Okay, okay, it's no surprise to me -I wrote the interview answers after all & took the self portrait, bit it's still pretty cool, okay?

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I know itseems early to be thinking abou the Holidays, but it's such a busy time for not only Portrait Photographers, but also our Printing Labs! 
We all want you to receive your Prints and Custom Cards in plenty of time for the Holidays, so we need to start planning early!
To accommodate my lab's cut offs, and possible delayed shipping times, I need to institute the following order cut off dates:

Folded Christmas Cards:  November 15th
Wall Prints (over 11x14) & Coffee Table Books:  November 23rd
Photo Christmas Cards, and Prints 8x10 & Under:  November 30th

For samples of my exclusive Sarah Gourdie Christmas Card Designs, click here.  If you need a price list, just ask!

Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy Holidays (did I really just say that?!)!  Jeni

What?!  You haven't started thinking about Christmas yet??   Well, don't worry, I'm here to help! 

Contact me before October 5th, to book a session to take place before November 15th and I'll include your first set of 24 Premium Folded Cards (with premium envelopes) at 1/3 off.   That's $44 for 24 personalized press printed cards with matching colour backs, a full 5"x7" black and white photo of your choice & custom message inside. 

 This year, I'm exclusively featuring the beautiful, classic designs of Sarah Gourdie!   Trust me, these samples do not do her designs justice! 

 Thinking about Christmas gifts for those difficult people on your list?  Personalized Gift Certificates are available, starting at $250 - include Full Photo Session, and $100 in Prints or Services! 

I couldn't wait to go through these; it was a great event.  A little chilly, but definitely a success.  Thank you to all the families that took part & thanks especially to all the great, exuberant kids who make my job so easy & so much fun!

Dandelion Memories Mini-Shoot -May 24th
No Session Fees
Special Package Pricing
Spaces Are Limited

I love you for your cheerful yellow colour, contrasting against the fresh spring grass.  I respect your determination, your drive for life -but must you choose my lawn to display your reproductive fitness?  I do love the childhood memories you envoke; "Polly had a dolly and her head popped off", bringing handfuls home for my Mom, rubbing them under our chins in lieu of buttercups. 

These photos of my son were inspired by photos my parents have of my brother & I at about the same age picking dandelions.  I was fortunate enough to find almost the same exact sweater as we both wore so many years ago -these are my "Dandelion Memories".

I'd love to create Dandelion Memories of your children; I'm planning a Mini-Shoot very soon with no Session Fee & a very specially priced print package.  More details to come!

On Wednesday, May 6th at Sunnidale Park, join in all the great activities:

9:45-10: momstown Parachute & bubble circle 

 Just for attending, you may win one of many very cool doorprizes, including a FREE SESSION with me and $100 in prints! 

If anyone knows me, they know I love a good bargain!  If I can get rid of a few unused items at the same time, even better!

Make sure to come by and visit me at my Choo Choo Photography booth, and I'll also be selling off some of my son's baby things! 

Momstown's First Mom-to-Mom Sale

When:  Sat April 18,  9:30am to 1pm

Where:  Kempenfelt Bay School (576 Bryne Dr., Barrie, ON)

Admission:  $1.00, or free to Momstown members (proceeds to Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation)

For more information on Momstown, a great way to meet local Moms, just like you; and the Mom-to-Mom sale, visit:  http://barrie.momstown.ca/

I'm really excited - well, almost as excited as we all were above on Gavin's very first roller coaster ride -about the premier of my brand new website!  I've literally been working on the new design for months, going through about 4 years of client photos to choose my favourites & represent my current direction with the company.  I'd love to know what everyone thinks!  Turn on your speakers & click here: www.choochoophotography.com/  Enjoy!

Just a small peek at the many big changes taking place at Choo Choo Photography!

It's time for a website makeover!  I need new & local faces for my website & promotions, so I'm making this special offer:  Book any session with me before September 15th, and receive a complimentary mounted 11x14 wall print with a signed model release!  This is a $45 value!  (Can be substituted for two unmounted 8x10's)

C'mon, don't be shy, lend me your face, lets get creative and let's have some fun!  I'm currently booking evening sessions -don't miss out, the summer will be over before we know it!

I'm taking this opportunity to introduce my services to the Barrie area by offering this rare taste of my personal services at an exceptional package price of $45.
A Mini-Shoot is 10 minutes, devoted to capturing your child's personality.
This is a great way to share the experience of truly unique portraits of your children in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, while saving on a session fee!

For more information: http://www.choochoophotography.com/Mini_Shoots.htm
For more samples of my backdrop work:   http://www.choochoophotography.com/Studio_Samples/

In this day of electronic communication, I know how important it is to communicate with our friends & family through electronic media -email, websites, blogs, online photo galleries, online forums- heck, I've got all of the above myself & would be at a loss if I couldn't share my favourite family photos through these mediums.

This is why, I'm now offering your session images for purchase in two different digital formats! 

1)  Low Resolution Digital Proofs $75/set -each of your watermarked session proofs (as seen in your online Proof Gallery) on CD available for emailing, and sharing on the internet in whatever format you choose.  Each of your proofs are sized and sharpened for web display.  Please note, these files are not intended for print and will not produce quality prints at any size.

2)  High Resolution Digital Files $250/set -each of your colour session images on CD, printable up to 8x10 by the printer of your choice.  Please note, I cannot be held responsible for colour casts, or other printing anomolies which may occur, as all images are calibrated to my professional printing lab's specifications. 

This is a special just for *you*; if you contact me to book a session before this ad appears in the January 25th "Babies of 2007" edition of The Barrie Advance newspaper, I'll offer you 50% off a sitting fee, and one free 8x10 print. 

Here's the fine print; (and I'm not even making it miniscule, so put away those magnifying glasses), the session must take place by March 15th, and a signed Model Release is required -c'mon, don't be shy, I love to show my beautiful clients on my blog & website -you know you want to!  As usual, sessions are booked on a first come, first served basis. 

Look for this ad, coming out in The Barrie Advance on January 25th!