Business Portraits in Madison WI

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

New job? Recently promoted?

When was the last time you updated your professional portrait? If it’s been more than two years you need to have a new one taken. Seriously. Styles change with the seasons – do you really want potential clients to think you’re not up with the latest trends? I know that sounds a bit ridiculous but most people want to know that the professional they choose for any service is current and relevant in their industry. People are visual. If you look outdated – then maybe you aren’t that innovative person they are looking to hire.

In studio or on site – we want to help you and your business be successful!

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http://www.sweeneysphotography.com/services-senior-graduation-portraits/publicity-portraits/

And the winner is …

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

I want to start by sharing a story. Not too long ago I was sifting through my mail and came upon an envelope from a local publication – Madison Magazine. I opened it and then my jaw hit the desk. “Madison Magazine wishes to congratulate Sweeney Photography as the Gold Winner in the BEST Photographer category for 2013!” (Okay, just typing that got me a bit choked up.) My first thought was – wow that’s so wonderful!!! Followed by – I wonder who the big winner is? I quickly went to their website and realized that the big winner was indeed me. A smile formed, a tear fell and a silent WOOHOO rang out. Why silent? I had to keep this fabulous and truly unexpected news to myself until today.

Today I finally get to share it and say THANK YOU Madison Magazine! THANK YOU Madison Magazine Readers and Voters! THANK YOU Family and Friends for your support the past 11 years! And above all – THANK YOU to the Brides and High School Seniors and Families and Babies and Professionals that have allowed me to share their special moments, days and events!

http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Madison-Magazine/July-2013/Best-of-Madison-2013/Best-of-Madison-2013-Arts-Entertainment/

Making senior portraits more than …

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

… average.

Shouldn’t graduation portraits be more than just a nice smile or a new outfit? I think so. Typically the senior portrait sessions here in the studio start out with what I call “The Grandma Wall” poses. You know the ones – the ladies are gently resting a cheek on their ever so delicately folded hands and the gentlemen are looking very serious as they rest their chins on a rugged fist. Thank goodness today’s Grandmas are way cooler and want to see something more exciting!

I encourage all the young adults that come to me for their senior portraits to bring in items that really help to tell their story. I want their proof booklets and finished portraits to unquestionably show who they are at this time in their lives. It is my hope that they will someday look back at these photographs and remember that they were the bees knees. (Translation: awesome, cool, hip, swagger, Gucci, fizzy)

The most wonderful time of the year … for me

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

Share Random Photos Wednesday

Festival season officially began for me last night with the kickoff meeting of the Summerfest Street Team. Anyone that knows me knows that I have a love of music that is somewhat … passionate. And my love of the World’s Largest Music Festival is a part of what keeps me going through the long, cold winter here in Wisconsin.

I’ve been part of the Summerfest Street Team for several years – a team leader for the last two. I’ve had such a blast getting to know the people that organize the festival and the fans that love it. I can’t imagine not being a part of it. Why do I love it so much? There are many reasons – the music, the food, the people I meet. The diversity of all of those things. There truly is something for everyone at Summerfest.

If you want to know more about the festival go to summerfest.com and follow me on Facebook and Twitter (links below). I will post updates, photos and let you all know where the Street Team will be so you come by and say Hi! We always have some free tickets to give away. Plus, this year we are hoping to have some events here in Madison. Woohoo!

I’ll be sharing photos I’ve taken over the years on Wednesdays from here on. Let me know if you recognize anyone on stage or off.