In the last few months, we have been doing a lot of cross-marketing with the cool folks over at Binns in Merchant Square. In April we co-hosted a Girls' Night Out Party...we called it Binns After Dark and it was a GREAT time!

At the end of the very late night - we're talking after midnight - we decided to do a very cool, contemporary staff portrait. All the ladies grabbed their gowns and while they were getting dressed, Michael, Bobbi, and I got everything ready and set the stage. We had a blast and everyone was great - despite the late hour! I only wish I looked that good after midnight!! Here's what we came up with:

Back By Popular Demand!

We had such a GREAT time last time we did this, we decided to do it again!
Sign up here - and Hurry! Appointments are filling up fast!

http://monicasigmon.brownbookit.com/schedules

Details:

Have fun & let your personality shine - bring the family, a pet, an instrument, or anything else that says something about YOU!

Due to the nature of this very special event, you know there have to be a few “guidelines”...so, here you go: 1) no clothing changes; 2) you must arrive at least FIVE minutes prior to your appointment time; 3) in fact, if you are late, you forfeit your appointment; 4) kids and small pets welcome; 5) if you are under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian so we know that you are actually allowed to be on Facebook! 6) allow about 25 minutes after your appointment to select your new profile pic; 7) this offer is exclusively for Facebook Fans of Monica Sigmon Photography and this is where your photo will be delivered...so make sure you sign up as a Fan before you arrive! 8) You WILL be able to use this photo for other social networking sites (like MySpace, Match, E-Harmony, etc.) 9) This event is FREE. If you feel so inclined, we are accepting donations for our upcoming Women With A Cause campaign...no donation is too small (or too big!). 10) YOU MUST SCHEDULE YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT - CHECK THE LINK ABOVE! 11) Have FUN!!!

A few weeks ago (ok...more than a FEW) we had a special portrait day to benefit the Heritage Humane Society. We raised money and TONS of dog food for the shelter. THANKS to all who participated!!! Stay tuned here to learn about our next one!

What an amazing night we had at the 2009 Women With A Cause Celebration!
THANK YOU to all who were able to join us! Please visit www.womenwithacause.org to learn about the women who were honored and to watch the videos of our six Honorees.

A special THANK YOU to our sponsors:

TowneBank
Custom Culinary Connections
Binns of Williamsburg
Wildes, Stevens, Brackens, and Company
Katherine M. Beatty
Next Door Neighbors Magazine
Equi-Kneads
Junior Women's Club of Williamsburg
Hudgins Holiday Chevrolet and Cadillac

You all are the BEST and we SO appreciate your generous support.
This event would not have been possible without you!

Kids Who Click Spring Photography Contest

The winners of our Kids Who Click Spring Photography Contest came by the studio Friday afternoon to collect their prizes!

Congratulations to Clay Mowry, our Grand Prize Winner, and to Sophia Fitzgerald and Molly Rouzie, our Honorable Mentions!






Want to know about our next contest? Sign up as a Fan of Monica Sigmon Photography on Facebook!

Award from Sentara!

Monica was recently honored by the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center's Auxiliary for her work with Women With A Cause and the awareness that campaign helped to raise about the hospital's Free Mammography Program and the Pineapple Knitters Team. The 3rd Annual Women With A Cause Celebration will be held Thursday, May 28th at TowneBank and will honor 23 local women who are making a difference right here in Williamsburg. For more information, please visit www.womenwithacause.org or call 757-564-8533.

Pictured from left to right: Gert Berthiaume (2007 WWAC Honoree for her work with the Free Mammography Program), Monica Sigmon (founder of Women With A Cause), and Ginny Dittman (2008 WWAC Honoree for her work with the Pineapple Knitters Club and Chemo Caps).

One of the highlights of the Award Ceremony was Buddy Wakefield playing the National Anthem on his harmonica...

Peace, Love and Pawprints at Binns!

Admit it...you've always wanted a special portrait of your favorite canine(s)! Well, now's your chance to get it done and support a great cause at the same time! Bring your furry friend in to Binns on Saturday, May 2nd, for a Free Portrait Session!

This special appointment will take place at Binns. Please make sure to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your session and that your pooch has gone potty! Instead of session fees, we are collecting bags of dog food for the Heritage Humane Society. (Science Diet is preferred!) Let's see how much we can collect for this fantastic organization - they could really use our help! Special package pricing will be available, so make sure Spot is spotless and ready to go!

*NOTE: if you are bringing more than one pup, please schedule a session for each if you want a portrait of them individually. We will photograph them together as well. If you are bringing more than one pup and ONLY want a portrait of them together, simply schedule just one appointment. Remember to bring a bag of dog food for EACH appointment time you reserve!

THIS EVENT IS GUARANTEED TO FILL UP FAST - DON'T MISS OUT!

Click here to schedule!

B.Y.O.Pics!

Treasure Sale

It’s that time of year...birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and attics are getting CLEANED OUT!

We’re getting organized and want to move things we aren’t using to homes where they will be enjoyed (instead of them staying in our attic and collecting dust)!

From dozens of new and gently used frames, to tons of great decorative accessories, to office supplies and equipment, you are bound to find treasures you can’t live without...at bargain prices!
We are talking SERIOUSLY cool stuff!

Friday, April 17: Preview Sale for MSP friends only
Saturday, April 18: Open to the Public (if there is anything left!)

Free Photos for Facebook!

Wow! We had so much fun at our Free Photos For Facebook Event! Check out the video....

Did you miss the big day? Stay tuned..we may schedule another one soon!