Springtime in Paris

March 12, 2016

Announcing the next special event theme…Paris!

Dig out those fashion outfits, paint clothes or thin striped tops and suspenders. I’ve got the beret and Eiffel Tower just waiting for a fun, slightly vintage, Parisian portrait session. It’s appropriate for both your little guys and gals from 6 months to about 5 years old.

Paris Sessions will be offered May 12, 13 and 14, 2016.

A special event session is $149, due at booking and includes:

1/2 hour session
about 5 digital images with print release
no extra charge for additional children
sessions will be held in my home studio in Puyallup, WA

There are several ways to book your appointment.

You can email me at corrie@thymeofyourlifephotography.com
call 253-314-9876
see me in person
click on my contact form here on my website

Want to make sure you have your spot and save some francs? (I do only accept U.S. dollars, but trying to be relevant here.) Book before April 12, 2016 and save $25.

Here are a few ideas of what we can do with a session.

Looking Ahead to 2016

January 11, 2016

Happy 2016!

This will be my third year in business. According to my accountant, I really have to make this year count to be recognized as a business next year. This is hard for me…I thoroughly enjoy the creative side of what I do, but struggle with being a business person. After prayer and processing, the following are some of the things that will change and the things that will stay the same.

My pricing structure will not change this year; I will also have some generous specials to offer. As mentioned back in the summer, Digital Images are included with the session fee. A complete list of session fees and descriptions available on my pricing page.

My Referral Program is now in effect. You will get a $25 credit for those who book full or newborn sessions at your recommendation. Details are posted here.

Model Calls will be different this year. I’m looking for one newborn, one 6-12 month old and one 2-4 year old per quarter. Models will get the full Milestone or Newborn session at half price. Please contact me to put in your model request. Details are here.

And lastly Themed Special Event Sessions will be offered quarterly. I would really like to encourage you to sign up early, so am offering a $25 savings for those that book their session at least a month in advance. (Yes you can plan your Christmas Card session in February :) ) The schedule is posted in this blog post.

I am hoping to do more personalized sessions. I’d love to work with you to plan your child’s session that reflects your family through color, props and themes.

Thank you for your support, encouragement and memories.

-Corrie

2016 Themed Special Event Session Calendar

January 11, 2016

Themed Special Event Session Schedule

Here is the schedule for the upcoming Themes. Save $25 if you book your child’s session before the early booking discount expires. Please contact Thyme of Your Life Photography to book your appointment.

Fairies & Fishin’- February 18, 19 and 20 (Early booking discount valid through January 18, 2016)
Visit to Paris- May 12, 13 and 14 (Early booking discount valid through April 12, 2016)
Game On- August 4, 5 and 6 (Early booking discount valid through July 4, 2016)
Christmas Cards- Month of November (Early booking discount valid through October 1, 2016)

Looking Back

January 10, 2016

Looking back, 2015 was a great year to celebrate creativity and learning here at Thyme of Your Life Photography.

Learning: I took a couple of intense classes. One in newborn safety and posing and one on marketing. (For me the newborn one was much more fun :) ) I’m also constantly researching and trying new things for photography, editing, posing and set ups.

Creating: I offered 11 different Special Event Themed Sessions including-

Valentines (with candy hearts)
Fairies and Fishin’ (twice)
Spring/Easter
Mama and Me
Teddy Bear Picnic
Red, White and Denim
Back to School
Autumn
Halloween drop in
Night before Christmas
Glitzy Holiday

Customization: I was able to include several new themes into my full sessions including-

50’s Kitchen
Super Heroes
Dragon Slayer
Doodle Play Room
Little Red Wagon
Lil’ Monkey
Snow Day
Hot Air Balloon
Star Wars
How to grow a Baby
Tea Party
Bear Bums
What’s in Santa’s Bag?

I have so many more theme ideas swirling around in my head, just waiting to be unleashed :) I also know the value of a good classic backdrop. I have invested in a some new backdrops for the new year, as well as my trusty seamless paper. Please contact me so that we can schedule your child’s very own session!

Christmas Card Sessions

November 9, 2015

Christmas Card Sessions x2

November 3, 2015

From now until November 21, 2015, Thyme of Your Life Photography is offering Night Before Christmas themed special event sessions.

Night Before Christmas sessions have a “bed” backdrop and are great for cozy pajamas and bare feet. I have “cookies” and “milk” props for older children. Children are welcome to bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Check my Facebook page to see additional images using this backdrop.

Cozy jammies and bear cheeks :)

Beginning November 22, 2015 through December 12, 2015, ToYLP will be offering a Glitzy Holiday themed special event.

Glitzy Holiday sessions have a clean white backdrop and sparkly trees. Glittery effects are added in during the hand processing after your session. This is great for little ladies in fancy holiday dresses and dapper little dudes in their snazzy duds.

A little fairy dust for the holiday.

For either of the Christmas Card Events you get:

Up to a 30 minute session
3-5 digital images
Only $149*

*plus sales tax

Props to this Sweet Newborn

October 19, 2015

A friend of mine, gifted a Newborn Session to her son and daughter-in-law for their first little girl. Mama and Dad were big Star Wars fans as well as Disney. I didn’t get a chance to discuss plans with Mama ahead of time, but knew about their interests. I had quite a few ideas and props ready to go.

I love catching closeups of little lips, eyelashes, nose and milk bumps on the skin.

When the family showed up, Mama had a zillion great ideas and props of her own. She had even brought her wedding dress.

We immediately got to work, with eight day old, baby M wide awake and ready to check everything out, we started with the Princess Leia set up. My daughter made me the bun hat and I got a part of my birthday gift early with the Chewbacca Itty Bitty doll (from Hallmark.)

Cute little smirk as little “Leia” challenges us to make her sleep :)

After that set up, little M ate some more, changed into her next outfit and passed out.

A sleepy little Mermaid

Go Seahawks!

Lil’ Owlet

Dress Grandma found that matches dresses the other granddaughters have.

Lil’ Princess on her Mama’s wedding dress

ahhh, sigh…

and of course…little toesies

With all the props Mama brought to the session, we ended up skipping the Disney side of things. Maybe we’ll plant that in for the six month session :)

If you are hoping for Newborn portraits, please contact me to make an appointment. I really like to start planning months in advance. Also, I only take on a limited number of Newborn sessions, so when you get to your second trimester, it would be a great time to reserve your spot!

Always Learning

September 4, 2015

This summer I took a class to help me with learning the business side of photography. I’ve learned a ton and have so many more homework lessons to work through. I’m a little out of practice on this school thing.

Still Learning!

THANK YOU so much to all of you, for taking the time to fill out the survey. I am so grateful for all the input, suggestions and candid answers! I am determined to really listen to the responses and take the truths from them and make changes where appropriate to serve you all better.

I got a lot of positive feedback regarding the images capturing your children’s personality. (Yay!) Parents were happy with the variety of images offered. (WooHoo!) And people felt very comfortable with safety and interaction between the children and me. (Great!)

One thing that was suggested was to do more outside/lifestyle/family portraits. This one was mentioned more than once. Although it’s a valid idea, as I processed this, what I got out of it is, I really need to communicate clearly what I do and make sure I’m the right photographer for you and what you’re envisioning.

What do I do?

Studio photography, specializing in custom portrait sessions for children, in a creative environment.

I hope I can clearly communicate this in my correspondence, website and art. I love to create imagination engaging set ups and then capture the children interacting with the props and my world of make believe.

The other thing that was mentioned more than once was that digital images weren’t part of the session. I truly want to provide the best possible service and the highest quality product, but I also hope to give my clients what they are looking for. So I am officially announcing that Digital images are now included with the session fee. See details on my pricing page.

Where do we go from here? Well hopefully you’re ready contact me to book a session. But at least please check out the newly redesigned (but still getting tweaked) website and keep a watch for blog posts and newsletters that will encourage you as a parent, suggest ways to Savor This Moment, and help you get the most out of your portrait sessions.