Spring into Summer

The photographers of Simulacra apologize for being M.I.A. for the past few weeks.    We have been busy shooting (for both Simulacra and our sister company, Scott Clinton Photography).   Scott Clinton Photography specializes in commercial photography...   So, if you or someone you know has a company in need, send them over.

Back in early April, Simulacra attended a wedding in rural North Carolina.    Here are some examples from that event:

Nikki and her father
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Nikki and Scott
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Nikki and Scott
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Nikki, Scott, & Chewie
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Chewie
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Nikki and Scott
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

In addition to promoting ourselves as wedding photographers in North Carolina, New York, and Nebraska, Simulacra is still pushing portrait photography in North Carolina, New York, and Nebraska.   Recently, Simulacra was commissioned to photograph the Griffin family of Charlotte, NC.    Here is a teaser image from our shoot:

Elijah - Charlotte, NC
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Photo shoots and promotions are not the only things keeping us busy at Simulacra...   We have also been working on a printed promotional piece (with Baltimore based design firm Orange Element).   Additionally, we have been updating the written content and functionality of our website (with web developer John Fontana).   Specifically, we are adding the ability to order prints directly from our website...   Through our new print vendor Pictage, Simulacra clients and guests will be able to order prints and a myriad other products, simply and easily.   Adding Pictage as a partner allows Simulacra patrons to use their credit cards when placing orders and have products shipped directly to them.    This move represents a massive step forward in the services that Simulacra can provide.


Lastly, this weekend, 03-05 June, Simulacra will be traveling to Knoxville, TN.   Simulacra has been hired to document what is likely to be Knoxville's social event of the year...   The wedding of Crystal Conley and Casey Denton.    To combat the 250+ guests, Simulacra will be armed with 3 photographers, 5 cameras, and lots of other tools of the trade.   Stay tuned for more updates from the front lines :)

Until then, here is a one of Crystal and Case's favorites from their engagement session:

Case and Crystal (Peyton Manning Locker Facility, University of Tennessee).
Photo © Scott S. Clinton / www.Simulacra.com

Spring time and inclement weather

The past week or so have been frustrating for your favorite Charlotte Photographer...   Inclement weather caused the postponement of two shoots.   Frustrating to say the least, but nevertheless part of doing business.

Simulacra photography spent the week working on estimates for potential NYC and Knoxville wedding photography clients.   Additionally, Simulacra has been working with Baltimore based design firm Orange Element on a new tri-fold brochure, targeted at weddings.   Final design should be completed by the week's end!

Other than that, Simulacra has been planning trips to New York, Sarasota, and Omaha.  

Design updates, supporting materials, and a winter fling...

Since the launch of our new New York/North Carolina/Nebraska/World Wide portrait photography website, Simulacra has been busy tweaking minute details.   In addition to these subtle changes, we have also been busy working with Baltimore, MD based design firm, Orange Element on promotional materials. While working on these new materials, the decision was made to change our focus from specifically North Carolina, New York, Nebraska, World Wide to Small Town, Big City, World Wide.   This new focus is more in keeping with Simulacra's business model....   We go where the clients need us!

So far, the rock stars at Orange Element have designed Simulacra 5 new business card fronts, which are due back from the printer TOMORROW!

In addition to the business cards, Orange Element also designed an over-sized post card.

These "hot off the presses" materials will debut during the Plaza-Midwood Winter Fling and Community Garden Fund Raising Auction in Charlotte, NC, this Saturday.  Simulacra, for the second year, has donated a sitting for the auction.   If you are in the area, be sure to come check out the event...  It is a good time and a good cause.

In the next couple weeks, Orange Element and Simulacra will begin working on a tri-fold brochure featuring mostly wedding images.   This is all part of a big push to make Simulacra Photography the first and only stop on the road to high end wedding photography in places like Charlotte, NC, New York City, NY, Omaha, NE...  As well as anywhere else we can drive or fly to.

From there, we will begin hitting the bricks in search for venues, boutiques, and wedding planners.  Help spread the word!