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Friday, November 7, 2008

Pricing Updates on the Website!

After getting feedback from several of my most devoted clients, I have implemented a few changes in my collection pricing. Coffee table books have been replaced with proof books or an additional print credit. This allowed me to lower collection prices a bit! Great, right? So, go, go, go check it out!

A big thanks to all of you that have given me feedback on my new website. I really appreciate seeing things from my clients' perspectives!

On a personal note, I want everyone know how much I appreciate your business. I also understand that some of you may no longer be clients of Frogs and Faeries. I thank you for the business you have given me and hope that you will keep me in mind as a possible photographer in the future.

I have sat and thought long and hard over what to do with my business. Many of you may not know, but custom photography involves much more than just your session. From the beginning to end of my involvement with each client, I invest 10-15 hours on each session. This includes pre-session consultation, travel time, session, blog preview, hand proofing each image, gallery hosting, processing and ordering, packaging, etc. I have been working upwards of 70+ hours a week with anywhere from 8 - 10 sessions each week. Many nights, I stay up to 2 or 3 in the morning working. I have lost many precious hours with my children because of my long hours. With the majority of you having young children yourselves, I know you can appreciate this. I do feel that photography is my true calling in life, but for me to continue doing this, it must be beneficial for my family. When creating my professional pricing guide, I formulated it in the hopes that there was something there for everyone with the option to purchase a la carte or through collections.

Again, thank you all for your understanding,

Heather

Thursday, November 6, 2008

C and E

I had so much fun today with my session with two little blondies, Caroline and Emily. We tromped all around Cannonsburgh! Little Emily was so cute. She wanted me to hold her just about the whole time. Hmm . . . I think that may have been a clever ploy to keep from getting her picture taken!

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This image is soooooooo Emily!
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I love the color of the leaves in the background.
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See I told ya - hats make the picture!
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Watch out, ladies! He's a charmer!

Meet Lucas who may possibly be the most easy to get along with kid I have ever worked with! I asked Lucas if he wanted to go take a picture on the bridge, and he looks at Mom and says, "Whatever Mrs. Heather wants to do!" I love this kiddo! I would seriously take him home in a heart beat! Mom and Dad, go ahead and pat yourselves on the back - you've done an outstanding job with this fella!

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I love this time of year!
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This is probably my favorite spot to photograph. I love how the light on the leaves reflects on the water.
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I'm tellin' ya - he is a charmer!
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Last minute cancellation! Bad for them! Good for you! :)

My Friday appointment has had to cancel. Anyone need a session? I'd love to fill this spot if anyone is interested.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Sisters

I had such a great session today with two beauties! I had a blast with Addeline and Audrey. I think they liked me quite a bit too. Addeline even gave me her "magic" stick to keep! Thanks again, Audrey!

Mom and Dad - enjoy!

Addeline - Beautiful blue eyes are a definitely a trait these sisters share!
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Audrey
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I love, love, love this one! I think I may add a texture to it.
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What a pretty girl! Again - look at those eyes!
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Something about this one speaks volumes to me.
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I have been anxiously awaiting this session because I knew I had just the right storyboard for it.
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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Website is now updated!

I have finished my new website! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Effective Monday, November 3, all future sessions will be subjected to new pricing guide.

Have a great night!

Heather

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Saturday's Session

Today, my hubby and I traveled to White House for a session with his aunt's family and her sister's family. We met in a subdivision that had the prettiest landscaping, a bridge, gazebo, and a waterfall. What more could a girl ask for? I have so many great images from this session; I can't wait for you guys to see them all!

Here are all the cousins.
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I love this one. I think it looks like he's praying!
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I love this girl! Her hair looked SO good! I think she totally rocked this picture!
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Aww . . . they really do love each other!
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4 boys and all with "A" names. Let's see if I can get this right!
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Ashton
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Avery (not Addison!)
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Addison (not Avery!)
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and Baby Alex
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The whole crew!
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I had originally decided to only include one pic of each kiddo, but I couldn't resist this one. I think it looks like the cover to a country music album!
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