I hope that you’re all safe and well.  Should you have any questions or to place a booking please don’t hesitate to contact me on 03-3554448 or 027-229-2329 or by email to info@photos.co.nz.

Regards

Todd Flygenring.

Earlier this month the Christchurch Casino hosted the Celebrating Life Charity Fashion Show.  The event was organized by Magdalena Schoeman & Partner Paul Lups along with many industry sponsors including New Regent Studios Ltd, Sutherland Todd Hairdressing & KH Makeup Artistry.  The event showcased designers such as Artstyle (Simply Gorgeous Clothing), Speedo, Pretty Things, TK Store, MisteR, Genius, Lavish, Vargo, CPIT, Isakelle, Rugbygirl and more.

Successfully raised $4740.00 which was yesterday presented to Diabetes Youth Canterbury and will be used to provide consumerables for Canterbury’s Youth with diabetes.  This was the second time this event was held and it may become an annual event.    The show last year raised money towards purchasing a insulin pump for Miss Amy Lloyd and she tells of her life with the disease “Living with Diabetes is challenging and life controlling. I’ve had Diabetes for over 10 years now and I can honestly say how  it  makes day-to-day living extremely hard, and how I feel so different from everybody else.  Luckily I received an insulin pump thanks entirely to the fashion show Magdalena held last year.  This pump, priced at $10,000 has allowed me to live a normal life and gives me back control.  Diabetes isn’t fun but it is livable;  only with help and support. So thank you so much for being here tonight, as you will help another young Canterbury Youth live the life most people take for granted.  Amy Lloyd”.

What is Diabetes? (by Neil Owens Pediatric Diabetes Christchurch Hospital)

Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot sufficiently convert food into usable energy. The reason for his is a lack of insulin – a hormone produced by a gland called the pancreas, or failure of the body to respond normally to insulin.

Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin.

The condition can’t be prevented or cured, and has been known to mankind since ancient times, and before insulin was discovered and used in 1922, always resulted in death, usually quite quickly.

Type 1 Diabetes is treated with multiple daily injections, healthy eating, regular exercise and constant monitoring of blood sugar levels through taking small samples of blood from the fingertips.

Managing Type 1 Diabetes is a complex question of balance. There are a large number of factors that influence blood sugar levels and some of them you have no control over. They include the amount and type of food you eat, the amount of insulin you inject, all forms of exercise, drinking alcohol, and taking prescribed and recreational drugs. Many less tangible factors are also involved, often relating to the interaction of hormones in the body, such as those produced during periods of stress, anxiety and menstruation. A reliable but unpredictable part of everyday life for most people.

Every year in Canterbury 30 young people under 20 years of age are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, this translates to around 300 new cases in this age group nationwide each year.  The number of new cases each year has increased three to four fold since records commenced in 1970.

Around 1 every 500 New Zealand school children has Type 1 Diabetes. It is the second most common chronic childhood medical condition behind asthma. Around 1 in 200 New Zealanders has had a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.

Photos supplied by New Regent Studios Ltd www.photos.co.nz

Also some fab prizes up for grabs and everyone gets a goodie bag which will include an array of great vouchers, samples, and loads of random giveaways including Bella Vi Makeup. Top prices include a FREE trial flight at Canterbury Aero Club, and a FREE Full Bella Vi Make Over!!!!!!!! If you go you have a 1/200 chance of winning one of the top prizes.  Buy your tickets now!  A night filled with Fashion, Live Entertainment and Great Food!

Proudly Sponsored by New Regent Studios Ltd.

I’ve attached some of my favorite images and would deffinately reccommend visiting Pegasus Township as its really starting to become ‘The Town of the Future’.

Designs by Pretty Things, Umhlaba, Mille Feuille, ArtStyle, Speedo, yd., La Lesso from South Africa, Edwin Rosario & Wanda Negron from Puerto Rico and Marama Dina from Fiji

Tickets on sale now from New Regent Studios Ltd, 157a Gloucester Street or by calling 03-3554448. Eftpos and All Major Credit Cards Accepted (5% Booking Fees Apply for Credit Card Payments).

The first 50 people through the doors will receive a La Biosthetique Goodie Bag. Other spot prizes include 15% discount off Simply Gorgeous Beauty treatments at The Beauty Parlour. All visitors will go in the draw to win a One Hour Wardrobe Consultation with Fashion Designer Rebecca Herring – Art Style Ltd.

Come on down and check out Angela Minsons new store and enjoy refreshment.

On saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Brigette & Michael at sunrise at the New Brighton Pier.  I’ve attached some of my favorite images from this shoot. 

If you know someone who has recently become engaged why not have them call us to book a complimentary engagement portrait session normally valued at $145.00.  Alternatively we can offer you a Engagement Portrait Voucher at N/C that you can pass on to your friends. 

By having some amazing photos taken to celebrate an engagement its a great way of getting used to working with the camera and/or photographer prior to the wedding day, you will also get the opportunity to order prints and enlargements of these great pictures.