Thursday, August 25, 2011

Very excited!!!

I'm so excited to let you guys know that my new website is in the works as I type! I have been wanting to do this for so long now and it's just been too crazy. I hope to get it up and "live" by September 1st. So, a few things will change with the new site but I'll for sure keep you posted. The BEST change is that you will be able to put you order in online instead of having to email me. I will keep the smugmug site as an archive/storage site and will open up all of your old galleries (2010 and older) so that you can order straight from smugmug. This of course will all take time and patience on your part but I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Still contemplating the Santa sessions and barn sessions and card designs are in the works..........will keep you posted on everything happening here at MHphotography so check back often!!!


In the mean time, stay cool..... I can't wait for Fall weather to arrive!!!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!!!

Happy about school starting?? Sad about the summer ending?? I know how you feel. Bittersweet it is!

In order to help with all the roller coaster emotions, I like to run a back-to-school special before the holiday madness begins! This is a GREAT time for all you procrastinators to get an order in to me before your Christmas session and card order frenzy sets in.

The info............

Orders $100 and over get one free 5x7

Orders $150 and over get one free 5x7 and 2 free 4x6's

Orders $200 and over get one free 5x7 and one free 8x10



Book a REGULAR SESSION for any time in August and September and receive $20 off the normal session fee.


The fine print..............

Orders must be received via email between today (8/9/11) and (8/31/11) to be eligible for the print sale.

Cannot be applied to any previously placed orders.

Orders must be paid for by check or PAYPAL by 8/31/11.

Regular session availability is limited.


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Mini Dates

REVISION ~ No other minis will be added! We will have a special "barn" session day in September but it will NOT be a mini session day. After the minis go, only regular sessions will be available.

Added Mini Session Sundays (in RED) ~

Sunday September 25th ~ on the Square in Canton

Sunday October 2nd ~ Reunion Subdivision in Madison

Sunday October 9th ~ on the Square in Canton

Sunday October 23th ~ Natchez Trace welcome center - off 51/Rice Road

Sunday November 6th ~ on the Square in Canton



The info ~

$50/session ~ must be prepaid in order to hold your spot (payment must be made by 9/15/11)

~ 30 minute time slot

~ NO outfit changes

~ Can NOT be used as a yearly plan session

~ Session fee includes 2 5x7's ONLY if order is place by 11/15/11



Other important information for holidays this season ~

All Christmas/Holiday sessions must be done by 11/23/11

All Christmas/Holiday orders must be placed by 11/30/11

I take December off with the exception of newborn and other time sensitive sessions so please keep that in mind when scheduling and get with me asap for a slot on the calendar. The holidays are super crazy and we get booked very quickly but I do make every attempt to get everyone fit in somewhere. As the minis fill up I will mark the times off the list.

September 25th CANTON

1:00 Stogner
1:30 Word
2:00 Perkins
2:30 Perkins
3:00
3:30 Holliday


October 2nd REUNION

12:00 K. Johnson
12:30 Johnson
1:00 Ramsey
1:30 Null
2:00 Ory
2:30 Engels
3:00 Ainsworth
3:30 Mathews
4:00 Wineman
4:30 Bates
5:00 Scott
5:30 Taylor


October 9th CANTON

12:30 Coleman
1:00 Pajak
1:30 Hearn
2:00 Beard
2:30 D. Newman
3:00 Hanks
3:30 Winders
4:00 Weeks
4:30 Stuart
5:00 Miller


October 23rd TRACE

1:00 Moore
1:30 Swales
2:00
2:30 Montgomery
3:00 Ready
3:30 Heath
4:00 O'Gwynn
4:30 Greer

November 6th CANTON

1:00 Rushing
1:30 Pitcock
2:00 Burns
2:30 M. Newman
3:00 George
3:30 B. Smith
4:00 Sijansky

Monday, August 1, 2011

Where did summer go???

We have had a roller coaster summer this year. It's been one trip after another trip and lots of busy things going on in the Hart house. I would be lying if I told you that I'm sad it's coming to an end. As much as I love the pool and the beach and sleeping late every day, I absolutely crave the structure and routine that fall (and SCHOOL) bring back into our lives. The countdown is on! My big kids go back in one week and the little guy starts preschool the following week. I'm thrilled. :)

And that brings us to the busy season for photographers.... and the prep time for mini session and Christmas cards and Halloween and Thanksgiving.......my absolute favorite time of the year. My single goal this year for the holidays is to stay on top of it all and be done (with holiday sessions) by Thanksgiving. I believe this will be easier now that all three kids will be in school more days during the week.

So first things first.......I will be posting mini session dates next week for my normal fall locations......Canton, The Trace and Reunion. These locations are tried and true and always turn out great results. I am looking for one different place though to do a special weekend. And, would love your help!!! I want a RED barn. You know, a really nice red barn. If you know of anyone that has one or a place that might be willing to let me shoot there, please message me. I'm also thinking of doing some kind of fruit stand/pumpkin patch location so I'll let you know how that goes. All of those dates/info will be posted in the next few weeks, so be on the look out!!

If you are on a yearly plan, please email me NOW to schedule your fall/holiday session time. They go so quick and I foresee myself cutting off even earlier than I did last year. It is imperative that you secure your spot on the calendar.

ALSO - I will be getting holiday card samples ready and displayed here and on facebook and my site very soon. Will have some new shapes and styles and I'm so excited about it! Card design is one of my favorite parts of the season. I will have plenty of great choices to choose from so be on the lookout.

Somewhat off topic - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the clothing company Matilda Jane and will be hosting a MJC show on September 7th from 3-5pm. This will be for the 2nd fall release. If you aren't familiar with MJC, they do 3 releases each season. I chose the 2nd because I wanted to get into school good and have some breathing time before my party. The clothes they sell make wonderful outfits for pictures so check them out. www.matildajaneclothing.com And if you want to place an order and can't come to the party, just let me know!