M. H. Wesley

Several years ago I created some family portraits of this sweet lady and her boys. They were such sweet children, and she was so nice and kind - I felt a special connection to her.  As time went by, I wondered where she was - as she wasn't at the place she worked, and I hadn't heard from her again.

Well, a couple weeks ago she called me to do some business portraits for her.  I was so thrilled to hear from her!   She shared that she was now an author of inspirational books.  We talked and shared all through her session - it was so nice to catch up on her and her sons lives.  I think she came into my studio again at just the right time.

I visited her website www.mhwesley.com and wanted to share it.  Please visit her site and expect a blessing!  You will get to hear her testimony and also can purchase books and CDs that will bring encouragement.

Hi - thanks for checking out our blog!

Our latest studio newsletter has all sorts of great information about recipes and Valentine facts to share.
And of course, some great specials!  Valentine QuickTakes and Easter QuickTakes for the kiddos.
Special Intimate Portraits for sharing with your special guy for Valentine's day (or a birthday, or anniversary!) thru February 8th and also 50% off portrait reorders and custom framing.
Call me today so we can get together! 

Feel free to share with a friend - we love to meet new people!!
Terry

A special gift

Celebrate YOU with an intimate portrait session...........with a great special offer in time for Valentines' Day

If you look up the definition for “boudoir”, you’ll find it means a lady’s private sitting area or bedroom. When you combine boudoir with the word photography, it takes on a slightly different meaning - I like to call it "intimate portraiture".

Intimate portraiture can be glamourous, sexy or even pin-up style photography that celebrates the beauty of a woman.  Think of how special you feel when you put on your favorite dress..........or nightie. This feeling you can share through images with a loved one, spouse or significant other in a very intimate way.  It is a reflection of style, love and intimacy.

There are many reasons to have an intimate photography session.  The first reason is to celebrate yourself and to capture the beauty of every woman.  The images are also perfect for a Valentine Gift.  A bride loves the idea of providing boudoir photography to her new husband on their wedding night. Or anniversary. Or bring that same creativity and lighting to a maternity portrait –what can be more powerful and intimate than showing off your baby bump days or weeks before the big event?

A cherished album meant “for their eyes only” can be a thoughtful, personal celebration of love. 
Here is our special offer......
Now through February 8 - $250 gets you an intimate photo session and 10 retouched and enhanced digital files with permission to print. 
Through January 25 - we can have a hard-cover album made for you in time to present for Valentine's day- GREAT for someone with not enough time to put it all together.

Our Christmas Newsletter

Here is our Christmas Newsletter - check it out!!  Lots of fun Christmas facts and of course, some specials!!

If you have family coming in during the holiday season, and want to have portraits done while they are here, give us a call!  We have a couple of great offers - both for in-studio and on location family sessions. 

Enjoy the newsletter - and enjoy this special season.  Merry Christmas to all and God bless us everyone!

Our fall newsletter

Here is the link to our fall newsletter with great ideas for saving money around your homeand a crockpot recipe that is sooooooo good.
Also information about our fall/halloween QuickTake and some super specials!
Enjoy!!

Have a great fall - and be sure to call about our Fall/Halloween QuickTakes!!

 

Updating the family portrait

 



I photographed this family several years ago - and Heather had a great collection of portraits on display in her home from the session.  Well, sometime after that, they added a new member to the family - the little blonde sweetie in the middle of the family.  When little Isabella got old enough to realize she was "missing" from the portrait collection, she began to ask "where am I?' to her mom.
We donate a portrait annually to the St. Mary's Catholic Church Auction - and Heather and Greg purchased our donation.  Her phone call to me got the process going.  Isabella would soon be on the wall in the family portrait grouping.



 Here is one of the images of the children - don't those big brothers look proud to have a little sister?  And they are so good to her - I just loved to see how they took care of here and were so thrilled with her in the portraits.  They were more concerned with her expressions than their own!

And now a photo of Mom and Dad - such a nice couple.  They are raising such wonderful kids.  When Heather came in to pick out the portraits, she brought all 3 children with her.  They were so "in tune" and helpful - even picking out the favorites simultaneously with their mother.  Wow!

Family portraits in the fall







 

 

 



Fall is the perfect time for outdoor portraits.  It isn't too hot, and the insects aren't as plentiful!  Inland, the landscape has amazing color.
At the beach, there aren't as many people milling about.  All these advantages make for a great combination of circumstances!

One of the most importrant photographs you'll ever have taken is a family portrait - and beautifully designed outdoor family portraits make fine wall decor.  Why?

Stop and think about your family room or living room.  We invest thousands in fine furniture, window treatments, and carpet, yet most of us give little thought to what we put on the walls.  This is the weakest area of home interior design.  Most wall art options are purdhase off-the-rack at a store and are chosen mainly because they coordinate with the colors in the room.

Imagine, instead, a nicely designed outdoor family portrait created in soft evening light with expressions that reflect a pleasant moment in your lives.  The clothing and setting can be considered to coordinate with your decor colors, and the resulting wall art is much more personal in your home.

     When family portraits are taken to the level of wall art decor, your guests will spend more time raving about your portrait than they will your new sofa or leather chair (which cost a lot more than your outdoor portrait).  More importantly, in years to come, your portrait will provide more enjoyment than that old sofa!

We are extending and expanding our Summer Family Portrait Special through the fall!
Portraits can be taken on location, in our portrait gardens or in the studio till September 30th!
With the purchase of a 16x20 or larger portrait get a 5 pose digital package FREE, a $250 value!
Call today!  This special is not good with other specials, offers, or fundraising donations.