Quick updates

Just wanted to let everyone know a few little tidbits:

1. March is, of course, closed for bookings, but I have 2 spaces left for sessions in April. And, I've also opened up May, so let me know if you want to set up a session in the next few months.

2. There is a Cupcake Academy scheduled for NEXT Sunday, March 30th. Originally, this was only going to be for individuals who have not had a Pinkle Toes session, but we've got a few spaces left, so I thought I'd go ahead and open those up for any past clients as well.

3. This is just another adorable pic I had to share from my "little dolls" session last week.

Hope you all are LOVING this beautiful weather!

Last call...

...for the Cupcake Academy. Deadline to sign up is THIS Friday, so don't miss out if you wanted to join us!

I've been tied up with other stuffs lately and so not much quality time with the ol' Canon. But, since it would be morally wrong for me to post in my photoblog without a photo, thought I'd strip down. NOT literally, but I wanted to show you some of my old, old, old snapshots from back in the day. This is *very* embarassing, but these are going to be a GREAT tool in the Cupcake Academy to demonstrate how to improve your own images. Here's a sneak peek of some of my dirty laundry you'll see at the Academy:

YIKES!!!!! Don't be shocked if these are deleted soon! Now, I'm not saying you're going to go from *this* to pro photog, but you will learn from my mistakes and become a better family historian.

Hope to see you there!

~Michele

And already, some new stuff!

Introducing the new Belly 2 Baby softcover flip-book! This may be the coolest thing ever! Start the book to see your best maternity images, but then (here's where it gets good) *flip the book over* to reveal the best newborn images!

The Belly 2 Baby flip-book comes with 75 matching 5x5 flat announcements, too:

You can purchase these in addition to your image CD or substitute it for the 10x10 hardcover book in the Decadence collection. See pricing on http://www.pinkletoes.com/ for more information. And be sure to view the "confections gallery" for more images.

Also...thank you to everyone who has taken the time to respond to the client survey. Your feedback is invaluble! I will post the results here once everyone has had enough time to mull it over. And, I *will* respond so that your questions or concerns don't go unanswered. Until then, I did want to let you know that thanks to the great suggestions sent in from the survey, I did add TWO gift selections to the Decadence collection instead of one. You can now choose any two of the following: a storyboard, a set of petits fours, or wallet brag book as part of that collection.

I've had lots of people asking if they still qualify for the complimentary set of petits fours. Those will go to the first three officially *booked* sessions (meaning creative fees have been paid), so while I've had lots of booking inquiries, those petits fours are still up for grabs until the session is secured.

Thanks again for all of your kind comments regarding the new website. It means a lot that you took the time to check it out. Stay warm and I'll talk to you soon!

"hey duck: get in a row!"

We're *this* close to opening 2008 for booking. I know many of you are already on the wait list...don't worry, I won't forget about you. I'll send out a newsletter to everyone on my mailing list when all of our ducks are in a row. Lots of changes for Pinkle Toes this year...and I know it will be for the better. {If you don't think you're on my mailing list, there's a link to the right to sign up ;-)}

Christmas & Coffee booked for now...

...but stay tuned for the next round...

i am alive.

barely.

I've gotten several e-mails from my beloved blog stalkers wanting to know where the heck I am, so I thought I'd drop a quick line to you. I just got back from a 3-day photography workshop in Dallas which was wonderful! But the timing...not so good. While, I've finished all of my holiday sessions, now the daunting task of proofing and designing and filling orders for everyone still awaits.

Unfortunately, ALL of us are now sick, which is a double blow (pun not intended). So if you want to know where I am, I'm glued to my computer with a box of tissues nearby and a bottle of NyQuil balanced precariously by the keyboard. I probably won't come out of my hole for about 2 weeks.

So, in the mean time, have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving, hold your family and friends close to you, and hang in there while I work to give you the amazing holiday images you've been anxiously looking forward to.

Love,
Michele

(P.S. That's me up there in action at the workshop. That's probably how most of you see me, huh?)

Only 3 openings remaining!

WHAT????!!! Yes! It's true. (Isn't she cute?) A reminder, if you're interested in booking a holiday session you must contact me by August 31st. Your session date cannot be secured until the Reservation Fee is paid, so make sure you get that sent in if you've already arranged a date.

Once these holiday sessions are booked, I will hunker down for the remainder of 2007 to prepare those beautiful holiday cards and gifts...which means no more regular sessions this year. I will, however, still be available for newborn and birth sessions. All other sessions will be scheduled in 2008 (wow!).

PS. If you haven't already, be sure to check out "Help Me Give Back" to find out how you can win a holiday portrait session for a deserving family in need. http://pinkletoes.blogspot.com/2007/08/help-me-give-back.html.

Home again!

The reason for my lack of internet access was due to a *much needed* and long overdue vacation and some time well-spent with my family. So sad that summer is winding down. Hope you all were able to enjoy some quality summer time with your own families.

But you said we were going LIVE!!!!!!

Yes, sorry folks. I thought the new and improved www.pinkletoes.com was going live yesterday, but for whatever reason, it didn't happen. It will be soon, though, I promise, and well worth the wait. (I hope.)

Whirlwind

Truly a whirlwind session today, considering the chill and the wind. But my goodness, these cuties were just amazing! Such fun and wonder in this beautiful field.

There's still time. If you want to arrange your own Bluebonnet Mini Session, contact me as soon as possible. michele@pinkletoes.com.

The rain held off...

...and I was lucky enough to spend a lovely afternoon with a beautiful baby and her beautiful mommy.

Also, there are still a few openings left for the bluebonnet mini sessions. If you see a date that you had your heart set on, let me know and I'll see if I can make room for you. For more information, scroll down.

Bluebonnet Mini Sessions - DETAILS

Okay, they're here, now let's take some pictures. I will only be booking a limited number of sessions. Your spot will only be secured with full package payment.

Details:

I need to try to book at least two but no more than 4 families for each slot. Each date will be at a single location to be determined depending on who signs up and when.

Dates (open; closed):

Saturday, March 31st - 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Monday, April 2nd - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4th - 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 7th - 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 11th - 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 14th - 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Locations:

I've seen many great places, but I'd love to hear about other locations. Please, please let me know if you see some great bluebonnets. Especially great tipoffs might lead to some bonus prints for you!

To book:

Contact me at michele@pinkletoes.com. Keep in mind that bluebonnets and the weather are on their own schedule, so we may need to be flexible on session dates, times, and locations. We will go where the flowers are.

Looking forward to this wildflower adventure!

Forgive me...

We’ve been dealing with quite a bought of sickness in this household, so I’m trying to play catch up. I know many of you are anxiously awaiting detials on the bluebonnet mini sessions (see below). If you can hang tight just a little bit longer, I promise to make arrangements very soon. Just give me a few days to get everyone back in good health. Thanks so much for your understanding and I hope you all are well.