in this very digital age, it feels so good so give something real, something beautiful, and something you can actually hold in your hand as a document of your momentous, yet very short day (just a day…does it seem fair that a wedding is just ONE day after all of the planning and love that goes into it!).

these boxes, wrapped in fine linens or imported silk,  remind me of my grandmother’s paper mache box that was tucked in the back shelf of her closet. it was filled with her most treasured mementos. wedding photographs, dress lace, a curl of my fathers black baby hair in a time stained envelope, my grandfather’s World War II medals….handkerchiefs. i would go through them with my little fingers….and she would smile as she told the story of each one.

and another goody came in today….and i keep taking back out of the box to look at it….

i just LOVE this storyboard I designed for Natacha and Chris (and their sweet pup). printed on linen based Fuji paper, backed with a sturdy core, and then finished with a protective spray,  this 16 x 24 print will last for 100 years (or more!).

albums can be a long process, and there is nothing better than having them coming in right before the holidays.

my sweet and simple collection comes with all of the images from your session (in this case it was almost 100 5×7 prints!), a custom created box, wallets, 8 x 10′s, and a beautiful canvas.

for my brides, i really try to go all out to find products that really fit who they are and what their wedding was all about. silk, linen, or hand-embossed leather boxes filled with every fully edited pictures from their wedding day, hand designed cd cases and cd’s for those who order the Complete Digital Collection for Weddings. . . I seek out artists all over the world to create these products to accompany my photographs. while these items do take longer than your typical cookie cutter objects, the memories inside them, and the boxes themselves, last a lifetime.

whenever i get a new, handmade, silk wrapped proof box in the mail, i want to sing that song from the Sound of Music (These Are a Few of My Favorite Things). i hum it as i am placing the proofs into the box and labeling it and taking it to the post office, actually. because i know i love pretty things, but also USEFUL things, and i like my useful things to also be pretty. all of my brides, no matter what package they order (even the smallest one) receive a proof box filled with the fully edited proofs from their day. some of my brides choose the silk box while other choose the image boxes….both very beautiful…but i do so love the elegance of these. they remind me something that sits inside an antique dresser among silk camisoles and slips, only to be brought out at times of much needed reminiscing and remembering.

also just in, this beautiful set of Carissa and Cory’s. they ordered my largest collection, which comes with a stunning album, a proof box, and the full set of high resolution photographers with printing rights. almost all of my clients order this either before the wedding, in a package like Carissa, or after the wedding. this is custom designed to match the colors of Carissa’s wedding that took place in June…so you can see, the cd has a really quick turn around and Carissa will be printing these photos off (with recommendations on where to print for the best, highest quality workmanship) in no time and sharing them. i also provide duplicate cd’s to family members at no cost as well.

These beautiful CD cases came in today for Carissa and Cory, who purchased my Complete Digital Collection for weddings/engagements. I love showing off these handmade and completely custom created treasures. As an artist I fought going digital for such a long time for fear of those big photo kiosks in certain, unnamed big box stores that have a history of horrid color and even worse quality. But I am finding a happy medium with this collection by going with these divine, organically made products and offering my clients a list of  the best possible, professional for public printing solutions. With the full printing release and full resolution digital photographs my couples and families can print in any size, and in any quantity they choose. This adds up for a HUGE savings if you have a big family, or if you want to make your very own albums or mugs or cards or t-shirts or canvas…the possibilities are simply endless.

Engagement sessions are $450 and include every, single photo from your session, travel, and these beautiful products. Please view my 2012 wedding prices for more great packages and add-ons.

DETAILS

the who: This discount is for family, children, and baby sessions only.

the cost: The cost for a session is $125.00. Book any time between now and the 18th of February, and receive a 25% discount on prints, and a 10% discount on products (albums, collections, digital sets). The session MUST be booked and PAID for by the 18th of February.

OH it gets BETTER (yayyyy!!!!): If you refer a friend (0r choose to book TWO sessions in 2011), and they (or you) also book and PAY for their session fee on or before February 18th, you AND your friend receive 50% off prints, and a 15% discount on products!!!

Even Better (still more!!): Anyone who spends $1,000 or more per session will receive a complete set of full size, full resolution, full awesomeness digital files, with printing rights, with a custom cd, as well as suggestions on where to get the BEST printing.

THE NOT SO FINE PRINT: Sessions can be booked any time in 2011, but the session fee  MUST be received by February 18th, 2011 to hold your place, and to hold your very special deal. There will be absolutely NO MORE sales this year, so this is your one and only chance to get this discount. Travel fee’s will be assessed to anyone outside the state of Maine. PLEASE READ THIS PART: There is a $300.00 MINIMUM print order required for these sessions. (but you get a LOT of great stuff for that!!!)

20 x 24….regular price: $400…. sale price….$300

20×30….regular price: $500…. sale price….$350

24×30….regular price: $600…. sale price….$400

30×40….regular price: $700… sale price….$425

36×48….regular price: $850… sale price….$500

40×60….regular price: $1000… sale price….$650

SALE ENDS: January 21st, 2011!!!