Holiday Portraits for Gift Giving

Calendars, photo-books, custom mugs, photo ornaments...oh my! The opportunity to use photographs for holiday gift giving is endless. Not to mention those precious photos with santa.

It is the most wonderful time of year, so why not spread some cheer with holiday photo gifts.

Need Professional Photos
At Premier Portrait Studios we understand there is no family quite like yours. That’s why your family portrait will be a unique expression of love that grows more precious year after year. Our studio is the place for portraits that captures your family’s personality and affection. We’ll work with you on backgrounds and poses that show you at your best. You can even include your pets!

Photos with Santa
Every year, at our studio we hold open sessions with Santa. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking a time slot is encouraged. There are no session fees, sessions last approx. 10 minutes and includes up to 5 family members (pets are welcomed). Packages start as little as $10. Follow our facebook page to be notified of our Santa Sessions.

Need Gift Ideas
A simple google search can produce an array of options for your gift giving needs. A few popular items we’ve done in the past include family portraits on canvas, keychains, and travel mugs.

To schedule a family portrait session please contact Premier Portrait Studio at 860.410.4303  or studio@premierportraits.net

Watch Me Grow Baby Plan

There is nothing more precious than the story of your son or daughter. A baby today, a child tomorrow. Nothing lasts forever, and we at Premier Portrait Studio would like to help you hold on to those important moments before they grow up before your eyes. 

Our Watch Me Grow Baby Plan is a program designed to capture photos of your child from an infant to toddler. Your first session will be once your child is born, and thereafter we have sessions at three months, six months, nine months, 1 year, 18 months and 2 years old. Maternity sessions are also available.

These photo opportunities are for you and your whole family to take part in and can include parents, grandparents, other siblings or even a pet. Custom proof books are available, and we have specialty products such as custom made bibs, rompers, canvas wraps and more.

To learn more about the Watch Me Grow Baby Plan contact Premier Portrait Studio at 860.410.4303  or studio@premierportraits.net

Four Ways to Use a Professional Photographer for your Wedding Day

When it comes to getting married, there are a variety of reasons to use a professional photographer. The good news is that most wedding photographers offer packages that include a variety of different photo sessions. Here are 4 ways to use a professional photographer for your wedding day.

Quality Engagement Photo Sessions
Undoubtedly there are some great editing apps available for the average person's cell phone. But there is nothing like working with a pro who has years worth of experience when it comes to lighting, camera angles and suggestions on posture and poses. A great photographer will allow you to be comfortable, and take photos in a natural setting with you laughing, talking and interacting. Your engagement photo session should be a long lasting memorable experience.

Save the Date Cards
To compliment your engagement sessions, we can take your best photos and place them in a montage with your ‘Save the Date” information. It is a great way for others to enjoy some of your favorite photos and will more than likely end up hung on the fridge to be enjoyed up until the wedding date.

Videography on the Big Day
Photographs of your big day is a must! But what about video? A good videographer records your big day and guests won’t even notice they are there. Nothing captures the day's events then video. It serves as a great addition to wedding photography.

Photobooth
The wedding vows are over, you make your way into the cocktail reception….and wait! We’ve all been there. A photobooth serves as a fun way for guests to interact with one another and kickstarts the after-party with laughter. Photo strips can be customized to include your wedding colors, name/date, logo, etc. And the best part is; these photos are available same-day and will serve as a nice take-home piece to commemorate this special day.

If you have just gotten engaged or are interested in learning more about our wedding services, please contact Premier Portrait Studio at 860.410.4303  or studio@premierportraits.net

Pet Photography in Connecticut

Pets are an integral part of our lives and are like family. While some photographers refuse to take photos of pets, we welcome the opportunity to take individual photos or group portraits with the family. Whether in our studio, or on location, pet sessions take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. We take multiple poses and considering the unpredictable nature of pets, we are flexible and patient to get the perfect photograph.

A professional photo of your pet can encompass their personality and serve as a great keepsake for when they have passed on. To learn more about our pet photography services contact Premier Portrait Studio at 860.410.4303  or studio@premierportraits.net

Large Group Photography

How often do you get together with a large group of people? Whether it be a family reunion, wedding, or group of award winners, we offer group photography services to capture this rare event. We even have the capability to upload all the event photos online so that everyone can view the proofs, and purchase only what photos interest them.

Thinking of having someone at the event take the photo? Think again.
Taking photos of large groups can have its struggles.
Do you have a lens wide enough to capture the entire group?
Does your camera have a shutter speed in which you can ensure you don’t get a motion blur from someone moving?
Do you have an ISO camera setting, which allows you the capability to adjust the sun or clouds outdoors or to counteract office interior lighting?
These are just some of the questions to take into consideration when taking large group photos.

Questions or Comments?
Please call us at (860) 223-4126

Fall School Portraits in Connecticut

It is our mission to provide quality products and service to our schools, parents, and students at an affordable price. With all the state and district budget cuts happening in today’s world we are aware of the importance of a successful program. We have packages to fit parents needs, the largest background selection in the state, and experienced portrait photographers. We even guarantee to match your current photographers commission.

From superintendents, to principals, to secretaries, to teachers, to parents, our customer service goal is to make your experience with Premier Portraits a pleasant one.

Background Replacement Program 
Using our background replacement program we offer many different backgrounds to choose from.  Parents have the option of ordering from a variety of packages or an individual portrait units.  A retouching option is also available as well as special products including magnets and key chains.

Online Ordering 
Parents may place their order online or use the payment envelope that we provide.  Any parent who does not order by picture day will receive a 2nd Chance form.  Parents may choose to place their second chance orders using two methods.  They can fill out the second chance form and mail it to us or they can order directly online.  Every child will receive a second chance proof.

Child Safe Cards
Every student is provided with two child safe cards for their parents.  These cards contain directions on what to do if their child ever goes missing.  The card has a random password that gives parents access to their child’s photo 24/7 on our secure web site.  All passwords are randomly generated and names are not attached to photos.

Raise Money for Your School
We have many other programs to help your school raise money.  They include: panoramic of the graduating class, family portrait night, holiday portrait night, and springtime family portrait night. Families are able to view, choose, and take their pictures home the very same night on portrait nights.


To learn more about our school photography contact Premier Portrait Studio at 860.410.4303  or studio@premierportraits.net

Video Marketing for Business

85% of businesses use video as a marketing tool. 87% say it has increased traffic to their website, 83$ say it has helped them generate leads and 95% say that video has helped increase user understanding of their product or services. [1]  These are some strong statistics.

With video easily at our fingertips on our phones, laptops and tablets; having video for your business is becoming an industry standard. In this article we’d like to explain some of the most popular ways you can use video to highlight your business.

Video Testimonials
Whether your business is large or small, it more than likely depends heavily on word-of-mouth. Testimonials strengthen your credibility. With video, a testimonial can create more trust with an honest, expressive review.

Company Profile 
A Company Profile or ‘about’ video is the most common business video. It is typically under 1 minute long and gives a brief overview of the company, products and services. It serves as an introduction video for those unaware of what your company is about and can be helpful when introducing yourself to new prospective clients.

Industrial / How-It-Works
If you have a business that is very visual, an industrial or how-it-works video is typically aimed at a specific audience within a specific industry. For ex. A fourslide spring manufacturing producer would aim a video to show how it works and aimed towards spring manufacturing companies. These videos would be more than a typical generic video about the company.

Promotional
A promotional video is designed to showcase a product or service. It’s main focus is to improve a company's brand recognition, while engaging prospective customers. These types of videos should easily communicate your message and be memorable.

To learn more about business videos, which will attract more traffic to your website and gain leads,contact 860.410.4303 or studio@premierportraits.net

Sources:
[1] https://www.wyzowl.com/video-marketing-statistics-2020/