Thanks for stopping by! We are very excited to be running with Living Social again!
This time around we are offering our 2hour and 3 hour classes!

Ok! So our phone has been ringing off the hook! You have lots of questions and we have answers!
• The top question is: Can I buy more than one voucher…..Yes! Buy as many as you would like! They make great Holiday gifts to go along with the camera you intend to purchase! We just required that each person attending the class has a voucher!

• Where can I find the offer? http://livingsocial.com/deals/31711?msdc_id=861

• What class should I register for? Well, that really depends on the comfort level with your camera. We encourage you to read the class descriptions and see which on fits you. Super important! All advanced workshops assume you understand operating the manual controls on your camera. If you do not have this basic knowledge you should consider attending the Basic Camera Operation and Mastering Manual Photography workshops before advancing to more complex classes. Please check the workshop descriptions (link above) to view a description of each class and the minimum skill level required for each workshop. Sorry, advanced workshops will not cover the basics!
• Where do your classes meet! We now hold all of our classes in our studio at 622 S Rangeline Road, Suite U Carmel, IN

• How long is my voucher good through? It is good for one year from the date of purchase.

To see our current class schedule please visit

http://www.astracreative.com/workshops/Workshops.html

We hope to see you soon! I will be updating the blog as we get more questions in!

10.8.2011 : St Francis of the Fields & German-American Klub of Indianapolis

About a year ago, we met Kelsey’s father, Richard, a local photographer who focuses on High School Senior Portraits. It’s so much fun when you meet a family who speaks in F Stops and ISO.  This journey we have shared with Kelsey and Bryan’s family has been a great joy!

St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

Kelsey's beautiful family moment : St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

Bryan : St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

St. Francis of the Fields : Zionsville, Indiana

Bryan & Kelsey : German American Klub : Indianapolis, Indiana

Kelsey : German American Klub : Indianapolis, Indiana

Bryan & Kelsey : German American Klub : Indianapolis, Indiana

Kelsey : German American Klub : Indianapolis, Indiana

Bryan & Kelsey : German American Klub : Indianapolis, Indiana

Bryan & Kelsey : German American Klub : Indianapolis, Indiana

Kelsey + Bryan from Astra Creative on Vimeo.

9.17.2011

Jonelle and Mark shared their special day with friends and family at the beautiful Lumiere Resort in Lebanon Indiana.  It was just perfect!

Lumiere Resort : Lebanon, Indiana

Lumiere Resort : Lebanon, Indiana

Lumiere Resort : Lebanon, Indiana

Lumiere Resort : Lebanon, Indiana

Lumiere Resort : Lebanon, Indiana

Lumiere Resort : Lebanon, Indiana

Many thanks to our associate team Eden & Eli

We are so happy to tell everyone that we have been accepted to apart of the F.I.L.M. Project organization.  This recently founded organization’s mission is to provide families, free of charge, professional portraits to cancer patients through volunteer photographer’s nation wide.

On our recent trip to Skip’s Summer School we stumbled across the F.I.L.M. Project, and immediately Armando and I knew we had to be apart of this organization.  It was a tearful, but easy decision.  Sadly, Armando watched his father fight cancer for years before leaving us and I have watched my stepfather struggle with his own battles of cancer over the past six years.  We both know what it means to have the images of our loved ones and the comfort it brings to our hearts.  To be able to give this gift anyone is incredible.

We know that in the moments of fighting of cancer, that having a photograph made is farthest from the mind.  The truth is even in every day life, we often make excuses…like I’m too plump…too busy…and even health and cost becomes a roadblock to having our photographs made.  Sometimes we don’t realize, the images crated are not for ourselves….it’s for our family.

I’m not sure how many people read our blog, but if you do please pass this information along to someone who could benefit from the F.I.L.M. Project or if they wish to donate their time or resources.

The F.I.L.M. Project
info@thefilmproject.net
1-800-643-0353
SMS: 765.216.5637

http://thefilmproject.net/

Thanks for reading!

-Tabi

September Workshop Special!  Master your craft before the  leaves turn and fall! Bring a friend and enter a chance to win a 2 hour workshop of your choice!

Workshops Fees:
1 for $35
2 for $60
3 for $85

Take your images to the next level!  Sign up for our 3 Hour Developing Digital Photographs using Photoshop Elements with Tabi on Monday September 26th at 6pm for $125!  Please email workshops@astracreative.com or call at 317.603.446 to register for this 3 Hour event.

Classes Scheduled to run:
Sept 6th – Basic Camera Operation (2hr class at the studio)
Sept 7th – Mastering Manual (2hr class at the studio)
Sept 8th – Flash Photography (2hr class at the studio)
Sept 20th – Portrait Photography (2hr class at the studio)
Sept 21st – Basic Camera Operation (2hr class at the studio)
Sept 22nd – Landscape at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (2hr class)
Sept 26th – Developing Digital Photographs using Photoshop Elements (3hr class)

Register online at http://www.astracreative.com/workshops/Workshops.html

We look forward to seeing here!

We are so excited to share with you our new custom sterling silver photo jewelry and gifts.

Order yours by August 15th and save 10%!  Call us for details 317.603.4460

Embrace Necklace : Includes charms and open linkchain

One of my favorites!

Evalina Necklace & Sophie Charm (fits perfectly on Pandora bracelets)

Cadence Ring & Denise Charm with open linkchain

Keepsake Your Frame solid Pewter Ornament & Wine Cork

6.17.2011

Indianapolis Zoo wedding

Indianapolis Skyline

Thank you for purchasing  our “Living Social” or “My Daily Wedding Deal” Photo Session deal. We’re looking forward to making your portraits! Read more for links to useful information.

Want to register your voucher for a session? You can do that through this link:

Click Here to Make Your Appointment Now!

Please do not call to make your appointment.  Sorry, no appointments will be made by phone.

Want to see our Photo Session booking calendar? You can see that here:
www.supersaas.com/schedule/astracreative/Sessions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found here:
www.astracreative.com/deal

5.7.2011
Tenille and & Steve’s beautiful wedding at Eastern Star church in Fishers.

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Please visit www.astracreative.com/livingsocial for class description and schedule.

Join us for our first international model search!  Competition is open for all children between ages infant to 18yrs.  The Grand Prize winner will walk away with a $2500 savings bond, a $2500 travel package and a $100 Target gift card.

For a limited time, enter your first child for $50 and each additional child for $20.  You will receive a 45+ minute session, a variety of poses and one submitted image to the voting gallery.  We are accepting bookings now for this event that begins Jan. 3rd.  Model search finalist are selected by online votes, with proceeds from all $1 votes going to benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.  Online registration opens December 20th.

My childhood friend has adopted us as her family photographer.  This weekend we photographed her Rocking the Wedding Dress (images to come), her family’s Holiday photo and her son Tyler’s 1st birthday Cake Smash.   Tyler is such cute, cuddly, and happy little guy. It is after sessions like these that I wonder if I should be allowed to enjoy my job this much! He came to me feeling a little shy and unsure, and once he saw his cupcake he went in right for it.  He hardly left a crumb behind!  Happy Birthday Tyler!

-Tabi

Astra Creative is delighted to announce that we’re participating in the International Charity Model Search to find North America’s Cutest Kid and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)

Is your child North America’s Cutest Kid? Well here’s your chance to prove it! The grand prizewinner will win a $2500 savings bond, a $2500 travel package, and a $100 Target gift card.  The second and third place winners each will win a $500 savings bond and a $100 Target gift card.

Model Search Special:
$50 entrance fee includes a 45-minute model session with proof sheet and one image submitted to the international gallery. For a limited time, additional children only $20 each.*

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).  Votes can be placed in two ways. Each registered visitor to the gallery will be given 1 free vote and may cast their vote for any entry.  Votes may also be purchased for $1 per vote with no limit to the number of votes that can be cast at one time. This will allow entrants to accumulate both purchased votes and free votes. The top 5 children with the most purchased votes in each region when voting closes, will move on to the final judging round. Additionally, the top 5 children with the most free votes in each region when voting closes, will also move on to the final judging round. The final judging round will have the top 25 purchased vote entries and the top 25 free vote entries for a total of 50 finalists. Each image will be judged on the theme: “The Cutest Kid”. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges made up of photography and modeling industry experts.

To comply with contest rules, all photo sessions must take place after January 1, 2011. However we’re taking appointments now. Give us a call now for best availability. Call 317-603-4460 now to enter your “Cutest Kid” in this exciting contest.

*Contest open to residents of the US and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.charitymodelsearch.org.
Additional children must be siblings

Register and mark your calendar for our first  Out of the Box! photography class.  This session will go over the basics of Digital SLR camera operation in a fun, FREE one hour session!  Great for anyone who just received a DSLR of the Holidays or if you just want to review your gear.  More classes and information will follow in couple weeks.  To register, please email the studio.

facebook…linkedin…..myspace…..or eHarmony
It’s all social media.  A place where friends, family, professional and the dating come together to share ideas, life and photographs.  In December we will launch our social media packages starting at $80.  These little but robust packages will include your time with a professional photographer, editing of your favorite images and a disc of web sized, ready to load  digital files.

To book call us at 317.603.4460