Stress from holiday preparation tasks can detract from the enjoyment of time spent with loved ones. Envious are the frantic procrastinators of the unruffled who completed holiday details months in advance. This year become (or continue to be) that unruffled person by getting your holiday cards done early - and save money to boot!
Consider purchasing a mini-session collection. Over the next month, I will be reserving dates for shorter sessions at substantially reduced prices. These sessions are not for those seeking a selection from hundreds of images in a wide variety of poses (aka full sessions) or the creation of eighty-page fine-art albums. These sessions are for those for those who want a few quality images for holiday cards, gifts and yearly wall updates. Each package includes a 1/2 hour session and at least 10-20 edited images from which to choose.
All mini-sessions photographed before September 24th, where clients order within 20 days of the posting the images on the web, will have their holiday cards by Thanksgiving (far sooner for most sessions).
All slots will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. I will try and accomodate anyone who desires a different date and/or location; however, to schedule a new date, there needs to be at least two groups willing to come on that date (bring another family).
Last year I did these mini-sessions on a trial basis and it worked wonderfully. Clients were able to get quality images at a reduced prices. I was able (to some degree) to avoid the end-of-year holiday rush. It really turned out to be real win/win!
Call or email me now to reserve your time slot/location at vanessa@hondaphotoart.com or 949-553-2434! Mini Session Collections:
Holiday Card “Mini” Collection Includes: - Save $125 -Session Fee -1 Mounted 11x14 Signature Print -4 5x7 Desk Prints -And your choice of one of the following: (25) trifold or accordion press printed cards (6 or 8 sides) (50) 5x7 folded press printed cards (4 sides) (75) 5x7 flat press printed cards (2 sides) OR (200) 6x7 ½ photo greeting cards $430
Edited Digital Files (Negative) Collection Includes: - Save $400 - Session Fee - At least 15-20 fully edited, full resolution digital files with reproduction rights $600
Gallery “Mini” Collection: - Save $285 -Session Fee -1 20x30 Mounted Signature Print -2 11x14 Mounted Signature Prints -8 5x7 Gift Prints $750
Attention all mothers and children!Here is a great opportunity to capture the most tender of relationships – that between mother and child.Just in time to have your portraits finished by mother’s day, I am hosting some mini sessions specials focusing on that mother-child bond. Of course, if you really just want some cute pics of your kids without you in the picture, that is ok as well…And if there are any dad’s out there wanting to gift your wives with some classic shots of you and the kids, that can work too.3 different packages are available, all of which include a ½ hour sitting fee. Hurry and call now to reserve your time slot as slots are limited.The days available are:
TemeculaValley - Thursday March 19th
Tewinkle Park -Friday April 3rd
NewportBack Bay – Saturday April 4th –morning hours
Wood’s Cove, Laguna Beach – Saturday April 4th -evening hours
All discounted gift products shown in the below post are available for purchase as well as any a la carte prints with mini sessions.
Package A: $75
-This is due the day your portraits are created and includes your session fee.
-(1) 8x10, (2) 5x7’s, & 8 wallets of your one favorite pose.Save over $50
Package B: $165
-This is due the day your portraits are created and includes your session fee.
-Includes (1) 11x14 mounted, (1) 8x10’s, 4 5x7’s, (4) 4x6’s & 50 custom designed Mommy Cards. Mix and match – choose from between 3 favorite images.Save over $100.
Package C: $260
- This is due the day your portraits are created and includes your session fee.
--Includes (1) 11x14 mounted, (1) 8x10’s, 4 5x7’s, (4) 4x6’s +2 edited digital files with printing rights.(must befrom the same 3 images you choose to print). Mix and match – choose from between 3 favorite images. Save over $200.
Mother’s day is around the corner, and because many of these products take a month or more to create, I am starting this special early.I have put together a list of items that my own mother has cherished and loved or products that clients have told me their mothers have loved or would love.And what better gift for a mother, wife, or grandmother than keepsake reminder of the ones that they love so much!Each different product has its own special, running through the end of the month of April!Read on to find out what the specials are:
Accordian Wallet Books
This very affordable way to show off your kids/grandkids/pets or anyone you want is one of my hottest new items!For just over the price of a set of 8 wallets, receive 12 images in a neat little book that fits perfectly in your purse or pocket.Accordion Wallet Books are available in two sizes – 3x3" square and 2.5x3.5" wallet. Choose from 17 cover choices and four different paper types – Smooth Cover, Linen, Pearl, and Watercolor.My favorite combination is the linen cover with the Pearl paper.Minimum order of 3 is required, but hey, once you see how great these are, who wouldn’t want to give an extra one to their spouse/parents/grandparents, etc.Comes elegantly presentedwith a custom gift box.Only $34/each for the first 3, and only $24 for each additional book.
Special: Purchase 3 wallet books, get the 4th free!
Keepsake Coffee Table Books
Who wouldn’t love to showcase the ones they love in an elegantly designed and presented coffee table book. This is a great way to tell the story of your family – a perfect compliment to a “day in the life” session – or a more affordable way to have all the pictures you love in one place to browse through at your leisure. Or a great place for all of your favorite portraits when wall space is low!
Available in several sizes from a 10x10 to a purse-sized 5x5 and also with different finishing options (luxurious leatheralbum to an inexpensive softbound children’s book) – my favorite is the hardbound with custom designed dust jacket. This book features a printed hard cover and a matching printed book jacket with designable inside flaps. It also comes with an exclusive black or red case with personalized hot stamp text. As in all of our books, the pages have a protective varnish coating or a laminate coating in a matte or glossy finish to preserve their appearance for years to come.
Prices begin at $450.
Mother's Day Special: 15% off of all asukabook orders
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Custom Photo Handbags
Everywhere I go almost, I am stopped by perfect strangers who ask, “Where in the world did you get your purse!Is that your kids on there?”Besides being an attention getter, the is a great way to show off my adorable children whenever I am asked about my kids and a great place to keep all of my tons of stuff!Available in many different styles and with many different styling options, including soft supple leather accents.These bags have great interior features as well, such as zippered pockets, cell phone pockets, lobster claw key clips, detachable leather handles w/ nickel hardware, metal feet to protect the leather bottom,etc.
Prices range from $50 to $300, depending on the size and style.
Mother's Day Special: receive 50 free Mommy Cards or 4 4x6 prints with each handbag or purse purchase.
Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Fine art, gallery wrap canvases are a gorgeous alternative to framed enlargements. They give abeautiful contemporary look and are ready to hang!Your portrait (image) will be printed on museum-quality canvas and hand stretched onto a custom-built, 1.5” thick wooden frame. The image will be gallery-wrapped, continuing around the sides of the frame for a
beautiful print, ready to hang on your wall. No additional custom framing is needed.
Your print is made with the highest quality, archival inks that will never fade or discolor. Each print is sprayed with a UV coating for added protection and a gloss-type finish.
In addition to our standard sizes, we can produce any size you desire. Please ask us about custom sizes and shapes, whether it be a square or rectangle shape. Our canvas prints are perfect for filling any large wall space in your home.
Prices begin at $380 – inquire for larger and custom sizes.
Mother's Day Special: Receive 20% off all Gallery Wrap Canvas orders through the end of April.
Gift Certificates
Don’t have time for a session right now, but you know that a photo session is just the gift your wife will love most?Give a gift that promises to capture the love you all share and those precious children that make Mother’s Day such a wonderful holiday. Comes elegantly presented, customized to your needs, in a gift box ready to deliver.
Mother's Day Special: Receive a free mounted 11x14 portrait with the purchase of a $150 (full session) gift certificate to be given on Mother's day.
Storyboards
Storyboards and collages are a great way to showcase all of your kids on one framed print or tell a story using a series of images.Printed on the highest quality photographic paper at a professional lab. All prints are sprayed with a lustre coating to promote longevity. 8x10 and larger prints are mounted on mat board, styrene board or masonite for maximum rigidity.Print a 20x10 wall portrait for your home, and get matching 10x5 mounted prints for the grandparents – perfect for a frame or as a standalone print on an easel.
-20x20 collage print - $220 – includes custom design
-identical 10x10 mounted accessory print - $65
-30x10 storyboard print $260 – includes custom design
-20x10 storyboard print $145 – includes custom design
-identical 10x5 mounted accessory print - $45
Mother's Day Special: Receive a free "mini" accessory mounted storyboard with the purchase of each large mounted storyboard print (original order must be 20x10 or larger).
Mommy cards
Custom designed, complete with pictures of you with your children, or just your kids, Mommy Cards are a stylish option for mom's tired of scribbling their name and phone number when they meet a new friend at the park.
Similar to business cards, Mommy Cards present your contact information to make introductions turn into actual play dates.
Why a Mommy Card?
Top 10 Reasons to use your Mommy Cards:
1. New moms you meet and want play dates with
2. Contact info for Babysitter
3. Neighbors
4. Existing friends (the cards are just too cute not to share)
5. Put in holiday cards, birthday cards, thank you cards and more
6. When dropping off your child at someone’s house for a play date or birthday party
7. If your child is lost you can give out the card with their picture on it to help find them
8. Keep one in your suitcase or diaper bag in case it gets lost
9. Will make grandparents smile
10. Just for fun!
$45/ set of 50 or $125 for $250 cards
Keychain
This beautiful and classy keychain is not only an elegant way to keep memories of the ones you love close to you while you are on the go, it is also my lifeline during Sunday Church Services (my 3 year old loves to look at the pictures of herself, her siblings and her cousinsand to control who comes up on the screen!).This keychain comes with all images from your session, with room for more of your own that you can add at anytime.Plus, since you can connect to your computer, this product comes with all low resolution files from your session to email, post to Facebook, etc.Only available with a minimum purchase of $400.$85.Specs are listed below:
With the TAO Digital Picture Key Chains you can carry your most treasured photos with you wherever you go. Holds up to 100 picture at a time. Easily transfer images from your PC or Mac.
Gift box; cables, ac adaptor
Internal memory: 8MB
Photo Capacity: Up to 100 pictures
Software: Photo Manager ( Built in for PC; Download from TAO website for Mac)
Includes: AC adaptor, USB cable.
Battery: 1.0 hours
Dimensions: 1.8" x 1.8" x 0.5"
Weight: 1.9 oz.
Mother's Day Special: This keychain comes free with any collection order through the end of April.
The first of two special promotions I am running this month! Call now to join me and my family at Tewinkle park on Saturday the 17th for FREE mini "mini sessions," food and fun! Packages starting from just $45. Call 949-553-2434 for more details and to schedule your time slot.
For the month of December only, any past, present or very soon to be future client who decides to purchase any collection this month will receive all of their edited digital files at full resolution (otherwise known as negatives) for free. Please call or email me if you have any questions! And because I can't post without a picture(s) - here are some of my family from our summer trip to Utah. All taken right after a long hot sweaty day of horseback riding (there is nothing bar none that I would rather be doing at any given time). So we weren't exactly pretty, but the light was beautiful! Can you tell from pictures who has to be bribed to be in front of the camera and who loves it?
April 2, 2008 Dear Vanessa, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the time you have spent creating the gorgeous photos and photo books of my family for the last two years. You have captured such beautiful and spontaneous expressions on my children’s faces. I am delighted each and every time I look at the pictures in my home (and they are hanging on every available wall!) and I am so proud to share the books with friends and family.
You are a uniquely talented photographer and I truly appreciate your patience and determination. You generously take a multitude of photos and then manage to turn so many of them into masterpieces. I think that what sets you apart from other photographers however, is your ability to take the photos to the next level and make them tell a story. The Asuka Books you have created for my family will always be some of my most treasured possessions, because of the artistic and innovative way you bring the individual photos together with color and design. Thank you, Vanessa, for your time and talent. I anxiously await our next photo experience!
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