$6000. Photography Scholarship Contest

A Moment In Time Studio Announces
Grove City, Ohio - January 24, 2011

We found this information in one our professional organizations' publications and wanted to pass it along to you. It is really exciting!
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Sigma Corporation of America is pleased to announce our second annual scholarship contest!

The Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship will award a cash gift of $5,000 as well as a gift card in the amount of $1,000 for Sigma products to one talented high school senior to advance his or her education and goals toward obtaining a career in the photography industry.

Sigma Corporation of America (Ronkonkoma, NY, is seeking photos and applications submissions for its second Scholarship Contest. Open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue a photo-related career,the annual contest features $6000 in cash and photography gear. All interested students must submit between three and five photos that are thematically tied. All students must also complete an essay of between 300 and 800 words that describes their creative process in shooting, selecting and editing their photos.


Applications will be accepted online from 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") on November 15, 2010 to 5:00 p.m. ET on February 28, 2011. Please note that Sigma will review each and every submission prior to posting it to the website, which could result in a delay of as much as 48 hours from the time the submission is sent to when it appears online. The option to submit applications will be turned off at exactly 5:00 p.m. ET on February 28, 2011.

Online voting will occur from 12:00 a.m. ET on March 1, 2011 to 5:00 p.m. ET on April 1, 2011, and the winner will be announced April 18, 2011.

This scholarship contest illustrates Sigma's five decades of technological advancement and innovation in the industry, and our family-owned company's desire to empower and support up-and-coming photographers. The scholarship winner will be selected based on his or her ability to deliver outstanding photographs with the superior caliber of image quality for which the Sigma brand has become known.

Eligibility
The Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship is open to all high school seniors who will graduate in 2011 and seek higher learning. Applicants must aspire to obtain a degree or certificate in a photo-related field such as photography, photojournalism, graphic arts, design, visual arts, art history, etc. Sigma will take appropriate steps to verify that contestants meet the eligibility requirements, including asking contestants to provide proof of their educational status when necessary.

Family members of Sigma Corporation of America employees, dealers and affiliates are not eligible to apply.

FOR ENTRY INFORMATION, GO TO www.facebook.com/AMomentInTimeStudio and LIKE us. We will post the entry and application process information.

Promise of Spring

An incredibly thoughtful friend brought us these hyacinths. Not only are they beautiful, but they make the whole studio smell wonderful! And the timing was perfect, I can actually believe Spring is coming! Thank you and big hugs to Cheryl and Ron.

Valentine Cuties!

Kallie and Miley make the most adorable Valentines. Just a few samples from the session.

If you would like to have amazing Valentines to send and help out the MidOhio Foodbank, give us a call.
614.875.0147 800.246.3679

Valentine's Day Portrait Special

Got some calls from people wanting to know if we are offering a Valentine Special for couples and grown ups who don't necessarily want Valentine cards. Well, here it is.
Same session charge - Bring a tax deductable $20. donation for Mid Ohio Foodbank to A Moment In Time Studio and get a 12 pose/2 background session.

In honor of Valentine's Day, get 14% off any purchase from that session, made before Valentine's Day. Also valid for gift certificate purchases.

SHARE YOUR LOVE Valentine Special!

SHARE YOUR LOVE! We are giving you TWO ways to SHARE YOUR LOVE.
1. Bring a tax deductable $20. donation for Mid Ohio Foodbank to A Moment In Time Studio and get a 12 pose/2 background session.
2. Order 20 Custom 4X6 Valentine Cards from your session to send to friends and family for only $24. Our lowest price on cards - ever. Special pricing is available on additional images.

GO BUCKS!!!
Tara and Dustin came in for their engagement session and wanted something new in their BUCKEYE gear. This is what we did! They really like it and we have decided, in honor of the Buckeye's Sugar Bowl appearance to offer this as a SESSION.
CALL THIS WEEK ONLY TO SCHEDULE AND THE SESSION IS ONLY $24.
After January 7, 2011, session fee is $45.
SHOW YOUR BUCKEYE SPIRIT AND HAVE A POSTER CREATED OF YOU IN YOUR BUCKEYE STYLE!

PET SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WRIGHT POLING DOG SHELTER

PET SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WRIGHT-POLING DOG SHELTER! This time of year, pets that are lost or abandoned have the most trouble surviving in the harsh winter weather. We want to do our best to help the shelter provide food, shelter and care for these animals.
So, for anyone scheduling a pet session from now til Feb. 28 an...d bringing a donation to the studio, payable to the shelter for $25, WE WILL DONATE THE ENTIRE SESSION FEE TO THE WRIGHT-POLING DOG SHELTER. Call now to schedule as appointment times are filling up already.
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