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Our Team
REGIONAL TEAM
SALES TEAM
Ashley Herbert
Mike Putnam
Renee Houck
Regional Studio Manager
Regional Photography Ops Manager
Sales Representative
Sam Bott
Pia Pierre
Regional Director of Sales
Sales Representative
STUDIO TEAM
Jonix Grandado Studio Manager
Alexandra Ramirez-Franco
Dian Demontagnac
MJ Cioffi
Assistant Studio Manager
Assistant Studio Manager
Photo Ops Manager
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Joshua Breauchy
Victor Payton
Nick Arzie
Angel Padua
Shift Manager
Shift Manager
Shift Manager
Shift Manager
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Quarter in Review Google Rating
4.8 Photo Scores 99% Quality Score
Jaidyn Crespo Oct 28, 2023
Event Score Isabella F. Nov 5, 2023 STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP 5 stars hands down. I was amazed with the friendliness and professionalism displayed by Adrian and Samantha. They had no problem answering questions, waiting in-between changes, and taking suggestions. My sister and I were beyond pleased with her session.
STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP I booked a Senior Portrait Elite session with JP and Paula as my photographers. Working with them was great and they were knowledgeable about taking photos. They were very professional, yet made me feel included. We shared laughs and ideas together. With the time I spent with them, it has made a mark!
STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP Erik Dodds was the best photographer that I have ever been with. He made me feel comfortable, was friendly, had wonderful conversations and made sure that I felt seen and appreciated. It didn't feel like he there to just finish a job, he was there to make sure I was having a good time and enjoying what I was doing. I left having the best pictures possible. Definitely would recommend if you're looking for senior pictures or anything of the sort. Cammi Donals Oct 25, 2023
96%
Kaylah L. Oct 15, 2023
STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP I had Dee as my photographer and my experience was absolutely wonderful. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else as my photographer, he made me feel so comfortable and gave me great pointers on how to get the best looking photos. I would suggest him a million times. Thank you CADY!
Ashley Alfaro Oct 26, 2023 STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP Paula was amazing, very energetic and helpful with posing! 10/10 recommend!
J Argraves Sep 14, 2023 STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP CADY studios was a great place to take my senior photos, everyone I met was really nice and helpful! Erik D. was my photographer, he was really patient and helped me get all the scenes I wanted, super friendly too:)
L Lewis Sep 21, 2023 STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP Niko was the photographer for my son's senior photos with CADY located in Delray Beach. He made my son super comfortable for his photo session. He was so creative and a peoples person. I was not thinking to spend money on a big portfolio, but after viewing his work, I will go ahead and splurge on a package because my son fell in love with the pictures. Go with Niko!!
Ade Griffin Nov 7, 2023 STAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARPSTAR-SHARP JP took amazing shots of my son. His senior portraits are one of a kind. Thanks JP for making our session at Cady a day to remember. 3
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Letter from the Leaders Hey team! What a season so far! Through the early mornings and long shifts you guys have pushed through and had amazing images come through. It was amazing to see all your hard work while compiling images for this newsletter. I also want to shout out to my counterpart in the studio, Jonix, for being an amazing leader to his team through all the ups and downs, for always having that teamwork mentality which is why we’ve been so successful. Thank you to the studio side for always helping and looking out for our customers and IP for the constant improvement of the photo team. Cady isn’t Cady without each and every one of you. From
LOCATION-DOT Studio Lobby
the SERs that check people in and help dress to our Image
8:45 am
Processors in the back that make sure we are keeping up with quality and standards, everyone is a very important part of our whole operation. I am so honored to work with this team of incredible and creative people!
Yours truly, Alexandra Ramirez-Franco
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Daily Lineups
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Looking Forward Polish & Party ARROW-RIGHT-LONG We'll participate in a company-wide cleaning day on December 22. We'll clean up the studio, watch the Open Forum, and get ready for the new year!
Team Bonding ARROW-RIGHT-LONG We are always looking for ways to strengthen our team bond. Our most recent venture was a Christmas Gala! Let us know if you have future suggestions for team bonding activities.
Important Dates 12 / 24
Christmas Eve
12 / 25
Christmas Day
12 / 26
Christmas Eve Observance
12 / 31
New Year's Eve
01 / 01
New Year's Day
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The Core of CADY
Living the 3.5.7. Jean-Pierre Cuestas Photographer
3 Steps of Service A Personal Welcome A Meaningful Connection
♥ Meaningful Connection
A Fond Farewell
JP is a photographer that always strives to make meaningful connections with clients no matter the cost. Whether he makes their day special by creating impressive stellar images or by finding niche topics that they can both talk about for hours JP always finds a way to make his client feel special. When JP is in the building you can always tell by the sound of him and his client’s laughter and the energy of their voice as they move from scene to scene. A meaningful connection is sometimes hard to achieve when it comes to difficult clients and situations but JP always manages to pull through and make theirs a stellar one.
5 Core Values
Andres Velasquez
Inspire Creativity
Andres is someone who is always putting their best foot forward when it comes to learning. Although Andres’s first language is not English but yet spends everyday learning the language more and more so that he can communicate more effectively with each client he interacts with. He goes above and beyond with his pursuit of knowledge as he often spends his breaks looking up poses on the internet and reading over our copy of “The Photographer’s Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone” to make sure he can provide the best experience possible. Andres embodies the Core Value of Fanatically Passionate perfectly everyday and always strives to learn something new.
Photographer
Fanatically Passionate Small Details Are Huge Celebrate Each Other Be A Hero
7 Key Principles
📣 Fanatically Passionate
Maintain Integrity Deliver Premier Experience
Chloe Fraser
Provide/Receive Feedback
Presenter
Elevate Experiences Time to Build Relationships Celebrate Success Live the 3.5.7. Every Day
CLAPPERBOARD Premier Experience
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Chloe started at CADY as a make up artist, then decided to switch over to be a Studio Experience Representative, and now she is a Presenter! We like to call her our ‘J acqueline of all trades’ since she has acquired so much important knowledge, as well as other skills and talents that have allowed Chloe to expand in other departments to give customers the Premier Experience they deserve. We believe that Chloe exemplifies the true essence of a premier experience specialist and deserves to be recognized for her outstanding contributions. Thank you, Chloe! Your dedication and exceptional service truly set you apart and make you a deserving candidate for this nomination.
Celebrating Each Other Upcoming Birthdays Andres Velazques
01/01
Theresa Carfino
01/13
Danelle Eugene
01/16
Will O'Leary
01/24
Janice Hermida
02/02
Renee Houck
02/09
David Donegan
02/13
Nico Anders
02/17
Pia Pierre
02/25
Dian Demontagnac
03/02
Gio Ghislandi
03/06
Chloe Fraser
03/20
Kim Putnam
03/20
Ashley Herbert
03/21
Mirguens Cyrille
03/22
Anniversaries, Promotions, & Celebrations Callie Crossland promoted to Lead Presenter! Nick Arzie promoted to Shift Manager! Kamila Sternecker promoted to Lead Photographer! Santiago Oria promoted to Lead Photographer!
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Photo Spotlight: Seniors
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CAMERA Jean-Pierre Cuestas
CAMERA Kamila Sternecker
CAMERA Jean-Pierre Cuestas
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CAMERA Andres Velasquez
CAMERA Erik Dodds
CAMERA Kamila Sternecker
CAMERA Mary Kate Kruhm
CAMERA David Donegan
CAMERA Katrina Trninich
CAMERA Jean-Pierre Cuestas
CAMERA Kedlin Augustin
CAMERA Paula Padilla
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Photo Spotlight: Events
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CAMERA Jaden Wiston
Palm Beach Central HS - Senior Night
CAMERA Altonio “Niko” Anders
Palm Beach Gardens HS Cross Country Mock Meet
CAMERA Jaden Wiston
William T. Dwyer HS Homecoming Game
CAMERA Santiago Oria
Jensen Beach HS - Football Senior Night
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CAMERA Nanami Sugimoto
Coconut Creek HS - Homecoming Game
CAMERA Jordon Simpson
South Tech Academy Academies in Action
CAMERA Daniel Fusella
South Fork HS Cross Country Meet
CAMERA Nanami Sugimoto
South Fork HS - Play (Steel Magnolias)
CAMERA Altonio “Niko” Anders
Spanish River HS - Hockey Game
CAMERA Nick Arzie
Martin County HS Pep Rally
CAMERA Altonio “Niko” Anders American Heritage Upper Varsity Football
CAMERA Nanami Sugimoto
Spanish River HS - Play Dress Rehearsal
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Image Processing Spotlight Our Image Processors are the unsung heroes of the studio, ensuring only the best of the best images make it to our customer. This spotlight features some of their favorite images from the quarter and why they love them.
CAMERA Erik Dodds
ARROW-UP Eye-Catching Colors The first thing I am drawn to with this City photograph is the eye-catching colors, and her attire compliments everything very well. The client is in focus, and the soft sunlight adds a cool, relaxing touch, which is enticing and really wonderful to see with any images taken while not in the studio.
Catherin Backaloff
CAMERA Duveuil Valcena
Mirguens Cyrille
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Juno Albee
CAMERA Samuel McGuire
ARROW-RIGHT Perfect Highlights What was utterly amazing to me during Eric’s Elite session was finding out that she was blind. The images and way he was able to show her personality and capture her so well was nothing shy of spectacular in my eyes. Another small detail I noticed, which was really cool; the dark green of her shirt complimented the greenery of the scene really well. AND!! Who can forget about that cute, adorable kitty cat!!
CAMERA Eric Jean-Baptiste
ARROW-DOWN Teamwork Makes The Dream Work The sheer excitement and dedication Angel showed to capture this photo was great to witness. The way he happily gathered extra hands to help and pose the roses perfectly to surround the student was adorable and honestly so amazing to be part of. The client herself was extremely happy and excited to see the final result, which came out beautifully.
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CAMERA Katrina Trninich
CAMERA Angel Padua
CAMERA Altonio Niko Anders
CAMERA Jaden Wiston
ARROW-leFT Great Cropping
CAMERA Kedlin Augustin
What amazes me about this Outdoor photo is the fact that this was Kedlin’s first Elite, officially alone, with no one shadowing him. Not only did he capture some truly amazing indoor images, but… His Outdoor photographs were really great; each had nice compositions, colors, and consistent cropping. When I processed this Elite, I was utterly proud of what he did, and he continues to grow and do wonderful work!
CAMERA David Donegan
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