PIN-UP PERFECTION DAY IS MARCH 27TH, 2010

WHO SAID PIN-UPS WERE A THING OF THE PAST?

March 27 will be our first Sudbury Pin-Up Perfection day.  Please read this entire page as it has all the information you will need to take advantage of this very colorful event.

Pin-Up Perfection Day  IS Saturday March 27th, 2010
(by appointment)

There are only 8 openings left for this day so you need to call and book your slot.  Call Jocelyne at 705-693-0654

Our Pin-Up Perfection Sessions are a completely different experience from our other sessions.  Oh, don’t be mistaken, you still have fun, you will still laugh, and you will walk away with some amazing images, but you will also be creating a timeless image of yourself. One that will be completely different than any other images you may have of yourself.  Your Pin-Up Perfection image will show a side of you that hasn’t been captured before and one that your family and friends will be jealous that you had your image created before them.

5 REASONS TO BE A PIN-UP PERFECTIONIST

1.  Because  your image will be colorful, exciting and something new.

2. You always knew you had it in you but never had a chance to express your Pin-Up “attitude”.

3. It will make a great gift for your boyfriend, husband or girlfriend
(who wouldn’t want an Iphone pic of you?_

4. It’s another reason to get your hair & make-up done and leave the house.

5. You will look HOT!  We promise.

We have several different  types of   Pin-Up Perfection Sessions but we will only be offering one specific session on March 27th.  The session will consist of one clothing style (your choice) with whatever props you like or no props at all (sometimes those are the best). Jocelyne and I will pick the image with  the best expression and pose and your finale image will be fully retouched will  a “Hodgified” solid background in the color that best matches the outfit you were  wearing (just like the above and below images).

Some CLOTHING tips for your Pin-Up Session

* The more colorful the better.  Pinks, purples, light blue, orange, yellow, greens, polka dots,  all work well for these types of shots.  Think 40′s.

* Avoid logos of any kind, we don’t want to date the image to anything other than the 40′s.

* Sundresses, fishnet stockings, bustier, frilly skirts, short shorts, tie up tops, and old style bathing suites look great for this type of portrait. And don’t forget the shoes!!!  Mary-Janes, pumps, high heels etc..

* This isn’t about clothing but hair and make-up.  You can do your own that’s just fine, but if you wish to get the most out of your session we suggest getting a professional Pin-Up Stylist.  Read on for more information.

Read what Jacqueline said about her Pin-Up Perfection Session

“I really enjoyed spending time with James and Jocelyn; the photo session was more like ‘hanging out with friends’, laughing and joking with each other (and a little goofing off of course)! That made it so much easier to be comfortable in front of the lens which in turn made for AMAZING images! James and Jocelyn were both open to hearing my ideas as well as putting their spin on things. When I saw the first final image, my eyes were hungry for more! Anticipation kept building and I just kept being more and more impressed by what I saw. I look forward to my next ‘Hodgins Experience’!”

Jacqueline Jameson

This is what Melanie had to say about her Pin-Up Session

“Though I am not a model, I do consider myself a bit of a thrill-seeker. And this experience was just that – a thrill. Preparing for the pin-up photo shoot (rockabilly hair, ‘50s inspired makeup, playful outfits) was so much fun and the session at James Hodgins Photography was an amazing experience. James and Joce made me feel really comfortable – they’re great, down-to-earth people. Posing as a pin-up girl felt completely out of my element and that is why I LOVED it. It was exciting and I think all the ladies should try it. Get all dolled up. Pucker those lips. Work those hips. Feel glamorous. And be prepared for tons of fun.”

There are only 8 openings left for this day so you need to call and book your slot.  Call Jocelyne at 705-693-0654

SO WHAT DO YOU GET?

Your session will include 1 Fully Retouched 5×7  Hodgified Pin-Up Perfection Print with 2 wallets (of the same pose)  and I-File for email, facebook, myspace or whatever other online social presence you might have.

SO WHAT DOES IT COST?

This  is a one time  promotion event for our Pin-Up Perfections at a low cost of

If you wish to have your hair and makeup done (which we highly suggest) please contact our Pin-Up Stylist Amanda Casagrande

Phone 626-8588 or email misscasagrande@gmail.com

Professional Pin-Up Hair & Make-Up for $75

Amanda just did 8 sessions with us this past week and the hair and make-up were OUTSTANDING!

BE THE FIRST 5 TO CALL AND RECEIVE AN 8X10 MAG COVER FREE

Pin-Up Perfection Day  IS Saturday March 27th, 2010
(by appointment)

There are only 8 openings left for this day so you need to call and book your slot.  Call Jocelyne at 705-693-0654  Don’t Delay!

Say hello to Simon.   This is Simon. Exactly how behaved the whole session.  Tongue out, tail wagging, happy as can be.
I love dog day.

Of course, I am not attending, but documenting.  Today was another series of images for the Cambrian College Programs.  This image was metering the amount of “wind” created by the fan.  It was pretty technical, and of course I tuned myself out (like I usually do).

DOG DAY IMAGE #3

“Django”

This guy just had that “in your face” look.

Well today was another great day.  The sun was out, it was a “LITTLE” warmer and of course we went diving again. This time though I was armed with my camera.  Hit a great reef dive, and then after that we went snorkeling to Shark Ray Alley with loads of nurse sharks and rays.  I just inquired about the fishing on this island and I have 3 choices.  Reef, Deep and Flats.  Well reef will be barracuda (which I have caught), deep will be grouper, jacks and mahimahi (which I have done) and Flats will be bone fish (something I have never done).  So guess what, I will be bonefishing on the flats on the other side of the island someday this week.  I just have to figure which one, and if I want bring Rob with me (the Anti Fish Whisperer.  Oh yea, our other peice of luggage arrived today and Joce’s eyes have turned back to the beautiful green color, which is much more pleasing than the Satan Red.

Here is our pimped out ride we rented  for the week.

Here are a few from my first try with my Canon G11

 

Here is a Happy New Year Video for you.

Joce and I cannot express enough how much we appreciate all of you.  We have had our best year yet and our business is growing by leaps and bounds.  We feel truly honored to have met, documented and been a part of all of our clients lives.  We say it over and over….we have the best jobs in the World.  We look forward meeting new clients and form new relationships.  HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

When we create family portraits (indoors or outdoors) we always include everyone.  Some people think we create the one portrait and then it’s done.  Not so.  We break down the family into individual portraits, groupings, sub families etc..  This ensures that everyone is captured and it also makes it much easier for the family to create wall groupings with the portraits we created.  Here are a few individuals of the “kids”  from Michelle & Mark’s family portrait (Posted in an earlier post).

Just received this great email from one of our destination wedding couples.
(She has been sitting on this for awhile )

“When we first got engaged we knew we wanted to do a destination wedding, and that we wanted amazing wedding photos to enjoy for years to come.  After looking on the websites for the resorts we quickly realized that photography was not their strong suit.

So the search was on to find a photographer that could capture our special day, and then some.  When we came across James Hodgins photography we were blown away by his creativity and editorial type style.  His attention to detail was like nothing we had seen before, and the way he used lighting and special effects was remarkable.

The first time we met with James and Jocelyne we knew we had made the right decision because we felt instantly comfortable around them.  You could tell they were very excited to shoot the wedding, and were very good at listening to what style we wanted.  They had a great balance between having a well operated business, and just having fun and genuinely enjoying their work.

With destination weddings there were a lot of other details we had to deal with, like traveling arrangements, hotels etc…  James and Jocelyne were always very understanding and patient and took the stress off of these situations, which was very helpful.   They were always so great at giving quick responses to any questions or concerns we may have had.

Once arriving in Jamaica, they never lost sight of why they were there.  They got to work right away scoping out different locations around the resort to set up photo shoots.  Together they were amazing at coming up with some outstanding ideas, but they were also very open to any suggestions we may have had also.

On the day of the wedding they were very organized and knew when and where they needed to be.  They made all our friends and family feel relaxed, and they assured all my “anti-photo” relatives that they would get the best shots ever and that they were doing great0 (which just made the day go by that much smoother.  Thanks for that James. )

During the ceremony James was amazing at capturing the moments without having to be right up in our faces.  Half the wedding party didn’t even realize that he was taking pictures, which made it so much more relaxed and natural. (That’s the sign of a true master)

After  the ceremony we were dealing with the elements, it would rain off and on, but they always knew how to make it work to their advantage, and get some of the best pictures because of it.  The whole time we were having fun, and they made it exciting and not like it was a chore. (which was always the response we got from other couples that got married)

There aren’t enough ways I can describe how amazing it was to work with James and Jocelyne, it’s was so natural and fun.  They definitely don’t have the “look at the camera, look at each other, now kiss” type of photography which is really great.  It was the best day of our lives and we totally have Hodgins photography to thank for adding to it in so many ways.

The images we received were like nothing we could have imagined and they speak for themselves.  If you have any doubt in your mind if you should invest in your photos… the answer is YES!!!! 100 million percent YES!!!”

Sarah Sommers- Coutu

DO YOU WANT YOUR DOG TO FEEL A

LITTLE LEFT OUT THIS CHRISTMAS?

We didn’t think so.  Why not call our studio and secure your dogs session so that even though he/she might not have a Christmas present under the tree, at least they will have something to look forward in the New Year.

(If your reading this Via Email, you might have to come to the blog to watch this video)

FIVE  Reasons Why You Should Trust Us With Your Dog’s Portrait

1. Your dogs portrait will be better than any snapshots you might already have.
2. Because we know you love your dog.
3. Your dog wishes to help out with the SPCA
4. You will not find better prices for the best Dog Portrait
5. We know your dog wants this as your dog already emailed us telling us so.
Don’t disappoint your dog.

DOG DAY IS JANUARY 16TH, BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW.

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Congratulations on your engagement!!!  We LOVE photographing weddings, and both myself and my wife Jocelyne strive to bring you the best wedding experience you could imagine.   Investing in the perfect wedding photographer is a big decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.  There are many different photographers with different styles & personalities and you wan to make sure that you choose a photographer that matches your expectations.  We take a pride in our wedding photography, ensuring that our couples have the best experience ever.  Just read some of our testimonials from this years wedding couples and you will see what we mean.  View some of our recent wedding videos from last years wedding season by clicking here  Wedding Vid Clips.

Our gallery images are just a small sample from each of our weddings and we encourage you to come into the studio and view our stunning wedding albums and DVD Slideshows to see an entire wedding from start to finish.

Outstanding wedding images do not just “happen”. The bride and groom do not just stop in the right spot, with the right light hitting their faces in the right direction with the right amount of intensity. They are not turned at the right angle, leaning the right way so that all the photographer has to do is click the shutter. Outstanding wedding images are created, in any situation, in any environment with any means possible. That is why you invest in a professional.

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