As you’ve probably heard by now, Monica has been named a Sony Artisan of Imagery! This elite group of image-makers is dedicated to both excellence in their craft, and providing education to their industry. There have only been 54 Artisans named to the program since its inception in 2007.
One of the responsibilities of being a Sony Artisan is to continue to create, innovate, and share their work. To that end, Monica has come up with a few ideas to create beautiful portraits to share with Sony. And, she needs your help!
Take a look below to see if any of these themes would work for you or someone you know.
The deadline for all Applications is Sunday, August 1st at midnight.
A Note From Monica
Both the gear and the company make Sony one of my very favorite things, so this first series of Sony Play Days is aptly named, "A Few of My Favorite Things"!
There are three themes, each with special significance to me, each with a dedicated shoot date.
I hope you'll click the link below to learn more and apply.
Favorite Person
Ages: At least one person 18 or older
Shoot Date: Friday, August 27th*
I always calls Michael my Favorite. “You’re my Favorite,” I say. I wants to know who YOUR Favorite is. Maybe it’s your spouse, maybe it’s your partner, it could even be your favorite child! I'm kidding. I know you love all of your children equally (**wink wink**). But, maybe you have an Only. Or, maybe you’re a mother and you just want a beautiful portrait of you and your daughter without the boys. This is a judgement-free zone, I just want to create a gorgeous portrait with someone you love.
Favorite Toy
Ages: 3-6
Shoot Date: Thursday, August 12th*
One of my favorite childhood photos is a black-and-white of me with my beloved Buttons, the raccoon. I have no idea where Buttons is now, but you can bet I have that photograph. This one-of-a-kind commemorative session features your child and their favorite toy in a timeless black-and-white portrait. Maybe it’s a stuffed animal they can’t go to bed without. Maybe it’s a blanket that accompanies them everywhere they go (ok, that’s not exactly a toy but you get the idea!). I want to create a portrait featuring that object you’ll always remember when you think back on their childhood. (The rattier, the better!)
Favorite Pastime
Ages: 5-18
Shoot Date: Wednesday, August 18th*
I was never good at sports. I tried gymnastics…no go. I tried soccer…that lasted one season. I did, however, excel in music and I played the flute from the 5th grade up until I graduated from high school. But, the only photographs I have of me doing what I loved for those 8 years are the small, out of focus ones my parents took at my school band concerts. I wish I had a proper portrait with the thing that played such a big role in my growing up. Is there a sport, hobby, or specific interest that your child loves at this time in their life? Maybe they’re a reader. Maybe they love chess. Maybe they play a sport or a musical instrument. No obsession is too big or too small for these special portraits.

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