2009 Spring Mini Sessions are here!

Two days ONLY!

March 14 at Balboa Park, beginning 4:00pm

and

April 4 at Presidio Park, beginning 4:00pm

Here’s how it works. Mini sessions last approximately 30 minutes and start on the half hour. There are three mini session packages available and the session fee is included in the total price.

Available packages:

Package A – One 8x10, One 5x7, Eight Wallets. $100

Package B – Two 8x10, Two 5x7, 16 Wallets. $150

Package C – Elegantly Framed 11x14, Two 5x7, 16 Wallets. $225

All packages include an approximately 30 minute session on location for up to five people, and access to a private, online gallery with 5-10 proofs.

These deals come just in time for three major holidays – Easter (April 12), Mother’s Day (May 10), and Father’s Day (June 21)!

Limited appointments available so e-mail me today to book your spring mini session - info@sweetface-photography.com.

When booking, please be sure to include your name, package choice, date and time choice, number of people in your party, and a contact phone number.

Vacation's over...

But before I get to photography updates, let me just do a quick recap of what I enjoyed about this holiday season. First let me also say that I hope you all thoroughly enjoyed your holidays as much as I did. I took time off, both from photography and the full-time job. It was so nice to just relax and spend time with family and friends. Had a great Christmas - especially loved watching my family open their gifts. Particularly my daughter. I wish I would've photographed her face when my husband unveiled the new play kitchen we bought for her. Her face lit up and she said, "oh my dod!" (oh my God, but she hasn't mastered her G's yet. lol). She loves that thing. We also enjoyed ringing in the new year by attending our good friends' pajama jammy jam. I was sooo glad not to have to stress over what to wear, spending too much money, waiting in long lines, et al. We just threw on our pajamas, headed to the party, and spent the night playing games, talking, dancing, and sipping champagne. It was a great time and a nice way to welcome the new year.

So that said, I guess it's time to back to work. Which is ok by me - I've missed my camera a bit. :)

Lots of big things happening for us this year. First, Sweetface Photography will be celebrating our one year anniversary this month! I recommend adding yourself to my mailing list or becoming a follower of this blog because there will be a one-day contest coming up verrry soon. ;)

Also, I will soon be launching my new website so keep your eye out for that. I'm very excited to get that off the ground. It's been a work in progress, but it's finally coming together.

Which brings me to this. In preparation of the launch of the website and in an effort to expand my portfolio I will be offering limited portfolio building appointments over the next month or so.
I’m looking for a few new models to build my portfolio, so I’m in need of the following…

Boys Age Groups:
Newborn (six weeks old or less), 6-9

Girls Age Groups:
Newborn (six weeks old or less), 3-5

Adults:
Couples with teenage children

Models will receive:

A free mini-session, two complimentary 8x10 prints from your session, and 15% off additional prints.

Two spots are open for each category and age group! Model search ends January 31, 2009! If you’d like to book a session please email me at info [at] sweetfacephotography.com.

Finalists...

...but first an apology. Things got a little crazy this weekend between Christmas shopping and throwing my hubby a birthday bash (pics to follow). So forgive me for being late updating the second half of the photo contest.

As for the contest, I received lots of inquiries about it, but alas, not many eligible entries. I was debating canceling it altogether since we didn't receive enough entries for five finalists, but I still feel like giving so you know what? Let's just go for it! :)
I did receive two from two gorgeous families, making me very glad the decision for the winner isn't mine! lol

So without further ado my friends, I give you our two finalists!

#1 - The M Family



#2 - The S Family

Remember, you're voting for which picture you like the most. All you have to do is hit the comment button below and indicate the number of the picture you're voting for.
Voting starts immediately. Only one vote per household, per day.
Winner (will definitely) be posted on Christmas morning!!!

So don't just sit there - go enter your vote. Then email your friends and family and have them vote, too!

Good luck to both the M family and the S family! :)

You asked...

I've received a couple of emails about this contest, so I thought I'd post the questions and their respective answers in case anyone else was thinking along the same lines.

Q. Are you only accepting entries from people with children?
A. Absolutely not. Family is what YOU make it. So whether it's just you and your spouse, a couple and their dog, you and your siblings, or even just you, submit your entry!

Q. I'm a mom and usually the one with the camera, so I don't have any recent pictures of all of us together. Will you accept an old photo or one of just my kids?
A. Of course! Trust me, I know how you're feeling. Pictures of all three of us (me, husband, and daughter) are few and far between. But hey - there's a reason I'm behind the camera ;)

Q. Can I submit an entry for someone else?
A. Hmm. This one is tricky. I would hate to tread on someone's privacy. If for some reason your nominee doesn't have an email address or something, I suppose you could enter them. I would just need their phone number so I could contact them and verify everything, prior to posting the finalists. I will also need your contact information so I can let them know who referred me.

So let me repost the contest and its rules for you. Get those entries in as soon as you can! There's only one more day left!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * THE CONTEST * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Entering is very simple. Just send me an email with your favorite picture of your family (or even just your beautiful self!).
That's it - it's that easy! I will be accepting entries from now until December 12. The top 5 finalists will be featured on my blog on December 13. After the finalists are posted, readers can vote by commenting with the number of the photo they love the most. Voting will end on December 24. Please invite family and friends to vote for you (one vote per person per day). The winner will be announced on Christmas Day!

Your prize: The winner will receive a FREE session and a FREE 11x14 print. That's a $110 value!!!

So what are you waiting for?! Go tell everyone you know to enter this contest. All entries should be emailed to info [at] sweetface-photography.com

Official rules:
1. You must be a San Diego county resident or willing to travel here for your session.
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Professional portraits will not be accepted. Any professional pictures emailed to me will be discarded and not available for voting.
4. This contest is only open to new clients. If you are a previous client, please pass this information along to your friends and family so they can enter a chance to win.
5. Please include your name, address, and phone number, along with your entry photo.

Good luck!

.: the news you've been waiting for :.

So, everyone likes free stuff, right? Of course we do. And like I'm sure most of you do, I absolutely LOVE giving stuff to my friends. So here's your chance to win a freebie from me. It's time to officially announce Sweetface Photography's very first contest!

Entering is very simple. Just send me an email with your favorite picture of your family. That's it - it's that easy! I will be accepting entries from now until December 12. The top 5 finalists will be featured on my blog on December 13. After the finalists are posted, readers can vote by commenting with the number of the photo they love the most. Voting will end on December 24. Please invite family and friends to vote for you (one vote per person per day). The winner will be announced on Christmas Day!

Now, what's the big prize up for grabs? The winner will receive a FREE session and a FREE 11x14 print. That's a $110 value!!!

So what are you waiting for?! Go tell everyone you know to enter this contest. All entries should be emailed to info [at] sweetface-photography.com

Official rules:

1. You must be a San Diego county resident or willing to travel here for your session.
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Professional portraits will not be accepted. Any professional pictures emailed to me will be discarded and not available for voting.
4. This contest is only open to new clients. If you are a previous client, please pass this information along to your friends and family so they can enter a chance to win.
5. Please include your name, address, and phone number, along with your entry photo.

Good luck!

Holiday Portrait Special

Well...Halloween is just about here and those two aisles of Christmas stuff they already have on display at Target will soon multiply into six or seven! So what does that mean for you and me?

Why, it’s time to start thinking about your family's holiday portraits, of course! And I just wanted to remind you guys that this holiday season, Sweetface Photography is partnering with Photo Flair Designs to offer you a sweet deal on your holiday photo cards. Just book your photo session with Sweetface Photography between now and Thanksgiving and you're entitled to:


35 or more standard photo cards for only $0.90 each! {Regularly $1.25/ea}
or
15% off 50 or more press print cards {Regularly $1.80/ea}
and
Complimentary set of matching return address labels

And remember - this special also applies to the remaining Mini-sessions (click for available slots), but is only good for sessions booked up to Thanksgiving day (November 27).

So don't wait a moment longer!

Email me today to book your holiday session!

Mini sessions...

That's right! Holiday Mini-sessions are here!

Mini photo sessions last approximately 30 minutes and cost only $50 (up to 4 people). Each session includes three digital negatives of your choice, on CD.

These sessions are booked on a first come, first served basis.

Also, if you have a playgroup or a large circle of friends, and are interested in setting up a mini session day specifically for your group (you must have a minimum amount of people to do this), please shoot me an email. All private mini sessions will receive discounted print prices!

Remaining dates and times are...

Saturday, November 1
Solana Beach
4:00pm ~ 4:30pm ~ 5:00pm ~ 5:30pm

Monday, November 10
Presidio Park
10:00am ~ 10:30am ~ 11:00am ~ 11:30am

Saturday, November 22
Downtown San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station
10:00am ~ 10:30am ~ 11:00am ~ 11:30am


More good news! These sessions qualify for discount pricing on holiday photo cards ordered through Photo Flair Designs!

If you would like to book a time slot, please email ALL of the following information to me at info@sweetface-photography.com.

Your first and last name.
Your date choice and first two time slot choices in order of preference.
Number and names of people in your group.
If applicable, ages of any children in the shoot.
Contact phone number.

Sweet Flair...

...aka the Holiday Portrait Special!

With the summer soon coming to its close, it’s time to start thinking about your family's holiday portraits! And for the holiday season, Sweetface Photography is partnering with Photo Flair Designs to offer you a sweet deal on your holiday photo cards. Just book your photo session with Sweetface Photography between now and Thanksgiving and you're entitled to:

35 or more standard photo cards for only $0.90 each! {Regularly $1.25/ea}
or
15% off 50 or more press print cards {Regularly $1.80/ea}
and
Complimentary set of matching return address labels

This is a great deal and I can say from personal experience, that Photo Flair Designs offers both great product and customer service. I've used them for my daughter's birthday invitations two years in a row, and our family plans on using them for our holiday cards this year! You can view samples of their work here.

So don't wait a moment longer! Email me today to book your holiday session!

3-Day Breast Cancer Walk - Portrait Special

Need portraits for your entire team? Look no further. Group portraits are a great way to document your amazing journey. You can use these photos to print on your team t-shirts, include on your newsletters, emails, blogs, and/or team websites, or just for your own personal use and enjoyment.

Book a session with me and receive:
On-location session at the locale of your choice Group and Individual portraits One wardrobe change permitted Complimentary 5x7 (group portrait) for each team member High-resolution CD of images

Only $60 for the entire team!

(For groups up to 5. please inquire about pricing for groups of 6 or more)

Call or email me to book your session today!

Book a team portrait session by June 30, 2008 and I'll donate 10% to your team's fund raising effort!

Specials for June

Book early to take advantage of this special -

cutoff date is May 15!

This offer can not be combined with another discount or offer.