So I love black Friday and cyber Monday as much as all of you, who doesn’t want a great deal?  I’ve had a fantastic year this year and to show my appreciation I’m doing something I have never done and that’s offer a gift certificate special. I’m offering 4 gift certificate options for 2012 sessions from now until 11:59pm on 11/28/11.  Each certificate is discounted $50!

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If you’ve been neglecting getting your family photo done or you know someone who is having a baby, this is a gift you or your loved one will absolutely love, long after your iPad2 has passed.  I recently read a post on why people put off getting their family photo done, 2 reasons….1.) the same old excuse….I don’t like how I look, I hate my hair, I need to lose weight….2.) $$$.   Let me address both of those…I love every photo I have of my parents as well as my husband’s family.  I’ve asked a few people recently…”Do you ever look at your family photos and say…I would love this photo if only my mom was a little thinner or her hair styled differently?”…Isn’t that ridiculous? of course not!!  ….Secondly, my clients who have said to me….”when we first getting our kids photographed it seemed expensive and we weren’t sure we wanted to do it, as our kids have grown we look back and are so happy we made this investment, they grew up so fast, we can’t imagine not having our photos.  They’re memories we can’t afford to live without”. A to the MEN!

It’s time people!! Commit to having fabulous photos in 2012! Gift certificate are available for purchase until 12/17/11 but only on sale until 11:59pm on 11/28/11.

Certificates will be mailed directly to you but can be mailed elsewhere if you indicate that in your order.  Sessions must take place before 10/1/12 and expire on 11/1/12 (because its just not pretty outside after that).

Can’t wait to see your beautiful smiles in 2012!

Forest Hills Public Schools put on what I have to believe is the nicest dance in the area.  I’ve had the privilege of photographing this event (with a magnificent team by my side) for the past 4 years and every year it gets better and better.   Splashes of color everywhere, a fabulous red carpet for the girls as they make their grand entrance, vases of roses on every table, and a beautiful spread of food from D&W that certainly was “extraordinary”.  O’Grady orthodontics describe  themselves as “building smiles” and that’s exactly what this event does and it’s so fitting for them to be one of the sponsors.  Scott Ptak is the amazing DJ for this event and that dance floor is packed every second of the night.It was so great to see so many familiar faces, 4 girls that I had done their newborn photos, one Dad who’s wedding I shot 9 years ago, 2 flower girls who were in weddings from last year and several families that I’ve done portrait sessions for. It was  like a mid-winter reunion!! I had a few girls & their Dads stop to say that it was their last year, they were outgrowing the Daddy-Daughter dance (I refrained from crying) and I also met some new little friends that I hope to see again next year.  Here is a small handful of images from this delightful event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our cameras but most of all thanks for bringing your girl to an event that she will never forget. Your time and attention are the most valuable things you have to offer her.

Enjoy!