Bamboo Studios http://blog.bamboostudios.net Awesomeness Revealed Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:13:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Bamboo Studios + Groupon | THIS weekend http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1997 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1997#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:13:32 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1997 Get ready ’cause here it comes! It’s almost time for our Groupon feature. The deal goes up bright and early Saturday morning and will last through Sunday night (that’s the 11th and 12th). We’ll then be Monday’s side bar feature on the 13th.


That gives you a few days to prep for this weekend, meanwhile telling EVERYONE you know about the awesome deal they’re about to experience. Then you’ll have a whopping three days to purchase the incredible deal we’ll be offering on our most popular on-location session. If you haven’t signed up for Groupon yet, I suggest you take a second and do just that by clicking here.


Don’t know what Groupon is? Check out our previous post for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to call us here at the studio at 704.888.2881 or email me at haley@bamboostudios.net. And while you’re at it, mosy on over to our Facebook page, join up and be the first to get updates and other news from Team Bamboo. We hope you have a great rest of the week and we can’t wait to work with you!


]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1997 0 Bamboo Studios on Groupon! http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1895 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1895#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:17:38 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1895 Hey there everyone! We have some really good news that we’ve been dying to tell you. And it’s officially official. Next Saturday, September 11th (and Sunday, September 12th), we’re going to be featured as Charlotte’s Groupon. We’ll also be featured as the side bar deal on Monday (September 13th). That’s THREE days of an incredible deal that you do NOT want to pass up. But the deal expires Monday night so be sure to take advantage before the deal is over.


And if you’re wondering what a Groupon is, then you MUST go to their website and sign up immediately. It’s quite simple really. You give them your email address, and in return you get incredible Charlotte deals, daily. I’m talking all kinds of awesome deals… from discounts at the Gap to half off at local restaurants. So stop missing out and sign up now. Start getting awesome deals from the greater Charlotte area ASAP.


And then. Be sure and check Groupon on next Saturday, Sunday and Monday to take advantage of an insanely good deal on one of our most popular Bamboo on-location sessions. And yes, seniors AND families are welcome! But remember, this deal does expire and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity! So don’t miss out!! Please call the studio at 704.888.2881 if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1895 0 Alyssa: Diesel http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1922 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1922#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:45:32 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1922 In lieu of Friday Faves, I would like to present you with Alyssa from Piedmont. So with no further ado… here she is!

 

Alyssa was a blast to hang out with. As was the rest of her crew (or posse, if you prefer). Her boyfriend, Ryan, made his debut in a few photographs and if I’m not mistaken, Alyssa’s little sister captured a few amazing photographs during the shoot as well.  All were a treat to be around. And on a side note, I’d like to say that I think Alyssa has the prettiest naturally blonde hair I’ve ever seen in real life. See what I mean?

 

And having recently traveled to Australia on a mission trip, she had a slew of awesome clothes and accesories from the great down under to wear during her shoot.  And as is the case with most seniors, I wanted to steal all of her clothes (and that gorgeous hair of hers)! I’m still considering “borrowing” her purple headband. But you didn’t hear that from me.

Alyssa, like most of our seniors, is involved in a variety of activities. She plays soccer, she lifeguards (or rather, she guards life) and she travels. A lot. Not only has she been to Australia but she’s also been to Peru. Alyssa plans on becoming a Pharmacist and would like to attend Chapel Hill or Wingate.

And while she was dubbed “Diesel” by team Bamboo simply for posing (oh-so-beautifully) by a sign with “Diesel” written across it, we quickly came to realize that it was very accurate statement. While she may be a self-proclaimed tomboy, we saw her as much more than that. She carried herself in such a way that you knew simply by looking at her just how fun, authentic and truly herself she really is. And though she may still need that left handed “L” on occasion to aid with directions (just like yours truly), we thought she was magnificent.

Looking at these pictures, it’s clear just how awesome Alyssa is.  Am I right or am I right?


So let us do the same for you. Allow us to showcase who you really, truly are. We’ll make you look awesome. And that’s a promise. Call us at 704.888.2881 to schedule your senior session today. And stay tuned to the blog and our Facebook group for an upcoming incredible deal that you’re gonna want to take advantage of.

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1922 0 Friday Faves http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1881 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1881#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:27:45 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1881 Favorite Video: It says not to argue with an Ibex. But I have to say… I kinda want to now.


Favorite Video [remix]: And wouldya look at that, it’s Usher’s favorite too!


Favorite Website: Like junk? Well, here’s what you can do with it.


Pic Pick of the week: And the winner is… Kali from Davie County!

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1881 0 Kali: Blue Steel http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1848 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1848#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:47:47 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1848

This is Kali from the one and only… Davie County High. And when I say one and only, I mean one and only. Literally. But you’d never guess this girl was from a small town. To start off, she aspires to be a lawyer or a broadcast journalist and hopes to one day live in Charleston. As you can see, Kali is very ambitious. But that’s not all she is. She’s also a real fun-loving girl who loves to explore. And boy, does the camera love her!

Though she refers to herself on occasion as a nerd, we don’t see her as such by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, she is quite the well-rounded young lady. She loves sports, loves being with the girls, and loves giving back to the community by volunteering her time as a cheerleading coach and tutor. Basically, she’s the epitome of the All-American Girl. Speaking of red, white and blue…

Kali is leaning towards attending Alabama when she graduates. Though Aaron spent a majority of the shoot trying to convince her that NC State is the best and only way to go (Man, he’s stubborn)! But if ‘Bama is what she wants, then we fully believe that that’s exactly where she’ll end up. Go Crimson Tide!

 

Kali was a pleasure to be around and quick to catch on to Aaron’s crazy humor. For example, she hardly flinched when Aaron tried to coax her into chasing storms with her eyes (another one of his infamous one-liners). Or tried to confuse her with his newest phrase, “This is going downhill south.” But clearly Kali did an incredible job at modeling despite Aaron’s antics. All the while maintaining her ever-so-perfect “Blue Steel” look. Thank you, Kali, for a great time! And of course, for not caving into Aaron’s attempt to convert you to the Wolfpack.


And just for the record, if by some odd chance the lawyer/ broadcast journalist careers don’t work out, we think you’d make a great Beyonce!


P.S. Hey Aaron… um… for future reference, I believe it’s going downhill fast, not south.


Call us at 704.888.2881 to schedule your senior session today!

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1848 0 Friday Faves http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1836 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1836#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:03:30 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1836 It’s that time again. Enjoy!


Favorite Video: This guy has a slew of funny videos. Check him out. So funny.





Favorite beverage: Laura (our intern) and I tried the “Almond Joy Frappe” at the local Daily Grind Coffee House yesterday and both finished it off in under five minutes. Yes, it was that good. And I can’t wait to go back and try one of their many other flavors.


Favorite Website: Need cool website recommendations (other than the one you’re getting right now)? Well then, you’re in luck.


Pic Pick of the week: It’s Amanda from Piedmont!

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1836 0 Amanda: Me like, Me like! http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1805 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1805#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:06:07 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1805

Hi all, this is Amanda from Piedmont. She’s a Varsity cheerleader, runs Track, does Gymnastics, plays piano (deep breath) aaaand participates in a number of clubs at school. But the list doesn’t stop there. She also won Prom Princess and Miss Congeniality. And with a sweet face and disposition like hers, how could she not?

To say we had a good time with Amanda would be an understatement. Her and her mother were a delight to be around. And quite funny. Let’s just say my all time favorite line from a parent came from Amanda’s mom… “I’m not a witch.” And no, she most certainly isn’t. Though I’m glad she cleared that up for us!

Amanda loves all things music (well except Scream-o and Bluegrass) and any type of snacks. She claims food is food and loves it all. Though she doesn’t like chocolate. Hmmm, well, we’ll let that one slide for now but I might have to hold the bluegrass hatred against you. Ok, that’s not true. But seriously, you should give it a try sometime (Nickel Creek and Mumford and Sons are a good place to start).

Some people say Amanda resembles Julia Stiles. I believe I’d have to somewhat agree with them. And don’t ask me how I know this, but I’m pretty sure she likes taking pictures with hay too.

 

Amanda says she lives life to the fullest, loves the outdoors and the country and loves being spontaneous and adventurous. And ladies and gentlemen, she speaks the truth. This is one girl who knows who she is and what she stands for. Which is one of the many reasons why her photos turned out as awesome as they did. Because they’re completely and 100% her. Just the way we like it.

Call us today at 704.888.2881 to schedule your senior session. Or email me at haley@bamboostudios.net for more information.

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1805 0 Friday Faves http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1798 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1798#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:44:35 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1798 Favorite Website: If you like to know what’s going on locally, weather-wise…. well then, Weatherbonk.com is the website for you. Updates, webcams and maps lay it all out for you. So if you want to be prepared for crazy storms like last night, tune into this very cool, very informative site.


Favorite Video (well, sound clip): E-U-C-A-L-Y-P-T-U-S.


Favorite French Bakery: Amelie’s of NoDa. Open 24/7. Yep, that’s right. And this amazing little bakery is busy busy busy. Check out just how busy here (even at 3am)! And may I recommend my personal favorites; the Salted Caramel Brownies or the Twice-Baked Almond Croissants. Trust me, with the incredible flavors and awesome atmosphere, you can’t go wrong.


Pic pick of the week: I’m gonna have to go with one from our most recent shoot with Kara from Piedmont.


]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1798 0 Kara: Hurricane Heart http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1774 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1774#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:07:48 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1774 Meet Kara from Piedmont. She’s a cheerleader who loves to swim, read and hang out with friends. She also likes to laugh. A lot. Which may have been our favorite thing about her. Aside from the fact that she has seen “Dumb and Dumber,” the best movie of all time. We’d like to send out a special thanks to Kara’s dad for that one. Needless to say, we all became instant friends.

Kara descibes herself as tomboyish and finds herself as the middle child of 4 sisters and 1 brother. Which in my opinion, makes her well-rounded and laid back. And appears to be no stranger to sarcasm. In fact, she told me directly that she enjoyed Aaron’s sarcasm, which was in great abundance during Kara’s shoot. Which made us enjoy her even more.

And with an awesome smile like her’s, we weren’t too surprised to find out that she’s considering going to dental school one day. Either way, she has every intention of attending college, possibly even Wilmington.

As you can see, Kara did an awesome job picking her outfits and accessories for her shoot. They perfectly display her personality and gave us some fun colors to work with. She even changed her hairstyle halfway through the shoot. All that to say, she looked awesome and therefore, so do her pictures. And another special thanks to Kara’s dad for all of the beautiful landscaping!

 

How we do get such awesome shots? Well, let’s just say that Aaron’s incredibe one-liners may have something to do with it.  Such as his newest encouraging line: “There’s a Hurricane in your heart. And… go!” He has more than one phrase to elicit the kind of expression he’s looking for. And Kara nailed it (see image number 3 to see what I mean).


And then…


Schedule your very own senior session with us by calling the studio at 704.888.2881 or emailing me at haley@bamboostudios.net. We look forward to working with you!

]]> http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?feed=rss2&p=1774 0 Halie: Way Cooler than Taylor http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1742 http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1742#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:18:05 +0000 Haley http://blog.bamboostudios.net/?p=1742 Way cooler than who? Well, Halie from Piedmont has been told more than once that she resembles none other than Taylor Swift. And while we were able to catch glimpses of the star in this super awesome senior, we prefer to chalk it up to good ol’ Southern charm. And the way we see it, is that Halie very much stands alone and apart from anyone else we’ve ever known, seen or heard. And to say she was a pleasure to work with would be an understatement. Laid back and relaxed is the best way to describe her and we enjoyed every second of our shoot with her. And boy, is she good lookin’!

As I mentioned before, Halie will be a Senior at Piedmont. She’s involved in a number of clubs (including the National Honor Society) and most times you’ll find her cheering for the football and basketball teams. And her parents own a local country store, the Polk Mountain Market. You should drob by and visit. It’s full of country charm and great pizza. So if you love pizza, be sure to call ‘em up and order one!

Halie claims that she’s not very creative. But Aaron and I didn’t buy that for a second.  You can tell by the way she dresses that her claim is far from the truth. We loved her bright colors and willingness to try whatever. Bottom line: we had a blast!

 And if any of you out there reading/ seeing this, want pictures like Halie’s… well, call us today and schedule your appointment. You’ll be glad you did! Call us 704.888.2881 or email me at haley@bamboostudios.net


(And for those who were wondering, yes, we do have the same name. And yes, it was confusing at times. And yes, I believe she spells her name cooler than mine. Though I’m growing used to the new nickname I’ve developed as a result… “H.” So thank you for that, Halie! And I mean that!)

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