What a cold, no - FREEZING day!  The Wood family were troopers though.  We met to get photos for their Christmas cards and did just that - despite the cold :)  They brought their new puppy with them too!

We took a few extras of this lovely lady since she didn't mind the cold as much!

And a few with mom as well!

Thank you! Hope to see you again in 2012!

                                         

 ohhhh boy...isn't he handsome?!  I think I melted right into the floor when I met him.  Jay and I headed to Atlanta to meet our new nephew Ethan this past weekend.  He is 1 month young and is just so happy.  I of course stole every opportunity to hold him.  He smelled so good :)

 

 

                                                                  And a few of me as well :) 

 So sad to say goodbye, but hopefully we will see them all soon.  I have 5 amazing sisters and 5 beautiful nieces and nephews.  I wish they all lived in New York (or even on the same continent!) so that I could watch their little ones grow up. :(   Guess that just means I'll have to take more vacation to visit :D  xo

Some days...

Some days you feel it.  And some days you don't.  

It's the power to turn your attitude around and make the decision to be unstoppable.

It means trying your best, despite the outcome.

You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.
(I don't know who said this, but I love it)

New Offer #3: Referral REWARDS!

Referrals!!

Word of mouth is the BEST.  Nearly all of my sessions are from referrals, which I love!  While I give out nice rewards for people referring me for weddings, I haven't done a whole lot for session referrals.  So here we go!

Full Session Referrals:

Refer 3 friends/family and receive a free mini session (at a time of your choice).
Rules:
Sessions must be booked, paid for and occur in order to count as a referral.
New referral must occur in 2012
New referral must give me your name so you get credit

or you can wait and refer 5 new friends/family and receive your own full session instead of a mini!


Mini Session Referrals:

Refer 3 friends/family and receive a $20 credit towards prints from your past or future gallery.  Not scheduling a session?  $20 gift card of your choice will be sent to you!

New Offer #2: Mini Sessions

Mini Sessions!!

Now, I LOVE me my usual hour long sessions, but not everyone has the time and sometimes the need isn't there for a full hour.  So mini sessions will be offered several times throughout 2012.  Every time I will be opening a day for minis, I will post it on my blog - so keep me bookmarked  ;)

$50 

20 minutes at a location of my choice
Up to 2 people in the session ($15 per extra person)
10 photos will be included in your online gallery
10% off of all prints for 1 week

OR

$65
20 minutes at a location of my choice
Up to 2 people in the session ($15 per extra person)

10 photos will be included in your online gallery

3 digital images
10% off of all prints for 1 week


Mini sessions may revolve around a theme such as "mommy and me" or "just because I love you".  I will also be offering 1 day for mini sessions of YOUR choice - no theme required ;)

Sessions will be limited!  Gift certificates available.

New session offerings for 2012

WOOP 2012 is already here!  And while nothing really seems that different right now, it will be an exciting year for sure.  I will be posting new offerings several times this week - be sure to check back in!

First change of 2012 is to offer a package for mommies to be or even new mommies.  The days go by so quickly and it's not always top of mind to schedule your little one's photos - especially in that first year.  They change by the WEEK so it's important to have photos done of them several times.  Trust me, they'll appreciate it when they're 28 :)  I love looking back at all of my baby portraits (thank you mom & dad!).  So here it is:

ooo my she is a beauty!

Baby's First Year: $350

*Includes 3 portrait sessions (you can decide when they take place) as well as a 5x5 album with photos of your choice at the end of your year.
* Each session is 1 hour long, but may be longer if you choose one of your sessions to be a newborn session
* Locations of your choice within Rochester
* You choose the photos for your album
* Multiple outfit changes

Another important side note:  this package CAN be altered!  Want more sessions?  Let's add a maternity session or a family session! Yes, there will be a discount if you add sessions onto your package :) Want a larger album...we can upgrade that as well.

For parents who would love to do this but might not be the time to spend the money - add me to your baby shower registry!  Gift certificates are available in any amount, just have friends/family contact Erica@photerica.com.  This is a great idea for groups of friends or family to go in on!

The first 3 people to sign up will receive 25 FREE birth announcement cards!! Erica@photerica.com to sign up.

The Kohlmeiers | Family Session

One of my favorite sessions this year...and not just because Amber Rose helped me pick out hot spots to take our photos in, but because this is my best friend, Charity and her family's session.  We took a stroll around Fairport and then gorged ourselves with pizza and canolis : D 

 So.Freaking.Cute. 

 

  

                     That is a face of a true friend right there.              And these are the faces of strong couple.  

 Thank you Amber for picking out this spot!  Turned out to be one of my favorites :)

 

 I'm not going to tell what Brad said to cause this reaction... ;)

 

 

<3

Thank you for having me take your family photos - love you all tons xo  (and thank you for the pizza/canolis)!