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The 2nd Annual Beguiling Babes Contest is Here!

I can’t believe it’s been a year already, but it’s time to get your babes signed up for this year’s contest!

WHAT IS IT?

The Beguiling Babes contest is a fun way to share great photos of your kid(s) with friends and family on facebook and through my blog.  This year we’re taking the contest to another level by offering even bigger prizes, more winners (three winners this year instead of just one) and best of all, this year’s contest is sponsored by the fantastic CUPCAKE JONES!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Schedule a mini shoot at AVP ($20 entry fee per child) and within days your child’s pic will be posted on Amy’s blog, facebook page, and the Cupcake Jones facebook page.  Then, it’s up to you to reach out to your friends and family to vote for your little BEGUILING BABE!

 

This year, as Cupcake Jones is a sponsor, a free cupcake will be provided for your child at their shoot!  We’ll also take photos of your child eating their cupcake and getting frosted and smashed on that cute little face.  These photos may be used for promotional purposes by Cupcake Jones.  Read a little more about the amazing Cupcake Jones bakery, and their owners Lisa Watson and Peter Shanky who are constantly involved in the Portland community, giving back and supporting organizations that make our city a better place to be.

So, email or call Amy at 503-367-2285 to get your mini session booked right away.  Spots will fill up quickly!  Each session takes about 20 minutes here at the AVP loft studio and must take place before March 25 to be displayed in time for voting.  Contest ends March 31st and all votes will be counted on March 30.  Your child must be old enough to sit up on their own, and no older than 9 years old.  Photos can be made available for purchase, however there is ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTO PURCHASE REQUIRED in order to be involved in the contest.  It’s for fun!

Prepping for the SAT and ACT?

Ace your college entrance exams the first time with these easy tips and tricks!

PREPARATION:

  1. Use Collegeboard.org’s SAT daily question email to get one sample test question in your inbox every day.  It’s a simple, less overwhelming way to get your brain warmed up for the real thing.  It’s also available as an iphone app!
  2. Take a test prep class. Kaplan offers courses that are tailored to the SAT or the ACT.  Check out their website:  http://www.kaptest.com/College/SAT/index.html
  3. Use a tutor to help you target your weakest subject.

TESTING:

  1. Make sure you bring a watch, and don’t linger on one question longer than two or three minutes.
  2. Answer the easier questions first and go back to answer the hard ones last.
  3. Use the process of elimination to give yourself better odds on each question.  If you know two answers aren’t right, that gives you a 50% chance of getting the right answer instead of only 25%.
  4. If you have to guess, the answer with the most information is usually correct.
  5. Never leave an answer blank.  you should at least guess one of the options, because leaving it blank guarantees that you get it wrong.
  6. If you read the question and come up with the answer before reading the multiple choice options, this will help you avoid getting confused by “all of the above” or “none of the above” type of situations.
  7. Trust your first instinct – it’s usually correct!

holiday card event at avp!

autumn leaves family portrait sessions by avp

Choose from great locations like Laurelhurst Park, George Rogers Park, Hillsboro Library Park, and the famous Hoyt Arboretum for your family portraits this year.  Autumn portraits are great because they are a vibrant way to display the art of your family, and an even better way to get ahead before the holiday season hits us!  Order your nice canvas or framed print for your home, throw in some 8×10 gift prints and mini albums for family holiday gifts, and order your custom holiday cards all in one sitting.  All that’s left is to sit back, relax and enjoy the holiday season!

Book your Autumn Leaves family portrait session before October 30  and get a free mini accordian album with your print purchase!

A devilish time will be had by all…

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