Procrastination…how to overcome.
Bev Walden Bev Walden

Procrastination…how to overcome.

Procrastination often sneaks into our lives, making it easy to postpone important tasks like scheduling doctor appointments, catching up with friends over lunch, or setting aside time for self-care.

We've noticed this pattern frequently with our clients who are eager to book a portrait session. Despite their best intentions, life has a way of getting in the way. If you’ve been putting off capturing those special moments, remember that the best time to prioritize yourself is now. Don’t let life’s distractions delay the chance to create lasting memories.

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Why Early Christmas Portraits Are the Gift That Keeps on Giving
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Why Early Christmas Portraits Are the Gift That Keeps on Giving

The holiday season is magical, but let's face it – it can also be stressful. Between shopping, decorating, and attending events, December flies by in a blur. That's why scheduling your family's Christmas portrait early is a gift to yourself.

By booking a session in September or October, you're not just crossing an item off your to-do list. You're creating a moment of joy and connection with your loved ones before the chaos begins.

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Before the chaos begins…
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Before the chaos begins…

Why is it so important to schedule this session now, before the holidays? Simple - our availability becomes extremely limited as we approach the winter months.

If you wait until the last minute, you risk scrambling to find an open appointment time.

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Beat the rush
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Beat the rush

As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, it's time to start thinking about one of the most important milestones of your high school career: senior portraits.

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The longer you wait…
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The longer you wait…

There's a principle that suggests the likelihood of completing a task diminishes over time. The longer we postpone an action we know we should take, the higher the chances become that we might never follow through.

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Ways to print your phone snaps and why you should.
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Ways to print your phone snaps and why you should.

There is something special about holding a printed photograph or leafing through a book full of your family’s photos in your hands. It creates a stronger emotional connection to the moment captured, allowing you to reminisce and share stories more vividly.

It’s our link to both the present and the past!

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Overcoming Excuses: Why Those 12 Years Matter
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Overcoming Excuses: Why Those 12 Years Matter

While many of you, as parents, understand the importance of capturing your child's milestone portraits, life often gets in the way, leading to the "Twelve Year Gap" – the period between ages 5 and 17 when it’s simply easier to delay (or completely miss doing) these portraits.

Here are some common excuses we hear and a few thoughts to hopefully help you overcome missing out on these significant years.

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The Twelve Year Gap…the lost years.
Bev Walden Bev Walden

The Twelve Year Gap…the lost years.

As professional children and family photographers with four decades of experience, we've noticed a concerning trend – what we call "The Twelve Year Gap." Parents enthusiastically capture their child's milestone portrait at age 5, but then, we don't see them again until their high school senior year at 17. It's as if an entire decade of their childhood has been lost, frozen in time, with no visual record of their growth and development.

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