So I met this guy on my back porch at the end of the summer.
I laud this kind of ambition. Oh that my own heart was this daring, this reckless, this fearless.
He has inspired me to pen a poem of admiration. Not since 9th grade have I dared, but his example shames me . . . I shall write him a haiku:
Summertime valor.
Oh! to climb the chair–and sit.
Do turtles have butts?
Dream High!
Santa with Big C
Well . . . it’s over [sorta]. The Santa Portrait whirlwind in Central Arkansas has come to an end [kinda]. We’ve finished our sessions, now it’s a matter of photoshop-ing and delivering. We enjoyed another marvelous year of sessions . . . and saw even more crying Moms than in years past. Not that I’m naming names, but I even noticed 2 misty-eyed Dads during the sessions.
I’m sorry that I don’t have time to post more images from the events, but they will come later. For now, here’s a couple of shots from my eldest–the Big C.
Let the following shot be a warning to you: Santa tickles!
Merry Christmas.
Santa tickles!
My typing fingers are a little rusty–it’s been awhile since I’ve posted a blog–but my camera-trigger finger has been hot! We’ve finished our first round of Christmas portraits, and we’re looking forward to oodles more. We warm up the camera again tomorrow through Sunday. If you know of someone who hasn’t scheduled a session with Santa yet, we still have a little availability.
In the meantime, though, let me brag on my hot wife! She decorates our scenes [as well as other homes], and she’s really outdone herself this year! Naturally, every host home is different. The attached photo, though, gives a really clear idea of the concept for this week’s scene. As I type, listening to Billy Joel & James Taylor, she is putting the final touches on the tree in Little Rock. She’s using many of these very decorations, and this color scheme. And yes, we’ll also have a bed in the Little Rock scene. We saw several kids in P.J.’s, and they looked great with the scene.
I hope that I’ll have the chance to see you soon. If you want to share this idea with your friends, feel free to post the link to this blog on your Facebook page.
Thanks & Merry Christmas!
-mr. bill
501.766.5671 or email to: beyondphotography1@gmail.com
Santa & Sugarplums
Did you know that Sugar Plums aren’t always made of Plums? Shocking, isn’t it? In fact, the recipe that I just found calls for dates, or figs, or cherries. Not plums. I feel like I’ve been deceived all these years. Thankfully, my research has confirmed that yes, “figgy pudding” is actually made from figs. But that’s a lousy consolation prize! “Sugar Plum” sounds wonderfully delightful and delicious! I love the plum! “Figgy-Pudding?” Seriously? Sure, I love the fig . . . but figgy pudding?! Really? I can promise that you’ll never find me at your door, singing some song where I “demand” (DEMAND!) “figgy pudding.” [I did, however, once enjoy some figgy-wine, thanks to my buddy Steve, and it was superb.]
So I’ve just made a personal vow: I AM BAKING [yes--they're baked!] SUGAR PLUMS THIS YEAR!
Maybe you’re not thinking too much about Sugar Plums, or Figs, or Christmas, or Santa, or Christmas photos yet, but it consumes me right now!!! Other than my slight digression into the history of Sugar Plums, my mind has been locked on Christmas photos. If you’ve been sleeping, it’s only 62 days until Christmas. And it’s only 13 days until we start shooting photos with Santa!!! That means it’s only 13 days until you can find the greatest Christmas gift for your family! It’s only 13 days until you can create a Christmas card that looks better than your friends’! If you missed the dates and locations:
NOVEMBER 5-6 IN PINE BLUFF
NOVEMBER 7 IN HOT SPRINGS
NOVEMBER 11-14th in LITTLE ROCK
NOVEMBER 20-21 IN FAYETTEVILLE.
You might be wondering about my recent inquiries into Sugar Plums. No, it’s not an odd obsession. This year’s theme for Christmas Portraits is “Visions of Sugarplums.” As always, the scene will be elegant and classy. This year, though, you’ll see a more whimsical look than last year’s “Norman Rockwell Christmas.” As always, the scene will lend itself well to formal Christmas clothing, as well as kids in their Christmas Pajamas.
If you haven’t scheduled yet, then now is the time! Thus far, we’ve booked approximately 1/4 of our availability. After this week, we’ll easily be at 75% full. How do I know? Trust me. If you know me, you know that I don’t pull the high-pressure, “You better schedule/buy today or you’ll miss out!” Just take my word for it–8 days from now, we’ll be booked pretty solidly.
So call or email quickly. We look forward to seeing you soon, and creating a memory that will last for you–and your kids–for a lifetime.
Yours,
-mr. bill
501.766.5671 or email: beyondphotography1@gmail.com
I just couldn’t wait to post my first “Christmas” photo of the year. The UPS man has been to our house a few times this week, so for Sheree, it’s Christmas in October.
Since most of our clients are repeat customers, it’s vital that Beyond Photography shows a completely new, unique set for Easter and Christmas portraits. Sheree spends hours–and thousands–shopping for our new Christmas decorations each year, and they’ve just arrived.
Our theme for Christmas/Santa portraits this year is Visions of Sugarplums. As always, it will be really classy, super elegant, but a little more whimsical this year.
We’re scheduling now for our 2010 sessions:
In Pine Bluff: November 5-6
In Hot Springs: November 7th
In Little Rock: November 11-14th
In Fayetteville: November 20-21st.
Yes, the phone is already hot with appointments [we've scheduled 2 more just today]. So call or email quickly to reserve your opportune time. 501.766.5671 or email: beyondphotography1@gmail.com.
If you need more information about the pricing, process, etc., click here for more details.
By the time you come with your kids for the session, Sheree will have decorated the tree, furniture, etc. Then you’ll see the “after.” Here is the “before.”
Sheree in our garage, where Christmas decor just exploded
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December 2, 2010