Where did the summer go? The kids are almost done with their first nine weeks and we had snow!! yesterday. That get me thinking about Christmas for my own family. And with that thought comes Christmas cards. Every year I try to do something different. This year I think it will be an angel on a white background. Whichever daughter will wear the wings will get the job. So with this idea, I've decided to give my clients a special pre-Christmas gift of 25 greetings cards with a paid Custom session. This is a $40 value.
Deadline for ordering Christmas pictures or greeting cards is November 25. And I want to thank my friend Julie, for the wonderful gift certificates she created. These are also available for any occasion. They also make a great Christmas gift.

My own design...

This is the purse that has gotten so much attention. I thought I'd better get some info on it up pretty quick since orders are starting to come in. The body is black and the lining is tan. The image can be color or b&w. The hardware is silver and it has a zipper opening. There is a split pocket inside. Size is app. 6" tall, 9.5" wide and 3.5" deep. For me this is a perfect size, but I don't use real big purses. But, you'd be amazed how much you can fit in there. You can choose from an adjustable single strap or double 13" purse handles. The one pictured above won second at our county fair this fall!!

Costume Cuties

For my first Costume Cuties Day, I will be offering the following packages. This session is for Children 6mos to 10 years. For $15 you will recieve, a complimentary session, plus 1-5x7 and 8 wallets. This session is by appointment only. Visit my website for contact information.

First Blog Special

Here it is, my first blog special. To get this special, please mention you read it in my October 2nd blog.

Through October 31st, the photo purse is only $50+tx. Whether you send me your own photo our use a picture from a recent session at Cook Photography, it's the same price!!

Keep watching, there's more!!

Catching up

It's been almost a month since my first post. But boy has a lot happened in that time. I've got my camera room set up again and I've found some great ways of putting up my backgrounds. I've got my business plan in place and my website is up. I can't believe the great responses I've gotten from friends and family. I have so many more pictures I want to get on my site, but so many were taken on medium format and I haven't sent them in to have them put on dvd's.
I've been keeping an eye on a small building outside St. Paris. Right now I need to stay based from my house. But I'd really love to get into my own storefront. Better yet, an old house turned studio would be ultimate.
The end of October is two big kick off days for the studio. This week I'll be doing promo shots of my kids. Great having models right here. Don't forget to call for your appointment.
School pictures were taken at school today. That means I'll be taking my own kids out this week for our yearly "my kids" picture. I love this time of year with the leaves changing colors. I'll also take their individual school pics this year. My kindergartener will probably give me a hard time because I didn't send her picture envelope to school with her. The older ones are used to it. I've never bought school pictures for my daughters, and only 2x's for my son. I've always done theirs myself. I may have to start paying them for referrels.
And on referrels, I have a referrel program for my own clients. Please ask about it. I want it to be something you would definately use, so I'm also taking suggestions. Without you, I wouldn't have this business.
As things pick up here, I'll post more and add blog only specials. For now, thanks for taking the time to check out my blog.