Introducing our "new" People packages!!

I'm very excited to announce the introduction our "new" Newborn package, First Year package, and First Birthday package!!

The "new" Newborn package will include TWO sessions....One hour of pictures in the hospital when the baby is 1 day old if you gave birth naturally or 2 days old if the baby was born via C-section. This part of the session can include pictures of the baby, new parents, grandparents, and any other family and friends that you would like to include. The second part of the session will include up to 4 hours of studio pictures taken at our home studio. These pictures will include props, hats, and blankets for you to select specially for your new little one. The package will include 30 high resolution, edited images from each session, for a total of 60 pictures, on a CD for you to post or print as you so desire. The price of this package will $350.

The First Year Package will include THREE sessions...the first session will be up to four hours to take in studio portraits of your newborn. The next two sessions will be up to 2 hours and will take place at his or her "half birthday" (6 months), then again when he or she turns a year old. The package will include 30 high resolution, edited images from each session, for a total of 90 pictures from your baby's first year on a CD for you to post and print as you so desire. The price of this package will be $550. A smash cake session may be added to the one year session for an addtional $50 and will include 10 high resolution, edited images on your CD.

The First Birthday package will include TWO sessions...the first session will be up to two hours taken at the location of your choice of your 12 month old including a smash cake session. This session will include 30 high resolution, edited images on a CD. The second session will include up to two hours of coverage at your little one's first birthday party. This session will include between 50-100 high resolution, edited images on a CD. You will have the rights to print and post all pictures as you so desire. The price of this package is $400.

Below are some examples of pictures that would be taken during these sessions. They are in no particular order :-) Can't wait to capture your cuties!!!!

Goodbye 20s, Hello 30 GIVEAWAY!!

So today is my birthday!! Whoop whoop. AND I'm saying goodbye to my twenties and entering the big 3-0 decade. In honor of me being born ;-) , I've decided to give away a present of my own and share the love with my amazing fans. The giveaway will include the following awesome vendors:

Alissa Bray Photography

Dancing Dandelions

Lara's Homesewn Goods

Peek-a-Boo Paintings

EllieOh's

***ONE lucky winner will be randomly drawn and receive ALL of the awesome prizes listed below. You have until Thursday, September 8 at 10pm to enter. The winner will be announced on this blog on Friday, September 9!! See how to enter below!

What you could win:

Alissa Bray Photography is including $30 towards a future session of your choice at the location of your choice. AND included in the giveaway is free hair and makeup for your session courtesy of our new hair and makeup artist, Cyndi Crosby!!!

Dancing Dandelions will be including a handsewn girl's dress ($30 value). The dress will be customized for your child or as a gift for the special little girl in your life. The style of dress is shown below, but the fabric will be different. The tie on the top can be made out of coordinating fabric or ribbon. A coordinating headband is also available for purchase.

Lara's Homesewn Goods will be including a handsewn clutch. ($30 value) Below is a picture of the finished product and the material that the clutch being given away will be made of.

Here is a little bit about her.... "I am a stay-at-home mom with a passion for sewing. I love to take simple pieces of fabric and create a beautiful, useful product from them. I sell items for both moms and their little ones, and I especially enjoy the challenge of completing custom orders. Keep in mind that many of my products also make excellent gifts!"

Peek-a-Boo Paintings will be including a hand painted 6x12 name on canvas. ($30 value)

Here is a little bit more about her..."Thanks so much for taking an interest in my products!

Art is definitely my passion! I've been painting "fine art" for a few years nowbut just recently became interested in children's art. It's so fun using all of the bright colors and patterns! With the birth of my daughters (4 yr old and 1 month old) came a strong desire to create things just for her and her own room. I just wanted her to have something unique and handmade by her mommy! After seeing things in my daughter's room, many of my friends wanted me to do things for their child's room as well. It was such an honor to create a custom piece of art that their family can treasure for many years to come. I love making any space feel special and that is why I've brought my items to Etsy! Each piece is made with love and care and great attention to detail. I never get tired of it...at least not yet! I'd love to make something for you and your family!" ~Aubrey

EllieOhs is an awesome vendor that creates BEAUTIFUL hats for infants and children. She has offered a child's hat of the winner's choice.

Here's how you enter:

Step #1: Become a Facebook fan of each of the four vendors listed above by hitting the "like" button shown at the top of their page.

Step #2: Become a fan of the Alissa Bray Photography Facebook page (if you haven't already done so) AND share the page by hitting the "share" button listed on the page.

Step #3: Return to this blog or to the Alissa Bray Photography Facebook page and comment that you have done the first two steps, so that I know you have done the steps and can enter your name into the random drawing. Please be sure to leave your First and Last name in the comment along with your email address!

BONUS!!!! Add 5 additional entries to your total by changing your status on Facebook to our giveaway!! Just tell your friends about all the awesome prizes and add a link to this blog, so they can have the opportunity to join in as well!! If you do so, make sure you leave an ADDITIONAL comment on this blog, so I know to add your additional entries in our pot!

Feel free to show EllieOh's, Lara's Homesewn Goods, Peek-a-Boo Paintings, and Dancing Dandelions some love for offering such awesome prizes and make sure to tell them that Alissa Bray Photography sent you!! We couldn't have asked for better vendors to join in on the fun!!

I want to thank everyone for all the awesome success you have helped us achieve and for all the fantastic encouragement you have shown us!! We love you all and can't wait to return the love with our giveaway!! Good luck everyone!!!!

Apple Picking Mini-Sessions!!!

ABP is now booking time slots for Apple Picking mini-sessions! Check your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011! I will be at Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Farm from 11am-2pm. I will be photographing in 30 minute increments. Make a day of it!! You could get your pictures done then stay to pick your own apples, feast on apple donuts and apple cider, and the orchard is also known for their hard cider!! Please email email@alissabrayphotography.com with your preferred time slot and for Farm location. $50 gives you an online gallery of all your images and the choice of 5 images printed in any size up to 8x10. This payment is due at time of booking to reserve your spot.

Family, mother-daughter, father-son, siblings, grandparent-grandchildren…any combination makes great photo memories!

Creative Ideas: A cute apple crate or basket to put your apples in, cute marsh/stomping boots for kids, aprons, scarves depending on weather, “apple” color hair clips for girls, bandanas for boys, pony-tails!, rolled up jeans and patterned socks, wagons for kids, anything unique, ect….

Time slots for Sept. 24:

IMPORTANT! Please pick a time where you can arrive PROMPTLY so you do not interfere with another clients small time slot, thank you so much!

11:00 - BOOKED

11:30 - BOOKED

12:00 -

12:30 -

1:00 -

1:30 - BOOKED

As for now, this is a one day, 3 hour event. If we have enough interest, we may extend hours or add another day. Please let me know if you have any questions!!

100 fans GIVEAWAY!!

I am so excited that we hit 100 fans in just one short month that I wanted to share the love with all of those wonderful fans. To celebrate, we are hosting our FIRST Facebook giveaway including prizes totally $100 from the following three awesome vendors!!!

Alissa Bray Photography

Kiki and Kiwi

EllieOhs

***ONE lucky winner will be randomly drawn and receive ALL of the awesome prizes listed below. You have until Saturday, June 17 at 10pm to enter. The winner will be announced on Facebook on June 18!! See how to enter below!

What you could win:

~ Alissa Bray Photography is giving away a BEAUTIFUL 8x10

Mary Ann frame in Grey Morning from the awesome Organic Bloom (valued at over $60). They only offer their fantastic frames exclusively through photographers, so I was very excited to purchase one to offer in this giveaway. It is on it's way, but here's an idea of what it might look like with a moment captured from your life in it!

Here are the sample colors from the new 2011 collection including Grey Morning!

*** I will also include a $25 gift certificate towards a session of your choice at the location of your choice. AND an 8x10 print of any image you would like from this session to be added to your Organic Bloom frame.

~Kiki and Kiwi is an awesome duo that creates beautiful gifts for baby and children, including headbands, bows, ties, etc. Kristin, aka Kiki, has donated a beautiful "Butterscotch" headband (valued at $10) for our lucky winner.

~ EllieOhs is an awesome vendor that creates BEAUTIFUL hats for infants and children. She has offered a child's hat of the winner's choice. AND is also including 15% off all hats in her Etsy store until the end of June. Just enter the code ABRAY at checkout to receive your discount!

Here's how you enter:

Step #1: Become a Facebook fan of each of the two vendors listed above by hitting the "like" button shown at the top of their page.

Step #2: Become a fan of the Alissa Bray Photography Facebook page (if you haven't already done so) AND share the page by hitting the "share" button listed on the page.

Step #3: Return to this blog or to the Alissa Bray Photography Facebook page and comment that you have done the first two steps, so that I know you have done the steps and can enter your name into the random drawing. Please be sure to leave your First and Last name in the comment along with your email address!

BONUS!!!! Add 5 additional entries to your total by changing your status on Facebook to our giveaway!! Just tell your friends about all the awesome prizes and add a link to this blog, so they can have the opportunity to join in as well!! If you do so, make sure you leave an ADDITIONAL comment on this blog, so I know to add your additional entries in our pot!

Feel free to show Kiki and Kiwi and EllieOh's some love for offering such awesome prizes and make sure to tell them that Alissa Bray Photography sent you!! We couldn't have asked for better vendors to join in on the fun!!

I want to thank everyone for all the awesome success you have helped us achieve and for all the fantastic encouragement you have shown us!! We love you all and can't wait to return the love with our giveaway!! Good luck everyone!!!!