CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE!

I had SUCH a great time hosting a “Session w/ Santa”… I’m certain I had just as much fun as the children did.  I love Christmas cheer, and seeing everyone in the holiday spirit!  If you haven’t signed up yet, there are still some available times for tomorrow (12/3/11).  Click here to book!

PLEASE NOTE, $30 FEE DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING, OR YOUR TIME WILL NOT BE SECURED.
*UP TO FOUR (4) CHILDREN MAY BE INCLUDED W/ ONE SESSION.
FIVE (5) OR MORE CHILDREN WILL REQUIRE A SECOND SESSION TO BE SCHEDULED, IN BACK TO BACK TIME SLOTS.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

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Announcing Limited Edition Sessions!  (and don’t worry families w/ boys… another event will be coming up specifically celebrating the special little boys in your life!

SCHEDULE HERE!

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What a great way to end the 12 Days of Giveaways… Thank you all so much, for joining in on the fun!  Here are the winners, drawn at random via Random.org.  Please watch your emails for your prizes!

$5 Amazon.com Gift Certificates;
1.  Sarah
2.  Becky

$5 The Vintage Pearl Gift Certificates;
1.  Julie
2.  Shelly B

$25 Gift Certificate for Imaginate Photography
Mel

Kelly’s Bakery & Cafe “lunch for two” certificate
Kristin

Merry Christmas!

Since today is the very last day of the 12 Days of Giveaways, I wanted to do something so that several winners could take part in the fun!  Entries will be accepted through midnight 12/24/10 for these!  These are some of my favorites, so I thought I’d share..

Here are the details;

TWO people will win a $5 Amazon.com online gift certificates;

Two people will win a $5 gift certificate to The Vintage Pearl;

$25 Gift Certificate for Imaginate Photography (good through 12/31/11);

Kelly’s Bakery & Cafe “Lunch for Two” gift certificate;

Giveaway is open from 12/22/10 through midnight 12/23/10.  Winner will be announced on Christmas Eve morning 12/24/10.  Winners are drawn at random.  To enter, you must do one (or more) of the following below.  Each item will earn you one entry.  Have fun!

1.  Post a link to this blog post on your FB wall telling your friends to check out the giveaway  (leave a comment stating you did so)

2.  Blog about this giveaway on your personal blog if you have one (leave a comment w/ your blog link)

3.  Tweet about this giveway (leave a comment w/ your twitter name)

4.  Leave a comment telling what part YOU do in making your friends or family feel special, especially during the holiday season

Thanks to everyone for entering!  I loved reading your special holiday memories!

The winner of 12 Days of Giveaways- Day 10 (a $50 Imaginate gift certificate to gift to another) is…..

Thanks to everyone for entering!  Looks like you guys love The Vintage Pearl as much as I do!

**Another reminder that entries received after midnight (CST) will not be eligible for the prior day’s giveaway** (sorry, have to be fair & stick w/ the rules)

The winner of 12 Days of Giveaways- Day 6 is….. Congrats to entry #14, belonging to Kate!  Please watch your email w/ details for your gift certificate..

Thanks to those who played along!  The randomly drawn winner is…..

Congrats, entry #5, belonging to Sarah M!  Watch for your $20 Kelly’s gift certificate in your mailbox!

If you’re needing prints for holiday gifts, the last day to place your order is Monday, December 13th to ensure delivery prior to Christmas!

Thanks!

Starts now!

Click HERE to take advantage of this offer
(Click on Online Ordering, then Gift Cards)
Click HERE to take advantage of this offer
(Click on Online Ordering, then Gift Cards)

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Here are the 2010 holiday card designs available!  All cards come in sets of 24, and include envelopes..  Aren’t they snazzy?  (does anyone use that word anymore?.. lol)…

Are you a fan of Imaginate Photography on Facebook? If not, you could be missing out! Often times there are specials/promos or announcements made there that you might not see… And now, if you’re surfing Facebook and remember you need to schedule your next session, just go to the fan page and you can click on the “Book Now!” tab… Easy peasy!

*this post is stationed at the top of the blog during the contest.. Please scroll down for current updates*

*Did you know that approximately 1 in almost every 7 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime?
*Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, after skin cancer?
*Did you know breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer, and is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 35 to 54?
*Did you know that in recent years, there’s been an explosion of life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement.
(information from © 2009 WebMD, LLC and breastcancer.org)

The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. NBCF accomplishes this mission through various initiatives. NBCF programs provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

Imaginate Photography has teamed up w/ some other local businesses to help raise money & awareness for breast cancer!  See contest details below, to be entered into a random drawing!  One special entry will receive a gift basket containing the following goodies;

-Gift Certificate for a Complimentary Portrait Session from Imaginate Photography
-$20 Gift Certificate to Kelly’s Bakery (donated by Kelly’s Cafe & Bakery)
-Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (donated by Mavidea Technology Group, LLC)
-Gift Certificate for one dozen specialty filled cupcakes OR one small filled & decorated cake (donated by Cup Cakee’s)
(basket valued at $300!!)

Or you can also CLICK HERE to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  Send me a copy of your donation, and receive a 10% OFF discount code for any Imaginate Photography product of your choice!CLICK HERE TO EMAIL YOUR ENTRY

And the randomly drawn Imaginate Photography Facebook fan is…………………………..

#335- Eric Vanasdale
CONGRATS, Eric!  You’ve been randomly drawn to receive the following… Please check your email for details, and THANKS for being a fan!

20-30 minute mini session, on location
1 digital high res file
1- 8×10 gift print
$50 print credit
Valued at $190!!
*can be used during 2010 or 2011

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

To support Childhood Cancer, eat at Chili’s TODAY when
100% of profits go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of
prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment
based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.

So please visit your local Chili’s tonight in support of Childhood Cancer!

Hard to believe another year is coming to a close.. A big thank you to all the Imaginate clients & supporters!!

October dates have been filled, and ONLY TWO dates remain open for November, and a handful for December.. Book yours now to secure your spot!

Click here to book!

**Please note your session date & time will NOT be secured and blocked to others until your session fee has been paid, which is due at time of booking**

Each day I wake up, and I’m not only thankful to be able to be a SAHM (stay at home mommy) and  have time w/ my family, but I always feel so blessed to have a career that I’m passionate about as well..  Working w/ the great people that I meet is absolutely amazing..  And not only that, when I open my email to find kind words from you all in my Inbox, it’s like adding sprinkles to an already delish cupcake!  (yes, a food comparison.. I love cupcakes & all their goodness..hehe) Thank you for always encouraging me w/ your feedback, and allowing me to capture your precious memories!

Thought I would share some of my recent “sprinkles”..

I am often asked about newborn sessions, and “how they go”… Well, a typical newborn session is completely unpredictable!  Yep, that’s an oxymoron statement!  lol  I thought I would share a blog post on a couple of Q&A’s about newborn photography.  If you ever have questions regarding portrait sessions, please let me know!  Who knows, it may even become part of my next blog Q&A

What is the difference between a custom photographer and going to a chain storefront location?
Part of being a custom photographer means that instead of having a 30-45min window of scheduled opportunity to capture the precious newborn picture that we all want, I dedicate my time & talent knowing that it might take 1 hour, but it also could take up to 3-4 hours.  This is one of the qualities of being a custom portrait photographer that I pride myself on.  I enjoy what I do, and taking care of my clients’ needs is a huge part of what I do.  I ensure them that we WILL get successful shots that they want & deserve of their sweet newborn.

What if my baby isn’t sleepy, and doesn’t seem to cooperate to get the cute newborn shots?
On occasion I have a newborn that is not in the mood to sleep, or just having a “off”/fussy kind of day.. That’s OKAY.  This happens, and I really 100% make sure newborns are comfortable, and work WITH them, not vice versa.  It’s important to be comfortable in working w/ newborns & I feel that experience and dedication has given me this quality.

A brand new item that’s been added to the Imaginate product line up is a digital collection.. The pictures don’t even come close to showing how gorgeous the case really is.. This custom designed CD case comes w/ purchase of the digital collection, containing your keepsake images inside. At your next portrait session, ask for a peek and I’d love to show you, so you can see for yourself! =)