Its that time of year again...

annual fall mini sessions

Some of you have questions.... I want to help answer those and give you the pros and cons to mini sessions. Then you will know if they are right for you, or if you should book a full session. 

PRO: They cost less than a full session

PRO: perfect for an updated family photo

PRO: perfect for singles of the kids, much cuter and cheaper than school photos

PRO: they take all your decisions out of the mix (the location is chosen by me) 

PRO: Your husband, teen, or that one in your family that hates getting pics only has to suffer through 20 mins

PRO: you get a small gallery of images to choose from, which makes decision making easier

PRO: you get to choose 3 images and will get printing rights to them

PRO: you will get 20% off of any other images, prints, mouned prints, Christmas cards you order

PRO: perfect timing for Christmas presents

PRO: you will have fun, scouts honor

PRO: I may bribe your kids with candy

CON: I may bribe your kids with candy 

CON: if your child takes a few mins to warm up to photos, the session could be half over

CON: you don't get to choose the location

CON: they are rain or shine (but I do try and pick a location that can work in bad weather)

CON: you get a much smaller choice of images to choose from

CON: not enough time to get all the fun candids

CON: you cannot be late, there is no room for flexibility as far as times go, the schedule is strict

CON: they typically sell out quick

Ok, you made it through the list. If you decided that a mini session is exactly what you need, contact me (focalpp@gmail.com or 425-299-7805) and we will get you signed up. The $99 has to be paid to secure a time slot. If you decided that you want to schedule a full session, we can do that too! This is the busy season, so even if you want pics in late October, you should book them now. 

I hope I answered most of your questions. 

**p.s.- update....The Oct date only has afternoon spots left. 

Thank you so much for entering the birthday mini session giveaway. I have tallied the votes and added extra entries for those who earned them. 

Speaking of, 16 exta entires were earned. Thanks for sharing focal point photography with your friends. This is the main way my business grows. Word of mouth and referrals. I am launchng a referral program in the new year. You will be rewarded for telling others about us. 

Ok, back to business. There were 77 entries. I went to random.org and typed in this info. They chose a winner. 

drum roll please....

So, lucky number 11 wins. I counted 11 comments from the top. Winner is.... Lisa Nelson. 

Lisa, contact me to set up your session. Must be scheduled before 12-31-2012.

Congrats. 

p.s.- Suzy Selin earned 6 extra comments, and I want to thank her. She has never even met me or had her photos done. That is amazing. Thanks for loving my work. I would like to offer you half off the session fee (this is $75 savings). Discount expires 12-31-2012. Contact me if you would like to get your family pics done. 

Its been 3 years since I started this crazy journey. I have learned so much. They say that over half of new businesses fail in the first 3 years. I am happy to report that focal point photography has beat the odds.

Because of you. My loyal clients and friends. Thank you!!

You come back here to the blog, even when I don't update for months. The dry spell is over, I have many fun things planned for the fall. But, you didn't come here to hear all this. You want to know about the mini session giveaway. Spill the beans already...

what: free mini session

when: to be used by Nov 30 2012

where: location to be mutually decided upon between winner and myself {within 25 miles of stanwood}

who: up to 6 people/pets {great for kids birthday photos, familiy, couples, cousins, just because, holiday gifts, etc}

why: birthdays are worth celebrating, and we are turning 3

well: I know many of you are thinking that you just bought a mini session {thanks} so you can use this one as well or give it as a gift

*******To enter the giveaway- comment under this blog post. Comments on facebook do not count. They must be here on the blog. AND, you can earn more than one entry. If you share this with your friends, and they enter the contest and tell me who sent them, you will be given an extra entry. For example, if you enter the contest yourself, then share with your friends and 3 enter and give you credit {for example.."I would love to win, and was sent by Wendi Hansen} then you will get 4 total entries. Fun new twist, huh? I want to reward you for telling others about me. So, to clarify, you get one entry when you enter personally and one entry for every friend you send my way {they must type your name in their comment}*********

Contest starts now and will close Friday evening. Winner to be announced Saturday Oct 6th.