Halloween Is In Two Months (Fun Tampa Children Photographer)

Oh yes... Halloween will be here very soon! I just love all of the costumes starting to hit the shelves (especially the large furry ones that you know your children will be sweating in). I have just purchased some super fun Halloween Cards. I bought these with my Bloom Garden event in mind. The event will be September 26th and 27th from 9-2. I will be starting to take requests for sign-ups as of tomorrow, Monday, August 31st. These are 15 minute sessions for $35.00. You get one 8x10 print or two 5x7's. Cards are $25.00 per pack with a $25.00 design fee. Cards can be customized with any text info. Who can resist sending out cards of their cute little munckins? Pets are invited too at the Bloom Garden Event! Need a great Halloween Costume idea... check out the ones that are at Silly Dilly Tot Spot on Kennedy Blvd!

View my Halloween Cards:

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=4053989

High School Senior Rep Cards (Tampa Photographer)

I am so sorry that I have posted anything lately. I have so much exciting news... but I wanted to post my new rep card program for the high school seniors. Each senior session comes with 50 free rep cards so you can give them to your friends. Best of all, each friend that comes in with your card gets you one credit. If you earn 10 credits, you get a $50.00 gift certificate to anywhere that accepts gift certificates or you can be super cool and take those 10 friends bowling or to the movies- fun huh? As you refer more friends, you get more points. You might end up with a new car (only kidding). If you have not booked your Tampa Teen Connection session yet, please do so!

Tampa Bay Parenting Contest (Tampa Photographer)

As you all know, I am a big fan of Tampa Bay Parenting. I had the pleasure of capturing this image of Ms. "L" for the September cover! Yes- I got the September cover- can I get a "woo hoo"...
I am one of the five photographers listed for their cover contest (this was a huge honor to be listed since the other four photographers are just awesome). The cover contest will end on October 15th so please book your session with me before this date. This contest also goes along with my storybook contest. Basically, your child gets two unique chances to be a star! For more info on the TBP contest, please see: http://www.tbparenting.com/CoverKidSearch/tabid/174/Default.aspx

Got Plans for Wednesday Night? (Tampa Photographer)

Please come and see me at Hula Bay this Wednesday Night (the old Rattlefish Grill). It is a girl's night out event so grab a girlfriend, and get ready to shop! I wanted to post an image I will have on display Wednesday night. It was a great maternity session with Boston, and his parents two weeks ago. You just gotta love tall mom's with gorgeous bellys! We should all look this good pregnant- right?

TLC Segment to air this Wednesday (Tampa Photographer)

I am back from vacation! I have already done 4 sessions since Saturday, and I just received great news today! The Learning Channel (TLC) will air the pet photo session that I did back in the Spring. It will be on this Wednesday at 9:00pm. I cannot believe it! Trixie, the Italian Greyhound, has been my client for over two years now, and she is just great to photograph! If you get a chance, please tape it for me since I will be at The Hula Bay Club for a girl's night out shopping event from 5:30-8:30pm. This is a great chance to meet local vendors, and get some great deals! I have some great images that I will be displaying! By the way, have you booked your Holiday Session yet?

Name your location! High School Senior Sessions (Tampa Photographer)

I am just amazed with my crazy thoughts that come to me around 2:00 in the morning. As most of you know, I really do not sleep that much anyway so it should come as no surprise that I do my best work in the very early morning hours. My teenboard tryouts begin next week, and I wanted to throw a little teaser out there to the Class of 2010. Email me with your session time/date request, and also include the craziest (but safe) on-location spot to do your session at.
From all of your requests, I will select the coolest location, and your session will be free (you will get a free entry into the teenboard program). Your best friend will also get the session for free!
Ok- so is this a cool idea or what? I am also doing a contest like this for a free Family Holiday session this year. As you know, I like to have themes for my holiday sessions. I have a two part theme this year that I will announce in a few weeks so please check back. So, if you have a really fun family that wants to capture a super cool place in Tampa for your holiday session please email me ASAP (date/time/location). You could win a free holiday session for your family!
These ideas are 100% my own creation so I will kindly ask other photographers to please not repeat my contest ideas.

What Does Your Fall Schedule look like? (Tampa Photographer)

As I am sitting here, in my cabin in North Carolina, looking out over a very calm lake, I realize that Fall will be here before I know it. Well it is only a matter of time before the craziness will begin (especially since I have been booking Fall sessions for the past few weeks). I wanted to give you all an early schedule of my "On-location" sessions. I will have more sessions to announce as I book them with my favorite places. My teenboard tryouts run from August 20th-September 30th. The storybook contest runs from October 1st-31st.
August 29th-30th- senior teenboard weekend sessions. This is a buy one, get one free chance to bring your guy/girl best friend for a one hour session at my studio for only $80.00.
September 25th-27th- Bloom Garden Fall Sessions- bring your cutie pie dressed up in their best Halloween Costume for this amazing Pumpkin Patch session- fee is only $35.00 includes prints and a free jpeg- brought to you by Silly Dilly Tot Spot and Bloom Garden
October 3rd-4th- Storybook contest weekend sessions- get a 30 minute session for the storybook contest for only $40.00- prints purchased separately
Check back for my holiday sessions at Downtown Dogs and other on-location events!

Greetings from North Carolina (Tampa Photographer)

Nothing is "finer" than being in "Caroliner". Just one day here, and I have already seen the sun kiss the moon in the mountains on my six mile run this morning. I still have not figured out how I can run, and carry my three Canon Cameras at the same time. I am just so captivated at what beautiful images are out there at 6 o'clock on my morning runs- if you have any ideas how I can combine my two favorite passions please let me know!
I have had a fair amount of questions about my new storybook contest that will take place Oct 1-31. It is a one hour session for $80.00. The first 10 sessions booked will get a free photo necklace from Sweet Whimsy (you gotta hurry on this). After the contest is over, author Christa Carpenter (Nicholas That's Ridiculous) and illustrator M. Wayne Adams will select their favorite images. You will be notified if your child was selected for one of the next three children's books that Christa Carpenter is currently writing. It will be an illustration of your child in the book. Such an amazing chance to make history for your child. Please email me with any questions about the contest. Nicolegellerphotography@gmail.com. I have a ton of props at my new studio or you can bring your own (pets are always welcome).
Please also visit my website for any details on the new Tampa Teen Connection Program.

Holiday Cards are up! (Tampa photographer)

Happy Holidays to you all! It is only 100 degrees outside, and I am having a ball with my holiday sessions in my new studio! I have posted my 2009 holiday cards. I still have a few more to post, but can you believe that I have over 200 templates? I am guaranteed for no card repeats this year! I have the best cards this year (just a little biased). I even have beach cards- they are just wonderful! I can also make a custom card for those of you that just want the image across the card. Please book your session now! You can view my cards at: http://www.nicolegellerphotography.com/; click on client login; Event: Holiday Cards 2009.

My logo will not appear on your cards like this- I just want to make sure that this template is not copied. Thank you for all of the response to my Tampa Teen Connection and Storybook contest- you all are great!

New High School Senior Program (Tampa High School Photographer)

Happy Friday to you! The word is out, and the buzz about my new Tampa Teen Connection Program is great! The City Times (St. Pete Times) will have an article about my new location and teen program today. I wanted to give the schedule for the "To Be" 8 teens that will be on my teen board. We will have monthly meetings starting in October. I have 25 local businesses, and I am still adding more if you know of a business that is interested (that supports teens). These are the monthly meeting discussions (you can bring a friend/parent to each event):
Oct- Free haircuts by The Mint Hair Lounge, Makeovers by Mac Cosmetics, Knowledge Points will talk about Essay writing for college applications (free services for teen board only)
Nov- Spa Jardin- "It's All About Image"- Creating the Best Self Image that will stay with you for a lifetime- image consultants and free spa services
Dec- Charles Schwab- Money Management- making your money work for you once you are no longer under "their" roof
January- Yogani Yoga Studio - "Can you avoid the Freshman 15"- staying stress-free while maintaining a healthy lifestyle- fitness and nutrition experts to talk to the teen board
February- "Creating and Designing"- do the most with your dorm room space and creating the best graduation party ever
March- "Become the best citizen- ways to get involved through our community; learn about how to be successful in everything you do
April- "Be your own Handyman/when to go to the doctor (fix a flat, safety, health while away), and learn self defense techniques
May- "shopping on a budget"- get a shopping spree tour through Tampa

Pretty cool huh? Don't forget tryouts begin August 20th. Please email me to schedule your one hour session for $80.00.

Happy August Everyone (Tampa Photographer)

Can you believe that August is here? What have you been up to? Well, my activities have not slowed down. Yesterday, I did my 5th triathlon of the season, and loved it! I got 4th in age group (and 3 seconds behind 3rd). Over 60 women in my age group- my ankle strap was yanked off of me during the swim, and a very nice person put it on my running belt for the run- I have no split times except for the 8 minute mile slow run for me. I had a great article in the pet section today of the Tampa Tribune talking about my new teen board program, and another one to hit the St. Pete Times this Friday. I am heading to NYC tomorrow to study under two amazing photographers, back on Wednesday, three photo sessions until I then head to North Carolina for a final Summer vacation August 8th-15th. If you are wanting a holiday session, please email me ASAP since I am starting to book up fast! Please come and see me at my new studio- it is just awesome. 4220 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. If you haven't picked up the latest issue of Tampa Bay Parenting, please do so! I have my Children's Book Contest details in my ad!