Holiday Mini Session

Tis The Season....

Thank you to all of you who have waited patiently for more information on the Holiday Mini Sessions.  I have a lot to share so a blog post was indeed in order.  
My goal is to capture fun and memorable holiday scenes for everyone plus make it easy as possible for you all to receive your images and a step further offer a selection of Holiday Cards and designs as well.
Sheeww...  Lot's to get off my chest but let me begin and feel free to jump in with any questions (not really "jump in" because it's a blog and all but you know what I mean). Call/e-mail/text/facebook etc..  Fa La La La La La....

Okay here is the Jingle Bells and Whistles ("Jingle Bell"s..get it...  Okay sorry too much Halloween candy today).

$55.00 Gets you the Following:

• 30 Minute Session, location of your choice (more on this below).
• Artistic Editing of your images.
• 10-12 Images on a personal online viewing Gallery.
• 5 Digital images for Holiday cards and Social network sharing on a CD with print release.

Chose from one of these fun extra's you can add to your session.  Pick one or pick them all.  

• "A Holiday Story"  personalized Facebook timeline to show off you holiday images for friends and family to see. $6.00 

Facebook Timeline Sample

• One 8x10 Professional Print $8.00
• 25 Flat Custom Designed Holiday cards size 5x7 with envelopes. $45.00. You will receive a gallery with sample of design where you can pick one that suits your style best.  See below for some examples of what will be offered..

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 And several more designs coming soon.  
Styles, colors and wording are all customized to your liking.  

Additional cards can also be purchased either A-La- Carte or additional set of 25.  If you order two set's of 25 you will receive 10% discount off the total.  

WHEN &WHERE??

For location ideas and suggestions please visit my website www.maryLphotography.com.  One the Home page you will see in the upper right hand corner a section called "Private Galleries"  click on that and then type in "Locations."  This is a selection of local places I recommend and have shot at before.  Please note the locations that have a $$$ charge me a separate location fee so I would have to add and additional $25.00 to your session (mainly the Anne Springs Greenway and Dairy Barn because it is classified as private property). 
I am also happy to travel to a location you suggest, within 25 miles of my zip code 28278.  Outside 25 miles please add an additional $10.00. 

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Now booking for weekend of November 17th-18th & Dec 1st-2nd.  Possible openings also on Nov 25th (Saturday after Thanksgiving)

For more information and to book a session please e-mail me at maryickert@gmail.com or call 704-957-3435.

Thank you!!!

Fall/Halloween Sessions

Finally I am ready to announce the dates for Fall and Halloween mini sessions, thank you all so much for your patience and hope to see you soon.  I love this time of year and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.
Location will be here on site where I will have a mini Pumpkin Patch which will have decor in Harvest colors, fun Halloween props and beautiful fall foliage back grounds.**weather permitted** 

Dates:

Saturday & Sunday October 13th-14th 

Time slots available between 12:30- 5:00 p.m.

Call or e-mail to schedule 

704.957.3435

maryickert@gmail.com

Six & Seven - Birthday weekend at the Beach.

A long awaited personal post... 

My Boys are growing up!!!

Zanax Please!!!

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Who goes to the beach in February?
Well, we do.
As I am sure a lot of folks do when you live only 4 hours away.  Plus it seemed like a great way to spend a birthday weekend for the boys who birthdays are 12 months and 5 days apart respectively.  January 31st for my now 7 year old Evan and February 5th for my now 6 year old Ryan.

EVAN

RYAN

We have always done their birthday celebrations together which is nice and since they both fall in the dead of winter it is fun to knock em out (er, I mean celebrate) at the same time.  I hope this tradition continues for as long as I can get away with it. Being a twin myself (and always having someone to share a birthday with) was pretty special to me growng up.  I hope the boys see it that way too.

This year we headed south of our home town Charlotte, NC.  Surfside Beach, SC was our destination.  Surfside sits south of Myrtle Beach and is within just a few miles of Murrells Inlet. I had never been to Murrell's Inlet before and I just loved it to pieces  Really I think it may be my new favorite place to visit.  The Holiday Inn we stayed in was oceanfront and we even got lucky with the weather.  I will let the pictures do the rest of the story telling..  I truly hope the boys had as much fun as I did.  It was one of those trips that I know I will look back on fondly and be glad we did as a family.

View From our room

Had fun watching these guys get there wind surfing figured out..

Okay, I just thought this was cool...  It is part of an outside Tiki Bar with cool lights and decor..  I may have just liked the shiny colors...

Bribed the Hubby for a picture of me with the boys.  As a photographer I am learning I am NEVER in the shot.  Thanks Hubs!!

My sweet and beautiful Ryan.

And here he is oh so serious...  A rarity...

Great place for lunch and a few beers.

 
A perfect wake up for the second day.  Just hanging watching a movie to get the morning started off right...



Broadway at the Beach and some FUN rides!!!

Strawberry Shakes.  Two thumbs up.

Yup, bribed the hubby again for one more pic...

There goes Ryan and Daddy....

Pier in Myrtle..  Can you see the cold front coming on???

Still time to play..

And Play...

And PLAY!!

The day we had to leave...  One more view picture.  Can you see the faint sun beams shining down on the water.?  It was beautiful.

Blessed!!!!

Spring and Easter Photo Shoot.

The bunny will be real next time.  For now humor me...

Happy Spring everyone.  I love this time of year.  I am happy to offer some more photo opportunities for all of my wonderful clients and friends.

I have created both an indoor and outdoor photo set up for Spring and Easter Pictures.  Live Bunnies will be on site Saturday March 17th and Sunday March 18th as well as next weekend (March 24th and 25th).  Hours will be between 10:00 - 6:00
Sessions are $45.00.  Here is what is included.

*One Hour Photo Shoot different poses and props (more pictures will be posted throughout the day..)
*CD up to 15 different images edited and formatted for Web use and printing.
*1 Complimentary 5x7 printed at my professional lab.

Please e-mail me at maryickert@gmail.com or call me at 704-957-3435.

HAPPY SPRING!!!  

Calling all Sweet Peas - Valentines Day Sessions $50.00

I am so very happy to announce that I will be offering Valentines day's themed "Sweet Pea" sessions between January 17th through Feb 12th.  For only $50.00 here is what is included...

(1) 60 Minute Photo Session - Up to two outfit changes.

(1) CD 15 Images w/two folders.. (1) High Resolution for printing (2) Web sized appropriate for e-mailing friends family and for Facebook posting.

(1) Complimentary keepsake 4x6 valentines day themed photo of your choice from the session.  You will be allowed to pick from such cute ideas as below....

And More...

Location will be on site in my home with themed backdrops and props included.  But also feel free to bring any outfits, or props you would like to coordinate into the shoot. *See above photo collage for color/s and props I have on site.*

Two Day turn around time to get your CD.

Any questions??  Feel free to call or e-mail me.  704-957-3435 or maryickert@gmail.com

Looking forward to capturing your little sweet peas!!!