Studio J Photography Blog

Announcing the Round 3 Winner!!!

Round 3 of Every Child is a Masterpiece has proven to be one of the best rounds yet!  With an amazing response of votes, we have to shout out a thank you to all of the participants, the hundreds of people around the country that have voted in the contest, the amazing area businesses that have contributed to the contest, to First Farmers State Bank for their generosity over and over again in support of The Baby Fold and for the portrait contest through their gifts to each participant and for the grand prize donation.  To all of you - THANK YOU!  Your generosity and support of The Baby Fold is outstanding!

The Baby Fold is often the last, best chance for at-risk children in our community.  For over 100 years, The Baby Fold has responded to the challenges in our society that threaten the well-being of the area's most vulnerable families.  Through the expertise of over 250 agency professionals and community resources to provide a spectrum of care- including adoption, foster care, special education, residential treatment and family support services- The Baby Fold remains committed to never giving up on a child.

Every child is a masterpiece.  Here is your winner for round 3.....

And the Round 2 Winner Is.....

We are so excited with the response of the votes for this round, a big thank you goes out to everyone that participated- your generosity and support of The Baby Fold has proved to be outstanding!

The Baby Fold is often the last, best chance for at-risk children in our community.  For over 100 years, The Baby Fold has responded to the challenges in our society that threaten the well-being of the area's most vulnerable families.  Through the expertise of over 250 agency professionals and community resources to provide a spectrum of care- including adoption, foster care, special education, residential treatment and family support services- The Baby Fold remains committed to never giving up on a child.

Every child is a masterpiece.  Here is your winner.....

Watch for images coming soon from round 3!

Round 2 Prizes Announced!

We are happy to tell you that round 2 is finished in our Baby and Child Portrait Contest to benefit The Baby Fold.  With over $3500 already raised so far in the contest, we want to thank each and every one of you that voted for your favorite image(s).  TOMORROW we will be announcing the winner! The lucky winner this month will be in the running for the GRAND PRIZE, a $250 College Saver CD from First Farmers State Bank. The College Saver CD is a unique way to save for your child's future, in that deposits can be made in the future at any time, in amounts of $25 or more.

The lucky winner for round 2 will receive the following prizes, generously donated by Bloomington-Normal area businesses:

One (1) Kids Haircut, Cookie Cutters, 115 Susan Drive Unit B, Normal , IL, (309) 451-3400, www.haircutsarefun.com

Gift Certificate, Carl's Ice Cream, 1700 W. College Ave., Normal, IL (309) 454-7732,    www.carlsicecream.com

Two (2) tickets, Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL, (309)                       434-2250,  www.cityblm.org/zoo

Two (2) Happy Meals and Three (3) Extra value Meals, Bloomington-Normal-McLean        McDonald's , (309) 663-4181,  www.mcdobski.com

Gift Certificate, Pinstripes and Polkadots, (309) 821-9408, Contact: Sarah Gesiakowski,  www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com

One (1) Ten Dollars off Coupon, Edible Arrangements, 2205 E. Oakland, Bloomington, IL   (309) 661-0100, www.ediblearrangements.com

One (1) knitted hat, Frostings, Contact: Stephanie Frost www.frostingsboutique.com

Ten (10) Free Passes, AMF Circle Lanes Bowling Center, 1225 Holiday Dr., Bloomington, IL, (309) 663-7402, www.amf.com

Four (4) Open Gym Passes, Rising Stars Academy, 2902 Gill St.,  Bloomington, IL, (309) 662-3330, www.risingstarsacademy.com

One (1) Little Hands Keepsake Kit, Uppercase Living, Contact: Jessica Frerichs, (309) 829-6416, email: mfpd@netoptioninc.net, www.uppercaseliving.net

One (1) facial, Paul Mitchell the School, 1503 E. College Ave. Ste. L, Normal, IL (309) 862-3400, schoolinfo@pmthecampus.com

One (1) Half Pound Assortment, The Chocolatier, Inc., 514 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL (309) 821-0277, www.chocolatier.ws

Four (4) 2009 Regular Season Box Seat Single Game Tickets, Peoria Chiefs, 730 S.W. Jefferson St., Peoria, IL  (309) 680-4000, www.peoriachiefs.com

Two (2) Children's Books, Barnes and Noble, 1701 E Empire, Bloomington, IL  309-662-1506

One (1) Membership, McLean Count Arts Center,   601 North East Street, Bloomington, IL   (309) 829-0011, www.mcac.org

And the Winner Is.....

We are so excited with the response of the votes for this round, a big thank you goes out to everyone that participated!  With over 1500 votes for round 1, your generosity and support of The Baby Fold has proved to be outstanding!

The Baby Fold is often the last, best chance for at-risk children in our community.  For over 100 years, The Baby Fold has responded to the challenges in our society that threaten the well-being of the area's most vulnerable families.  Through the expertise of over 250 agency professionals and community resources to provide a spectrum of care- including adoption, foster care, special education, residential treatment and family support services- The Baby Fold remains committed to never giving up on a child.

Every child is a masterpiece.

Watch for images coming soon from round 2!

Happy, Happy, Happy New Year!

As the middle of January approaches, I extend to you my heartfelt thank you for allowing Studio J to be a part of your lives. As I spend time with each of you, creating images for you, I want you to know how special it is for me to be a part of that! Your images will be around for such a long time, and to know I was there to do this for you is so humbling.

This is going to be a BIG year for Studio J !! This year, in addition to our senior and family portrait line, we are also introducing Studio J Kids ! Did you know we photograph kids too?! As a mother of 4 children of my own and 2 stepchildren as well- this photographer has EXPERIENCE! Believe me!!!

In all seriousness, though, as our youngest child, now 3, grows, I miss those babies!! And as much as you moms with young babies live with slobber on your shoulders- wishing for a clean shirt, I welcome it! Your children are only young once, and capturing them is a way that helps you to remember them, as they are, is of the utmost importance. For when it is all said and done, and they are grown and gone, it's the images and memories that last forever.

Soon we will be sharing more information with you as we introduce some new lines into the studio. This is something you don't want to miss- I encourage you to join our mailing list so you don't miss anything!

Again, a big thank you from our studio to you! Here's to 2008!!!