Family Photography
David Martin, Tecumseh, Michigan
"Thank you, Gregg, for our family portrait. We had a great time going to the different locations; which gave us so many options. our portrait is in our dining room and we enjoy it every day."
I Have Family Portraits From The Time They Were Small Right Up Until Recently...
It’s not always easy but the memories I have will always be cherished. Once they graduated high school, moved out, and got married- I have to admit it is not always the easiest thing to get everyone together (including two grandsons). But somehow we manage to on a regular basis.
Kim Zimmerman, Riga, Michigan
"Thank you so much for the photos! I am so excited to hang them in my home and to present our family with theirs. you did a fantastic job! Thanks again for being so fantastic with my family and making our photo session lighthearted and fun. You have a special quality to make everyone feel at ease, which the end result makes the photos so natural."
We Can Stop The Clock. Memories Are The Most Valuable Thing We Own.
Can you relate to this at all? I wake up every morning and wonder where the time is going. Do you ever do that? Have you noticed that, the older you and your children get, the faster time seems to fly? I’m very lucky-I get to see my grown up son Steven and my grown-up (and married) daughter Sheri on a semi-regular basis. They both live in the area. But here is one of the things I am most pleased about...
Throughout This Page You Will See And Hear From Families Who Have Had Their Lives Forever Enriched By The Lasting Memories Of Family Portraits...
...But There Were Things Even They Didn’t Know When They Started Looking For A Photographer...
If you’re at all like most of the families on this website, you probably haven’t given a lot of thought to having a family portrait created. Don’t worry-that’s pretty normal. You’ve got a lot of things going on in your life. Life is busier and crazier than ever and family life in particular seems to be happening at an ever-accelerating pace.
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5 Myths, Mistakes, and Misconceptions About Having A Family
#1 Myth, Mistake, Or Misconception:
“There’s No Way To Guarantee I Will Love My Family Portrait.”
WRONG! Depending on who creates your family portrait, that is. Just suppose you had a family portrait created and your son or daughter didn’t look natural in it. The photograph was “ok” but it didn’t turn out quite the way you wanted. Should you have to pay for it? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I believe strongly that no one should ever have to pay for a photograph they don’t really like. That is why I offer the following guarantee.
That’s my guarantee and personal promise to you. Obviously, I’m totally confident you will love the portraits I create of your family. I believe that these portraits will become one of your most prized possessions-that, if your house were on fire, you would grab them on the way out of your burning home. This is not arrogance. I cannot stand arrogance. This is just how much I believe in a family’s relationship. This is why I choose to create family portraits and I can’t wait to create yours.
#2 Myth, Mistake, Or Misconception:
All Family Portraits Are Created Equal.”
INCORRECT. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you’re at all like most people. You’ve probably had this question going through your mind: “How do I choose the right photographer?” In fact, you may have even thought of someone in your family-an uncle, a grandparent, even a friend-who is a bit of an amateur photographer. Why not have this person create the photograph of your family?
Question: “Just suppose someone were to create the perfect family portrait-One where you and your loved ones looked better than ever, happier than ever-A portrait that meant the world to you-what would that be worth?
No price tag can be put on your family’s memories. They are and always will be priceless. So, why would you ever want to gamble with those memories? It’s just a question of whether you believe a portrait of your family could really mean that much to you.
The Photographer You Choose Should Care About Your Family And Your Memories, Not Just About “Making A Buck” Off You.
I Pride myself on becoming a family friend of every family I photograph. I’ve even had some come up and give me a big hug when I happen to see them on the street. You see, I didn’t get into photography to get rich. Believe me, there are better (and easier) ways to make a fast buck.
But I chose to become a professional photographer. Why? Because I realized that making all the money in the world meant nothing to me if I didn’t feel like I was making a difference.
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I Realized That Memories Were Priceless-That There Was No More Noble Or Wonderful Profession Than To Become A “Memory Giver”
As I grew up, seeing all the wonderful memories my dad created of family and friends. Some of the people in my family I never had the opportunity to meet! I really enjoy going through all the photographs he had created. I knew I just had to do the same thing. But not just of my family, but of others as well. So that they can have the same feelings that I still enjoy.
Time is the one thing that none of us seem to have enough of. It’s the one thing that money can’t buy. It’s the one thing that we would all give just about anything for more of. Through photography, we can hold on to the moments in our lives that we wish could last forever.
#3 Myth, Mistake, Or Misconception:
“Family Portraits Have To Be Created In A Professional Studio-And They Have To Look Boring.”
If your like most people, when you think of a PROFESSIONAL family portrait, you think of all of you gathered in front of a "painted background" in a photography studio, posed unnaturally, and all saying "cheese" as the photographer snaps the picture. Now, is that something a family will cherish for a lifetime? I think not. Yes it may capture the whole family together, but it will never capture your family relationships-your family's love.
Picture instead: All of you gathered in your favorite room in your home. Or outside on the new deck you just had built. Or in your backyard by the pine trees that give your yard so much character. All of you are dressed in clothes the photographer helped you chose-clothing that conveys your individual personalities, but still look great together.
Well, that's what makes the difference, and that's what I'll do for you.
And This Is SO Important: All Of You Feel Totally Comfortable In Front Of The Camera!
Do you know ANYONE who feels totally comfortable in front of a camera? I'll bet you don't. I don't. Nearly everyone I've ever met tells me the same thing: "I never look natural in pictures." The last thing you want is a photograph where you or your family members have that fake "posed" look on your face.
That is why it's so important that you feel very natural and comfortable with your photographer. Just think of how great your family would look if your best friend was creating your photograph. They would all look so happy and natural! I take pride in developing very close relationships with all my clients, and their entire family.
There’s no cost or obligation to just chat with me, and it will make the whole difference as to how great your portraits will look. Simply CLICK HERE to find out how to contact me by phone, just to chat.
Don’t worry. I’m not going to try to “sell you” on working with me. I’m already very busy, and I don’t need to pressure anyone to work with me as a photographer. I’ll just talk to you about your portraits, and help you discover what your photographs could be like.
If you decide to have me create your portraits-great. If not, no problem.
#4 Myth, Mistake, Or Misconception:
"There's No One To Help Me Make Choices About Clothing, Hair, Make-up, Location, etc..."
Okay, normally you would be right thinking that. However, I pride myself in being different. I'm going to help you with all of those things, WHETHER I'M YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER OR NOT!
I Will Give You That Information Free-Without Any Obligation.
By now you are probably considering having a family portrait created. You may even be considering choosing me as your photographer-but I don't want you to make that decision just yet.
No matter who creates your photographs for you, you will need to make some decisions. What clothing should your family wear? Where should this photograph be created? How heavy should the make-up be on the ladies in the photograph? There are a number of things to think about, and I will walk you through all of them personally.
What Should You Do Right This Second?
(and why?)
Pick up the phone, and call my studio. CLICK HERE for the number.
Even if it's after business hours, still call right now. I've got an answering machine that is just waiting to cheerfully take your message, and I'll personally call you back so that we can chat. Just let me know when it's a good time to call you back. Don't worry, I'm not going to "pressure" you at all into working with me. Plus, there's no cost at all for us to chat.
When you call, we'll chat briefly about the things you will need to know. I will tell you a bit about me. I'll answer all your questions about how to prepare for your family portrait.. It won't be a long call, but it will be one of the most important calls you make.
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#5 Myth, Mistake, Or Misconception:
"There's No Rush TO Have A Family Portrait Created Right Now."
You know how things are. If you don't pick up the phone right now, and at least call me to chat about your family portrait, you will probably get swamped with other things, and forget about it. Then, before you know it, a year-two years-five years have gone by. How different will your family be then?
You see, time is ticking...and it's never going to stop.
First, Your Child Takes His Or Her First Step. Next, Learns To Ride A Bike. Later, Gets A Driver's License. Graduates From High School. Gets Married. Starts A Family Of His Or Her Own.
These are precious times, and although things will change, this moment never has to slip from your fingers.
Don't put this off. You know how life is. We put things off, and before we know it, Everything has changed. If your life is half as crazy as mine is, year after year you find yourself frustrated at the things you wanted to do, and never got done. A family portrait is something you deserve.
Plus, You Will Save 50% By Acting Right Now!
Just suppose you call my studio and chat with me. Just suppose you decide you would like me to be your photographer. As long as you are one of the first 49 people to call me (for your FREE chat), I will send you a 50% OFF certificate in the mail that will allow you to deduct 50% off the creation of your family portrait!
What does all that mean? All you do is call me to chat. I'll answer all your questions about family photography. I'll send you your 50% off certificate. If you decide to have your family portrait created by me, you may use the certificate to save 50% off the creation of your images. It's that simple.
"A Family Story-How A Dad Was Ill And Knew This Might Be The Last Chance To Have A Family Portrait..."
Life is so terribly short. But, at the same time, life is such a wonderful gift. And the memories we keep of these moments with our family will last forever.
Why Your Family Portrait Will Become More Valuable To You Than Anything Else In Your Home:
Do you have a photograph of your family that, if you were running from your burning home, would be the one thing you save (other than your family members, of course) on the way out?
Now, I'm not talking about a "snapshot" that was taken during a family outing on the Fourth Of July. I'm talking about a wonderful photograph, created by a professional photographer, that not only captures your family's true bonds and relationships, but also does so in a way that you'd be proud to display openly in your home for the rest of your life.
It's Not To Late. This Moment, Right Now, Can Be Held Onto For The Rest Of Your Life-For You To Share With Family And Friends.
You don't need to make a big decision right now. You don't have to choose your photographer-you don't even have to decide that now is the time for your family portrait. Just take one small step toward holding onto your family's happiest moments RIGHT NOW.
Just Call My Studio, And We'll Chat. And, Remember, If You Decide You Want Me To Create Your Family Portrait, You Save 50% Off It's Creation. It's All Up To You.
Once again, CLICK HERE for my studio number, and you can call any time. If I don't answer, just leave your name and phone number and I'll call you back. If you're thinking of this family portrait as a GIFT FOR SOMEONE, let me know, so when I call you back, I only ask for you, and don't spoil the surprise!
Your Family Portrait Is Only One Phone Call Away...
Make the call now. It will be a call you will be glad you made for the rest of your life. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Gregg S. Brindamour
P.S. Remember, call me just to chat. There's no cost and no obligation for this chat. These are your memories, don't trust them to just anyone. You've nothing to lose, and so many great memories to gain.. Call my studio now-no cost, no obligation.