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Elizabeth Ann Photography
Special Friend
A couple weeks ago, I photographed a little boy who I get to work with every year right around his birthday. Not only is he the cutest little guy, but his personality is just adorable. He is so friendly and talkative and also a ball of energy. Meet Sammy....
Before our photo session, he told his mom he wanted to bring his "special friend", Monkey, so Monkey could get his picture taken too. At the end of the photo shoot mom took out Monkey so we could do some special pictures of him & Sammy together. Monkey was very "worn", with love of course, and to me (knowing how special my daughter's "special friends" are to her) thought these images were the best of the bunch! Thought I'd share...
' Til Next Time,
Julie
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
636-978-8834
www.elizabethannphotography.com
Picture Framing
While shopping in Michael's today, I noticed they've considerably improved their picture frame stock. I'm talking about their ready-made frames that usually come in the basic print sizes...4x6, 5x7, 8x10, etc. I also noticed that they are running a 40% off sale on these ready-made frames. If you are looking for a new way to spruce up your home decor, you may want to check them out. Not sure how long the sale goes, but some of the "gallery-type" frames are very nice and can be hung in multiple arrangements on your walls and make quite an impact in your home decor. I took a few pictures of just one of my photo arrangements in my home (foyer) to give you an example.
As I always say, why pay for "paintings" and other artwork to decorate your home? Your children and family pictures mean so much more to you, and I guarantee when you pass by beautiful framed images of your loved ones, it will always bring a smile to your face; not to mention look beautiful in your home.
Some of you may feel overwhelmed when you are planning out what sizes to order and how to display them. One way to start is to look at the wall space(s) that you'd like to decorate. Then cut out white posterboard or pieces of paper in the sizes and shapes (vertical or horizontal) you think you'll want and tape them to the wall in various arrangements until you find one that best suits your space and style. (You can even search online for different picture frame arrangements to get ideas.) You may find you need to order bigger prints to fill your wall space appropriately. The most common mistake is ordering a print that is too small. Bigger prints make much more of an impact in your home decor. Once you have decided on your picture arrangements, make notes of the sizes and shapes (vertical or horizontal), and then take your list to the stores and purchase your frames (Kohl's & Target also usually have a decent selection of ready-made frames). You will also want to decide if the space you are decorating and the color of frames you are purchasing, would look best with color, or b&w, or sepia prints. Then it will be much easier to order your prints.
Now if you are needing larger prints (16x20 or larger) or odd sized prints (such as perfect square or a very long rectangle), you will most likely need to order a custom frame from a framing shop. I offer custom framing and can give you a quote based on your needs. Most of the time, my custom frame pricing is very affordable, even compared to a the custom framing shop area in Michael's with a 40% or 50% coupon.
If you'd like to add a new look to a wall space in your home, call or email me to order new prints from any of your past photo sessions or get quotes on custom framing and I'll be glad to help you out.
Happy decorating!
' Til Next Time,
Julie
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
636-978-8834
New Website and More!
Thank you to everyone who has given me such positive feedback on my new website over the last couple weeks. I appreciate all of your kind words and your business.
More good news is that I am officially set up to accept major credit cards through the shopping cart in my proofing galleries. VISA, MASTERCARD, & DISCOVER are the three major credit cards that are payment options when you check-out with your orders for enlargements or specialty photo products.
The last couple weeks, I've had many photo sessions and I thought I'd share a few of the images I took over in Breeze, Illinois. One of my families that I've done pictures for in the past, hired me to come out to their farm and do their family pictures on their land this time. Let me tell you, I LOVED their space. So much character! and my mind was just reeling with all of the ideas I could do with the old metal barn, an old rustic white barn, the lake, trees, tall straw grass, etc. And you know, they also had a little playground/swingset in their yard where we got the best smiles! (Not to mention, their children are precious!)
Take a look at the images below and to see more of this photo session, click on the link here to view their slideshow.
http://elizabethannphotography.com/viewing/?slideshowID=39038
Thanks to Sam & Amber for inviting me to visit and capture these beautiful images for them.
' Til Next Time,
Julie
More good news is that I am officially set up to accept major credit cards through the shopping cart in my proofing galleries. VISA, MASTERCARD, & DISCOVER are the three major credit cards that are payment options when you check-out with your orders for enlargements or specialty photo products.
The last couple weeks, I've had many photo sessions and I thought I'd share a few of the images I took over in Breeze, Illinois. One of my families that I've done pictures for in the past, hired me to come out to their farm and do their family pictures on their land this time. Let me tell you, I LOVED their space. So much character! and my mind was just reeling with all of the ideas I could do with the old metal barn, an old rustic white barn, the lake, trees, tall straw grass, etc. And you know, they also had a little playground/swingset in their yard where we got the best smiles! (Not to mention, their children are precious!)
Take a look at the images below and to see more of this photo session, click on the link here to view their slideshow.
http://elizabethannphotography.com/viewing/?slideshowID=39038
Thanks to Sam & Amber for inviting me to visit and capture these beautiful images for them.
' Til Next Time,
Julie
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner and moms, if you are wishing for a new family photo session, tell your husbands to call or email me! When he purchases a gift certificate for you, I will throw in a FREE 8x10, at no extra charge. (This will count in addition to your regular EA Photo Club discounts.) This would also be a great idea for YOUR mother or mother-in-law.
One of my special clients, also a mom, recently had her daughter's 5 year pictures taken with me. She is a mother to four children all under the age of 6 (one set of twins) and let me tell you, they are one of the neatest families. I love working with them. These last set of pictures we just did are some of my favorites of all time! I had to share the slideshow with you. (Click below to view slideshow.)
Meet Olivia....
To view Olivia's slideshow, click here:
http://jscarpace.photobiz.com/viewing/?slideshowID=32160
Enjoy!
' Til Next Time,
Julie
636-978-8834 or elizabethannphoto@charter.net
One of my special clients, also a mom, recently had her daughter's 5 year pictures taken with me. She is a mother to four children all under the age of 6 (one set of twins) and let me tell you, they are one of the neatest families. I love working with them. These last set of pictures we just did are some of my favorites of all time! I had to share the slideshow with you. (Click below to view slideshow.)
Meet Olivia....
To view Olivia's slideshow, click here:
http://jscarpace.photobiz.com/viewing/?slideshowID=32160
Enjoy!
' Til Next Time,
Julie
636-978-8834 or elizabethannphoto@charter.net
Tulip Festival in Forest Park
Have you ever been down to the tulip festival in Forest Park? It is gorgeous! Thousands of tulips in bloom around the Jewel Box area. Every spring, I schedule a day to be down there to do photo sessions and the pictures are always beautiful. I have ONE spot left for this event. This Sunday, April 18 at 3:00pm and the weather forecast looks great. Call or email me today to grab this last opening. Here are some images from last year's tulip festival photo sessions for you to enjoy...
' Til Next Time,
Julie
636-978-8834
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
www.elizabethannphotography.com
' Til Next Time,
Julie
636-978-8834
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
www.elizabethannphotography.com
Gallery Wrap Canvas Prints...25% OFF !!!
Starting tomorrow, April 1st and through the end of the month, all gallery wrap canvas prints will be 25 % off the regular price! What a great present for Mother's Day which is right around the corner. You can use any image that I've taken for you in the past or if you are interested in scheduling a new photo session, contact me today to set up something for this beautiful spring weather we are having. I've listed the regular prices for gallery wrap canvases below for your reference (other sizes available upon request).
Gallery Wrap Canvases
8x10 $100.00
10x10 $100.00
12x12 $110.00
11x14 $110.00
16x16 $130.00
16x20 $140.00
20x24 $160.00
20x30 $180.00
24x30 $200.00
Call or email me to place your order! Please allow two weeks for processing and shipping.
(additional tax & s/h charges will apply)
' Til Next Time,
Julie
636-978-8834
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
Spring Special for 2010
I know it's been a REALLY long time since I blogged last, but better late than never! 2009 was a great year for Elizabeth Ann Photography thanks to all of my loyal clients and all of my NEW clients as well. Just letting all of you know that I am running a special on session fees (regularly $50.00) again this spring for a couple particular dates. What a great way to get pictures with Easter outfits or just update those family pictures. Here they are...
$10.00 off Session Fees on Saturday, March 27 at Fort Zumwalt Park. Here are the times left available...
3:00, 4:00, 5:00pm
$20.00 off Session Fees on Tuesday, March 30 at St. Peters Rec Plex. Here are the times left available...
9:30am, 10:30am, 2:30pm
Contact me via email or phone to snag one of these time slots before they are all gone! You can get great pictures that look like this...
Thanks to Lori (one of my loyal long-time clients) for choosing me to photograph little Kaden last week. We had a great time and how could I not get great shots of this cutie! Lori, you will receive a free 5x7 for being featured on my blog! (This will be one of my new incentives, along with more, coming this year! Stay tuned...)
' Til next time,
Julie
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
636-978-8834
Spring Break Specials !
I have some great specials to share with you! First let me tell you that I am offering a discounted session fee price for three spring dates that are coming up. I have never offered a special like this before! If you book a photo session with me on Sunday, March 22 (afternoon time slots available) or Saturday, Mar 28 (one morning and some afternoon time slots available), or Sunday, March 29 (afternoon time slots available only) you will receive $20 off your session fee !!! These discounted session fees are only good on these dates and the outdoor locations are pre-determined. This is a first come, first serve basis so contact me via email to reserve your time ! email address: elizabethannphoto@charter.net
Next, I am offering a 20% discount AND FREE shipping & handling on the newest design of photo handbags that I offer, through March 31 . It is called the Mandy handbag.....
Our stylish hobo shoulder bag has a supple single leather strap and 2 ½" leather collar. Personalize this fashion-statement with your favorite photo and choice of gusset fabric. This zipper closure bag with chrome hardware, interior 8" zipper pocket and 2 slip pockets is this season's newest must-have bag.
These handbags can be ordered with an image from a new photo session you'd like to book with me OR with any previous session we've had. They make great Mother's Day gifts for yourself or for and special grandma in your life. There are many other styles available and you can visit my website for some of the other designs or contact me and I can email you pictures of some of the other latest ones. The other designs are not discounted but I am offering FREE shipping & handling ($8.95 savings) on these bags as well until March 31. Call or email me today with your order!
If you know of someone who may be interested in either of these Spring Break specials, forward this information along. Remember, for every referral you send me, you & your friend will receive a free 5x7 with your next order!
' Til Next Time,
Julie
636-978-8834
elizabethannphoto@charter.net
Valentine's Day Specials
I know a lot of you have been telling me for some time, that you want to order a piece of photo jewelry or a photo handbag or gallery wrapped print....well, Valentine's Day is right around the corner and this would be a perfect time to give the "hint" to your husband or boyfriend that you would love this as a Valentine's gift. It will last a lot longer than roses will, and be so much more special!
I am offering 10% off on all specialty photo products through the end of January! Please email me with your order no later than Jan. 31st to ensure that you will receive your gift in time for that special day. To give your husband the hint, just send him my email address or the link to my blog or website and he can order himself directly through me. Go to my website and previous blog entries to see more sample pictures of some of these specialty photo products. We can use any of the pictures I have taken for you in the past OR if you have your own digital image that you'd like to use, we can use that too.
' Til next time,
Julie
Grandparents
Over the Christmas break I had the privilege of photographing one of my littlest clients, Molly, with her grandparents. Molly is a little over a year and I have photographed her a couple times already, but this was extra special because I was doing a photo session with her and some of her favorite people, Grandmee & PaPa. Molly's mom had called me because she thought it would be fun to get some pictures of Molly with her grandparents who had just arrived from out of town, since they do not get to see each other as often as they would like because they live so far apart. Well, you never would have guessed that they do not see each other that much, because Molly was so happy and comfortable with them. I just had to share these images with you....
I love to capture families just interacting with their children or grandchildren....there is so much more emotion felt when viewing images like these.....
Molly peeking back at us while she takes a short walk with Grandmee & PaPa.....
PaPa put Molly on his shoulders and she was just fascinated with his hair!
Then Grandmee got a little one-on-one time with Molly and they were just giggling away! ........
I love this next picture below because of how you can see the differences in generations between them....so beautiful!
All of these pictures make me realize how special grandparents are in our lives and the lives of our children....
' Til Next Time,
Julie