Thursday, September 30, 2010

2010 Greeting Cards...

Yes! They are ready....the new 2010 Greeting Cards.  Rather than post them all on the blog (which would require a lot of scrolling for you due to the blog design...I promise I am working on a new blog), I have posted all of the available options to a gallery on my website. Right now, they are in a password protected gallery, so please email me for the password. 

All 2010 designs are 5x7 with front and back designs.  You may use an image from any session(s) this year or a recent mini-session for greeting card orders.

Here is a peek at one of the new designs:) 






Monday, September 13, 2010

Justin {Benton Academy Senior}...

Bless your heart, Justin. You are so sweet and laid back. You were willing to do anything I asked you to do, even fight off wasps. 

Justin is a senior at Benton Academy and is just an all around great guy, not to mention, an incredible athlete.  I'm sure that after this post a mad frenzy of Justin groupies will ensue, but you probably won't mind:)

I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet and photograph you. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! I know your family is so proud of you:)

























REMINDER:  The summer Senior and Wedding Special expires September 21!  Also, still booking Mini-Sessions and Memphis sessions.  2011 weddings are booking now!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Holiday Mini-Sessions Set for September 25...

UPDATE:  The following information was included in the AGP newsletter, so there are now only a couple of mini-session times available. Once all spots are full, I will consider an additional date and start a waiting list.

It is hard to believe, but the holidays are quickly approaching.  In order to keep my sanity I will not be doing any Child/Family, Senior, Bridal, or Engagement Sessions in the month of December. The only sessions available will be newborn or pre-scheduled first year sessions and weddings.  All sessions from which you wish to order greeting cards or prints for Christmas delivery will have to take place by November 20.  All holiday orders (greeting cards and prints) must be ordered by December 4 to ensure on-time delivery.

Along these lines, I have set aside 1 day for the popular Holiday Mini-Sessions, Saturday September 25 from 4:00p to 6:00p.

Here's how the Mini-Sessions work:


*Sessions are 20 minutes long and run back to back, so if you are 5 minutes late for your session, then you will only receive 15 minutes of shoot time. I have to hold fast to this as I have gotten backed up in the past.  Even if the following appointment is (for example) 5 minutes late, your session will still be 20 minutes, not 25.

*Sessions are for families of 5. If your family includes 6 or more members to be photographed will require more shoot time and you will need to book 2 back to back mini-sessions or just a regular portrait session. Please contact me with any questions.

*I will shoot subjects as a group first and then, if time permits, will shoot individuals.

*Sessions book quickly and payment is required before your slot can be held, so keep this in mind when mailing your session fee. You will be provided with payment info, deadlines and location upon booking.

*Should we experience inclimate weather, I will re-schedule mini-session based on the order in which they were initially booked.

*To book your mini-session, please email me at agphotography@bellsouth.net and include your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, NUMBER OF SUBJECTS AND AGES, AND PREFERRED SHOOT TIME.  I will do my best to accommodate you with your requested time but, again, bookings are made on a first come first serve basis.


New this year are the Mini-Session Packages:


The Mini:  $35                                  

20 minute shoot                                    
(1) 5x7 with your print order             
20% off prints ordered by 10/31        
             

The Mega:  $75  
20 minute shoot                                                   
(1) 5x7 with your print order                        

20% off prints ordered by 10/31
(24) 5x5 or 5x7 greeting cards


Reminders...

If you have followed my blog you are probably aware of several summer specials that I recently offered that are coming to an end. Both the Senior Portrait Special and the Wedding Special will run until September 21. If you are not familiar with those specials, you can read about them here.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Maryn Rhodes....

Every newborn session is different. Many times the baby will sleep during most of the session, allowing me to mold and shape them into the poses I want to capture. This was not the case during my session with little Maryn Rhodes (or MR as I will henceforth refer to her;).

MR is barely 10 days old.  She came to Kellye and Bryan a little earlier than expected, at less than 5 lbs, which makes her the tiniest baby I have photographed to date.  However, this little one already has a big personality.  She did not sleep a wink through the ENTIRE session! Not to mention, she continually tried to turn over. Yes!!! Turn over!!! And she has a grip and a kick that is almost unbelievable.

Regardless, we were still able to capture lots of sweet images. Maybe not of a sleeping baby, but a of a precious, bright-eyed bundle of joy.

On a side note, I had the pleasure of photographing Kellye and Bryan's wedding in Orange Beach almost 2 years ago, and am so happy that I was able to photograph their new little angel.

Congratulations, Bryan and Kellye (and Sydney)! MR is beyond cute! Here's a little peek at what we got:)

















And we'll end this post with MR and her adoring big sister, Sydney:)