Amy Stern Photography

Valentine's Day Photo Cards Special, Portrait Photographer Chapel Hill, NC

2012-01-06T13:45:00.000-05:00

2011 Fall Family Portraits, Chapel Hill, NC

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Fall Special: With every collection purchased in October and November, you will receive a porcelain photo ornament!

Hurry and book your session date since my calendar is getting full! Contact me soon if you want a fall or holiday photo session.

Standout Image Clusters. A modern way to display your wall portraits. NC Portrait Photography.

2011-08-25T10:49:00.000-04:00

Here are some samples of the Standout Photo Clusters. This is a new product line using a grouping of portraits to create a modern look. Printed on Fujifilm crystal archive professional paper then protectively coated and mounted on black or silver standout board. The board comes with holes on back side ready for hanging.

Here is a grouping that I just got back from the lab and I am packaging for a customer.

Please contact me for more information about sizes and pricing.

East Coast School, Raleigh NC, July 31st to August 4th 2011

2011-07-30T20:37:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow, I'm heading to the East Coast School Photographic Workshops in Raleigh http://www.eastcoastschool.com/ECS_2011.html I choose Bry Cox http://brycox.com/ as my instructor for the week. I saw him speak at the PPNC convention and was impressed with his creativity and talent. I'm looking forward to a great experience!

Chapel Hill NC Pet Photography Special, get a free photo dog tag!

2011-07-10T21:16:00.000-04:00

Mother of Pearl shell photo pendant gift with photoshoot. Chapel Hill, NC portrait photography.

2011-04-05T14:17:00.001-04:00

April & May 2011 Special!

All Photoshoots* during the months of April and May will receive:

Shimmering natural Mother of Pearl shell photo pendant of an image from your shoot. (A $50 value!)

Pendants include silver bales and black cord necklaces;
Shell pieces vary slightly in thickness, color and shimmer, just as Mother Nature intended.
The natural surface variations are part of the unique charm of the jewelry.

Available as pendant, square 1.5” or rectangle 2” x 1.5”. Includes black cord necklace with clasp, adjustable up to 20.5” in length.

Celebrate those wonderful Mothers in your life or give one to yourself as a well deserved gift!

Mother’s Day is May 8th
Easter is April 24th
Please contact me with any questions and/or to book a session.
Looking forward to seeing you and your families again soon!

*Excludes headshot photoshoots.

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Thank you!

Amy
919-951-8604
www.amystern.com

Framemakers, Chapel Hill, NC. Framing company with 30 years experience offering a wonderful selection of frames.

2011-03-24T10:37:00.000-04:00

Gather all of those portraits laying around that you meant to frame but never did. Framemakers is offering my customers a discount on custom framing of your Amy Stern Photography portraits!

Framemakers is conveniently located in the Tymberline shopping center and offers an enormous variety of beautiful custom framing options. Don't worry, if you can't decide which frame looks the best, they will help you. Verna and Rhonda have 30 years of experience framing and they will know just what to do. Tell them I sent you!

http://www.framemakersinc.com/

PPNC, Professional Photographers of North Carolina, Annual Convention March 5, 2011

2011-03-05T19:52:00.002-05:00

http://www.ppofnc.com/

I'm attending the annual PPNC association convention today through Wednesday. The convention has seminars, a print competition, trade show, and social events. It's a great way to keep up with changes to the industry, to learn new skills, and to meet other photographers from around the state. The photography industry changes so quickly it is hard to keep up but I am excited to do my best to keep creating interesting portraits.

Back again tomorrow bright and early with lots of coffee to keep the brain cells working. :)
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Well, it turns out that there was a special surprise for me during the night of the Banquet. When they called my name for a Scholarship Award, I received the Midwest Photo Scholarship by PPNC to the East Coast School! http://www.eastcoastschool.com/ECS_2011.html Thanks PPNC! I am so excited to attend this summer.

Notes from a Mom, Chapel Hill Blog is having a Giveaway!

2011-02-01T09:54:00.000-05:00

Notes from a Mom in Chapel Hill is a great local blog about fun things to do with your kids. They are having a giveaway this week and you can win the book, The Big Fun Guide to Tar Heel Country by Erin Donoghue Baldwin. Here is the link if you want to try your luck!

http://mominchapelhill.blogspot.com/
Good luck!
This is a fun Blog to follow if you have kids in the area.

February & March 2011 Specials; Carrboro NC Portrait Photographer

2011-01-26T21:42:00.002-05:00

February – March Specials
1. All shoots during the months of February & March will receive
3 mini accordion books complimentary with your photoshoot.
These mini albums are either 3x3(square) or 2x3(wallet size)
with a hard photocover and 10 images from your shoot. These are great brag books!

2. Do you like a clean and modern style? I am so excited to introduce, “Standout Image Clusters”. Image clusters tell a story with a grouping of prints intended for display together on a wall. Printed on Fujifilm crystal archive professional paper then protectively coated and mounted on ¾” black standout board. The board comes with holes on the back side, ready for hanging! This is a very fun and different look and is also quite affordable. Turn some of those portraits you love (from a previous or future shoot) into beautiful big wall art for your home. Take $50 off any standout image cluster through the end of March!

Recent Family Photoshoot. Chapel Hill Portrait Photography.

2010-11-05T12:20:00.000-04:00

I have not been keeping up with this Blog very frequently. It seems that my Facebook page has been getting more action lately. So check out Amy Stern Photography on Facebook for more info.
I've been editing a shoot that I wanted to share. I first photographed Bella when she was a newborn a few years ago. This time, she returned with her new baby sister and her Grandmom's. Check out her green eyes, they are amazing!!!

I'll try to post more frequently after this busy holiday season. I'm dreaming up some great specials for the new year. Remember that gift certificates are available in any amount!

The Great Shoot Out! A benefit event for Kidzu Children's Museum, Chapel Hill, NC.

2010-09-07T17:30:00.000-04:00

I am so happy to be taking part in this benefit event for a great non-profit organization, Kidzu's Children Museum. Check it out...and spread the word.

Thank you!

Baby Plan special deal extended! Chapel Hill, NC portrait photographer

2010-07-26T16:41:00.000-04:00

6 Month old baby planner.

Due to popular request, I've decided to keep my Baby Plan special going. I'm doing this for somewhat selfish reasons since I love seeing these little cuties grow all year long! So make sure to take advantage of this ongoing deal for great savings. See below for details on this plan and the maternity package plan.

Baby Plan -$200($250 savings!)

Includes: 3 sessions- during baby’s first year;
Suggested times:Newborn, 6mo and 1 year sittings.
Includes a storyboard at the end of the year. Must pay for plan at first session.

Maternity/Newborn Package-$150($90 savings!)

Includes: One maternity sitting and one newborn sitting.
Includes "Mom Cards". 50 bright, fun, colorful, custom photo business sized calling cards to hand out for friends and other Mom's for playdates. Pay for plan at first session.

Happy Father's Day Special! Carrboro, North Carolina, Portrait Photographer.

2010-06-04T12:41:00.001-04:00

Please, no tacky ties for Dad this year!

What about a lasting gift he is sure to treasure? Book a shoot for a Father's Day gift and receive a free mini storyboard. Mini storyboards are mounted, protectively coated and are a 4 x 10 size. Perfect for Dad's desk at work.

Offer is good now until June 30th.

Happy Mother's Day New Specials! Chapel Hill, NC Baby Photographer.

2010-04-12T11:57:00.005-04:00

Maternity/Newborn Package-$150($90 savings!)

Includes: One maternity sitting and one newborn sitting.
Includes "Mom Cards". 50 bright, fun, colorful, custom photo business sized calling cards to hand out for friends and other Mom's for playdates. Pay for plan at first session.

Baby Plan -$200($250 savings!)

Includes: 3 sessions- during baby’s first year;
Suggested times:Newborn, 6mo and 1 year sittings.
Includes a storyboard at the end of the year. Must pay for plan at first session.

2010-04-05T13:09:00.003-04:00

Vote for The Miller family I photographed and entered in the international charity model search for Now I Lay me Down to Sleep. Look for the Miller family under the Raleigh tour group category. $1 a vote and it all goes to a wonderful charity that provides infant bereavement photography.www.sandypucmodels.com

www.sandypucmodels.com

Currently, they are in 2nd place for the Raleigh group!!
Thanks to all who have voted and it isnt too late to vote.

Voting ends on April 8th.

Here's the image. Arent they a sweet family?

Amy Stern Photography is looking for Chapel Hill, Carrboro High School Junior Reps

2010-03-03T21:40:00.002-05:00

Amy Stern Photography is looking for High School Juniors from Chapel Hill High, East Chapel Hill, Carrboro High, and Durham Acadamy to become my new 2011 reps!!

Stop by the Red Hen in Carrboro or Village Pediatrics in Chapel Hill, for a chance to win a photoshoot!

2010-02-24T11:48:00.004-05:00

Stop by The Red Hen children's store in Carrboro on Main street http://www.theredhen.com/

where you can enter to win a free photoshoot and

8x10 print. ( a $190 value!).

While you are there, you can shop the Red Hen's terrific selection of maternity, newborn and children's clothing and supplies. And of course admire my portraits that cover all of the walls in their many rooms. My photo are coming down in a few weeks so I wanted to give my thanks with this raffle.

Deadline to enter is March 10th, 2010.

If you happen to be a client of Village Pediatrics http://www.villagepediatrics.com/, and stop in there (hopefully your little one isnt sick!), you can try for another shot at winning a free photoshoot.

Deadline to enter is March 30th, 2010.

Hey, Baby! I've got the perfect hat for you.

2010-01-27T15:33:00.002-05:00

Exciting news!

I have beautiful handmade hats and cocoons for your newborn and toddler to wear during their photoshoots. These are all handmade with soft and amazing yarns by Flower Girl Designs. Here are a few shots from a recent shoot but I have a bunch of different and fun hats available for your adorable kids.

Check out http://www.flowergirldesignsonline.com/ to purchase these beautiful handmade hats and cocoons.

Happy New Year 2010! Special Offer

2009-12-08T18:58:00.003-05:00

Welcome 2010 babies!

Book a shoot from January 1st to February 28th, 2010, and receive 25 FREE custom baby photo announcements when you mention this special. Here are some examples of the sweet cards.

Holiday Special Deal!

2009-10-08T13:54:00.000-04:00

Book your family or children's photoshoot now until November 21st and receive 25 complimentary custom 4x6 photo holiday cards, when you mention this special.
Here are a few examples but more styles are available. Limited appointments available. Offer not available for High School Senior photoshoots.

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You are cordially invited

to an art opening

featuring

my new photography collection, “Charleston Altered”

September 11th 2009, 6pm to 9pm Cocktail Reception

2nd Friday Artwalk

Carrboro Town Hall

301 W. Main Street

The collection will be on display September 1st to October 30th 2009.

Then catch the show again at the Open Eye!

November 13th 2009, 6pm to 9pm Cocktail Reception

2nd Friday Artwalk

Open Eye Café in Carrboro

www.openeyecafe.com

The collection will be on display November 1st to 30th 2009.

I hope to see you there!

Summertime Weekday Morning Special

2009-07-15T10:11:00.003-04:00

Summertime is a great time for photos.

The weather is warm and sunny and lovely for natural outdoor photos capturing your child in their happiest mood.

Enjoy your outdoor weekday morning summer shoot for $100. Weekend shoots are $150.

Call or email now. Availability is limited.

See my portraits on display at The Red Hen!

2009-03-30T11:25:00.004-04:00

I am pleased to announce that my work is proudly hanging in a very fabulous children's clothing store in Carrboro. Most of you sensible Mom's and Dad's have already found this great store located at 201 Weaver Street. But for those of you that have not seen this store, it is definately worth a trip. While you are there, you can check out my portraits and then pick up one of my postcards near the front desk which includes $50 off of your first sitting!

Here is their website: http://www.theredhen.com

Spring Special Deal

2009-03-04T15:22:00.014-05:00

Introducing Mom Cards.

A trendy and fun calling card to give to friends both old and new. These are business size cards that come in packs of 25. There are 3 different styles but each card will be custom made for your family with coordinating colors and your contact information including phone number, email address and even facebook info.

Now until April 30th, book a weekday morning family or children's photoshoot and receive your set of Mom Cards free! A $40 value.

February Special Offer

2009-01-27T08:45:00.011-05:00

Special offer good until February 27th.

Book a weekday morning photoshoot for only $50. ($100 savings!)

Offer good for indoor studio photoshoots, Monday through Friday.

Great idea for a valentines gift for your sweetie! Gift certificates available. Must prepay sitting fee and this offer is nonrefundable. Please call or email for available dates.

Holiday Special Offer-Free Photo Greeting Cards!

2008-09-05T12:54:00.018-04:00

Holiday Special Deal. Book a photoshoot between September 5th and October 18th and receive 25 custom photo greeting cards for free with your paid sitting. Here are a few of the examples of the pretty cards. Hurry, appointments are limited!

Summer Special

2008-07-15T11:33:00.007-04:00

The weather is beautiful and the time is perfect for a family and/or children's photoshoot. All new sessions will receive a complimentary mini storyboard. Offer good July 15th through August 15th 2008.

Hello Senior Class of 2009!

2008-05-22T13:22:00.006-04:00

I am so lucky to have Talia as one of my Senior Reps for the 2008-2009 year. Here is a front and back sample of one of my 411 cards available to seniors. Imagine have these cool cards to pass out to all of your friends with your very important contact information? Other styles are available.

Senior photoshoot summer special.

Bring a friend and pay only $50 each for the "Urban Experience" Photoshoot. We will head downtown for some funky city shots. Call now to reserve your appointment!

2008-04-18T13:23:00.005-04:00

Last weekend, I had the pleasure to photograph a beautiful family. Here's one of my favorites from that session.

Update: I have recently completed my new price list for 2008 which includes three wonderful portrait collection choices. If you are interested in the details, you can email me for more information.

The spring season is in full bloom. Call now to book an appointment during this beautiful season. It's the perfect time for portraits!

Currently, I am available weekday mornings or Saturdays at 10am or 2pm.

Storyboards

2008-02-10T17:49:00.004-05:00

I am excited to introduce a new custom product called....Storyboards. This is a beautiful 10 X 20 custom work of art about you and your loved ones. The storyboard is mounted, protectively coated and ready to frame.

I look forward to designing your own special storyboard for your family to treasure.

Please contact me for more information.

January thru March Special Offer

2007-11-30T11:34:00.000-05:00

Your body as art… in the amazing process of creating someone. Honor your creative beauty and capture this fleeting moment with special maternity and newborn art photography by Amy Stern.

January thru March 2008 Special Offer.

Maternity and Newborn combo package $200.

Includes: One hour private maternity and newborn sittings, proof book with 20 images from your maternity shoot and two 5 x 7 portraits from your newborn photoshoot. Please contact Amy for more details.

Great Holiday Gift Idea

2007-11-26T13:30:00.000-05:00

Hey. I am sure you are swamped with things to do to get ready for the holidays. So why not make your life easy and order a gift certificate for a family photo shoot? Wouldn't your sweetie be happy! And when life calms down in 2008, we can have a fun photo shoot at your convenience.

Here's an adorable family I photographed recently at their home.

Holiday Photo Sessions

2007-10-19T12:08:00.000-04:00

Many weekends are already booked for the holiday season but if you hurry, I still may have a spot for you! Weekdays offer more flexibility but still are limited. Call now so you won't be disappointed.

New this season: Pewter photo keychains and silver photo necklaces! These make wonderful holiday gifts. Keychains are yours as a gift if you spend over $500 in prints. You also receive a complementary proof book for all orders over $500.

Refer a friend policy: Refer a friend who books a session and receive a free 5 x 7 from your sitting or future sitting.

Portraits on display at Village Pediatrics

2007-10-05T20:30:00.000-04:00

Here's one of my portraits on display in the Village Pediatrics office in Southern Village. This is a favorite image of mine. The little girl was just like a doll, and so sweet!! If you haven't chosen a pediatrician yet, let me recommend this office. The doctors, nurses and staff here are really warm and honestly care about their patients. And while you are there, you can take a look at a few of my portraits!