Colorado Springs Newborn & Maternity Photography Blog

December 13, 2011

The Polar Express

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,

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December 2, 2011

Get clients in the door (Interview with Jami Edmans)

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,

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Lori - Quick question…Jamie mentions selling in person in her video. Have you found a program you like best? I’ve been researching online vs. in person sales for myself and would love some recommendations!

November 29, 2011

Cinematic Session Video- Denver County Fair Engagement photographer

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,

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Anna DeMille - Kelli, this is so gorgeous! I love, love, love it! Such nice work! It may even be better than the WPPI Q & A video from 2011.

Carrie Rainey - Kelli! Holy smokes girl! I haven’t been over here in ages and wow have I been missing out! This is THE cutest thing I have ever seen! You are incredible!

Tj Aneca - Um…..adorable!!!!

November 28, 2011

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

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!!