{looking.forward} 2009 at la.bella.vita: post 1

Daily Mantra:

“Ideas are salvation by imagination”

{frank.lloyd.wright}

2009 will be nothing short of amazing at La Bella Vita Photos. My first full year of business was a tremendous success thanks to all of my clients, my blog readers and commentators, my wonderful, supportive husband, and a little {ok…a lot} of hard work. With a new year brings a wind of freshness, emotional creativity, and unique offerings. On a personal note: it is by far, my biggest wish that everyone who stops by here has a prosperous new year filled with success, love, and peace. *Amanda*

There will be a series of 3 posts over the next 3 days because there is just SO much new stuff in store.

Day 1: {print.collections}

Day 2: {print.packaging}

Day 3: {weddings.collections}

*the following prices are for life.style photo sessions only.

{a day in the life….your.life.as.art}

This is an extremely unique opportunity to see your life as you have never seen it before, and it is my only print package that actually INCLUDES the session along with it.  “A day in your life” is a breathtaking view of your family on a basic, ordinary day…extraordinary in its simplicity.  The session itself is an all day event…early morning until evening (approximately 7-8 hours) and captures your family story in complete. The session also includes a 10 x 10 custom designed, printed, and bound book of photos taken during the day {approximately 50 + pages of photos!!}. It includes an online slide show, and online gallery viewable for 30 days, AND {yes…this is good} %50 off all prints from the session! My goal with this collection is to unfold your life and show you just how beautiful; just how perfect a simple day. However, we will have the opportunity for some posed shots as well. A 50 page, 10 x 10 book usually sells for over $450.00 all by itself!

This session includes my time and talent as a photographer, the book, slide show/ online gallery, AND the discount.

{INVESTMENT….$550.00}

*I will be taking a VERY small number of these session (probably no more than 2) this season. Please email me for deposit details. As an added bonus…the first person to book this session will receive a $50 discount on print purchases.

{the.complete.collection}

This is for the person who really wants a taste of every thing…for the person who LOVED all of the photos in the gallery and simply CANNOT decide on what to order. It includes a stunning, custom created, 5 x 7 Finao Proof Box {see images below…courtesy of DESIGN AGLOW}, filled with every single photo from your session. Every photo will be un-watermarked, and in the classic 5 x 7 size. This also includes your photos on a CD, in FULL RESOLUTION along with complete printing rights . This is a VERY rare offering, and will give you complete control over your photographs. Do you want  your photos for a scrapbook, Christmas/Holiday card, or a calendar? This would be the collection for you. The 5 x 7 photos from an average session alone would be over $450.00!  This proof box will not be offered in any of my other collections. It will, however, be sold on an individual basis. This special price is for a limited time. In 2010 the price will be raised to $750!

This collection includes the 5 x 7 Finao Proof Box , all of the photos from your session in 5 x 7 size, AND the full resolution CD!

{INVESTMENT…. introductory price $500.00}

*Due to the customized nature of this product, delivery for prints can take up to 6-7 weeks. As an added bonus, the first person to request this collection will receive a $25.00 discount on the package price. This collection includes complete printing by a professional printer, packaging, and delivery. Every photo is printed on professional quality Kodak Endura Photo Paper. la Bella Vita Photos will still retain the copyright to the photograph files. No files may be altered/changed in ANY way. Please contact me for more information on this collection.

{unlimited.collection}

My final collection has completely unlimited potential, discount offerings, and even a special gift. It is divided into 3 separate parts…each one more delicious than the next. I hate the thought of people being bound to order something they might not want, so I have decided to not limit you to a pre-selected number of photos, or predetermined size. No matter what you order, you are getting a great deal, and YOU decide exactly what you want. {photo is courtesy of Finao}

{the.whisper}

Order $250.00-$374.00 in prints/products and receive a 5% discount. Any size, any product. Do you want a lot of 5 x 7’s or just 3 or 4 larger sized photos for home display? Do you want proof book or box? Or a proof book and some prints? Its all up to you!

{the.wonderland}

Order $375.00-$499.00 in prints/products, receive a 5% discount, AND a free proof book. This beautiful, 5 x 5,  handmade book is nothing short of extraordinary, and you will be showing it to anyone who will give you more than 1 minute of their attention. With several cover options, and up to 30 pages, it will make a great addition to your beautiful photographs.

{the.cherry.on.top}

Order $500.00+ in prints/products, receive a 10% discount, AND a free proof book. This has just the same offerings as {the.wonderland} only instead of a 5% discount, you receive a whole 10% off!

This collection includes complete printing by a professional printer, packaging, and delivery. Every photo is printed on professional quality Kodak Endura Photo Paper. These discounts may not be combined with any other special offer or collection. Because this book handmade {really…by a PERSON}, it could take up to 5-7 weeks for delivery. All prints will be received within 3-4 weeks. {the.whisper} does NOT include a book.  * I will be including my own photos for this product within a few weeks. I just ordered one for must me…I couldn’t resist.

If you are still with me….than it has PAID off for you big TIME

Welcome to the FIRST EVER contest on the la Bella Blog. In celebration of the new year, and as a thank you to all of my loyal, supportive, and endearing blog readers I am holding a contest to win your very own Finao Elements 5×5, 20 page album. If you comment on the blog, every day, for the next 3 days, you will be entered in a random drawing to win one of these AMAZING little books. As I have mentioned before, the books are completely handmade, trendy, and just fun for you, or for your clients. I cannot say enough good things about this new and growing company, and will be using a lot of their products in my business, as well as for personal use. *If you have been a client of mine in the past year, you can comment too, and I will gladly add 20 images from our session into the book for you! All you have to do is comment…3 days in a row.

*Drawing will take place on Monday, January 5th. Please allow up to 7 weeks for delivery.

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