A picture is worth a thousand words, making photographs and stick-figure sketches the easiest solutions to looming dissertation deadlines. Take advantage of efficient visual-communication strategies with today’s Groupon: for $59, you get a one-hour photo session (a $150 value), one 8”x10” print (a $225 value), and one 5”x7” print (a $185 value) at Mark Vacker Photography in Weston (a $560 total value).

Mark Vacker boasts more than 40 years of photography experience, capturing distinctive personalities and momentous milestones. Prior to sessions, Mark meets with clients for a consultation to go over shoot specifics, portrait style, and wardrobe pointers. The spacious studio allows the snapshot snapper to subdue and apprehend cherished memories. The one-hour session accommodates individuals or groups of up to four people, making it an ideal option for family portraits, engagement pictures, or promotional shots for Color Me Badd cover bands.

A private proofing session allows subjects to preview their photos on a 63-inch plasma TV, giving them a better idea of how pics will look when displayed on mantels or plastered on highway billboards. Customers can choose their favorite image to preserve in both a 5”x7” and an 8”x10” print, which Vacker edits so its free of blemishes, red eyes, and unwelcome streakers.