Happy New Year!!!

I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy and Safe New Year! A big thank you to my 2008 Clients! Thank you for your business, your kind words and your friendship! I look forward to seeing you again in 2009!!


With the new year, I will be making some changes to the business. I will start offering digital files to my clients. I will also be launching a new site that will showcase the images really big on your screen!

So everyone have a safe holiday tonight and eat your peas and greens tomorrow!!

Angi & Chris

The Grahams

One thing I can say about this family....WOW! So much love is what makes this family wonderful. I've known Carol and Blain for several years now and they are such loving people and I am so happy to be able to present them with family portraits. Their daughter is absolutely beautiful! I could have photographed her all day! Especially when she started doing her "Top Model" poses!! I can't wait to do some more photos of her!

My friends, I am so happy for you and I am honored that I was able to gift you with some very special images of your sweet family.

Bailey

Meet Bailey! This young lady came in for some photos and we had a lot of fun! She is so sweet....nothing like her aunt Shannon, haha...Just kidding Shannon! Bailey, I had a great time and it was so nice to meet you! Next time you're in town, stop by!!

Mindy & Blake

Meet Mindy and Blake!
Mindy is a Senior and wanted some special photos done at her session. She loves her little cousin Blake and he happened to be in town for Thanksgiving. We did some photos of the two of them together before he had to go home. Blake is such a cutie!!! And such a HAM too!! We did some of Mindy by herself while Blake was ignoring us and having fun running around the studio. Ohhhh if we could only bottle that energy.....lol.

I'll be posting more images of both Mindy and Blake in 2009. Mindy will have a couple more sessions before she graduates and Blake will have in own session scheduled in May when he comes to see is cousin graduate! I'm SO looking forward to more sessions with them both! I had a wonderful time! I love sessions that are full of laughter!

Thanks so much you two! Can't wait to see you again!

Sweet baby

On Thanksgiving day, I went to my brother and sister-in-law's house in Texas. One week before, my sweet little niece was born and this was my chance to get to see her. She is so tiny and sweet! She slept pretty much the entire time I was there...that is until I got my camera out, lol. Then she was awake, and apparently didn't like the poses I put her in, lol. I managed to get some cute shots of her and can't wait to take some more of her!

Here are my two favorites of Miss Sybil Ann

Graduation Invitations!

I know that it's time for Seniors to order their graduation announcements so I wanted to post a few examples of what we have to offer. I have many more and will add them to a special gallery on my site. Just posting a preview here. The announcements can either be a 5x7 folded card for information and photos inside an out, or a 5x7 flat card with information and photos front and back.

Last Chance!

The Studio will be closing for the holidays on Dec. 1, 2008. So if you need a session, you need to call now! Gift certificates are available also!

Mini Holiday Sessions

As each year passes, it becomes harder to find gifts that will really mean something to the other person. Electronics, jewelry, clothes, etc... These all go out of style, get lost, stop working or just generally don't last long. So why not give your family a gift that they will be able to cherish and enjoy for years to come....Portraits!

I'm happy to announce that Mini sessions are now available for your Holiday gift giving and Christmas cards! Instead of asking for a small session fee for the mini sessions, we are asking that you bring a bag of canned goods that will be donated to a local pantry to help feed families in need this season. A $50 deposit will be required in order to book and hold your session date. This deposit will be applied to your package of choice.

The Mini Holiday Session Packages:

Jingle Bells- $95
(4) 5x7
(8) Wallets

Sleigh Ride - $135
(4) 5x7
(16)Wallets
(24)Cards

Let It Snow - $175
(4) 8x10
(6) 5x7
(24)Cards
(1) 5x10 Desktop Storyboard

Winter Wonderland - $225
(1) 11x14
(4) 8x10
(6) 5x7
(24) wallets
(48) cards
(1) 5x10 Desktop Storyboard

With the purchase of one of the Mini Holiday packages, you can purchase items a la carte for 50% off.

Spend $250 and receive a 5x5 soft cover brag book
Spend $350 and receive a 5x5 soft cover brag book and two more 5x10 storyboards
Spend $450 and receive a 5x5 soft cover brag book; two 5x10 storyboards and all digital files from your session!

Session Details:
All sessions will last approximately 20-30 minutes.
Sessions will be held at the studio located at 2400 Cypress St, Suite 24 in West Monroe, LA.
Sessions are for up to 5 people. $10 per person after that.

Proofs:
You will receive an online password protected gallery, available for viewing your proofs.
You will be shown 10-12 images in your gallery.
Gallery will be available for 5 days, at which time orders must be placed.

The Holiday Cards:
Holiday cards are 5x7 flat cards printed on both sides and include envelopes. Only sold in sets of 24.
Templates for the cards will be included in your gallery.

The Prints:
Once a package is purchased, additional prints are available a la carte for 50% off.
The 5x10 storyboard will be mounted to art board and include a small black easel. These make excellent gifts for the home or office.

In order to ensure that you receive your packages before the Holidays, these sessions are only available during November and no orders will be placed after December the 5th.

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Please call Angi at 318-372-9886 to schedule your Mini Holiday Session now!
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We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Angi & Chris

Nichole ~ Senior 2009

This week I had a session with Nichole, a senior from West Ouachita. Nichole and her mom came to the studio and we had a great time! They are so much fun to be around. Nichole is a great softball player and brought her homerun softballs and her Aaron's Aces shirt. I'm so glad I got to meet both of thess ladies! Nichole, best of luck with your games this year!! I'll see if I can't come take some photos at some of the games.

10 spots left!!!

I only have 10 spots left for sessions for 2008!!!! If you want a session you should call and book now!!

Remember no session fee

Just a reminder that at this time I'm not requiring a session fee and my print collections begin at $150. If you would like to get a gift certificate for someone else to have a portrait session, you can do so by simply purchasing the smallest collection of $150. Gift certificates make great Christmas gifts!!

Want to send out a customized card this year? Call now to book your session for your Christmas Card photos. Deadline to order cards is December 1, 2008.

Adorable family!

Tonight I was able to spend some time with an old friend and her daughter, son-in-law, and adorable grandson! My friend's son-in-law is about to leave to go serve his county, so some quick family photos were needed, and I was more than happy to oblige. This little scooter bug is just too too cute! I can't wait to get him in the studio again soon! Thanks so much you guys for allowing me to photograph your beautiful little family!

A big THANK YOU to little Cody's dad for serving his country. I ask that everyone keep this wonderful family in your thoughts and prayers that he returns home soon. That all of our troops return home soon!




My favorite of father and son!

Models and a Make-up Artist

Recently, I met up with a hair stylist from my home town of Homer who is also a Make-up Artist. Rhianna is building her portfolio so that she can start doing hair and make-up in the movie industry. We got together this weekend at my studio and she brought along two models. Camille and Kelsey. There are a ton of images to finish going through, but I couldn't wait to show a few of my favorites. I know that the girls are anxious to see them as well.
We had a blast doing this, and Monroe's own 105fm played the best classic rock for us to jam out with! I'm so looking forward to the next shoot we do where we do some of the vintage Hollywood black and whites. Thanks girls!!!!

Morgan

Tonight I had the opportunity to photograph Morgan, who is going to be in a National pageant in November. We did some new headshots for her to enter for most photogenic. I think she's very photogenic and I hope she wins!! Morgan I had a great time with you! You are a hoot! I hope you enjoy the photos! I wish you the best of luck in the pageant!!

Family

This weekend my brother Mike, his wife Meredith and their son Graham came to the studio for some photos. They are expecting a baby girl soon so we got a chance to do some maternity photos. Graham had the spotlight first and promptly wore me out! Haha. Even though he was all over the place, we managed to get some cute photos of him. We tried to get some family photos, but Graham would have none of it! He had had enough!! Grandma Mary came along with them to help keep Graham busy and she was a blessing! Thanks Grandma Mary!

Asa

Asa came by yesterday to let me do some of his Senior photos. We had a good session and got some really good images. I've posted a few of my favorites. Thanks Asa! Looking forward to doing some outdoors too!!

Tummy Yummy Creations

Recently, I met Ashley Wilson, owner of Tummy Yummy Creations and it was truly a "sweet" experience! She's such a sweetheart and has created some of the most delicious cookies that I have tasted (and believe me, I've tasted PLENTY! lol). Yesterday, we did a photo shoot of some of her cookies for display in her store, and I wanted to post a few of my favorites. We did this at lunch time, and I gotta tell ya.....I almost swiped one while she had her back turned, lol. Her cookies are HUGE and I had to make sure that I picked up all the crumbs....you know....to keep the surface clean for the pictures sake, of course. Ashley was sweet enough to give me some of the cookies after the shoot. Yes, I shared with my family...a little bit anyway, lol.

If you haven't tried Tummy Yummy Creations, then you need to! NOW! She has great big gourmet cookies of all different varieties to please anyone and everyone! Huge lolipops, Oooey Gooey bars, Cookie baskets for babies, brides and business. She can create cookies with logos on them (can't wait to do mine!). She even has lunch specials served with a cookie of your choice. I can recommend the Chicken Salad sandwich!! She even has classes for you to take!

Please check out Tummy Yummy Creations today! Tell her I sent you!
Tummy Yummy Creations
405 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
(318) 398-1954
TummyYummyCreations@msn.com