Unlike ancient tribes, modern citizens embrace the soul-encapsulating powers of photography, freezing their spiritual beings in an eternal state of high-fiving and building sand sculptures of Millard Fillmore. Preserve photogenic pneumas with today's Groupon: for $75, you get a 30-minute photo session, two 8"x10" prints, and a DVD of high-resolution photographs from Aaron Blumenshine Photography (a $654 value).

Aaron Blumenshine, an auteur of modern photography, snaps artfully stunning portraits for those seeking an alternative to run-of-the-mantle pieces. Grin, brood, or pleasantly emote in a personalized 30-minute photo shoot ($400) in Aaron's studio or on location (within a 15 mile radius of Mountain View). Into addition to two frameable prints ($54) and a high-res DVD ($200), clients also receive 15% off additional services, which include aluminum prints, canvas enlargements, custom framing, customized greeting cards, coffee-table books, and wallet-sized portables. Aaron's portfolio boasts an array of visual treats, ranging from natural landscapes to high-fashion photos to common items such as a flower or a piece of fruit crumbling under the weight of its father's expectations. Aaron's distinctive approach to portrait production transforms traditional frame-ups into stunning snapshots and avant-garde arrangements into experimental Kodachromes fit for a modern-art museum.

Reviews

WeddingWire reviewers give Aaron Blumenshine Photography an outstanding 4.8-star average:

• My husband and I wanted to find a young photographer with an eye for beautiful shots and great candid moments and we found that in Aaron! − Tina
• His use of color , and how creative he is was exactly what we were looking for , and that is exactly what he delivered. − jmcbeth