Recently an online magazine emailed me, and they were very interested in a recent group shot that I did - The Garcia Family Shoot.  Both my work and my tips were offered to this magazine, and you can view this article on the link below.


http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/10/13/10-steps-to-great-group-pictures/

        

Here you go.

        

Yet another award to hang on the wall.  Exceprt included below.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tony Vargas Photography Receives 2008 Best of Mc Allen Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., October 28, 2008 -- Tony Vargas Photography has been selected for the 2008 Best of Mc Allen Award in the Wedding Photographers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLBA.net
URL: www.USLBA.net

        

Good evening.

Earlier this afternoon I had the great honor of shooting the Moya Engagement Session.  They were a great couple to work with - and the camera loved them.

Enjoy the sample pics from today's photo session.  Good luck on your upcoming big event, and good luck in Vegas!!!!

Tony Vargas Photography

        

For those of you who were interested to know which one of my pictures were selected for the Hidalgo County Photo Contest, my work is sampled below.

It was pretty cool to see my work displayed.  I knew that I had placed in numerous categories, but had no idea which particular photos had placed.

Here are a few pics from the event.  Hope you all enjoy.  

Tony Vargas

PS - You can view my work at the Hidalgo County Building at 100 E Cano, the new Administration Building on the corner of Canton and Bus. 281, or on the Hidalgo County Website At:  http://www.co.hidalgo.tx.us/
 

        

The Edinburg Museum (Actually Called The Museum of South Texas History) is a known building just north of the court house in Edinburg.

Growing up, the school would take us on yearly field trips to the museum - and I remember it as being as interesting as watching paint dry, and as modern as cranking your car to go to work.

But I took advantage of the free admission on Sunday's before 12 noon, to see what was there.  I was amazed to see that they had remodeled the place, brought in new, but still historic, material, and was much larger than what I remember it.

Two things caught my attention though.  One - no flash cameras or tripod are allowed.  Flash I can understand... but tripods??????  I was asked 4 times during my visit to please stop using flash (when my flash was off) and was asking why I was taking pictures...

The second thing that caught my attention is the huge... and I mean HUGE mammoth skeleton they have upstairs.  Truly awesome.

As always, pics from the event. Tony Vargas

        

McAllen Palm Fest was a great experience and an awesome venue!  Most of you were out there, so there is not much to say.  But I will say, as the Fajita Cook Off was the main attraction - I was expecting to eat some really good fajitas.  We went to nearly 10 booths until we found someone who was serving tacos.  And...... well..... the HEB Marinated Fajitas tasted better (in my opinion).

Pics from the venue!!!!
 

        

Speaking of birthdays..... I think someone who lives in the city of Edinburg may be celebrating their birthday pretty soon.....  perhaps a local photographer????   Hint - I love 3 leches!

Happy Birthday Edinburg!

        

Thank you to everyone who took advantage of the September special - where you received 25% off when you paid in full.

Though a lot of clients took advantage of that offer, there were those who understandably could not.  Well, knowing what it is like to be a newlywed myself, and since this is the 10th month of the year - I have decided to take 10% off the entire bill when you book with us in October.  No, you do not need to pay in full to get this deal - just book with us before October 31st.

March, June, July, and November 2009 brides - I suggest you hurry.  These months are getting full fast!!!!!

Tony Vargas

        

Trick Or Treat????  Ok.. that is still a few days away, but I got a treat of news today.  I found out that I won, in numerous categories, a photo contest hosted by Hidalgo County.  I am very excited about the news.

With this honor, some of my more artistic work will be displayed at the new Hidalgo County Administration Building, on the website (http://www.co.hidalgo.tx.us/), and my work will be presented at the Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court on Tuesday October 7th, 2008.

I invite everyone to stop on by and view some of my work.

What:          Celebration honor photography contest winners.

Where:        Hidalgo County Administration Bldg. at 100 E. Cano, Edinburg, TX 78539.

When:         Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Some come on down - would love to meet ya.

Tony Vargas