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Cougar, the Vacationing
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This month:
- We're back in Howard County!
- Photo Contest! Win a Month-Long Photography Show at Grand Cru!
- Student Discounts!
- Photographer of the month: Kelly Connelly
- Printable Coupon! See sidebar for a special on photo albums!
- Went somewhere? Thank you to all who particpated and received your discount!
- Looking for Polaroid Film?
- Many things you may not have known that we can do-most right here in the store!
See you around the Square! |
| Food + Wine + Your Photos = Gallery Showing at Grand Cru |
 We're teaming up with Grand Cru Wine Bar across our court yard to bring you the best photo contest of 2008. Why is it the best of '08? Food. Hot food, cold food, cooked uncooked, from the land or from the sea. Your take on one of our basic human needs could will start off your 2009 right with your own gallery showing for the full month of January at Grand Cru complete with an opening night party for family and friends. The winner will display their photos to all who enter Grand Cru and can set their own price for print copies.
First prize is the January 2009 Photographer of the Month at Techlab, and runner up is a $25 gift card from Techlab.
Entries should contain your edible image and be 8x10 or 8x12 in size (prints at the show will be 11x14 or 12x18 and can involve other items than food). Entries should be dropped off at Techlab September through November 30. Entries will not be judged by any Techlab employees or its owner. Entries can be but are not required to be printed by Techlab and no weight will be given to those printed or not printed by Techlab.
No purchase necessary. See store for details.
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| Student Discounts! |
Supplies for the darkroom, services for both film and digital classes. Program beginning fall, 2008. Details will be available approximately August 15th. All you need to do is show valid, current student ID from your college or high school to receive your discount. Reading this in print or had it forwarded to you? Be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive updates and additional discounts! Download our flyer and feel free to pass the word!
Faculty Members! Contact Dan at the store to find out about supplying your school with everything it needs for the upcoming school year! Supplies, paper, fundraising opportunities, courier service, gymnasium/auditorium decoration are just some of the ways Techlab wants to work with local schools. Email Dan if you have other requests as well. |
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WE ARE BACK IN HOWARD COUNTY ! |
Construction is nearing completion and we are targeting an October 1 opening. More details to follow. Ads will be appearing in Howard County Magazine and the Smart Shopper - look out for them!
After almost two years (can you believe it's been that long?), Techlab returns to Howard County! On or about September 1st (watch for details), Techlab will be opening a second location in the Maple Lawn neighborhood just south of Columbia. Located near the intersection of rt. 29 and rt. 216 in Fulton, Maple Lawn is a growing community of residential neighborhoods, businesses, & schools  . There are plenty of dining and shopping options for you to see while visiting our beautiful new store located at 8170 Maple Lawn BLVD on the first floor.
Some current retailers include: Bellisimo Flowers, Bra-La-La, Calico Corners, the Daily Grind, Hyatt, i.m. Wine, & the Pearl Spa & Boutique. See the Maple Lawn Web Site for more information.
What does this mean for you? If you are closer to that side of town, you can visit us without spending as much time in the car or money on gas! If you are from the city or points east and north, it's a great place to visit and have a good meal while having prints made and memories preserved at Techlab! If you know anyone in the area please let them know we will be there soon! |
| Thank you to all who participated!! |
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Our vacation promotion was quite successful covering 5 continents (sorry, no penguins or kangaroos this time...) and 22 states. Pictures were printed from such far away lands as Japan, India, Uganda and Peru. Thank you very much for sharing all the fun from your trips with all your friends from Techlab! See you next year!
Want to take a vacation? Contact our friends at Bay Winds Travel and get additional Techlab discounts along with your trip! Contact Lisa Shockney at (410) 871-0225 or LShockney@baywindstravel.com
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Photographer of the Month!*
Kelly Connelly |
Kelly is a native of Baltimore with over 10 years experience in photography. The majority of her work is music-related, and has been published in such notable media outlets as the Baltimore Sun, City Paper, Philadelphia Enquirer, and Music Monthly (of which she is the editor), as well as Dan Rodrick's coffee table book on Baltimore. Her work has been exhibited at the Creative Alliance at The Patterson, and will be part of an upcoming photography exhibition at the Red Queen Gallery in Onancock, Virginia.
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| A graduate of New York University with a B.A. in Art History, Kelly has taught Photography, Art, and Art History to high school students. She currently teaches Photography to ages 6 through 18 as part of the Creative Alliance's "Open Minds" program. At Techlab, she teaches one-on-one digital photography classes to students of all ages and experience levels. Kelly is also the Communications and PR Coordinator for Healthy Teen Network, a national nonprofit organization whose focus is promoting positive health behaviors among adolescents.
She has been a Techlab Photo employee since summer 2006. She is available by appointment for one-on-one and small classes for camera instruction, kiosk instruction personalized to your knowledge level and your particular camera. If interested, contact her by email.
Photos for browsing and purchase can be seen here:
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* - Though we showcase and link to their work, we are in no way endorsing or employing them as photographers for Techlab. They may or may not be available for hire, but as photographers they are NOT employed by Techlab and we take no responsibility for any past or future photographic work they provide. Images shown are their own, copyrighted work and can be purchased if you like. Please do all due diligence before hiring any photographer for any job. Thanks! | |
Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to read about what's going on at Techlab. We hope to see you very soon around Belvedere Square! Visit our web site to order prints and see everything else we have to offer!
Sincerely,
Dan Gaffney & the Techlab Staff:
Allison, Cougar, Danny, Evan, Kelly C, Kristen, Liz, Lucia, Melika, Pat, Shawn, Traci & Tracy |
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3 For The Price Of 2 Photo Albums!
Coupon valid for photo albums only. Not valid for digital frames. Print out this coupon and bring to Techlab for discount! Must present coupon to receive discount. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Feel free to forward email to friends and family! Offer Expires: 9/30/08 |
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Upcoming Events |
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She Got Bike! - A Festival of Women's Cycling. September 14, 2008 at Oregon Ridge Park
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Techlab Photo supports Breast Fest at Nick's Fish House in South Baltimore October 11. This day-long event filled with food, drink, music and games benefits Mercy Hospital's Breast Center. Help us celebrate and "Save the Girls!"
- Techlab Photo supports Baltimore Women's Film Festival being held October 23-26 at the Landmark Harbour East
- Walter Margeson photography exhibit at Metropolitan Coffee House & Wine Bar in Federal Hill postponed due to fire at the Metropolitan. When it is rescheduled, you will see it here.
- Excerpts from the Baltimore Camera Club Calendar
| Thursday, September 4 |
Welcome Back Party 2008-2009 Season
First night of the new year |
| Thursday September 11
| Print Competition
Open No Theme all prints remain in the church for program critique on September 18 |
| Sunday September 14 |
Morning Field Shoot Canton Square O'Donnell Street
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Events happen often and this month include women & wine events, Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine, and many others!
Tasty events for women that benefit the community! |
| FREE BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE! |
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Spend $50 at Techlab and your receipt is instantly redeemable for a free bagel and cream cheese. Our friend Greg at Greg's Bagels is offering a free bagel and cream cheese when you show the receipt same day (or next day if they are closed when you make your Techlab purchase)! Whether you are a regular at Greg's or this will be your first time, we assure you it won't be your last!
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| Did You Know You Can Do That at Techlab? |
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You may know that we can process film and print pictures from color negatives and digital memory cards, but did you know on the premises we also:
- Canvas Gallery Wraps!
- Passports Photos!
- Make your photos into playing cards
- Scan negatives, prints and slides at high resolution (or lower for web use)
- Custom mat prints and documents to fit the perfect frame
- Scan your prints, negatives and slides so you can have all your images in one spot (though we recommend backups!)
- Recover lost images accidentally deleted from your memory card
- Digital camera classes! Learn one on one how to use your new camera!
- Process and print B&W and medium format films
- Process E-6 and mount slides (as well as make slides from prints and vice-versa)
- Print canvas banners and prints up to 40 inches wide
- Restore damaged and aged photos
- Create special occasion cards (baby, holiday, etc.)
- Turn your color image into a stunning black and white photo with one spot color (see store for examples)
- Cellphone pictures! If your phone has a memory card (many newer phones now come enabled-we stock the cards if you do not have one), our in-store kiosks can print them for you
- Combine these and other services to create unforgettable gifts!
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