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Tasty Treats Fundraiser Information

The $35 Session includes:

  • 15 Minute Session 
  • Online Proofing Gallery. Will contain 5 fully retouched images from the session. Your gallery will be ready for viewing approximately one week from date of session. Photographer will choose which 5 images from the session will be edited and shown in the gallery.
  • Disc of 5 Web Use Only Images. All 5 of the proofed images will be burned to a disc, but only for web use such as email or facebook. They will be resized and contain a watermark and will not print well if you try.
  • One 8x10 Print OR Two 5x7 Prints. Once you view your gallery, you will choose which image you would like for your 8x10 or which 2 images you would like for your 5x7's.
  • 60% Off Regular Print Prices For Additional Prints Ordered 
              4x6 - $20 $8
              5x7 - $20 $8
              8x10 - $30 $12
             10x20 Storyboard - $100 $40

100% of the proceeds will be going towards the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. One of our past Mini Session winners has this disease and we were touched by her and her family's story.

The sessions will all be held in a small location right here in Lake Park, Indian Trail. Directions will be provided before the sessions.

You will need to provide the "Tasty Treat" due to liability issues. Fruit such as Strawberries or Watermelon would be great. The Big Swirly Lolipops shown in my images on my blog can be purchased at the Cracker Barrell. If using ice cream, soft serve on a cone would be my suggestion.

If your child is not of age to have solids, no worries! We can do just some simple portraits or bring your own fun prop such as cute hats, sunglasses, a cute costume, whatever! The goal here is to have fun and raise money for the UMDF!

Once you decide you'd like to book, we'll choose a date/time together and we'll ask for this information:

Your First/Last Name
Participating Child(ren)'s name(s) and age(s)
Mailing Address
Email Address
Phone Number

Then we'll email you an invoice that can be paid right online with a credit/debit card or paypal account for the $35. The $35 will hold your date/time.

Thank you again for considering this event! We can't wait and have a feeling we are going to have a great time taking your child's portraits! 

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Tasty Treats Charity Fundraiser Event

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April Giveaway Blog Post 1
April Giveaway Blog Post 2

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Feb. 1-2, 2010...Buy A Gift Card, Get A Reward! 2 Days Only! {Union County, NC | Children's Photographer}

Click anywhere on the advertisement below to view details and
order your gift certificate!

Gift Certificate Sale

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New Year... So What's New?? {Charlotte, NC Area Children's Photography}

Well, the answer to that questions is... JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING!!

To name a few things:

New Pricing Structure...
Dimples & Curls Photography is now offering 2 different types of sessions to fit different budgets.

The Mini Session
includes a shorter session and a small print package all for $100. Additional prints may be ordred at a la carte pricing.

The Full Session
includes a longer session with a $125 print credit all for $250.

Contact us for a complete price & product list!

New Products...
Tons of new products including gallery wrapped canvases, DVD Slideshows, Framed Prints, Photo Books and much more!!! I will be posting about some of those products soon!

New Awesomely Designed Product & Pricing Guide...
Inquire about pricing and products and you will receive a 10 page pdf file of pricing and products we offer including awesome photos of some of the products!! This will make choosing your products much easier!

A New Face Behind the Business...
As Dimples & Curls Photography grows, so does the number of people who run it! It was becoming just a little too much for me to handle on my own, and my husband, Dean, saw this and came to my rescue! He has been amazing in taking over much of the administrative and ALL of the bookkeeping responsibilities! He has become as passionate as I am about the photography industry and in time, we hope that he will be able to leave his position as an Accounting Supervisor to run the business with me full time!

Stay tuned for more awesome new-ness that will be coming in 2010!
Hope you are as excited about it all as we are!

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Do You Ever Wonder... {Matthews, NC | Newborn Photographer}

What exactly is Custom Photography and why does it cost more? Well, to be honest, before I became a Custom Photographer, I had the same questions. So, I found a couple articles to answer these two questions...

The Links:
What is Custom Photography?
Why does Custom Photography cost more?

And, in my own words:

What is Custom Photography?

Custom Photography, to me, is having a choice and a say in the end product of your photo session. Starting from choosing the style your photos will take, ending with what type of photographic products you are looking to purchase.

With Custom Photographers, you have your choice of traditional, timeless, classic photography to fun, fresh, modern photography and everything in between. Whatever your style, there is a Photographer that photographs in just the style you are looking for.

Custom Photographers also give you much more 1:1 attention throughout the entire process. Helping you find the perfect location. Making suggestions for clothing. Giving you advice on how to make the session go as smoothly as possible and helping you decide what type of products suit your needs.

And another huge plus, many custom photographers also offer many more products that chain studio photographers. From framed prints to completed albums, gallery wrapped canvas's to photographic greeting cards for all occasions.

Why Does Custom Photography Cost More?

After 2 months in 2009 of regular sessions, I finally realized why Custom Photography costs more. 3 words... TIME, COSTS, and EXPERTISE.

What I spend my time on for each session:

  • Preparing for session.
  • Travel to/from session.
  • Actual time shooting.
  • Uploading images.
  • Backing up images.
  • Sorting through images to pick only the best ones.
  • Editing images (the biggie! I can spend up to 8 HOURS editing ONE session! I am what some would call a perfectionist!!)
  • Uploading to gallery.
  • Getting order ready for printing.
  • Submitting order to printing lab.
  • Sorting order once received and checking for errors.
  • Packing order.
  • Emails/phone conversations with clients before and after session.

For one session, I can easily spend 15-20 hours. This does not include the time I put into marketing my business, keeping up with my bookkeeping, blog, website, further educating myself and so on and so on.

The COSTS of running a photography business:
  • Equipment
  • Software
  • Props
  • Prints and products
  • Marketing Materials
  • External Hard Drives
  • Computer
  • Continuing Education
  • Taxes, Licensing, Insurance
  • Etc.

And of course, the final piece of the puzzle...

The EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE...
Did you know that many chain studio photographers have as little as 2 weeks of training?? As a custom photographer, I took 2 years of learning before I felt ready to offer my photography services and am always learning new ways to improve upon my skills and creativity!

Hopefully, this post will help shed some light on the questions and concerns of hiring a custom photographer to capture your precious memories! Please feel free to ask any other questions/concerns you may have!

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Introducing Our Product & Pricing Guide! {Photographer | Charlotte, NC}

While offering a list of products and services is great, we wanted to offer our clients a little more help in deciding what products and services are perfect for them! Below is just a sneak peek at the pdf file you will receive when you contact us to inquire about a session with us! Enjoy!

product guide

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Now Offering Gift Certificates! {Matthews, NC Photographer}

Now you can give the gift of memories to family and friends! Who doesn't want to capture those first days, first smiles, the funny ways they crinkle their nose in beautiful professional photos? Gift certificates can be made out in any amount you wish for the perfect baby shower, birthday or "just because" gift. Contact me at Christine@dimplesandcurlsphotography.com to order yours now!

Gift Certificate

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