Partnering for Spring Goodness

I am so excited to be parterning with Beautiful Me Boutique to offer my clients some extra Spring goodness!  When you book your Spring Urban Mini-session with me, you will receive a gift certificate for 15% off your next purcahse at Beautiful Me.  So here's what you do:

1.  Book your session for some fun urban shots with me.

2.  Receive a gift certifcate for 15% off at Beautiful Me.

3.  Go shopping at Beautiful Me for a cute new outfit for your shoot!

New Beginnings and More Options | Fayetteville, Tennessee child studio photographer

So far 2012 has been exciting for me.  I've felt more excited about work than I have in a while.  I sat down in December of 2011 and did some planning and decision making.  I've been doing this just long enough now to have discovered exactly what I enjoy doing the most, and what I would like to do more of. That was the reason I decided to do more styled mini-sessions this year.  I love the creating part of putting together a fun set. I still have lots of those planned in the coming months.  Another thing I knew I wanted to do was to add the option of studio sessions for my clients. 

What?! I know!  That goes against my motto!  I do love, love, love on-location shooting.  That is still my favorite.  However, when it comes to the little ones I photograph, I have been limited in the winter months.  There is a type of studio work I am drawn to.  Photographers who work I just adore.  Their work is different, but it has one thing in common.  It is art. Just like in my location sessions, for studio work I love color and texture. I decided that it was something that I wanted to offer to my clients.  Something that isn't really offered in our small town. 

Earlier this year I purchased my first studio lighting thanks to some help from my photographer and scrapbooking friends Robin and Gina. And now I am happy to announce that I no longer have just an office but a studio!  My ever-willing model helped me try out one of my new backdrops earlier this week. We literally did this in the 30 minutes we had between picking her up from school and picking her sister up from tennis practice.  How I wish I was as photogenic as my daughter!

The Organic Bloom Frames

Last week I had 3 huge boxes of The Organic Bloom frames delivered. Sorting them took over both my kitchen and dining room tables.

These frames come in so many shapes and sizes.  The options are almost overwhelming.  I haven't found another line of frames that can compare.

I love that so many of my clients are opting to order them and are getting their prints up on their walls! Plus when they order one of my new portrait collections, they receive 10% off any frame order placed at the same time. 

I ordered a gigantic 16x24 frame and three 8x10 frames for our new family room.  Now just to decide which images of the kids I want to use!

Spring Break Urban Minis

We're going to be in town during spring break, so I thought that would be the perfect time to schedule a day of mini-sessions.  This would be a great time to get some new photos of the kids or the whole family.  These are also great for senior guys (I design custom announcements) or even an engagement shoot.  These minis will have an urban theme and will take place around downtown Fayetteville.

When: Tuesday, March 13 

Where: Downtown Fayetteville

Times: 10:30-3:30

What's included:

•  20 minute session
• 5-10 photos to choose from
• 1 8x10
• 2 5x7s
• 8 wallets
• Keepsake slideshow

Price $125 plus tax

A $50 deposit is due at the time of booking.  No refunds.  If you are unable to make your session, you may sell or give it to someone else, but no refunds will be made. 

My Funny Valentine

Well, I'm a little late sharing my little guy's Valentine's Day cards. I didn't want to share them too early, and then I was busy yesterday and didn't have the time to post them.  I cannot take credit for the idea.  It was inspired by a Valentine I saw on Pinterest. Stewart received some of these stick-on mustaches for Christmas, and I knew I had to use one for his Valentine shoot.  These are the ones he gave to his classmates yesterday.

For you creative ones, the paper is from Gina Miller's Christmas Prints Paper Pack.  And while I am sharing, here is Miss Molly's Valentine.

Where are Elizabeth's you ask? Apparently 5th graders are too old for Valentine Cards. :-)