June 17. 1987, Portland Observer, Page 9
Rebecca Phoenix Named "Children's Portrait Specialist"
Rebecca Phoenix of Portland, Oregon, has been selected as the Chil
dren's Portrait Specialist" for her expertise in baby and children portrait
photography.
Phoenix, who photographs almost 4,000 children each year, was recently
chosen for the honor by Sears Portrait Studios, one of the nation's fore
most specialists in portraits of babies and children. She was selected from
a field of approximately 2,000 portrait studio photographers across the
country.
Photographers were judged on the basis of experience, consistent por
trait quality, personality, energy and their ability to work with and photo
graph babies and children.
Judges narrowed the field to six finalists, then as independent organi
zation selected the winner and runner-up.
As part of her new position as "Children's Portrait Specialist," Phoenix
will be visiting local portrait studios throughout the country offering tips
to photgraphers and conducting photo sessions.
"I'm honored to have been selected for this position," Phoenix said.
"I'm especially excited about meeting and working with my colleagues at
other studios around the country."
Phoenix's expertise also will be available to the general public. Over the
next several months, she will be photographing children by appointment at
local Sears Portrait Studios across the United States. Each parent who
brings their child to be photographed by Phoenix will receive one 8" x 10"
portrait of their child at no cost —a $15 value.
Phoenix, 28, is a district manager for more than ten Sears Portrait Stu
dios throughout Oregon and southwest Washington state. As a district
manager, she works with other photographers to ensure that each portrait
taken has a consistently excellent quality. "W e want parents to know their
child's portrait is the very best it can possibly be," Phoenix said.
She also trains photographers and studio management to use the tools
and aids to make children look their best in portraits. Other duties include
training the sales staff to help customers select the best portrait package
for their needs.
Phoenix holds a degree in communications and began her career as a
photographer five years ago. She says she uses many of her communica
tion skills to relate to children and to find that perfect smile.
Phoenix says she truly enjoys working with children, stepping into their
world and discovering what makes them respond for the camera. "Leaving
at the end of the day is the hardest part of my job!" she said.
SETTING THE STAGE - Rebecca Phoenix, "C hildren 's Portrait Spe
c ia lis t" fo r Sears P ortrait Studios, uses Barney Beagle to get a smile
or laugh from these tw o children as mom looks on. Rebecca w orks
w ith Sears' exclusively designed Video Vision camera system.
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