CYBER MONDAY SALE!!!

Your holiday shopping can be as simple as a click or call away! Our CYBER MONDAY sale is November 29, 2010 starting at 12:01am.  Get $100 gift certificates for only $75! The more you order, the more you save! Email to reserve your order at steve@steverayphoto.com with your name, phone number and number of certificates you would like to order!  Don’t miss out on these savings!  A link will be posted at 12:01 to order online.  Phones will be open at 8am.  We will honor any phone call or email dated November 29th or sooner.

Class of 2012 Model Program

Steve Ray Photography has initiated the Senior Model Program, open to the class of 2012. This program offers students an opportunity to get the best quality professional senior portraits that are creative and unique, from one of the premier photography studios in the area. Following the success of last year's Senior Model Program, we expanded the program to include more incentives and opportunities. This is open to anyone graduating in 2012 (Guys are welcome too!)

What Do I Get As A Senior Model?
As a Senior Model, some of the things that you can earn are: limo service to the prom for you and your friends, an iPod Touch, a laptop computer, gift certificates for top stores and a senior portrait print package.

You get a free model photo session in addition to your Senior session, Senior Model representative cards personalized with your image, digital images of your latest session for your Facebook page, an exclusive t-shirt designating you as an official model and a generous discount on your senior portrait print package. Additionally, your images may be used in our marketing campaigns online and in print. Your face could be seen on our website, blog, and Facebook page. Your senior photo session will be fun and exciting, and you will receive the most awesome portraits in your school. You WILL BE the envy of your friends.

What Are My Responsibilities As A Senior Model?
When you are accepted into the Senior Model Program it would be your job to tell your family, relatives, and friends all about Steve Ray Photography. Maybe you know fellow students who want awesome senior portraits, or someone who also wants to join the Senior Model Program. Perhaps you know someone who is getting married and needs a wedding photographer. There are lots of possible reasons to use our services and products. If a new customer hands us your rep card, we will give them a great deal on their purchase and you will earn referral credit. If you accumulate enough credits, you can earn your senior portrait print package to accompany the already free model portrait photo session that you got just for joining the program.

We work hard to create and maintain a great program to help our local students get fabulous photography before finishing their senior year. In return, we expect our Senior Models to work hard for us, too. If you are interested in applying to the program, first, you should 'Like' Steve Ray Photography's Facebook page and fill out the application.

•At Least 2 FREE photo sessions
•Free custom model cards
•Free images for Facebook and online slideshow
•Exclusive t-shirt designating you as an official model
•Earn discounts towards senior photos
•Win prizes
•Best senior portraits at your school
•Fun & Enjoyable experience
•Fame with fellow students

Click Here for the Application!

Jake W. Senior Portrait Session

Jake included everything that was important to him into his session, namely his truck, his tractor, his bike, his girlfriend and his sister. He had a great time. Take a look at his video to see them all.

Tyler L. Senior Portrait Session

Tyler came to us for our Dirt bike shots and got many other locations with it.  He loved every one of them.  I still think his favorite is the dirt bike, though.  Watch his video and you decide.

Sarah and Scott's Wedding Video

Sarah and Scott had a beautiful wedding and rain held out long enough to have the ceremony in a wonderful outside garden. Here is the video of their day!

Jocelyn H. Senior Video

Jocelyn came to us with some interesting props and ideas. We used some really great locations including her very scenic back yard.

2010 Somerset Area Graduation

Here is the Class of 2010 from Somerset Area High School!  Congratulations Graduates!

Leanne T. Senior Video

Leanne brought some great outfits. Most of the outfits had a story to go with them. We had both a great outdoor and indoor session. Here is her video of her session:

Jenny and Kevin's Wedding

Jenny and Kevin's wedding was a fun day in spite of the serious rainstorms that day. They didn't let that ruin their sunny day! Enjoy this video of their special time.

Sarah S. Senior Session

During Sarah's session, We flirted with bad weather but managed to get a lot of great shots.  The water was a little high from recent rain, but she was able to pose along side the stream.  Here is the video that we created of her session.

Somerset Powderpuff 2010

We were fortunate enough to make it to the powderpuff game at Somerset Area High School.  We are glad because it was a lot of fun.

Penn Lines Magazine Interview

A couple months ago, Steve and Maria were interviewed for Penn Lines Magazine. Here is a link to the article on the 2nd and 3rd pages.

Penn Lines Article

Chelsea J. Senior Session

Chelsea was one excited senior. She came to us full of ideas and we were able to include many of them. Here is her video of her session proofs.

Brandan M. Senior Session

Brandan's mother, Kim, told us how much Brandan loved different video games. We just HAD to incorporate that into his Senior Portraits. We ended up talking in length about our favorites. He also loved the Black Jeans. Here is a sample of his session:

North Star Softball Team

We did the Team photo for the North Star Softball Team. We did things a little differently this year. We actually took all of the photos separately and made a team photo from that. The girls LOVED it. They had a lot of fun during the session too!

Portrait Tips - Seniors, here is the scoop!

Clothing:
Bring a variety of outfits that fit the real you. Avoid the following: Clothing that are too tight or extremely loose fitting; Clothes with words, stripes, and loud patterns. Dress from head-to-toe and don't forget to bring accessories! But it is most important to have fun with your outfits!

Hair:
Style your hair in a way that best represents YOU! If you plan on getting a haircut, try to schedule it a couple of weeks out so that you have time to manage any dislikes. Keep in mind that a cut may reveal untanned skin during the summer. We also recomment the use of hairspray to tame loose ends that may catch light and reflect in a portrait.

Makeup:
Make-up should be worn no heavier than you would for an evening out. Even if you don't normally wear make-up, we suggest a light foundation or powder to reduce the shine and even-out skin tones. Powder is great for even guys to use, and yes we promise no one will ever be able to tell you're wearing it! Heavier make-up applied near the end of your portrait session is fun for a dramatic black & white.

Grooming:
Trim, file, and remove old polish from your nails. Lather on lotion to avoid dry looking, patchy skin.

Glasses:
To avoid a reflective glare from your eyeglasses, opt to wear contact lenses instead or ask your optometrist about borrowing an empty pair of frames that match your style.

Bring a friend:
Bring a friend to make the experience more fun. They can help with your stuff, make sure you look your best and even jump in some of your images!

The most important thing is that you have FUN!

You are only a Senior Once!

You are only a senior once! Senior Portraits are an opportunity to show off your true self! Whether that be artistic, athletic, tech-savvy, or all of the above, Steve Ray Photography can give you something different... a sense of PRIDE! We feel it is our job to give you portraits you'll be proud of. Call 814-289-4030 to Schedule now!

Seussical, Somerset Area 2010 Musical Continued

These are more photos of cast members of the 2010 Musical for Somerset Area HS.

Seussical, Somerset Area 2010 Musical Continued

More photos of the cast of this year's Musical.

Seussical, Somerset Area 2010 Musical

Here are some portraits of the cast of the 2010 Somerset Area HS Musical. More photos to follow:

Alix H. Junior/Senior Model

Alix is our Junior/Senior Model from Rockwood HS. She is very quiet when you meet her but she warms up very quickly. She takes direction on posing very well and has a lot of fun in front of the camera. Here are a few of her portraits.

Alyssa V. Senior Model

Alyssa is our Senior Model from Conemaugh Township HS. She was so excited to have some portraits with her cat. She loves trying different outfits and looks. She is almost a natural at posing. Here are some of her portraits.

Aryn W. Senior Model

Aryn is one of our Models for North Star HS. She has a lot of fun at her sessions and she is willing try a lot of different ideas. Even though she reminds us a lot of our North Star Model last year (Breann), she has her own personality and her own ideas. We have a lot of fun with her sessions. Here are some of her portraits.

Breanna H Senior Model

Breanna is one of our Senior Models from Bishop McCort. She is also one of the 2010 National Championship Chearleaders. She always has a smile on her face and loves getting dressed up for her portraits. Some of her portraits are posted here.

Breanna R. Senior Model

Breanna is our Senior Model for Windber Area HS. She loves getting her portraits taken. She has so much energy and is always so happy! Some of her portraits are attached.

Emily C. Senior Model

Emily is our Senior Model for Somerset Area HS. She had her photos done earlier this year because she wanted to make sure that it was snowing. She had so much fun with her session but she was so cold. She ignored the cold to get some great portraits. Here are some of those.

Francine K. Senior Model

Francine is one of our Senior Models from Bishop McCort. She was so excited about getting her portraits done that she brought a friend. They had so much fun and a lot of laughter. Some of her portraits are attached here.