Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fall Minis....{THE HOLIDAY POST!}

I know, I know, it's SO early for this!!!  BUT, this post will become popular over the next few months and I want to be on top of it ~  I literally have one more day before all the kids are home for the summer and I'm excited and SCARED at the same time!  Just wanted to post a few things about fall minis and get some dates out there for all you planners!  I will not have as many October sessions this year due to some family trips, etc. so I will be doing a few more September and November sessions to compensate.  I will add to this list as the weeks go by and I have more information finalized.  Again, as always, if you're on a plan, it is wise to talk to me over the summer about your next few sessions.  I will no longer be taking anymore yearly/newborn/maternity plan clients in the Jackson area.  I will strictly be going to regular sessions and mini sessions for that area. If you book for September and we have a rain out I will move you to a rain out date or to another empty mini slot later in the season.  I always start with booking on Sundays during the holidays so keep that in mind when looking at the times available.  And, please text me or email me with any questions!  601-260-5069 or mauri@maurihartphotography.com



These September sessions have a little discount for you guys as a reward.......the earlier your session is in the holiday season, the less you pay!

As far as theming goes for my holiday minis, we won't use much aside from perhaps some cute chalkboards with the year or things like "FAMILY" or "JOY" buntings or for the Hernando sessions some cute chairs/benches.  Canton has plenty of seating options so I generally don't bring a lot there.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 22nd ~ Canton Square ($55 fee, must pay fee to hold spot, 20 minute sessions, immediate family ONLY, $25 print/digital credit to be applied toward orders of $100 or more IF ordered by November 20th)

8:40
9:00
9:20
9:40
10:00
10:20
2:00
2:20
2:40
3:00
3:20
3:40
4:00
4:20

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 28th ~ Hernando ($55 fee, must pay fee to hold spot, 20 minute sessions, immediate family ONLY, $25 print/digital credit to be applied toward all orders of $100 or more IF ordered by November 20th)

8:40
9:00
9:20
9:40
10:00
10:20
2:00
2:20
2:40
3:00
3:20
3:40
4:00
4:20

Saturday, NOVEMBER 2nd ~ Lake Caroline ($65 fee,must pay fee to hold spot, 20 minute sessions, immediate family ONLY, $25 print/digital credit to be applied toward all orders of $100 or more IF ordered by November 20th)

8:40
9:00
9:20
9:40
10:00
10:20
10:40
2:00
2:20
2:40
3:00
3:20
3:40
4:00

Sunday, NOVEMBER 3rd ~ Natchez Trace ($65 fee, must pay fee to hold spot, 20 minute sessions, immediate family ONLY, $25 print/digital credit to be applied toward all orders of $100 or more IF ordered by November 20th)


8:40
9:00
9:20
9:40
10:00
10:20
10:40
2:00
2:20
2:40
3:00
3:20
3:40
4:00 E. Gilstrap

Sunday, NOVEMBER 10th ~ Hernando ($65 fee, must pay fee to hold spot, 20 minute sessions, immediate family ONLY, $25 print/digital credit to be applied toward all orders of $100 or more IF ordered by November 20th)

8:40
9:00
9:20
9:40
10:00
10:20
10:40
2:00
2:20
2:40
3:00
3:20
3:40
4:00

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

FAIR Sessions!

New this year, I'll be offering sessions at the MidSouth fair in Southaven and also the MS State fair in Jackson.  These will be limited and considered "special" sessions, NOT mini sessions.   Info ~

~ Session fee ~ $100
~ Any cost to enter the fair is paid by the customer (generally getting in on a weekday before 2pm is free admission)
~ Sessions will last for 30 minutes
~ You will receive a $25 credit to be used on prints or digital orders of $125 or MORE
~ Only weekday, mid-day times are available due to crowds, etc.



Dates for these sessions are as follows:

{Southaven, Mid-South Fair}

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20th ~

12:15
1:00
1:45

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th ~

10:00
10:45
11:30
12:15
1:00


{Jackson, MS State Fair}

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11th

12:00 C. Scott
12:45 E. Johnson
1:30 M. Isbell
2:15 J. Gerleman

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Our Seacrest/Rosemary Beach Vacation...

I had a few requests for information about where we go over the summer.  I just can't explain it all on FB or in an email so I thought I'd put it here!  This is for a first beach trip in June, the second one is to Orange Beach at the Phoenix West - both fun but VERY different experiences!

We technically stay at Seacrest Beach, FL.  It's along 30a in Florida.  If you've ever been to Destin or Sandestin it's about 20 miles east going toward Panama City Beach.  In fact, it's almost to PCB.  But, from Jackson it takes about 6 1/2 hours.  Not bad at all!!!

We used to always go to Sandestin and while I love Sandestin, I was getting tired of Baytowne.  That's all the kids wanted to do!  Go to Baytowne, spend a ton on silly rides, repeat.  It was exhausting.  So a few summers ago, a friend of mine invited me and my older kids to Rosemary Beach with her one after we'd just gotten back from Sandestin and I LOVED it.  Very European feel to the entire area and the architecture is so pretty and everyone is bikeriding and playing ball on the greens.  It's like a vacation straight out of a movie.  There are a LOT of houses to rent in Rosemary that are beautiful.  This vacation we do alone though and we just don't need a big house.  So we looked at Seacrest, there's a condo complex right on 30a called Village of South Walton and below all the condos are little shops and restaurants.  I love it because we can sit on our balcony and watch all the people biking or riding to the beach.  It is NOT on the beach, but seriously close.  If your kids are of bike riding ages, this is the most perfect place!!  And, you will love getting on one, too!  Makes you feel like a kid again.  For Leland (who is 5 this year) we will get a trailer for our bike to pull him in.  He is a good biker, but not confident enough to cross streets with cars and while everything is very slow paced, he still needs to be secure with Fred or me!

The pool at Seacrest is huge and there are lots of activities going on there plus a smaller pool very close to the condo that never has anyone swimming in it.  We actually really liked it. 

http://www.vrbo.com/53926

The link above is the condo we are renting for the week this summer.  We stayed in a different condo last year, but same complex.  We could be at the beach walkover at Rosemary in one minute on bicycle.  And, we could be at the little convenience store in 30 seconds.  There's also a mexican restaurant and beach shop on the first floor along with an ice cream shop, dress shops and bike shop. 

I'll try to upload some other pics from last year here tonight!  I love it so much!  Definitely plan to retire here!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

OLD OLD GALLERY SALE.....

I'm doing some cleaning out of old galleries and thought I'd run a digital sale on old proof galleries for you guys.  Here's the run down.......

Any and all galleries shot in 2011 and before can be purchased for $125.  Great for all you guys who didn't buy prints or digitals at first or who tend to procrastinate a bit!!  :)

Email me at mauri@maurihartphotography.com if you would like to take advantage of this deal.  Hurry, it will only last until April 30th!~!!


AND, I'm still booking for the beach, check the times below.  AND, lemonade mini times are posted and we are working on an adorable new lemonade stand for the sessions.  Can't wait for you guys to see it!


Get your Easter mini orders in if you haven't!!!




THANKS!!!!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Lemonade Stand Minis {dates & times available}

MADISON, MS {lake caroline}

friday, may 31


3:00
3:20 C. Marion
3:40  L. Densmore
4:00 J. Williams
4:20 J. Myers
4:40
5:00 P. Ware
5:20
5:40
6:00

 


SOUTHAVEN {my backyard}

sunday june 2nd

2:30 K. Pool
3:00
3:40 
4:00 J. Huggins
4:20 D. Breaux




PRICE ~ $65 + tax and includes a $25 print/digital file credit if your order of $100 or more is placed by June 20th!  Spread the word!  Lemonade minis pics are PRECIOUS!  Digital galleries for lemonade stands will be specially priced for $200.  Use your credit and get it for just $175.  GREAT DEAL!!
  

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The next few weeks and months {scheduling INFO}

As I try my hardest to get everyone's Easter pics up, I'm also busy trying to get a schedule set for early summer.  This is most important for all my central MS peeps.  I know it helps to know WHEN I'll be in town when you are trying to decide on times for photo shoots......

Right now ~

April 13th ~ I will be in Madison and will be available for a very limited number of regular sessions.  Please get with me ASAP if you would like to schedule.  Much of the day has already been claimed.

May 4th/May 5th ~ I will be shooting regular session on the afternoon of the 4th and the morning of the 5th.  I could possibly do a few on the afternoon of the 3rd if needed.

May 25th ~ I will be shooting that morning regular sessions in the Lake Caroline area.

May 28th ~ I will be shooting that morning regular sessions in the Lake Caroline area.

May 31st/June 1st ~ I will be having a Lemonade Stand Mini day.  Session times will be announced soon so stay tuned!!

More dates to be added soon!  Please touch base with me if you need on the calendar.  It will be much more challenging to schedule at the last minute.

Below is the current beach schedule.  Highlighted times ARE STILL AVAILABLE!  Get with me ASAP on a beach time.  Summer is right around the corner!


 

{beach schedule}

 

ROSEMARY/DESTIN AREA DATES ~

June 16th N. Walton


June 18th B. Hewett
June 19th M. Beck
June 20th

ORANGE BEACH/GULF SHORES DATES ~

July 28th C. Moore
July 29th

July 30th  A. Miller
July 31st
August 1st A. Young


Friday, March 22, 2013

The Weather and Southaven Bunny Pics...

Oh my, the weather in Southaven is such a bummer these days.  Can we have just a little sunshine on one of my mini weekends.  I'm making a mental note for next year to schedule Easter/Spring pics in April as opposed to March!

That being said, I still plan on shooting on Sunday at my house.  The address is:

3380 Woodland Trace E
Southaven, MS  38672

The schedule looks like this:

8:20 L. Berryhill
8:40 P. Tatko
9:00 A. White
3:20 K. Latham
3:40 L. Petree
4:00 A. Meadows
4:20 R. Zemen
4:40 S. Bibb
5:00 B. Allen

It is supposed to rain all day tomorrow and be cold and very windy on Sunday.  Sigh.  That definitely presents challenges but I think I've found a corner we can use in the yard that will be cute and we can get to it without the use of a boat.

Now, if you feel that all these things sound awful and you do not want to dress your babies up in their Easter frocks and romp around in the muddy wetness, I UNDERSTAND.  And, there are options.  I can move your shoot to a weekday this week and you can still have bunnies in your pictures (the bunnies are returning to their Jackson home on Good Friday).  I will have some morning and after school times available.  Just text me if this sounds appealing to you.  If bunnies are not something that you HAVE TO HAVE I can move your shoot to the weekend after Easter or even the weekend after that.   Maybe spring will have arrived at that point. 

Thanks to you all for your understanding.  And, please know that my goal is to get the BEST pics possible for you and your family.