City Escapes Press Releases

The City Escapes Fall 2011 Release is Out!

2011-11-03T20:17:00.000-07:00

Our Fall 2011 Release is Out!

City Escapes Nature Photography is pleased to announce that our newest release, “No Lions, but Tiger (swallowtails) and Bears!” is now out! This release features a selection of 21 images from Yellowstone National Park in winter, and eastern Canada, Wisconsin, and Minnesota in summer.

Come and find a new favorite!

Become a fan on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Escapes-Nature-Photography/119004291172

CITY ESCAPES Nature Photography, LLC

www.cityescapesphotography.com

509-396-5154

Free Returns on Standard Unframed Prints

2011-07-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

We know that one of the major concerns people have when buying items over the internet is, “What happens if it is not exactly what I want?” followed closely by, “How much will it cost to return this?” Given the difficult return policies implemented by many internet merchants, these concerns are unfortunate sources of stress for what should otherwise be an easy experience.

At City Escapes Nature Photography, we already have a generous return policy that is focused on relieving that stress since we want to ensure every purchase meets your needs. However, we thought we could do even better, so we are pleased to announce our new Free Returns policy on all standard, unframed paper prints.

If you purchase any of our unframed paper prints and are not happy with your purchase for any reason, you can return the item within 30 days from the date it was delivered and we will either exchange the print for another of the same size, or fully refund your money -- your choice. We will even include a return shipping label so we pay the cost of shipping the original print back to us.

The details:

· The print must not be damaged in any way. (Be careful of fingerprints!)

· You must contact us by phone or email within 30 days of delivery to you to let us know you are returning the item.

· You must ship the item, including its original certificate of authenticity, back to us within 30 days of delivery.

· You must ship it back to us in its original packaging – so don’t throw away the packing material until you know you are happy with your purchase.

· You must use the return shipping label included in the original paperwork. If you do not use that label, we will not be able to pay for the return shipping – although we will still issue you a refund for your original purchase, assuming the print is undamaged.

· Once we receive the print and verify that it has not been damaged, we will issue you a refund for the original cost of the print and shipping it to you. This refund will be applied to the same credit card that was used to place the order. If you paid by cash, we will mail you a check for the amount owed. Sorry, items paid by credit card cannot be issued check refunds or credited to a different card. Though we anticipate much faster refunds, please allow four to six weeks for the refund to be processed.

· If multiple prints were ordered and shipped at the same time, and not all are returned, we will only reimburse the cost of the returned print(s) – not the shipping charges. We will, however, still pay for shipping the returned print(s) to us.

· This offer does not apply to any canvas or framed prints. On these items, our regular return policy applies.

We want you to enjoy your print and hope that this new policy will allow you to breathe a little easier when making your purchase decisions.

Best,

City Escapes Nature Photography

Enter the City Escapes Nature Photography “Get the Word Out!” Event!

2011-04-09T15:01:00.000-07:00

To help spread the word about City Escapes Nature Photography, we have decided to hold a little contest – and the lucky winner gets one of our unframed limited edition prints! Here’s how it works: we want 100 people to “like” us on Facebook and/or 75 people to subscribe to our newsletter by Friday, June 17^th. If we reach that goal, everyone who has “liked” us or subscribed to our newsletter^* will get their name put into a random drawing for their choice of either “Mississippi Silhouette -- Live Oak” or “Neighbors -- Lilac-breasted Roller and Elephant” - the two images featured in this month’s newsletter. It’s that easy! Here’s a bonus: if you both “like” us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter, your name gets entered in the drawing twice! Everyone who has already “liked” us or who is currently subscribed is automatically entered – but don’t forget to double your chance of winning by doing both!

The winner will be drawn at random from all qualifying entries on Saturday, June 18^th, and will be notified via e-mail or Facebook no later than July 1^st. But remember, no one wins if we don’t meet our goal, so tell all your friends about us, too!

We’ll even make it easy for you:

· To like us on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Escapes-Nature-Photography/119004291172

· To subscribe to our newsletter, go to http://cityescapesphotography.com/newsletter-popup.html and enter your email address. You can also browse old newsletters at http://groups.google.com/group/city-escapes-newsletter

The winner will be announced on Facebook and in our July newsletter. Good luck!

The Nitty Gritty (i.e., the rules):

- At least 100 people must “like” City Escapes Nature Photography, LLC on Facebook and/or 75 people must subscribe to the City Escapes Nature Photography monthly newsletter no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on June 17^th, 2011, in order for the drawing to occur.

- Prize will be an unframed, signed, limited edition print of winner’s choice of either an 8”x 9” “Neighbors – Lilac-breasted Roller & Elephant” or an 8”x 12” “Mississippi Silhouette – Live Oak.”

- All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on June 17^th, 2011. Any entries received after that will not be eligible to win.

- Each entrant may enter twice: once by “liking” City Escapes Nature Photography, LLC on Facebook, and once by subscribing to the City Escapes Nature Photography monthly newsletter. Any additional entries (e.g. subscribing to the newsletter through multiple email addresses) will not be considered.

- Drawing will be held June 18^th, 2011, and the winner will be notified via e-mail or Facebook no later than July 1^st, 2011.

- Winner must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States of America.

- Winner must provide a valid U.S. shipping address in order to claim prize. Prize will not be shipped internationally.

- Prize can only be shipped to winner, not to a third party.

- City Escapes Nature Photography, LLC will pay shipping costs to deliver prize to winner (ground shipping only).

- Winner grants City Escapes Nature Photography, LLC the right to use their name, prize selection, and city and state of residence for promotional purposes.

- Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or credit toward another print, canvas, or other product.

- City Escapes will not frame the prize.

- Employees of City Escapes Nature Photography, LLC and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.

- If winner is unable or unwilling to accept prize, a second random drawing will be held on or before July 15^th, 2011. All rules apply equally to second or any subsequent drawings associated with this contest.

- Entries have no cash value.

- Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received.

- Questions about this drawing should be directed to contests@cityescapesphotography.com

^*City Escapes Nature Photography values your privacy. We do not now, nor will we ever, sell your personal information to any outside party. We hate it when other companies do it to us, so we’re not about to do it to you!

Announcing the City Escapes Nature Photography Fall 2010 Release - The North

2010-12-01T13:49:00.000-08:00

As the temperatures plummet over much of the country, you will feel right at home taking in our latest release, “The North.” From polar bears and icebergs to wildflowers, you can travel from the Arctic tundra to the Canadian Rockies and back again in a matter of moments. So grab a cup of hot cocoa and wrap up in your favorite blanket, and come explore the many stunning shades of blue and white to be found in the realm of snow and ice.

Announcing the City Escapes Nature Photography Spring / Summer 2010 Release

2010-06-12T16:28:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce our Spring / Summer 2010 release is now available at

http://www.city-escapes-photography.com/NewReleases.html

Our newest release takes us to the Oregon coast, where we get to see a bit of personality from harbor seals; to Glacier National Park, which is perpetually stunning; and to the Gulf Coast, where the egrets reign supreme. (The Gulf Coast images were taken only one week prior to oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill beginning to wash up onto the Louisiana shoreline in significant amounts.) There is also a “lucky” elephant and a rainbowed waterfall that are not to be missed.

Come find a new favorite image!

Become a fan on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Escapes-Nature-Photography/119004291172

CITY ESCAPES Nature Photography, LLC

www.cityescapesphotography.com

509-396-5154

Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards

2010-04-04T13:00:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to accept all major credit cards for payments. We have recently updated our web store to reflect our changing of credit card processing companies from a traditional third party provider to Google Checkout. As part of this move, we have been able to expand our list of accepted cards to include American Express and Discover, as well as the previously accepted MasterCard and Visa. Additionally, customers can use debit cards to pay for their purchases if they prefer not to use a credit card.

We are pleased to be able to provide our customers this additional flexibility in their payment options.

Redesigned Website now live

2010-01-17T16:35:00.001-08:00

In our ongoing effort to improve our web presence, we are pleased to announce the release of a significantly redesigned website, www.CityEscapesPhotography.com, which we expect to be more user-friendly. Of course, the on-line art gallery is still the dominant feature. However, we have developed a layout that will allow us to provide significant new content over time without having to significantly redesign the site. This new format also allows us to bring together our complete web presence into a series of easily navigable pages.

In particular, we have updated and expanded the FAQ, which makes it easier to find answers to questions about our products. We have also created specialized forums for collectors, friends, and those interested in keeping up with company news in which we have incorporated targeted RSS feeds for our press releases and newsletters, provided lessons learned from our travel experiences and included a complete list of our photos in a single catalog. We expect to add a forum on design considerations in the near future. Finally, we have included direct links to our Facebook fan page and our Brownbook listing (where we solicit feedback) for those who would like to keep up with our activities between releases.

Terence

CITY ESCAPES Nature Photography, LLC

www.cityescapesphotography.com

Come Join Us at Our First-Ever Show!

2009-11-09T23:46:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, November 28, City Escapes will be participating in the Galveston (Texas) ArtWalk. This is our first gallery-style show, completely open to the public, and a fantastic opportunity for you to see our work first-hand. If you are in the Houston/Galveston area, we would love to see you there!

The ArtWalk is, of course, on the island, and runs from 6 PM – 9 PM. City Escapes will be showing inside the Coastal Community Federal Credit Union, at 2302 Church St. (at the intersection of 23^rd and Church St.).

We will have a wide selection of both framed and unframed prints available, including some canvases, as well as our greeting cards. This is your opportunity for immediate gratification!

Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding our involvement in the ArtWalk at relationships@cityescapesphotography.com. For more general ArtWallk information, contact the Galveston Arts Center at (409) 763- 2403 or see www.galvestonartscenter.org.

Terence
City Escapes Photography

The Fall Release is out!

2009-10-11T23:57:00.000-07:00

Come check out our newly released photographs! With everything from waterfalls and mountain ranges to turtles and a bald eagle, this release has a little something for every fan of the outdoors – in all of your favorite sizes and, of course, canvas, too.

Terence
City Escapes Nature Photography

Our Newest Offering: Greeting Cards

2009-10-11T22:00:00.000-07:00

We would like to introduce the newest way to enjoy some of our images:
greeting cards. There are seven different boxed sets of the 5”x 7” cards from which to choose. Each set consists of five images, includes envelopes, and has both a 5-card (one of each image) and a 10-card (two of each image) option. You can also order a 10-pack of a single image, if one particularly strikes you. Our cards are printed on traditional cardstock, and all except the Christmas set have blank insides for your own message. (The Christmas set has seasonal messages pre-printed on the inside. See website for more details.)

Come check out our newest way to keep in touch – you’re sure to find a set of cards that calls to you.

Terence
City Escapes Nature Photography

New Larger Sizes -- and Canvas!

2009-09-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to announce that we have increased the size options for many of our prints, as well as added a wonderful new medium – canvas! Especially given the types of photographs we offer, canvas is a wonderful alternative to traditional prints on paper. It adds a fantastic texture and additional degree of depth to the photograph. And because canvas does not require any type of glazing material, it is much lighter than a comparable sized, framed, traditional print.

Our largest prints are available in canvas only, while many of the smaller prints are available either in canvas or the traditional paper print. Our canvases are available both as framed prints and as Gallery Wraps, which means that the canvas is ready to hang on the wall without a frame. With so many options to choose from, you are bound to find the perfect print waiting for you!

Terence
City Escapes Photography

Introducing Limited Edition Prints

2009-09-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

We have made a significant change the art collectors among you should be aware of: we have transitioned of all of our prints to Limited Editions. This means that every photograph in our collection is now limited to a certain total number of Gallery Prints. (We did not make any pricing changes based on this conversion.)

There are several ways that a limited edition run can be made, and we want to outline our specific approach.

For each photograph in our gallery, we identified both the number of total prints that will be released and the sizes in which we offer that photograph. We then allocated a fixed number of prints to each size. Each allocation is clearly demarcated with the individual print on our website, so that our customers know exactly how many other prints will be made in their chosen size, as well as the total number of prints for that photograph. As all of the prints in a given allocation are purchased, we will remove the option to purchase that size print. The print number will be specified on the front of the print, along with Jodi’s signature.

Terence
City Escapes Nature Photography