Monthly Archives: September 2009

Senior Crunch

Getting the last of the seniors who need a yearbook photo in!  BUT, if your school has a designated photographer to take the yearbook photo, you can book your full senior session with me for outdoor, on-location, full of style session even after your yearbook photo is due.  Give me a call or send an email to grab up one of the few remaining spots for 2009.

And here are the sneak peeks for two lovely Minneapolis seniors.

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Holiday Sessions

Minnesota PhotographerQuestions?  I hope the following answers a bit about the upcoming Holiday Sessions!  Please email or call if you have any further questions and to save your date and time!  lauri@lauristumphphotography.com  612.963.2147

Why book a Holiday Session instead of a Boutique Session?

The holiday session is a great way to get updated photos of the kids (or family) to hand out as gifts for the holidays as well as get your holiday cards printed.   Or, if you are new to custom photography and would like to try it out before investing in a Boutique Session, these ‘mini’ sessions are a great way to start!  The focus of the holiday sessions will be individual/sibling photos or family photos, whatever is requested.   Immediate family only, please.  Additional photos will be taken as time allows.

Why book a Boutique Session instead of  a Holiday Session?

If you want to capture a milestone in your child’s life (birthday, newborn, just walking or sitting, etc) I would suggest the full Boutique Session.  Also, if you are interested in capturing individual photos of each of your children, a holiday session won’t allow the time or give the variety if you have more than two children.  Finally, session albums and wall galleries will benefit from the variety of the images captured during a Boutique Session.  FYI, the last day to book a Boutique Session before the holidays is October 31st to guarantee delivery by Christmas.

Can I get a canvas or large print if I book a Holiday Session?

Of course!  I would never deny someone a canvas!  *Most* of my regular products are available for purchase when booking a Holiday Session.

What is a custom holiday card?

My holiday cards are double sided 5×7, press printed cards on specialty paper.  Many designs are available so whether you like a vintage style or a more modern style, you’ll find exactly the card you need.  On top of that, you’ll be sending out the most talked about card of the season.  Really.  Samples will be available at your session so you can choose the type of paper you like best!  Card styles will be available online soon.

What is a gift print?

Any print 8×10 or smaller (8×10, 5×7, 5×5, 4×6 or a set of wallets).

What should we wear?

After your session is booked, you will receive more information about your session, including clothing ideas.

How to I reserve a spot?

Send me an email or give me a call!  All open times/dates are first come first serve.   A $100 retainer holds your date and time and is applied towards your collection purchase.  The remainder is due at your session.  Additional items may be added and paid for when placing your order with me.

How do I order?

All of your photos will be posted in a private online gallery for 7 days no later than two weeks after your session.  I’ll notify you with your password.  Choose your photos, choose your products and then I need your order within those seven days!  (Late orders subject to a $50 rush fee to guarantee holiday delivery.)

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Model in the Making

…and he’s only one!  I have to smirk right along with the little smirk he gave me in this photo.  I know what he was thinking,  ”I’m so not going to smile for her.”  But then he did…and then he cried.  And that’s how one year old sessions go on 90 degree days in MN in September.

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Super sweet…

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Sweet

A collective ‘awwww’ is in order.

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Super cute family and super awesome evening!  Another family who scooped up  a photo session by kindly donating to a local charity, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation!

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Double Time + 1 = Workout

Catching up on sneak peeks!!  I’ve been a bit slow with blog posts while I try to squeeze the last bit of enjoyment out of the summer!

Awesome session recently with three very quick cuties.  The best thing about morning sessions with little ones is it is often times my workout for the day.  Whew!

Mom of these kiddos was the recipient of a gift certificate that I donated to Serving Our Troops, an organization of local businesses that put their heads (and restaurants) together and started grilling  up steaks, Mancini style, and serving them to military troops in Iraq and their families here at home.  Along with the dinner, families were able to teleconference with their loved ones overseas.   Check out the website if you’re interested in volunteering or donating!  They are planning on another round of steaks for troops! And if you haven’t stopped by Cossetta’s in St. Paul recently (or ever!) make a date and get over there.  (psst, Mr. Cossetta happens to be lucky grandpa to these cuties and a key player in getting Serving Our Troops started!)

Just warming up to me..I love those shy looks.
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