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2013 AAF-Knoxville Addys

Saturday night, we were honored to receive some pretty rad awards for our photography (& design) work (refer to iPhone pic above) at the 2013 AAF Knoxville Addys. Although I was busy photographing a lovely wedding for Bob & Jaime, my bride, Joy, went on my behalf alongside Finch Photo team members, Meg Prewitt, our rockin’ Biz Director, & Alison Nation, Designer Extraordinaire. They had a wonderful time at the 48th Addy Awards Gala. Below is a brief description of the Addys:

“The Knoxville ADDY® Awards is the first tier of the three-tiered National ADDY® Awards, the advertising industry’s largest recognition of creative excellence. Founded in 1959, the American Advertising Federation of Knoxville is a professional organization that promotes excellence and awareness of advertising in the greater Knoxville area. It is an official chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), which is headquartered in Washington DC and acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals through a national network of 200 local chapters. For more information, visit aafknoxville.com”

As well, many asked for a description & images of the awarded work. Here goes:

A Gold Addy was awarded for our Finch Photo Rebrand which included the following elements: Logo, Website, Magazine Ad, Biz Cards, Client CD Holders, ‘Stach Mugs, T-shirts & Open House Video (produced by Limestone Films!!!). And shout out to Jeremy Fairbank for his rad web development skills & Alison Nation who assisted with some of the design portions!

A Silver Addy was awarded for our lifestyle photography for Crescent’s World’s Softest Socks ’12 Brochure campaign.

A Silver Addy was awarded for our photography for Tennessee Wesleyan College‘s ’12 Recruiting Campaign & Promotions.

A Silver Addy was awarded to the below photo, originally produced for an Alumni Spotlight for the University of Mobile Magazine. A shout out to Alan & Jenn Brock for their assistance during this shoot (trying to entertain 3 kids) & for taking the photo… thanks friends!

A Bronze Citation of Excellence was awarded for our Website Redesign of the University of Mobile. Website development by Web Development Partner, Nvisionative.

A Bronze Citation of Excellence was awarded for our Design of the ’12-’13 AACA Arts Guide. And a big shout out to Jason Wallis for his handsome illustrations throughout the brochure!

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We’re going to Paris, France… to take photos, of course!

We’ve had to keep this one a secret for a while now but we’re in the clear now & are crazy excited to announce that we’re going to Paris, France. I was contacted a few months ago from a friend who lives in Paris who asked if I’d be up for coming to photographing he & his wife’s 10 year anniversary. And you know what I said!!! Hey-oh… you better believe it! So, in just a few short weeks, Joy & I are ‘hopping the pond’ to head to Paris, France, for a few days to photograph our friends. Parker, the husband, asked that Joy & I make a video for Lindsay, his wife, to announce the plans. Last Friday she watched the video announcement & called us shortly afterward ecstatic about our trip. And we can’t wait. We’ll be focusing much of our time on photographing our friends but are also looking forward to walks all over the city & creating images for an upcoming art show we’re planning for Spring or Summer. We can’t wait to show you! In the meantime, A plus tard!

  1. Lynn / I'm so excited for you guys! You're going to have such an amazing time. It's not often parents get to go away together, but I believe that when you do, it should be Paris.1.08.13 / 5:27 pm
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We’re Selling Our House!

I’m afraid the rumors are true (we are not aware of any rumors but it certainly makes the intro to this paragraph more interesting). We’ve decided to put our beloved house on the market. It’s hard for me to believe that I’m saying that considering that we’ve turned down a few out-of-town jobs in larger cities because we love our home & our neighbors so much. Joy & I believe in planting ourselves into our neighborhoods & cities & try to make a positive difference for those we are able to share life with. It feels kind of crazy because as Joy & I discuss it, we both conclude that we would be content living in this house for the rest of our lives. However, after much prayer/deliberation & over a year or two of considering, we feel like now is a good time to at least give it a shot. And trust me, there is so much to love about this house… such character, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, it’s exceptional clean… I could go on & on. And just to clarify, we have no plans of relocating, unless God surprises us; we are just considering purchasing a piece of land & building or finding a home that has a bit more land… 3 growing kiddos need lots of room outdoors.

So, if you’re interested in finding out more about the house, know someone who’s in the market, or would like to schedule a time to come by & look around, feel free to email me at ben[at]finchphoto.com. I have a handy flyer too that I’ll be glad to email that shows additional pics, price & the layout of the home. Or, if you’re reading this post & just want to see pics of our home, enjoy! Consider this a tour…. The main living room.

A large informal living room or as we call it, the childrens’ den.       The kitchen & dining room.   Beautiful built-in bookshelf from a local, well-known cabinet maker. The laundry room just off from the dining room & kitchen… lots of cabinets & includes a half-bath. The sunroom, also know to us as the playroom, used to be a screened in porch before I converted it to my office, where I worked from home for a little over a year. Now the kiddos have claimed it for themselves. The amount of natural light pouring in from these windows is amazing!

The guest bathroom. The back bedroom, Molly’s bedroom, which also serves as a guest room.     The middle bedroom, Brennan & Knox’s room.         The hallway. I fashioned a quaint office for Joy in the hallway closet. The Master Bedroom.

Our cute little yellow bathroom.

Our house!

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For the Holidays…

It’s no secret the Holidays are fast upon us. And we are excited! We love the smell of the Fall air, the glisten of Holiday lights, the warmth of a cup of Chai Tea Latte & the sound of Vince Guaraldi Trio playing the background. It seems to birth a laid-back feel at the office & an anticipation for time spent with family. We’ve been working extra hard to ensure we are organized & prepped for the Holiday rush so we too can enjoy the season.

For me, it can certainly pose a challenge finding the perfect gift for family & friends. So, we wanted to help make this whole process as simple as possible. We have you covered from all price ranges. For many clients, now is the perfect time to purchase prints for their home or memory book, order a canvas for their wall, invest in an album from their wedding day, or simply buy a rockin’ mustache mug for their friend. We’re happy to help walk you through the process. We are creative on a daily basis so let us help you get something unique this year. You may now contribute any amount towards a session for family/friends through our registry. Finch Photography offers a few options for gift giving, not only for the Holidays, but year round.

Join us December 8th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm for Christmas on the Square, you will have the opportunity to take a fun family photo here at the studio as well as grab a gift or two. Hot chocolate and laughs galore!  We will also be hosting a silent auction for Finch Photography fine art canvases, valued at over $600/each, & you will have the opportunity to place bids and win. This is one of the first times we have displayed this fine art for sell.  Join us to see our newly renovated studio and get in the spirit of Christmas!

Here are some gift ideas:

  • Gift Certificates: Available in any amount toward the purchase of products or services.
  • ‘Stache Mugs’: Our new Finch Photography ‘Stache Mugs’ have been an instant success. Swing by and grab one for $8.00 or two for $15, or if you would like us to ship and wrap it for you, add $3/each mug.
  • Canvas or Framed prints: We are constantly blown away at how much canvases & framed prints add to the enjoyment of our home & office spaces. We’ll be glad to walk you through the best fit for your space!

 

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Meet Jason & Meg!

Due to booming business (and/or Ben’s inability to keep up with everything!), Finch Photo has expanded its staff! There are two new faces around the studio these days. Why? There are dozens of reasons, yet at the heart of it is a desire to provide care & an excellent experience for everyone we are fortunate to serve. Hence, we found it necessary to bring on some wonderful people who are very gifted in their respected areas so that we each can focus on the areas that we need.  I can’t begin to express how exciting it is & there’s no doubt that you’ll begin to see the influence of these talented folks. I believe each of our clients are going to be even more ecstatic as we grow & implement some things we’ve been eager to see come to fruition. Without further ado, meet Jason & Meg!

Jason Wallis Office Manager

Jason Wallis was recently named the Office Manager of Finch Photo. He divides his time writing/illustrating and balancing the books at Finch Photography. Creativity is a passion in his life and joining the team at Finch Photo was a perfect fit. Jason has spent 14 years in ministry creating/maintaining budgets of all sizes. “Working with numbers is just like riding a bike, after you crash into a tree you can count your broken bones,” said 9-year old Jason.

Jason usually stays behind the scenes but is always available to discuss contracts, forms, comic books, deposits, balances, registries, and every episode of “Saved By The Bell.” We all play our part to provide the best experience to engage our clients. We’ve been blessed to work with some of the nicest and most caring people around.

Jason and his beautiful wife Kati live in Athens with their two dogs: Clark and Lucy. As Athens natives, they have an addiction to Mayfield Milk and are convinced it comes from unicorns instead of cows.

Oh and in case you are curious, the whole “balancing books” thing was figurative and literal.

Meg Prewitt Business Director

Ben shot Meg’s engagement and wedding back in 2010 and she is enthusiastic to work for such a gifted photographer. An Etowah native who resides in Knoxville with her husband Clay, Meg is looking to grow and expand the Finch name into other markets. Prewitt has a long term vision for Finch Photo and cannot wait to work with all of the clients and build relationships. “By looking at Ben’s photos, I know he is passionate about what he does and to work for a person who truly cares for the client means a lot to me.”

Meg has a background in media, marketing, journalism and sales. As the Business Director, she will coordinate all things business including client relations and marketing. And with a background in Styling & Fashion, she’s already proven herself a tremendous asset. You’ll soon see blog features written by Meg such as,”Making Sure You Look Like ‘You’ on Your Wedding Day,” “What to Wear on an Engagement Shoot,” “Tips for Adding A Little Something Extra on Your Shoot,” & more. Meg brings a whole bunch of ‘girliness’ to the crew that we certainly needed & her experiences have helped shape her into the perfect fit for Finch Photo.

So… come on over & visit us at the Studio sometime when you’re in town! We love guests & make a mean Chai Latte that is certain to change your life. And don’t hesitate to shoot Jason & Meg an email & welcome them to the team; you’ll love these two!

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