Lots and lots of new stuff….

I have a much needed administration and get caught up week so thought I’d make it a priority to get some updates for you! Our newsletter went out and if you did not receive one, and would like to,  just drop me an email and I’ll send it out to you and get you on the list!

We have 2 Limited Editions for the month of February. The first one is for our Cupid Cuties and is for the dates of February 12th and 13th. Limited Edition. Our Limited Editions are a special “themed” set, a mini session, and receive special pricing. We offer them only once a year so if you like it, you need to plan for it! Our Cupid Cutie! is a mini session of about 15 minutes of your little girl (or boy if you dont mind pink wings!!) with our gorgeous, pink, cupid wings. Sessions are $65 with $35 being a print credit. Packages start at $65. Special pricing and packages are given for our LE’s. Age recommendations are 6 months (IF sitting) to 2 years. We provide the tutus, halo and wings! No clothing changes are available and no additional subjects are allowed for this Edition. if you have more children that you would liked photographed with this session you will need to purchase an additional sitting and package. Our wings are custom designed and special order, and only one set has come in! Next year we will be able to accomodate a small group of little Cupids! Call for appointment, when full Cupid will be closed for the year!! 989.720.9658

Of course we have something for the our little gentlemen! If he is still that cuddly little boy..then you will love our Teddy Bear Parade! Although the initial plan had been to use this for just our little boys, I found when used with a tutu and a little pink flower..it’s adorable for the cuddly girls as well! If you can still hug and squeeze that baby..then take advantage of this Limited Edition! The dates are February 26th and 27th. Call early for your appointment. Sessions are $65 with $35 going for a print credit. No siblings or little friends in this one as we only have one hat! Also, this session is recommended for ages 6 months to 2 years. Your child MUST be able to sit on their own. Mind you they don’t have to sit well..you can put your arm behind him/her to keep them steady! Call or email for an appointment at 989.720.9658 and maureen@maureenhartsonphotography.com

I love our Beautiful Baby Program. 4 sessions throughout your babies first year (sometimes if they start a little late, we’ll extend to 18 months). We catch all the milestones, sitting, crawling, climbing up and finally the Birthday! At each age we showcase their growth. My favorite lately is around the 6 month old babies! Our showcase for that age is their sitting on their own. If they’re not quite sitting, we give them a few weeks and then they don’t do too bad! We also showcase their special relationship with mom or dad. It’s a wonderful time to capture..they change so fast! The Beautiful Baby program gives special pricing and special products specifically for our baby planners.
As great as it is..I hated not seeing those babies once they “graduated” from the plan. I know how important it is to capture them through their early childhood years, but I also know, especially in this economy, how tough it would be to pay for full sessions. Those thoughts led to the planning and creating of our Beautiful Child plan. Designed for ages 1 (or 18 months if coming out of the baby plan) and up. The plan includes a 20, 30 or 40 page album that we add 2 pages to each time you come in. If you come in twice a year (birthday and maybe Christmas, or summer..or Limited Edition) then it would take 5 years of documenting your ever changing child to fill your album. Here’s the great part..you will never pay for a session! You pay for your album, and then you can come in for any sessions, anytime of the year with no session fees. With that you will also receive preferred pricing and preferred scheduling and EACH time you come in, you’ll fill a spread in your Beautiful Child album! Albums start at $525 and only require a $375 deposit to enroll in the plan. You’ll then be billed $50 a month until your album is paid for. It’s a fantastic plan that I’m thrilled to offer. We encourage each child to have their own album, (that way when they are grown, they’ll each have their own!) but if that is not practical for your family, we certainly have the option to add a sibling or family member into their sessions! Just think of it…5 years (or until your album is full) of free sessions, preferred pricing, and an album that fills as your child changes and grows! If you are interested, give me a call or email for complete details and to take advantage of the new Limited Editions coming up! 989.720.9658 or maureen@maureenhartsonphotography.com

Ok…I need to give you an update on our Behind Closed Doors sessions. I had HOPED to have everything ready to go so we could shoot in January and have everything ready for Valentine’s Day. However, it all took a little longer to get together than I had expected. We are finally ready to begin offering these “hot momma” parties! Our Behind Closed Door parties are for married women to get that chance to feel beautiful, sexy and have a product when it’s over to give to their husbands. Whether it be for Father’s Day (if your hubby is a daddy..don’t let him forget you are NOT only a mommy!), a birthday, an anniversary or just a really cool, really sexy surprise, you will want to plan ahead for these. Some of the products are custom and involve special orders, so this is not likely something you can do at the last minute. I am here to help you, give advice and to guide you through a fantastic experience! It takes one Hostess who carefully chooses her favorite married sisters and friends. She mails out the provided invitations, gets her clothing together  and the rest is done by us! She can earn money to spend on her own product. We provide the setting by closing the studio down for  your private party, provide hor’ duerves, a couple great sets and how can it NOT be great when it is a total Girls Night!!! If you are interested, email me and I will send you information!!

~ by maureenhartson on February 4, 2009.