It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...

Merry Christmas to all...well not just yet but it is time to think about your Christmas Cards. I know I am biased but I feel that Christmas Cards are SOOO important in keeping touch with people. And in the age of face book and blogs it is a rare gift when I get pictures of my friend and family to display. That is why I love Christmas Cards so much. Steve and I actually send out over 150 cards per year (yes the post office loves to see us coming). Even if you do not send portrait cards, actual portraits of your family make a great gift that is not extremely expensive or frivolous (or even the wrong size.)

Maybe you have already had an amazing portraits session with us this year...why not use on of those images in a Christmas Card to send to family friends - you will never be able to purchase portraits at this price I promise!!!

And here is the best part...this year we are offering an early bird discount (and you do not even have to be a Senior Citizen) for anyone who completes there sittings before our shoot at M.A.M.'s on December 5th!!!! 25% percent off your complete package!!!!!! This is a great savings so call and get your appointment quickly!!!!!

OK enough convincing here are the details...


Mini Sessions - perfect for the busy family (20 minutes) 5 finished shots top choose from (yes we take a lot more than this but we narrow it down for you)
This Session includes: 24 cards, 2 5x7's and 8 wallets .... $100

Full Sessions - perfect for playing catch up on all your family's portraits for the year (1- 1.5 hours) approx. 20 finished shots (yes we take more than you can imagine- but we narrow it down for you)
This session includes 72 cards, 2 8x10's, 2 5x7's, and 8 wallets...... $200

So many of you have asked and YES we will have Hype Strype cards this year ... and here is the best part... Hype Strype has TONS of choices this year. They are awesome!!!!! SO how do you see these cards you may be asking... Well for your convenience Hype Strype has provided me with pictures of each design to post this year. Simply follow the link at the end of the blog and go to our online proofing site. Click on Christmas Cards and enter you email address...the password is cards. All of the Hype Strype cards are labeled with HS in the title. These cars are even better than last year they are printed on a great cardstock material and measure 5.5 by 8 inches. They truly make a statement. They also have a variety of fonts and monograms to choose from. OK the nuts and bolts here are our prices for our Christmas Rocks promotion with Hype Strype...

An upgrade to Hype Strype Christmas cards is on only $25.00 per 24 cards in the mini session

and an extra $50.00 per 72 cards in the full session.

The perfect light for the perfect family

I love how this job allows me to meet new people all the time. This family is no exception!!! Not only are they all precious but I could set up my studio at there house and be perfectly happy with all of the beautiful places to shoot. This evening the lighting was perfect, the little one had a steady stream of jelly beans and magic happened!!!! Wait until you see the new little one - he is just as perfect!!!

-Laurie

Halloween Portraits at Mam's

It is almost that time again... Halloween and we can't wait to capture your "BOO-tiful" child!!!! We will be holding mini-sessions at Mam's Boutique in Cairo. There will be no session fees. Our studio will be at Mam's on October 24th from 9:00 -2:00. Call Miss Emma Liss at 377-3048 (or better yet -stop in and see her and her new ADORABLE petti-coats for girls and precious new boy outfits) to make and appointment!!

Oh the bellies! Oh the Babies! Part 5

Ok this is it... last one in the group ..there are no words... beautiful baby, beautiful family, beautiful football...oh sorry I got carried away (Go DAWGS!!!!). Anyway little C was as beautiful here as she was in her Mommy's tummy. Welcome to the world little one!!!!!

-Laurie

When did I become a stalker?????

Yes it is true- It is officail - I am a stalker. I have been shamelessly following serveral people lately and it is time I finally came clean. So here it is...Hi, I am Laurie and I am a blog stalker. I love to read blogs!!!!! I am addicited!!!! So much so I even have them sent to my email for ease and speed. Which blogs do I stalk you may ask...mostly photography ones...tips and tutorials...also some other incredible photograhers I have found along the way - usually the ones with the good stories - and the worst part is I will start with one - hyperlink to another and an hour later I yell at myself!!!!! But I will say this I feel like you all benefit as in my own humble opinion my pictures keep getting better - or atleast they are changing. Ok - so the point to all of this rambling is - I know that there are several of you out there who are the same as I am only you are blog stalking here. I know because I finally figured out google analytics and I can see the numbers every day... I will admit they are not huge numbers but we do not live in a huge area - we are a small communtiy so small is fine with me. But here is the thing...I want to know how I can make your addiction worthwhile. I have though of offering some specials available only to those who check the blog or even running a blog contest every so often... but if I am wrong and the stalkers are only my family and my best friend - Hey Tanya - then what's the use? So leve a comment here over the next week or so and let me know you are out there and tell me what other things you would like to see on the blog. Would you like more personal stories - or less stories - more background on the clients and their story - product offereings - giveaways - what is it? Thanks ahead of time... we want to be as good as we can be at what we do... (who knows maybe our firs giveaway will start with this post)



and PS - Mom, Dad - you are not qualified to enter!!!!! Sorry!!



and PSS - a picture is always needed so here is one from me... (my adorable new nephew has already perfected the "I said, 'NO MORE PICTURES" look. Isn't he adorable!!!!!!

Oh the bellies! Oh the Babies! Part 3

So I always knew how beautiful this young lady was - but pregnant it is even more true! She was quite the model and I am thrilled she let us play - The best part - she was actually in labor while we were shooting - luckily with first babies it can take days - but nonetheless, you would never know it - she was a trooper all night - and did I mention the heels - She is amazing!!!!!! And once again as I am late posting baby C is here and she is beautiful - Wait until you see her pictures - they are amazing!!!!!!

Oh the Bellies! Oh the Babies part 1

It is such a joy when I get to watcha pregnancy develop over the entire 9months. A is a teacher at my daughter's school. Every morning when I would walk my little one to school I would get to see this new mommy literally take shape!!!! She also went through a few of the same issues I did with my first child so she is near and dear to my heart. She looked radiant in these pictures and I am tickled that I got the chance to take them - And the best part of my being behind on posting is I can announce... Baby E is here and as beautiful as can be - I cannot wait to play with her next week...I be sure and post those as well!!!

-Laurie