Gymnastics and Golf

The golf tournament was in July---but I just finally made a point of doing Sofie's golf portraits. We were so proud she won a first place trophy and of course she wanted some shots with that and her new golf clubs. So while we at it- put on the leotard and let's do some gymnastics shots as well. We plan to print the GOAL as a larger poster print for her room. She is very excited and I am very excited to have this checked off on my long to-do list.

7 session slots left for November

I quickly went through my November calendar and I have 7 available slots open for the rest of the year. SO- if you're still planning on family portraits, children portraits or holiday cards, now is the time to make your appointment to secure a session.

Just a reminder that I do no actual shooting in December to allow for finishing up/ editing / ordering and equipment maintenance.

As you may know, we are expecting baby #3 in February. Some of you have inquired if I'm planning on taking maternity leave. We are so excited to be having a new baby in the house...as we all know these moments are so precious and go by so fast. I am looking forward to spending time as a family of 5!

I will be taking February & March off, doing a few baby planners (possibly) in early February. If you are requiring a session during those months, please contact me now as I will be booking no new clients during that time.

Thank you!

Family Portraits

Fall is a popular time to get the gang together for your annual family portrait. Here are just a few of the beautiful families that I've shot in the last few weeks.

Fall has fallen~

Wow, the blog has been severely neglected lately. It seems there isn't as much time lately to keep up with sessions, editing, ordering, packaging, not to mention trying to keep the house in degree of semi-order and gestating a 23 week old! It's forcing me to examine how I'm going to manage my time after baby comes- and it will be interesting. Which brings me to my point of the current schedule.

October is completely booked solid for the rest of the month and November is nearly filled. I hate having to turn people away but every year I have to do it- so if you haven't scheduled your portrait appt yet, (or know someone who hasn't) please do so this week. I take December off from shooting to finish up session edits, orders and do equipment maintenance, with a few weeks left over to enjoy the holiday with my family, so after the few remaining slots are filled in November there will be no more slots until January.

I did get my own kids pictures done a few weeks ago, and with the fall weather the way it's been I'm glad I have that done and over with. I might actually have my Christmas card ready to go by December 1. (maybe, not counting on it though). Since I haven't decided which images are going on the card- here are just a few to share. Next year adding a baby in the mix isn't going to make shooting this brood any easier....

Katey

I had lot of fun with Katey, who chose an outdoor session for her senior portraits. We tried some new spots and I think we got some awesome images for her to choose from. Here are just a few from our session-

FALL PORTRAIT SPECIAL

Minnesota autumns are a fabulous and popular time for family and children portrait sessions. Every year I have more requests for outdoor family session than I have available time slots~ so I'm offering a special fall portrait session to meet the demand.

These sessions offer fabulous fall color and custom designed holiday cards are available for purchase as well. It's a great feeling to have your portraits and holiday cards ready to go out by December 1st!

October 3, 4 and 15th (MEA VACATION) and November 6 are set aside for this special offer. The setting...beautiful Kilen Woods State Park in Jackson County. Time slots are limited and will fill early, so please book early.

Details:
Pay only the Standard Studio session fee of $45 instead of the Outdoor Location Session Fee (save $30.)
VIP Special Pricing on prints (20-30% savings over standard pricing)
$250 minimum order depsosit due with session fee at time of booking.

email jstumpf@frontiernet.net to book your session or call 507.662.5425

48 hour cancellations will receive full deposit and session fee refund.
Less than 48 cancellations will receive full deposti and $25 session fee refund.
In case of inclement weather- a rain date will be set or indoor session can be substituted or full refund will be issued.

Stevie Grace

I am so excited to share these newborn images of Stevie Grace with you. Stevie is the daughter of fantastic friends of mine and so it was both an honor and fun to do her first portrait shoot at just 8 days old. The next great thing about working with friends is that you can tell them exactly what to d0 and so with Jan told me she thought they would wait to do daddy and baby pictures until 6 months I told her "No way, girl- you're bringing Troy along". And, yes...though I hate to rub it in----who was right again? ;)

Stevie is one beautiful baby girl.