What a Night!

We were totally overwhelmed by the turnout for the Women of Hope charity debut. So many wonderful people came to hear about the charity we have begun at our studio. We provided an overview of the services and resources that we want to make accessible. There are lots of ways to receive from and give to Women of Hope. That's what last night was about.

The focus of Women of Hope is to help provide support for women and their families going through all types of women's cancers. Additionally, we want to offer health education to women of all ages, but especially women under the age of 40. We also want to provide education to the community about women's cancers and the needs that a cancer diagnosis present to everyone involved.

Thank you to everyone who came out last night!

For more information on the charity and/or how you can help, give us a call at (910) 617-0990.

Portrait Paintings by Kenny

We sure do love what we do at Kenny Barnes. One type of art that is so wonder to create is a portrait painting. There is so much that we can do - special backgrounds, added colors, we are truly limited by imagination. Here is one of our recent formal studio paintings. We will post many other images over time - visit the blog often!

Bella Ballerina

We had a wonderful time photographing several ballerinas over the past weeks. With a vision in mind, we knew we wanted a dancer with a love for their art. These subjects needed to be strong students of the art of ballet. Here is an image from one of these dancers. Ms. Miller is hoping to study ballet at the School of the Arts. We wish her well and hope her dreams come true.

Happy New Year!

We are so excited about 2010! We have some great things to offer this year. The calender will be going out to our clients soon. Elizabeth is putting the finishing touches on it and confirming the dates for all the offers.

We hope you all had a great Christmas with those you love. We enjoyed a lot of family time with our daughter from Atlanta, our parents, siblings, and friends. Christmas is a big deal at the Barnes' home.

If you would like to be included on our mailing list, go to our website and let us know. We are also on Facebook and would love to be your friend.

Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2010!

Yesteryear's Christmas

Beautiful iron gates. Bricks and mortar. Cobblestone walks. The nostalgia of yesteryear.

We have one more day of photographing Yesteryear's Christmas. These sessions are photographed in beautiful downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

If you would like to participate, please call the studio at 910-392-4214 to schedule a time for this coming Saturday, November 14th. We provide the velvet coats and hats for girls and boys. You just need to have your little girl in white tights and black shoes or boots. Little boys need black or charcoal gray pants and black shoes.

It's Time to Start Thinking About Christmas Portraits

We LOVE Christmas at Kenny Barnes' Studio. We are so excited to offer our clients three options for Christmas portraits this year.

"Santa, the Sea, and Me"

Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7

Photographed with Santa at Wrightsville Beach, NC

"Christmas on 41st Street"

Monday November 2, Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4

Photographed with Santa in an elegant set at our studio on 41st Street

"Yesterday's Christmas"

Saturday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 11

Photographed in downtown Wilmington, NC, capturing a nostalgic look with iron gates and brick walls. Black velvet coat and hat period costume provided for boys and girls.

Check out the Christmas gallery on our website at www.kennybarnes.com. Call the studio at (910) 392-4214 to make your reservations now!

Sweet Sixteen Event

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2010. DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER TIME.

We're really excited about the "Sweet Sixteen Birthday Celebration" we are hosting. Many local merchants and businesses, including Independence Mall and Z107.5 are helping sponsor the event. We're planning a big birthday party for the participants on Saturday, October 10th.

Any young lady who has turned or who will turn 16 years old this year is eligible to participate. There is a $99 Registration Fee and registration is required to particpate. Call the studio at 3(910) 392-4214 to register.

What does the Registration Fee get you?

- A complimentary photographic session at Kenny Barnes Studios.

- A Shopping Day at Independence Mall on Saturday, September 26th with discounts, gifts, and snacks offered exclusively for the Sweet 16 participants.

- An extraordinary Birthday Party on Saturday, October 10th, beginning with a Sweet 16 Fashion Show at Independence Mall where the Sweet 16 girls will be modeling their new outfits and makeovers. Fozz and Tina from Z107.5 will be reporting live from the fashion Show. After the Fashion Show, parents and friends will join the Sweet 16 girls for the exclusive birthday party with birthday cake, lots of yummy food, and gift bags with coupons and gifts.

The event is open to the first 60 girls who register either on line at www.kennybarnes.com or by calling the studio at (910) 392-4214.