Holiday Deadlines (Tampa Photographer)

Bring on the holiday stress!
These are my deadlines:
December 5th- All holiday card "completed" order requests must be emailed today before 5:00pm
December 10th- All image requests must be submitted by today before 5:00pm
All orders received after December 10th will not be processed/received until January 2010
Come on .... you can do it! Just believe!

Is it really December (Tampa Child Photographer)

Is your house decorated with the best of the season? Can you smell the Frazier Fur each morning you wake up? Are your holiday cards ready to be sent out? Am I driving you crazy with holiday cheer yet? I truly love everything about December. From my oldest son's birthday to the antlers that hold on for "deer" life as I drive the streets in a mad panic purchasing holiday gifts! As a photographer, I also get to celebrate another year of amazing images, and the end of the holiday craziness. I am just amazed at how other photographers find the time to keep their blogs updated; especially from October-November.
So just last Sunday, after doing an eight hour wedding on Saturday, I was at Giggle Box taking Santa Photos. I have to tell you that I had my own personal Polar Express (one of the best movies ever so I highly recommend that you purchase it). The Santa that I worked with was the most amazing person that I had ever met. He is a Santa 365 days a year (yes, at the end, I did "believe"). The images are just amazing, and Santa thank you! People tell me all of the time how much fun I must have- and yes, it is the best job in the world. But do you know what truly energizes me- the compliments that I get from my clients! I love to listen to the comments made by people as they leave their session- just yesterday (taking more Santa Photos at Junior League) I heard one mom telling another mom how great I am with children- that the smiles I get from kids are not posed, but true candid giggles that only come from a crazy photographer. You see, these are my ah-ha moments- and as I wrap up my 2009 Holiday Photo Season, I realize that I never really grew up- Santa will always remain in my heart, and I will always be a giggling child behind my camera!

Black Friday Specials (Tampa kid and pet photographer)

Oh we are so close to Thanksgiving- I just love the smell of my house on Thanksgiving Day! This year, I have convinced (I think) my family to do a quick 5K with me. After running the half marathon on Sunday, I am ready to do something short and sweet. I was 40th out of 600+ women on Sunday in which I have to admit (do not think I am a jerk) that I did not even train for it. I did one 10 mile run, and still paced at a 8:49mile.
So in the spirit of Black Friday, please feel free to send me an email with a free wallet request on Friday only. Also, since my studio will be closed until Monday (a ton of on-location sessions and a 8 hour wedding on Saturday), please just mention Black Friday when you come to my studio the entire month of December. You will get a set of free wallets from any session plus 10% off of any purchases from my three vendors- Two Swings Studio, Kerri's Kreations and Hadley LLC. These are purchases that must be made at my studio.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I still have a few openings on this Sunday at Giggle Box- please email me if you want a spot!

Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirates Life For Me (Tampa Gasparilla Photographer)

I know what you are thinking.... it is only November, and we have two months to go until the Gasparilla Children's Parade. Well, as a photographer, we must always think ahead (my holiday sessions started in July if this gives you any idea of time). This is my ad for Tampa Bay Parenting that will hit on December 1st. Many thanks to my models and especially the amazing clothing by Kerri's Kreations!

So do you want your child to be on my float this year? I will have 15 minute pirate sessions in January. The cost is only $50.00 for one 8x10 or two 5x7's plus a free digital image. Did you see how cute the pirate necklaces are? I have to give a big thanks to the girls of Sweet Whimsy for these amazing necklaces! I am now taking 15 minute session requests for Saturday, January 9th from 9-3. I will have a contest to raise money for the Ronald McDonald (4 local houses) House. The contest will be during the month of January so make sure your cute little pirate(s) gets in for a session- I will give four children the chance to be on my float this year (plus one parent). My biggest thanks go to my assistant Caroline for working 10+ hour days, and putting up with the craziness that the holiday season brings- you are the best Caroline! She is my graphic designer, and is just super great!

Have a great weekend everyone! Off to the beach today for my beach holiday sessions!

Nicole Geller Photography (Tampa dog photographer)

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away....where in the world has 2009 gone? Have your ordered your holiday cards and holiday portraits yet? I have to tell you that I think the shorter winter days just make people go insane- dark afternoons and less hours are not a good combination (especially for photographers). I wanted to thank everyone that stopped by my booth at the Junior League Holiday Gift Market- it was a pet lovers and baby lovers paradise (kids paradise too with all of my ring pops). I will still honor my gift certificate special for all of my blog readers- if you spend a minimum of $100.00 on one gift certificate, I will match half of your amount for that one gift certificate (ex: pay $100.00, you get $150.00); no expiration on the gift certificates. I appreciate all of the booked sessions and Milestone Club Card Programs that I have sold after the event- just so great to talk to all of you! On another note, I have some great new products for the holidays- mini photo albums, holiday ornaments and of course very cute necklaces. If you have not stopped by the studio, you have to see what my three vendors have on display (just view my website for their vendor info). My studio is in South Tampa next to Friendship Park; 4220 W. Bay to Bay Blvd.
Did you book your pirate session yet? From January 4th-January 22, I will be taking 15 minute pirate sessions for $50.00. You get one 8x10 or two 5x7's and a free digital image. This is a contest to raise money for 4 of the local Ronald McDonald Houses. Your child will have a chance to be on my Children's Gasparilla Floast on January 23rd, 2010. The 15 minute Pirate Session blow out day is Saturday, January 9th from 9-3 so email me with your session time. I will have vendors there selling Pirate Gear for all of the upcoming Gasparilla Festivities! Happy Early Turkey Day- don't forget to challenge yourself with a 5K before now and Christmas (just avoid the festive 5 pound gain this year)

What a weekend! Tampa Child Photographer

Oh yes- what a weekend! It is Tuesday, and I am still recovering! A very special thank you to all of my loyal clients. The Saturday Holiday sessions were just great! I am so lucky to have the opportunity to see each family come back for these special sessions. The Bay to Bay stroll was so fun with a lot of traffic. One nice gentleman took the opportunity to thank me- to tell me that it was the best thing that has happened to his neighborhood in a long time! What a nice compliment-right? The holiday images are now up for viewing.
Sunday was truly amazing! I had the opportunity to photograph a ton of beautiful princesses at Seedlings. Marlene, the owner of Seedlings, and her crew were just great to work with! I got my girl fix since some of these little girls just melted my heart. The images will be up by this evening. I have already received a lot of emails from anxious mommies so just hold on for another hour. It is well worth the wait- these images are so incredible!
One huge announcement if you are a loyal blog stalker.... I will be in the Childrens Gasparila Parade this year. Oh yes, it is only October, and my float has been reserved. So you know how much I like contests....
You will have to check back for the contest details as I finalize them. I can tell you that the lucky winners will actually get to ride on my float this year- what a dream for any child-right? I will also have a special party for all of the contestants so stay tuned......

Images at Palma Ceia United Methodist Day School (Tampa Child Photographer)

What a week! A very special thank you to all of the children and parents at The Palma Ceia United Methodist Day School. This is my third year taking these images, and honestly, I think I have more fun than the children! I truly appreciate all of the amazing compliments from the parents. Thank you for the very fast emails with your orders as well! I am truly blessed each year with this opportunity! I was able to post around 300+ images each day (actually within 5 hours of the sessions) with the wonderful help of my assistant Caroline. I hope to see you all next week at The Bay To Bay Stroll at my studio- 4220 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. Come and meet 30+ vendors, spend at least $20.00 with a vendor, and get paw print bucks which will get you free wallets from your Palma Ceia Sessions! It is October 24th from 9-3 on the West End of Bay to Bay Blvd!