Diane Jarvis-Schuller

I sure hope I get to photograph more cars in future. I enjoyed that photo shoot quite a lot.

This is my first storyboard (made within Lightroom). It’s a 10 x 20 and will be finished with a linen texture and mounted on 2mm styrene for stability and ease of framing. Unfortunately, because the photo journal background is also white, it’s not as easy to envision where the edges are — it’s much more impressive when seen as a ‘whole’ rather than blending in with the background. I’ve been teaching myself all kinds of different techniques and am pleased with my first storyboard. Next on my learning slate is creating holiday greeting cards. Hang on Martha, there’s no stopping me now!

Perhaps the next storyboard will have a colour background so you can really get the entire effect when viewed on your screen. I’ve recently changed my pricing and, rather than offer a reduced price for prints ordered within 15 days of the proofs going online, clients will now receive a complimentary 10×20 storyboard when they place an order within 7 days of their proofs going online — I may carry this promotion over into 2010.  I have an extremely busy day ahead, 3 orders to place, a delivery to make, trip to town to get my hair cut, dogs to walk … you get the picture! Happy days everyone.

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Diane is an on-location lifestyle photographer serving central and northern Alberta & British Columbia. Visit her portfolio at Diane Schuller Photography.

Please Note: This was a limited time offer and the offer has now been closed. Please check in regularly or join my Facebook photography page to learn of future casting calls. Casting calls are always time limited.

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Are you pregnant? Or do you know someone who is? Consider this my official casting call to anyone who is expecting a baby between now and the end of October for maternity sessions.

I have not yet had the opportunity to photograph a mother-to-be and would so very much love to add you to my portfolio. I wish to photograph the expectant mom using natural light in natural surroundings. I’ve been studying top maternity photographers and have gleaned many wonderful ideas for showcasing you in the most flattering ways. You and I will do a pre-session consultation so we can get to know one another, you share your preferences with me, and I can share my vision with you. I won’t put you in any unflattering or uncomfortable poses. Together, we’ll capture your maternal beauty and unique personality.

As with all my creative sessions, your maternity session includes our pre-shoot consultation, travel to your home or location of choice, my time & expertise during the creative session (for up to two hours), all of my post processing afterwards, and a private online viewing gallery of your proofs approximately one week after our session. Visit my website to view my portfolio and to find out more about this casting call, click on the “Specials” tab when you arrive at my website. I look forward to hearing from you and documenting this important time of your life!

Please contact me by using the “Contact” form (located in the dark grey navigation bar near the top of this photo journal) to book your session now, or to arrange for a gift certificate for someone you know! First come, first served! Limited time offer.

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Diane is an on-location lifestyle photographer anxiously looking forward to photographing mothers-to-be. She is not limited by location, serving central & northern Alberta and B.C.

** UPDATE: I have learned that the Think Pink organization has, unfortunately, closed down and the program is no longer available.**

I am excited to announce a partnership with Think Pink Photography. Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. Think Pink Photography is a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through their professional photographer network, they are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

To support the cause, Think Pink Photography has partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.

Please subscribe to their blog (on the Think Pink website) and tell your friends and family about Think Pink Photography. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.

I encourage you to view the Think Pink website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Think Pink Photography! If you hire me, mention Think Pink and I will make a personal donation to the organization. If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Think Pink session, please contact me for details (for your convenience, please use the “Contact” button at the top of this photo journal).

As a cancer survivor myself, I am very proud to be a network photographer with Think Pink Photography, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at http://www.thinkpinkphotography.org

PLEASE NOTE: This was the original reward program. It has now been updated so there is more fairness to both the referral and the person referring. This one is now discontinued for the “new and improved version”!

Announcing the launch of my Referral Reward Program

As you may or may not know, almost all of my marketing is done by word of mouth. To keep prices down for my clients, I seldom spend money on advertisements. Instead, I would rather reward my clients for spreading my name around.

Diane Schuller Photography referral program is my gift to you!  The greatest compliment is to see my clients again; just as much a compliment is a referral to friends, family, and co-workers.  Each time a new client books an appointment with your recommendation, it is accepted with my deepest appreciation so I’ll send a $25 gift card for you to enjoy during your next visit.  Gift cards are unlimited and transferrable; use them toward session fees, gifts for friends, and/or additional prints.

• Returning Clients Receive 25% off your portrait sessions.
• Your referral rewards will be credited after the person you referred has paid for and completed their session.

Book with a Friend and Save! (split the session fee). Plus receive a complimentary 5×7 each!!

Thank you for your support!

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Diane is an on-location lifestyle photographer capturing honest moments of you, your family, or your pets. Visit Diane Schuller Photography.

Not another tie … or baseball cap! I know, dads can be difficult to buy for. Make it easy this year and get a gift he’ll actually use: heartwarming photos of the people he loves (pets too).

Father’s Day shopping doesn’t need to be so difficult.  With that in mind, I’m helping you out by running a Father’s Day sale on gift certificates.  No trips to the crowded mall and a sure fire hit with any dad. It’s also a great way to get some photos for yourself too!  Besides, what dad doesn’t appreciate great photographs of his family?

To order your gift certificates, drop me a line at dianeschuller @ gmail . com (remove spaces) and we’ll get it done. My gift certificates come in the denomination of your choice starting at $50 and arrive gift wrapped. Don’t wait too long — there is less than a month to make sure you’ve got Father’s Day shopping all wrapped up. Father’s Day is June 21st this year.

To help you celebrate Father’s Day, for every gift certificate of $100 or more, I will throw in a non-printable DVD of all the successful images from the session (ideal for website sharing or email) as a bonus.  Feel free to share this offer with friends and family! Visit www.dianeschuller.com

Gift certificates must be ordered and paid in full by June 20, 2009 to be eligible for the bonus offer. Gift certificates, including any outstanding balances, expire in one year (on June 20, 2010).

“Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad.” ~Anne Geddes

Diane is a lifestyle photographer serving Grande Prairie and northern Alberta/BC. Visit Diane Schuller Photography.