WINDY!

Holy Hannah! Have you been outdoors in the wind yet? Jeepers!
Well... I was at a continuing education seminar earlier this month they said the smell of CHRISTMAS envokes a feeling & helps clients feel more at ease, and tend to spend more as well. So I super "smell-ified" my studio. He he he... Boy oh boy I love Christmas! My kids are already having me play the 70's Christmas CD in the truck ha ha ha!! Now at my other job, since telling my boss this little hint I learned, has gotten cinnamon scents to set out... Well now here I am smelling cinnamon sticks listening to the wind howl and want to take a NAP!! LOL!
This weekend is our mini-sessions & we have a bunch of them both Friday & Saturday. I am not a fan of Mini sessions simply because I lack control when I photograph. I had a college professor once say You cannot SELL, what you do not SHOOT. Since then I have been on over shooter. Even switching to digital did not help, just made it worse I swear. Have a wonderful weekend all!

NEWBORN BABY SESSION!

We photographed a newborn baby this past weekend... and it went WELL! As many of you know I do not photograph newborns regularly. Even with 3 kids of my own, babies still kind of scare me. I know they won't break... but I often feel that way... and that is where Jill comes in. LOL her 20+ years of childcare helped me tremendously. This particular newborn is first born baby to a woman I graduated high school with. Funny... I was so nervous to see HER... but it all went well.  I had the studio temp cranked up plus a heater to make it super toasty for baby... however I was sweating like a pig. At that point as I was preparing for the session, sweating profusely I decided we graduated 15 years ago WHY was I worrying about what she thought of me this many years later? LOL... In fact I was flattered that she came to me out of so many fellow photographers out there. There are MANY photographers out there, and MANY who can photograph a newborn like no body's business... and she chose ME! I certainly hope I do right by her decision, and  she likes the images we captured of her new little guy. He is so adorable! As I edit the images, I noticed how perfect his skin tone was- hardly any messing around with the skin tones. He truly IS a cute baby! SOOO made me miss the newborn stage of my own kids. Totally got my baby fix.. and I did not even hold the little guy.

Former customer deal

Well... we are putting together a deal to get past customers back in for updated portraits. If we have photographed you in the past... wedding, high school senior- whatever and are in need of updated portraits taken... THIS is the deal for you!! Maybe we took your SENIOR portraits, and now you have a child, or are about to be married? Just needing portraits for a Christmas card? CONTACT US!  For only $20, you get a mini session (15-20 minutes) and 1 FREE portrait ~ any size you want up to an 8x10!!! PLUS, if you refer someone we photograph we will give you MORE FREE PORTRAITS!!! We also ask you being a non-perishable food item for the local food shelf. Giving Back when we can...
We will be setting up the sessions in the next few weeks depending on how many customers we have come back in. Email me at kellie@kellieallynphoto.com or in-box me on facebook! We would LOVE to photograph your again!

Long over due

I apologize! I have had so much PERSONAL let's just say CRAP going on... I have neglected my blog!

What is new at Kellie Allyn Photography?
Well I went to a continuing education meeting last night that was unenlightening and has given me some new added "oomph!"

personally, here is the scoop...  my family moved to a new community. Our son is in a new school. My 15 year class reunion is THIS weekend and I just cannot muster the courage to GO...  We have a new babysitter.... one we know VERY well.. and is SO much closer that I LOVE it! Zander goes to the before school child care program & we are loving that! SUPER CHEAP!

As for me... I am trying to re-discover my photography. I have many new props & gadgets, but have been soooo busy in other areas in my life I have not been pursuing new clientele as I normally do. We have our fall Mini sessions to get families their 2011 holiday cards.... and will be doing a returning client appreciation session soon as well!
Thanks so much for continuing to follow the blog here at Kellie Allyn Photography!