Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Who is YOUR photographer?
Photographing people is very personal for me. I'm not just there to take a picture, I'm there to capture the art and beauty of your life. I'm there to capture the fleeting magic of childhood. I'm there to capture the passion of new love. My job is so much more than firing off a photo, I strive to connect with every single client. I want to know what is important to you and I want you to feel relaxed and REAL.
Being that I am so driven to know you, I thought it only fair you know a little bit about me as well.
FULL NAME: Chrissy Lynn Perkins
AGE: thirty-something ;)
HOMETOWN: Born & raised in Morehead, KY (RCSHS class of '97, MSU class of 2002)
FAMILY: Nick and I are happily raising our son Mason (five) along with a bundle of pets. We've never married, one day maybe, but we're sickeningly happy nonetheless.
INSTRUMENTS: Piano & cello.
HOBBIES: Kayaking, hiking, camping, travel, drawing, painting, writing, cooking, dreaming.
PETS: Brownie (Irish Wolfhound), Sassy (Great Dane), Ruffina (Pekingese), Chexter Bo (yellow cat), 5 goldfish and roughly 20 ants.
Before a photo session, I ask a bunch of personality/style questions. Now its time to turn the table and answer some of my own questions:
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY: I love life. I love the up's and the down's. I am very passionate about the things I do. I believe if I am going to devote precious time of my life doing something, I better be giving it all I've got. I love people. I see art in everything. I love to laugh and do so loudly. I am VERY laid back.
WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: I am VERY simple. I like solid colors. I love the "classics". I love dresses. I own one pair of earrings and one necklace and one ring and one watch. I hate ruffles. I hate pink.
WHAT IS YOUR HOME STYLE: I designed the floor plan of our house, designed the kitchen and baths and every detail in between. My home is very modern, comfortable, masculine, colorful, and designed with entertaining in mind.
Ok, here are some questions I get on a regular basis from my clients.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER: About 3 years.
DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY: No. My degree is in Advertising and Public Relations. I am a self taught graphic designer. I am a self taught videographer. I was a bath and kitchen designer in my former life. I've always been artistic since I could hold a crayon. Drawing, painting, etc eventually lead me to photography and I knew instantly that everything I had done my whole life was leading up to becoming a photographer. This is my calling.
DO YOU HAVE TONS OF PHOTOS OF YOUR LITTLE BOY: No. It is true that what you do with your day doesn't follow you home. Mason is my hardest subject in the world.
DO YOU LOVE BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER: Yes, I believe it is the single best job in the world. I get to make people smile every single day. I see pictures everywhere I go. I never stop thinking about photography. I'm always learning, always growing, and always looking for new ways to express myself creatively. Being a photographer is the core of my soul. I've always looked for the beauty in life/people and in photography I get an instant to show others what I see.
WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES: I have too many big ideas and too little time to finish them. Cake. Having patience with inpatient people. Be tolerant of judgmental folks. Ice cream. Italy. The Ocean. Cuddling.
WHAT ARE YOUR (career) GOALS? I want to shoot a wedding in Italy. I want to travel more. I want to constantly challenge myself to grow as an artist. I want to teach a class, have my work published, and write a book.
Being that I am so driven to know you, I thought it only fair you know a little bit about me as well.
FULL NAME: Chrissy Lynn Perkins
AGE: thirty-something ;)
HOMETOWN: Born & raised in Morehead, KY (RCSHS class of '97, MSU class of 2002)
FAMILY: Nick and I are happily raising our son Mason (five) along with a bundle of pets. We've never married, one day maybe, but we're sickeningly happy nonetheless.
INSTRUMENTS: Piano & cello.
HOBBIES: Kayaking, hiking, camping, travel, drawing, painting, writing, cooking, dreaming.
PETS: Brownie (Irish Wolfhound), Sassy (Great Dane), Ruffina (Pekingese), Chexter Bo (yellow cat), 5 goldfish and roughly 20 ants.
Before a photo session, I ask a bunch of personality/style questions. Now its time to turn the table and answer some of my own questions:
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY: I love life. I love the up's and the down's. I am very passionate about the things I do. I believe if I am going to devote precious time of my life doing something, I better be giving it all I've got. I love people. I see art in everything. I love to laugh and do so loudly. I am VERY laid back.
WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: I am VERY simple. I like solid colors. I love the "classics". I love dresses. I own one pair of earrings and one necklace and one ring and one watch. I hate ruffles. I hate pink.
WHAT IS YOUR HOME STYLE: I designed the floor plan of our house, designed the kitchen and baths and every detail in between. My home is very modern, comfortable, masculine, colorful, and designed with entertaining in mind.
Ok, here are some questions I get on a regular basis from my clients.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER: About 3 years.
DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY: No. My degree is in Advertising and Public Relations. I am a self taught graphic designer. I am a self taught videographer. I was a bath and kitchen designer in my former life. I've always been artistic since I could hold a crayon. Drawing, painting, etc eventually lead me to photography and I knew instantly that everything I had done my whole life was leading up to becoming a photographer. This is my calling.
DO YOU HAVE TONS OF PHOTOS OF YOUR LITTLE BOY: No. It is true that what you do with your day doesn't follow you home. Mason is my hardest subject in the world.
DO YOU LOVE BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER: Yes, I believe it is the single best job in the world. I get to make people smile every single day. I see pictures everywhere I go. I never stop thinking about photography. I'm always learning, always growing, and always looking for new ways to express myself creatively. Being a photographer is the core of my soul. I've always looked for the beauty in life/people and in photography I get an instant to show others what I see.
WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES: I have too many big ideas and too little time to finish them. Cake. Having patience with inpatient people. Be tolerant of judgmental folks. Ice cream. Italy. The Ocean. Cuddling.
WHAT ARE YOUR (career) GOALS? I want to shoot a wedding in Italy. I want to travel more. I want to constantly challenge myself to grow as an artist. I want to teach a class, have my work published, and write a book.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Class of 2011: Model Search
CPP is currently accepting applications from all high schools for our 2011 Senior Model Search. If chosen you will receive a truly unique and extraordinary art photo session. We might shoot in a field, under a waterfall, walking downtown, playing in the water or who knows what.
I'm looking for people who are daring, creative, or just simply willing to try anything. My goal is to create truly amazing images that will showcase the up and coming artistic style of Chrissy Perkins Photography. Interested?
Here are the requirements:
-Must be a Junior, planning to graduate in 2011.
-Must be daring, silly, fun, & full of life.
-Must be willing to allow CPP usage of all images.
-Can be from ANY high school as long as you're willing to travel to me.
Now What?
Send me an email at chrissyperkinsphotography@yahoo.com with the following info:
Name
Address
Age
Photo of yourself
High school
...and WHY you'd be perfect for this kind of session?
If chosen, you will have an interview with Chrissy and will be assigned an art session (trust me, it'll be incredible fun and one of a kind). You will receive a 5X7 brag book with all your final edited images, along with the 5 free digital images (a $395 value).
The deadline for applications is April 4th.
I'm looking for people who are daring, creative, or just simply willing to try anything. My goal is to create truly amazing images that will showcase the up and coming artistic style of Chrissy Perkins Photography. Interested?
Here are the requirements:
-Must be a Junior, planning to graduate in 2011.
-Must be daring, silly, fun, & full of life.
-Must be willing to allow CPP usage of all images.
-Can be from ANY high school as long as you're willing to travel to me.
Now What?
Send me an email at chrissyperkinsphotography@yahoo.com with the following info:
Name
Address
Age
Photo of yourself
High school
...and WHY you'd be perfect for this kind of session?
If chosen, you will have an interview with Chrissy and will be assigned an art session (trust me, it'll be incredible fun and one of a kind). You will receive a 5X7 brag book with all your final edited images, along with the 5 free digital images (a $395 value).
The deadline for applications is April 4th.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Breast Cancer Documentary
I am making a video documentary about breast cancer and its effects on a local scale in hopes to shed light on early detection. I am calling out to anyone who can help me with this project. Here is what I need:
1) Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer and is willing to share their story with me on video. I'll also be doing a photo portrait of each person (for the video).
2)Contacts: I need people who know about breast cancer, who know facts & figures about how many cases in Morehead/Rowan/etc., who are willing to talk about early detection, etc.
If you know of someone I should talk to, please contact me.
Thank you for your help with this project!
Chrissy Perkins Photography
www.chrissyperkins.com
606.784.2626
Let me tell you a little more about myself.
My cousin died last month after a two year battle with cancer (started as colon cancer) and she was a humanitarian who helped many people in her lifetime. I have been inspired by my cousin and I want to do something to help. I want to to put faces and personal stories together with the facts and numbers. I want to help other women find it sooner. I want to inform people about breast cancer. This isn't some big budget film, it is just a record of people's life and stories in dealing with breast cancer and how early detection can help save the lives of other women.
My background is in graphic design, videography, and I currently have a photography studio here in Morehead. I want to use these gifts to create a video that will educate the community, honor the survivors, and push the urgency of early detection. If you think this is something you'd be interested in doing, please let me know. I want to interview people in their "own space". Somewhere you are comfortable, somewhere that is personal to you (i.e., desk at work, home, etc). Basically, I will want to hear your story with breast cancer and how early detection helps. I'd also like to do a quick portrait in my studio to compliment the documentary in which you'll receive a free 5x7 print for participating.
Feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested. Please pass along any ideas you may have this project as well :)
You may reach me at the studio 606-784-2626 or my cell 606-462-0585 if you want to talk about the project or schedule a time for your interview.
1) Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer and is willing to share their story with me on video. I'll also be doing a photo portrait of each person (for the video).
2)Contacts: I need people who know about breast cancer, who know facts & figures about how many cases in Morehead/Rowan/etc., who are willing to talk about early detection, etc.
If you know of someone I should talk to, please contact me.
Thank you for your help with this project!
Chrissy Perkins Photography
www.chrissyperkins.com
606.784.2626
Let me tell you a little more about myself.
My cousin died last month after a two year battle with cancer (started as colon cancer) and she was a humanitarian who helped many people in her lifetime. I have been inspired by my cousin and I want to do something to help. I want to to put faces and personal stories together with the facts and numbers. I want to help other women find it sooner. I want to inform people about breast cancer. This isn't some big budget film, it is just a record of people's life and stories in dealing with breast cancer and how early detection can help save the lives of other women.
My background is in graphic design, videography, and I currently have a photography studio here in Morehead. I want to use these gifts to create a video that will educate the community, honor the survivors, and push the urgency of early detection. If you think this is something you'd be interested in doing, please let me know. I want to interview people in their "own space". Somewhere you are comfortable, somewhere that is personal to you (i.e., desk at work, home, etc). Basically, I will want to hear your story with breast cancer and how early detection helps. I'd also like to do a quick portrait in my studio to compliment the documentary in which you'll receive a free 5x7 print for participating.
Feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested. Please pass along any ideas you may have this project as well :)
You may reach me at the studio 606-784-2626 or my cell 606-462-0585 if you want to talk about the project or schedule a time for your interview.
Monday, February 1, 2010
First Annual Grandparents' Week 2010
I only have two grandparents left: Fyrl and Clayton. If you know them, you know that Mammaw (Fyrl) is a fabulous cook, incredibly book smart, and has a fabulous green thumb. However, the things I love most about Mammaw is how she randomly recites poetry and how she loves rocks as much as I do. If you know my papaw, you know he has a garden as big as Texas and shares that produce with most of the community, you probably also know he's got a dirty joke for every occasion. But what I love most about Papaw is his stories. He has had an exciting life, helped shape Rowan County, and has a heart of gold.
But what you don't know about my grandparents is that they REFUSE to have their picture made. Whether its Christmas, birthdays, or Thanksgiving, they shun the camera. I can understand them not wanting to preserve their wrinkles in a photograph, but I love and adore those wrinkles and one day will miss every single one. So, in honor of my onery grandparents, I'm holding the First Annual Grandparents' Week!
Push, Pull, or kidnap your grandparents, parents (or anyone you love over the age of 55) and bring them in for a quick and painless portrait. Its free, no session fee required and packages start as low as $30. Individual prints are only $10 each.
WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12-5 PM (Feb. 3,4,5)
WHAT: Free portrait session to anyone over 55 years young (15 mins); packages start $30
WHERE: Chrissy Perkins Photography Studio (located next to Gym Dandy Gymnastics and Morehead Electric on highway 32 in Morehead, KY)
FAQ:
Q. DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
A. If the only way to get them there is by surprise attack, bring it on, walk-ins are welcome! However, 15 minute appointments are available throughout the day.
Q. DO I PAY ANYTHING THAT DAY?
A. If you want to take advantage of the very reduced package rates, you will need to place your order that day, otherwise you'll have to choose from our regular rates. Packages start at $30, individual prints $10.
Q. WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
A. Just a quick and easy portrait of your loved one. It won't take but a few minutes and you'll be on your way. All photos are touched up and wrinkles are optional :)
Q. WHAT SHOULD THEY WEAR?
A. Whatever they're comfortable in. The photo will be a waist up head shot that will hopefully capture the essence of your loved one. If you're like me, you want to remember them the way they are, not all gussied up.
Q. CAN WE BE IN THE PHOTO TOO?
A. Certainly, but I still want the emphasis to be on the grandparent(s). If you want to add anyone else to the photo, it is $5 per person.
FOR MORE QUESTIONS, CALL CHRISSY OR NICK AT 606-784-2626.
But what you don't know about my grandparents is that they REFUSE to have their picture made. Whether its Christmas, birthdays, or Thanksgiving, they shun the camera. I can understand them not wanting to preserve their wrinkles in a photograph, but I love and adore those wrinkles and one day will miss every single one. So, in honor of my onery grandparents, I'm holding the First Annual Grandparents' Week!
Push, Pull, or kidnap your grandparents, parents (or anyone you love over the age of 55) and bring them in for a quick and painless portrait. Its free, no session fee required and packages start as low as $30. Individual prints are only $10 each.
WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12-5 PM (Feb. 3,4,5)
WHAT: Free portrait session to anyone over 55 years young (15 mins); packages start $30
WHERE: Chrissy Perkins Photography Studio (located next to Gym Dandy Gymnastics and Morehead Electric on highway 32 in Morehead, KY)
FAQ:
Q. DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
A. If the only way to get them there is by surprise attack, bring it on, walk-ins are welcome! However, 15 minute appointments are available throughout the day.
Q. DO I PAY ANYTHING THAT DAY?
A. If you want to take advantage of the very reduced package rates, you will need to place your order that day, otherwise you'll have to choose from our regular rates. Packages start at $30, individual prints $10.
Q. WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
A. Just a quick and easy portrait of your loved one. It won't take but a few minutes and you'll be on your way. All photos are touched up and wrinkles are optional :)
Q. WHAT SHOULD THEY WEAR?
A. Whatever they're comfortable in. The photo will be a waist up head shot that will hopefully capture the essence of your loved one. If you're like me, you want to remember them the way they are, not all gussied up.
Q. CAN WE BE IN THE PHOTO TOO?
A. Certainly, but I still want the emphasis to be on the grandparent(s). If you want to add anyone else to the photo, it is $5 per person.
FOR MORE QUESTIONS, CALL CHRISSY OR NICK AT 606-784-2626.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
FACEBOOK CONTEST (Valentines edition)
new FACEBOOK CONTEST: In honor of Valentines Day, I am starting a new contest. The subject is "love" so I want to see pictures taken by YOU that depict "love". I'm looking for real emotion. Chrissy's favorite will win a $100 gift certificate and their photo printed and mounted on a 8x10 standout. The crowd favrorite will also receive $100 gift certificate to CPP. 2nd and 3rd places will win free portrait sessions (valued at $49).
TO ENTER: send me a message, attach your photo, give your image a title/name, and confirm that you were the person who took the photo. Entry deadline is January 25th. All photos will be placed in a Facebook folder for everyone to vote on. Voting deadline will be February 13th. Winners announced on February 14th!
RULES: No pro or semi-pro photographers. Only one photo per person. Only one vote per person.
TO ENTER: send me a message, attach your photo, give your image a title/name, and confirm that you were the person who took the photo. Entry deadline is January 25th. All photos will be placed in a Facebook folder for everyone to vote on. Voting deadline will be February 13th. Winners announced on February 14th!
RULES: No pro or semi-pro photographers. Only one photo per person. Only one vote per person.
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