Best of 2009

We've put together a video of our "best of 2009." As we look through the images, we see these unique, yet perfect expressions. We see our furry best friends. We see families that have become dear to us. We wanted to take the time to say thank you to all our clients. It's an honor to meet such loyal people who understand the value of photography and the meaning in what we do from day to day.

We have a busy year planned for 2010 - promotions, fundraisers, events, and celebrations. We hope that you'll celebrate 20 years of success with us!

Enjoy this video and feel free to leave comments! We love hearing your input!

Unique Senior Portrait Session: Jessy Brooks

This week, we had the honor of photographing Jessy Brooks. Karen has been photographing Jessy since she was an infant, and now she's graduating from Mount Pleasant High School.

Here's a couple of our favorites from her session at the studio on Monday...











Then Tuesday, we headed to the stables where she keeps her horse, Caroline.

Of course, Renda fell in love.

Then we met Pear, a philly. She was adorable.

It's an honor to photograph people like Jessy at such a monumental time in their lives, after photographing them for so many years.

Alisha - 2010 IP Senior SpokesModel

Meet Alisha from A.L. Brown High School!

Activities: Cheerleading, Anchor Club, NHS, Church dance team.

Friends Describe her as: Honest, Selfless.

College Goals: Chapel Hill to study Criminal Justice.

Career Goals: Lawyer.

Favorite Place to Shop: Rue 21.

Hobby: Hanging out with Friends, Writing Poems to Express herself.

Awards: 2 Young Author Awards - 5th grade at county level and this year at state level.

Favorite Song: "God in Me" by Mary Mary.

Comfort Items: Coach Bag and Bible.

Lauryn - 2010 IP Senior SpokesModel

Meet Lauryn from A.L. Brown High School!

Activities: Juniorettes, NHS, Golf, Snak Pak Club.

Friends Describe her as: Great listener and problem solver.

Career Goal: Doctor/OBGYN

College: Davidson.

Favorite Hobby: Shopping!

Dream: Meet Oprah.

Kennedy - 2010 IP Senior SpokesModel

Meet Kennedy from Concord High School!

Activities: Cheerleading, Keystone.

Friends Describe her as: Caring, Kind, Always smiling.

Favorite Stores: Forever 21, Earthbound.

Favorite Place to be: Beach.

Favorite Music Genre: Pop.

College Goals: UNC Wilmington to study Neo-Natal Care or Anesthesiology.

Hobbies: Painting, Being Outside, Riding 4 wheelers.

Hannah - 2010 IP Senior SpokesModel

Meet Hannah from Concord High School!

Activities: Cheerleading, Track, Keystone.

Friends Describe Her as: FUNNY, Caring, Enthusiastic, "Goofball," Outgoing, Energetic, Kind, and LOUD.

Career Goals: Medical Field - Nursing or Dental Hygeine.

Favorite Store: Forever 21.

Favorite Teams: UNC Tar Heels and Carolina Panthers.

Favorite Food: Double Cheesy Beef Burrito!

Unique Story: Swallowed a quarter when she was seven.

Randi Lee - 2010 IP Senior SpokesModel

Meet Randi Lee from West Stanly High School!

Activities: Cross Country, Track, AAU Slammers (basketball), JETS, Math Club, Jr. Civitan.

Friends Describe Her as: Friendly, Willing to help, Loving, Trustworthy.

Goals: Miss Teen USA.

College Goals: UNC to study Math.

Favorite Team: Tarheels!

Madelyn - 2010 IP Senior SpokesModel

Meet Madelyn from East Rowan High School!

Activities: Cheerleading, Junior Civitans, Editor-in-chief of Eastonian yearbook, Student Council, NHS.

Friends would describe her as: Fun, Energetic and Bubbly.

Loves to shop at: Marshalls.

Favorite Music Artist: Brad Paisley.

Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama.

College Goals: UNCC to study education. She wants to be a 1st grade teacher.

Quotes: "Live it up and be happy."

Born & Raised Carolina Tar Heels fan! (She fits in well around here!)

Class of '10 Model Shoot (part I)

We had our first session with our Class of 2010 Senior SpokesModels yesterday. They had their hair and make up done, brought some fabulous outfits, and we played for hours!




Tara was full of excitement! Who knew carrying equipment and props would be so fun?! (Just kidding!) She was full of creative ideas!

Karen has been photographing Randi Lee since she was a tiny baby! This was such an awesome experience to photograph her as a young lady. Before we know it, we'll be photographing her wedding. (No rush though!)

This is only the beginning of our spokesModel model shoots! We'll keep you posted with the others!

Special thanks to Katie for the fabulous hair-dos!

Class of 2010 Senior Spokesmodels

It's that time again... time to recruit our senior spokesModels for class of 2010. We're searching for seniors that want to represent us as their exclusive senior photographer... meanwhile receiving lots of cool stuff!

Monday evening, we hosted a party for our past and potential spokesModels! Here's a few candids from the party!

We decorated the front porch IP style! Take note of our cool new medal portraits hanging on the left! PERFECT for our seniors!






We started the night out with pizza and discussing our spokesModel program.





Then the excitement began.... Tara challenged the girls to a "walk-off" - your best model walk/dance to Rihanna!

We had a few drawings for some unique gifts - personalized dog tags, dry erase boards, etc.

We had a table to show the girls some of last years' spokesModel cards, custom designed books, and such.

We are proud to say we've found great girls to fill last year's girls' shoes! They're outgoing, beautiful, funny, and great dancers! :) We can't wait until our model shoots coming up!

Keep in mind, it's not too late to become a spokesModel! Call us if you think you'd be interested! 704.933.5600

Lucy the Snake!

Yesterday, we had an opportunity to photograph a young lady and a Columbian Red Tip Boa (... about 7 feet long!) Her name was Lucy.




Renda was brave enough to hold it. Not me!



We had alot of fun though! Nice to meet you Lucy!

Enjoy,
Karen

IP Seniors

IP now has a YouTube channel with videos of our senior SpokesModels' portraits! Check it out at www.youtube.com/ipseniors.