I have broken toes!
The PA told me that I'm down for at least 4-6 weeks. That means that I can't do backyard sessions until around September 10.
What kind of gift do you give to a person who has everything?
In the meantime, the holidays are coming very quickly. What is a great gift for parents and grandparents, ages 50+?
Slides and negatives digitally transferred, and photo restoration.
Yes, I can do those services. I've been doing it for years, I just didn't say much about it. Check out some of these before and afters of slides and photo restoration.
With slide and negative digital transfer, I crop, color correct, and sharpen your photographs.
Here's a recent photo restoration project that I completed.
My client was very, very happy with the work that I did with this. I'm able to work on all kinds of damage, whether faded, torn, water damaged, cracked, etc. I offer hand-tinting, too. Prices vary according to damage, size of photograph, etc. I also subcontract super-8 and video transfer to digital.
Backyard portrait parties
I expect to be able to do these again after Sept 10, 2020. Many families have turned their backyards into oasises ( oases? oasi?) because they are now spending time at home. With COVID-19, families have been spending more time together, and according to those of you that I've spoken with,this have been a huge gift.
Celebrating this kind of love is really important. The closeness you're feeling now may dissipate in time, and trying to remember what it really felt like will get harder as the years go by.
I'm looking for 5 families who have the following criteria: 1. A beautiful backyard. 2. The willingness to let me use said backyard for their friends and families who would love the opportunity to do a limited edition session. 3. Credit towards artwork based on the sales of your friends and family.
Our beautiful, luxury products are available with special savings ONLY for these events. The only theme is that it's fall, so these would be done on these specific dates: October 24th and 25th; November 1; November 7th and 8th. Of course, if you wanted a week day, like a Monday or a Friday, we can certainly accommodate.
Disclaimer:
There is a requirement of 5 additional families. I will help you with asking around as I have a one-sheet for you to share with everyone, so that you will have 5 families. These five additional families cannot be part of your immediate family. All 6 families will have a full experience, and will get to see their photographs the same day and make their order.
All safety precautions will be followed, including masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. We will not be providing any refreshments, that is up to you to bring those. Remember, it may be warm on those days, so having water and other refreshments is imperative on those days. I will be waiving the session fee, but there will be a non-refundable $100 retainer to be spent towards your purchase.
Pets with Santa sponsored by BowieCLAW and Calvert Brewing Company
Here at Honey Bee Photography, we've been working with BowieCLAW for years now, and we want to keep the tradition of Pets with Santa, as well as a special themed In the Leaves Day in early October. We're manifesting that we'll be able to do the photographs outside, and orders inside in a room that is easily accessible. We're in the middle of negotiations now. I may put up a survey of some sort on my Facebook Page to get some excitement going.
Motorcycle fall sessions
Who do you who loves the open road in the fall? I am reaching out to bikers who take advantage of spring, summer, and fall with their Harleys, and in the winter, ride on those days that are 50° plus.
I have the perfect solution for you! I photograph my clients authentically, according to their lifestyle, not who I think they should be. So if you love the freedom that your motorcycle gives you, let's talk.
I do have a project coming up with a local dealer, so watch out!
Costume sessions
With Halloween being an uncertainty this year, I know that you want to try to give your kids some kind of happiness and fun with their costumes. This year, I'm doing a food drive on Saturday, October 3 from 10-2 in my studio home. My home will be sanitized for safety, and all safety measures will be followed. The session fee is 10 pieces of non-perishable food items, cans, or boxes. You'll receive a 10 minute session and a digital photograph of your choice, which you'll be able to see with my assistant on my front porch. Volume priced packages will be available, including trading cards, greeting cards, and other fun pieces. You'll have beautiful photographs of your child's fresh costume to enjoy for years to come.
With slide and negative digital transfer, I crop, color correct, and sharpen your photographs. 
