and fall! If you are not on the e-mail list, send me an e-mail and ask to be added! You won't want to miss this one!
bethmartinphoto@yahoo.com

New Website

After what seems like forever and a day, the new website has finally been launched! It has been completely redesigned and every photo has been updated! Some of you may have noticed already.

With the new layout, we were able to add additional pages for pricing, session information and even an "about the artist" section. The plan is to continue adding information that will help you make the best choices for your own portrait art.

I hope the new design will give you a better understanding of the studio's style, what to expect from us, and ideas for your child or family's portrait session.

Please visit http://www.bethmartinphoto.com/ and I hope you enjoy! If you encounter any problems, please e-mail the studio so they can be investigated and corrected.

And just so you have something cute to look at, here is one from a recent newborn session - Miss Addison Grace

Email List

I had a thought this afternoon... I haven't asked in a long time so, are you getting e-mails from the studio? There have been several sent out already this year announcing different things going on around here (and coupons!). If you have not gotten these, please add bethmartinphoto@yahoo.com to your address book so the spam blocker won't catch it. Then e-mail me and ask to be added to the list - just to make sure I have your address!

And for those of you wanting to know... I am working on the Easter set! I won't let you down and certainly don't plan to skip Easter this year. Details to come...

Headed Out

The studio will be closed Feb 8-12 for training.

I am headed to Hot Springs for Delta School... this is a very exciting week for photographers! Delta School is a week of photography bootcamp, so I say! They bring in renowned photographers from all around the country and we have the wonderful opportunity to be their students. This year I will sit under the instruction of Hanson Fong and Gary Meek.

Hanson Fong of San Francisco, California, is globally recognized as one of the premier wedding portrait photographers in the industry today and he has over 30 years practicing the Art of Photography.

Gary Meek teaches a Certified Professional Photographer prep class. His class description includes, "Our goal is not to teach you what to do but to teach you how to do, and give you the working knowledge of photography to let you go back to your studios and become a more accomplished photographer. This week long class is most likely the most intense photographic learning experience that you will ever encounter".


So if you see me the weeks following Delta School, my head may be spinning with new ideas!!!! I will be playing catch up starting Feb. 15 so please be patient as I work to return e-mails and calls.

Congratulations Whitney!

A photo from Whitney Draper's 7 month session (part of the Watch Me Grow program) was chosen for the cover of this month's Kid's Directory!

YEAAAAAA Whitney!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course, I'm a little proud that my work has made it onto a magazine cover :)