{2010 Holiday Card Collection}

They're here! I have the new {2010 Holiday Card Collection} available for your viewing pleasure! These flat 5x7 templates are customizable and can be printed single or double sided. Leave me some love if you like them!

AMAZING wedding invites!

You have to check these out... even if you aren't planning a wedding! There are some really cool designs and trendy ideas. My favorite are the tea towels! I wish I'd know about these when my husband and I were married.

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2010/08/30-fun-and-fantastic-wedding-invitations

Fall Mini-Sessions

Fall Mini-Sessions will be held on September 25, 2010! This is a GREAT opportunity to get those yearly family portraits done at an incredible price! You mini-session will include one hour's time and talent, proofs online for proofing and ordering. This would be a great time to get family photos for those infamous holiday cards done! $50 to reserve your session time.

Three Packages to Choose from:
Basic - $25
One hour session

Premium - $50
One hour session, 5 images from the shoot on CD

Select - $100
One hour session, 12 images from the shoot on CD

Here's the schedule for the day:

9 am

10:15 am

11:30 am

2:00 pm

3:15 pm

4:30 pm

5:45 pm

7:00 pm

Contact me at laura@laurajunephotography.com or 214-274-0892 to reserve your spot! I'm so excited! =0)

Baby on board!

Well, I am having trouble keeping up with my blog posts! I guess its understandable considering I have a two year old - The Bean - at home with me and another one (a boy) on the way! My due date is December 8th, but most likely our little man will be arriving much sooner so we're expecting him to grace us with his presence in November sometime! My life as a mommy and photographer gets more interesting all the time! It's a daily learning process. Anyway, just wanted to share the news. Have a great day, everyone!

2010-2011 Senior Representatives!

Hi everyone!

I am SO excited and SO happy to announce that LJP is introducing Senior Representatives. Four 2010-2011 Senior Representatives will be selected by LJP to have their senior portraits taken for free! Senior Reps will have a photo shoot tailored to their personality at a location of their choosing, make-up done by a professional for the gals (hopefully, this is still in the works!!), Senior Rep cards as well as some other possible goodies. The use of the images from the shoots will be used for any and all marketing and media materials used to promote LJP!

Deadline for applications is September 30, 2010. Please email laura@laurajunephotography.com for an application.

Thanks!!! I can't wait to see who our Reps will be! =0)

"How To: Run a Photography Business and Be a Full-Time Mum"

This is a great article about another mom/photographer. I found it very encouraging! =0)

www.thephotographyparlour.com/2010/04/how-to-run-a-business-and-be-a-full-time-mum-by-emily-quinton/840

Tips for Taking Great Photos!

Hey everyone!

In lou of the Cutest Kid, Most Rockin' Family & Precious Pet photo contest, I am sharing some simple techniques to help improve the composition of your digital photos.

Tip #1

Don't shoot your subject straight on.

Shoot from up above or down below - anything to get a fresh perspective!

Tip #2

Don't be afraid to get close up!

Tip #3

Pay attention to the background - be aware of your surroundings.

This is simple - any snapshot looks better when there's a simple background as opposed to a room littered with toys or a sink full of dirty dishes.

Tip #4

Get down on your subject's level.

Tip #5

Stay from dead center.

For other tips and suggestions, type "tips for taking great photos" in your browser's search engine.

Talk soon!

LJ