Friday, October 17, 2008

i need a model | birmingham maternity photographer

**UPDATE: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THE RESPONSES. THESE SESSIONS ARE NOW COMPLETE. PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYE ONE THE BLOG FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES!!**

I have a ton of great ideas in my head for maternity sessions, and I need a willing participant or two. I'm going for a particular look here, so I need someone who:

  • is 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 months pregnant
  • is comfortable in her skin
  • is fashion-savvy
  • has kept in shape during the pregnancy (i'm going for the "basketball" belly here)
  • is photogenic (;-D)
  • wants a FREE MATERNITY SESSION!!

This will be a creative session for me, so expect to have a lot of fun! Unfortunately, I only need one or two models, so I will not be able to photograph everyone who volunteers. Oh, and I need to do it soon before the holiday season gets too crazy!!

If this sounds like fun to you, shoot me an email telling me a little about yourself. Also, please send a recent snapshot of yourself if you have one (the snapshot will be helpful, but it is not required to be considered).

I can't wait to hear from you.

monica

monica@monicacarroll.com

**UPDATE: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THE RESPONSES. THESE SESSIONS ARE NOW COMPLETE. PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYE ONE THE BLOG FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES!!**

Monday, October 13, 2008

another gift . . . | birmingham, alabama photographer

Everyone who contacts me this week to schedule a session will receive a complimentary 5x10 storyboard and coordinating table easel. The storyboard will be mounted and ready to display!

I will try to post a picture of this gift later today . . . I'm loading up all my little ones this morning to go see my adorable grandfather ("Pa"). I could just gush about him all day!


Ymonica

Saturday, October 4, 2008

AMAZING GIFTS, Collections and Limited Edition Sessions | birmingham, alabama photographer

Like most people, I have always LOVED Christmas! This year seems more special than any in the past, though - I have a great husband and 3 GORGEOUS babies! (Well, they're not all "babies" - my 5 (almost 6) year old literally almost comes up to my shoulder . . . and I'm 5'5"! And my middle child - who prefers to be called "Incredible Hulk" these days - will very quickly let me know he's no baby. But they're MY babies!) This is our youngest's First Christmas, and the other two are at the age when things are magical! Sooo . . . I'm in the spirit early!

Gosh, I should really break this up into several posts, but I've gotta just spit it all out for now. In no particular order:

OCTOBER MINI-SESSIONS Sunday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 28 I have never done these before, but I thought I would give them a try. These sessions will work perfectly for those who need to get holiday cards together but don't need a "regular" session at the moment. Here are the details:


$65
~ 20-minute sessions (scheduled at 30 minute intervals from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.)
~ 10 to 15 images shown in color AND black and white (for a total of 20-30 proofs)
~ your own private, online gallery
~ limited to 4 people per session
~ all prints, cards and other products sold a la carte

The first of these sessions (October 26) will be in downtown Homewood / SOHO. I have done several sessions there recently, and my clients (and I) have been absolutely THRILLED with the images each time!!! There are so many great things this location offers: excellent lighting, great textures and vibrant colors.

The second set of mini sessions (October 28) will be at a more traditional location - Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Be prepared to throw a fresh spin on the Gardens sessions, though. Think colorful, playful and relaxed!!

I have a feeling these sessions will book quickly, so call or shoot me an email to schedule soon.

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AMAZING GIFTS All regular sessions scheduled during the month of October include a very fun gift (yes, that means FREE) designed with images from the session. There is a different gift for each week. Everyone who calls this week to schedule a session will receive (2) accordion brag books!


These are the perfect size (3x3), and each will contain 10 images from the session. These accordion books are not even available for purchase, so this is your chance to get them!

My plan is to post the gift for the coming week each Sunday night, so be sure to check back each Monday morning to see what's coming up! There are only a handful of sessions left in October, so keep that in mind if you are hoping to schedule!

*note: these gifts are not available with mini sessions.

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LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIONS I have had so many requests for "collections" that I have put some together for just this season. There are several options - at all different price points and with many different size variations!! These collections are intended to (1) help you knock out as many holiday gifts as possible and (2) save $$ while you're at it!!! Click

here for details!!

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DIGITAL IMAGES NOW AVAILABLE!!! This is a very recent addition. If you want to have your own holiday (or other) cards printed, this is the solution! Please visit the "rates" section of our website for more information!

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Special savings for October and November ONLY!! Purchase either the Gallery Keepsake Box or Gallery Album for only $450 (each is normally $750!!!!).

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I guess that's all for now, but check back because I'm already thinking of some other surprises to throw your way! And I have a really fun announcement to make later this month regarding Monica Carroll Photography!!

Ymonica