Who wants to host a portrait party?

This is the gist of it, call me if you would like more information or if you have any specific questions that I can answer.

PORTRAIT PARTY FUNDRAISERS

What is a Portrait Party?

A Portrait Party has a Hostess, that's you. The sessions take place at your home or at a local park (weather permitting). The Hostess invite the Guests and provide light refreshments, and schedules the Guests to arrive on a staggered schedule so no one has to wait too long.

The Hostess pays NO sitting fee AND gets 10% of the total Party sales as credit toward her own order.

The guests pay a deeply discounted sitting fee per child of only $50. Plus, all proceeds from the session go towards Erin's work with the American Child Photographers Charity Guild. Parents are complimentary and encouraged to be in some of the images.

Check out Erin’s Heart and Soul gallery on her website to truly experience the impact of your donation.

The Photographer shoots a 20 - 30 minute session per child. Within 1 week, we post the images online where Guests can view and order the images from their sessions. The prints are shipped within 1 week, and 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the ACPCG.

These sessions will not only help budget-conscious families capture gorgeous images of their children but in turn will be raising funds to supply families experiencing the loss of a child with memories showcasing the legacy of their little one.

So don't wait!!

Call or email today for more information
and to book your very own Portrait Party.

248.922.1802
http://www.footprintsphotography.com

I know, I know, I am a horrible blogger!   I am really trying to fix that. 

Here is something new for 2012.  I taught three classes last year and they went great!    I've been asked over and over to teach some more.  So here is February, hope to see you there!

DATES ARE UPDATED:

Equine Photography [ Michigan equine photographer ]

I love photographing horses, my second greatest passion and my saving grace.  There is a quote that states . . . . "Horses are God's apology for men."      I couldn't agree more.  Another great quote is "Nothing heals the inside of a person like the outside of a horse".    These are all true. 

Today I photographed Santa Fe and her 4 day old colt Titanium Driver, (barn name Tye).  He was born at Dragonfy Farm, in Linden, Mi.    Isn't he just beautiful?

Til next time!

Spring, summer and senior portraits! [ michigan child photographer ]

Well the weather has been nothing but gloomy.  I am awaiting spring with such great anticipation.  It feels so late this year and I have so many plans. 

Stay tuned for some great offers coming up for may to a limited few. 

Just a quick image of my wild flower field.  I bought bags and bags of wild flower seeds to spread this year.  So excited for more color out there. 

Hmmmm, I need samples of all my new areas, maybe some mini-sessions, spot specific?

Senior Portrait season is coming.  I am looking for some beautiful and friendly girls with lots of friends to represent Footprints.  Call for details.  Other info will be posted soon.

So exciting.  ;)

This and that . . . .

I have not updated my website in 4 years.  I actually purchased a new template for my website two years ago.  I haven't touched it in over a year.  But I am planning on sitting down and really getting it up there soon.  :)   I need to show all my work from the last four years and all the beautiful new faces of Footprints ®. 
Having said that, I am going to show you an ad.  It is actually an ad that I have been designed about 2 years ago, but have been building on year to year.  It was recently printed in a program for a benefit I attended last night supporting Angels of Hope.  I donate my time and talent to their families and allow the foundation to use my images to promote the awesome work they do with these families.

Angels of Hope is a family cancer foundation.  They provide financial assistance to families effected by childhood cancer, and well, for children effected by cancer at all.  They are the only all volunteer based non-profit in Michigan, other than The American Child Photographers Charity Guild.     http://www.angelsofhope.org/

That's all for now.  Have a great week!  Soon I will be announcing the April specials here at Footprints ® and telling you about a new endeavor. 

Talk soon!

The American Child Photographers Charity Guild

Donations are at an all time low.  

As you all know I am the founder of the American Child Photographers Charity Guild. (www.acpcg.org) Our photographers are not required to do so, however, I personally supply families who qualify with not only a CD of all images, but with all their prints, etc.

I have to start some fundraisers again for the ACPCG. Donations are at an all time low and just ordered prints for three very under-privileged families who are losing and have lost their child, and the account is now near empty.

Who wants to host a portrait party?

This is the gist of it, call me if you would like more information or if you have any specific questions that I can answer.

PORTRAIT PARTY FUNDRAISER

This only happens twice a year and only when I need to raise funds for my work with these families. All of you long-time clients out there know that this kind of special doesn't come along very often, so be sure to book early before the available dates are gone

What is a Portrait Party?

A Portrait Party has a Hostess, that's you. The sessions take place at your home or at a local park (weather permitting). The Hostess invite the Guests and provide light refreshments, and schedules the Guests to arrive on a staggered schedule so no one has to wait too long.

The Hostess pays NO sitting fee AND gets 10% of the total Party sales as credit toward her own order.  Although most people do put it back towards the charity.

The guests pay a deeply discounted sitting fee per child of only $50. Plus, all proceeds from the session go towards Erin's work with the American Child Photographers Charity Guild. Parents are complimentary and encouraged to be in some of the images.

Please take the time to view the video above to truly experience the impact of your donation.

The Photographer shoots a 20 - 30 minute session per child. Within 1 week, we post the images online where Guests can view and order the images from their sessions. The prints are shipped within 1 week, and 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the ACPCG.

These sessions will not only help budget-conscious families capture gorgeous images of their children but in turn will be raising funds to supply families experiencing the loss of a child with memories showcasing the legacy of their little one.

So don't wait!!

Call or email today for more information
and to book your very own Portrait Party.

248.922.1802

http://www.footprintsphotography.com

The worst Blogger in the world...

If there was an award, I would be sure to win it. :)

This year has been wonderful. So many new clients, new contracts and a new additions to our family. Granted they came with four hooves or feathers, not 10 tiny toes. My kids are growing as you can see in the image at the top of this blog. I am having so much fun with them. I swear every age is my favorite, but they just keep getting better and better.

My favorite image of the year is this one....

These are my two youngest with our horses. I have been wanting this image for so long, it graced the inside of our Christmas card and I will be making a huge giclee canvas out of it to hang in my home. Thank you to my girls for putting up with me that cold snowy day. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

In the new year, I hope to update my website with a new more "Erin" style. I hope to keep up my blog. I had a friend say to me that if you aren't blogging you just aren't busy. I had to argue. It is just so hard to find the time. I am going to try for a weekly schedule. After all, every six months doesn't seem to be working.

Thank you and have a blessed New Year!