New Look & New Changes for 2012

It has been just over a week since I shared my new logo, and I’m so very excited to continue on bringing you the new and improved everything. It’s not just about looks, it’s all about making everything the best I can for YOU as clients and friends. I have a whole bunch of new sample products coming in the next few weeks, plus I will be back in Vegas next month for WPPI and will probably come home with even more new ideas, tips, tricks and things to share with all of you. So this post right here can be considered just the tip of the iceberg. I’ll start off by sharing a few of the main changes so I can figure out better which items should be laid out one post at a time.
Session Fees:
I had been asked for months by other professionals as to why I was underpricing myself so greatly as a photographer. Unfortunately, I couldn’t give them a good answer. There has been an increasing interesting in my services, so effective this year, session fees have been raised to $125. This could cover anything from a small family of four, high school seniors, or a basic engagement session. Also, session fees no longer include the digital negatives in any format. I want to be able to make sure you are getting the exact quality you are paying for, and unfortunately image and print quality are lost when a professional printer is not used. As always, for better details on what session fees entail, please feel free to send me an email at photogbyem@gmail.com
Gift Certificates:
I have redesigned my gift certificates (and LOVE them, by the way) to make everything better for you! Originally, they were designed for a session fee plus 8x10 included, and you had that option and only that option to send as a gift. The way the gift certificates have been redesigned is that they are for whatever amount YOU would like to gift towards their session or product from it. The choice is in your hands, making it that much more personal!
Wedding Collections:
This year, I have created four fantastic wedding collections that include wedding coverage, product and engagement sessions. I wanted to make sure I was offering the best I could, as well as not throwing in too much "fluff" to confuse everyone. My collections are very basic and quick to the point. If you're getting married in 2012, send me an e-mail! I'd be more than happy to set up a meeting with you and send you a collection pricing sheet!
So here’s to a good 2012, and I cannot wait to share more with you soon :)

"let's do 52" - wk42

Just from the look of my car, I think it's pretty safe to say the seasons are finally changing! The leaves are turning color and falling, and there has been a few days where I can actually pull my boots out and wear them. Along with seasonal changes, there have been some other business changes that I'm excited to share as soon as they're ready to go! Things are looking to turn for the better at the start of 2012, and I can't wait to move forward with my current as well as new supporters. Thanks to everyone that has supported so far, and I can't wait for the new changes to keep on coming!

"let's do 52" - wk 35

A photo that, of course, really had nothing to do with ANYTHING, but hey... it is what it is! And when a super adorable almost 7 year old says "you should take a picture of that goose" well, I couldn't help but comply with her suggestion! I'm happy to say that with the push and inspiration of some of my photographer friends I met in Vegas last February (Kelliana, Alej & Katie) I am working up to taking the plunge to have a more professional image for the Freeze Frame branding! I will make everyone VERY aware of it when it happens, so I'm sure you won't miss it ;) This self made logo has served me well since 2009, but the times are a changing, and especially after this week and seeing my next two weeks broadcasted on my calendar, I feel that good things might be coming my way! So stay tuned for new blog posts with sessions in the coming weeks, including that almost seven year old who is a very persuasive little one!