Thursday, November 3, 2011

Dates to REMEMBER!

November 15th - please get your print orders in by this date if you had a mini session that includes (2) free 5x7's. Orders received after the 15th do not include the 5x7's.

November 20th - please get ALL card and Christmas orders in by this date.


REMEMBER - I have special CDs available for cards or you can purchase your entire gallery for just $150. I can have those CDs ready in a day or so!! Let me know if you are interested in this GREAT offer.

FINALLY - Gift certificates make GREAT holiday gifts!!!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Directions for this weekend.....

Friday and Saturday Barn sessions.....


Take I-55 North to Canton, Exit #119. Go right 2 miles to 3rd red light. Turn left on Hwy 51 (N. Liberty St.). Go 3.7 miles and turn right on Stump Bridge road. Go approximately another 3.7 miles. Gate is on the right and will be open.


My cell is:

601-260-5069 if you need me.

Sunday......

Sessions will be on the square in Canton. I normally stay on the South side of the square during those hours. But, please call or text if you don't see me.

Thanks!!!!

Looking forward to a great and busy weekend!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Christmas Cards (the FINE print!)

Book mark this page! This will be updated continuously throughout the holiday season with answers to questions and inquiries regarding holiday cards. Hopefully I can answer most of them right now!

I will have around 100 card design templates available for you to browse through in my card gallery. There is a big selection of cards - hopefully to fit everyone's tastes. For the most part, the colors and text can be changed but the general layout can NOT. If you order a trifold, folded or luxe some minor rearranging will be required at times but the basic flow of the card will be the same. Many times the number of pictures on your card can be adjusted to your needs so just ask about that. Also, every card that I have shown as a sample has a coordinating back for it. I may or may not have posted that coordinating option, but I have them. If you are purchasing a flat paper card, the back will be shown in your gallery with your sample once I put everything together.

You will be able to find the card gallery on Facebook and my website and also my new website (to go live on or around October 1st). Many of the designs are new and some will be from past seasons. I will be retiring some designs due to me just being tired of them!! :) Pricing will be as follows:


Sold in sets of 25 cards ~

Large order discounts ~

If you purchase 50 cards you receive a 10% discount on your card purchase ONLY.
If you purchase 75 cards you receive a 15% discount on your card purchase ONLY.
If you purchase 100 cards or more you receive a 20% discount on your card purchase ONLY.
If you purchase 200 cards or more you receive a 30% discount on your card purchase ONLY.


Photo Cards (printed on photo paper - picture only on one side) ~ $35 per set

Flat Paper Cards (printed on textured cardstock - picture on front and back) ~ $60 per set

Folded Paper Card (printed on textured cardstock - pictures on front, back and inside spread) ~ $85 per set

Trifold Paper Card (5x5 trifold on textured cardstock - pictures on front, back, inside and outside spreads) ~ $100 per set

Luxe Paper Cards (shaped cards on textured cardstock - pictures on front and back) ~ $100 per set


This year I am also giving you the option to take the creativity into your own hands! I know that there are many many card options out there and custom card creating is something that I just can't do for everyone any longer. It's extremely time consuming, stressful, and yields very little on my end. So I am offering a cd option JUST FOR CARDS this year. The images will be resized for cards. Here's the breakdown:


CD with 1 image (resized for card purposes) ~ $30

CD with 3 images (resized for card purposes) ~ $40

CD with 5 images (resized for card purposes) ~ $60

CD with 10 images (resized for card purposes) ~ $80

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Barn Date is set.....

October 8th.....

The location is right outside of Canton and I will be sure and post directions as the date gets closer -

Some things we will have - an AWESOME red barn with big doors and windows, a wooden fence, trees and grassy fields. We will bring some old chairs and benches for seating and I am hoping to have some old bikes, tricycles, luggage and a swing. Also - pumpkins, wagons and lots of blankets.

I will be doing these as full hour sessions - right now I plan on having just one day at the barn, but if interest is super high, we will consider adding that Friday before (October 7th).

$95 ~ session fee that includes 2 5x7s if order is placed by November 15th. Session fee MUST be paid by September 20th to hold your spot. Session is for one immediate family only - additional extended family members are $10 extra per person.

Thanks soooooo much to Jenny Montgomery for helping us find this great location!! You will all love it and I'm thrilled about it. We can't wait for barn day!!



Times Available ~

Friday October 7th

10am Odom
11am Minyard
1pm Cromwell
2pm Patrick
3pm Densmore
4pm Rushing
5pm Hernandez


Saturday October 8th

8am Annison
9am Tobias-Smith
10am Weeks
11am Norsworthy
12pm Vickers
1pm
2pm Warren
3pm Bates
4pm Montgomery
5pm Dunn
6pm Baldwin

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!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Archive Disc Sale!

$100/cd

This sale will go until May 2nd and after that point a new price for digital archive cds will be posted on the website and will go into effect. Hurry and order now.

Monday, April 25, 2011

It's almost SUMMER!

Don't know about you guys but I can't wait for full time summer to hit. Love the no homework, no alarm clock mornings with my kids. And, most of all - vacations!!! I'm really excited about the two beach weeks we have planned this summer and can't wait to help you guys make some wonderful memories there with your families! Remember if you have signed up for a beach session, your payment is due in full by May 1st. If I do not get your payment by May 1st, I will reopen the slot that you are currently holding.

I have one slot left for Orange Beach and two slots left for Destin. Let me know if you are interested!

Orange Beach - June 3rd
Destin - July 21 & 22

All of the Easter mini sessions have been posted, please email me or text me if you don't know your password. I'm trying to get those all out this week. Also, if you have placed an order in April, it should be in by the end of this week.

I will be making a few small price changes on the website. No print prices will change, but I will be changing the price of the gallery CD and adjusting a few things with the yearly plans. These changes will go into effect May 1st. If you want a CD at the low price of $150, please order it now. This price WILL go up but it will be available at any time.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Directions to Dinsmor for mini sessions....

Take I55 to Ridgeland and take the Old Agency exit like you are going to Renaissance. At the roundabout take left on Highland Colony (you will be going south). Then take the first right onto Old Agency Parkway. Dinsmor will be on the left about a mile down the road. The street is Dinsmor Crossing if you want to GPS it. Once you turn into Dinsmor the clubhouse and picture area will be on the left. Please call me if you need help finding me and allow plenty of time, all the sessions are booked and there's no room for running late. :) Thanks so much!!! Can't wait to see you tomorrow. Mauri 601-260-5069

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Spring Sessions and update on beach schedule and minis....

I still have some beach times left ~ ORANGE BEACH ~ June 1st - filled June 2nd - filled June 3rd - open June 4th - filled June 5th - filled SANDESTIN/DESTIN ~ July 16th - open July 17th - filled July 18th - filled July 19th - filled July 20th - filled July 21st - open July 22nd - open Remember that payment for beach pictures is due by May 1st to hold your spot! For the Highland Village mini sessions, I have a 1:30pm slot open for this Sunday and a 1:30 slot open for March 6th. Let me know if you are interested!
Spring/Easter portraits will be at Dinsmor in Ridgeland on April 2nd. Same mini session price/prints as the Highland Village sessions. Email me for a time!




maurihart@comcast.net

Monday, January 31, 2011

ALMOST SPRING Mini Sessions!!! and a February Sale....

I will be doing mini sessions at Highland Village on Sunday, February 20th and Sunday, March 6th. The info....

$50/session (prepaid)
30 minute session
(2)5x7's and (1) set of wallets included with session fee (same pose)

special pricing on proof cd ~ $100

Email me or comment here for a time slot. We will get started at 1pm and go until 4pm.



February SALE ~

All orders that total $200 or more receive a FREE 8x10.

Purchase a cd of your 2010 session for $100.



Payment must be made and received by February 28th.


BEACH SESSIONS....

I have 2 slots left for Orange Beach (June 3rd and June 4th).

I have several left for Sandestin/Destin (July 16-22).


Easter/Spring minis will be in late March and early April. I am working on location but know that we will do somewhere with lots of azaleas, green grass and prettiness!! Can't wait for spring.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

OFFICIAL BEACH DATES!!

June 1-5th in ORANGE BEACH/GULF SHORES area

July 16-22nd in SANDESTIN/DESTIN area


Additional dates MAY be added later. Please message me if there is a specific time that you and your family will be at the beach and I will keep that in mind!

Monday, January 24, 2011

BEACH DATES and Info.....

Beach sessions this year will be limited. I will be in Orange Beach June 1-5th. I will also be in Sandestin for a week but these dates haven't been set yet. I'm waiting on word from the condo owners. I will post the dates as soon as I have them. If I have a huge response, I will consider adding a 3rd week as well.

Basic Beach Session Info ~

$225 session fee (due in full by May 1st)
Session will begin around sunset - generally around 6:30-6:45pm
Only one session will be booked each day.
Session will last 45minutes - 1hour
One cd with all proofs on it will be mailed to you approximately 3 weeks after photos have been taken.

***you can include as many family members as you like in the session hour***



Stay tuned for Spring mini dates!