Urban Out Sitters, the only luxury doggie daycare and upscale pet hotel is hosting "PAWS 4 IT, SANTA!" on Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th from Noon till 4pm with owners Tommy Spinosa and Joseph Giannini. They welcome you and your pet(s) this holiday season to be photographed with Santa at Urban Out Sitters, located at 161 N. Halsted, (corner of Halsted and Couch Place; one block north of Randolph Street)
Come paws, come all... for a cheerful and joyous weekend on Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th from Noon till 4pm. Urban Out Sitters is hosting an early holiday event called "PAWS 4 IT, SANTA!", where you and your pet(s) can be photographed with Santa Claus.
This holiday pet portraiture is a special bonding experience between pet-owners and their pets; it can make the perfect greeting card, original gift or heartfelt keepsake. "Most often pet pictures with Santa are close-ups; at Urban Out Sitters we want to offer much more," said Joseph Giannini. Remember when your mother or father brought you to see Santa; usually at a nearest mall, set within a beautiful Christmas scenery? Urban Out Sitters will create a spectacular North Pole wonderland, and extend the same experience for pets too. "My design for the holiday installation is to be unique for pets and complimentary with our stores surroundings," remarks Tommy Spinosa.The photographer is Bob Kessler, who you may know as the voice of News and Weather on WGN-AM Radio. Each digital snapshots is a single, 4x6, inkjet, photo paper printout, at the cost of only $5.00.
Photos are printed on-site. If you want more prints or customized greeting cards; information is available online at www.bobkesslerphoto.com or by email a request to e-mail protected from spam botsUrban Out Sitters boast their business as being upscale and home-like. With their resources and gratuitous nature, they have gone all out to create a delightful holiday experience for pets. They believe particulary around the holidays, people deserve and expect a little extra admiration. And yes, hot chocolate is available to waiting patrons.
At the door, we will ask for a $2.00 contribution for the "Jolly Paw Foundation." Proceeds will purchase treats to donate for shelter dogs and cats on Christmas Day. Santa's Advice:Limit one picture per customer. Pet owners may choose to be in the picture with their pet and Santa. All animals must be leashed and supervised. To safely manage each photo shoot, only a few customers will be allowed into the facility at a one time.
If a line forms outside the building, be sure you and your pet are dressed appropriately for outside. For more information about "PAWS 4 IT, SANTA!" contact Urban Out Sitters by calling 312-651-7387 or website at www.urbanoutsitters.com.
constructionphotographs.com Releases Collection of Free Construction Stock Photography to the Public
Arlington, TX (ContentDesk) October 11, 2004 -- Construction Photographs (www.constructionphotographs.com) has announced that it is making a large collection of construction-related stock photographs available to the media and the general public for no cost.The photographs feature all phases in the construction process, including: sitework, concrete slab preparation, tilt-up construction, various skills and trades, finishes, special construction, equipment and mechanical work. The photos are large enough to use in publications and other print documents, and can be resized down for use on websites and computer presentations."Currently we have approximately 500 photographs," said Jeff Schaefer, webmaster for Construction Photographs. "We're adding new pictures all the time. We think our collection will be a great benefit to manufacturers of construction industry products who are looking for graphics for their websites,...
constructionphotographs.com Releases Collection of Free Construction Stock Photography to the Public
Digital Photography and the Printed World
Photo collections ? for traditional photographers the phrase conjures thoughts of bound albums and mounds of shoeboxes, stuffed to capacity with 5 x 7 inch pictures. For today's ever growing ranks of digital photographers however, it brings to mind thoughts of a stamp-sized memory card, a pocket hard drive, or CDs and DVDs. Welcome to the world of digital photography, which is fundamentally changing the way we capture and preserve images.
Digital photography today is a rapidly growing consumer pastime with many advantages versus traditional film-based cameras, including the ability to immediately review, erase, annotate or categorize images, speed and ease of operation, and quality at the high end of the digital photography scale. Although some film cameras can operate without batteries, minus the flash, most consumers are unconcerned with use in wet or poor weather environments and are drawn to digital cameras by all of the advantages that they offer.
Because...
Flery Manor Celebrates Its 10th Year as a Premiere Bed and Breakfast Inn and the Opening of Its New Art Studio
Building upon its award-winning reputation, Flery Manor now offers a new art studio to complement its spectacular breakfasts and scenic views.
Guests are encouraged to visit the studio during their stay -- on their own or with the innkeepers, John and Marla Vidrinskas. It's hard to imagine that anyone could resist using the art studio.
Guests can choose from abundant media and supplies: canvas, clay, paint, paper, pencil, watercolors, etc.
The wonderful light and serenity are perfect for creating art or enjoying other pursuits such as music, photography, or writing.
Beautiful natural surroundings provide inspiration, with a seasonal stream as well as pastures, ponds, waterfalls, wildlife, and woodlands.
Decks, gardens, lawns, landscaped areas, and a gazebo also beckon, while hand-raised black swans (Romeo and Juliet) continue the Manor's romantic themes from the interior to the outdoors.
To make the introduction to art less intimidating...
Find Joy in Your Photos Again - Simple Steps to Regain Control
Photographs are intended to bring us joy. Instead most people feel anything but joy when it comes to their photographs. Most people feel challenged, frustrated, and overwhelmed by their photographs! The average person has shoeboxes and dresser drawers full of photos that are a jumbled mess. Many people have years and years' worth of photos that have never even made it out of the film developer's envelopes! Even worse, some people have even stopped taking pictures because they feel so guilty about their already out-of-control photo "collection." If you're feeling overwhelmed by your photos, then start by taking these simple steps to find the joy in your photographs once again: 1. Practice Photo Safety If you were to ask someone to name their most prized possessions, they would likely tell you that their photographs and keepsakes were most important.
And yet, most people are unknowingly damaging these very items that they consider most valuable! How about you? Are you damaging your...
Find Joy in Your Photos Again - Simple Steps to Regain Control
Preserving Family History ? Why Is It Important?
Have you ever had to clean out someone's house after their death?
It can be quite a chore, and very overwhelming.
In one way it's a fascinating inside peek into someone's personal life.
Or, it might feel more like a treasure hunt.
The only problem is, will you recognize the treasure when you find it?
I'm not talking about the money stuffed under the mattress, but all the little things that, if put together properly, would tell a story about that person's life.
And, if the deceased was a family member, that in turn would add to your knowledge of your family history.
After my father's death, my mother decided to move into an apartment, which meant cleaning out the house.
We found a number of items that we kids had never seen before, including my Great-grandmother's china and my grandmother's china.
My mother was able to tell us which were which.
We also found a cute little coverlet, hand-embroidered,...