Through the Eye of the Camera Juried Photography Exhibit

The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery in Fort Pierce is currently hosting the 11th Annual "Through the Eye of the Camera" juried photography exhibit, sponsored by Jiffy Photo & Framing and Canon.

Vero Beach professional photographer and co-owner of Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art, J. Scott Kelly, was among three professional photographers invited to judge this year’s juried exhibit. This panel of experts also included editorial and travel photographer, Paul J. Milette, along with environmental photographer, Sean Dowie of SMD Photography.

These judges gathered on May 17th at the Backus Museum to carefully review the more than 270 images entered by local amateur and professional photographers. The entries were divided into five categories: Film; Black & White; Manipulated; Digital – Wildlife/Outdoors; and Digital – Still Life/Portraits. From the entries, 140 were selected for the exhibit with first, second, and third place ribbons awarded in each category, as well as one “Best of Show” award.

The juried photography exhibit, Through the Eye of the Camera, will be on display at the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery in Fort Pierce until June 28, 2009. For further information regarding the exhibit or gallery hours, please call (772)465-0630

Miss Hibiscus 2009 - Vero Beach, FL

This year’s Miss Hibiscus Pageant was not only rich in tradition, it also introduced two new categories – Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. Miss Congeniality was chosen solely by the pageant contestants themselves for her friendly demeanor and ability to get along with everyone. Leah Cason, a 20 year old student at Indian River State College, was presented with the honor of being the first Miss Congeniality for the Miss Hibiscus Pageant.

The winner of Miss Photogenic was the next special category to be announced at this year’s pageant. Earlier in the week, the contestants were photographed by professional photographer, J. Scott Kelly of Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. After careful deliberation, Vero Beach High School student, Lily O’Dare was chosen as the first Miss Photogenic. Lily was awarded a photography session and modeling contract from Island Images totaling $750.00.

With all of the wonderful candidates, the judges’ decisions were not easy. As a result, there was another first for the pageant - a tie in the scoring for 2nd runner-up. Brianne Manning and Lily O’Dare were both named 2nd runner-up. According to the Miss Hibiscus Pageant Committee Chairwoman and former Miss Hibiscus, Elizabeth Graves-Bass, there had never been a tie in previous years. Shanna Ward, a 20 year old graduate of Florida Southern College, was selected as first runner-up, winning a $300.00 cash prize, along with prizes from area businesses.

The title of Miss Hibiscus 2009, as well as $1,000 in cash, a Vero Beach bracelet from Leigh Jewelers, and numerous gift certificates went to 16 year old St. Edward’s student, Chloe Rose. Throughout the year, Chloe will represent historic downtown Vero Beach through special appearances and community activities. A true testament to Chloe’s commitment to her community was the fact that immediately after being crowned Miss Hibiscus, she was off and running, participating in the Relay for Life of the Beaches event held the same evening as the pageant.

The tradition of academic excellence, community service, self-confidence, high ethical standards and leadership qualities were well represented in all of the 12 contestants - each one proving to be a remarkable roll model and inspiration in their community.

If you would like to view more photographs of the Miss Hibiscus Pageant and the contestants, please visit

http://www.islandimagesEstore.com/events

Strike A Pose For Charity

Come “Strike a Pose for Charity” with Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Oceanside. This one-day fundraising event is a photogenic contest for all ages – eight months to eighty years and everyone in between. A large portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to benefit local children’s charities. A $25.00 donation enters each contestant and provides you with a “mini” photo session at the event with Photographer J. Scott Kelly, a color 5x7 of the best pose and a gift bag. Winners will be judged from the photographs taken the day of the event. A winner will be selected from each of the following age categories:






















Infants: 8 months to 18 months
Toddlers: 19 months to 3 years
Youth: 4 to 8 years
Pre-Teen: 9 to 12 years
Teen I: 13 to 16 years
Teen II: 17 to 19 years
Young Adult: 20 to 25 years
Adult I: 26 years to 35 years
Adult II: 36 to 59 years
Senior: 60 and up

What: Photogenic Contest to Benefit Local Children
When: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Oceanside – 3384 Ocean Drive,

Vero Beach, FL 32963

Each winner will receive a fashion portrait photography session by Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc., as well as an 8x10 Prestige Portrait Print and digital file for a combined value of over $500.00. The winners will also be featured in upcoming print advertisements and promotional materials for Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc.

Space is limited. Call Island Images today at (772)643-6994 to enter and make your reservation to “strike a pose for charity.” Your donation will make a difference in the life of a child right here in our own community.

Island Images Welcomes Jennifer Croom

Jennifer Croom of Vero Beach has recently joined the creative portrait team at Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc., located in Vero Beach, as a photography apprentice. Island Images is known for creating unique portraits that reflect each individual’s personality and lifestyle at every stage of life. “Jennifer’s creative eye and natural ease with people are true assets that will contribute greatly to the high quality and personalized service we strive to give to our clients,” explained Island Images owner, J. Scott Kelly.

The portraiture of women, infants, and children are just a few of the aspects Jennifer will be focusing on in her new position. “For me, there is no greater joy than capturing the priceless expression of emotion between mother and child, or recording the wonder in a child’s eyes when they discover their perfect seashell on the beach. The magic of photography is in preserving that precious instant in time as the rest of the world continues to pass. I share the belief at Island Images that I am here to share my God-given talents, making the world a little bit brighter for everyone.”

Bryson L. "Goin' Fishin"

Bryson L. finishes our production work for the" Photogenic Contest" winners from our last model search. Keep looking soon for the announcement of the Date and Location for the

Next "Photogenic Contest".

Raquel B....Time Will Wait!

"Click Image to Go to Photo Album"

Newly photographed Raquel B.... for the cover of

her new CD release

"Time Will Wait"

a re-mix of all your JAZZ favorites!

Local Photographer Continues Winning Streak

It has only been six short months, but since relocating to Vero Beach, professional photographer J. Scott Kelly of Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. has received six awards for his images through the Indian River Photo Club monthly print competitions. Out of these six images, Scott received two first place ribbons, two second place, one third place, and one honorable mention in all categories from color, black and white, and special technique.

Winners from these monthly competitions recently presented their award-winning prints to be judged in the photo club's "Best Picture of the Year" Competition. Scott continued his winning streak not only with each of his six monthly winning prints receiving ribbons for either first, second, third place or honorable mention in their categories, but also receiving the "Best Picture of the Year - Members Choice 2008" award for his black and white image of a father and son entitled "In Thy Father's Arms."

In addition to these awards, Scott recently entered two images in the Special Technique Division of the Indian River Photo Club's 2009 Photographic Print Exhibit. His scenic image entitled "Under the Seaway" received a second place ribbon and his artful image of a sundial entitled "¿Qué Hora Es?" took third place. This juried exhibit is currently on display in the Studio Gallery at the Vero Beach Museum of Art through January 4, 2009.

Scott said of his recent accomplishments, "Although it's nice to be recognized for my work, what I love most is creating images for others to enjoy."

Scott is a full-time professional photographer in Vero Beach with over 25 years of experience in the field. He specializes in custom portraiture, as well as commercial and public relations photography. You may visit the Island Images website at http://www.islandimagesprophoto.com/
for more information.

If you are a photography enthusiast yourself, Scott also offers workshops for every level, from the beginner to those interested in taking their photography skills to the next level.

To learn more about the workshops offered go to
http://www.adventurephotographyworkshops.blogspot.com/

Eudora puts her best foot forward!

Kennedy Green.. Winner of Photogenic Contest

Kennedy debuts with a delicious treat!!

Winners Chosen in Island Images Photogenic Contest (Vero Beach)

On Saturday, September 20th, forty-nine adorable infants and children, from three months to twelve years old, came out to the Holiday Inn Oceanside in Vero Beach to support Children’s Miracle Network by taking part in a photogenic contest coordinated by Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. Each contestant was photographed by Vero Beach photographer, J. Scott Kelly, and will receive a complimentary 5x7 of their best pose as a thank you for their donation to Children’s Miracle Network.

The photographs will be judged with one boy and one girl from each of the four age categories being selected to be featured in upcoming print advertisements and promotional materials for Island Images. Each winner will also receive a $50.00 U. S. Savings Bond, a child’s portrait photography session, and an 8x10 Prestige Portrait Print. If the cute expressions on the children’s faces as they were being photographed are any indication,

the judging was VERY MUCH a difficult task!

Through the contestants’ entry fee donations, as well as additional monetary contributions received, the Island Images photogenic contest raised over $1,800

for Children’s Miracle Network.

Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit alliance of more than 170 hospitals serving children throughout the United States and Canada. Funds contributed to Children’s Miracle Network benefit

Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida.

Homeschool Photography Workshops

Are you ready to take your interest in photography to the next level?

Our photographic workshops are designed to take you from the basics of getting to know your equipment all the way to more advanced workshops for the serious amateur and beginning professional.Full-time professional photographer, J. Scott Kelly, of Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. will be your instructor. Scott has over 25 years of experience and holds an honors degree in Photographic Technology from Florida Institute of Technology. A wide variety of workshops are offered for every level of photographic interest, including learning the basics of manual camera operation in the “Fundamentals 101” workshop, as well as workshops in basic studio lighting, organizing your images, an introduction to Photoshop, and the business of photography. For the homeschool student, we have designed a nine week course in the basics of photography and creating a work of art, which culminates with a Student Gallery Exhibit for family and friends.

Visit us at: www.photo.meetup.com/812

PICTURE PERFECT EVENT RAISES 166 INCHES OF HAIR

Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc.

&
Christanna’s Salon & Day Spa in Vero Beach

recently held a “hair-raising” event, collecting hair donations

to benefit

Locks of Love.

This event was held on Monday, August 11th at Christanna’s Salon & Day Spa in Vero Beach. Salon owner, Nancy Demeter, and three of her talented hairstylists, Jolene Grant, Dee Kimberlin, and Crystal Stokes donated their time, not to just cut the hair of 10 generous donors, but also transform their looks, all to benefit a very worthy cause. Additional hair donations were also received at the event, which brought the number of donated ponytails to 13, totaling166 inches of hair. The longest single ponytail donated at Christanna’s was over 18 inches!

The reasons for giving their hair varied for each person who donated. Berit Fagan of Vero Beach, who donated 11 inches of hair, explained “I started growing my hair (to donate to Locks of Love) when a friend’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately she is no longer with us and I wanted to do this to honor her.”

KIDS HELPING KIDS - PHOTOGENIC CONTEST HELPS SICK CHILDREN

Saturday, September 20, 2008
10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Oceanside
3384 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963

Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. is holding a photogenic contest for infants and children between the ages of three months to twelve years. A $25.00 donation to Children’s Miracle Network enters each child/teen into contest and provides each contestant with a “mini” photo session with Photographer J. Scott Kelly, a 5x7 “best pose photo” and a gift bag. Winners will be judged from the event photographs. One boy and one girl will be selected from each of the following age groups:

Infants: 3 months to1 year

Toddlers: 1 to 3 years

Youth: 4 to 8 years
Pre-Teen: 9 to12 years

Each winner will receive a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond, a child’s portrait photography session by Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc., as well as an 8x10 Prestige Portrait Print for a combined value of $575.00. The winners will be featured in upcoming print advertisements and promotional materials for Island Images Photography Studio.

Call Island Images today at (772) 643-6994 to enter your child.

Your donation will make a difference in the life of a child.

Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit alliance of more than 170 hospitals serving children throughout the United States and Canada. Funds contributed to Children’s Miracle Network benefit Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida. Shands Children’s Hospital uses the funds it receives from the Children’s Miracle Network to purchase equipment, fund research, provide diversionary activities, and produce patient educational materials.

To learn more, visit http://www.shandskids.org/

Night Shoots...Fountains & Bridges

Summer Evenings are still long so let's get out and shoot after the dinner hour!!

Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. will continue our summerr series on

"Fountains and Bridges" we will meet through out Indian River and St. Lucie Counties of Central Florida to capture the beauty of these man-made structures at night. We probaly don't take much notice of them during the day but if they are lit nicely the beauty come from the darkness!!

Join us some Wednesday evening as we venture into the darkness to see what we may CAPTURE!!

www.photo.meetup.com/730

"If Basic Studio Lighting Is Your Cup Of Tea"

This three hour, (1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) workshop will introduce the photographer to the basics of studio lighting for product and/or still life settings. We will be photographing a simple TEA SET that could be seen in any display advertising or in your kitchen!

We will start by learning how to set the stage and style a shot then light the scene by using one studio light and various reflectors. This could easily be duplicated in your home to light various still life scenes. Best of all you can also accomplish this same technique with a simple hand held flash unit that you would use with your camera everyday! (REMEMBER THERE IS ONLY ONE LIGHT IN THE SKY!)
Visit us @ http://photo.meetup.com/730/