I’ll have limited hours in the studio for the next two weeks so I can enjoy some time with friends and family during the holidays. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2012!

I hope you enjoy the new look. It’s always such a labor of love to go through all the sessions I’ve had over the year and pick the ones to use on the site. If I could, I would show them all! You know, kind of like asking a parent who her favorite child is. You know I love you all equally.

The mini-sessions have been great for in between sessions, when you don’t want a full family session. The Short & Sweet sessions are intended for the kiddos. Think bright colors – pinks, reds, blues or go with whites with the brighter backgrounds. Speaking of backgrounds, I have some fun backgrounds ready for the Valentine’s Day theme – pink (hot & baby), blue and white. I’ve also got some fun heart shaped candy boxes, hearts and LOVE letters to use as props. I also have some cute little collages and Valentine’s Day cards available, too. The cards are perfect to give to classmates, friends and family.

Session images will be ready to view within one week in a private, online gallery.  Of course you are welcome to order additional prints and products as well. The session fee is due at the time of booking your session and is non-refundable.

Be sure to call or email the studio to get your session scheduled. As always, you can schedule a regular session any time if this theme doesn’t suit your needs right now.

Also, just to remind you, I’ll be on vacation until January 5th enjoying the holidays with my family. I’ll be in touch as soon as I return if you leave a message or send an email.

Here’s my Christmas card this year…

and the back of the card (which is being made into a gallery wrapped canvas and will be hanging in the studio very soon – Merry Christmas to me!)…

Speaking of cute faces…look at this beautiful family! Three girls and now a baby boy has been added to the mix. I bet you a dollar he looks exactly like his big sisters when he grows up. Big props to mom for getting everyone dressed and coordinated while caring for a newborn. Clearly, she’s had some serious practice! It’s always fun to have the C girls (and now C boy, too!) in the studio. I’m excited to watch this little guy grow up and be doted on by his sisters. Thanks again to the C family for coming to see me again this year!

Just a little update to let you know November is completely booked. I’m currently scheduling sessions for December and beyond.

If you are expecting a baby and would like to get on the calendar before the end of the year please call the studio to schedule your session soon (623-505-3221).

Here are the dates and themes of our mini sessions:

October 9th: White Out

October 10th: Classic Brown

October 12th: Modern Gray

October 13th: White Out

October 18th: Classic Brown

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The mini-sessions worked out so well for a lot of my repeat clients last year so I thought I’d offer them up again this year. The mini-sessions will work similar to the Mini-Mondays I introduced this past Spring. These sessions work great for families interested in updating their family portrait, or updating portraits of the kiddos. They are also great for getting some fun portraits to make fabulous holiday cards. We have lots of new designs for 2009!

The holiday mini-sessions will last no more than 30 minutes. There are several themes to choose from – so take a look and decide which theme best fits your needs this year. Session images will be ready to view within one week in a private, online gallery. The cost is $200 and includes 25 press printed cards. Of course you are welcome to order additional prints and products as well. The session fee is due at the time of booking your session and is non-refundable.

Be sure to call or email the studio to get your session scheduled soon. Once the time slots fill up they are gone. Of course you can always schedule a regular session any time if these times/themes don’t suit your needs right now.

Here are the dates and themes of our mini sessions:

October 9th: White Out

October 10th: Classic Brown

October 12th: Modern Gray

October 13th: White Out

October 18th: Classic Brown

White Out:

This was the most popular session I did this Spring so it’s coming back! I’ll be shooting on a white background – and anything goes as far as clothing choices! I encourage you to bring along bright, fun colors for this one. Keep in mind that not everyone has to match. Feel free to bring along props that you think will enhance the portraits (hats, scarves, etc.). Again, think fun, bright colors.

Classic Brown:

Just like the title says, this is a classic background. Browns, blacks, blues, ivories, tans, darker reds all make great color choices for this one.

Modern Gray:

This is another background that lends itself to fun, bright colors. However, jeans and white tops can still work, too. It’s really an anything goes kind of background with a more modern feel. Think Gap, J Crew, Banana Republic, Janie & Jack, etc.

Speaking of my busy season, I’ve had several inquiries on whether I’ll be doing holiday mini-sessions again this year. And the answer to that question is YES! I plan to put the calendar together and get the announcement out on the blog in the next few weeks – so if you are interested in booking stay tuned! I will have a limited number of dates/times available so be sure to book quickly if you are interested. Oh, and for my pet loving families…I will have an entire day of pet portraits for the mini-sessions as well.

I have a whole new selection of holiday cards for this season that I can’t wait to show you, too! I should have samples ready in the next few weeks as well.

It’s time to get back to posting more sneak peeks from recent sessions. There’s still more to come to get caught up – so check back soon!

I hope you’re enjoying this lovely HOT summer!

Kim