Dear
Friend,
Your family
is changing so fast, isn't it? Your children (and yes, they will
be your "children" even when they're married and have
kids of their own) are growing up, and becoming more like adults
every day. Don't you wish you could just "freeze time"
and hold these special moments forever?
My name is Kent
Eimers, and capturing wonderful family memories is what I've devoted
my life to. I'm a professional family photographer, but more than
that, I'm just like you... I'm a family person.
We
Can Stop The Clock. Memories Are The Most Valuable Thing We Own.
Can you relate
to this at all? I wake up every morning and wonder where the time
is going. Do you ever do that? Have you noticed that, the older
you and your children get, the faster time seems to fly? I remember
like it was yesterday the day that I brought my new daughter Katie-Grace
home from the hospital, awestruck at the tiny miracle I was holding
in my arms. Now she's already almost 3 years old, talking like crazy,
and certainly not a baby any longer. She is truly one of the greatest
joys in my life. I am so lucky to be blessed with the family I have.
But there's one thing I regret...
I
Would Give Just About ANYTHING IN THE WORLD To Have Fine Family
Portraits Of Katie, My Wife Christine And Myself From When Katie
Was A Baby...
This is going
to be hard to believe. I'm a professional photographer, and I only
have one high quality portrait of my family all together! And I
don't have any fine portraits of Katie when she was younger. Just
like most people, I simply never made the time to do it, and now
those precious moments, expressions & behaviors that only a
baby & toddler have are gone forever.
What I wouldn't
give to be able to go back in time, and capture those magical moments
on film. That's one of the reasons I became a family & children's
portrait photographer - I want to help other families hold on to
their family memories forever, and never regret not having a family
portrait done.
Throughout
This Page You'll See And Hear From Central Coast Families Who Have
Had Their Lives Forever Enriched By the Lasting Memories Of Family
Portraits ---
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But There Were Things Even They Didn't Know When They Started Looking
For A Photographer...
If you're at
all like most of the families on this website, you probably haven't
given a lot of thought to having a family portrait created. Don't
worry - that's pretty normal. You've got a lot of things going on
in your life. Life is busier and crazier than ever in 2004, and
family life in particular seems to be happening at an ever-accelerating
pace.
5
Myths, Mistakes, And Misconceptions About Having A Family Portrait
Created - The Stuff 99% Of All People In The World Don't Know:
By visiting
my website, you must at least be considering having a portrait of
your family created. Well, that's great - you will probably never
make a decision that will bring you more lasting joy. However, there
are some things you NEED to know before you and your loved ones
step in front of any camera. By the time you finish reading this
single page, you will know everything you need to know about how
to have the perfect family portraits created - the ones you will
cherish forever!
You may feel
that having a family portrait done is going to be a lot of work
on your part. Well, it isn't! In fact, that could almost be one
of the "myths or mistakes" right there. As long as you
know the information on this site, it won't be any work at all on
your part.
....So, let's
jump right in!
#1 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No Way To GUARANTEE I Will Love My Family Portraits."
WRONG! Depending
on who creates your family portrait, that is. Just suppose you had
a family portrait created, and your son or daughter didn't look
natural in it. The photograph was "ok," but it didn't
turn out spectacular. Should you have to pay for it? ABSOLUTELY
NOT! I believe strongly that no one should ever have to pay for
photographs that aren't PERFECT. That's why I am the only photographer
on the Central Coast to offer the following guarantee:
CHECK
THIS OUT - A Guarantee Unlike Any You've Ever Heard:
If
Your Family Doesn't Look The Happiest & Best They've Ever Looked
Together In These Photographs - If You Aren't Thrilled Beyond Belief
When You First See Your Portraits- You Don't Pay Me For Them.
That's my guarantee
and personal promise to you. As far as I know, there's no other
photographer around that will make you this super guarantee. These
photographs will be completely meaningless to you unless they convey
the real emotions and relationships between you and your loved ones.
That's the only real reason to have a family portrait created.
So, if FOR ANY
REASON you feel that the photographs I create for you are anything
less than perfect - if you aren't amazed when I show them to you
for the first time, you don't pay me for them. It's that simple.
Obviously, I'm
totally confident that the portraits I create of you and your family
will be well beyond anything you imagine. I believe completely that
these photographs will become your most prized possessions - that,
if your house were on fire, you would grab them on the way out of
your burning home. This is not arrogance. I can't stand arrogance.
No, this is a complete belief in my abilities to capture natural,
real emotions and family relationships unlike anyone else. That's
what I've devoted my life to, and that's why I can't wait to photograph
your family for you.
So,
To Restate, Here's My Fantastic DOUBLE GUARANTEE:
If
you are not THRILLED with your photographs - if you are dissatisfied
for ANY reason at all, I will do two things for you:
1st - At NO
CHARGE, I will photograph your family again, and make sure that
anything that wasn't perfect is fixed, without you paying another
cent.
2nd - If I am
absolutely unable to thrill you - if I'm unable to create a photograph
that you feel you will cherish forever, I will refund EVERY PENNY
you invested in them. You don't pay for your photographs unless
you love them beyond expression!
If I don't end
up being your photographer, make ABSOLUTELY SURE your photographer
offers this strong of a guarantee. If they are good, they should
back up their work by taking all the risk off of you.
#2 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"All Family Portraits Are Created Equal."
INCORRECT. Nothing
could be further from the truth. If you're at all like most people,
you've probably had this question going through your mind: "How
do I choose the right photographer?" In fact, you may even
have thought of someone in your family - an uncle, a grandparent,
even a friend - who is a bit of an amateur photographer. Why not
just have that person create the photograph of your family?
Question: "Just
Suppose Someone Were To Create The Perfect Family Portrait - One
Where You And Your Loved Ones Looked Better Than Ever, Happier Than
Ever - A Portrait That Meant The World To You - What Would That
Be Worth?"
No price tag
can be put on your family's memories. They are and always will be
priceless. So, why would you ever want to gamble with those memories?
It's just a question of whether you believe a portrait of your family
could really mean that much to you.
If you were
sick, and had to go to a doctor, would you want the "cheapest"
doctor, or the best one? Well, there's really no question. It's
the same thing with your family's memories. You can certainly find
a cheaper photographer in town. But there are other things to consider
than just price...
The
Photographer You Choose Should Care About YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR MEMORIES,
Not Just About "Making A Buck" Off You.
I pride myself
on becoming a family friend of every family I photograph. I've even
had some clients invite me to their houses for birthday parties
and such. You see, I didn't get into photography to get rich. Believe
me, there are better (and easier) ways to make a fast buck. I used
to be a commercial photographer doing work for magazines & advertising
agencies before I changed careers. I could be making a WHOLE lot
of money if I'd stayed in that line of work.
But I CHOSE
to become a professional family photographer. Why did I make that
career choice? Because I finally realized that all the money in
the world meant nothing to me if I didn't feel like I was making
a difference.
I
Realized That Memories Were Priceless - That There Was No More Noble
Or Wonderful Profession Than To Become A "Memory Giver."
I didn't choose
to become a family photographer just because I liked to take pictures.
Don't get me wrong, I do like the "art" of photography,
but that's NOT the primary reason I do what I do. As a child, my
mother and father didn't have many photographs taken, and I know
first hand how unfortunate it is to lose decades of memories that
could have been captured & preserved through photographs.
My entire time
growing up, I can't remember a single photograph being taken of
the three of us together. I don't mean just fine professional portraits-
I mean any photographs- even snapshots! You see, photographs weren't
a big priority for my family, and the pictures I do have always
include only one of my parents, since the other one was usually
the person taking the photo.
When I was 15,
my mom passed away after a year long battle with cancer. Now that
she is gone, having a photograph of both of my parent's is impossible.
I can never regain that missed opportunity, and that is something
I will always regret.
I
Only Wish I Had A Photograph Of All Three Of Us Together. That Would
Be One Of The Most Priceless Things I Own.
Today, I can't
enjoy and treasure the portrait that my parents never had made,
but what I can do is make sure my daughter never has to say the
same thing.
I can fill my
home & our albums with lots of great portraits that will tell
the story of our family through all of the wonderful stages of childhood
and beyond. I honestly believe that is one of the greatest gifts
I can give my family- and that's why I want to help give the same
gift to your family.
Time is the
one thing that none of us have enough of. It's the one thing that
money can't buy. It's the one thing that we all would give just
about anything for. Through photography, we can hold on to the moments
in our lives that we wish could last forever. And, if it's done
correctly, these same photographs can become almost like works of
art that we display in our homes for everyone to see and share.
Don't
Make The Decision As To Who Will Photograph Your Family Until You
Chat With Me. There Are Things You'll Want To Ask The Photographers...
There's no cost,
and no obligation to just chat with me, and it will make the whole
difference as to how great your portraits will look. Simply CLICK
HERE to find out how to contact me
by phone, just to chat.
Don't worry.
I'm not going to try to "sell you" on working with me.
I'm already very busy, and I don't need to pressure anyone to work
with me as a photographer. I'll just talk to you about your portraits,
and help you discover what your photographs could be like.
If you decide
to have me create your portraits - great. If not, no problem.
#3 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"Family Portraits Have To Be Created In A Traditional Studio
With
A Traditional Background- And They Have To Look Boring."
If
you're like most people, when you think of a PROFESSIONAL family
portrait, you think of all of you gathered in front of a "painted
background" in a photography studio, posed unnaturally, and
all saying "cheese" as the photographer snaps the picture.
Now, is that something any family will cherish for a lifetime? I
don't think so. Yes, it may capture the whole family together &
describe how you look, but it will never capture your family relationships
- your family's love and who you really are.
Picture
instead... Emotional, Sensitive Portraiture- Created In A Location
That Means The World To You!
All
of you gathered in your favorite room in your home. Or outside on
the new deck you just had built. Or in your backyard by the oak
trees that give your yard so much character. All of you are dressed
in clothes the photographer helped you choose - clothing that conveys
your individual personalities, but still looks great together. You
are not standing in a stiff pose in front of a dumb background,
but are naturally & comfortably gathered together at one of
your favorite places. Your chosen environment actually helps tell
the story of your family, and just the joy of being in a place you
love will help make your portrait everything it can be.
Sound
Exciting? You've Only Heard The Beginning!
There are so
many more details I can share with you about how our approach to
family photography is unlike anything else available on the Central
Coast- much more than I can explain here.
The best way
to get the full story is to call me so I can answer your questions
and so we can chat about your family's photography needs. There's
no cost, and no obligation to just chat with me, and it will make
the whole difference as to how great your portraits will look. Simply
CLICK HERE to find
out how to contact me by phone, just to chat.
And
This is SO Important: That All Of You Feel Totally Comfortable In
Front Of The Camera!
Do you know
ANYONE who feels totally comfortable in front of a camera? I'll
bet you don't. I don't. Nearly everyone I've ever met tells me the
same thing: "I never look natural in pictures." The last
thing you want is a photograph where you or your family members
have that fake "posed" look on your face.
That's why it's
so important that you feel very natural and comfortable with your
photographer. Just think of how great your family would look if
your best friend was creating the photograph. They would all look
so happy and natural! I take pride in developing very close relationships
with all my clients, and their entire family.
Plus, I understand
the "psychology" of photography. Learning the technical
aspects - what lenses to use, what lighting looks best, how clothing
adds and subtracts weight on film - all of those things were only
the tip of the iceberg. Without being able to make each and every
one of your family members look and feel comfortable (and natural)
on film, all those technical things would amount to nothing.
You'll
NEVER hear me utter the words "say cheese."
That's a surefire
way of getting expressions that look totally fake and unnatural.
No - a great photographer knows that, in order to get a great expression
from a subject, you need to get to know that subject a bit - to
know what will make them smile naturally. That's what I do, and
I love it! I will get to know your whole family so well, and they
will feel so comfortable with me, that their expressions will be
perfect every time.
#4 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No One To Help Me Make Choices About Clothing, Hair,
Makeup, Location, etc..."
Okay, normally
you would be right thinking that. However, I pride myself in being
different. I'm going to help you with all of those things, WHETHER
I'M YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER OR NOT!
My
Professional Experience & Knowledge Regarding Photographing
Families - Yours FREE - Without Any Obligation.
Okay, by now
you are probably considering having a family portrait created. You
may even be considering choosing me as your photographer - but I
don't want you to make that decision just yet.
No matter who
creates your photographs for you, you will need to make some decisions.
What clothing should your family wear? Where should this photograph
be created? How heavy should the makeup be on the ladies in the
photograph? There are a number of things to think about, and I will
walk you through all of them personally.
WHAT
SHOULD YOU DO RIGHT THIS SECOND? (and why?)
Pick up the
phone, and call my studio. CLICK
HERE for the number.
Even if it's
after business hours, still call right now. I've got an answering
machine that is just waiting to cheerfully take your message, and
I'll personally call you back so we can chat. Just let me know when
is a good time to call you back. Don't worry, I'm not going to try
to "pressure" you at all into working with me. Plus, there's
no cost at all for us just to chat.
When you call,
we'll chat briefly about the things you need to know. I'll tell
you a bit about me. I'll answer all your questions about how to
prepare for a family portrait. It won't be a long call, but it will
be one of the most important calls you make.
#5 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No Rush To Have A Family Portrait Created Right Now."
You know how
things are. If you don't pick up the phone right now, and at least
call me to chat about your family portrait, you will probably get
swamped with other things, and forget all about it. Then, before
you know it, a year - two years - five years have gone by. How different
will your family be then?
You see, time
is ticking.... and it's never going to stop.
First,
Your Child Takes His or Her First Step. Next, Learns To Ride A Bike.
Later, Gets A Driver's Licence. Graduates From High School. Gets
Married. Starts A Family Of His or Her Own.
These are precious
times, and although things will change, this moment never has to
slip from your fingers.
Don't put this
off. You know how life is. We put things off, and before we know
it, everything has changed. If your life is half as crazy as mine
is, year after year you find yourself frustrated at the things you
wanted to do, and never got done. A family portrait is something
you deserve.
Plus,
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It's that simple!
Why Your Family Portraits Will Become More Valuable To You
Than Anything Else In Your Home:
Do you have
any photographs of your family that, if you were running from your
burning home, would be the one thing you save (other than your family
members, of course) on the way out?
Now, I'm not
talking about a "snapshot" that was taken during a family
outing on the Fourth Of July. I'm talking about wonderful photographs,
created by a professional photographer, that not only captures your
family's true bonds and relationships, but also does so in a way
that you'd be proud to display openly in your home for the rest
of your life.
Fortunately
I haven't had any clients lose their home in a fire, but I have
had clients tell me that their portraits are among the most precious
posessions they have. My desire is for you to also be able to enjoy
portraits of your family that really do mean the world to you. That's
why I work so hard to create the most beautiful & emotional
portraits possible, and why I strive to be the very best at what
I do. For me this isn't about money- it's about preserving the moments
and memories that matter the most to families just like yours.
It's
Not Too Late. This Moment, Right Now, Can Be Held Onto For The Rest
Of Your Life - For You To Share With Family And Friends.
You don't have
to make a big decision right now. You don't have to choose your
photographer - you don't even have to decide that now is the time
for your family portrait. Just take one small step toward holding
onto your family's happiest moments RIGHT NOW.
Just
Call My Studio, And We'll Chat. And, Remember, If You Decide You
Want Me To Create Your Family Portrait, Save 50% Off It's Creation.
It's All Up To You.
Once again,
CLICK HERE for my studio
number, and you can call any time. If I don't answer, just leave
your name and number at the beep, and I'll call you back. If you're
thinking of this family photograph as a GIFT FOR SOMEONE, let me
know, so when I call back, I only ask for you, and don't spoil the
surprise!
The
Perfect Family Portrait Is Only One Phone Call Away...
Make the call
now. It will be a call you will be glad you made for the rest of
your life. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Kent Eimers
Photographer
P.S. - Remember,
call me just to chat, and if you're one of the first 17 people to
do so this month (yes, we really do keep track), I will send you
a CERTIFICATE FOR 50% OFF the creation of your family
portraits! There's no cost, and no obligation for this chat. Your
family portraits shouldn't be trusted to any photographer who doesn't
realize what a responsibility it is to make sure these portraits
are perfect. These are your memories - don't trust them to just
anyone. You've nothing to lose, and so many great memories to gain.
Call my studio now - no cost, no obligation - CLICK
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