School’s Out for Summer! Summer Mini Sessions { Lewiston, MN Child & Family Photographer }

Are you ready for the end of the school year? My kids are done with school this Friday!!

I wish that meant that things were going to slow down and I could lounge in bed with my 3 little ones in the morning and snuggle. BUT it doesn’t.

Summer is a busy time of year for our family- golf leagues start, t ball starts, soccer starts, vacation bible school, family reunions, you get the idea! And for Photographers summer is always busy, with Senior Sessions, Weddings, Family sessions, you name it any session is perfect for summer because as I always say Outdoor Sessions are my session of choice.. there’s just something about natural light, and kids outdoors. Which brings me to SUMMER MINI SESSIONS!! Because my summer schedule changes, I want to give everyone the opportunity for outdoor photography sessions!

The nitty gritty details:

These sessions include up to 2 children (plus parents) EXCEPT: The Popsicle Package is for 1 child/person only!. If there are more than 2 children, I can not guarantee the amount of shots due to time constraints, and would recommend that you book back to back appointments for an additional charge of $25.

I will have many of my props on hand, but as always please feel free to bring anything you’d like to use!!

Location:  The June Sessions will take place at Windom Park, in Winona, MN,  and the July Sessions will take place at Farmers State Park outside of Stockton MN.

Payments/Book a Session: A $50 deposit is required upon booking (and put towards your package) to reserve your spot. Sessions not with the deposits not paid within 48 hours of booking will have their spots re-opened to the public for booking.

These sessions are booked on a first come, first served basis. Bookings will ONLY be taken by clicking here  , by emailing: maggie@capturedbymaggie.com or by using the contact tab on our website or facebook page.  When booking, please list your top 3 time slots, we will do our best to ensure to book according to these requests.

Cancellations: For sessions that are cancelled within 3 days of the event, the $50 deposit will not be refunded, unless you find someone else to take your spot (their deposit must be paid). If I have to cancel due to the weather, your options are to move to a open time slot on the July 9th day (if your original session was June 1tth),  you also have the options of a full refund, or to keep your same time slot on our Rain Date (yet to be determined, will be sometime late July or Aug.).

Tax: is included in the package pricing, all other products & prints can be purchased via ala carte. Pricing can be found here for additional prints & products http://capturedbymaggie.smugmug.com/gallery/6964350_Hc3Ag/1083071086_xkkiJ

Proofing: Sessions will be up for proofing within 3 weeks (a longer time frame due to the amount of sessions) and will be live on the website for 2 weeks for orders.

These mini sessions will be a great way to get in some outdoor photos before we get the typical (have we had any typical weather here in MN in the last 5 years?!?)  Minnesota  Summer = HOT & HUMID. 

Also think just in time for a FATHERS DAY Gift!

 I am still available for full sessions during the summer, but availability is limited so if you need a family shot or have more than 2 kids, email me and we’ll work out a time! 

We all know Summer FLIES by so its never to early to think about a photography session for those portraits for Christmas Cards! My fall is already booking up, so if you know you want outdoor fall portraits for your Christmas Cards, then I highly suggest you book early!

Happy Summer Everyone!! 

Miss “A” Fun 6 Month Session {Baby Photographer Rochester MN}

Oh beautiful Miss A, how I always look forward to photographing you. Watching you grow is special enough, but your smile is contagious!  Mommy, Daddy and I were all so proud of you and how good you did for your pictures! You let us try all kinds of things, and flashed that beautiful grin of yours through anything we threw at you! Happy 1/2 Birthday beautiful girl!

Beautiful Boys! {Rochester MN Newborn Portrait Photographer}

I was so lucky to meet and photograph a family of beautiful beautiful boys in Jan. When I arrived for the session the older brothers were so excited and helpful, and SO proud to be big brothers. They let me have my time with their new baby brother, and then came in a for a few shots as well. Enjoy these beautiful boys!

The Tiny Light Foundation- New Partnership!! {Non Profit Organization- MN Photographer}

I am So So So excited about my newest partnership with The Tiny Lights Foundation!! http://www.thetinylight.com/

Children have always been so dear to my heart, if I wasn’t a photographer, I would of gone to college to be a teacher, or a counselor. I am the oldest of 8 children, a mother to 3. Growing up we faced our challenges and with raising my own children I’ve faced challenges but it’s always been worth it. One little smile from a child makes everything else fade away.

The Tiny Light Foundation is a non profit organization that provides professional photography for children and families that have been faced with a life altering diagnoses.

We provide families with the lasting memories through the amazing art of photography. With the help of many photographers throughout Canada & now in the US we are able to provide families with photos they can share and help carry the many memories.

Our mission is to provide and capture memories that will help provide a family with one less thing to worry about. In the mist of dealing with doctors appointments, specialist appointments or just the daily life of medicines, rushing here to there for weights, check ups, and the many many other things we deal with in everyday life. A lot of the time photographs seem to take a back burner and not only with time, but with funds. When we look back we want to remember and even though you may not forget what you and your child has gone through we always want more we need the memories to last “Forever”.

We at The Tiny Light Foundation feel that helping families create these memories is very important. Each of us has somehow been touched by a family member or friend who has had to endure a life altering experience and looking back we know the importance of these special moments. So whether you have a child or know a child who would benefit from a professional photo session. Please know we are here to help. Each session is specially designed and catered to your child and your family. Each session is free of charge and you are provided with a high resolution disk of edited photos ready for printing and four sheets of professional quality prints. Our photographers are willing to travel to your home, hospital, school. We want to capture a moment in the day in the life of you and your child.

Each child is different and special in their own way. When dealing with a serious illness or life altering disability we know that sometimes it takes much more patience and time then a normal in house studio can provide. Each Photographer is hand picked and selected for that special reason alone.

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Sneak Peek “Z” One Year Old {Toddler Photographer, Rochester MN}

Some of you may remember the other session we did for this little guy’s 1 year birthday, with the Cake & Balloons in the studio. Well we also did a session outdoors, his first one with me!

Sneak Peek “G” Family {Family Portrait Photographer, Rochester MN}

Sunday I got to photograph some of my favorite clients! I met this family when I photographed their youngest for her 9 month portraits, and I’ve gotten to watch her grow. Sunday’s session was a family session and their daughter’s 2 year session! We couldn’t shoot at the location we’d planned on because it was closed to the public (one day we will get to! I think it will have to be a week day though). So we went back to our tried and true location, Soldiers Field Park. The kids love it, and are so relaxed here. It was a fun session, it’s great to see the kids personalities change as they grow, and I love to watch big brother with big sister, what a bond!

Here are a few of my favorites!

My Fun Session Filled week last week!! Winona MN Photographer

So my first real Mini Session promotion was a success in my eyes, because I had 7 bookings, and each session was SO different!!

Also because all my clients are happy satisfied clients who love their images, makes me feel so Great!

Here are some of my fav’s from last week:

Exciting Week this week! March Promotion Sessions all week!

So excited for this week, my March Mini Promotion sessions start this week! I’ve got 7 sessions so far, and still hoping a few more will book last minute:

March Promotion Mini Session $25

Includes: 30 Min Session, 8×10 Print, and all editing/correcting.

Haven’t booked yours yet? Why not?! Book NOW!

http://capturedbymaggie.bookmonline.com/schedules

Today I’m tidying the studio before my 2 sessions later this afternoon, and finalizing my print packages and exclusive products available only for Easter!!

Want a sneak peek?

Easter SPecial Products

I’m really excited about these sessions because each one is SO unique~ from family sessions, to sweet little toddlers, to babies, to puppies!

My creative juices are on overdrive because of a Great nights sleep last night, and sneak peeks will be coming all week!

When is the last time you had portraits done?

Now is the perfect time to book your Portraits! I’m running a special Mini Session Promotion next week!! March 21st-March 27th ONLY!

Mini Session- $25

Includes:

30 Min Session

Online Proofing & Ordering gallery

All time to edit/correct images

Up to 3 People

FREE 8×10 Print

Book your Portrait Session NOW!

Whether you’re looking for Easter Portraits (Easter is April 4th, 2010), a Mothers Day gift (Mothers Day is May 9th, 2010), Family Portraits, or your Children’s Milestone Portraits!

Just in time for Easter!! Mini Portrait Sessions $25

This is a special 3o Min Mini Session with up to 3 People for $25!! Plus you receive a FREE 8×10 Print (a $15 Value)!!