Spring Mini-Photo Sessions

I'm really excited to get back to work, it's been a long winter of catching up and tying up loose ends. I'm starting the spring off with a new promotion that I haven't offered before, and I'm super excited about it.

I have recently partnered with a new source for canvas prints. The canvas is 10 times better quality AND  best of all, more affordable than the source I used in the past. I will now be able to offer canvas to my clients at an affordable price. To bring attention to this new offering I am promoting the canvas prints and including them in my Spring mini-sessions. This is a HUGE deal and an incredible offer that I won't be able to continue forever, it will only last from April 15th - May 30th.

Here are the details

Sessions must be held between April 15th-May 30th
Price includes a 30 minute photo session for up to 4 family members 5-10 images to be viewed in an online gallery and (this is the best part), a 16x20 canvas print of your choice. as well as a 20% discount off of any other print purchases from this session

(print galleries are guaranteed to be available with in two weeks of session or the session is on me!)

My goal this year is to improve my customer service and turn around times. Many of my clients in the last year have had to wait extended periods of time to receive galleries and orders. Unfortunately, I'm only human and everything has a learning curve. I believe that the only way to improve is to be aware of my weakness and work to improve it to the best of my ability.  I am not perfect nor do I ever claim to be. What I do claim is to be a kind hearted honest person that tries to be everything to everyone usually to a fault. 

I can only try to be better than I was yesterday!

"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving,
and that's your own self."
--Aldous Huxley
 

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to book and hold your date and time. The balance is due at the photo session. A contract and model release must be signed prior to the session.

Nelia turns ONE

My adorable niece Nelia (knee-lia) turned one last week. She is the happiest little girl I have ever seen. My sister would tell you otherwise, but I'm auntie and I can call her perfect if I want! I cannot even begin to express the joy I have in being an auntie. Don't get me wrong being a mother is amazing on whole different level. Being an auntie means I get too be all fun and cool and I can break all the rules, like no candy for breakfast!! I can give gifts for no reason!
Nelia was born on March 12th, 2012 which happens to not only be my fathers birthday, but his grandmothers birthday also!

My parents were on vacation in Florida and unable to make it to Nelia's big day, but never fear Apple is here!! We all complain a lot about all the technology we have today and how it takes so much away from us, but we were all super thankful for it on Saturday. My parents were able to join the party via facetime. My mother called my iPhone from her iPad via facetime and were able to watch everything from gifts being unwrapped to clean up! They were able to talk to everyone and even get their picture taken as proof they were there. I guess the only thing they really missed was the food and cake!

Happy, happy first birthday Nelia Tishara, you are a beautiful girl and I look forward to many years of spoiling you rotten!!

Happy Valentines Day!

I'm not a huge fan of Valentines day, mostly because I think it causes unnecessary stress. I do in fact love the idea of the day, but I feel like it needs rules or maybe guidelines. The pressure to give a gift that symbolizes your love to another is just too much. My favorite valentines are the small personal gifts or thoughtful notes. I am giving all of you (readers, clients, friends, family) a personal Valentines message.

You are the heart and soul of my business. It is because of you that I am able to do what I do. Not a single day passes that I do not think about this simple truth. You give me grace and guidance to create memories for your family. I take your trust in me very seriously, sometimes to a fault. I hope you all have a wonderful day and know that you have at least one person that appreciates you even when you might feel alone.

A few of 2012 favorites

Winter Wonderland

Well, things are changing! It's time to freshen up and spend a little more time here! I've fallen out of love with Facebook and decided I'd rather share my work and life in my own space. Not to say I won't remain on Facebook, I just won't be contributing much. It's important to me to stay in touch with those that appreciate my work and what I have to provide as a service, so I will do that here and I will commit to being present here as well! I recently added blogger to my iPhone which will make this resolution to stay current much easier. I am sharing a few iPhone photos from today's sliding adventure.

{Harmony ~ Organization ~ Peace ~ Enlightenment}: ~ Twas the Night Before...the Night Before... ~

{Harmony ~ Organization ~ Peace ~ Enlightenment}: ~ Twas the Night Before...the Night Before... ~
I once again will point you toward my dear friend Kristen and her inspiring words of wisdom. It's really simple, family is everything. Thank your lucky stars for them all, they are the ones that will hold you up when you cannot stand. Thank you K3 for always reminding me to "keep it real"
Love to all this Christmas Eve.

Holiday Cards

In the past I have held holiday mini-sessions in November and December unfortunately I just haven't had the time to add the promotion this year. I decided that with all of the commitments I have right now I wouldn't be able to give these sessions the special touches that make them so great.

However, I have decided to offer my clients the chance to place holiday card orders using the images from past sessions. Below is the digital catalog with the card options I have available. Please note I will not be offering new photo sessions for this offer. Any sessions scheduled after December 1st will not be ready for Christmas. Card orders will be accepted until December 18th at noon.

Prices vary according to number of cards and specific styles. Pricing begins at $50 for 25 cards. This includes my time and the use of images. Due to copyright laws I can only offer this service to JL Walker Photography clients using only JL Walker Photography images.

If you are interested in this offer please send me an email at the address on the top of the page.

Happy Holidays!

Open publication - Free publishing - More christmas

The T family at the Mt. Washington Hotel

 I had a great night at the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH tonight. This incredible family is celebrating their parents 50th wedding anniversary and asked if I would take a family photo of everyone (20 people in all). The day started out dreary and drizzly, but just before picture time the sun came out just enough to make beautiful lighting. More to come with this group, but I just had to share a quick shot.

Words...

I spent the day trying to find something to SHARE with all my new friends. I have ton's of fun stuff in store for this blog and lot's of things to share, but tonight I want to share a reminder below is a very short video with a really big meaning. Treat others as you want to be treated! The one thing I find myself saying over and over to my boys. Our words are powerful - use them wisely! Enjoy!

video shared from an incredibly brilliant photographer and marketing genius Lawrence Chan, if you are a photographer or any kind entrepreneur you should be following this man!!

....and because this is still a photography blog here is the newest shot of my niece, the happiest little girl ever!

PS: Thank you new friends for joining the blog I'm so excited to have an audience! (Y'all may not be so excited, but I am) Don't forget to leave a comment on the post (The truth is....) below in order to be entered in the drawing for a Amazon.com $25 Gift Card (0108). You can leave a comment on this post too...hint, hint, but it won't count for the drawing!

one more

Welcome...

I'm a little late posting this one, but hey he was born 6 weeks early!! My gorgeous nephew Liam! He is so perfect in every way! We love you Liam!

Pumpkin Fest 2009