October 2008 Newsletter

Just a reminder! A Bunch of Smiles is Celebrating Halloween with Mon Bebe Decor on Saturday October 11 from 10-2pm. To go along with the Halloween theme, we encourage your little one's to dress up in their costumes. Each session is $40 which includes 1 pose, 2 sheet prints and online viewing. $5 from every package purchased will be donated by A Bunch Of Smiles to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.

New addition to the Bunch!

No, I'm not pregnant again...I am just excited to announce a new addition to A Bunch of Smiles. Cherise Kiel has joined our team and we are very excited about what she has to offer. Cherise is a very talented photographer and digital artist with extensive experience with outdoor and family sessions. She will be heading our sales and marketing department and handling our outdoor sessions. Since Cherise has joined our team we are now able to offer post session reviews at our studio which will help get your portraits off the internet and onto your walls! What this means to you is that you can now review your portraits with Cherise, narrow down your favorites and determine what packages and products best suit your needs. If you would like to schedule your post session review before the Holiday rush (get those gifts for friends and family taken care of!) than contact Cherise at (602) 647-0654 or by email at mailto:Cherise@abunchofsmiles.com?subject=Post%20Session%20Review%20Meeting%20Request.
Curious to see what type of family photos are possible with Cherise?? See some examples below. We can also meet with you in person to review her portfolio.

Ask about our custom matting and framing options!


A Change is in the air...

Well we are all eagerly anticipating the change in the weather here in Phoenix. We will quickly be returning to the real reason why we live in Arizona - the beautiful weather, windows down, and the envy of most of the United States when they are digging out from 4 foot high snow drifts. This is my favorite time of the year when the weather changes. In light of the season change, and the uncertain economic change that is paralizing our country right now, I decided it is time to readjust my business and take on a bit of change a little closer to home. One of the biggest steps it taking on Cherise. I really felt I owe it to my clients to offer the specialized service of helping you with the tough decisions when it comes to picking your pictures. So often I hear "There are so many great pictures I love, I just don't know where to begin." So instead of beginning, it is put off until another time and then before you know it it has been several months and your "baby" still sits on the computer (along with all your other digital files!) and not out where you can show him or her off to your friends and family. For those of you who fit this bill to a "T" (and you know who you are!!) the Post Session Review will be a invaluable service for you.
Now I mentioned it a bit last month, but I have actually put some other changes into place starting this month. The first change is to my prices. Don't panic! If you love your Celebrating Life Baby Series and are still within your 2 year timeframe, you don't need to change anything. I will still continue with your sessions just as you know them. But for those of you that are new or that love referring me to your friends or if you think this new system works better for you than here is my simplification of my pricing...
First off the session fee for all of my services will change to $150. This fee covers the private 2 hour session in my studio, my expertise in posing and lighting, editing, touch-ups (basic and extensive), and internet viewing/ordering once you have returned for your post session followup meeting and of course my 100% money back elation guarantee on all of my products and services.
I will be adding to my blog the breakdowns for my photo packages that are available for purchase during your post session review. If you are interested in my complete price list and package breakdowns please feel free to request this from http://www.blogger.com/Cherise@abunchofsmiles.com



Can you believe it, we are talking the Holidays already!

A Bunch of Smiles Photography is now booking for holiday appointments. All of our sessions are relaxed and focused on capturing your family at their best. We want you to have fun and enjoy yourselves while at the same time creating those images that represent who you are as a family. There is no rushing those special moments which is why we schedule each session for a full 2 hours. We can now photograph your family on location or at our studio for a more traditional feel, either way you will have portraits you can cherish for years to come, we guarantee it.

--Call and Schedule your Holiday appointment by October 20th, and book your session for only $75!!--

(Photo Sessions do NOT need to be completed before October 20th, just on the schedule. Session fees will be due at the time of the booking and is not refundable. If you need to reschedule please call 24 hours in advance, if possible, so we can fill your session time)

Did I mention that we have a fantastic line of Custom Photo Cards coming out for the Holidays? Hopefully we can help bring some Cheer to your Dears!

Well that is it for now...Please check my blog throughout the month to keep up on new programs and exciting events with A Bunch of Smiles Photography! Or better yet become a subscriber and you will automatically receive updates.
I wish all of you a save and happy beginning of the Holiday Season, and I hope to see you all very soon.