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What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?

This year, how about celebrating Valentine's Day by being part of our unique and creative art project?  This Valentine's Day we want to see what is YOUR color of love! For more information and to be considered for 'The color of Love' art project click here: https://www.rinathalon.com/color-of-love

My dog will never sit for a picture!

Whenever people see our pet portraits they say: ' Oh so beautiful! But - this dog is obviously trained and well behaved - MY DOG WILL NEVER SIT LIKE THIS FOR A PICTURE'.  My answer is always the same: 'Well', I say, 'That's because your dog has not met me yet. Your dog will sit for me'. It's the truth. And it's no stroke of luck - it's a well executed plan that works every time.  Many times, after people hear my answer, and they still don't believe me, I add:'and if it will not work and your dog will

Living the dream: earning a living doing what you love

Returning from the national photography conference yesterday, an email was waiting for me in my inbox that an article I interviewed for a few months ago is now published. The timing was perfect. After enjoying the weekend with my peers celebrating our hard work and success - in this article I go back and talk about how my success started. I started going to this national photography convention 23 years ago, the year I graduated from college with a degree in photography and visual merchandising and

Did you know I was a heavy smoker?

I was only 15 when I got hooked on cigarettes, and it took me 15 years to be able to quit. I once heard an expert talk about quitting smoking on a radio show. He said that quitting smoking cigarettes is harder than quitting heroin - that is how addictive cigarettes are. From my experience - this expert is correct. It has been 20 years since I had my last cigarette and I cannot even imagine my current life - as a smoker. Here are a few highlights of what my life would probably have been like if I was still a

Who is this handsome guy?

When my brother-in-Law married my sister I told him that by marrying her, he is signing a lifetime model release ??‍?? with me so I can show any images I take of him as samples of my work - oh, and welcome to the family! ??This rule applies to anyone in my family - yes, including my own husband Mike AKA Husband Who Rocks. ??So when HWR asked me for a new headshot, I did what I do for all my clients: I directed him on what to wear for his portrait, asked questions to help me understand what his headshot

Sign me up for the Rockstar experience!

Let's play 'what if' for a minute. What if, Instead of thinking 'Uhhh, I need to get a new headshot' (sigh)  What if you thought 'It's time to schedule my rock star experiance!'  Wouldn't it make you WANT to pick up the phone and call me to schedule a new headshot?  I bet it would. Here is the best part: It's true! Just like Sonya - you too will be receiving the rock star treatment in our studio. It's how we rock. And roll And how we treat every single one of our clients. We have ONE session left

Let's talk chandeliers

When I walked into Shannon's home for her design and styling consultation and looked around, I immediately realized - this girl?? loves chandeliers! Shannon has chandeliers hanging in her dining room, living room, and any other possible room.  My immediate conclusion was - I am getting a chandelier for my studio! ?? Sure enough I did, and when Shannon came in for her lifestyle branded portrait we were ready for her - chandelier hanging, all lit and beautiful, as part of the scene I designed for her

Does your business have high employee turnover?

I am guessing you may be holding off getting team headshots and team group shots because even if you have loyal, happy employees who are in for the long haul like Stonebridge does (shown in this group photo) - some of these employees may still quit just because of life circumstances - and you are thinking getting team headshots are not worth the investment - right? What if I told you I figured out a way for you to get team headshots and group shots that IS worth the investment? This past year we started

Overcoming the Fear of Starting a Business in Apopka, Florida

The thought of starting a business can be intimidating. There are so many things to think about and it can be difficult to know where to start. But don't let the fear of the unknown stop you from achieving your dreams. These tips will help you overcome the fear and give you the confidence you need to start your own business in Apopka, Florida.Calculate Startup Costs One of the first things you need to do when starting a business is calculate your startup costs. This will give you a good idea of how much

Build a Successful Community-Based Business in Apopka with These Strategies

Starting a business within your community comes with a lot of benefits, both for you and for your neighbors. In fact, small businesses stimulate the local economy and help keep larger companies going through outsourcing, often while promoting eco-friendly or ethical practices. Marketing that small business, however, can be tricky if you’re not armed with the right tools.  Figuring out your target customer, creating a brand identity, and helping customers find your products or services takes time and

Goodwill to Provide Financial Pathway to Higher Ed for Employees

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INVESTS IN EMPLOYEES BY COVERING COSTS OF COLLEGE TUITION OR VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONNew Prepaid Benefit Program Eliminates Out-of-Pocket ExpensesORLANDO, Fla. (May 3, 2022) – Two out of five college students drop out of school for financial reasons. With this and other reasons in mind, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college or vocational school for its employees. All part- and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joe Lester Earns Certified Master Inspector® Designation

Contact: Joe Lester, CMI® BAA Inspections LLC (901) 337-7872 contact@baainspections.comwww.baainspections.com               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joe Lester Earns Certified Master Inspector® Designation ORLANDO, Florida. (Jan. 13, 2022)–BAA Inspections LLC is pleased to announce that Joe Lester is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector (CMI)® , which is the inspection industry’s top professional designation. The Master Inspector Certification Board has awarded the Certified Master Inspector

2022 Orange County Clerk of Court Group Marriage Ceremony

Office of Communications and Public Affairs  For Immediate Release                                                           Contact:  Dain Weister January 12, 2022                                                                                      (407) 836-2053                                                                                                                         Celebrate a Special Valentine’s Day at the Courthouse Orlando – Engaged and ready to “tie the knot”? Consider saying “I do”

60th Annual Apopka Art & Foliage Festival

COVID-19 Update - Clerk’s Office Expanding Services

 For Immediate Release Contact:  Dain Weister (407) 836-2053May 29, 2020    COVID-19 Update - Clerk’s Office Expanding Services  ORLANDO-  The Orange County Clerk’s Office is now expanding limited access to more Clerk services. In order to limit capacity in lobbies, appointments can now be scheduled for the following services and locations starting on Monday, June 1, 2020:Marriage License & Ceremonies – Downtown Courthouse, Winter Park, Apopka OcoeePassport Applications – Downtown Courthouse, Winter Park,