France Photography Blog

Gettin’ a blog makeover!

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:58:52 +0000

Oh, how do I miss blogging! But the Perfectionist in me refuses to do another blog post until my blogsite makeover is complete and so I wait patiently while the makeover is underway. Thanks for being patient too. I promise I’m still alive and still taking pics. You can see my latest work on my Facebook Fan page.

xoxo,

$1250 Business Makeover giveaway!

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:58:58 +0000

Learn 10 years of business in 6 weeks
Stop wasting precious time away from your children merely guessing how to run your business
Organize your entire life so you can find balance between work and family
Discover how to manage your time better and make your schedule work for you
Make a lot more moola by doing half of what you are doing now
Stop justifying your low prices for lack of experience or confidence
Price yourself for profit and find clients who believe you are worth it
Walk away from a sale with a $1000+ check in your hand that clients happily give you
Learn a step-by-step sales process to rock at in-person sales without a pushy personality or a projector
Double, triple, or even quadrulple your sales by so much that your hubby calls you his “sugarmama”
Build a boutique brand that your friends say is “totally you” and define your individual style so well that it overlaps into your decorating & wardrobe.
Take creative control of your sessions with locations, outfits, and lighting to stand out from other photographers
Go to bed at a decent hour instead of working in the wee hours of the night
Cut down on editing time and find your workflow “recipe”
Do what you want as opposed to doing what you feel obligated to do

What are you waiting for?

I am giving away one spot to my February business makeover class by Francypants Academy valued at $1250!!! You can’t even buy a spot anymore because they are all sold out for the rest of the year so this is your only chance to get in on the 6-week February class that starts Feb. 20th 2012.

HOW TO ENTER:

All entries will be recorded via Facebook so DO NOT COMMENT BELOW. Post on the France Photography Facebook page to enter. If you don’t post your entry there, it will not be tallied.

1. To receive one entry, “like” France Photography on Facebook and then mention that you did it on that page

2. To receive another entry, mention this contest on Facebook or Twitter by saying “Chic Critique is giving away a free business makeover valued at $1250 http://tinyurl.com/8953nyb” and then include the link to your post or wall on the France Photography FB page.

3. To receive another entry, “like” Chic Critique on Facebook and then mention that you did on the France Photography FB page.

4. To receive many more entries, have your friends “like” the France Photography Facebook page and have them say “(Your name) sent me” on the wall. You will receive one additional entry per friend that likes the page and mentions your name.

The deadline to enter is Friday, February 17th @ midnight. All entries will be tallied and the winner will be selected at random. Check back on Chic Critique on Saturday mid-morning to find out who won.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You are providing your information to administrator@chiccritiqueforum.com and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for this giveaway.

xoxo,

Blog makeover coming soon!

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:13:55 +0000

I’m going to start blogging again on this site instead of www.francypantsacademy.com/blog. I’m getting a blog makeover soon but should be back to blogging HERE sometime this week!

xoxo,

Getting over my Wonder Woman complex

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:10:47 +0000

Have you noticed crickets on my blog? It’s because I’ve decided to take a little blogging hiatus for a month or so.

Don’t get me wrong, I LOOOOOOVE blogging BUT a girl can only do so much. If you’ve ever read my BonjOrganization guide, you’ll probably remember me talking about making a “NOT TO DO LIST.” Well, that’s what I’m doing right now to keep my sanity and the beds made. I’m trying to get over my Wonder Woman complex and remember that I cannot do it all.

For the next 2 months, I’ll be busy consulting 30+ photography students through Francypants Academy. With my classes, a new baby, and a new forum for photographers (for a total of 3 businesses and 4 kids!) things are pret-ty busy around here.

I’m happy and so in love with little Max so don’t you worry your pretty little head about me. Somethin’s gotta give though.

I hope I can be an example to you of not being afraid to say NO in order to do what’s best for you and your family.

When I come back to the blog, I’ll be so refreshed and have tons to share with you including:

Mama-razzi Mondays
TONS of images
Cinematic sessions
Weight Loss Wednesdays
FAQ Fridays

Don’t go too far. See you in a month or so!

xoxo,

It’s my birthday!

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:59:35 +0000

Go shorty. It’s my birthday. Let’s party like it’s my birthday!
That’s right…it’s my birthday!!!!!! I’m 24 and counting ;0)

It’s also my daughter’s birthday today. I told her not to come on my birthday but as usual, she did whatever she wanted and came anyways. So it’s a DOUBLE celebration!

And unlike most people who say they **don’t** want something for their birthday, I actually DO want something for my birthday from YOU!

What I want from you for my birthday is to help me find a family for this little girl.

Please read her story and join/donate to make a difference in her life.

That’s the best birthday present you could possibly give me.

Thanks for taking time to help me celebrate my birthday!

xoxo,
~Kelli France

xoxo,

The Polar Express

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:01:01 +0000

Phew! That’s all I can say.

It’s been a nonstop, crazy-busy couple of weeks and so I took a little bloggie break.

Now I’m taking another blog-cation while we take the TRAIN to Utah to go to my sister’s wedding.

It’s so fun to take the train. It’s much more of a bonding experience than it is tossing crackers to the kids in the back of the minivan.

We tell the kids that we’re riding “The Polar Express” and they just love it. We play cards, watch movies, put together Legos and puzzles, nap, look out the window at the gorgeous scenery and just enjoy each others’ company.

I just recently read a quote I love that said “The most precious ‘present’ you can give is the gift of your presence.” That’s what we’ll be doing on the train…giving our children the gift of our presence. Looking them in the face and listening and enjoying their presence and giving them our presence. I’m really looking forward to it.

I’m behind on posting sessions from this Fall. I’ll catch up sooner or later. But for now I’m going to be in the present with my kids.

Hope you get to spend some down time with your kiddos too. Give them the gift of your presence.

xoxo,

Get clients in the door (Interview with Jami Edmans)

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:19:35 +0000

How was your Thanksgiving? We took the kids to Disneylaaaaaaaaaaand! (That’s how I said it the whole time we were there) It was their first time and they loved it. Although I must say that I liked going to Disneyland as a kid better instead of a parent ;0) It was a lot o’ work.

I also went Black Friday shopping at midnight. I LOVE Black Friday because it makes shopping practically a sport. Don’t worry. I didn’t elbow any old ladies to get $5 off a toy.

So are you getting excited to start the New Year fresh? I already have a huge list of goals for my biz. If you are trying to figure out how to get new clients for 2012, you gotta watch this video. I interview Jami Edmans, of Images by Jami, who was one of my first Francypants Academy students from 2009. She just has it going on and knows how to work it!

To see her killer wall gallery and find out how she gets clients in the door, watch this:

Here is some of her fabulous work:

P.S. The January Business Makeover class is now SOLD OUT but I have 7 spots left for the February class. Those are the only 2 classes I’ll be doing this year.

xoxo,

Cinematic Session Video- Denver County Fair Engagement photographer

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:45:49 +0000

Oh my. This couple was SO much fun! The setting we chose was to die for. Cotton candy. Nickel arcades. Ice cream. Photo booth. Street musicians. Dancing.

You have to watch this to see what I mean:

xoxo,

Cyber Monday- 50% off everything in the store & BOGO gift certificates

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:26:06 +0000

FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: 50% off everything in the Francypants Designs Boutique using coupon code: cybermonday. Offer ends tonight at midnight!

P.S. The Calendars (found in the VIP Client Kit) have been updated to 2012 and 2013

FOR CLIENTS: For Cyber Monday I am offering Buy One, Get one FREE Gift Certificates! What better gift to give than memories that will be cherished for years.You can buy as many as you would like. Gift Certificates will expire in one year. These may be used on the $150 session fee or products or both. So if you buy $75, you get $150. If you buy $100, you get $200. If you buy $150, you get $300 and if you buy $200, you get $400!

You can buy one for a family member or friend and one for yourself or just keep them all for yourself (mwa-ha-ha). Even if you are out of state but plan to visit Colorado sometime, this is a fabulous option. Here’s what your Gift Certificate will look like:

Simply select the amount you want to pay for in the Paypal button below. You will receive double the amount you bought. You can only use up to $400 in gift certificates per session. Please let me the address you would like them sent to in the notes and they will be shipped to you ready to put under the tree!!

xoxo,

Happy Thanksgiving!

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:00:53 +0000

I am truly grateful to my clients and for all of you who follow my blog. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!

P.S. Be on the watch for my Cyber Monday sale!

xoxo,