Pic of the Week - Happy New Year!

Here's Buster bringing in another new year! Thanks to Olivia for her adorable legs, and you-know-who (in the last Tutu). My resolution is to learn to tango this year. Hope it's Rich's too. You can still send the above cards as Ecards with your own captions including a 4x6 digital file for printing. These two cards can be found in the Miscellaneous section of my greeting cards on my website. Here's to a Happy, Healthy New Year! Thank you!

Pic of the Week - Naughty or Nice

Still time to send a Christmas ECARD with your own captions. You can find all my December Holiday cards on my website under Greeting Cards. Poly, Stella, Roxie, Willy and Maggie were such good models!

Pic of the Week - Hanukkah

Hanukkah is from December 1 - December 9th.
You can still send someone an E card with your own caption.
(includes a 4x6 jpg - see instructions below)

Sorry this is late. I'm happy to say this is my busy season, but I can send Ecards from now until the end of the year. You can find all my December Holiday cards on my website under Greeting cards. To my friends who are celebrating - Happy Hanukkah

Christmas Special

Christmas Special "The Mantelpiece"
One half hour photo session - $75.00
includes one 4"x6" digital file of your favorite image
with copyright lease for your greeting card needs.

Contact Kathy for details at 703-777-2054

Offer is good between Black Friday 11/25 and Tuesday 11/30.

By appointment only!!

Ten Ten Ten Caption Contest

Hi Everyone,

Rich and I are celebrating our anniversary today. He's spending the day at his first open house, so, what the heck, thought I'd hold a contest! Send me a caption for this adorable photograph of Shoney and Devin (kissing). I think it would make an great anniversary card, but maybe you see something different!

The winner of the best caption will receive TEN Ecards!! (The winner can choose any ten from the greeting cards on my website, and can order them any time over the next ten months.)

All entries must be received by 10:10 AM on Wednesday morning (10-13-10). Also, please read the fine print below!

Winner will be announced in next Friday's Pic of the Week.

Just email me your caption!! (kathykupka@aol.com)

Thank you!

Kathy
"FINE PRINT" FOR WINNING CAPTION
If you submit your caption to Kathy Kupka Photography, and it is chosen as the winner, you are hereby granting Kathy Kupka Photography an exclusive license to use your caption on any of her greeting cards, and post your caption on the Kathy Kupka Photography website(s) and any other website or websites affiliated with Kathy Kupka Photography; to use your caption in any way Kathy Kupka Photography wishes to utilize it (including publishing, reproducing, and modifying them) in any format and/or media now known or hereinafter developed throughout the universe from now until the end of time. Anyone not wishing to grant such a license should not submit his or her caption. You may not use any materials on this website (or in any other subsidiary products, such as books, which are derived from or make use of materials found on this website) for any purpose whatsoever without Kathy Kupka Photography's written agreement. In the event two or more valid entries contain the identical caption and are selected as a finalist, I will draw the finalist by random selection.

Pic of the Week - My DVD

This week is being dedicated to spreading the word about my Presentation called
"But, There is Treatment." I am getting wonderful testimonials, and just showed it to the Cancer Committee at Loudoun Hospital. This group consisted of oncology physicians, nurses, dietitians, a social worker, a radiation oncology director, and an executive director of cancer services. Yes, I am getting brave!

They laughed, and clapped, and asked questions afterwards. The first thing one of the physicians said was that my story was inspiring.

You can see a part of my Presentation by clicking on the attached promo DVD. It's just a "tease," only 18 of the 140 slides in my show. And, again, if you know of an organization who would like to to hire an Inspirational Speaker, please let me know.

Pic of the Week - May 14, 2010

Pic of the Week! Who would appreciate this card? Know someone who is: feeling down? sick? unemployed? This should put a smile on their face, and you can add your own message inside, i.e. "You're not alone," or "We've got your back." You can find this card by going to my website and clicking on Doggy Greeting Cards at www.kathykupka.com and clicking on the Miscellaneous section. Have a great weekend!

Pic of the Week - May 7, 2010

Or maybe Olivia is asking the Teddy Bear, "Do YOU have the remote?" hahaha! I forgot about this couch in my basement. It's a great prop for little ones!

I'm transitioning from doggy greeting cards to Kathy Kupka Photography/Greeting Cards. I'll be updating my website soon to include the changes.Let me know if you'd like to purchase either one of these cards, or if you'd like to schedule a photo session using this prop.

(The one of Rosebud would be great for Father's Day, http://www.kathykupka.com/.)

Happy Mother's Day to my Mom in heaven, and to all Moms! Have a great weekend

Pic(s) of the Week - April 30, 2010

I met Fancy and Rocco at the Mary Elizabeth Miller Radiation Oncology Center (Dr. Au's office) in Leesburg, VA. Below are their proud Moms' stories. They are so loving!! (I think I'm going to sign Buddie up for training!)

"Fancy is certified by Therapy Dogs International (TDI). She also visits at the Morningside Assisted Living facility in Leesburg and the Nursing and Rehab section of the Leesburg Hospital. She and I have participated in obedience and agility classes with the Dulles Gateway Obedience Training Club (DGOTC). She enjoys outings in the country and fetching a tennis ball." Marion Lee

"Rocco tested for his American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen at just 12 months old--which is very young. He is certified through Therapy Dog International and passed that test when he was just 14 months--again very young. Rocco was trained by me (I train dogs), so I'm very proud of him. Rocco continues with AKC obedience trials and is working on his Companion Dog certificate. Rocco works just at Loudoun on Tuesday afternoons. (We have been doing this since December 2009.) Anyone can become a friend of Rocco through Facebook by joining "Friends of Rocco". Annie Larson

And, now they are also models! You can find their cards under the Get Well section of my Doggy Greeting Cards on my website, www.kathykupka.com.

Pic of the Week - April 23, 2010

I'm having a Special for May. Schedule a photo session for May and receive one free digital file of any one image purchased. You can use it for your Facebook or print up to 4x6s.

Pic of the Week - April 19, 2010

My brother says he enjoys getting my Pic of the Week because then he knows what day it is. Of course it's not Friday, I'm just late!

This week I thought I'd send you an image from my Cancer Patient Slide Show Presentation called "But There IS Treatment." The image above is in the beginning of my story. When I started to complain of back pain, I was told to stretch more before I exercised. (Back pain turned out to be crushed vertebrae caused by having Multiple Myeloma.)

Nando and Bjork were wonderful models. Bjork was a loving dog, and she just passed away at sixteen years old. As you can see, her great expression is helping me to spread the word about Multiple Myeloma through my presentation.

My next speaking event will be at the Middleburg Women's Networking Group luncheon at the Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn this Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Still time to make reservations. The meeting is for women all over Northern Virginia.

If you know of a cancer support group or organization looking for an inspirational speaker, please let me know, or check my website for more information.

Pic of the Week - April 2, 2010

Speaking engagement at Loudoun Hospital for their new cancer support group.

Pic of the Week - March 26, 2010

You might remember this oldie-but-goodie of Buddie! Just realized Easter is so close, but this card could be sent for any occasion, Easter, Thinking of You, Get Well, Love, etc. It will be under the Miscellaneous section of my doggy greeting cards, www.kathykupka.com. You can also find this one in time for Easter at Blackberry's in Purcellville, and the Reign of Cats & Dogs in Leesburg.

Pic of the Week - March 12, 2010

Pic(s) of the Week - Customized Note Cards Aren't they adorable? Since so many people wrote that they loved my portrait of "The Secret" with the girls on the beach, I've decided to show more of my child photography. Please contact me for pricing for customized press printed note cards which include writing on the front and inside of the cards. Also, the ribbon on the image above can be changed to blue for a boy, etc. The It's a Boy doggy greeting card is on my website: www.kathykupka.com Have a great weekend!

Sorry, no Pic of the Week! I'm taking this opportunity to let everyone know about my cancer patient presentation that is finally off the ground and running!

My presentation is called "But There is Treatment" because those were the first words I really heard my doctor say when he diagnosed me with Multiple Myeloma. The multi-media art work below was done by my friend, Pam Margraf; and the description of my presentation was written by my daughter, Shani. I'll let the comments/reviews further below tell you about the reactions I received from showing it to a MM support group, and to a group of photographers at the VPPA convention. In April, I'll be presenting it to a MM support group at Johns Hopkins, and to the Middleburg Womens' Networking group at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn.

If you know of a cancer support group (for any cancer), and/or a hospital near you that may be looking for an inspirational speaker, please let me know.

Thank you!

Kathy
www.kathykupka.com

"Kathy is an inspirational speaker for cancer patients. "But There IS Treatment" is her story. Her entertaining and informative slide show uses images of her canine-clients to chronicle Kathy's journey in life from single mom to professional photographer to cancer patient. It is a concise overview, aimed to share her experience dealing with unexpected hurdles; a serious story told with humor. The precious images of dogs, with those candid expressions only seen in children and animals, capture and reflect the range of feelings, both physical and emotional, that one can expect to go through in the course of cancer, from diagnosis to treatment to 'afterward.' All cancer experiences are unique, but through this presentation, Kathy hopes to encourage and inspire confidence to all those experiencing it, at whatever stage, through sharing the common thread; the scary roller coaster-effect that CAN have you smiling at the end, and enriched by the experience gained along the way." Shani Sands

Comments from the Multiple Myeloma Support Group in Fairfax, VA in December 2009:
“We all really enjoyed your excellent presentation at the MM Support group today. It was humorous and informative. I think that anyone would benefit and enjoy hearing and seeing your story. Thanks so much for coming to our group.” Susan Carlson RN MM Group Facilitator

“Sorry to have missed our Tuesday meeting……heard ....that Kathy Kupka’s slide show was a hit..” Sabine Gnesdiloff, LCSW, OSW-C Program Manager, Life with Cancer LWC Family Center 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA

"Your presentation was both entertaining and informative." Dennis, MM patient

Below are comments from my state photography convention last week in Richmond, VA:
"The presentation was wonderful!!! The music went well with your slides and story. The doggie faces were just right for the story. Your timeline was great and you didn't get off of the subject. You added humor and hope to a subject that is challenging to say the least. The title "But There is Treatment" was an excellent way to start!! I wish more people could see and hear your program and meet you. It would give people facing multiple myeloma hope, and those without it an understanding of what one must go through to keep ahead of it. Also they would be more at ease talking to patients with the illness. Keep up the great work!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us at the Virginia Professional Photographer's Association Convention. It was an inspiration to all!!! "
Sharon Younce, Photographer, VPPA 2010 Convention Chairman

"Kathy, I cannot express how grateful I am for you to give your presentation to the VPPA on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The gathering was quite moved by your candid and informative slide show and remarks....You did a fantastic job! Sharon kept laughing and Polly had gator tears. You hit both sides of the emotions. Jim Carpenter, Photographer

"I really enjoyed your program it was informing with the use of the dogs. The different dogs were great and a wonderful way to get the truth about the disease while the humor made me laugh. I hope a lot of people will have the opportunity to see your program." Jan Carson, Photographer

"Kathy, that wonderful smile you constantly gave to us throughout your presentation immediately put everyone at ease while bringing an awareness to a lesser known form of cancer, Multiple Myeloma. The pictures of the dogs' expressions blend seamlessly with the story you tell. "But There Is Treatment" is a heart warming story for all. " Jim Sanders, Photographer

OK - if you read all of the above, here's a Pic of the Week for you!
Elmo - Long Haired Jack Russell
The DOGGY card above can be found by going to my website and clicking on Doggy Greeting Cards and then clicking on the Miscellaneous section. Doggy greeting cards are $4.95 each. Accepting Visa, MasterCard, & Discover credit cards.
Click below:
http://www.kathykupka.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=21472&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=0&bw=false

Pic of the Week - February 26

Just got back from my annual photography convention where I received a Judge's Choice Award for Buckeye's portrait. Caption was "Melan-choly." You can find this Thinking of You doggy greeting card by going to my website, www.kathykupka.com. Also, I received a blue ribbon for the image of the children. It is not a card, just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I still love photographing children!

Pic of the Week - February 12, 2010

Three new adorable Happy Birthday doggy greeting cards! They can be found under the Birthday section of my doggy greeting cards, www.kathykupka.com

Pic of the Week - February 5, 2010

My heart is breaking because I've been housebound with a flu for the past two weeks, and now will never get out with 30" of snow expected!!

Serious - This is a nice card if you can't find the right words, or if you can't think of anything to say to someone whose heart must be breaking.

Sarcasm - i.e., This is for my sister, Ellen, who will probably not be able to get home from Hawaii tomorrow because of the snow.

This card has so many possibilities!

Pic of the Week - January 22, 2010

Some nice Valentine Day cards!

Pic of the Week - January 15, 2010

This week's cards can be found under the Get Well, Cancer Related section of my doggy greeting cards on my website.

Pic of the Week - January 8, 2010

Pic of the Week! Happy Birthday to my son, Tom, who is 40 today! Lordy, Lordy, when did that happen? You can find this adroable card under the Birthday section of my Doggy Greeting Cards. Also, let's remember the KING, ELVIS. He would have been 75 years old today! Lordy, Lordy!