Email Issues....UPDATED***

***OK--GOT THE EMAIL ISSUES SOLVED (I hope) AND I JUST RECEIVED 1354 EMAILS---MIGHT TAKE ME A WHILE TO GO THROUGH THEM....I HAVE A TON OF EMAILS SENT FROM THE WEBSITE THAT WERE FORWARDED TO MY OTHER ACCT ... THIS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN PART OF THE PROBLEM...WORKING HARD TO GET BACK TO EVERYONE--I APOLOGIZE TO ALL WHO HAVE HAD A DELAY IN A RESPONSE!! ALSO--AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, I HAVE ALSO RETURNED ALL PHONE CALLS ****


I have figured out that I am having some serious issues with my email acct...I recently had the b4photography emails forwarded to the one that goes to my iPhone and I don't know if that is the problem or if it is a virus like Hotmail suggested, but I am not getting emails as I normally do...today I got 3 emails...yesterday, only 2...I normally get 50-100 per day...so, a bit of a difference there. Having my friend send me a test email confirmed today that I am not getting them....

SO....if you have sent me an email lately (in maybe the last 2-3 weeks), and you did not get a response, PLEASE contact me again...I don't ignore anyone-ever...I will always at least respond to you if I get it. Calling me is the best bet-- 469-955-4922 --BUT...b/c of all the rain, I am shooting every single day and have been for 2-3 weeks(whenever it is not raining, that is), so I am a little slow to return phone calls ... it seems that as soon as I can call people back, I'm real sick, the kids are real sick (we have had 3 weeks of sick people in our house) or it is dinner time and not appropriate to call. So, please be patient while I try to get back to everyone!

thanks!

What a Big Boy....

Andrew is one of my Faves...I know, I'm not supposed to have those, but I can't help myself!! Look at those eyes! And that expressive little face!! I have loved photographing him since the very first time I met him in my studio...little stubborn butt wouldn't fall asleep! I normally would not put an alert baby on a chair for fear of him suddenly learning how to roll and taking a spill off my prop (still have an excellent track record-haven't lost one yet-jk). He was very chill, though, and this picture has graced my business card ever since!





A couple from his "sitting and smiling" session...











And here are a few (ok, a lot more than a few)from our most recent session together--his "standing" session...Also--this is a new location that I am LOVING...climate controlled, different, works with ANY outfit, and I am crazy about all that gorgeous light!!!
Please let me know if you are interested in this location and I can fill you in on the details!














Yep--he fell ASLEEP!...





And woke up to smile at me...





And then went right back to SLEEP!














Can't wait to chase him down at the next session---I've heard he's a mover and a shaker!! Better wear my sneakers for that one!

Thank You, BUT....

So, the point of this blog entry is to direct you guys to a contest to vote for the 2009 "Best of the Metroplex" family photographer. NOT TO VOTE FOR ME--although I just saw that I WAS nominated (thanks so much to those of you who nominated me!!)--but to vote for MY favorite family photographer--Jonnye Bower. Tomorrow is the last day to nominate someone and after that, ya gotta vote for your favorite photog!

Jonnye is patient and professional. She has been a great person to me by taking the time to talk shop with me on more than one occasion--it is soooooo helpful to have someone already in the business to give you advice and offer their opinions to help you. So rare and so nice! On top of being an amazing person, she is an INCREDIBLE photographer who inspires so many! Here are some pics that she took of my girls last year---they are some of my faves ever of my kids!

(follow the link to see the blog post and pics)
My Girls



So...Go check out this link...and throw a nomination in for Jonnye Bower Photography, then please VOTE FOR HER! She deserves to win!!!

FOR BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Some Very Important Info...

Here is some FYI for ya!

** I am COMPLETELY booked for the year...the books were officially closed on Labor Day weekend! If you would like to get on a wait list (and trust me, these get utilized for one reason or another), then please call me @ 469-955-4922 or email me @ b4photography@hotmail.com **


** Jennifer is no longer my scheduler/right hand woman/superhero on the phone. Circumstances led to her needing to be with her 3 kiddos daily and B4 Photography has been SOOOOO busy this year that she is unable to devote enough time to both! So....if you call the number on the website or send an email, you will get me! Jennifer was an invaluable addition to my team and ABSOLUTELY will be missed, but I totally understand being there for your kids when they need you! PLEASE go easy on me for the first week or two--it is going to be difficult to get back to everyone immediately but I will do my best! Please call me at 469-955-4922 (This phone has been giving me issues the last few weeks--voicemails come in hours to days later or not at all--text messages are no longer on--this is much more of an issue than I thought it was--recently more people have been telling me they are calling me and I show no call coming in for them (this is my husband, my mom, my friends and my clients--the iPhone shows no favoritism) This will be fixed in a day or two**


** The pumpkin patch minis are completely booked as of this morning (sept 16th)! Yay! This one is always so much fun! I never know if I am going to get a witch, a goblin, or a sweet angel! Thanks to all who got in...I see many familiar names and a few new ones! If you got in for this mini, PLEASE make sure that you PAY ON TIME-payment is due by Sept 26th!! Please note that we already have a wait list started for this one and there is a possibility that I will open another day ... but NO GUARANTEE of that...just gotta see how quickly editing goes between now and then! Can't wait to see what everyone will be this year during spook time! **


** I WILL be doing the Santa Minis this year and will give you a heads up to watch the blog for the official announcement as this draws closer...I am scouting locations and thinking outside the box on this one to make it 10X more successful than last year's minis! I can tell you that there will be a toy drive in conjunction with this mini--I will be collecting toys for the needy and if you bring me one to your session, I will give you a special something, something as a thank you! More on this as it gets closer!**


** I am looking for a couple of models for some portfolio building...there is a list in my office that is full of ideas that I must bring to life! I need a young, good looking (sorry to be shallow) couple for a couples shoot, I need 2 babies (newborn BOYS-under 7 days old), and I need a hot(again, shallow) mama (for a maternity shoot)! If you are interested in being considered for a free session, completely at the mercy of ME, then please email me @ b4photography@hotmail.com Please attach a photo (obviously does not apply to the newborns) so I can get a look at you and see if it fits with my ideas! **


** Lastly, I have decided/been forced to take an extended break after the holiday rush is over. I normally take a month off to unwind and hang with the fam, but past and current health issues have and continue to inhibit my ability to function at my full capability (both professionally and personally). So, hopefully, most of you will still be wanting me to be your photographer when I come back. At this point, I am unsure of how long the break will be. I have not been able to see my doctors as I should have--been a bit (CRAZY) busy with the business...as usual--sooooo, I need to give them the time that they need to figure out exactly what is wrong with me! I will be posting a list of photographers that I love and think are equal to or better than me in quality and price. You are free to use whoever you like but I promise that the ones I choose to refer you to are good, honest people who are gifted and knowledgeable in photography... I can tell you that when I DO come back, it will be with a different approach to this business--you will see a new, better, fresh, fun, positive, creative, and most importantly, LESS STRESSED B4 Photography!! How do I know that I can accomplish this?!? Because I will take ONLY 10-15 sessions a month, shooting only 3 days a month--once that month is full, it is CLOSED and we move on to the next month! This will mean B4 Photography the way that I initially dreamed of--Customized attention to the clients, personalized products, and, yes, a shorter wait period with a twist--YOU choose the photos I edit! I will create an online gallery for you to view your photos, choose your favorites, and tell me what you want me to keep and individually edit. I hope to bring this change sooner rather than later next year! **


And because I hate leaving my blog with only words and not images, here is a SMALL SMALL SMALL sampling of the adorable children that I have seen lately--And since I have done roughly 70+ newborns just since May 1st, you will notice a lot of little, bitty babies!! I hope you enjoy and see my heart poured into every image...because I know how much I truly love each of these photos!