HOLIDAY SESSIONS ALREADY?? What you should know about booking your Holiday sessions early!

I know it seems a little weird to start thinking about Christmas and holiday sessions already, but honestly it's not too early. July is actually the perfect time to start planning ahead and quite a common time for private photographers and studios to book for these sessions. I know a lot of private photographers that book up fast and early. Many people make the common mistake of waiting until the holiday's roll around to book a session and consequently they end up missing out and having to settle with some chain studio in a crowded impersonal mall, and super cheesy photos. Ick!

Typically, I get a few bookings for holidays through out the very early parts of the year, but as we start approaching the middle of the year I get more and more bookings for fall and especially holiday sessions for the family and kiddos.

I would definitely recommend that you do not wait until any longer than July /August to book fall sessions and no later than August /September to book holiday sessions. Fall sessions only run about 2 weekends in September or October (this year will be held in October only) and we do fun fall set up's with pumpkins and all kinds of harvest time props.

Then holiday sessions begin immediately after running most weekends from the end of October with the cut off for Holiday sessions in the first weekend of December.

I do not do Holiday sessions beyond that point due to the time that I need to take to get everyone's edits done, order customized holiday cards, products, prints, CD's and books, get them out and completed in time for Christmas gift giving and card sending. It is definitely a BUSY time of the year around here.

To add to the Shutterfly Kisses Chaos this year, I am taking my maternity leave starting the first week of September and will be out until the second week of October. This means I will not be answering any Studio /business E-Mails, or booking any sessions until I return. With a new addition joining our family this September, I am not accepting as many appointments as I typically do for the Holidays, so appointments will be very limited and held on weekends only. (Sat & Sun)

I just want to elaborate a bit more on what happens during my studio holiday sessions...

Holiday sessions are tons of fun with fresh new holiday props each year for the babies and kids. Families love coming in to update the yearly family portrait and have something special to send to family for Christmas. Now is the perfect time to capture the love between your rapidly growing family. I do make and offer holiday cards specially customized for your family. It helps take the work and stress out of your annual Christmas time card writing and they make GREAT gifts for family and friends. Just leave everything up to us and we have it ready for you to send out in time for Christmas. Don't forget we also do custom holiday photo ornaments, custom books, completely framed prints, jewelry and more! A full list of holiday product and gifts to be released soon. Watch for that!

If your wondering if I do outdoor sessions or in-home sessions, the answer to this is absolutely!!

I will be doing one outdoor "Fall Days" Sessions weekend and one outdoor "Jolly Holiday" sessions weekend only. The dates for the weekend outdoor sessions will be announced within a few days from now and these are limited to three families each weekend day. Regular outdoor/on location rates will apply for the outdoor sessions.

Please let me know if you are interested in a family session in your own home. It's always wonderful and very special to be able to professionally and creatively capture your family in the comfort of your own home sitting in front of your fireplace, Christmas tree, out in front of your home etc.


So please remember that waiting until October or later to book could mean you may not be able to get a spot in for Holiday sessions due to the very limited appointments I will be taking this year.

I love each and everyone of my clients and I hope to see you and your family for the Holidays!

To kick off the official holiday booking season, I am offering my "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" special. Valid until the last day of July ONLY. No exceptions!

Take advantage of the reduced session rate and special FREE gift included when you book your holiday session. Refer a friend, get an additional FREE gift!

Be prepared to book a Holiday date for your session. The July special is valid for in studio sessions only. Please book by contacting me directly. Please do not refer to my bookfresh calendar to book. The dates and times will not be available via book fresh.

And enough of the formalities....On to the special!!