Natchitoches Session Available times...

Here are a list of available times for when I am in Natchitoches:

Sunday October 9th:

5pm-

Monday October 10th:

8:30am-

10:30am-

5:30pm-

Tuesday October 11th:

8:30am-

10:30pm-

5:30pm-

Sessions are 1 1/2 hours long and at location of your choice. Each session will include a complimentary 8x10 with purchase of prints or CD.

Thanks!
Kelly Airhart

50% off Family and Children Portraits...and more!

Okay, so I have a part time job now! Wohoo...no more worries about rent..lol. But I am still running the special to welcome new Florida clients. (and Natchitoches clients too...read to the bottom)


So to recap from the other day, here are the huge savings you can get if you book a session before the end of September: 




In the months of August AND September, you have a chance to book sessions at the discounted prices displayed below:

Family and Children Sessions 50% off 
 2 hours session time at the location of your choice
 online gallery for sharing with friends and family
complimentary 8x10 print
Normally $100/ August and September $50


Life Style Photography (Senior Portraits, Bands, Engagements, Bridals, Boudoirs, Headshots, Birthday Parties, and Small Events) 25% off
3 to 4 hours session time at the location(s) of your choice
online gallery for sharing with friends and family
complimentary 8x10 print
Normally $150/ August and September $112


Wedding Photography 
Put a $200 deposit down in August or September and receive $200 off your Wedding Coverage
Full day documentary style wedding coverage
online gallery for sharing with friends and family
Full Day Wedding Coverage Normally $800/ Deposit made in August or September $600
Full Day Wedding Coverage with CD and rights release Normally $1000/ Deposit made in August or September $800

*Any session/event over 50 miles from the 34714 area code will require a travel fee of $15. (Possibly more, depending on how far travel is.)

To schedule your sessions, please email me at: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com

To my Natchitoches friends... 
I will be in town in October for a week. I am opening the dates of October 9th-12th for sessions. If you want to advantage of the savings listed above, then book your session and prepay within the month of August or September. Please book soon, as there is very limited availability.

Please spread the word on these awesome savings as they wont be here for long!




Well I have a fussy 2 year old to tend to! 


Hope everyone has a great day =)


Thanks
Kelly Airhart

August and September's "Help Me Pay my Rent Special."

So as most of you know, I have recently relocated to Clermont, Florida. So happy to be here in the sunshine state and have a sign near my house that says, "Disney World 1 mile."

This is a huge change for me, because now I am in an area where I know very little people, and I am trying to figure out a way to get meet new clients and new friends!

So, I figured one of the best ways to introduce people to my services (and to make enough money to pay rent and the thousands of other crazy bills I have to pay...) is to have a really big sale.

So here goes...

In the months of August AND September, you have a chance to book sessions at the discounted prices displayed below:

Family and Children Sessions 50% off 
 2 hours session time at the location of your choice
 online gallery for sharing with friends and family
complimentary 8x10 print
Normally $100/ August and September $50


Life Style Photography (Senior Portraits, Bands, Engagements, Bridals, Boudoirs, Headshots, Birthday Parties, and Small Events) 25% off
3 to 4 hours session time at the location(s) of your choice
online gallery for sharing with friends and family
complimentary 8x10 print
Normally $150/ August and September $112


Wedding Photography 
Put a $200 deposit down in August or September and receive $200 off your Wedding Coverage
Full day documentary style wedding coverage
online gallery for sharing with friends and family
Full Day Wedding Coverage Normally $800/ Deposit made in August or September $600
Full Day Wedding Coverage with CD and rights release Normally $1000/ Deposit made in August or September $800

*Any session/event over 50 miles from the 34714 area code will require a travel fee of $15. (Possibly more, depending on how far travel is.)

To schedule your sessions, please email me at: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com

To my Natchitoches friends... 
I will be in town in October for a week. I am opening the dates of October 9th-12th for sessions. If you want to advantage of the savings listed above, then book your session and prepay within the month of August or September. Please book soon, as there is very limited availability.

Please spread the word on these awesome savings as they wont be here for long!

Thanks!
Kelly Airhart

While waiting on an export....

Oh my Gosh! Where did Saturday go?

It Sunday, 1:16, and I am still working on Senior Photos.

Well, I know where most of Saturday went....walmart.

While most of Natchitoches were outside enjoying the beautiful weather, and listening to some great music, I was stuck waiting on the automotive department to fix a hole in my tire.

Did I mention I got to wait while shopping with a very tired and aggravated 20 month old,  and a very energetic and hyped up 7 year old...

Fun Stuff..

But before that, I did have a wonderful session with two very sweet little ones, Aaron and Emma!

So, that was a nice touch to an otherwise horrible day.

I had every intention of getting completely caught up yesterday, but between the flat tire, Wal-Mart experience, and my computer deciding it did not want to work anymore...it just didn't happen.

So right now, I am waiting for LR to export pictures, and speed typing, while feeding the boys lunch.

Time Management is something new to me, since I have never been this busy before! I am truly blessed to be learning how to manage my photography and my family time.

Well, I know this was a pretty lame post...lol...but I have to get back to editing, uploading, and posting pics to galleries/facebook!

Have a great Sunday afternoon...

Kelly Airhart

Prints & Pondering...

Normal people with normal workweeks would rejoice over today being Friday! Its your last day of this miserable work week, time to let go and have fun! Time to relax! Time for a weekend of nothingness, or everything you can cram in to two days!

But for me, It's order and delivery day. Which is exciting in itself =)

Nothing makes me feel better than knowing that my clients love their pictures and have chosen to purchase them!

(I guess I should expect them to order something...but you never know...)

This morning on Facebook, I found this picture on another photographer's facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pa
ges/Amy-Cook-Photography/140751272659433):

The top print is an original. This is the original file or image that came from a professional photographer. This is what your print should look like when printed. This is what your print will look like when printed at a professional printing lab when ordered through your photographer.

The bottom picture is a copy of this image printed from Wal-Mart.

I have not stressed the importance of professional printing to my clients, because this whole process of running a business is new to me, and quite overwhelming, and I really don't like being a pushy "salesperson."

But I don't really see this as a pushy sale..this is why:

Lately, its something I have been thinking a lot about.

Right now, I offer my clients the option to buy a CD with all their edited images on it for $150. This is honestly a huge steal for them, because some photographers charge upwards $20 per image file, and my clients are getting on average 20-45 files per CD.

However, as a human being, I understand that people have expenses, and I am not as an experienced as these other photographers...so this is not a complaint! Not a complaint at all! $150 is a lot of money...

Anyways, back to the print issue. A lot of my clients just opt to buy the CD because they love all their photos, and can't choose! Which is totally fine, and I love because it means they are happy with their pictures!

However, they are not ordering professional prints, probably because of the cost factor. But they are missing out on an investment.

I thought about, and am still thinking about....somewhere down the road... enforcing a set amount of print orders before you could order the CD.

Not as a money making scheme! But as a way to ensure that the work I put in to making professional pictures actually goes in to professional looking prints. Does that make sense?

I just want the best for my clients and my pictures. Its my art, and their pictures, and I just want the best for both.

So its something for everyone to ponder...

Price vs. Quality.

Which one is more important?

Its really tough isn't it?

Well...enough pondering for me..lol. It's 7:25 and I really should be getting lunch packed for Alex (my 7 year old), and get him off to school!

TGIF!

Kelly Airhart

Face First...

Falling on your face sure hurts.

But if you can still get up, brush yourself off and walk a little it further, you are sure to gain your balance...

until you slip on a banana peel and fall on your face again...

its a vicious cycle and  it is the story of my life...

So yesterday I officially posted the ordering webpage for LSMSA Prom Pictures. I had lots of worries and doubts since it was my first ever Prom picture taking ordeal (I know, I sound like a true professional here...),

And well, to be honest...not all of them were the greatest pictures ever.

However, I did do my best, and I was proud of how a lot of them turned out.

But somehow, the bad always overshadows the good in our minds...

And this morning, despite the fact that someone had already placed an order, and several students had saved favorites in the gallery, I felt the clouds shading me from my sunshine.

The one couple who had actually paid up front at the prom, did not like their pictures, and wanted their money back....and of course I caved.

I wish my prom photographer had been so generous as to do this for me, my prom pictures were horrible! I threw them in the trash as soon as I received them at school. But no money back for me....

I digress...

Anyways, what I was trying to get to here (with the clever little beginning to my blog) is that, as a new photographer, and an even newer business owner, I am going to have to suck this up, take a step forward, and just wait for the next time I will fall on my face.

This isn't the first time, it definitely won't be the last, but I can't let it keep me down.

Yes, I can get heartbroken.

Yes, I can get all prego and hormonal and cry for hours over it (well while I'm still pregnant anyways).

And yes, I can definitely drown my sorrow in cake and icecream....(mmm...cake and ice cream....)

But NO! I can not let myself give up.

Okay, I may have sucked a little.

Okay, I have not got a letter back from the school saying that they loved the pictures, like I had expected to...

And Okay....I may not get asked to do prom pictures again!

But, I have learned a lesson...(I think)...and I have decided not to let it get to me.

(Now if someone could just let my hormonal emotional side know that I have made this decision...)

I am going to continue on, take some deep breathes, catch my balance, and prepare for the next banana peel, which I am pretty sure is right around the corner....

Kelly

ouch....

Falling on your face sure hurts.

But if you can still get up, brush yourself off and walk a little it further, you are sure to gain your balance...

until you slip on a banana peel and fall on your face again...

its a vicious cycle and  it is the story of my life...

So yesterday I officially posted the ordering webpage for LSMSA Prom Pictures. I had lots of worries and doubts since it was my first ever Prom picture taking ordeal (I know, I sound like a true professional here...),

And well, to be honest...not all of them were the greatest pictures ever.

However, I did do my best, and I was proud of how a lot of them turned out.

But somehow, the bad always overshadows the good in our minds...

And this morning, despite the fact that someone had already placed an order, and several students had saved favorites in the gallery, I felt the clouds shading me from my sunshine.

The one couple who had actually paid up front at the prom, did not like their pictures, and wanted their money back....and of course I caved.

I wish my prom photographer had been so generous as to do this for me, my prom pictures were horrible! I threw them in the trash as soon as I received them at school. But no money back for me....

I digress...

Anyways, what I was trying to get to here (with the clever little beginning to my blog) is that, as a new photographer, and an even newer business owner, I am going to have to suck this up, take a step forward, and just wait for the next time I will fall on my face.

This isn't the first time, it definitely won't be the last, but I can't let it keep me down.

Yes, I can get heartbroken.

Yes, I can get all prego and hormonal and cry for hours over it (well while I'm still pregnant anyways).

And yes, I can definitely drown my sorrow in cake and icecream....(mmm...cake and ice cream....)

But NO! I can not let myself give up.

Okay, I may have sucked a little.

Okay, I have not got a letter back from the school saying that they loved the pictures, like I had expected to...

And Okay....I may not get asked to do prom pictures again!

But, I have learned a lesson...(I think)...and I have decided not to let it get to me.

(Now if someone could just let my hormonal emotional side know that I have made this decision...)

I am going to continue on, take some deep breathes, catch my balance, and prepare for the next banana peel, which I am pretty sure is right around the corner....

Kelly

Spring Portraits Info

If you are interested in Spring Portraits, please read on to learn how to schedule your session today:


This years Spring Portraits will be held April 16th and 17th at the Samuel Guy House!

Here is a link to the Samuel Guy House's Webpage:

http://www.samuelguyhouse.com/

And here is the skinny on how things will run:

(Pay attention because it is a little bit different than my past mini portrait sessions.)

Regular Spring Portrait Sessions will be $45 and include 15 minute sitting time, one 8x10, two 3x5's and 16 wallets.

However, there is a second option as well. If you upgrade to the Spring Portrait CD package you will receive the  15 minute session, one 8x10, two 5x7's and 16 wallets PLUS a CD with rights release with up to 10 edited images. (I can not guarantee 10 images, but that will be my max amount of edited images per sitting). This option will be $75.

Now, to book a session, you can do one of two things:

1. Go to my booking webpage: http://kellyairhart.bookmonline.com/schedules and follow these instructions:
    
step 1) Scroll down in the appointment menu and select the correct spring portrait date and which type        of session you would like and then hit the "continue on to step 2" button.

step 2) Using the calendar, go to the month of April and either select April 16th or April 17th as your day of choice. Once you have selected one of those days, it will show you the available time slots. Choose your time of choice and click the select button. This will bring you to step 3.

step 3) Fill in your info and reserve your appointment! Its that easy =)

OR there is option #2:

2. If you don't feel like you are comfortable with option one, you can always call me 318-332-6607 or email me: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com. And I will be happy to schedule your appointment as well.

I hope that covers everything =) I will be handing out flyers in early April to daycares and schools, so schedule your sessions now, before they fill up!


I am donating 25% of my profits from Spring Portraits to a Japan Relief Fund. 
Thanks so much,
Kelly Airhart

Spring Portraits April 16th and 17th (partial proceeds being donated to japan relief fund)

First and foremost, I want to offer my prayers and thoughts to the victims and families affected by the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan. I feel like there is so little I can do, but would really like to try to make some sort of contribution. So, I am donating 25% of my profits from Spring Portraits to a Japan Relief Fund. 

If you are interested in Spring Portraits, please read on to learn how to schedule your session today:


This years Spring Portraits will be held April 16th and 17th at the Samuel Guy House!

Here is a link to the Samuel Guy House's Webpage:

http://www.samuelguyhouse.com/

And here is the skinny on how things will run:

(Pay attention because it is a little bit different than my past mini portrait sessions.)

Regular Spring Portrait Sessions will be $45 and include 15 minute sitting time, one 8x10, two 3x5's and 16 wallets.

However, there is a second option as well. If you upgrade to the Spring Portrait CD package you will receive the  15 minute session, one 8x10, two 5x7's and 16 wallets PLUS a CD with rights release with up to 10 edited images. (I can not guarantee 10 images, but that will be my max amount of edited images per sitting). This option will be $75.

Now, to book a session, you can do one of two things:

1. Go to my booking webpage: http://kellyairhart.bookmonline.com/schedules and follow these instructions:
    
step 1) Scroll down in the appointment menu and select the correct spring portrait date and which type        of session you would like and then hit the "continue on to step 2" button.

step 2) Using the calendar, go to the month of April and either select April 16th or April 17th as your day of choice. Once you have selected one of those days, it will show you the available time slots. Choose your time of choice and click the select button. This will bring you to step 3.

step 3) Fill in your info and reserve your appointment! Its that easy =)

OR there is option #2:

2. If you don't feel like you are comfortable with option one, you can always call me 318-332-6607 or email me: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com. And I will be happy to schedule your appointment as well.

I hope that covers everything =) I will be handing out flyers in early April to daycares and schools, so schedule your sessions now, before they fill up!

Thanks so much,
Kelly Airhart

Spring Portraits: Post #2

I am excited to announce that this years Spring Portraits will be held April 16th and 17th at the Samuel Guy House!

Here is a link to the Samuel Guy House's Webpage:

http://www.samuelguyhouse.com/

And here is the skinny on how things will run:

(Pay attention because it is a little bit different than my past mini portrait sessions.)

Regular Spring Portrait Sessions will be $45 and include 15 minute sitting time, one 8x10, two 3x5's and 16 wallets.

However, there is a second option as well. If you upgrade to the Spring Portrait CD package you will receive the  15 minute session, one 8x10, two 5x7's and 16 wallets PLUS a CD with rights release with up to 10 edited images. (I can not guarantee 10 images, but that will be my max amount of edited images per sitting). This option will be $75.

Now, to book a session, you can do one of two things:

1. Go to my booking webpage: http://kellyairhart.bookmonline.com/schedules and follow these instructions:
    
step 1) Scroll down in the appointment menu and select the correct spring portrait date and which type        of session you would like and then hit the "continue on to step 2" button.

step 2) Using the calendar, go to the month of April and either select April 16th or April 17th as your day of choice. Once you have selected one of those days, it will show you the available time slots. Choose your time of choice and click the select button. This will bring you to step 3.

step 3) Fill in your info and reserve your appointment! Its that easy =)

OR there is option #2:

2. If you don't feel like you are comfortable with option one, you can always call me 318-332-6607 or email me: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com. And I will be happy to schedule your appointment as well.

I hope that covers everything =) I will be handing out flyers in early April to daycares and schools, so schedule your sessions now, before they fill up!

Thanks so much,
Kelly Airhart

Spring Portraits: Post #1

I am excited to announce that this years Spring Portraits will be held April 16th and 17th at the Samuel Guy House!

Here is a link to the Samuel Guy House's Webpage:

http://www.samuelguyhouse.com/

And here is the skinny on how things will run:

(Pay attention because it is a little bit different than my past mini portrait sessions.)

Regular Spring Portrait Sessions will be $45 and include 15 minute sitting time, one 8x10, two 3x5's and 16 wallets.

However, there is a second option as well. If you upgrade to the Spring Portrait CD package you will receive the  15 minute session, one 8x10, two 5x7's and 16 wallets PLUS a CD with rights release with up to 10 edited images. (I can not guarantee 10 images, but that will be my max amount of edited images per sitting). This option will be $75.

Now, to book a session, you can do one of two things:

1. Go to my booking webpage: http://kellyairhart.bookmonline.com/schedules and follow these instructions:
    
step 1) Scroll down in the appointment menu and select the correct spring portrait date and which type        of session you would like and then hit the "continue on to step 2" button.

step 2) Using the calendar, go to the month of April and either select April 16th or April 17th as your day of choice. Once you have selected one of those days, it will show you the available time slots. Choose your time of choice and click the select button. This will bring you to step 3.

step 3) Fill in your info and reserve your appointment! Its that easy =)

OR there is option #2:

2. If you don't feel like you are comfortable with option one, you can always call me 318-332-6607 or email me: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com. And I will be happy to schedule your appointment as well.

I hope that covers everything =) I will be handing out flyers in early April to daycares and schools, so schedule your sessions now, before they fill up!

Thanks so much,
Kelly Airhart

Cutest Baby Bump Contest!

Your pregnant and you've got a belly full of joy! (Me too..lol) What a better way to celebrate than show it off for a chance to win a full year of photo sessions for your new baby? 

Here's How:

By this Friday (2/4/11), send me a picture of your "baby bump" (your prego belly) along with your name, phone number, and email address, via my email: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com. 

On Saturday, I will post the photos on my Kelly Airhart Creative Photography Facebook Page: 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kelly-Airhart-Creative-Fine-Art-Photography-Portraits/31019689258

The Picture that receives the most "likes" wins a My First Year Package: Newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and 12 month sessions all included. After baby's first birthday, you will receive a 5x30 panel with the collection of your baby's first year photos!

This is a value of $250, so get creative, show off that belly, and get your picture to me today!

Best of luck, and congrats on your new little one,

Kelly Airhart

photographer

Boudoir Sessions are Next Weekend! Book Yours Today!

Wow! This month has gone by so quickly! Just a quick reminder that I do have a few boudoir sessions available:

Saturday Jan 29th: 3:00 pm

Sunday Jan 30th: 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm

Your private session cost $75 and includes:

Hair and makeup
45 Minutes Session Time (with time for "costume changes")
An 8x8 "little black book" to share with you loved one!


Sessions will be held at the beautiful Church Street Inn in downtown Natchitoches!


http://www.churchstinn.com/guestrooms.html
If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact me at: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com








Can't wait to see you all!

Kelly

Guess how many kisses are in the jar and win a chance to have your wedding day kiss photographed for free!

Are you planning on going to the Alexandria Bridal Extravaganza tomorrow? 

Do you want to win a free bridal package worth $1500?

Well come by my booth, fill out an information card, and then guess how many Hershey Kisses are in the jar!

The winner will receive a FREE complete wedding package:

Bridal Package $1500

Bridal Session (4 hours on location)
10x14 Bridal Canvas Print
Photo Card Souvenirs for 100 guest
FULL DAY Wedding Coverage (from getting your hair did..until the party is over!)
12x12 Wedding Album
Online Gallery for sharing and ordering prints
CD with rights release

And of course, if you book with me tomorrow, you will still receive $200 off your wedding package. 

I am so excited! I know we are going to have a blast tomorrow. Hope to see you all there!

Good luck!

Kelly Airhart

kellyairhart@gmail.com

Alexandria Louisiana Bridal Extravaganza!!!

So here it is, 2 days away! My first ever Bridal Show! Aghhhh....

I am so excited, nervous, and well...I'm sure this list of emotions could go on and on..lol.

So, are any of my facebook fans out there going? hmmm??? If you are, I'd really love to see you!

If you'd like to know what my bridal package includes, here are the details:

Bridal Package $1500


Bridal Session (4 hours on location)
10x14 Bridal Canvas Print
Photo Card Souvenirs for 100 guest
FULL DAY Wedding Coverage (from getting your hair did..until the party is over!)
12x12 Wedding Album
Online Gallery for sharing and ordering prints
CD with rights release


BUT! If you come visit me at the Bridal Fair and sign a contract, you will receive $200 OFF your Bridal Package!

I also have these add on options:

Add Ons:

Makeup for Bridal Session  $25

Engagement Session (4 hour session On Location) $125

*Engagement Sessions are usually booked at least 6 months before Wedding Date

Engagement Announcement Cards (100)  $125

Wedding Day Reception Slideshow $75

*The Slideshow will include images from your bridal and/or engagement sessions)

Parent Books  $75 for one/ $125 for 2

*Parent Books are 8x8 20 page picture books that contain selected memories from your big day to share with your parents. These make wonderful gifts to thank your parents for all the hard work they did to help you prepare for your big day

So, be sure to come by and see me and have a cookie, watch my slideshow, and just have some fun! Can't wait to see you all =)

Kelly Airhart

Only 5 Sessions available for the Valentine's Boudoir Session!

Only 5 Sessions left! I am so excited =)

Thanks to all who have spread the word and got friends to sign up. I really appreciate it!

If you are still interested and haven't contacted me yet...what are you waiting for?

Your private session cost $75 and includes:

Hair and makeup
45 Minutes Session Time (with time for "costume changes")
An 8x8 "little black book" to share with you loved one!


Sessions will be held at the beautiful Church Street Inn in downtown Natchitoches!


http://www.churchstinn.com/guestrooms.html
If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact me at: kellyairhartphotography@gmail.com


Have a great day!
Kelly Airhart