Model Search for New Materials

It's a new year and we are in the process of creating a new website featuring our photography focused on families and children. We are looking for children to model for us in ages of 6-12 years old to assist in new ideas, marketing materials, and to create something special for you. These model sessions will take place in the studio and in the home. The portraits will be traditional/classic in dress/clothing and in photographic style. If you have a child that we could photograph, these sessions are free and include special pricing if you choose to purchase prints or wall portriats. With the ideas we have, we know you will want to! Thank you for the help and we can't wait to create a wonderful classical portrait with you and your child. Call us today at: 540-982-3680 to schedule your appointment.

A New Location

As we have discussed and are continuing to make adjustments to Muncy Fine Photography, we have recently decided to move from our downtown location to a studio in Old Southwest. If this sounds familiar, it's because it is. We will be returning to our previous location at 523 Woods Avenue SW, and will start photographing sessions there on Monday, November 19th. Of course, we will still have normal business hours this upcoming week (12th-16th). Our time on Jefferson Street has been wonderful. We look forward to celebrating this occasion and sharing it with all of you!

There are more amazing things to come. Keep watching!

Thank you for your continued support,

Bruce and Brian Muncy
Muncy Fine Photography

JUST FOR MOTHER'S DAY

We all have mother's who we all share special memories of. Mother's Day is a

day to celebrate our moms for all the times we have had boo boos kissed,

tears wiped away, hugs when needed, and love that only mothers can give.

She encouraged us, when we did believe in ourselves, she baked our favorite

cake for all those birthdays, she read countless bedtime stories, she made sure

we went to church...mom was always there. So doesn't is seem proper to

honor MOM with a special treasure of a portrait of the two of you together.

If it were me, I would do it before mom is gone and I don't have that special

photo of the us together sharing the love between us. I think MOM would

really like that experience of being with you for something really special

for her Mothers Day!

Get R.I.P.P.E.D!

Saturday, we had the great pleasure of photographing a R.I.P.P.E.D class presented by 1 More Set at Fairview Elementary. The class had a great turn out, a lot of sweat and a lot of fun! This is a class that 1 More Set will be offering at the begining of the year. R.I.P.P.E.D is a "Plateau Proof Fitness Formula" that helps you to create continuity, consistency and challenge in each and every class. In between taking photographs, Brian did manage to try it out. If you are looking for personal training, serious about fitness, or want to shed those holiday pounds, contact Roy at 1 More Set

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John and Tanya's Wedding

Friday, Brian had the great pleasure of photographing John and Tanya's wedding. The ceremony was held at First Christian Church followed by a reception at 202 Market. We wish John and Tanya all the best and many years of love and happiness. Thank you so much for the opportunity to capture your special day.. it was so much fun!

Family Service of Roanoke Valley's 110th Anniversary Celebration

Yesterday, November 3rd, we had the great honor of photographing Family Service of Roanoke Valley's 110th Anniversary celebration. Held in one of the newly renovated ballrooms at the Patrick Henry, the event was filled with happiness, support and excitement. We congratulate Family Service for doing such a remarkable job at providing such great service to those in need. Here's to another 110 years! Below are some images from the celebration..

VETERANS DAY APPRECIATION

We appreciated the service of our Active Duty Military & Veterans and we wish to extend to them this very special offer for their service to our country.

Back To School..

Recently, Brian had the great honor of speaking to the Art and Photography classes at Floyd County High School and Northside High School. Brian spoke about composition, lighting, and about being a professional photographer. We would like to thank all the students, Ms. Marston and Mr. Lonker for letting Muncy Fine Photography share some knowledge with their students. Below are a few photographs of a couple of the classes!..

Kelley's Senior Session - A Rave Review

Over the weekend, we had the great opportunity to photograph a local high school senior, Kelley. Talk about fun! With her mom, Brenda, along for support, our creativity flowed! We always devote special attention to our clients so we were able to develop something totally unique, all the while creating a special experience. It is our mission to make sure we give our clients an amazing experience at Muncy Fine Photography. With the warm comments Brenda posted on our Facebook pages, I think we did just that:

"I wanted to let you know that we had the best time yesterday. I know that it is your business and you are good to everyone, but yesterday you made it all about Kelley. It was so much fun!!! .Thank you for treating us like we were the most important people on earth! Can't wait to see the finished product! God bless you!"

"I wanted to comment on this page as well as Muncy Seniors Page. This was such a fun experience for me and Kelley both! We have had portraits done in the past that were so rehearsed that we just knew the pictures would look like everyone else's; that there were fake backgrounds; that they were "cookie cutter" sessions with no personal reflection of personality at all. So, we thank you, we love your work and recommend you highly! And we haven't even seen the finished product yet!!!"

When you have your portraits created at Muncy Fine Photography, by our expert photographers, you will never receive the same generic treatment you do at the "standard" portrait studios. You receive a work of art! Our work is not rushed and never looks like every other portrait. We take pride in the quality of our work and make it a point to provide each and every client with an amazing, personalized experience. Plus, you receive artisitcally crafted portraits that will endure a lifetime!

Below are a few images from Kelley's senior session..

Muncy Fine Photography Photographs The City Market Building's Opening Ceremonies

Yesterday, September 3rd, 2011, we had the great honor of photographing the City Market Building's opening ceremonies as well as the evening's Charter Hall Gala event. We felt privileged that the City of Roanoke and Hall & Associates selected us to capture this historic day for the greater Roanoke Valley. The day was filled with lots of great activities for the general public, sampling of the new market fare and Charter Hall was once again filled with song, music, laughter and friendly faces. We had a great time photographing these special events and are excited to see the City Market Building, and Charter Hall, thrive once again!

Master Craftsman

In most industries, there are many ways to gain recognition among one’s peers and to achieve a higher level of success in mastering your craft. This is true within the professional photography profession. That’s why Bruce and Brian Muncy are members of the Professional Photographers of America, Virginia Professional Photographers Association and Professional Photographers of Ohio of which Bruce is a lifetime member awarded for his service to the organization. Bruce and Brian both attend seminars and workshops presented by these professional organizations to further their education, discover new products and ideas and to expand their creativity and art. Through continuing education professional photographers like Bruce and Brian can earn their professional degrees based upon many criteria on both the state, regional and national level. The Professional Photographers of America is the largest non-profit photographic association in the world, and offers a variety of professional degrees and merits. Needless to say, a professional degree from PPA holds a lot of prestige in the photography industry. Our state organization also offers the opportunity to receive degrees and merits. Brian is expected to receive his first degree from VPPA in February.

Many of you may or may not know, that Bruce holds a Master’s Craftsman Degree from PPA. The Master Craftsman Degree is one of the highest degrees which PPA awards. One can spend years attempting to earn a Master Craftsman Degree. Achieving a dual degree is not only based upon image quality but, other accomplishments, speaking, teaching, and furthering your education. For the past 27 years, Bruce has been the only Master Craftsman of Photography in the Roanoke Valley. He is also a “Associate” Fellow of the American Society of Photographers and was one of the first 26 photographers in the United States to be so awarded.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

Saturday morning at 8am Brian & I had the priveledge to photograph

the Doherty Family, Michael, Emily, Alex and Teddy. We carried one of their

chairs from the living room outside to their backyard to create this "Room

with a View" portrait. So think about some creative ways we can create a

very special portriat for your family. I think you will agree that we captured

the view from the Doherty's back yard and the chair added that touch of

something different and gave us a fun way to arrange the family group.

WEDDING SPECIAL THIS MONTH

If you are planning a 2011 wedding here is a really great offer. Call now
and take advantage of our monthly special and you will get some

amazing photographs too!

IT'S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

We enjoyed meeting and photographing the Pearson's, their children &
spouse's and their grandson. A lovely family and a great portrait. I can't
wait for them to see all the images we created.

NATURAL BRIDGE WEDDING

We had the distinct pleasure to photograph the portraits for the marriage of Denise &Caleb Mann on Saturday, July 16th at the Historic Natural Bridge.
Here a few of the images we created just for them.

Fan Friday.... It Makes A Difference

By now you've probably seen our Facebook or Twitter posts about our Fan Friday's. Fan Friday's offer an opportunity for you to visit our studio and receive a free portrait for your Facebook page. You may be wonder, "Why is a professional portrait important for my Facebook?" Because everyone is on Facebook, you probably have a candid photograph of yourself, family, husband/wife and so on. Although it's fine to show photographs of your personal life, why not look your best? When was the last time you had a portrait created? Having a professional portrait, is the best way to present yourself. Whether an acquaintance or business associate is searching for you, a professional portrait will ensure they will recognize you.

You can have a professional portrait and still have fun for a more casual look. With our clients, we guide them through the entire process to create a portrait that highlights their personality. Although we are offering a free portrait we also want to create a relationship. We extend this opportunity to you, and to meet people from our community so we can share our 26 years of expertise of professional photography. Stop by our studio from 4p.m.-7p.m. each 1st and 3rd Friday for your FREE FACEBOOK portrait session and experience the difference a professional portrait can make.

THE SECRET IS OUT

Miranda, one of our 2012 High School Seniors tell us about her experience with Muncy Seniors.

BEFORE & AFTER

Yesterday's post was about wall decor in a clients office.

Today I wanted to show you what a professional photographer

can do with a photograph taken on a somewhat overcast day.

With some creative enhanacement I was able to pull out the

color in the sky and add some golden glow to the hay field in

order to create this one of a kind piece of art. I can create an original

photograph or use one of your existing digital files to make a unique

art piece for your office or home.

OFFICE OR HOME DECOR

Have you ever thought about wall decor for your office or home? I created

this piece of ART for Bill Brenton of Merrill Lynch of his farm after a recent

cutting of his hay. We made him a 20x40 canvas wrap to hang over his

credenza in his office. I went with Bill to his farm to create the photograph

just for this spot in his office. If you want me to create a custom photograph

for you, or if you have one you would like to use for a design piece let us know

at Muncy Fine Photography.

Family Portraits

The summer is a great time for family portraits. The trees and grass are green, the flowers are in bloom and it's one of those times when families come together...... to spend time together. Imagine that moment becoming a photograph; Hanging on your wall, something you can look at every day and remember those special moments you've shared with your family or to see how everyone has grown. Call today to schedule your family portrait session!