I stalked her, and she was totally worth it!  Congratulations to Jessie and his girl Beth!

Love them like they are my own!  Just wish we could see them more often.

No, really, they did put a spell on me, because I have so much to do and surely shouldn’t be spending my afternoon looking at them,…but seriously they are so cute and I can’t help myself! 

yes, he played hard to get.  I got out the smarties and he decided I wasn’t so bad after all!

Now for a special note to parents.  I have been spending a lot of time with the little ones at different pre-schools.  I love them all, but sometimes they don’t love me, and I will not force them.  Some kids are into pictures, some kids are into pictures not today but maybe tomorrow, some kids just won’t do it no matter what tricks we try (teachers work their tails off on picture day people, tell them thank you the next time you see them!).  I find it funny and love to see all their different reactions to me and my camera and I always learn something and I do my best to use that Psychology background I actually paid for to work it out, but sometimes it just isn’t going to work.  Again, I will not force them, I will not torture them, because it just isn’t that important for me to make them hate having their picture taken.  Believe me, I am a mother of two…one who has loved the camera since birth and the camera loves him back and one who just isn’t photogenic, but he is warming up to it now that he is 6!…I know it is frustrating, but do not force it.  It will come, when they are ready.  Learn to love their different expressions and not want those perfect smiles.  The smiles will come…in time.  Sincerely, DeEdra

It’s deadline time. 

Cards–You can buy an image or images and design your own card.  Images are $35 each until the end of the year and then they go back up to regular price $65.  We can design a card for you and you can buy that design or we can print cards for you.  We will not order cards for you after December 1st.  Again, I am not going to be the one responsible for you sending cards out late.  You are welcome to print them yourself that late.

Orders–They are due on December 3, 2010.  Orders received after this date will get a rush charge and shipping fees added on to total invoice price.  Shipping is $6 until the end of the year.  The rush charge is $25.

Office Closing December 10th–I need a week to get my life back in order before the boys are out of school.  I will do some appts. over the break, but do not guarantee anything other than the pictures being taken.  You may have to wait until after the first of the year to see them. 

Books–Family (single photo sessions, family, senior, baby, etc) albums can be ordered through November 15th.  No wedding album orders will be put ahead of others for the holiday season.  All albums must be paid in full prior to me placing an order.

Fall Appts.–I am almost booked.  Saving some days for reschedules due to weather problems only.  So, sorry if we can’t get you in.  Remember I do not shoot photos during bad light times of day.  I will not change that for anyone, because I will be unhappy with the outcome and so will you.  And, yes, the time is changing soon, so those 5pm appts are all done.  Also, Sundays are all done after the 7th (and I am booked).  I will have worked 8 Sundays in a row and Kevin is starting to get cranky about that, so I’m all done with it until next year. 

I still have appts available before and after Thanksgiving.  Those sessions are 1 hour and the fee is $100.  Also, the payment is due when you book the session and the sessions are at a location of my choice.

This business continues to grow, and I am so Blessed to be so busy this time of year and have so many new and old customers who I am so thankful for!  Thank you all so much!

Sorry for all the rules, but they are completely necessary for me to stay sane and fair. 

Yah, my job is fun.  Be jealous.

You might find this a little strange…but I don’t.  It really was fun and I love cemeteries.  They are beautiful, full of history and so artistic.  Can’t wait to take the boys back in their costumes!  Thanks Ann.  You and your girls are too much fun.  What can we do next month?  Can’t wait! 

Everybody has been coordinating so well this year, but I must give Melissa an extra pat on the back for these outfits.  So much fun!  Another great day at the park.

Now I have to revisit the “I don’t have a square to spare” blog.  I have 9 appts. in the next 3 days and the weather is looking a little iffy.  So, I can’t book anything until I make sure these appts. get done or get rescheduled.  I will re-evaluate available appts. next week.