Deadline for card orders has been extended!
Our new greeting cards are coming back faster this year, and they look great! We have extended our deadline for orders to November 21!

Elizabeth Galecke inducted into YWCA Academy of Women
Elizabeth was inducted on Nov. 12 into the YWCA 2008 Academy of Women in the category of Art/Entertainment. The Academy of Women is an annual awards event created in 1983 by the YWCA of the Greater Triangle to recognize the achievements of 12 outstanding local women each year in the community. The YWCA Academy of Women selects and inducts women who demonstrate a commitment to the community and exemplify the YWCA mission of empowering women and eliminating racism. For more info about the YWCA: http://www.ywcatriangle.org

New Greeting Cards!
We have some exciting new options for holiday cards this year! Please ask to see our new sample book when you come in for your fall session. October 31 is the deadline for photo sessions with Elizabeth to use for holiday cards so please call soon to schedule, 919-785-0620!

Elizabeth in Skirt Magazine
Check out the profile of Elizabeth in the October issue of Skirt Magazine. http://raleigh.skirt.com/section/shes_so_skirt


It's not too early to start thinking about Holiday Cards! Here are our Holiday Deadlines
Deadlines for Holiday Photos, Cards, and Orders
Please read carefully. Call the studio at 785-0620 if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment.

Sept 12 Last Day for Photo Sessions for
Hand Tinted holiday cards

Oct. 3 All orders due for Hand Tinted
photos that will be used for holiday cards

Oct. 15 Last date for photo sessions for Hand Tinted
photos needed by the holidays (not being used
for holiday cards)

Oct. 31 Last day for photo sessions for BW or color
holiday cards

Nov. 7 All orders due for Hand Tinted photos needed
by the holidays (not being used for holiday
cards)

Nov. 14 All orders due for BW or color holiday cards

Nov. 14 Last day for Photo Sessions for holiday
photos (too late for cards but quantity prints
still available) NEED TO ORDER AT PROOF
PICKUP!!!

Nov. 26 ALL ORDERS due for BW, sepia tone, or color.
Orders will be ready by Dec. 19 th

Photo sessions and orders after deadlines are
not guaranteed to be ready by Dec. 19 th and are subject to rush fees

Elizabeth featured in Triangle Catalyst Magazine Apr/May 2008 issue
Elizabeth was featured in Triangle Catalyst Magazine for her role as founder and President of Chix in Business. You can read the article by going to their website and downloading the issue or pick one up at local businesses listed on their site. www.trianglecatalyst.com

Unique Gifts and Holiday Cards!
We are offering some unique ways to present your photographs! Check out our Portfolio section of the website,then click photo accessories on the left to view hand-made necklaces, photo luggage tags,photo belt buckles, holiday cards and more!

Elizabeth's photos at JJ's Kids Cuts Raleigh
Get your kids hair cut and check out Elizabeth's work at JJ's Kids Cuts in Raleigh. Thier hours are Mon-Thursday 9-6. Friday-Saturday 9-7.

North Ridge Shopping Center
6136 Falls of the Neuse Rd
Raleigh NC 27609
Phone: 919-873-1600

Elizabeth's role in Chix in Business featured in Women in the Triangle-July supplement to Business Leader Magazine
Elizabeth was featured in the Summer 2007 issue of this magazine for her role in starting Chix in Business. The magazine is on the shelves now, or you can see a copy on our Chix in Business website: www.chixinbusiness.org

Lutheran Family Services
Elizabeth was hired this summer by Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas. She traveled to North and South Carolina to document the different people that the organization helps. This ranges from foster children to refugees from Somalia and Burma. The photos are used excusively on their website to raise awareness as well as in their other media ranging from annual reports to their organization's letterhead. To learn more about the organization and see the photos go to: http://www.lfscarolinas.org

Chix in Business, Inc.
The women's business organization Elizabeth founded a few years ago has incorporated as a not-for-profit and Elizabeth has been elected President. Please check out the website that has been launched to support Triangle women-owned businesses or to find out how to become a member. www.chixinbusiness.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Elizabeth's photographs of children with juvenile diabetes will be used in this years fundraiser, The third annual Promise Ball, to help raise money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She was asked to photograph 15 children, with their mothers, for this event as well as use in other publications. For more information on the event and the work of JDRF please visit http://www.jdrftriangle.org/tripsa.html

Make-A-Wish
18 year old Anna Johnson, who battles cystic fibrosis, made a wish to become a christian recording artist and to use the money raised from the sales of her CD to help other children fulfill their wishes. Elizabeth was asked to take the photographs for the CD cover. The CD, titled "A Rose Is a Rose", is available for a $20 donation from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We also have some available here at our studio. For more details please visit www.eastncwish.org.

Elizabeth Photographs Kristi Yamaguchi
Elizabeth had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Olympic gold metal figure skater, Kristi Yamaguchi. The photo session captured Kristi and her 2 daughters in the whimsical setting of Kristi's oldest daughter's new bedroom, designed by Angela Krause of local children's furniture store Dilly Dally. The photo shoot was set up to Photos will appear in the next issue of Premier Baby & Child.

www.premierbaby.com

Elizabeth shares tips for taking great photos of your children
Elizabeth was asked to give advice on taking photos of children on a new local website for parents in the triangle. One of our clients launched the new site and it has a ton of information on parenting. Check it out!
Go to www.cleverparents.com then go to the "Leisure" column to find Elizabeth's photo tips.

"Chix in Business"
An organization that Elizabeth started a few years ago "Chix in Business" was highlighted in the Triangle Business Journal. Copy and paste the following into your web browser to view the article:

http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2005/07/25/newscolumn1.html

Jewelry by Mood Swing Studio
Local Artisan Kristen Townsend of Mood Swing Studio is offering our clients custom made soldered glass charm bracelets, necklaces and ornaments. You choose the photos you love and pair them with Moodswing’s vintage-inspired papers, ribbons, and finish (gunmetal or antique copper). They come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit your taste as well as your family size!


Photo Belt Buckles!
We have found the coolest belts that use photographs as the funky belt buckle! You can use images from your session or even your child’s artwork. They are awesome!

Elizabeth's photos used in North Hills Mall Project!
When you park your car at the new North Hills Mall and Target you won't be able to forget where you are parked because of the huge black and white photos of children to lead your way. Kane Realty, the developers of North Hills Mall, wanted to use local photographer's images for this special project and chose Elizabeth's images. The smiling faces brighten the parking garage and help you find your way to the new wonderful shops, restaurants, and cinema and then back to your car again!

Triangle Business Journal's 40 under 40 Leadership Award
Elizabeth was chosen as one of 40 people in the triangle area to receive the Triangle Business Journal's 40 under 40 Leadership Award for 2004. This award honors the recipient's accomplishments in business as well as contributions to the community.

Premier Baby magazine
The latest edition of the beautiful baby magazine that covers preconception to age 6 is out and about in the Triangle! It covers everything from baby fashion to birthday party ideas, to child care. You will spot many of Elizabeth's photos throughout the magazine. Premier Baby magazine is free in many local places that are child related around town, and we have plenty copies here at the studio as well. To see the cover click on the news icon above...for the Premier Baby Website, go to: www.premierbaby.com

Necklaces
We now offer these great necklaces! They are a beautiful, fun way to share photos of your children and loved ones.