10 posts from 2007

Sweet Remembrances, the old-time photo parlor on Bearskin Neck, recently won several awards in the Antique and Amusement Photographers International 2007 Photo Contest.

AAPI, the old-time photo industry's largest photography association, includes members from the United States, Canada, and several other countries.

Sweet Remembrances, which has been a Rockport tradition for 24 years, took one first, one second and one third place prize, four honors, and one achievement award in as many categories.

The awards were presented at the annual convention of Antique and Amusement Photographers International, held in Las Vegas in February.

This is the second year in a row that Sweet Remembrances entered an industry photo contest and won.

Last year, the Rockport businesss entered the Central Casting Photo Contest and won six ribbons out of seven entries made.

"We are proud to have proven our consistency in producing quality photography, despite the general impression that these are just souvenir shots," said owner Zorylee Diaz-Lupitou in a statement.

The portraits entered into the contest were created by members of the staff including Diaz-Lupitou of Rockport, Jennifer Mineo of Rockport, Paul Masse of Salem, Michael Kahn of Beverly, Laura White of Beverly and Anne Thornton of Salem.

Rockport Business Places in International Photo Contest

Rockport MA: Sweet Remembrances, the old time photo parlor on Bearskin Neck, recently won several awards in the Antique and Amusement Photographers International (AAPI) 2007 Photo Contest.  AAPI is the old time photo industry's largest photography association and includes members from the United States, Canada, and several other countries. Sweet Remembrances took one first, one second, one third place, four honor, and one achievement awards in as many categories.

The awards were presented at the annual convention of Antique and Amusement Photographers International, held in Las Vegas in February.  This is the second year that that Sweet Remembrances enters an industry photo contest and wins in as many years.  Last year the Rockport business entered the Central Casting Photo Contest and won six ribbons out of seven entries made.  

"We are proud to have proven our consistency in producing quality photography, despite the general impression that these are just souvenir shots" says Sweet Remembrances owner, Zorylee Diaz-Lupitou. The portraits entered into the contest were created in the normal course of business by several members of the staff participating in different steps of the process including Jennifer Mineo of Rockport, Paul Masse of Salem, Michael Kahn of Beverly, Laura White of Beverly, Anne Thornton of Salem, and Diaz-Lupitou of Rockport.  

Sweet Remembrances has been a Rockport tradition for nearly 24 years and looks forward to building on their reputation for quality old time photos created in a fun-filled, family friendly atmosphere.

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For more information contact:
Zorylee Diaz-Lupitou
Sweet Remembrances
Good Old-Fashioned Fun!
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-6093
moreinfo@sweetremembrances.net
www.sweetremembrances.net

Photo Parlor Sweeps National Contest

Sweet Remembrances, the old-time photo parlor on Bearskin Neck, recently swept the awards given by Central Casting Costumes, a California firm that makes costumes, hats and props for the old-time photo industry as well as theater and film. Sweet Remembrances took one first-, two second-, and three third-place awards, ....

For the full article see Gloucester Daily Times, April 18, 2006, Biz Section, page B1, or see previous posting--Press Release 03/02/2006

Membership Features

Sweet Remembrances Portraits, the old-time photo parlor, has been a Rockport tradition for over two decades where people dress in costumes for a nostalgic photo, depicting another era in time. The studio is set up and run much like a studio from the 1800's with the exception of 21st century technology. The result of this fun experience is captured in a high quality portrait that looks like it came directly from your grandmother's attic. Owner Zorylee Diaz-Lupitou attributes the longstanding success to the original owners who "always made sure that exceptional quality was present at every level; the studio atmosphere, the equipment used, the products, and, above all, the customer service." To travel back in time in a costume from your favorite era, visit Sweet Remembrances. Sweet Remembrances also offers traditional portraits, specializing in family portraiture. The studio is open daily starting in April, but hours vary, so call or visit the website for information.

Soundings No. 183, April 2006

PRESS RELEASE

Rockport Business Sweeps National Photo Contest

Rockport MA: Sweet Remembrances, the old time photo parlor on Bearskin Neck, recently swept the awards given by Central Casting Costumes, a California firm that makes costumes, hats and props for the Old time photo industry as well as period theater and film.  Sweet Remembrances took one first, two second, and three third place awards.

The awards were presented at the annual convention of Antique and Amusement Photographers International, held in Las Vegas in February.

Sweet Remembrances owner, Zorylee Diaz-Lupitou credits the winning photographs to the whole team, comprised of Jennifer Mineo of Rockport, Anne Thornton of Salem, Laura White of Beverly, William Diaz-Lupitou of Rockport, and herself also of Rockport, since all had a hand in shooting and editing these portraits during the normal course of business.

Sweet Remembrances has been a Rockport tradition for over two decades with a reputation for being a fun, family place.  Over that time it has become one of the finest studios of its kind in the region and has built up a loyal customer base—some of whom make Sweet Remembrances their primary reason for visiting Rockport.

So, what exactly does Sweet Remembrances do? Diaz-Lupitou, describes it as “the only form of time travel yet possible. We allow people to play dress-up with realistic costumes and experience the past while having fun conjecturing what kind of person they would have been or would have liked to be had they lived back then.”

The studio is set up and is run much like a studio would have been in the late 1800’s with the exception of the use of 21st century technology. The result of this fun experience is captured in a high quality portrait that looks as if it came directly from your grandmother’s attic.

When asked about the secret to their long-standing success, Diaz-Lupitou attributes it to the founders who “always made sure that exceptional  quality was present at every level: the studio atmosphere, the equipment used, the products, and, above all, customer service.”  These principles have been carried through to the present.

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“Little Boy Blue“, First Place Blue Ribbon Winner

Summer in Rockport!
On assignment for Portfolio, I headed out to the small Cape Ann village of Rockport. I was excited about venturing here, as it had been a while since I last walked around the wharf, poked into the shops and checked out the local art scene. Lucky for me it was a sunny day, and the store owners were busily getting ready to open for the season...I pocketed the note and ventured over to Sweet Remembrances, an old-fashioned photo studio where you can dress up and be photographed in vintage clothing. This is a fun spot-great for families and friends. I'll be going back soon with my daughter for a picture we will use on this year's Christmas cards...