Martin Photography

Aurora Theatre Staff Pictures 2018

For a number of years now I’ve been invited by the wonderful folks at Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre to photograph their staff and other events. The staff group is always a fun picture that we make on the set of their fall production. We make one of all the staff including the Apprentice Company as well as one of the regular full-time staff. Mixed in we usually make some other groups and fun pics as well. For me it’s pure joy to get another chance to hang with the storytellers who call The Aurora their home.

I think it was 3rd grade when I first took the stage at Lake Park Elementary in Albany – I was cast as Santa Claus and I loved the experience. Another year I played the Wizard in a production of The Wizard of Oz. In deep south Georgia when I was a kid my opportunities were a bit limited but I did take the stage at church & high school and even a few productions through Albany’s community theatre. I even have a trophy packed up somewhere for a region win at interpretive reading. When I got to college I spent some time in class at the Georgia State drama department– I put that to work in my ministry years in the pulpit as well as directing some. So – why all this in my photography blog? Well, when I make these pics I get to go on stage at The Aurora and all the lights are on; there’s a great set; there are lots of artsy theatre types surrounding me; it even smells drama – I like it! And then, I even get to create great pictures. Kid in a candy shoppe kind of experience for this guy!

So when Ann Carol, Tony and the crew at the Aurora call…… I grab the camera and run toward downtown Lawrenceville. I am in awe of all the folks in these pictures. Here you see talented story tellers – but they wear so many more hats to assure the great experience of professional theatre in our community: these folks sell tickets, build sets, sew, clean, beg, develop superb marketing plans, design costumes, teach classes for folks of all ages and way more! There is an unbelievable amount of talent, dedication and service packed into these group pictures.

Thanks Aurora Theatre – it’s my joy to volunteer. Call on me again please!

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We’re still celebrating our selection as Best Of Gwinnett in the Photographer category by Gwinnett Magazine. For our Head Shot clients we are giving a second pose retouched at no additional charge (a $39 value) as a part of the celebration.

Our Head Shot sessions are really popular here in our Lawrenceville portrait studio. We usually schedule these for morning sessions so folks look their very best in their portrait. Quite often folks will book an early session and stop by the studio on their way to work. We’re convenient to downtown Lawrenceville, Hwy 29, Sugarloaf Parkway and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd with quick access back to I-85 and 316.

Our Executive Head Shot Session takes 15-20 minutes total. We’ll make certain you look you best for the session, make 20+ poses on an appropriate background, and then sit down together to view your poses on our 50-inch monitor to select your favorites. Once you’ve made your selections your are off and headed for work or play. Usually within 24 hours we send you a link to download your completed digital files for your Head Shot. We completely retouch your selected poses to remove blemishes, soften lines and make certain you look your very best. From each retouched pose you receive 2 files – one is sized for printing & reproduction while another is sized and optimized for web use. The free second pose gives you a great chance to have a little different look available – maybe a bigger smile, a different angle, or a different coat.

For those that need multiple outfits, head & shoulder poses as well as 3/4 length, and more we have larger packages for more time and poses. It’s always a matter of picking what’s right for your needs.

Give us a call today to schedule your session. We’re convenient to Suwanee, Snellville, Norcross, Duluth – really, all of Gwinnett. The free second pose offer ends May 31 but don’t put this off any longer when you know you’ve needed a new Head Shot for a long time!

Remember, all studio visits should be by appointment so that we can be certain to be able to give you our full attention. And, since we also offer Head Shots and Executive Portraits at your office or other location we also want to be certain we’re in the studio for your appointment.

Aurora Theatre Staff 2018

Best of Gwinnett – A Celebration Special