Happy Anniversary, Phil & Audrey! - Delaware Photographer

I've known Phil for soooooo long. So long. Like, heading-towards-two-decades long. Ten years ago, he married someone I didn't know at all ... but she sure seemed nice. And as it turns out, she's pretty sneaky, too. A few months back, she contacted me to see if we could arrange a secret shoot so that she could surprise Phil with a calendar on their anniversary. We had so much fun on our shoot ... and the pictures, I must say, turned out AMAZING! He thought she was out shopping the whole time ; ) That was surprise one. Surprise two was a session for the the two of them. So, as they headed out for an anniversary weekend in Lancaster last Friday, Audrey first stopped in at Longwood Gardens. Phil didn't know why, though. He looked a little perplexed when I pulled up. But then she explained that I was there for a shoot of the two of them : ) We didn't even go into Longwood, since the trees all around the entrance were insanely gorgeous. See ...

They laugh a lot ...

This next one (on the left) is my favorite from the day. There's just something about it that I love ...

It took a lot of throwing and a lot of kissing to get this! ...

Later on during their weekend, Audrey gave Phil his gift ... the calendar and a bunch of prints from her session. Apparently he had no idea just how sneaky his wife can be!!! Here's just a few from Audrey's retro glamour session. How ridiculously gorgeous is she?!

These next two are my favorites from the day. Love them! I think the one on the right is actually December in the calendar. What a way to end the year! ...

Audrey, I had so much fun being sneaky with you!! I hope you guys enjoy the pictures!!!

Happy Wednesday!
Kate

Current Specials -- Delaware Photographer

Sooooo ... I have a ton of specials going on right now! Yay! And, I'm also going to be announcing my new 2010 pricing soon. I'm totally changing the system ... and so far, everyone who has already booked a session and used the pricing has LOVED it. So, stay tuned for that! But meanwhile, here's an overview of ways you can save.

Digital Negative Sale

People ask me if I offer holiday cards ... and the answer is no. So, instead, I've decided to offer digital negatives at half their regular price so that you can make your own : ) You can purchase images from a past or current session. This offer is good until December 31, 2009.

1 digital negative $100 $50

3 digital negatives $300 $100

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Gift Card Sale

From now until December 31, 2009, you can take 10% off the value of your gift card. Click here for more details.

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Longwood Thursdays

They're back! Longwood Thursdays are a great way to save (20% off your session fee!) while having a fabulous time at a beautiful place. And the pictures turn out pretty great, too ; ) I have only a limited number of spots available. So if you would like to book a session on one of the following dates, please contact me asap.

- December 3, 2009 - Filled!

- December 10, 2009 - New date added!

- January 7, 2010

- February 4, 2010

- March 4, 2010

- April 1, 2010 - One spot remains!

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School's Out Savings!!

If school is cancelled due to snow, sessions that day are half off! HALF OFF! Sessions can be held outside in the snow (but only if you'll build me a snowman ; )), or inside (but only if you'll make me hot cocoa ;)). Sessions are available on a first come first serve basis ... so start watching the weather forecast!

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Glamour Months

Just like last year, December and January are all about glamour at Beautiful You by Kate. This year, I'm offering three all inclusive packages that make for some pretty awesome gifts for your special someone ... or just for yourself.

All packages include an on-location session at the location of your choice, which lasts up to two hours.

The Audrey

1 4X6 of each image

2 5X7s

One 13.5X19 AMAZING calendar featuring 12 of your best images. I mean ... amazing!

$600 $500

The Sofia

1 4X6 of each image

2 5X7s

1 8X10

One 16X20 canvas wrap

$725 $600

The Grace

1 10X10 layflat album featuring all the images from your session

3 8X10

$860 $700

Just One More ... -- Delaware Family Photographer

I was given veeeeery strict instructions NOT to post any shots from the Amaro's session unless it contained ONLY children. NO adults. NONE! I totally understand ... and have no shame in admitting that I did the very same thing to Amie when she took my pictures. I said, "No posting until I 'clear' them first!" Anyway, when I came across this particular shot, I simply fell in love. I think it's such a fun family picture. Sooo, I begged, and was granted permission to post this one picture. And I better hurry up and do it before she changes her mind! ; )



Aren't they good actors? The only thing in the ring was a little girl riding her pony. And I'm pretty sure we scared them off!

Happy Tuesday!
Kate

Windy Day Fun -- Delaware Family Photographer

They contacted me because they were looking for something a little different than just a regular studio portrait. And so ... out we went in search of fun spots on a blustery Friday. And I do mean BLUSTERY!! Good thing these guys are from up North (Massachusetts, to be exact) because they managed to still look happy and cute despite the strong gusts of icy wind. Look how cute their outfits are next to the Starbucks on Main Street ...

This little guy is such a cutie pie ...

Slowly but surely, noses became red, and hands became frozen, so off we went in search of some warmth. We found it in the library. These little guys love to read ... especially Curious George books.

Once we warmed up, it was back out to a more rural setting.

And then suddenly ... a fight broke out! Of course, what you can't see here is Mom and Dad's hats. Mom's a Sox fan ... and Dad is all about the Yankees. Gulp. Looks like Mom has the support of her boys, though.

And really, what's a trip to a nice peaceful park without a little walk in a corn field?

Looks like the little guy was hungry! ...

Thanks, guys! It was so much fun working with you! I would say that I hope you've warmed up ... but you're back up North now, so I guess that isn't possible for another couple of months!

Happy Tuesday!

Kate