Local Store Front Project- Revelstoke Coffee
The Coronavirus has challenged many businesses to adapt quickly to change. From adhering to strict cleanliness guidelines, to groups of 50 or less, to groups of 10 less, to closing all non-essential businesses. Revelstoke is just one of the many small businesses downtown who went through this rollercoaster. Lyndsay and Alex Closed their doors on March 21st and by March 30th had a brand new online shop, so their customers could still purchase coffee beans, Revelstoke apparel and travel mugs.
"The love and loyalty that Concord Showed us during our first year in business was totally overwhelming.
During the Coronavirus crisis, we've seen more love and support than ever, leaving us humbled and eternally grateful to be a part of such a special community. "
Their Facebook message further states that they can not wait to see their customers again, once we MAKE IT through these tough times.
Cause we will.
Hang in there everyone!
Visit their online store at- In store pick up available as well!
Revelstokecoffee.com/shop
Local Store Front Project- Make Up with a Message
Today's post comes with the message of THIS TOO SHALL PASS. This is a time of uncertainty, and an unprecedented moment in history. However as a community we can get through this together. We all have it in us to make the most of this time. All we have is time, and each other right now.
Veronica has been a local spa owner and make up artist in Concord for many years but had just so happened to have created a new make up line called, Make up with a Message. She launched her website March 31st and decided not to let the Stay at Home orders affect her decision. She says, now more than ever women could use these messages! Each item you purchase comes with an encouraging message that is postcard size so you can post it on your mirror, put in your journal, wallet or give to a friend! The make up is available online and can be shipped right to your home!
Available here! www.makeupwithamessage.com
Once the local businesses open again be sure to visit Veronica at Spa Specialist Beauty Within
www.spaspecialistbeautywithin.com
Local Store Front Project- Lucky's Barbershop
The Stay at home orders and Coronavirus are affecting everyone! Many are looking for ways to keep themselves busy, or use creativity as an outlet. Many photographers of course, are choosing creativity! The Local Store front Project was inspired by the Front Porch Project. This project aims to give the local Concord businesses a chance to reach their customers and community to let them know they’re thinking for them and to send words of encouragement! We’re all in this together and our community will thrive again!
Over the next few days I will be uploading an image of one of the businesses and the message they wanted to send to the community.
I will start this project with Lucky's Barbershop. I asked each owner to be as creative as they wanted to be and Josh did just that. Here is his message
Lucky’s Barbershop opened it’s doors in 2008 and has been widely supported by its community locally and across the state and its borders for years. When the shop was initially built, it was founded on hard work, dedication and consistency. But here’s the thing about business though..word of mouth only gets people in the door, but it’s your service that keeps them coming back in. And that’s where we excel, this is our specialty! t’s not fabricated or something learned from a text book. It’s a genuine connection that’s created and curated because of the relationships that you forge and I think it’s because we wear our hearts on our sleeves for better or for worse. In over twenty years of cutting hair I never could have imagined a time where we would see and feel a global impact truly like the one we’re experiencing now. Those bonds that have been created are so strong and the need for human connection is deeper and in more of a deficit now than ever. I’ve learned a lot from the people who have entered the doors of Lucky’s. They’ve taught me to have patience, practice compassion and to understand and extend empathy. A sincere care and concern for complete strangers developed that would eventually and ultimately become trusted customers, allies, colleagues and friends. We know these times are tough, but we’re in it together. That’s something if not nothing where we can look back someday and remember that we survived and overcame this together as one. And that’s what I’m thankful for, and that’s what I look forward to most- is the people. -Josh Craggy/Lucky’s Barbershop
Follow this project along at
Facebook- Janelle Sprague Photography
IG- @cameragirl87
Winter Wedding
Over the Holidays I had the pleasure of shooting Andy and Courtney's wedding in Merrimack, NH. They were blessed with a beautifully sunny day that enabled us to take portraits of them and their whole family outside. The ceremony was set in a rustic lodge tavern. The fireplace was going, and you could feel the warmth in everyone's hearts. This was a family only wedding. Short, sweet, intimate. Their tears, smiles and laughs were real as they don't get to see each other often, due to work, family and distance. It was a pleasure to see them all gather during the holidays to celebrate their sisters, daughters, cousins, aunts, wedding and welcome in Andy's family as well!
Here's to you Andy and Courtney, may you both have many years of happiness and love together!
Sibling Winter Photoshoot
It's that time of year to buy gifts for those you know and love. I have always felt the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. Those are the gifts that are hand made, create memories or experiences, or make you feel. Three sisters wanted to give the gift of memories and love to their mother for christmas. Their mother is always asking for pictures of all of them together and with the hustle and bustle of life, they rarely get together. These sisters were so fun and easy to take pictures of. They're beautiful and share natural smiles and laughter together. It was beautiful to see their bond happening right before my eyes.
I was elated when I heard they couldn't wait until Christmas to give the pictures to their mom. When they showed her, she cried. That to me is the biggest compliment a photographer can receive, hearing or seeing your clients smile, laugh, or cry with happiness when they look at the images.
Congratulations sisters, you gave the perfect Christmas gift! I hope you and your mom enjoy these images for years to come!
If you need christmas gifts, birthday, mothers day, fathers day, etc.Please consider reaching out to me or your local photographer. We can help make sure a truly heart felt gift is delivered!
Happy Holidays!
