Baby Roman

I wanted to share a newbie shoot I did about a week and a half ago. Sweet baby Roman arrived about a week early, so I was so excited to get over to his house to do his shoot. His parents live way up in the hills overlooking gorgeous lake travis, so the atmosphere was just so tranquil and peaceful, it's no wonder Roman slept through his entire shoot. He was so good to me and even when I was done, he kept on snoozing. His Mommy and Daddy are the most laid back new parents EVER! I couldn't have asked for a better set of parents to work with, and such an easy going baby. I am so sad that they will be leaving Austin and moving to IL by September. Just made this session that much more special.

Congratulations A & E on your beautiful new baby boy!

Family Session Outdoor Dates Fall & Holiday 2010

Just a quick post to mention the two weekend dates I will have for outdoor family sessions this Fall & Holiday.




Saturday October 16th 2010 - One spot left @ 6:30pm (Sunset)

Sunday November 7th 2010- Two spots left @ 10:00am & 4:00pm

Email me to reserve a spot before they are gone.

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!!

The "G" family

Sneak peek that I have promised the "G" family I would get up. A bit behind, but here it is!

We decided to venture on out to Zilker Botanical gardens for thier shoot. Wow is it getting hot out there too! Good thing the gardens have ample shade! It's always a gorgeous little Austin spot to hold a session.

Little Miss "I" did a sweet job of posing and giving me all of her unique little looks. What a cutie pie! Here are a few from our morning....

The winners of the facebook fan giveaway are...

Thank you everyone who participated and had such wonderful things to say. I really appreciate all of you who enjoy my work. :) You all rock!!

And on to the winners!!

Random.org pulled up three randomly generated numbers from 1-36

First place goes to #3-Devin Lucas Goodman
(1Hr Session, CD & $100 print credit)

Second place goes to #22-Jennifer Alvarez
(Mini session, & CD)

Third place goes to #34- Kellie Godwin
(Mini session & 1-5x7 print)

Congratulations!! I will be contacting you soon to set up your appointments!

To those of you who entered and did not win, I would like to give each of you $25.00 off any session until August 30th. (I will be on maternity leave the month of September)

You all are wonderful! Thank you so much!!!

Miss Tiffany

FACEBOOK FAN SESSION GIVEAWAY!!

Shutterfly Kisses Photography needs your help to get the facebook fan page active again! So I am giving three lucky facebook fans a FREE photo session and other goodies!



Let's face it. My Shutterfly Kisses FB Fan page is like a ghost town! :(



To enter:



1. Become a Shutterfly Kisses Photography facebook fan



2. Post one comment on my facebook page about what you like most about Shutterfly Kisses Photography.

3. Copy and paste this to your facebook page: "Shutterfly Kisses Photography is giving away three free photo sessions, and I just entered to win one of them! Ask me how."
And / or share this blog posting on your facebook page with link.


4. Tell all your friends who are not on facebook. :) (Not a requirement, but I sure hope you do.)





1st place winner: Free 1 hour photo session, full CD & $100 print credit (Valued @ $845.00)
2nd place winner: Free mini session & full CD (Valued @ $610.00)
3rd place winner: Free mini session & 1- 5x7 print (Valued @ $85.00)



Winners will be chosen by Random.org on Friday, 5.21.2010 @ 8:01PM CST.



Contest ends Friday 8:00PM CST May 21st Winner will be announced shortly thereafter.

Sessions won must take place before July, 30th, 2010.

HUGE Fathers Day Special And THE BIG 20 x 20 Gallery Wrap Canvas Giveaway!!

As you know, fathers day is June 20th. Just around the corner!

I am so excited to be offering such an awesome Fathers day special this year with some very cool incentives!

Plus, what better time to capture those precious little smiles & expressions? And what a gift for Dad! If you are looking for the perfect gift to give Dad this year, don't wait, as this special 10x10 collage print will be ready just in time! And what's even better is that the first three clients to book the special package #1 will receive a free upgrade to a 12 x 12 mounted collage print Valued at $129.00.

But wait!
I'm not done yet. Everyone who books any session on or before June, 5th 2010 & is a Shutterfly Kisses Photography face book fan will automatically be entered to win a 20 x 20 Gallery Wrap Canvas wall collage!

In addition...

-If you post this special on your facebook after you book, I will give you TWO entries for the contest.



-If you refer a friend who books I will DOUBLE your entry & you will receive a $25.00 gift certificate good towards prints and products! So you will get FOUR entries.



-For every additional freind that you refer who book before June 5th, I will continue to double your entries and gift certificates...meaning you will receive a $50.00 gift certificate on top of your $25.00 gift certificate, EIGHT entries and so on!



Ok..this is HUGE! We are talking about a big giveaway here. I have never given away anything this valuable before. Think about how surprised Dad will be and what a gorgeous addition to your home decor this will be hanging on your wall!

I can only accept a limited amount of appointments, so your odds of being the lucky winner of the canvas are great!

This is an awesome, AWESOME giveaway and it will be ready just in time to present to Daddy this Fathers day.

To qualify you MUST book & commit to a date on or before June 5th. Winner will be announced June 6th. Winner will be chosen by http://www.random.org/

Even if your not booking specifically for Fathers day, book just to capture a special milestone in your childs life. Capture him or her exactly as they are today, and you STILL qualify for this super neato special & giveaway contest!

(Free personalized text optional.)

Package # 1- $199.00 Includes 1 hour studio session, CD & One 10 x 10 Fathers Day Collage Print.

OR

Package # 2- $99.00 Includes 1 hour studio session & choice of one free high resolution photo.


HURRY! Limited spots available! Offer good until June 5th or until all appointment slots are fully booked!

*Limited amount of appointment /slots will be available.

*Special valid until June 5th, or until all spots are booked.

*In studio session only

*Must book and pay in advance to qualify.

*First three bookings for package # 1 receive a free upgrade to one professionally mounted 12x12 photo collage print.

*Offer expires June 5th 2010

*Canvas winner announced June 6th

*Gift certificates have no cash value and are non-transferrable.

*Gift certificate good towards any future session or print or digital product.