The Year in Review....

This is the time of year when people seem to reflect on the last 364 days or so. For me, professionally, it has been a whirlwhind of "magnificentness". Personally, it really couldn't get much better. I have watched my business grow, I have watched my children grow. I have welcomed many new familys into the studio, and have welcomed many new friends into my heart. I have been amazed at how much my life revolves around photography.....and how photography has changed my life. It is so much more than a job. It is passion that brings me much joy and happiness. This year, I urge each and every one of you to find what makes you happy. Find the peace that will make you smile. There is joy in living. Find your joy.

Finish this sentence:

"This time next year..."

Where will you be?

With all my heart,

Corri Lenaghen
Photographer

CML Photography is NOT me!

I have had several clients call me stating they are recieving postcards from a photograpy studio "CML Photography". Please note, this is not me. If you called and made the appointment, I will not be the one taking your portraits lol.

I am still operating under the name Captivations Photography and will be located on Upper Turin Road in the Town of Lee.

I look forward to seeing the many familiar faces during this busy Holiday Season!

"More than a Sigh"

The first More than a Sigh event was a huge success. It was so much fun and I hope to schedule more in the future! I have attached some photos from the evening...there were some beautiful women there.

"More than a Sigh"

Captivations Photography would like to introduce a new "Home Party" called "More than a Sigh" Portrait Party.

This is an opportunity for close friends to get together, have some drinks, have some food...and have tons of fun!

The guests, limited to 10, will enjoy a music filled slide show presentation of previous sessions to relax them and give them ideas. Assistance with hair and make-up is available, and each guest is encouraged to bring some favorite outfits, gowns, props, lingerie etc. Have fun with it! You can even share!

Order forms are available for that night. Orders are not due until you view your portraits on a private
"party" gallery, Or you can pre-pay for special discounts. Selected portraits, with your permission, can even be featured on Facebook!

Why are they called "More than a Sigh" ?....well the idea came from a quote

"A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon. ~Arnold Haultain.

My desire is for these portraits to say more than a sigh.....Because you are beautiful.

Call 315-533-7575 or email corri1015@aol.com to book your party.

Senior Portrait season is in full swing. I have had the opportunity to meet many new faces from Stockbridge, Fayetteville Manlius, Camden and VVS! Please remember that most schools require your Yearbook Portrait during the first month of school, which, sorry to say, is right around the corner.

Rome Seniors...I look forward to seeing you!!

Seniors Class of 2010!

Senior Portrait season is definitly in full swing. I'm overly excited about the months to come. I am currently re-formatting my pricing schedule so that those looking for a small session will pay less than those looking for the "Holy Crap I have 4 clothing changes, three locations, and a dog" session. All session fees for Seniors will still include the yearbook photo submitted, by me, to the students school in the format required by the particular school. The session fees will run from $20.00 to $60.00 and will include between 25 - 75 proofs on the website. Proof prints are also now avialable to view at your convenience. A deposit will be required to remove them from the studio.

Hair and Make-up help will also be available with advance notice. If you are interested in full information, please send an email request to corri1015@roadrunner.com with your name and address and school. I will mail out information to you.

Have a great summer and see you soon!

July 5th, 2009

I recieved a phone call a few weeks ago from a wonderful young woman looking for a wedding photographer. Since I had already done her senior pictures in the past, and her sisters, I readily agreed. Her ceremony was to take place July 5th.....of this year......in 3 weeks. Not a problem!

I must say, the wedding was absolutly spectacular. The Bride was stunning, the location was beautiful. The planning and organizing went off without a hitch. Plus the fact it turned out to be such a beautiful day with the sun shining, which has been a rarity this summer.

I was so excited over every photo that was taken on the grounds, with the cars, with the children, in the barn. I'm looking forward to seeing these portraits as much as the couple.

Voila! Photo shoot!

I have been blessed with a wonderful family. Immediate and extended...five generations long :) Whenever I have the opportunity, I like to take photos of them, and hopefully capture something that they will treasure...my gift to them. These "sessions" are always done during a family visit of some sort.

I have shared a few photos from these "Front Yard Photo" sessions. Feel free to call to schedule your 15 minute visit, never having to step foot into the studio. Just have a seat in the grass and be yourself. 315-533-7575

The start of yet another era....

Yes, I am once again operating a studio in my home. I took some time off and it was wonderful! I finally got to settle in my new home, I have played plenty of golf, I have spent way to much time reconnecting with friends on Facebook! As I said, I have enjoyed my time.

As the season approaches, the "Senior Portrait" season, my email has been over flowing with requests to "please just take this one session". As location shoots are difficult with a dog and three children, I decided to use a section of my home to take portraits.

I look forward to meeting the Class of 2010, and the various families that I have scheduled so far. I hope to have a wonderful summer, and I hope you have the same.

Corri

My Son.....

First of all, He is 8. Second, he is a boy. With that being said, that is the only explanation I have for the following story.

Saturday evening he came to me complaining that his ear was bothering him. He has never suffered from ear aches or ear infections so this was something new I thought I would have to deal with. Remembering what my mom and dad used to always say, I asked him "do you think you have a potato in your ear?" His response to me was....."No, its a foam sticker".

"Ummm, how did a foam sticker get in your ear" I asked.

"It fell in" was his response.

"So", I continued "A foam sticker rolled up in a ball and fell in your ear?"

"Yes" was his simple reply.

This lead to me grabbing a flashlight to check the ear to see if I could see it. And yes, there it was. A rolled up foam sticker, right there within reach. It had a little "end" to it and it was very close to the edge, so I thought that I could grab it with my little tweezers. When I returned from the bathroom, he looked at those tweezers as if I was holding a machete!!! I soothingly explained that I was just going to simply pluck it from his ear. Piece of cake.....

So, now its sunday morning and we are at the emergency room having this foam sticker removed from his ear. It was quick and painless. The dr was very thorough and checked the ear again to see if there was any damage. "Hmmm, there is something else in there, and it looks like a small bead." Looking at my son, the Dr. asked Loren how the bead got into his ear. "It fell in" was his simple response.

So, wednesday afternoon we are at a wonderful Ear, nose and throat dr,...Dr. Chaffee (I think thats how it is spelled) Wonderful wonderful Dr. He looked at the bead and determined that it did not fall in his ear on the same day. Considering the location and the fact that it was now embedded close to his ear drum, it must have fallen in a long, long, long time ago. Too dangerous to remove in the office.....

Which brings us to tomorrow morning at 6am where I will be at St Elizabeths Medical Center to have a bead surgically removed from my sons ear under general anesthesia.

Loren is doing fine, he is mainly concerned that he will not be able to eat breakfast.

I just wanted to share this story with all of you so those waiting for galleries, I will get to them. I will return phone calls, and I will once again return to the office, as long as nothing else falls into my sons ears.

By the way, I am writing this as I am waiting for the Bluff/Johnson gallery to upload to the website, so I am making good use of my time.

Have a great night!