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In any economic conditions, a business can generate more revenue by increasing its volume. More customers served should mean more revenue. When more customers can't be brought in and the revenue still has to increase, there are still actions that a business can take to continue operating. One is to raise prices and another is to cut expenses.
MindWorks was faced with the culmination of a year of sluggish business in June. We have enjoyed every one of our clients and appreciate all of you very much. And - there just aren't enough of you (so send your friends, neighbors, coworkers, please)! Raising prices in tough times is risky at best and punishing to our loyal clients so I discarded that as an option. Which leaves us with lowering expenses. I was successful with all of my suppliers except for one. The cost of the rent on our studio was, in spite of months of proposals and counter proposals, non-negotiable, and the biggest expense we had.
So the only way to lower our expenses was to move. Which brings us to today. We have just finished moving all of the studio's "stuff" out. Today we do a final cleaning and then close the door on our Racine Ave. facility for the last time. Yes, I've cried over this.
Today I also smile. We have renovated a room in our Big Bend home that has been unused (literally) for the last 3 years. It now sports a new tile floor and soon will contain what I need to create beautiful portraits (backdrop system, lights, etc.). Our studio location has changed, and the service, quality, care, experience and flexibility that we offer to our clients has remained.
After taking July and the first week of August to complete the new home based studio (and the move out) I'm very anxious to get back to the work I love - making portraits that reflect your beauty and your awesomeness.
Contact us soon to schedule your 2011 graduate, your children, your baby, or your whole family. We still work on location as well as in our studio, and our prices are holding firm. Our phone number is the same: 262.679.7900, and so is our email: info@MindWorksPhotography.com.
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| New Portrait Programs
(and pricing) for 2010!
These programs are for Seniors (High School Graduates), Children, Pets,
and Nuclear Families*
- Value Program
- Includes:
- 30 minute session
- 1 backdrop (studio only), no
props
- 1 outfit
- 7-9 poses (for seniors, children - pets
and families are typically less)
- 1 web-resolution digital image
(not suitable for printing - suitable for wallpaper or social network
postings like Facebook) a $30 value
- If this is for a Senior,
submission (digitally or 2 wallets) to the yearbook
- Price
$100
- Exclusive Program
- Includes:
- Up to 2 hour session
- Unlimited backdrops in
studio and 1 (near by) location**
- Unlimited wardrobe changes
- Unlimited use of
props - bring everything meaningful!
- 80-100 poses (for seniors, children - pets and families are
typically less)
- 3 web-resolution digital image (not suitable for
printing -
suitable for wallpaper or social network postings like Facebook) a $90
Value
- Your choice of either
- A DVD with a 2-3 minute photo video set to music and a digital proofing gallery that includes every photo from the session (not printable) a $150 value
- or a $75 Print Credit
- If this is for a Senior, submission
(digitally or 2 wallets) to
the yearbook
- Price $250
* If you want to do an
extended family portrait, add $100 and we'll provide a DVD for each
household.
** Locations away from the studio, and/or outside may be
used provided they - including travel and on-location setup time - fit
into the 2 hour total.
Prints are available for purchase a la
carte, with no minimum purchase. See our Product
Pricing FAQ for current prices. Note that prices are subject to
change at any time without notice.
Scroll down for information on our Photo Bank Program - it's another excellent way to "have it all"!
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Introducing: Photo Bank
Ever wanted to “punctuate” your everyday snapshots with professional portraits? Did you think it would cost too much or take too much time at the studio? Well here’s a new program from MindWorks Photography to help you get all this and more!
- What is Photo Bank? A way to deposit photos for a year, then make a large collage or book of your year. (Prints are always available too!)
- What does it cost?Membership Fee: $125. Each Session: $25, 6 session minimum
- What do I get?Unlimited number of 15 minute sessions (@$25 ea.) for 1 year. (Remember we’re “by appointment”.)
- There's more: In addition to making a portrait of you at each session we’ll deposit $10 into your membership account for you to spend.
- And more: After your 6th session we’ll add a $50 bonus for you to spend.
- And more:After your 12th session we’ll add another $50 bonus for you to spend.
At the end of the year you’ll have between $110 & $220 to spend on a big collage, a hard cover book, a calendar, prints or a combination! And you’ll have a bank of images and memories!!!!
Bonus! You’ll receive one image per session in web-worthy digital format for use on social network sites or as your computer’s wallpaper.
Bonus! At the end of the year, if you completed 12 or more sessions you’ll receive a photo video, set to music, of the best image from each session.
What events could you choose to deposit into your Photo Bank in a year?
Birthdays * New Year * Superbowl * Valentine’s Day * St. Patrick’s Day * March Madness * Easter * Spring * Mother’s Day * Summer * Father’s Day * Siblings * Brothers * Sisters * Mom & Daughter * Dad & Son * Independence Day * Anniversary * First Communion * Dance Recital * Music Recital * Grandparents’ Day * Sport Participation/Championship * Autumn * Halloween * Thanksgiving * Prom * Homecoming * New Pet * Winter * Christmas... and anything you can think of to celebrate and deposit!
Contact MindWorks Photography to open your Photo Bank account today! 262.679.7900 or info@MindWorksPhotography.com.
The fine print:This offer may not be used for Weddings or High School Graduation portraits. Each session is 15 minutes long using one backdrop (location sessions extra). The session will have a theme and there will be a few poses all using the same subjects. For example, you bring your family of 4 and a dog for a patriotic theme. We’ll photograph everyone but not each person separately or any smaller groupings. |
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