Ella's First Real Snow

There is nothing like watching a kid really figure out what snow is and how to play in it. Here are some images of Ella playing in her first real snowfall sent to me from her mom, Mandy.

I have photographed Ella since she was just a few days old and it was so cool seeing these images of her out in the snow. I would say she is a real snow angel.

I wish I could have been there to see Ella running around and having fun, but that is the beauty of photographs; we can share in on the fun through them. Thanks Mandy for letting me be a part of your family.

If you have some really cool images from the snow, please email them to me. I would love to see them and will post them here on the blog. Hopefully this will not be our last chance for snow this year. I want some snow cream.

Let It Snow

Those of you in the area probably heard the loud sonic boom last night when Sarah realized it was finally snowing. After a whole day of asking me when is it going to start snowing, how much is it going to snow and if it is going to be the sticky type of snow; she finally got her wish and it started snowing. I am sure that was the wish every kid around.

We did not get much, just a couple of inches, but she was out in it bright and early this morning. I went out for a little while and played a little too (my style). Here are some images from this morning and I have posted some more on my facebook pages. http://www.facebook.com/home.php and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denise-Clay-Photography/43976139602

Oh I would love to see some of your great snow images. Feel free to send them to me via email and I will post them on the blog tonight.
I think this is called a wipe out.

Knew I should have brought my boots in last night.

5-4-3-2-1 We have lift off of the Doodlebugs

The wait is finally over. The much anticipated launch of the Doodlebug Club has finally arrived. The funest (is that a word?) kids club around, the Doodlebug Club is designed for kids ages 2 to 7 and is designed for the kids (okay me too) having pure fun and there are lots of special perks just for the Doodlebugs. Yes, mom and dad you get to join in on some of these perks too and if you behave you can have some fun also. The perks for joining the club are too numerous to list here. But call the studio and I will be glad to fill you in on them and all of the other details about the club.

When you sign up your kid to be a Doodlebug, they will receive a special membership packet in the mail. Included in the packet will be a special Doodlebug Club membership card with your child’s personal membership id number on there. There will be a bunch of other goodies in the packet as well.

Oh, two more things; if you sign your child up between now and the end of January you will receive as an introductory bonus gift a custom designed dry erase board (see the sample here) from your first Doodlebug session.

And last; if your kid is not yet 2 and you would like to go ahead and join the Doodlebug Club to receive all the benefits from the ages 2 to 7 (we’ll go ahead and start the benefits now – just don’t tell my boss) then give me a call. I don’t want you to miss out on the special introductory bonus of the custom dry erase board just because your sweetie isn’t two yet.

The launch is here and the Doodlebug Club is officially having fun, but not as much fun without your kid being a part of it. So call the studio and I will let you in on how your kid can get up to 5 years worth of perks that you and your child will not want to miss out on. Oh this is going to be so much fun. Now we need to create a Doodlebug dance…

The Countdown Has Started

Launch sequence has been initiated...

All systems are a go…

launch in t-minus… well okay so I don’t know how to put in here something to do a count down so that regardless of when you read this it tells you the hours, minutes, seconds till launch. Sorry, guess I am not that much of a techno geek.

But keep checking back for the launch of the Doodlebug Club this afternoon.

Keeping In Touch

The January enewsletter just went out and it got me thinking. Is everyone that wants to receive the monthly enewsletter on the list to receive it? If you are suppose to be receiving it and are not or if you want to start receiving it, please send me an email and let me know. I will make sure you get on the mailing list.

Also, just to let you know the printed newsletter has not been forgotten with all of this modern online technology. It is scheduled to go out three times a year. I am actually going to start working on putting the first 2009 printed newsletter together so you can read it in March. I do need your help though. I need to get someone to write a piece for the “Your Corner” section. If you have something you would like to share, please send it to me. Send it in an email will be great. Hey, I just had an idea; since it is still close to the New Years and we all know about the famous resolution, if someone has something about loosing weight or healthier eating – that would be great. Send in your healthy and delicious recipes and I will include as many as I can in the printed newsletter and the rest on the blog. Okay now I am getting hungry.

If you are not receiving either the enewsletter or the printed newsletter, just let me know. I need to go munch on a carrot or something now.

Later,
Denise

Special Economic Stimulus Package

You turn on the news and it seems to be all they are talking about; bailouts and economic stimulus. With the new president about to take office, I have decided to try to help things out. I am calling it the “Gift Cards Economic Stimulus Package.” Sounds like something someone up in Washington would come up with for a title, but it is a lot easier to understand. And it is something that we all can truly participate in.

For the month of January, you can purchase gift cards for yourself or as a gift for someone else at a special price. Want the fine print? Here it is: no fees, no hidden charges and no expiration date. All you do is call me at the studio and I will mail out your certificate to you. Now get something that simple from Washington.

Here are the special gift cards available during the month of January:

$500 gift card … your cost $400
$250 gift card … your cost $200
$100 gift card … your cost $75
$50 gift card … your cost $40
$25 gift card … your cost $20

School's Out!

On Monday January 19th school is out and the banks are closed, so it is a perfect opportunity for that session you have been trying to find the time for. And Sarah is so excited about being out of school; she said “do something special mom”, so no session fee for any session on Monday the 19th. Bring the kids for that special portrait of them or bring the whole family.
It is also a great time to come in for a mini-Senior session and get some incredible images that will not be like any of your classmates.

Simply contact me to reserve your time for this special day.

The Brannocks

Back in the fall I had the chance to meet and photograph a wonderful family, the Brannocks, for their Christmas cards. And did they ever have a beautiful Maple tree to use for their backdrop. I wish I could take that tree to my place. Of course the tree paled in comparison to how beautiful this family is. Jeanne, Hannah and Seth were a delight to work with. They really made Sarah and I feel like we had known them forever.
I don’t think we could have picked a better day for the fall colors for their session. The trails in their woods were perfect to get Hannah and Seth off with the other family members; Mini Z, Violet and Peaches. Of course you know Sarah had fun with the dogs and Mini Z seemed to really like me too.

Here is Seth with Mini Z.

And Hannah with Peaches out in their field.