LIVE!!

LIVE!!! I have not been this excited about something in a LONG time. I have put hours and hours into getting my new site up and running, and I am so excited to share it with all of you!! A special thank you to Ashely Gramins who sings the version of "These are the Days" that you hear on my site. I e-mailed her a couple of months ago asking her if I could use this song on my new web page thinking she would NEVER even read my e-mail, but also knowing I had nothing to lose. Not only did she respond, she gave me permission to use the song, and had a bunch of great things to say about my work. It really started this whole "new look" project off on the right foot. Thank you, Ashley for allowing me to share your incredible voice with others.

Another special thank you to all of my friends and family who "beta" tested my new site. I can't thank you enough for all of your love, support, and feedback.

Finally, thank you to all of the amazing families I have met on this awesome ride I have been on the last 18 months. You have all touched me in some way, and I am so lucky to have spent time with each and every one of you. I hope you enjoy seeing your story play out on my new site.

I am still working on getting the ordering software moved over, but that should be up and running very soon!

Thanks again!!

Published

Thomas Vanek Published
Originally uploaded by .kristin W.

A couple of months ago I was contacted by a newspaper in Austria regarding a picture that I took at a game last year of Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres. They asked permission to use the picture in a newspaper interview with him.

I released the rights of the picture to them, but asked that they send me a copy so I can have it,. Yesterday I got my copy. Of course I can't read any of it because it is in the Austrian language, but it is great to see my name next to the picture in print.

If only we could get Thomas Vanek to score more goals!

Valentines Day Special 2008

In celebration of my new "look" I am running a Valentines Day special!

For $85.00 you will receive a mini 30 minute studio session in my home studio. Within 5 days of your shoot you will receive 10-20 proofs in an online proof gallery. From those proofs you will be able to order your portraits and then as an added bonus you will be able to pick 3 custom created valentine templates and receive 25 4x5.5 flat press printed Valentines on linen paper with envelopes. The sitting fee and cards normally cost $115.00, so you save over $30.00!

These sessions will fill up quickly, so please take a minute and check the scheduling option on my web site for open session dates and times.

Payment is due within 5 days of booking session to hold your place.

Happy 2008!

What a great way to start the year - a photo shoot, the Ice Bowl, and family!

My brother and his 5 kids are in town from Texas and I never pass up the opportunity to get out my camera and take a few shots of their kids. Unlike my kids, they still like the camera!

Anyway, I want to take a minute to wish all of you a Happy New Year and thank you for just an amazing 2007. I am humbled by all of the response I have had in the past year to my business, and I am so excited to share with you all of the new things that are going to happen in 2008!

The first change you will see is to my web site, blog, and ordering system. I present to you a totally new look, colors, and a whole bunch of new products!

I also hope to use this blog so much more in 2008 to share my work, my new products, some photography tips, and promotions. I hope you find it as useful as I do!

Thanks again for an amazing 2007!