Does Your Social Media and Print Marketing Need a Makeover?

I know, I know.  It's barely Autumn.  It isn't even October yet.  Or, what I like to call, ROCKtober.

Blink, and the holidays will be here.  They start NOW, with prepping for Halloween.  I mean, I picked up the CUTEST Halloween shirt up today.  It's soooo sparkly!

Anyway, now's the best time to do your headshots, because everyone's pumped up that the leaves are changing, fun times will be had, and the whirlwind holiday prep is coming!  In January, you'll want to update your website, your social media, and your print marketing.  Don't wait til January to get your headshots done.  Do you know why?  Because most people indulge a bit over the holiday season, and put off doing photos for their websites, because they feel like they need to lose a couple of pounds.

Coming off of summer, now is the best time to do your photographs, because you still have a slight tan, the kids are in school, so you can focus a bit more on yourself, and you just colored your hair.  Or  you're about to color your hair with that gorgeous color combo you've been eyeing for bayalage, and you just can't wait to make that happen.

So, October 17 is the day, and boy, do I have a great deal for you!  I'm teaming up with Adam Santavicca of CBay Advisory on October 17, because he gives a FREE monthly seminar to the members and community of Crofton at the Chamber of Commerce office, and this just couldn't be MORE PERFECT.  

This date is by appointment, only.  Before your session, we'll talk on the phone, and discuss what you love about what you do, what your why is, and how you want to portray yourself in your photographs.  We'll also talk about your current logo, and any updates you'll be doing in the near future with the branding of your business.  We'll talk colors, clothing style, accessories, props, and many other things that will help your headshot session be successful.  I also have resources for you, if you need help with your hands looking smoother for your session, or your lips looking chapped.  I've got you covered!!!

The day of the session, we'll take 15 minutes to do about 10 different photographs.  You're welcome to have a second outfit, as long as you can get into it quickly.  You'll get to be with my assistant straight after your session to look at your photographs and choose your very favorite ones. Within five (5) business days, you'll receive your beautifully done headshots via dropbox/email, retouched, and you're looking your absolute best!

I know you are dying to know how much this is, because there's SO MUCH VALUE packed in this.  With all of this amazing service, you'll receive your first 2 headshots for only $150!  After that, they are $100 each. 

Now, I know what you're thinking:  What a GREAT DEAL!!!  I'll be so confident and excited to get my photograph done, and I can't wait to see how they turn out!  Depending on when your appointment is, you'll be able to network before and after Adam's presentation, and we are providing light refreshments for all to enjoy.  Bring PLENTY of business cards with you, so that you'll be able to trade with other professionals that day.

In case you're wondering... here's what I've done in the past.

Here's what Leslie, from Severn Bank (bottom row, 2nd from the left), had to say about her experience with getting her headshot done with HBP:

"Megan was really good about helping me feel so comfortable in front of the camera.  I'd just had photos done with my company, and I just hated them.  Megan knew exactly how to pose me, helped me to relax and smile, and the way she retouched me looks so natural!  I really love my photograph!  She also photographed my family, and I'll tell you, she did an amazing job.  The colors she helped me choose goes with my decor, and my adult children even love them!  They are not easy to impress.  Anyway, I'm so glad we have Megan as our photographer.  I wish I could take her with me on my vacations!"

For more information, give Megan a call at 240-766-8966 to find out more about how to have a successful headshot done.

Upcoming Special Events

It's Fall, and you know what that means!  Sipping hot cider, going on hayrides, creating memories.  Blink, and before you know it, it's Thanksgiving.

This fall, at Honey Bee Photography, we've put together a variety of Special Events to help different families to reconnect and rediscover what they love about each other, ending with artwork that will impact your family and draw you closer together, during the best time of the year.  Listed below is our calendar of events.

Honey Bee Photography Upcoming Events

10/12 This Is Me Sessions, Samhain Edition

Do you celebrate the change of seasons and harvest with a pagan tradition?  This is the session for you.  This Is Me sessions help women to reconnect, and rediscover things about themselves that daily life has kept them from with education, career, and family.  In this, we'll explore what you love about Samhain and how it relates to your experiences.  

As this is a Special Event Date, our sessions are :45 minutes long, and will be in studio for convenience.  Basic props will be available, and we'll discuss what to wear, and what you'd love to bring with you.

If you are looking for a session that is outside and more organic, we can do a full experience with hair, makeup, and 100% bespoke to you.

10/15 AA Schools closed Special Magic of Fall Sessions

Our Magic of Fall sessions are fun, festive, and family friendly!  (Did you see what I did there? So fabulous!)

We are opening up 3 Special Event MOF experiences and sessions just for families who have children who attend school in Anne Arundel County.  Bonus pricing is available only for these sessions.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY THREE (3) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

10/17 Headshot Day at Pongo’s Learning Lab

When you look at your headshot, do you have to kind of squint a little because it was done 10 years ago, and it doesn't quite look like you, anymore?  Or is it one that was "free" by your HR department manager, because she has a camera?  Or finally, is it a selfie in the driver's seat of your car?

 We're teaming up with Adam Santavicca of CBay Advisory, who gives a monthly presentation to the Crofton Chamber of Commerce members on better ways to grow their businesses.  As the Chamber's office is two doors down from Pongo's, it's very convenient to have a no-stress headshot session done, and then get to do some networking with lunch and learn something new.  

If you get your head shot done in the morning, you'll be able to network and head over to the chamber, for the 11:30 am presentation.  If you come for the 11:30 presentation first, you'll just head over to Pongo's, where we'll be, and do your headshot then.  It's a total win-win situation.

Adam and I are providing lunch, so you'll be able to nibble and enjoy your time together with new networking friends.

Your head shot experience includes a phone consultation to talk about how you want your audience to see you in your most authentic light, your 15 minute session with me, then you get to sit with my assistant to go over your favorites, and purchase them.  I'll retouch them lightly, and get them to you within a week.  All of this, PLUS 2 of your favorite photographs, for only $150 (a $200 value).  Each additional photograph is $100.

   

10/18 PG and Howard Schools closed Special Magic of Fall Sessions

Our Magic of Fall sessions are fun, festive, and family friendly!  (Did you see what I did there? So fabulous!)

We are opening up 5 Special Event MOF experiences and sessions just for families who have children who attend school in Prince George's and Howard Counties.  Bonus pricing is available only for these sessions.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY FIVE (5) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

10/27 Magic of Autumn Special Event 9-2

According to the experts, we'll be in peak fall foliage, and so this date is the PERFECT day to do your family portraits.  We are photographing ONLY 5 families this day (45 minute sessions) and these are going to be held at a specific spot where there is plenty of gorgeous color.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY FIVE (5) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

11/2 Magic of Autumn Special Event 9-2

According to the experts, we'll be in peak fall foliage, and so this date is the PERFECT day to do your family portraits.  We are photographing ONLY 5 families this day (45 minute sessions) and these are going to be held at a specific spot where there is plenty of gorgeous color.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY FIVE (5) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

11/9 Fundraiser Bowie CLAW Pets with Santa

This event far surpasses any other opportunity your pets and family has to spend with Santa!  Our Santa loves pets, kids, and everyone in between, so you'll have posed and candid with Santa, as well as some others that will show off your pets' sweet and cheeky ways.  ONLY one date, by appointment only, at Calvert Brewing Company.  240-766-8966

11/17 Studio Holiday Card Sessions:  Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yule

These sessions are for families who love the holiday spirit AND want their kids to look really great for their holiday cards.  This experience includes your Excitement phone call, where we talk about what you and your family loves about your holiday of choice, and together, we'll plan your photographs and card design, so on the day of your session, you're all ready to go.  Your session will last for a half hour, and you'll see your photographs directly afterwards by my assistant.  We are offering bonus pricing on this date only, so please plan to spend about an hour with us.  We have time for ONLY 8 FAMILIES on this day. (Santa Baby sessions are unavailable this year, sorry)

11/23 Studio Holiday Card Sessions:  Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yule

These sessions are for families who love the holiday spirit AND want their kids to look really great for their holiday cards.  This experience includes your Excitement phone call, where we talk about what you and your family loves about your holiday of choice, and together, we'll plan your photographs and card design, so on the day of your session, you're all ready to go.  Your session will last for a half hour, and you'll see your photographs directly afterwards by my assistant.  We are offering bonus pricing on this date only, so please plan to spend about an hour with us.  We have time for ONLY 8 FAMILIES on this day. (Santa Baby sessions are unavailable this year, sorry)

11/24, 11/26, 11/27, 11/29, 11/30 Family Legacy Sessions, for 3+generations

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, and with our global living these days, sometimes a family can only get together for a couple of days during that one crucial week.  The experts don't say that Thanksgiving week is the most highly traveled week out of the year for nothing!

This year, we are offering something so incredibly special for these families, and there's SO MUCH VALUE, that we just can't fit it all on here.  Please note that we are very limited on the number of families we can work with, as these sessions do take time, and you'll be able to see your photographs projected on the wall right after your session.  Your family members will receive the full experience, to help you all rediscover what you love about each other, and reconnect with each other, because let's face it.... some siblings are more excited than others to have family photographs taken.  We're able to get everyone on board and excited to do family photographs. 

(If I tell you here how I do it, it wouldn't be so successful!  You'll just have to trust me!)

Please visit this blog post for pertinent details!  Thanks! 

 12/1 Last Minute Studio Holiday Card Sessions

These sessions are for families who wait til the last minute for their holiday cards.  This experience includes your Excitement phone call, where we talk about what you and your family loves about your holiday of choice, and together, we'll plan your photographs and card design, so on the day of your session, you're all ready to go.  Your session will last for a half hour, and you'll see your photographs directly afterwards by my assistant.  We are offering bonus pricing on this date only, so please plan to spend about an hour with us. In order for your cards to arrive in a timely manner, you have to do your order on this date.  We have time for ONLY 4 FAMILIES on this day. (Santa Baby sessions are unavailable this year, sorry)