This sale will be for a limited time only so don’t miss your chance to snag one of our products free of charge or at a discounted price.You will be able to use the 25% and lower codes on a workshop seat or a mentorship so check out the dates at www.leahprofancik.com/workshops to see if one works for your schedule.
You may purchase a mentorship program at anytime, and then call or email to schedule your dates. I do still have a few openings for 2009 (June, late August, September, October dates are available) and then I will begin booking 2010.

PLEASE NOTE: The higher discounts do tend to go very quickly-within minutes. If you add an item to your cart, but do not complete the payment, the discount can still be used by another buyer. No discount is final until your order is submitted and the payment process is complete.***

No additional discounts will be issued once the codes are used up.

We’re giving away 4 sets of actions, plus discounts of all sizes. But you’ll have to move quickly before the discount codes are used up. Here’s the breakdown on the limited number of discounts we’re releasing and the corresponding codes. But don’t wait, there are a set number of orders per discount. Once they’re gone at a certain price, that discount can’t be used anymore. If one code doesn’t work, please try the next one.
Vist http://www.leahprofancik.com/cart/ to purchase.

The free codes may be used on ONE set only.
We’ll be giving away 4 sets of actions. Code is 2009junefree

The percentage off codes may be used on any size purchase.
4 orders may be placed at 50% off. Code is 2009june50
20 orders may be placed at 30% off. Code is 2009june30
40 orders may be placed at 25% off. Code is 2009june25
50 orders may be placed at 20% off. Code is 2009june20
55 orders may be placed at 15% off. Code is 2009june15

Don’t wait, these prices are first come first serve!!!

All of the images below were edited with my new action set, Summer Skies.

 New Albums

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I had so much fun with J.!  He was so polite and willing to go exploring for great new locations with me…we had a great session. I found out he loved sushi, especially spicy tuna! Yummm…one of my favorites too!

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We’re in need of some fun models who love to be in front of the camera and who want a complimentary session. We have some new equipment and ideas we’d love to try out and need some models. Sessions will be conducted in the evenings. We’re happy to consider any age, but are especially looking for 6 month old babies who can sit well and 7-12 year old boys. You will receive an online gallery and one matted, ready to frame 8×10 print from your gallery. Email Leah for more details at info@leahprofancik.com

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I’ll be on the Phaunt Forum this afternoon for a radio interview at 2:00! The interview will cover my photography style, where I started in photography, how I grew my bussines and how I currently run my business,  balancing family and work, workshops, and editing. Whew, that’s a lot! I’m super excited about this interview!

This is an online radio interview that you can get to by going to Phaunt Forum and, if you haven’t already, joining the board. The VIPhaunt Speaker section near the bottom of the page is where you can access my interview! Have fun listening!

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I love giving things away…it makes me just as happy as the person I give to! And hey, we all love to be happy! So, I’m going to be giving away one seat to my Lake Orion, Michigan workshop. The workshop takes place September 12-13, 2009. Of course you have to be willing and able to get to the workshop in Michigan! And while we’re on the topic, check out Suzi’s studio here! She owns Photo Art by Suzi and is our lovely host for the weekend. It’s going to a blast to shoot there!

Here’s the deal…in order to enter the contest I need you to take a photo outdoors. Your photo must have the sky in the shot (the prettier the better) and somewhere in the photo you need to have one word that describes why we should choose you. Creativity counts!
The winner will be chosen by our panel of judges. The judging panel will consist of: other artists from the building my studio is housed in, 2 local photographers, myself and Damian (my husband).

The winner will be featured on our blog. We’ll also choose 3 runner ups who will each receive a 45.00 gift certificate to the MiaBella Boutique.

So get out there and get creative!

All entries are due by June 15th at 12pm EST. One entry per person.  Images must be no larger than 750 pixels high and 880 pixels wide.

Send all entries to actions@leahprofancik.com

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I am so happy to be this sweet little guy’s photographer for the next year and can’t wait to see him hit those amazing milestones as he grows. He is such a cutie and his parents are so adoring and in love with him.

 And their first baby…

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I had sooo much fun with K! She and her sister were just a blast to hang out with and I’m so excited to share these images. K loves photography too  and is in show choir.  It’s always great to shoot with someone who knows the ropes and is at ease in front of the camera and she was a natural.  I can’t wait for her little sister to come in and do her session…K’s whole family is super fun!

We still have some spaces for next years seniors to join our spokesmodel program. Get in touch with us and ask us if we have a spot at your school.

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I was digging through some old files for a client image and when I pulled it out the little girl’s curls reminded me of my little girl’s baby hair. So later I had to go digging through my personal image files and I found this one from just over a year ago of my little Bella. She was only 2 at the time and still had her sweet baby curls…which disappeared by the end of last summer. Why is that those baby curls have to fade? I just love them! We had her hair trimmed for the first time in December (the curls were long gone) and she had her first REAL haircut just a couple weeks ago.  Seeing her again with those adorable little curls just makes me sigh. They grow up so fast-way too fast.

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Workshop: Fresh Twist with Joy Vertz & Leah Profancik

Nitty Gritty Business information with Joy Vertz
Creativity Inspired by Leah Profancik (includes shooting and photoshop work)

Dates: Friday June 5 - Sunday June 7 (with an optional bonus small group time on Monday June 8, 2009)
Cost: $1500 for Saturday/Sunday workshop (with a social event on Friday June 5) ($150 discount for Early Bird Registrations by 4/15/09)

Optional Workshops on Monday June 8, 2009:
1/2 Day Off Camera Flash with Leah Profancik $450
1/2 Day intensive marketing planning (very hands on) with Joy Vertz $450
9-2pm Sales and Objection Training $575

Registration: Opens April 5, 2009. Early Bird Registration discount of $150 applies when booking by April 15, 2009. Space is limited to 20 per instructor for this highly hands-on intensive workshop so it is advised to
book early. 

Due to the number of inquiries we have already received it is expected to sell out. We advise booking early to ensure a spot. 

Registration includes: Workshop with inspiration, practical ideas and amazing techniques sure to grow your business, Cocktail party on Friday, Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, Lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Party on
Saturday, afternoon snacks, beverages and lots of treats and surprises. We have also prepared several documents to help your business grow as well as an exclusive workshop design set from MiaBella studios. Be prepared for a unique experience. 

Location: Milwaukee , WI

Our two-day Business & Creative Live Workshop focuses half of your time on the business aspects to improve sales, maximize profitability, streamlining costs and the other half of your time on the creative side of your business
to help bring out your true, distinct style to really brand your studio and differentiate you from the competition. Not only will you learn great techniques from this two day workshop, but you will also be able to network with other successful studios to share tips and experiences to move your studio in the right direction. This workshop will be very hands-on and you will leave with tons of ideas on how to maximize profits as well as learning wonderful new shooting and photoshop techniques to bring your portraits to a new level. 

Tentative Schedule:
Friday 5-10pm Meet and Green at Joy Vertz’ House (included)

Saturday :
Introductions and Studio tour
Small Group Breakouts Shooting and Business
Lunch (included)
Small Group Breakouts Shooting and Business
Dinner (on your own)
Sunset shooting
Cocktail party at the studio 8-10pm. (included)

Sunday:
Breakout sessions
Lunch (included)
Final Breakouts
Photoshop and Design

Monday:
AM Business Marketing
AM Off Camera Flash
9-2 Sales and Objection Handling
Lunch (included in full day and those taking both am/pm sessions)
PM Business Marketing
PM Off Camera Flash

Some of the topics we cover include:
-Business Process Workflow
-Vendors & Profitability
-Pricing
-Add-On Products
-Natural Light Techniques
-Shooting creatively outdoors
-Studio Light Techniques
-Photoshop Techniques
-Effectively using textures in post processing
-Managing Employees
-Business Development
-Managing Finances
-How to Make Sure You Get Bookings
-Planning for Business Growth
-Posing Techniques
And Many More…

Are you interested in hosting a workshop in your area? Please contact Leah with questions: info@leahprofancik.com

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Bella is fascinated with animals of all sorts right now, but bunnies and sheep seem to be the creatures of the week. She was amazed to hear that the little lamb she chose to carry around all day was her grandmother’s as little girl, then mine, and now her’s. I have to say I feel a little amazed that this one little sheep has been there for 3
generations of little girls.

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