New Changes

I started to make post title "Changes for 2014," and realized we're already half way through March.  Yeahhh...life's getting in the way!  Also, it doesn't feel like photography starts in the new year until March...so I may technically be late on my announcement, but according to my 'work' calendar I'm just on time.  That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

Two changes for this year...

one - digital images will now be offered via Dropbox.  You may still opt to receive your images on disc and mailed or picked up, but it will be an additional $5.  I'm really trying to cut back on 'waste' and resources, so one way is to urge customers to go the Dropbox route.  Also, with Dropbox you receive your images sooner!  With two tots at home (one preschool aged and the other wanting to do preschool activities), making less runs to the post office makes my life just a tad easier. 

psst - not sure what Dropbox is how to use it?  Just click on the hyper links and it will take you to the Dropbox tutorial.  As a creature of habit who resists change (especially when it comes to technology - I still don't have a smart phone) Dropbox is fairly easy to use!  There is no worry about 'not having enough space.  I will be the one who is sharing the files to you, so you may decide to keep them on Dropbox and transfer them to another storage device (highly recommended).

two - some mini sessions may have a higher session fee.  This is due to any site fees I am required to pay to photograph on certain grounds.  There's a lot of debate within the photography forums about some of the 'public' areas that are requiring photographers to schedule and pay fees to conduct business on their property, but I will abide by the rules.  In the past I've avoided sites that require feeds, but recently I've had individuals request to have their pictures done at such locations.  So for mini sessions scheduled at such locations, each family will be responsible for their 'share' of the required site fee. 

That's it!  No price changes in sessions, image collections or prints!  As the weather gets warmer I hope to get my mini sessions scheduled! 

April Mini Sessions Now Available :: UK Arboretum

{April Mini Sessions}

Where
  UK Arboretum (Alumni Dr, Lexington)

When  

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
6:00-6:30
6:30-7:00
7:00-7:30
7:30-8:00

*weather make up Thursday, April 17th

Cost

 $55 session fee.
When you spend $15 on prints, purchase entire set of digital images for $53.
*digital images available via Dropbx
*To have images on disc and/or mailed, +$5

$55 deposit required to be paid by credit/debit/paypal or personal check no later than THURSDAY, MARCH 27th.  Payment for prints and disc required before submitting print order and mailing disc.  Images available online for viewing before payment is required.  More information available in contract.

  Email me at amitchellphotography (at) yahoo (dot) com to sign up.

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Dads & Daughters Dance 2014 :: Pax Christi Catholic Church

Let's give these Dads and their Daughters (sans the last couple, I'm just partial since we're related) a high five for their time devoted making a memorable night to those all those who attended.  To see the pictures from the rest of the evening, find the link at the bottom of this post.  Just click and enter the password given out at the dance. A few shout outs to the following groups and individuals...

*Leo Brown from Real Life Radio for being Master of Ceremonies for the Evening.
*Knights of Columbus for providing valet parking,
*Parishioners and Volunteers from Pax Christi Catholic Church who helped with check in and kept the food tables and cups filled.

Click here to see the rest of the families and pictures from the evening.  Enjoy!

Baby G...just in time!

Baby G made his arrival just in time to spend Christmas and New Year with the family!  What an awesome early Christmas present!  Hey, some of you parents know exactly what I mean!  ;) 

I had the pleasure of photographing Baby G's aunt's wedding a few years back and was quite honored when they asked me to do his newborn pictures!  We can also make the world a bit smaller...during that wedding I found out Baby G's grandmother was my FIFTH GRADE TEACHER!  Hats off to Mrs. W  and the D family to arrival of your new grandson! 

Baby G seriously must have been one of the best newborns for me to photograph.  This boy didn't sleep, but he sure was content!  I'm pretty sure he crashed for a long snooze after I was done with him. 

Here he is...

Welcome Baby A!

You know that friend that moved away and you haven't talked to in a while, but you can still call or text and you pick up right where you left of?  That's what Baby A's mom is to me.  Her with three kids at home and me with my two, we commiserate, complain, swap parenting tactics, stories and uplift each other during the hard times.  You know the 'hard' times.  When the preschooler doesn't want to nap anymore and has 'painted' the walls with his diaper contents while the toddler has a cold that makes his little nose resemble Niagra Falls and the baby just wants to nurse every 20 minutes and.you.just.want.to.unload.the.dishwasher.  And maybe, just MAYBE take a shower.  Oh wait...you also forgot to brush your teeth this morning.  Yeahhhhh....'those' times....

Here's to baby A!  We will come see you and your brothers in the spring time for a play date!

Last Minute Mini Session

Hey Folks!  It has been pretty quiet on the blog (I know, I'm neglecting it!) as well as my camera's shutter.  I'm itching to get some peeps in front of my lens soon!  Saturday's forecast looks like it might cooperate for an outdoor session!  Here are the details...

BOOKED

When: Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2:30-3pm
Where: Waveland State Historic Site (just off Nicholasville Rd in Lexington)

$50 for session fee
$53 for images (via dropbox)
$15 minimum print order
+$5 if you would like a mailed disc of images

email me at amitchellphotography{at}yahoo{dot}com to schedule

*note:  In the event of inclement weather, you have option to move location to Victorian Square or cancel without losing any deposit. 

Baby Tessa :: Newborn

Get your baby fix with my newest niece's pictures!  I have to hand it to my sis-n-law.  She's a no-frills kinda gal who's practical.  She did spend time surfing pinterest for newborn photography ideas, but her ideas didn't require extensive set up on my behalf or extra dollars invested in cute boutique newborn accessories.  We use what's on hand and make it work.  For memorable photographs.  Their dining room was the perfect set up with a huge window to let in lotsa yummy light! I commend my sis-n-law for sticking with simple, yet love filled and unforgettable ideas.