Fall is the busiest season of the year for a portrait photographer- and with good reason. The temperatures are a bit cooler and people begin thinking of getting a great photograph for their holiday cards along with some portraits for gift giving. The schedule is now open, so what are you waiting for? Contact me today to set up your fall session.

Sessions remain available in both September and October and we even have some warm (hot) days left to enjoy an end of summer session!

Last date for session with holiday delivery: Friday, November 5

Current clients will be receiving a newsletter this afternoon with the announcement of the fall mini-sessions to be held late September.  Returning clients always have first selection of dates and times before the minis are opened to new clients (if any remain available).  I am holding two dates this year so expect to announce the minis on the blog next week.  If you are a returning client and do not receive the newsletter this afternoon, please contact me so that I can get the information to you.

I hope everyone has been enjoying their summers as much as I have!  I will be off until the kiddos return to school on August 23.  Calls and emails will be returned at that time.

I will also announce fall mini dates that week as well as the holiday deadlines. I know it barely seems possible that we should need to think about the holidays on a day when temperatures are soaring toward 100 degrees, but truly, it will sneak up on us!

In the meantime, some long overdue images from an earlier session.  If you follow the blog, you’ll recognize this little beauty:

I will be out of the office and returning Monday, July 12.  I wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July holiday!  I know I am looking forward to the time with my family and hope you enjoy yours as well.

But because no blog post is complete without pictures and because this session was months ago and deserves to be shared, here’s a little sweetheart to help you start your weekend off right

I wanted to share a new product upgrade I just started offering this year- the image cover album.  Instead of a fabric cover, which were already available in so many colors and patterns to make choosing difficult, now there’s another option.  Your album can be customized to be even more  one-of-a-kind by adding a photo from your session right into the cover.  Printed on silk and then laminated in a protective coating, these are absolutely gorgeous!

And because I have not shared from this newborn twins’ session from a couple months back, here are a few of my favorites of these adorable babies:

One of my images and an ensuing discussion on “best poses” can be seen in this month’s issue of Professional Photographer magazine.  I figured I’d better share it now, since “this month” is pretty much over today!

If you’d like to read the article, you can download it from my website at by CLICKING HERE (it will open as a pdf)

EDITED TO ADD:  Cover image was not taken by me-  simply taken to show the front of the magazine.  Cover image by Brianna Graham

Yes, it’s that time of year, when we all feel a little harried and crazier than usual.  For portrait photographers, this time of year is especially hectic as we try our best to get everything done and back in time to deliver before the holidays.

For me, personally, this is the crazy week when I hope to get many packages out the door, finish getting all the last minute 2009 orders processed, the last few sessions promised for 2009 proofed, and maybe even start thinking about MY OWN holiday cards?  If I can accomplish all that, I might even have a day or two to do my own Christmas shopping before the boys get out on winter break.  Crazy, huh?!

So since I am already feeling a little crazy, I figured why not have a CRAZY sale?  Here’s your last chance to book a 2010 session at 2009 pricing.  You don’t need to know an exact date, we’ll merely pencil your session into a 2010 time frame.  And to make things even easier on you, you can take care of it online by CLICKING THIS LINK. Easy, peasy.  But hurry, the sale ends this Friday!   Unless I go completely crazy and they take me away before then…

There are some adorable little girls and spunky boys (photographed back in August for the model search) now adorning the walls of Madison at Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole!  Stop by to see whose faces were chosen!  While you are there, check out the fun children’s clothing and hip styles for women too!

I had a reschedule for tomorrow due to a sick child.  This leaves a very last minute opening for tomorrow morning if anyone wants to snap it up.

It’s gonna be a bright, sunshiney day… and warm too!  PERFECT day for a fall portrait session.  Call 410-919-3954 or email info@barefoot-photo.com if you want to snap it up!

I will be at the Westin in Annapolis on Sunday for Baby 101, put on by Viacord who provides cord blood banking services.  A baby’s cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells that can be used for the baby or an immediate family member to treat nearly 80 different diseases.  Viacord is hosting a free brunch for expectant parents from 11a.m.-2p.m. where they will be speaking about cord blood banking.  They will also have a childbirth educactor present to speak as well.  If that wasn’t enough- there are some great raffle prizes for attendants including baby gift baskets, a 3D/4D gift certificate, and a give-away from Lil Lamb Shop.  Attendance is free, but please call 866-761-4463 to reserve a spot.

Fall tends to be the busiest season of the year- and with good reason. The temperatures are a bit milder and people begin thinking of getting a great photograph for their holiday cards along with some portraits for gift giving. The schedule is now open, so what are you waiting for?  Contact me today to set up your fall session.

New sessions booked for the month of September receive a COMPLIMENTARY image upload for use in your holiday card ($75 value*)

Currently, I have the following dates remaining for September.
Weekdays: September 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25
Weekends: September 12, 19, 20

*Fine Print:
- Session must be scheduled and paid for in the month of September.
- Session must be held by September 30, 2009.
- Image will be optimized for card use and uploaded to either Tinyprints , Minted.com or locally you can use The Paper Trousseau
- $500 print minimum still applies to qualify for image upload.