| Family Portraits |
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| October is Holiday FAMILY month, Special offer our 1 hour session is only $99....includes the studio/location Session...call for appointment. |
| The Henderson family, a seven member family was excited to finally have a large family portrait, they had been a family for 8 years and never had a professional portraiture of the family taken. We captured this image and now this beautiful portrait is hanging above the couch in the family room. The Hendersons, Torrance CA |
| Guarantee I absolutely positively guarante you will be thrilled, not just satisfied, but thrilled with your photography or I'll give you all your money back with no hard feelings and no hassles. Eric Vigil, Photographer |
| Eric, When we contacted you and I presented the fact my wife wants her cat in the portrait too, you said "YES" all excited, and my worry was lifted. We were both amazed at how much time & patients you had working with two different pets, that when we finally saw the image you captured, Wow, we are so happy and Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Macaraeg - Oxnard CA |
Eric,
it was so nice to see your ad in the window, it had been a while since
we've had a real family portrait and last year my husband was in Iraq,
but this portrait and having him home for Christmas was the perfect
gift for me, my daughter & Kiska.
Thank you so much,
Lt. Col. Adame and Mrs. Adame
it was so nice to see your ad in the window, it had been a while since
we've had a real family portrait and last year my husband was in Iraq,
but this portrait and having him home for Christmas was the perfect
gift for me, my daughter & Kiska.
Thank you so much,
Lt. Col. Adame and Mrs. Adame
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| Eric Vigil, Photographer |
| Eric R Vigil Photography Fillmore CA AKA Timeless Images Photography, The Right Studio! 805-744-2967 |
| This beautiful beach family portrait is my younger brother, his wife and their two rug rats.. I love these guys, on their vacationing trip to California from Albuquerque NM. My brother the semi pro football player on the team he formed - The NM Bravest" which is a team of mean firemen, Champions that have won the " Battle of Badges" the Last two years. Just the opportunity to capture them in a beautiful location like Cabrillio Beach in San Pedro CA was a fun afternoon, after these shots the family jumped in the ocean for a cool splash. Love your big brother, |
| Eric |
If You Want A Memory You Will Cherish Forever...
If You Realize How Quickly Things Can Change...
This Information Will Be Priceless To You.
Dear Friend,
Your family is changing so fast, isn't it? Your children (and yes, they will be your "children" even
when they're married and have kids of their own) are growing up, and becoming more like adults
every day. Don't you wish you could just "freeze time" and hold these special moments forever?
My name is Eric Vigil, and capturing wonderful family memories is what I've devoted my life to.
I'm a professional family photographer, but more than that, I'm just like you... I'm a family person.
We Can Stop The Clock. Memories Are The Most Valuable Thing We Own.
Can you relate to this at all? I wake up every morning and wonder where the time is going. Do
you ever do that? Have you noticed that, the older you and your children get, the faster time
seems to fly? I'm very lucky - I cherish each moment with my 16 year old daughter. She lives
with her mother in New Mexico, so having the beautiful portraits of us means a lot to me.
Best thing I ever did back when she was 3 was hiring a fellow studio to
capture our Family Portrait ... this beautiful 30"x40" framed family Portrait is
still in the family...
This is going to be hard to believe. I'm a professional photographer, and I even hired a fellow
professional family photographer to create a Family Portrait with Mariah when she was a child
and I was still living at home.
What I wouldn't ever think of getting rid of that beautiful portrait which had captured a beautiful
moment on film. That's one of the reasons I became a professional photographer - I want to help
other families hold on to their family memories forever, and never regret not having a family
portrait done.
Throughout This Page You'll See And Hear From Families In California Who
Have Had Their Lives Forever Enriched By the Lasting Memories Of Family
Portraits ---
--- But There Were Things Even They Didn't Know When They Started Looking
For A Photographer...
If you're at all like most of the families on this website, you probably haven't given a lot of
thought to having a family portrait created. Don't worry - that's pretty normal. You've got a lot of
things going on in your life. Life is busier and crazier than ever in 2011, and family life in
particular seems to be happening at an ever-accelerating pace.
5 Myths, Mistakes, And Misconceptions About Having A Family Portrait
Created - The Stuff 99% Of All People In The World Don't Know:
By visiting my website, you must at least be considering having a portrait of your family created.
Well, that's great - you will probably never make a decision that will bring you more lasting joy.
However, there are some things you NEED to know before you and your loved ones step in front
of any camera. By the time you finish reading this single page, you will know everything you
need to know about how to have the perfect family portrait created - the one you will cherish
forever!
You may feel that having a family portrait done is going to be a lot of work on your part. Well, it
isn't! In fact, that could almost be one of the "myths or mistakes" right there. As long as you know
the information on this site, it won't be any work at all on your part.
....So, let's jump right in!
#1 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No Way To GUARANTEE I Will Love My Family Portraits."
WRONG! Depending on who creates your family portrait, that is. Just suppose you had a family
portrait created, and your son or daughter didn't look natural in it. The photograph was "ok," but
it didn't turn out spectacular. Should you have to pay for it? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I believe
strongly that no one should ever have to pay for a photograph that isn't PERFECT. That's why I
am the only photographer in Ventura County to offer the following guarantee:
CHECK THIS OUT - A Guarantee Unlike Any You've Ever Heard:
If Your Family Doesn't Look The Happiest & Best They've Ever Looked
Together In These Photographs - If You Don't Cry (tears of joy) When You
Look At Them - You Don't Pay Me For Them.
That's my guarantee and personal promise to you. As far as I know, there's no other
photographer around that will make you this super guarantee. These photographs will be
completely meaningless to you unless they convey the real emotions and relationships between
you and your loved ones. That's the only real reason to have a family portrait created.
So, if FOR ANY REASON you feel that the photographs I create for you are anything less than
perfect - if you don't actually cry when I show them to you for the first time, you don't pay me for
them. It's that simple.
Obviously, I'm totally confident that the portraits I create of you and your family will be well
beyond anything you imagine. I believe completely that these photographs will become your
most prized possessions - that, if your house were on fire, you would grab them on the way out of
your burning home. This is not arrogance. I can't stand arrogance. No, this is a complete belief in
my abilities to capture natural, real emotions and family relationships on film unlike anyone
else. That's what I've devoted my life to, and that's why I can't wait to photograph your family for
you.
#2 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"All Family Portraits Are Created Equal."
INCORRECT. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you're at all like most people, you've
probably had this question going through your mind: "How do I choose the right photographer?"
In fact, you may even have thought of someone in your family - an uncle, a grandparent, even a
friend - who is a bit of an amateur photographer. Why not just have that person create the
photograph of your family?
Question: "Just Suppose Someone Were To Create The Perfect Family Portrait - One Where You
And Your Loved Ones Looked Better Than Ever, Happier Than Ever - A Portrait That Meant The
World To You - What Would That Be Worth?"
No price tag can be put on your family's memories. They are and always will be priceless. So,
why would you ever want to gamble with those memories? It's just a question of whether you
believe a portrait of your family could really mean that much to you.
If you were sick, and had to go to a doctor, would you want the "cheapest" doctor, or the best
one? Well, there's really no question. It's the same thing with your family's memories. You can
certainly find a cheaper photographer in town. But there are other things to consider than just
price...
The Photographer You Choose Should Care About YOUR FAMILY AND
YOUR MEMORIES, Not Just About "Making A Buck" Off You.
I pride myself on becoming a family friend of every family I photograph. I've even had some
clients invite me to their houses for birthday parties and such. You see, I didn't get into
photography to get rich. Believe me, there are better (and easier) ways to make a fast buck. I
actually went through law enforcement to become a Police Officer. I could be making a WHOLE
lot of money if I'd stayed in that line of work.
But I CHOSE to become a professional family photographer. Why did I make that career choice?
Because I finally realized that all the money in the world meant nothing to me if I didn't feel like I
was making a difference.
I Realized That Memories Were Priceless - That There Was No More Noble Or
Wonderful Profession Than To Become A "Memory Giver."
I didn't become a photographer because I liked to take pictures. Don't get me wrong, I do like the
"art" of photography, but that's NOT the reason I first picked up a camera. As a child, my mother
and father always made sure to have a family photograph taken once a year.
My entire time growing up, I don't remember having a portrait taken with my dad. But, early in
my career, I created a portrait of my mom and dad. I cherish those photographs - they mean the
world to me.
As I grew up, and my father became ill, I cherished the memory of the moment that photograph
was created even more. Now that my father has passed away, that photograph is priceless. I
can't even imagine what it would be like not to have that photograph. I look at it every chance I
get - it is one of my most prized possessions.
I Only Wish I Had A Photograph Of All Of Us Together. That Would Be
One Of The Most Priceless Things I Own.
Time is the one thing that none of us have enough of. It's the one thing that money can't buy. It's
the one thing that we all would give just about anything for. Through photography, we can hold
on to the moments in our lives that we wish could last forever. And, if it's done correctly, these
same photographs can become almost like works of art that we display in our homes for everyone
to see and share.
Don't Make The Decision As To Who Will Photograph Your Family
Until You Chat With Me. There Are Things You'll Want To Ask The
Photographers...
There's no cost, and no obligation to just chat with me, and it will make the whole difference as to
how great your portraits will look. Simply CLICK HERE to find out how to contact me by phone,
just to chat.
Don't worry. I'm not going to try to "sell you" on working with me. I'm already very busy, and I
don't need to pressure anyone to work with me as a photographer. I'll just talk to you about your
portraits, and help you discover what your photographs could be like.
If you decide to have me create your portraits - great. If not, no problem.
#3 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"Family Portraits Have To Be Created In A Professional Studio - And
They Have To Look Boring."
If you're like most people, when you think of a PROFESSIONAL family portrait, you think of all of
you gathered in front of a "painted background" in a photography studio, posed, and all saying
"cheese" as the photographer snaps the photograph. Now, is that something a family will cherish
for a lifetime? Yes, it may capture the whole family together, but there are other oprions to
capturing your family relationships - your family's love.
Picture instead: All of you gathered in your favorite room in your home, the beach. Or outside on
the new deck you just had built. Or in your backyard by the trees that give your yard so much
character. All of you are dressed in clothes the photographer helped you choose - clothing that
conveys your individual personalities, but still looks great together.
Well, that's what makes all the difference, and that's what I will do for you.
And This is SO Important: All Of You Feel Totally Comfortable In Front Of The
Camera!
Do you know ANYONE who feels totally comfortable in front of a camera? I'll bet you don't. I
don't. Nearly everyone I've ever met tells me the same thing: "I never look natural in pictures."
The last thing you want is a photograph where you or your family members have that fake
"posed" look on your face.
That's why it's so important that you feel very natural and comfortable with your photographer.
Just think of how great your family would look if your best friend was creating the photograph.
They would all look so happy and natural! I take pride in developing very close relationships with
all my clients, and their entire family.
Plus, I understand the "psychology" of photography. Learning the technical aspects - what lenses
to use, what lighting looks best, how clothing adds and subtracts weight in a portrait - all of those
things were only the tip of the iceberg. Without being able to make each and every one of your
family members look and feel comfortable (and natural) in a portrait, all those technical things
would amount to nothing.
A great photographer knows that, in order to get a great expression from a subject, you need to
get to know that subject a bit - to know what will make them smile naturally. That's what I do,
and I love it! I will get to know your whole family so well, and they will feel so comfortable with
me, that their expressions will be perfect every time.
#4 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No One To Help Me Make Choices About Clothing, Hair,
Makeup, Location, etc..."
Okay, normally you would be right thinking that. However, I pride myself in being different. I'm
going to help you with all of those things, WHETHER I'M YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER OR NOT!
My Years Of Experience Photographing Families - Yours FREE - Without Any
Obligation.
Okay, by now you are probably considering having a family portrait created. You may even be
considering choosing me as your photographer - but I don't want you to make that decision just
yet.
No matter who creates your photographs for you, you will need to make some decisions. What
clothing should your family wear? Where should this photograph be created? How heavy should
the makeup be on the ladies in the photograph? There are a number of things to think about, and
I will walk you through all of them personally.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO RIGHT THIS SECOND? (and why?)
Pick up the phone, and call my studio. CLICK HERE for the number.
Even if it's after business hours, still call right now. I've got an answering machine that is just
waiting to cheerfully take your message, and I'll personally call you back so we can chat. Just let
me know when is a good time to call you back. Don't worry, I'm not going to try to "pressure" you
at all into working with me. Plus, there's no cost at all for us just to chat.
When you call, we'll chat briefly about the things you need to know. I'll tell you a bit about me. I'll
answer all your questions about how to prepare for a family portrait. It won't be a long call, but it
will be one of the most important calls you make.
#5 Myth, Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No Rush To Have A Family Portrait Created Right Now."
You know how things are. If you don't pick up the phone right now, and at least call me to chat
about your family portrait, you will probably get swamped with other things, and forget all about
it. Then, before you know it, a year - two years - five years have gone by. How different will your
family be then?
You see, time is ticking.... and it's never going to stop.
First, Your Child Takes His or Her First Step. Next, Learns To Ride A Bike.
Later, Gets A Driver's Licence. Graduates From High School. Gets Married.
Starts A Family Of His or Her Own.
These are precious times, and although things will change, this moment never has to slip from
your fingers.
Don't put this off. You know how life is. We put things off, and before we know it, everything has
changed. If your life is half as crazy as mine is, year after year you find yourself frustrated at the
things you wanted to do, and never got done. A family portrait is something you deserve.
Life is so terribly short. But, at the same time, life is such a wonderful gift. And the memories we
keep of these moments with our family will last forever.
Why Your Family Portrait Will Become More Valuable To You Than
Anything Else In Your Home:
Do you have a photograph of your family that, if you were running from your burning home,
would be the one thing you save (other than your family members, of course) on the way out?
Now, I'm not talking about a "snapshot" that was taken during a family outing on the Fourth Of
July. I'm talking about a wonderful photograph, created by a professional photographer, that not
only captures your family's true bonds and relationships, but also does so in a way that you'd be
proud to display openly in your home for the rest of your life.
It's Not Too Late. This Moment, Right Now, Can Be Held Onto For The
Rest Of Your Life - For You To Share With Family And Friends.
You don't have to make a big decision right now. You don't have to choose your photographer -
you don't even have to decide that now is the time for your family portrait. Just take one small
step toward holding onto your family's happiest moments RIGHT NOW.
Once again, CLICK HERE for my studio number, and you can call any time. If I don't answer, just
leave your name and number at the beep, and I'll call you back. If you're thinking of this family
photograph as a GIFT FOR SOMEONE, let me know, so when I call back, I only ask for you, and
don't spoil the surprise!
The Perfect Family Portrait Is Only One Phone Call Away...
Make the call now. It will be a call you will be glad you made for the rest of your life. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Eric Vigil
Photographic Artist, 805-744-2967
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| This Piru CA Family had a blast at the park, perfect setting to showoff the kids and the area they live. This was captured durring the Large family portrait session. They were all excited and Thrilled with the results. Thank you Yolanda for the opportunity to capture your family. Below are all the grand children and Grand Parents. |
