"We are extending our Model Search"

A number of people couldn't fit our time period into their schedule so we are going to extend our audition shoots into february. So call now to get a shoot date and time before we get booked up.

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Announcing the 2009 Southern Maine Model Search

By Robert Akers Photography!

We at the studio are proud to announce our first annual model search. All are welcome! If you've ever thought about being a model, been told you should be a model, or think you've got what it takes, this is your chance to shine!

We're very excited about this event and hope you will pass along the information to anyone that might be interested.

The following is our press going into the paper where you can find all the details of the contest...enjoy!

Announcing the First Annual Southern Maine Model Search

Nationally acclaimed Photographer, Robert Akers, will be hosting the first annual Southern Maine Model Search.

For Immediate Release, December 28, 2009—With the fashion, advertising and print industries high in demand, models are needed for various types of media, including all different shapes, sizes, and looks. Robert Akers is inviting anyone interested to join our model search. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has ever thought of being a model. We will help build your portfolio for talent agent submission, as well as providing you with edgy, individualized, photography session, compliments of Robert Akers. All are welcome.

Each entrant will receive a complimentary test shoot, along with a 15% coupon towards any purchase with Robert Akers Photography. Winners of the test shoot will go on to receive a one hour photography shoot with three clothing option changes.

Contestant winners will be determined on five various criteria: originality, marketability, individualism, personality, and style.

All images of full-session entrants will be voted on by a panel of judges, consisting of Robert Akers staff, local talent agent judgement.

The winner of our contest will receive a half-day professional modeling shoot with a complimentary make-up artist, and (4) retouched 8x10 prints for your portfolio, including one head shot, one full-body shot, and two images of your choice, as well as a page on our website dedicated to showcasing your shoot and our experiences in the professional photography world.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has ever thought of being a model, been told they should be a model, or simply feels they have what it takes. No previous modeling experience is necessary!

Test shoot dates: January 11-16
Full shoots: January 18-23
Winner to be announced by February 1
For more information, and to schedule your complimentary test shoot, please contact Robert Akers at (207) 985-4606. Space is limited.

We hope everyone had a great holiday and wishing you a great New Year!

Robert Akers Photography Photographs Olympian Alicia Sacramone!

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Robert Akers Photography was so excited to have the chance to attend a USAG clinic with 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Team Captain Alicia Sacramone, and her coaches Mihai and Silvia Brestyan.


Bob, who was the former Maine State Gymnastics Coach of the year, as well as the coach of several High School state winning Maine gymnastics teams, was excited to have the opportunity to combine two of his favorite things-photography and gymnastics.


Bob spent the day photographing Alicia and her coaches. Along with coaching assistance, Alicia took part in an autograph signing, as well as answering young gymnasts questions regarding her experience with the Olympics and the sport of gymnastics.


As many probably know, Alicia was the team captain of this years Beijing Olympic Team that took home a silver medal in the team competition. In addition, she was the 2004 World Champion in the floor exercise.


Please check out below some of the images from the day! Very exciting!







Alicia and her coach, Mihai, answer gymnasts questions.

Alicia signs autographs for the gymnasts.

Leading Warm- ups
Sharing the Olympic Silver Medal from the Womens Team Competition.

Coach Mihai helps a gymnast reach a handstand on the uneven bars.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving!


We hope everyone enjoys the holiday tomorrow.


This week, we photographed an indoor family portrait session. The Moxams were the lucky winners of the session we donated to the silent auction benefit for the Kennebunk Free Library. We were lucky to have such a beautiful family to photograph! Here are a few examples of an indoor family portrait session, as well as some sample holiday cards.






You too can have the chance to win a session similar to the Moxams! On December 4, Robert Akers Photography will be making a donation to the silent auction as part of the Holiday Fair at Sea Road School. We will be offering four silent auction items: an indoor family portrait session, a family beach session, a children's portrait session, and also a holiday card session.

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Thank you to everyone to assisted with the bridal show this weekend. We had a great time displaying our wedding photography at the Nonantum on Sunday.

One of the things that Robert Akers Photography does is assist future and current models in putting together a unique, creative portfolio. We use the best techniques and lighting to create beautiful images to create the best look for our models.

We had a great time doing two fashion shoots this week- Take a look at some of our images from Megan and Hillary!

The temperatures around here have made it official...its the holiday season in Maine!

We wanted to remind everyone again of our current promotions going on for the holidays:

Pet portraiture: We have teamed up with Reigning Cats and Dogs to bring you a special opportunity for you and your pet. When you bring in your pet on December 5th or 6th, you will receive a free pet portrait session for your holiday cards, as well as a festive holiday pet bandana from Reigning Cats and Dogs.

Family Holiday Cards: When you book your session between November 17-26, you will receive your holiday card session for free- a $99 value! We have various templates available for you to choose from, as well as the ability to design custom cards. Please call us for more information!

Lastly, if you schedule your family portrait session before Thanksgiving, your session fee will be 50% off.

Have a wonderful week!

Holiday Cards-Pets and Families!

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Hello Everyone!

We wanted to let everyone know about our Holiday Card Promotions.

Holiday cards are a great way to display a beautiful image of you and your family for everyone to see. Along with family holiday cards, we are also doing a special for pets as well!

If you book your holiday card session between Nov 17-26, you will receive a free session-a $99 dollar value. From there, we will offer various holiday card templates and customized cards for you to chose from. Sets of cards start at $49.

For pets, if you schedule your pet to come in on Dec 5th or 6th, you will also receive a free pet session, as well as the same pricing for holiday cards. We have teamed up with Reigning Cats and Dogs, and they will be donating holiday pet bandanas. We will have a few samples here at the studio if your pet would like to accessorized with one for their portrait, and free bandanas will be available at Reigning Cats and Dogs to those who had their pets photographed.

Here are some examples of our holiday cards, as well as pet portraiture:

Also, its not to late to come in for a family portrait session at a special price. If you schedule before Thanksgiving, you will receive 50% off your family portrait session.

Have a great weekend!

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What a great turnout we had for our Halloween Costume Portrait Sessions! Yesterday (and still on-going today) we had several children come in to have a free portrait taken by Bob in their costume. Everyone had lots of fun! We will be here until 7pm tonight, for anyone who still wants to stop by and take part in the event.

All parents were sent home with a free portrait, as well as an invitation to enter and vote in our Halloween costume contest. We welcome everyone to check out our website, where portraits of each child will be posted. Please vote for your favorite and most creative costume! The winner will receive a free childrens portrait session. Here are a few samples of what we saw yesterday!

glowing Cinderella

Pretty Kitty

Little Pink Tulip

The astronaut

Halloween aside, we have many more events going on at the studio and around the community. Our November newsletter is in the works, which will explain to everyone information regarding our Holiday card promotion. Family portrait holiday cards are a great way to display how your family has grown up over the past year. We have a variety of different holiday card templates, so that you may chose the best type of card to fit your holiday style personality.

We have also donated a free holiday card portrait session to both the Kennebunk Free Library Silent Auction, as well as the Benefit for Fitzy, put on by Pillsburys. Each will take place on November 8th. Please stop by to support each, as they are both for very good causes-and please enter to win a portrait session with us!

Any last minute seniors still out there? We still have availability for any last minute seniors wishing to have their portraits taken. I know there are a few high schools whos deadlines for yearbook portraits have not yet arrived yet. Here is a look at our latest seniors-Calina and Rachel.