Summer mini-sessions and FABULOUS playdate cards! {DFW Child Photographer}

I am sooooo excited about what I am about to tell you!!! It's been in the works for a few weeks now and it's time! I am doing my first round of mini-sessions I know they are going to be all I have hoped for--FUN, FUN, FUN! I know I am not the only one who hasn't gone to a really great beach resort this summer, but who says it can't look like you have? I have teamed up with an amazing friend of mine with an OUT OF THIS WORLD, resort-style pool to be the backdrop for this vision. I am not kidding..it's the greatest pool I have ever seen! A huge stone retaining wall all along the back of the pool, WITH a waterfall cascading down, a beach walk-in, a cave--yes, a cave; and just the prettiest surroundings you could ask for. Now, most people don't think of a bathing suit as appropriate "portrait attire", but why not? I know especially for girls, I always run across those bathing suits in the stores that are waaaaayyy too cute to even put on for swimming, but I think "she would look so cute in that for a picture". Well, here's your chance--Here are the details:

Wednesday, August 5th

20 minute mini-sessions

8am-11am morning sessions

2pm-6pm afternoon sessions

Where: Southlake-private residence

$40-includes a pack of 25 playdate cards

(see samples below) and 20% off gift prints from this session.

How do I sign up? Call Kelly at 214-724-1651 or email me at inspiredbyyouphoto@yahoo.com

Here are some examples of pictures you might get from this mini-session. I love these pictures of my daughter because when children are truly having fun, you get the most precious, amazing smiles!

Here are the super-cute playdate cards you will receive with your session. Playdate cards are custom so colors/text can be changed. They are 2 x 3 1/2 sized cards that will be PERFECT for meeting new friends when getting back to school. Or, we've all been there-you meet someone new and you say "hey, let's get the kids together...here's my number." Well, now you have playdate cards! Genius!







I think that this is going to be so fun, and what a great way to get pictures done while in the middle of TX summer heat! Call me for more details or to sign up!

I have thought of some possible questions and hopefully I can answer them within this post, but if I don't please email or call me!

**Mini-session is for 3 people only. If you have more than 3, you will be asked to purchase 2 sessions back to back.

**Can I bring my son/daughter's best friend because I think that would be really cute to get them photographed together for this? YES! That is a great idea! I wish I had thought of it myself!

**Parents--please wear your swim suit too. You will not be asked to be in any pictures unless you want to be, but just in case of emergency you will be the one to get your child out of the pool.

**Will my child be able to swim? Unfortunately, because this is a private residence and liability, kids will not be able to swim. The pictures will be done around the pool and in the beach walk-in. Kids may sit down in the water, kick, splash, and may even get just as wet as if they did go swimming, but they will NOT be allowed to go in further than the beach walk-in.

**Can I bring floaties or other fun "swimming" props? OF COURSE! Whatever you think will look good for your picture is great with me! I will have props too such as bubbles, beach balls, parasols, sunglasses, etc.

**What if we are running a little late for our session? Due to the mini-sessions being scheduled back-to-back, any amount of minutes that you are late will come off of your session. Thanks for understanding and being on time for your slot!

**Online proofing will still be available just like all my sessions, but within 1 week! Yay for you all!!!

**Very important--this area is very shaded so loads of sunscreen is not necessary. It will only get all in your child's hair and create a pasty, greasy look. Not so flattering for photos. Am I saying wear no sunscreen? No! You can get burned here riding in the car! Ha! I am just saying be mindful of this and know that they will not be out in full sun for the pictures.

**Location will be given out when retainer fee is paid, but I will give a hint to all you GCSML'ers...she is one of us and we ALL want to visit her pool! :) There is another clue hidden in this post somewhere!

**Can this be a family session? Well, yes...if one or both parents would like to be included that is totally fine with me! Just let me know if you will need 1 or 2 slots.