Halloween Mini-Sessions

WOW!! My Halloween Special was AWESOME this year!!! I'm definitely going to see if I can make that a tradition. ;) At only $30 per session, my clients got a steal... and I had an absolute blast! I hope all of you did too. :) Here's one favorite from each of the sessions on Halloween...

Did I mention that all of my clients have the most gorgeous eyes!?

Halloweeeeen....

Boo, Hoo... Rattle, Rattle...

I always think of that song when I think of Halloween, and to those of you who don't know it... well, you probably never had Mrs. Gray as a music teacher in elementary school!

HALLOWEEN is coming up!!! Seriously, I can't believe it either. I stocked up on Dollar Spot goodies in the red store yesterday (my favorite place in the whole world) and I've been mulling over what Charlee will wear for her 2nd Halloween. I've got it narrowed down to either a sock monkey or a big ice cream sundae... of course, that probably means that I'll change my mind last minute and she'll be something crazy like a Power Ranger. No, I really wouldn't do that to my baby. LOL!

All of this Halloween stuff got me thinking about Halloween portraits, of course. Last year I did a few portraits that were an extreme hit of my sister and her husband dressed as vampires... creepy stuff. Anywho. This year, I would LOVE to set up somewhere and do a day full of mini sessions to accommodate all of you crazy (umm, wonderful!) parents who will be getting out and collecting candy and, thus, pulling your hair out by the end of the night from your children's sugar rush. Just sayin'!

I will be offering mini sessions for $30 on Halloween day -- Saturday, Oct. 31st. They will be 30 minutes long, one family each (up to 5 family members -- bring the pets too!), and include your choice of 6 4x6s, 2 5x7s, or 1 8x10. You will have approximately 10-20 proofs from the mini session. Of course, I'll also provide some treats for the kiddos and goodies for the parents as well!! :)

The session will take place at a good friend's family barn in Tuscumbia. It's just 2mi off of Hwy 72, very easy to get to, and hopefully not out of anyone's way!! With this being on Halloween day you can just dress up, come out for pictures, and go straight to trick-or-treating! You could also treat this as a family fall portrait. We will have hay bales and pumpkins galore!!! Don't miss out -- BOOK NOW!!

I will be taking 15 spots for mini sessions, starting at 9am and going until 6pm. There will be a few minutes between each mini session. If you want to bring friends along, please book a mini session for each family involved!! This way you all get the time that you deserve, as well as enough proofs and prints for everyone!

Father's Day

Well Moms, Father's Day is coming up FAST! What are you getting him??

I have a suggestion! Bring your child(ren) to me for a photo session! We can incorporate daddy's work clothes or his favorite hobbies. For an added touch (at no added cost to you!) we can do the session in your home or in your favorite location.

E-mail me for details!!

CALLING ALL DADS!!!!

Mother's Day is coming up. You have just barely over three weeks to come up with the PERFECT gift for that wonderful woman in your life. She's probably expecting that you'll get her roses that will die in a week or two, or possibly chocolate that she won't eat because she's trying to stick with her diet. Why not get her something that she'll love and cherish for years to come? Schedule a portrait session with me! For a 30 minute mini session, I will provide you with a 5x5 custom made hardcover book, one 8x10, and two 5x7s. If you book this session before April 30th, I will also give you a free portrait session for your family to come back with mom.

Book today!!

One more...

Okay, okay, a few more. These are from Charlee's ACTUAL birthday party, yesterday... Happy Birthday Charlee!!






Outfit from www.littlewondersboutique.com!

Only Three Ladies....

...will have the chance to do a Vintage Valentine photo shoot. You'd better hurry and book NOW!! I'll be accepting sessions for January 10th, 11th, and 17th ONLY. This is due to the fact that I need to have orders placed by February 1st to be to your hunny by Valentine's, and I'm booked for January 24th and 31st.

I may even give one lucky lady a shoot for half off... Just leave me your name and e-mail address, or e-mail me at danidmccann@yahoo.com

Remember: no matter how many imperfections you see in yourself, your man loves you just the way you are and he would be ecstatic to receive a gift like this!!

***PLEASE note that this half-off shoot MUST be done within 20 miles of my home. If you cannot make it on the 10th, 11th, or 17th, please do not enter. Contest is for half-off only, no freebies!***

Also, there is a fantastic salon right by my house that does awesome pin-up hair AND make-up!!!! They did the work on the girl below. :) If you don't have the time or don't know where to look for outfits, just ask me!! I also have an outfit add-on... let me do the shopping for you so that you get pampered in the process of giving your man the best gift ever. :)

Valentine's Day...

Well, well, well. Christmas is over... New Year's is approaching... and what next? VALENTINE'S Day!!!

If you ladies are anything like me, you struggle with this holiday every year. Even if you HAVE a man, what do you get him?? Well, I may have the perfect gift for you. This year, I'm offering a Vintage Valentine package. It consists of you getting to dress up in fun, vintage '40s clothing and giving your special man a book or prints of his pin-up girl!

If you're interested, leave me a comment with your email address or email me at danidmccann@yahoo.com and I'll send you all of the details and some examples of a past session. :)

OH NO! You missed it!!!

The Christmas deadline, that is. :) From now until Christmas, I cannot absolutely 100% guarantee that your photos will be in for you to give as gifts on December 25th. However, if you have a family get-together on the 30th, well... I suppose that's a different story all together!!
If you haven't had your holiday photos made, take advantage of my $30 mini sessions going on until December 31st.
Once January 1st comes, I've got a brand-new price list hitting the scene! It's fun, it's fresh, and it includes more packages and more options for you!!

Hartley the Ham

I was so excited to FINALLY get to take pictures of another one of my first daycare kids today. Meet Hartley, a girl who has had more personality since birth than anyone else I know. LOL.
Alicia, I hope you like these. :) Feel free to use them on your myspace and wherever else!!
PS ~ You and Ashley need to team up and start sending all of my old babies to me! LOL.

Kaitlyn & Ethan

I had a session today for two precious kids who just happen to be related to me. :) Meet my niece & nephew -- my brother's kids -- Kaitlyn and Ethan!

Shera & Ricky

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of going to photograph Shera & Ricky in their gorgeous new home! This Christmas will be their first in this home, and they went all out with beautiful decorations.
I hope you like these, Shera! (Well, I hope Ricky likes them too, but I figure Shera will be the one to check here!) Feel free to steal these. :)

My Baby & Christmas

Well, well, well. Of course I had to get Charlee several Christmas outfits... this is one of many... what do you think? :)




Also, be looking out for another session giveaway soon... :)

My Lil Pumpkin

Olivia

Meet Olivia, a one-month-old sweetheart with a head full of hair! This kid is already wearing bows that CLIP on rather than TOOTHPASTE on (which is what Charlee is still wearing -- toothpaste bows). I'm slightly jealous of the thick hair. :)

Olivia was the winner of the free Christmas session, so as soon as I get a chance to work on these pics and play a little bit, I'm sure you'll be seeing her Christmas cards!

You know, if I didn't have a 7 month old, seeing all of these babies this weekend might just be dangerous. ;)