More Amazing Seniors!

The 2011 Class of High School Seniors is off to an amazing start!  We are photographing seniors from schools all over the San Antonio area.  Here are three beautiful Senior Girls that had their portraits made on the grounds of our 2 1/2 acre portrait garden. 

Megan

Adina

Abigail

Class of 2011...Ready, Set, Go!

It is just now September and I have already photographed some AMAZING High School Seniors!  I think I must get all the most gorgeous seniors in San Antonio and they are so fun to work with too! Here are some samples of what I have been up to the past few weeks:

Brooke...Rockport, Texas

Brett...Tejas Rodeo

Christmas 2010 at Artistic Images!

We have had many calls about our Christmas Scenes for this year and I finally have images to show everyone!  They are adorable scenes that are BRAND NEW for 2010! 

From traditional to whimsical...we have something for everyone!

T'was the Night Before Christmas

November 5 & 6

Santa's Workshop 

November 12 & 13
 NO SESSION FEE**
**if you bring an unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more.
Donated to local charity organization.

Away in the Manger

November 30

Silver Bells

December 4

Reservations are NOW open for Christmas at Artistic Images 2010!

210-497-3809

Session Fees are only $35

Minimum order deposit of $150 due at time of booking

Humbled by Generosity

I want to tell you that this week I have a lot to be thankful for.  I have an amazing husband who has had to rearrange his life to take care of the kids since our nanny quit with no notice over the weekend.  I have an amazing sister, Ali, who has stepped in to watch our children so my hubby and I can go in to the studio and try to accomplish something.  I have parents who will do anything they can to help (like make the homemade frosting for Joshua's birthday cupcakes). A brother and sister in law who have helped to entertain by taking my kids to the Zoo and Six Flags! I have a business that is thriving despite a "weak" economy and wonderful clients to work with that make my job soooo much fun. I have 3 beautiful sons (one of whom is going to be 5 on Saturday).  And I have some of the most amazing friends that a girl could ask for.
I recently returned from a trip to South Carolina for the Phelan McDemid Syndrome Foundation conference (now known as PMSF).  We were all inspired by the research that is happening in the field of genetics.  Specifically the Shank 3 gene which has been discovered that our PMS children and many children with autism are missing. So much more research needs to be done but it all costs money. That is why the foundation has come up with the $22 for 22q in 22 days.  This fundraiser started August 1st and will go until the 22nd of this month.
I posted this to my facebook page and within minutes I had friends, aquaintences, clients & peers posting the info onto their page and going to http://www.pmsf.org/ and donating.
What was even more amazing was that several of my photographer friends actually took it a step further. For everyone who donated $$ and brought the receipt to their studio, they are giving their clients DOUBLE the amount they donate as CREDIT to their studio!  Isn't that Amazing???
Words can not express the gratitude I feel towards everyone who is helping these beautiful children.  The least I can say is THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart....And keep it going!!!

Together we can make a difference!!
Elizabeth

Facebook Friday 2010!

Facebook Friday is BACK!

Last year I had so much fun photographing all of the professionals that came into the studio for our Facebook Friday!  It is fun now to see everyone's Facebook Profile Pic to be one that I took.  Since I am totally addicted to Facebook, I see how important a great Profile Pic is.  It is seen over and over again and if it is not good, then it will stick in everyone's mind.  I want your image to stick in everyone's mind because it is an AWESOME image of you. Networking with other professionals over the web is where the future is...so don't have your photo say the wrong things about you. A bad photo can say volumes about who you are as a business person.  I don't want that to happen to you!  Get on the phone now and RSVP at

210.497.3809

All mini sessions encouraged to have a reservation.

Walk-ins will be taken on an first come first serve basis.

Portrait Session Gone Wrong!

I tend to brag on my children about how awesome they are whenever I get the chance, right?  Well this time I wanted to make all you parents who have had uncooperative children during a portrait session feel a little bit better. I had my sweet little angels come over for our "Take me out to the Ballgame" session since this was their first year in T-ball.  While they were here, I did some portraits of my littlest son, Joshua, for his 5th birthday swim party as well.  Can you say SPOILED????  They think just because they come to Mommy's studio to take photos that they automatically get to go to the treasure chest??? Guess again!  They think that just because they have seen Rebecca's comic relief routine many times that they can now roll their eyes at her????  Think again!!!

Needless to say, sweat was not the only thing coming out of my pores!  This has not been the first time they have acted up but it has started to escalate into this contest of "lets see who can make Mommy the maddest?"  Let's suffice to say that I got great images (no thanks to them) and I got some fabulous outtakes that I should now share with the world.  One day they may hate me but for now I am just wanting to let everyone have a good laugh!  Now never say "I'm sorry my kids were so bad" to me.  We are all in this for one reason...to capture our children the way they truly are so we can remember the stories later, when we are old and grey. 

Davis Family...Expecting!

Check out these images of the Davis Family.  This family is so photogenic that they look like models!  The newest baby boy is due any day now and they can't wait to meet him!

I am going to NAPA!!!

Hey there!  I am going to NAPA Valley this September 24-27.  This is the PERFECT time of year to be there.  The grapes will be full, the weather will be beautiful and the wine will be flowing!  This could be your perfect weekend getaway to have a beautiful and unique portrait session.  Here are some sample portraits of a couple I photographed in the winter. Imagine how beautiful it is in the early fall....

Winners Announced!

Baby & Child Portrait Contest Winners Announced!


Congratulations to all of the contestants who participated in the Artistic Images

2010 Baby and Child Portrait Contest.

We had 54 contestants competing for the prizes and close to 1000 votes were submitted throughout the voting period. Thank you to everyone who visited my blog and my facebook page to cast their votes for their favorite baby or child.

We are pleased to announce the lucky winners who garnered to the largest number of votes in each category.



They are as follows:

Chubbiest Baby:

1-Zane Morris

2-Amelia Carmines

3-Parker Bindseil

Most Creative Outfit/Scene:

1-Shelby Leonard

2-Danica Daniel

3-Addison Mucha

Most Beautiful Eyes

1-Nicole Arreguin

2-Andra Daniel

3-Savannah Leonard

Funniest Expression

1-Kiley Kret

2-Cole Clark

3-Madeline Karnatz

Best Preteen:

1-Sofia Adell

2-Anna Martinez

3-Sara Browne

Most Artistic:

1-Anaisa Mendez

2-Christian Daniel

3-Deuce Daniel

Special Child:

1-Anakin Espino

2-Gillian Fisher

3-Cole Marvell

These winners must now call to confirm their win and claim their prize.

These prizes are in the form of portrait credit certificates that may be used toward a new portrait session that must be completed prior to September 30, 2010, or it may be used on a new portrait order from a previously photographed portrait session, as long as it is ordered before September 30, 2010.
These prizes are not transferable to any other person or family, and the certificates cannot be exchanged for cash.
Thank you for making this contest an awesome success!

Summer is HERE!

In a few short days, the kids will be out of school and vacations will begin...YEA!!!!  My family and I will be taking a trip to Maui where I will photograph 3 families in the beautiful scenery that Maui has to offer.  My boys are so excited to go to Hawaii all because of Aloha Scooby Doo!  They want to see a volcano and some hula dancers...forget the beautiful waterfalls, snorkeling and dolphin watching! 
When I return it will be time for Rebecca (my fabulous assistant) to get married!!!  Her wedding is on Saturday June 12 and is sure to be one giant photographic opportunity. The next day, my family and I are off to Kerrville to attend/judge/learn at the Texas Professional Photographers Association's annual Summer Seminar. Upon our return I will spend a day at the studio and then it is off to North Padre Island for our annual beach portrait adventure (there are still a few appointments available, btw).
Before we know it, it will be JULY!  There are some fabulous July specials going on (see below) and you don't want to miss out.

Happy End-of-School to everyone! Be Safe and Have Fun!!!