1.  I am working on totally revamping my pricing.  It feels so GOOD!!  Me, the person not crazy about change is L.O.V.I.N.G. it!!  And I am pretty sure you all are going to love it too.  Hope to have everything up by mid-week this week.  Might be next week though depending on how much the kiddos let me do.

2.  I have a really cool product in the works that I have not seen anyone else ANYWHERE make for their clients.  I designed it from scratch and am sending it off to the lab for printing as we speak.  Here’s hoping it works.  If so, I’ll be sure to share a sneak peek.  It ties in with the new pricing setup…  And if it doesn’t work, eh, nothing lost, right?

3.  A little known fact – did you know that holiday photos are best done between October and mid-November?  Yup.  It’s true. In fact my cutoff for holiday photos is the weekend after Thanksgiving. This gives me time to edit, get the orders in and everything delivered in time for various holidays.  So if you want photos for holiday gifts, don’t wait to do your sessions.  I plan to do two days of Holiday Minis and will have information about that up within the next week or two.  There may also just be a special or two for people to take advantage of.  😉

And Philadelphia peeps, I am also planning a weekend back in the area for holiday photos in late October / early November!!  Keep an eye out for announcements and emails.

4.  Nolan is turning 4 (!!!) one month from tomorrow.  I cannot believe it’s already been four years.   I have yet to put together invitations for his party (planning is not my thing) and wanted some pictures for it if possible.  He volunteered to go on a photo shoot with me on Sunday when we got home from brunch with friends.  Turns out his new school is basically right next to the Bay in Cranston and when I saw the water, the boats and the reeds I knew I wanted to do photos there.  He took the initiative though, asking if we could go.  Mostly he was his crazy silly almost-four-year-old self but I did get some decent ones.  Here are my favorites:

5.  I have been a Twittering FOOL recently. I have found a new love… If you’re on there I’d love to see you!  It is fantastic for networking and meeting new people.  LOVE it!

6.  Found (through Twitter, seriously people there are a BUNCH of great resources there) a fantastic blog – Savor The Thyme (savorthethyme.blogspot.c0m).  Jennifer highlights a bunch of healthy recipes (Shrimp with Watermelon and Pineapple Salsa, anyone?) and even has started sharing “vlogs” (video blog posts) with helpful things like how to pit an avocado (without taking your hand off).  I love having some healthy recipes to look at and enjoy reading her writing.  You should check her out!

7. We are planning a family trip to Austin, TX in October and I cannot WAIT!!  One of my all-time favorite photographers (and friend) lives there and we are going to get to hang out with her.  That and I’m excited for a first family trip as well and have heard wonderful things about Austin.  If you’ve been there I’d love any and all tips for what to see and do.

8.  Next month marks two years I have been in business.  I have a few fantastic goody giveaways planned to celebrate.  I love goodies!!!

9.  There is still time for you to vote for me in the My FOX Philly’s HOT List for Best Portrait Photographer.  You are allowed one vote per email address and the contest ends September 11.  You can vote HERE.  Just make sure to confirm your free account – that’s the only way your vote counts!

10.  You will all be happy to know that my 50mm lens came back from the repair shop in better than new condition!!  Big props to the guys at Midstate Camera Repair for such a quick and fantastic job!

That’s it for this week.  Stay tuned because I have a promotion to announce, holiday sessions to debut and a few other things 🙂