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Peggy Farren and Helen Catlin,
Avant-Garde Images, Inc., Understand Photography and Boutique Destination Weddings.

Understand Photography is the new name for our Training Center

As our loyal readers know, we've been working hard for almost two years on building up our photography training center called Photography Naples.

Well, now we are expanding beyond Naples to offer trips, excursions and online training. 
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE OUR UPCOMING SCHEDULE!!  We have so much to offer! 

Our new name is "Understand Photography!!  Please visit our new website:

Boutique Destination Weddings
Finding a great wedding photographer is a daunting task when you are coming from out of town!
We have seen a few very bright photographers coming through our training center and saw the opportunity for a win-win-win.  BDW logo

We are now offering photography services for the small, destination wedding.  Yes, even on Saturdays! 

Peggy puts the new photographers through a rigorous training program, including real world experience by assisting and watching her in action at larger weddings.  Once trained, we check to make sure they have insurance, a business license, and back up equipment.

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There are so many new photographers out there with no backup equipment, not much training and no experience in managing people or knowing how a wedding is run. 

Our photographers will come dressed professionally, will be on time and will be aware of how important this day is to you! 

Right now we have two fabulous photographers, ready for YOUR wedding!  You'll interview your photographer ahead of time to make sure you are a good fit.  And you'll have peace of mind to know that this photographer has been fully vetted!

Photographers - this is a great opportunity for you part-timers who don't have the time and money to do all the marketing necessary to compete in this competitive field!  Please note, you have to be selected and willing to follow our strict standards. 

Check it out: 

Contact Peggy via email or phone
naplesportraits@gmail.com
(239) 263-7001

PS  Don't worry - Peggy is not going anywhere!  She's available for portraits and larger weddings - maybe even a few small weddings on weekdays!  As always; www.NaplesPortraits.com.  Avant-Garde Images, Inc.

Help us as a Beta Tester on our new website and win prizes!!
Our new website for our training center is up but it hasn't been fully tested.  We are looking for a few good men and women to test it for functionality, and also to help add content. 

We'll be randomly selecting winners for prizes every week based on how helpful they are (comments, forum posts, weekly challenges).  We need our site to be active and fun and are hoping you will help!! 

Prizes include gift cards, beautiful frames, free classes and free one on one training sessions with Peggy. 

We've added photo challenges and a forum to offer some free photography/software training, and of course, to keep people on our site!
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So please participate, let us know how everything is working and make suggestions!!  This website is a blog format so you can make comments and suggestions right on the site.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
http://www.understandphotography.com/

 

We love our clients!

"Thank you SO SO much. I love them!"  Joe and Ann Montavi

Thanks for caring so much it is greatly appreciated!  Thanks!  Deb Cloud

Awww!!! Adorable! You're awesome! Thank you!  Sue Glas

"Greetings from Africa!  .. Thank you SO MUCH for teaching me about shooting in manual mode!"  Bee Dee Greenfield

"Thank you so so much!!! We are so happy with the pictures!   Beth Atkinson

".... I would like to say thank you so much for your superb work, fabulous personality and attention to detail...."  Michelle Jay

Free Photography Advice

is available on our new UNDERSTAND PHOTOGRAPHY message board: 
http://www.understandphotography.com/forum/member-forum/

Recent Posts:
-- How to make a signature brush in PS Elements
-- Formatting CF or SD cards
-- Night Photography Places

Please feel free to ask questions via our message board.  Also, if you have equipment to sell, post it here.  We are hoping to have an active and supportive photography community here on the internet!!
-- Peggy

 

This Year's Awards

 2011 choice awardWeddingWire2011NAWP award
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We won another award!
NAWP awardThe National Association of Wedding Professionals Naples #NAWP awarded Peggy Farren the 2011 Industry Award.  

The Industry Award is given to someone excels in their industry.  It is someone who stands out as an example of professionalism, kindness, success, overachievement.  It is someone who is involved in their industry and their community and who follows through.  It is someone who creates/offers a dynamic product.

Thanks so much!  I'm honored!!

Family Portrait Season! 

Don't wait until the last minute this year to find out we are unavailable.  Season seems to have begun early for us.  We're are really booking up so if you are considering a family portrait, let's get you on the schedule.  It's never too early to get on the calendar!drury pilings
Husbands - if you are looking for the ultimate gift for your wife; this is it.
Sons and Daughters- what more does a parent want than a beautiful family portrait to remind them that you grew up and left them?  :)
Moms and wives - you know you want one.  And the grandparents need one too!

You really do need a gorgeous portrait hanging as artwork to remind you how lucky you are to have such a beautiful family!

Call us for your appointment now!
(239) 263-7001
or email us:  NaplesPortraits@gmail.com
Schedule for
Understand Photography 

Understand Photography offers inexpensive workshops and excursions, private lessons and free walkabouts.  We also rent out our studio and studio lighting equipment. 

 

Everything we do is hands-on for optimal learning!   

 

We have a mix of beginners to advanced and professional photographers.  You will love our friendly group!     

 

Oct 15  ZombieCon Photowalk FREE 

Oct 19  Studio Model Shoot $19

Oct 20 DSLR for beginners $45/$50 

Oct 25 PS Elements Intermediate $69/89

Oct 29 HDR & Night Photo Excursion $149/169

Nov 2 Studio Model Shoot $19 

Nov 3 Speedlight Workshop $79/99  

Nov 6 Sandsculpting Photowalk FREE

Nov 8 Photo cruise to Keewaydin $28/45  

Nov 9 DSLR for beginners $45/60
Nov 11 Teen bootcamp Full day $75/95
Nov 12 Sunset Portrait Workshop $59/79
Nov 15  Creative Memories showcase $15 

Nov 16 Studio Model Shoot $19

Nov 17 Basic Studio Lighting $79/99

Dec 1 Successful Bird Photography $79/99

Dec 7 Studio Model Shoot $19  

Dec 10 Macro Excursion $149/169 

Dec 21 Studio Model Shoot $19 

 

 We are not finished adding things so keep checking the calendar!! 
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Please note that classes sell out quickly so don't procrastinate about signing up for events!  We also have early registration prices.  Why pay the regular rate when you can sign up early and receive a discount?  

 

New classes and events are added frequently.  Join our club for free to keep up with all we offer!  

 http://www.photographynaples.com/events/calendar/ 

Tuesday Headshots $95
Our studio is centrally located on Linwood Ave.  You'll walk out with a lightly retouched business portrait.  The entire process takes about 30 minutes.   

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We give discounts if several people come in at once. 
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We will also come to your place of business for location headshots and group portraits. 

Call today for an appointment. 
(239) 263-7001
naplesportraits@gmail.com
Headshot with a Providence House Ad!
Purchase a half page ad or larger in the 2011 Providence House Luncheon program and receive a free business portrait at Avant-Garde Images, Inc. Photography Studio. Deadline for the ad is October 21, 2011.

Providence House Naples provides faith-based, transitional housing and a self-sufficiency program for motivated single women with young children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Avant-Garde Images, Inc. is offering one free business headshot for each half page ad or larger purchased in the Providence House Luncheon program. Cost for the half page ad is only $250.00.

Fine Print - Business headshot must be scheduled on a Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Offer expires January 30, 2012. Location: Avant-Garde Images, Inc. Studio. Value of the headshot $95.00 (Tuesday special). Call or email for appointment: 239-263-7001

Please attend the luncheon too!! It's November 12.  Contact Nancy for more info about Providence House at NaplesProv@yahoo.com or (239) 777-8343.  www.ProvidenceHouseNaples.com