We had so much fun at the beach last month, that we are going to offer FREE Beach sessions to our Seniors in October too!

Senior Portraits at the beach, are a fun way to personalize your San Francisco, Oakland Bay Area Senior Portrait experience. At Positive Images, you can have traditional Cap and Gown Graduation Portraits, classic black drape, and tuxedo....but the best senior portraits created by our Oakland photography studio are the ones that express your unique personality and style.

Portrait photographer, Gisele Bonds will meet with you individually to help you design the perfect Senior Portrait session for you. Consultation appointments are your time to see all of our new products, check out examples of what other seniors around the Bay Area have done, and decide which options are best for you.

Call to schedule your Consultation Design appointment, before this warm weather fades away. (510)832-3686 www.positiveimages.biz

Senior Class of 2011...It's your time!

Met West High School: Internship Based Education

Positive Images has mentored students from Met West High School in Oakland since 2005. As a matter of fact, our very first Met West Intern, LaStarr Moore, will graduate from Sacramento State this semester. We are very proud of her and in her debt for bringing the Met West program to our attention.

This year we were able to participate in their Internship Fair which allowed me to interview numerous students during a 3 hour event. It was a unique way to meet students in a very unique learning environment. Students arrived in small groups at staggered times and then had opportunity to meet with the various businesses and organizations who had sent representatives to the Internship Fair.

I really enjoyed talking to the students and getting a glimpse at their personalities and interest. There was a full range. Some students had a clear direction and were passionate about a career path. A memorable example was a freshman boy who is committed to finding an internship that relates to dance. I suggested that he may have to get creative and create that position since it was an unusual fit. In true Met West fashion, he had already identified several organizations and businesses that he planned to approach. While Positive Images was clearly not a match for him, some lucky mentor is going to have a bright and energetic star added to their staff.

Other students, were completely open to all possible internships, excited about the process of exploring all their options. Many seemed overwhelmed with the daunting task of narrowing all their interest down to just one selection. And as with any school scenario...a few looked bored to tears.

As to the Positive Images Intern search, I met two very promising young women whom seemed genuinely interested in working at the studio. I was very impressed that each of them had emailed their director to request a Shadow Day at the studio, before I even left campus. I'm looking forward to getting to spending time with each of them and learning more about their goals. Being a mentor is very rewarding, and I feel honored to have had such amazing young people enter my life over the years.

To learn more about the Met West approach to education, check out their website. www.metwesths.org Perhaps this will be a good match for the needs of your student, or maybe YOU will be Met West's newest mentor!

We are Giving the Beach Away!

One of the most exciting ways to personalize your Senior Portrait Session, is to add a Beach Session. Now that our true Summer has finally arrived (Out beloved Indian Summer), it is an excellent opportunity to showcase your individuality in a way that can only happen in our beautiful Bay Area.

Personalize your Beach Session with your favorite sunglasses, book, MP3 player...the possibilities are endless. You can bring your favorite flowy dress or scarf....rock a sarong with your jeans. Just Do You! Our award winning photographer, Gisele Bonds, loves working on the water's edge, and will make sure you have a great time, exploring your inner, "Top Model".

We will give any 2011 Senior a FREE Beach Session if they book the rest of their Senior Session during September. Choose from traditional Cap & Gown, Glamour Wrap, Drape, Tux, or any aspect of your personality. We would love to invite you to the studio for a tour and Consultation Design Appointment. This will give you an opportunity to check out some of the hottest trends in Senior Portraits, and pick the elements that fit you and your family.

Phone to book your consultation appointment at (510)832-3686. there are great examples on our website, www.positiveimages.biz

Lets get to the beach!

Black College Fair

FREE Black College Fair Wednesday 9/15
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Internship Opportunity

Congresswoman Barbara Lee has internship opportunities for youth.

There are internships available with the District Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
Student volunteers have the opportunity to:
* Provide direct service to constituents of the 9th Congressional District
* Learn the inner workings of a fast-paced Congressional office
* Research local issues and study the impacts of innovative national policies

Minimum
Commitment: 2 days per week (8 hrs/week total) for 3 months

Requirements:
Applicants must be students currently enrolled in an
accredited institution who live or attend school in the 9th
Congressional District.

Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication skills,
professional manner, ability to attend a one-time orientation session
(date to be determined). This program is open only to students currently enrolled in academic institutions.

Duties:
Administrative support, community outreach, research, and casework
Application Process: Send a cover letter and resume to the Oakland District Office. The cover letter should include the dates of your
availability. The writing sample should illustrate the quality of your
writing and be no more than three (3) pages. In addition, be prepared to submit references.
Please do not send additional materials.
More Information: Lee.house.gov

http://lee.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=169&sectiontree=34,55,169

I Scream, You Scream.....

FREE Ice Cream on Tuesday!
Get your free scoop of Haagen Dazs at your local shop

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Have fun, from your friends at Positive Images

2010 Senior Portrait Video

Click on this video for examples of recent Senior Portrait Sessions

2010 Seniors v2

We have a few April Senior Portrait Session slots available. Phone to reserve yours to day and have your portrait taken by award winning portrait artist, Gisele Bonds.
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8th grade Hip Hop Dance instructor, Richard, transitions seamlessly between Urban Swagga' and Ivy League Preppy. Look for his interview on the debut episode of Positive Images TV .

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Book Deals!

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2011 Spokes Model: Chris

Hit Up Positive Images 2011 Spokes Model Christopherfor special offers on Senior Portraits.

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