Photo event updates!

Visit swh.org and enter the Hound Dog Homecoming King/Queen contest for a chance to win a photo session from UTurn Studios!:

Hound Dog Homecoming

Saturday, October 15

2pm-5pm · SWMO Humane Society, 3161 Norton Rd.

Enter your pet in the Hound Dog Homecoming Queen & King contest for a chance to win a photo session from UTurn Studios! Visit swh.org to enter. There are also several other fun contests to enter and there will be lots of pet friendly activities and fun at the event. Come on out and help the Humane Society celebrate the 2nd anniversary of their new home!

As promised, here are further details on our holiday events. We're looking forward to seeing familiar friends and new faces at these photo dates!

Holiday Pet Photos in Monett

Friday, Nov. 4, 10am til 5pm

Preferred Pet Supply • 509 Dairy St., Monett, MO

We’re kicking off the holiday photo season in style with our first holiday photo date at Preferred Pet Supply in Monett! We're looking forward to seeing our Monett friends and meeting some new ones. We'll be there from 10am til 5pm. There's no sitting fee and packages start at $20. We'll have an assortment of holiday backgrounds to choose from, along with some "everyday" looks for photos that you can enjoy all year. No appointment needed!

Holiday Pet Photos

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 • 10am til 4pm

All Pet & Equine Supply • 1120 Porter Wagoner, West Plains, MO

We're going to be back in West Plains for another fun sholiday photo event at All Pet & Equine! We'll be featuring a festive holiday background with Christmas tree. Packages start at only $15, and personalized holiday cards are available! Make your appointment for this event by calling the store at 417-257-7975.

Holiday Pet Photos

Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 • 3pm til 7pm

Fair Grove Veterinary Service • 5348 E State Highway Cc, Fair Grove, MO

Make your appointment now for our holiday photo event at Fair Grove Veterinary Service in Fair Grove, MO - it always fills up quickly. We'll be featuring a fun array of holiday backgrounds along with some everyday looks to choose from. You'll have a chance to view your photos as soon as they are taken, with packages and holiday cards starting at only $20. Give the office a call at (417) 759-7803 to book your appointment!

Holiday Pet Photos

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, 10am til 3pm

Pet Warehouse • 1717 W. Kearney, Springfield, MO

We're happy to be back at Pet Warehouse for a Holiday photo event. We'll have special packages and several holiday backdrops to choose from. Holiday cards will be available. No appointment is needed, come anytime between 10am and 3pm. All pets are welcome!

Pet Photos with Santa

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 • by appointment

All Pet Supplies South • 1611 W. Republic Rd., Springfield

Come get your Pet Photos with Santa on November 26 at All Pet Supplies South. You'll need an appointment for this date, just call the store at (417)877-4711 . Packages start at only $15 and holiday cards are available. Can’t make it to this date? We’ll have another date for Holiday Photos at All Pet Supplies North on Saturday, December 3.

Holiday Pet Photos

Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 • 10am til 5pm

All Pet & Equine Supply • 40 Plaza Way, Mountain Home, AR

We're headed south to Mountain Home, AR for a holiday photo event at All Pet & Equine! We'll be featuring a festive holiday background with Christmas tree. Packages start at only $15, and personalized holiday cards are available! Make your appointment for this event by calling the store at 870-492-2525.

Pet Photos with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 • by appointment

All Pet Supplies North • 2845 W. Kearney, Springfield

Come get your Pet Photos with Santa on December 3 at All Pet Supplies North. You'll need an appointment for this date, just call the store at (417) 865-6800.

Holiday Pet Photos

Friday, Dec. 9 • 3pm til 9pm

Ultimate Pet • 2229 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO

Last years’ photo date at Ultimate Pet was a blast, and we’re thrilled to be back for another! This will be a fun holiday party for friends and fans of Ultimate Pet with snacks for pets and people. We’ll have an assortment of backgrounds that will be gorgeous for the holidays and year-round. You will need an appointment, just give them a call at (417) 987-4442 to reserve your time. The sitting fee is $14.95 with packages and holiday cards starting at only $20.

Holiday Pet Photos

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 · by appointment, 10am til 3pm

Camp Bow Wow • 1900 W. Sunset St., Springfield, MO

We're so happy to be back at Camp Bow Wow, it's such a fun atmosphere for pets (and people!). We'll be there from 10am til 3pm. You can reserve your appointment by calling Camp at (417) 882-9247. We will have holiday and everyday backgrounds, and we'll have a good assortment of packages to choose from starting at just $20 with a sitting fee of $14.95.

Upcoming events & holiday dates!

With fall quick on our heels, it's time to start thinking about all the pet-friendly fun that the cooler weather brings! Here are a few upcoming events that we will be at, and read all the way to the bottom to save the date for Holiday Pet Photos at your preferred location!

DogFest

Saturday, September 24

10am-2:30pm · Chesterfield Park, 2511 W Republic, Springfield, MO

Come join us at the annual DogFest...enjoy lots of vendor booths, doggie friends and the ever-popular Dachschund Dash! We'll have a booth, be one of the first 50 to say hello and you'll recieve our special treat bag!

Pets & Pumpkins

Saturday, October 22

Noon-5pm · Commercial Street, Springfield, MO

Trick or treat! It's the annual pet-friendly trick or treat and carnival on Commercial Street. Enjoy pet vendors, games, trick or treating and a pet parade. Stop by the UTurn Studios booth for some fun games and treats!

HALLOWEEN Pet Photo Day at All Pet Supplies North

Saturday, October 29

10am-2pm · 2845 W Kearney St, Springfield, MO

Come see us at All Pet Supplies North between 10am and 2pm on the last Saturday of October for our special Halloween Pet Photo Day! We'll have fun halloween and fall-themed backdrops and treat bags for pets in costume! As always, there's no sitting fee and you can build your own package from several popular choices - starting at only $20. Give us a call if there is a specific background color you want us to bring 417-844-6620 or drop us a line under the "contact" tab.

HOLIDAY PET PHOTO DATES:

Save the date for holiday pet photos at your favorite locations. We will be adding dates and more information to our list of holiday pet photo locations, so check back for more information soon! Here's what we have so far:

November 4 — Preferred Pet Supply, Monett, MO

November 12 — All Pet & Equine, West Plains, MO

November 19 — Pet Warehouse, Springfield, MO

November 26 — Pet Photos with Santa at All Pet Supplies South in Springfield, MO

December 2 — All Pet & Equine, Mountain Home, AR

December 3 — Pet Photos with Santa at All Pet Supplies North in Springfield, MO

December 9 — Ultimate Pet, Springfield, MO

December 10 — Camp Bow Wow, Springfield, MO

Project Puppy Tickets NOW On Sale!

The wait is over, tickets are now on sale for The Killuminati Foundation's annual Project Puppy Gala! 

Here are the official details:  

SPRINGFIELD, MO – the Killuminati Foundation’s Project Puppy tickets are NOW available online at www.projectpuppy.org through PayPal or at Flame & Flair Boutique at 1550 E. Battlefield. The Killuminati Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Project Puppy Gala on Oct. 1st at University Plaza. Project Puppy is the Killuminati Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. Killuminati takes a fundraising event to a whole new level with Project Puppy! This formal dinner, dance, and silent auction offers a twist on the traditional fundraising event by featuring rescued dogs strutting their stuff down the runway in custom designed outfits by Missouri State University fashion students. (All dogs in show are available for adoption.) Think Project Runway meets Killuminati!! Tickets are $35 per person or $300 for a table of ten. Limited seating available.  

The Killuminati Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit that offers financial vet assistance for families with a dog suffering serious illness or ailment which they can’t afford. Individuals in Missouri can apply for aid, and KF will grant up to half of the total cost based on need and availability. Killuminati also works with the youth through educational programs to share the importance of responsible animal care. Events like Project Puppy play a huge role in how many dogs KF can save as we rely solely on donations and fundraising events.   

Project Puppy sponsors: Camp Bow Wow, Galloway Village Veterinary, Midwest Family Marketing, and TAME Pet Magazine.  

Rescues featured in runway show: Boxer Schnauzer Rescues of the Ozark, the Killuminati Foundation, WinterPaws Arctic Rescue, and Wonder Weims. 

New Studio Offering- Photography classes!

UTurn Studios is now offering photography classes. We have several options to cover many aspects of photography at every learning level. Give us a call to reserve your spot or to learn more about the classes offered. You can read all about it here and keep an eye on our website for updates about class dates and new classes.

Here are the basics:

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY

This class covers the basics of photography for the beginner. You’ll learn to use your camera to it’s full potential, and will understand the fundamentals of photography including exposure, composition and lighting. Only 10 students will be allowed into each session, so there will be plenty of time for hands-on work and questions. This class will be held in the studio at UTurn Studios, which will allow a great spot for learning indoor photography and 10 acres to roam while getting hands-on time with outdoor photography and lighting. This is a two-day class for a total of 8 hours of class time. The cost of the class is $125 per person, which includes the class, class materials and snacks & beverages for each day of class.

Next available class: September 9 & 10, 10am-2pm each day

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY

This class is designed for those who have a grasp on the basics of photography and are looking to take it a step farther. We’ll cover lighting, composition for different types of photography and will delve into some fun photo experiments. Class size will be small, with 10 students or less, so there will be plenty of time for questions and most of the class will be hands-on learning. The classes will be held in the studio at UTurn Studios, with time for both indoor and outdoor photo work. This is a two-day class for a total of 8 hours of class time. The cost of the class is $125 per person, which includes the class, class materials and snacks & beverages for each day of class. Students who have already completed the Introduction to Photography class will receive a $25 discount for the Intermediate class.

Next available class: October 7 & 8, 10am-2pm each day

TAILORED GROUP PHOTO LESSONS

This option is offered to any group of 5-20 people. You can choose from the following courses: - Photography Basics

- Outdoor/nature photography

- Studio photography

- Lighting for photography

- Q&A Session - anything goes*

- Portrait photography

- Still life/food photography

Choose one of the basic subjects for your group, then we’ll consult with you to tailor the class to your groups’ specific needs. Classes can be held at your location anywhere within 30 miles of Springfield, MO (classes are available outside this area with a small travel fee). Group organizer will receive free admission for any group of 10 or more, two free admissions for a group of 20. A four hour session is $100 per person, an additional hour may be added for $10 per person.

Call (417) 844-6620 to choose your date.

PRIVATE PHOTO LESSONS

Private photography sessions are also available. This session is a one-on-one that can cover nearly any photo topic you can dream up. Some common requests are:

- Business start-up consultation

- Portfolio review

- Basic to advanced photography instruction

- Studio photography

- Photography tips for travel photography, kids’ sporting events, scrapbooking

Private sessions can be held at UTurn Studios or at the location of your choice (within 30 miles of Springfield, MO; outside this area will incur a small travel fee). The fee for private lessons is $50 per hour, with a 2 hour minimum.

Call (417) 844-6620 to choose your date.

Meet the Instructor:

Hi! I’m April Turner, professional photographer and owner of UTurn Studios — and photography instructor for the classes offered by UTurn. My background is in graphic design, with 10+ years experience in graphics for companies such as Sunbeam, Tracker Marine and Fantastic Caverns. I began to learn photography while art directing photo shoots with some of the top photographers in the area. I transitioned to a photography career by shooting stock photography and then opening UTurn Studios. At UTurn, I offer pet photography as well as senior portrait photography. I have had the good fortune to work in many different realms of photography; including still life/food, portraiture, nature, weddings and photojournalism. I was bit by the teaching bug when I had the opportunity to teach photography classes at OTC in Springfield, where I taught for two years. I dearly love sharing my passion for photography with others and hope to do so through these classes. I hope you find a class to your liking, if not — drop me a line and let me know. I’m happy to consider any class suggestions.

NOTES:

*Please note that pet photography will not be covered or discussed in any photo class or private lesson. Pet photography consultation is available at the private photography lesson rate for students who are outside a 500 mile radius of Springfield, MO.

Minimum class size for Introduction & Intermediate class is 5 students. UTurn Studios reserves the right to cancel any class that does not fill. Payment will be refunded in the event that a class is cancelled.

A 50% deposit is required at time of booking for all classes & lessons, with the remaining 50% due on the first day of class. The deposit is non-refundable, unless the class is cancelled by UTurn Studios, at which time the amount paid will be refunded.

Gift certificates are available.

New Studio Menu - Now available!

The new studio pricing/menu is now available! To get your copy, email us at april@uturnstudios.com with the subject line "price list".

Also, be sure to check out our photo events tab on facebook or our website. Our next photo date is July 30 and we'll be doing FREE facebook photos. Full details on the events tab at either site.

One more thing...saving the best for last!...We are currently having a contest on facebook to give away a pet photo session & package worth a total of $525! Check out our facebook page for complete details and how to enter. Entries are due by July 8 so don't delay :)

New Studio Menu - Coming Soon!

The UTurn Studios menu of packages and prints has been newly refreshed to include several photo collections along with a selection of new ways to display your favorite pet photos! This new menu will be released on July 1, with a facebook contest the following week for a chance to win a photo session and one of the new collections for you and your pet.

For customers that have already had their session but have not yet ordered, you can still order from the current price sheet until August 1 or you can choose to go with the new menu — whichever suits your needs the best. After August 1, all orders will use the new menu pricing. Feel free to cal or email with any questions and stay tuned to see the new offerings!

Indigo- Need help ASAP!

We need some help for Indigo! He is available for adoption through The Killuminati Foundation. He was recently adopted on a trial basis and it just didn't work out. He is a very sweet dog, medium size (25-30lbs), 1-2 years old. He is in immediate need of a foster family with no other pets, or with one other pet. Better yet, it would be wonderful to find a forever family for him. If anyone has any ideas for a foster home or forever family, please email UTurn Studios (april@uturnstudios.com) or The Killuminati Foundation (inspirelives@yahoo.com).

Also available from Killuminati are Forbes and Molly, pictured below. For more info on all three of these great dogs, visit Killuminati's Petfinder page.