Summer Newsletter

I am soooo excited!!!!!  Beka and I have been working all summer (oh yeah, and Steve too!) on new ideas for the business!!!  One of these ideas was a newsletter - one that would highlight who we are and who our clients are - not just push products and specials (although we did mention a few - but just a few I promise).  Our first edition - Summer is finally out - take a look and let us know what you think!!!!

-Laurie

Katie Class of 2011

I love Senior Season... and I especially love it becuase of sweet people like Katie. Katie was so quiet and reserved in the beginning of the session but as we dodged cars and watched as many crayons bravely gave up their lives for the perfect shot the true Katie came out!!!! Then the fun started - after hours of scouting all the perfect locations possible from Pelham through to Tallahassee we came back home exahusted and full of beautiful images!!!!! I can't believe you are old enough to be a senior Katie but you sure are one of the most beautiful ones I know!!!!!

And the password is....

I did not mean to cause so much confusion on the password to the proofs - here is how it works...

1. put in your email address - this email will be used to follow your order - it is not a specific one that we know already.

2. password: the password on all three days is the same it is the name of the director of the studio in all lowercase. The reason we do not just give you the password is so to help ensure the privacy of the dancers - this way only the people associated with the studio and their friends and family can acess the site.

If this does not work for you please feel free to call Steve or Laurie at 229-294-9694 or 229-221-3830. Thanks!!!!

Flint River Dance Arts

What a privilege it was to be able to photograph this year's recital. Steve was thrilled to accept the challenge of photographing so much action in such a quick time!!! The dancers were amazing and hopefully these images will show just a glimpse of their beauty. You can find the proofs by going to our website and clicking on the word proofs which is located all the way to the left under the heading Blog and More.

http://www.inthemomentphotographyanddesign.com/

It will take you to our proofing page. Simply click on the dance recital and enter your email address. Once you have entered your email you will be prompted for a password which is the the dance instructor's first name in all lowercase letters (After 30 years I am sure everyone knows it). You will then enter the first page of many. You can change pages at the top right of the screen. Each performance has a seperate screen. Steve was able to shoot over 1,000 images each night, specifically trying to get each dancer.

*** 2 things to note***

1. These images are performance images which means sometime the focus is slightly off and the lighting maybe harsh. However with any order which is placed online we will hand edit the images to enhance their quality as best as possible.

2. Although Steve made an attempt to catch every dancer at their best, it is not possible to predict and plan every move. So if somehow your little one's image was not of your favorite moment we are very sorry.

Because of these two considerations, we have drastically reduced our studio prices for these images. Image prices are:

4x6 images - $4.00 5x7 images - $7.00 8x10 images - $12.00

If you would prefer to place your order with a check you may call the studio at 229-221-3830 to place your order.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Laurie or Steve Walton at 229-221-3830 or 229-294-9694. Thanks so much!!!!!!

Another life begins...

I love weddings! There is something magical about the fact that for an entire day the world stops and revolves around one couple and their love for each other. I especially love it when I pick up on things that make me know a couple has a special bond. That was the way it was with A and J! I knew it when we took their engagement pictures and they laughed non-stop! But when I saw how a nervous bride began to glow when she saw her husband, how calm she became, I knew. I knew that this couple is what love is about: they are stronger together then as individuals and that is a sign of a good marriage. Steve and I wish you the best!! We hope that you are always better together than apart!!!!

Becoming a Big Girl

Beach Portraits take 2

Here are more families from our beach shoots!!!! What great fun!!!!! Plan to join us next yeaar!!!!

Beach Portraits

How far behaind can one girl get I ask you???? Apparently pretty far behind. Christmas knocked me right onto my behind - and between that and our children being sick, my being sick 3 seperate times and then Steve sick just intime for Christmas...well there you have it. Anyway in October we had our first beach shoot at St. George Island and Destin Beach. It was wonderful!! We were even luck enough to get a family portrait for ourselves as well. Here is part one of what will definately end up being an annual traddition. We will book early for next year as the slots filled up very quickly this year!!!!

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.

As They Grow....

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly theses little one grow up - the last time she came to she was so shy and scared...and now she is a big girl who laughed and played. Growing up is great for pictures but sad for Mommy and Daddy I am sure!!!!
-Laurie

Look up at our Banner...

See the precious baby with the tutu on...see ho she has grown!! She is still just as precious in her tutu...and if any of you know me at all you know how partial I am to tutus (especially since I told my two they could be anything they wanted for Halloween as long as it involved a tutu). Here is another one who was everywhere...full of life and full of energy (if we could only bottle it and sell it...) anyway as you will see in the and...candy always tames even the wildest child - and makes for the cutest pictures as well.
-Laurie

Halloween at M.A.M.'s

Get ready to sigh out loud... These babes are beautiful!!!!!