Do you have a parent, spouse or friend in your life who never seems to need or want anything? I know my parents always say that they don’t, they just treasure time with us. And what better way to celebrate that time than to capture your memories as a family? In this economy many consider custom photography a luxury. I know that it is, and I so appreciate my awesome clients who are continuing to invest in it! I feel that it’s an investment worth making. I’ve worked hard over the years to keep it affordable, and to offer discounts and specials. And this one is definitely awesome!

Gift Certificate for a Portrait Session for $75
Through December 22nd, buy a Gift Certificate for a Portrait Session for $75! That’s a $175 value! It can be redeemed any time during 2010! Definitely a great gift for anyone expecting a baby, entering their senior year, getting engaged, or just enjoying their growing children!

7×7 Coffee Table Book – $150
Or did you have a recent session, and just haven’t decided how to use the images for a great gift? Consider an adorable coffee table book! Regularly $250, order by December 6th for $150! And there is still time to squeeze in a last minute session for a book! Grandparents LOVE these! It’s small enough to carry around and show to their friends, and looks great on display as well! It’s also great to keep at the office or for those who travel for work!

This is such a fun age! And also quite a challenging age for photographers! This little guy wanted to explore everything and JUMP off of any available surface! I have a few just like this, so I loved his energy! And we did manage to capture a few shots of him not in motion…

These are two of my favorites. In fact, this might be one of my favorite father-child shots for a while!

Thanks so much, C family! And thank you for purchasing a gift certificate at the Nancy’s Butterfly Fund Gala silent auction and for supporting Interact, a great organization. To learn more about Interact and Nancy’s Butterfly Fund, click here! I often donate gift certificates for silent auctions, so please contact me to learn more!

Where do I begin with this wonderful wedding? Carmen and Brad were so great to work with! I know, I say that about all of my couples, and it’s true! I really feel blessed to work with such amazing couples! Carmen and Brad are both attorneys and met while working (on opposing sides, I might add!) on a very high profile case in the area. Their wedding was fun, relaxed and simple, yet elegant. It was held at The Barn at Valhalla – just an awesome, unique venue! And, I really loved the way they included their dogs! Their wedding was also featured on the OneWed Savvy Scoop blog!

Congratulations, Carmen and Brad! Thank you so much for having me as part of your day!

If you’d like to view the entire event, click here!

I have had a last minute cancellation on Sunday, November 1st in the afternoon for a Mini Session. These sessions were unadvertised but it would be the same as my regular Minis: $50 or $200 with the CD. Time is not quite set as I may shuffle a few others around, but let me know if you’re interested!!

And stay tuned, by strong request, I may be scheduling another Mini Session day in November!

More from the TriangleMommies Portrait Party! These sessions were rained out on the original date, but we made them up the following week, with much better weather!

Seriously, this was one of my favorite weddings ever! And Lainey was one of the most gorgeous brides ever! Lainey is a friend from high school, and I was so incredibly honored to be a part of her special day. Not just because the wedding was beautiful, elegant and fun, but because she has truly found a wonderful partner. I definitely enjoyed getting to know Clay and his family and friends! And I love Lainey’s family. I photographed her brother Chip’s wedding in May and discovered just how much fun her aunts, uncles and cousins are, so it was great to see them again, along with many old friends!

Lainey and Clay were married at the beautiful St. John’s in downtown Indianapolis, followed by a unique pre-reception party at her uncle’s jewelry store, G. Thrapp Jewelers , catered by her mom’s restaurant The Oh Yumm Bistro right next door, and a reception at Highland Country Club. Lainey has a professional background in event planning, so I knew everything would be spectacular, but she also had some assistance from the fabulous Leslie Jones with Leslie Jones Weddings. I love when my couples have great wedding planners – it really makes my job easier! It was a joy to work with Leslie!

Watching the Notre Dame game at Thrapp’s…

Favorite…

There are many more fun reception pictures, but that’s about all I have room for here! Again, congratulations Lainey and Clay! Thank you so much for having me as part of your day. It was amazing! And…happy early birthday, Lainey!!

To be notified when the entire event is online, please register HERE!

Despite a little crazy weather, this year was another awesome year for the TriangleMommies Portrait Party! It is really so much fun to meet all these great families and their adorable kids each year! And, a huge thank you to all of the volunteers that made this event go so smoothly, especially Lori, our Fundraising Manager. She is involved with many projects in the community, and TM is lucky to have her! If you’re a member of TriangleMommies, but missed the Portrait Party, I do offer a TM discount and have other mini session dates coming up!

Ok, on to the pictures…

(Image by Jessica Berkowitz)

The online galleries should be up within a few days! And more to come from Round 2 soon!

I’m so excited about this! I now have a BOUNCE HOUSE, and here’s the best part – you can borrow it! How perfect is this, book a session around the time of your child’s birthday and use the bounce house for the party! Or you don’t even need a birthday as an excuse! It’s also available for nonprofits to use for their events. Here’s a picture, although it will soon have a cute little banner with my logo across the top. (If you look closely, you can see my little guy Mack peeking out the window – he’s not included!)

The 2009 wedding season is winding down, we are moving into the holidays, and then comes January -the busiest booking time of the entire year! I get so many inquiries and meet with so many clients during January and February, it is seriously overwhelming! I’d love to get some more 2010 weddings booked now, and am offering the following special for 2010 dates booked before January:

~Free Bridal, Engagement or Trash-the-Dress Session
~$200 off Wedding Coverage

Click HERE for current pricing and call or email to find out more!!
kate@littlelightphoto.com ~ 919-267-4857

I know, it still feels like summer, but it’s time to start thinking about holiday portrait sessions! And Mini Sessions are a wonderful opportunity to get a few great shots at an excellent price.

Mini Sessions are 30 minutes and will produce approximately 15-25 proofs. Proofs will be online for 30 days to order prints, and you may choose to purchase the CD with the digital files, canvases and holiday cards. Mini Sessions are best for up to 4 people. If you have a larger group, consider scheduling two sessions.

Session Fee: $50 or $200 including the CD

Sunday, October 25th
Meredith College
8:30am – 10:30am
3:00pm – 5:30pm

Please contact me right away to get on the schedule: kate@littlelightphoto.com or 919-267-4857

And, if you’d like a full session, I do still have some weekend availability in October and November, and weekdays are a bit more flexible!

If you’re in Indianapolis, I’m also having Mini Sessions there in September – see here for more details!