One of my favorite things to post on the blog are the sneak peeks.. for my dear, sweet, PATIENT clients who are just dying for a glimpse.. you won’t be disappointed! 
Some peaks for the mini session last Friday… look for your galleries very soon!
Monthly Archives: August 2008
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Peek a boo!
August 26, 2008 – 8:35 am
Back to School Friday Five!
August 21, 2008 – 10:25 pm
The fastest summer ever is coming to a close, so one last Friday Five before the fall madness begins! I’m sprinkling this one with some pictures of an absolutely adorable family and their cute as a button little boy. Normally, you can’t call an 11 year old boy cute as a button and get away with it, but this one happens to be my nephew so I have free reign to pinch cheeks and make all the embarrassing comments I want! Hooray!
Not only are these just adorable stationary products, this is a local mom running a business with a VERY smart idea. She’ll hand write and mail the card for you! Birthdays, thank yous, whatever.. pick out a card and tell her the message and check it off your list. Bravo!
This is a movie review website that I absolutely live by. You get so much more than two thumbs here, actual specific descriptions of the movie so you can decide if your kids should watch it or not. We’ve all seen a PG movie that went a little far, or watched a PG-13 and wondered later where the bad parts were.. this site catalogs not just “offensive language” but as far as which words, or even “back talking to parents.” If the official listing says “mild nudity” they detail who and why and how it’s framed in the story, so you can really have a good idea beforehand if it’s okay for your family. The best part is that they have thousands of movies, so you can even look up older films if you decide to make it a Blockbuster nights!
As we polish off our new shoes and shiny lunchboxes, it’s important to remember that lots of kids in the US and across the globe aren’t able to afford even the simplest supplies. This is a GREAT organization that seeks to end that problem, or at least make a dent! They provide backpacks filled with school supplies to poor children here and abroad, through donations of supplies or money from people just like you and me! It’s a great lesson to start off the school year!
I’m sure we weren’t the only ones glued to the tv set when our hometown (okay, home metroplex) girl was winning the gold in Beijing, and now it’s time to welcome her home! The city of Parker, TX, is holding a congratulatory parade on Saturday, August 30th at 9am.. it’s sure to be a winner!
Happy last weekend of summer! Hope you have a wonderful first day of school next week!
Tis the Season!
August 18, 2008 – 9:38 pm
The long and lazy summer days are coming to an end, which means one thing… time to book your holiday session with ann beck photography! These spots go quickly so be sure to contact us asap to get your name on the books! We’ve got some really fun new card designs in the works and of course, everyone loves the gift of new portraits of your sweet little ones… it’s sure to be a fall you won’t want to forget so get an appointment today so we can start capturing all those great memories!
Just a reminder, we have to follow a pretty tight schedule in the fall to make sure all the prints can be delivered in time to make it under the tree!
Last Day for Sessions
November 23
Last Day to Order
December 1st
We’re also kicking off the holiday booking by opening all three fall mini session dates for booking now to give everyone a fair chance to get the best spot available.
Mini sessions are 15 minutes long and can include up to 2 subjects per session; to add more people just book two consecutive sessions for the extra time. Each session yields about 10-15 proofs in an online gallery only, and special discounted packages are available, as well as all the fabulous card options we offer our full session clients!
Mini session fee is $50 for weekdays, $75 for weekends and covers the session time only. Session fee is due on booking to reserve your slot and is nonrefundable.
This fall we will have three options for mini sessions, just pick the date and location best suited to you and your family and let us know asap to reserve a spot.. these are extremely limited and will book up fast!
September 26th & 27th
8am-1pm
Ft Worth Botanic Gardens
October 24th & 25th
8am-1pm
Dallas Arboretum
November 14th & 15th
8am-1pm
Las Colinas Canals
And finally.. because I love all my faithful blog readers so much.. we’ve got a very special offer only posted here! Just call before Friday, August 22nd to book your holiday session and mention the blog for a bonus $100 credit towards your print order! The only catch is that you have to tell us at the time you book, and of course you have to keep coming back to the blog and visiting! We’ve got so much great stuff to catch up on and can’t wait to share it all with you!
Return of the Friday Five
August 8, 2008 – 9:34 am
Fail Blog
Ok this is a guaranteed time-waster, so please don’t click if you don’t have time to waste. And be warned, a few are a bit on the PG-13 side, so don’t click with kids.. but OMG these made me laugh out loud! Just a collection of pictures and sometimes video of occasions where someone failed.. an official sign with bad grammar, unfortunate translations from a foreign language, etc. Good stuff.
Bee Well Miles
Great concept made even greater! Designed for people training for Breast Cancer runs/walks (like the 3day this fall.. ahem) this site gives a donation for your training! Just log the miles you walk or run and a donation will be made to Breast Cancer research in return! There’s also some great fitness information and tips, so you might just spend even more time there!
Cake Wrecks
Another funny blog.. this one showcases very bad pastry creations.. often with a hilarious commentary. It’s the anti-Ace of Cakes (food network show if you don’t already tivo it.. so cool!)
Family Fun Back to School
I know I reference them a lot but they are geniuses in my world! Family fun has done it again with an amazingly through back-to-school section.. everything from cool first day breakfasts and traditions you can start with your family to cool school crafts to get everyone excited!
Oliver’s Fine Foods
For anyone in the Arlington/Mansfield area, I’ve got your new favorite shop! Just opened this summer, Oliver’s Fine Foods is a family-owned shop with a completely unique yet utterly classic concept.. fresh meats, gourmet cheeses, premium wines and beers, all the great offerings of a high-end food boutique. But not only can you buy food there, you can taste it already put together by their fabulous chefs! They offer deli style sandwiches and salads, premade dinners (because who couldn’t use a little help every now and then?), and even catering! Best of all, it’s all made with high quality fresh ingredients, so you can rest assured that your family is getting the very best. Check them out and tell them I said hi… they are wonderful people with a wonderful product!
Beached
August 5, 2008 – 12:56 am
We’re back! It was a whirlwind week, with plenty of surf & sun for the whole family, and lots of visits from old (and new!) friends for sessions as well! We’ve got a lot to catch up on, so if you’ve called or emailed in the last week please know you are not being ignored.. I promise you will hear from us by the end of the week! Also coming soon is the announcement everyone is looking forward to.. holiday sessions! Almost time!!
For now, some of my highlights from the family stuff.. sneak peeks for clients to come!
p.s. email subscribers.. if you haven’t already figured it out, the images don’t come in the actual email anymore.. just click on the link at the top (usually the title of the post) to go directly to the blog and see everything!
Random playing in the sand…
Posing for mommy.. the one request I make each year, for a nice portrait on the beach.. they can wear whatever they want and do whatever they want the rest of the week if I can just have one. good. hour. And boy did I get it this year! The first image will probably be my next big wall canvas.. the next is what came next, when I suggested they run to me, expecting to get fun, splashing and laughing images, not expecting my sweet daughter to trip in an unseen hole in the ground! The series makes me giggle, and much to her chagrin I’m planning on hanging it up as well..
And after that they were already wet, so what could I say.. but go for it!
Enjoy your week, more to come soon!