{Pricing} 2011 Holiday Portrait Pricing

Fall is almost officially here which means that the holidays are also on there way in.
Time to start thinking about those family portraits. Here are the 2011 Holiday portrait price guides for Amanda Pratt Photography.  Valid October 1st thru December 3rd, 2011.

These are the sessions:

 These are some special 'print' packages:

 Sessions available: Mondays 9am-5pm, Saturdays 7am-6pm, a few select Sundays, other weekday appointments available upon special request.

**Some fine print: The Portrait Collection prices include a 45-minute family session. As always, I do not charge a per person fee, pets are always welcome and there are no limits on the number of poses we create during your session; however, these sessions are meant for family portrait sessions.  These prices are only valid from October 1st through December 3rd, 2011.Tax is not included in the collection price. No size or quantity substitutions are permitted.  Additional prints, print collections, storybooks, wall art, etc may be added to each order.  Payment is expected prior to the scheduled session;  printed products, digital download, etc will not be submitted for processing without full payment.  Other restrictions may apply.

Questions or to get on the books drop me a message: aprattphotog@cot.net or give me a jingle 604.8789 (you can even text me your name & request).

{Entered} Just a Touch of Sun - I Heart Faces

I'm doing something a little different this week for Monday Minute (which I realize, I've been horrible about posting, in fact that whole schedule of things I've got marked on the calender...yea, slacking!!).

I'm entering the I {Heart} Faces weekly photo challenge.  The theme this week is A Touch of Sun.

This photo was entered into the I Heart Faces photo challenge – www.iheartfaces.com

{Pricing} New Session Collections

Hope you've all had an awesome weekend. It's now Sunday and as we're preparing for another busy week here at the crazy-farm I've got something exciting to share with you all.   

I've been working for a couple months now, re-vamping parts of my business structure, website, etc and one of those areas is session pricing. I'm here today to introduce you to your new options, 2 of which include digital files for your own, unlimited* printing. 

Every session includes your custom photography session with unlimited outfit changes.

$450 –  The Premium Collection

- Final image disc, with personal print release for up to size 8x10

- $50 print credit

- 10% discount on 16x20 or larger prints or storybook albums

$300 – The Standard Collection

- 10 image disc, with personal print release for up to size 8x10

- $25 print credit

- 5% discount on 16x20 or larger prints or storybook albums

$125 – The Basic Collection

            - This collection is just a session & does not include prints, products or digital images which may be added at regular prices.

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Did you also know that you can book a years worth of sessions for your little one at a special rate?!  I offer 3 separate collections to capture your little ones big moments & here are those options: 

$450 –Belly & Baby- Milestones Collection

A 5 session collection to document baby’s first year;

Includes: Maternity, Newborn, 3, 6, & 12 month custom photography sessions, with unlimited clothing changes 

-25 5x7 Boutique Birth announcements

-8x10 from each session

-15 image disk at the end of the year, with printing rights

$300 –Belly & Baby – Baby’s Year Collection

Includes: 4 custom photography sessions with unlimited outfit changes All prints & products are sold a la carte.

            -25 4x8 Photo birth announcements

            -5x7 from each session

$275 –Just for Kids Club

Includes: 2 custom mini-sessions & 1 full photography session with unlimited outfit changes

-Build your own schedule & collection

-Sessions must take place in a 12 month time frame

-5x7 from each session

Have a great Sunday!!! 

{NEW} Senior Portrait Collections

It's time to start thinking about getting those Senior Portrait done, yes class of 2012, I'm talking to you!!! 
I have completely revamped my {Senior Collections} to better suit you, my clients.

Every Senior will receive the same awesome basic package, including up to 3 hours of custom photography at multiple locations of your choice (within a 10 mile radius), & unlimited outfit changes.

$400 –

The Premium Collection

- 40 image disc, with personal print release for up to size 5x7

- 100 wallets

- (4) 8x10

- Custom cover, spiral bound proof book

- 15% discount on family & friend orders

$250 –

The Standard Collection

- 10 image disc, with personal print release for up to size 4x6

- 100 wallets

- Small custom cover, spiral bound proof book

$200 –

Basic Collection

Only the session. Prints & products sold a la carte.

A late sneak - Mt Shasta Roller Derby

I'm back with that sneak peek from the other day. I had the opportunity again to go out & hang out with Mount Shasta Roller Derby. We did a new group shot as well as some individual shots this time. I can't believe that since I first visited with them in October how much they've grown & expanded; I'm sure I'll be back to hang with them soon, as there were a couple of ladies missing for photos.

They're an amazing group of women (and some guys that hang too) that meet several times a week, roller skating and polishing up their skills.

Here's a little info about this awesome, talented & kick booty team.

------Introducing the first ever Skater-Owned, Womens Flat Track Roller Derby team right here in our hometown of Mt. Shasta, CA where we rock AND roll. We welcome anyone to come check us out and see what the hype is all about .. No dues or fees necessary. Put your game face on and show us what ya got !!! See ya on the track baby ♥-------

If you want more info or you're interested in having a great time & joining in on the fun check them out!!!

www.mountshastamightyrollers.webs.com

Thank you ladies (& gents) for having me out to photograph you, can't wait to see some more action from you!!

New...{My Life}

Beginnings....a new Year...new dreams, ideas & plans...new projects...a new baby.....lots & lots of new.

Happy 1st week in the New Year.

I've been busy getting end of year paperwork & new year paperwork completed, along with starting to plan a birthday party for 2 very special girls, and beginning to get things in order for a new baby to come into our house.

If you are interested in having your portraits made by me prior to May 1st, you need to make your appoinment before March 10th, which is the last day I will be working until May 1st so that I can have my little boy & recover from the surgery.

New Years Eve/Day was pretty uneventful for our family. I woke up on NYE with the worst migrane I've ever had, thankfully it subsided somewhat so that I could take a few photos at my sister & brother-in-laws vow renewal.

We were in bed by 10 & up on NY day by 7:30, to tackle my least favorite mom-job, cleaning house. Lately I've been into getting things more organized, maybe it's getting ready for the baby, maybe it's just for a little sanity....

I have been working on getting lots of new stuff ready for the business, starting with the 1st edition of the Client Connection, a monthly newsletter that will go out (tentativly) the first week of every month. Adding a few new services & products, along with changing the pricing structure around a bit. Hoping that 2010 is the best year for business so far.

Thank you to my wonderful clients from 2009 for helping me grow & learn. You've all been wonderful & I am looking forward to capturing many moments for you in the coming months.

At home, we're still planning meals 2 weeks at a time, but I've been trying to pick a few recipes each time from a new magazine or different cookbook, something we haven't had before or a new twist on old flavors. One of the things I did this week was make a cake (I don't bake on a regular basis, but enjoy it the same).

I chose the White Chocolate Raspberry Torte (Taste of Home Dec/Jan 2010). The cake is yummy, not really heavy & the filling is yummy, really raspberry-ish. But the frosting that tops this thing... is Oh.My.Goodness. YUMMY! Light, fluffy, yummy. I now know what kind of frosting will be topping my girls' birthday cake.

FROSTING:

1 pkg cream cheese, softened

1 cup vanilla chips, melted & cooled

1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Beat up the cream cheese until fluffy, beat in the melted chips, fold in the whipped topping.

Alliance Properties {Professional Business Session}

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of photographing, Jasmine, from Alliance Properties. She is getting her business up and running & needed some professional headshots to use on her webpage and other advertising.

Thank you for another great session. Your images will be ready soon.