Spring Means... Prom!!

It was so fun to take some photos before prom of my lovely neighbor H and her boyfriend H!! We weren't sure if we'd have time, but I'm so glad we were able to squeeze in a few.

Her dress was BEAUTIFUL (one of my absolute favorite colors!!) and with her blue eyes, it was a stunning combination! She truly was a princess:) And her boyfriend was so cooperative, even if he wasn't as into taking pics as she was! LOL

Hope you had an amazing time, and enjoy these memories of your Senior Prom!

Win a 16x20 canvas?! I'm in!

MCP Actions, who has some awesome Photoshop actions for photographers (as well as great tutorials) is having a contest where you could win a 16x20 gallery wrap canvas!

Hmmm.... it would be so hard to choose between printing a personal photo that I love, or a photo of a client to display. Maybe one of my 2010 seniors?! If I win, I'll have a tough decision to make!

Check out her contest here:

http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/03/23/giveaway-win-a-16x20-framed-gallery-wrap-floating-canvas/#comment-73837

CRAZY Canvas Deal!!

Current AND past clients: my canvas company is coming out with some CRAZY deals this month and I want to pass them on to you! Order before 5pm tomorrow (3/17) and you can get a 16x20 gallery wrap canvas for the AMAZING low price of $150!! That is a savings of $125!! Shoot me an email or call if you'd like to place an order... this is only a 24-hour sale!

Spring Studio Mini Sessions!

I decided to try something new this year... just in time for Easter and Mother's Day!

I am offering a mini-session in studio, which will include the digital files with print release!! This is something new, so be sure to sign up soon if you are interested.

Be sure to tell your friends about this fantastic special, after you reserve YOUR slot, of course!

Intensity...

This was the first basketball session I have done, and I wasn't sure what kind of poses were "basketbally" poses! So I asked P, and she told me that they are supposed to protect the ball with their body when they get it. I asked her to show me what she meant, and she put on her game face!!! Love the intensity...

We also took a few in her track uniform... she's not posing "tracky" for me here (didn't have room for her to jump hurdles in the studio LOL), but she looks great!!

Thanks, P, for letting me document these athletic memories for you :)

It's all about the accessories...

I had a session recently with this just-turned-1 year old little sweetie, and we had so much fun! Mom and I absolutely clicked with our ideas... she brought a pettiskirt, leg warmers, cute bows, necklaces and adorable little silver shoes. How could I ask for more?! And she just LOVED the damask backdrop I've been dying to use again. Yay!!

Put it all together, and you get Miss A all decked out and ready to go!

Here is an adorable shot of the family... I just love Miss A's little expression here. She was so excited to be getting all the attention and sit on mom and dad's shoulders!!

So thank you, E and R, for allowing me to capture these adorable shots of Miss A and your family! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek :)

Are You a Fan on Facebook?

Heidi Kreitz Photography is trying to develop a larger presence on Facebook, and create a larger fan base. If you are not a fan already, stop by http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heidi-Kreitz-Photography/32179020635 and become a fan. If you are a fan already, be sure to spread the word to your friends. The 250th fan AND the person who referred them will both win a $75 credit for a free session fee!!

So spread the word... and maybe win a session with Heidi Kreitz Photography!!

President's Day Special!

Today is President's Day.... and the kids are home from school. This could go one of two ways... the kids are whining and fighting and driving me crazy, OR they are happy to have the day off and being nice and helpful. Surprisingly, they are helping me clean the house without complaint, and I am in a great mood because of it!

SOOOOO, in honor of my good mood, I am running a President's Day Special! Book today, and receive 50% OFF your session fee!

I don't run specials like this often, so take advantage and call or email to reserve your spot today. (And be sure to thank my lovely children... you are benefiting from their hard work!!)

Snow!!

I could have also titled this "The Day I Discovered I Cannot Handhold My Macro Lens at 1/80", but I figured more people would be interested in "Snow!"...

Last Thursday morning, I was very pleasantly surprised that it snowed for a little while. And when I say snowed, I mean the big, beautiful fat flakes that just make you happy!! So I decided to try to capture a few of these wonderful snowflakes with my macro lens and see what I could get.

I discovered that 90% of the shots I thought were OK... really weren't. Here is one of the best ones I got that day... unfortunately, it is not an award winner by any means. So let's chalk it up to experience and just say "wow, beautiful snowflake" because it sure was!!! I really didn't notice the texture on this fabric until after I took the photo... next time I will look for something a little smoother to showcase the snowflakes more...

So, what is the moral of the story? I now have a new item to add to my wish list: a new tripod, because the flimsy one I have really doesn't support my camera and any heavier lens well at all, and I obviously am WAAAAY too shaky to handhold! Lesson learned!!

Last Sneak Peek for 2010!

Sunday's session in Naperville (just down the street from my husband's childhood home - how's that for coincidence!) was Round 2! We tried a session with this 2-yr old at the end of October, but Miss K really wasn't having anything to do with pictures that day, so we decided to try again at a later date in her own surroundings.

Sunday, she still wasn't all that into a photo session, but we did get some nice shots anyway!

I really love this one, she looks so delicate and thoughtful.

Look at this adorable shot of Dad with the older sibs!

And finally, one of the (very few) smiles we got from her that day... isn't she a cutie?! Love that little wrinkled nose :)

So, L & B, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! Even though Miss K wasn't as cooperative as we would have hoped, we really did get some cute photos. And like you said, you'll be able to look back at these pics as a memory of how she was at age 2... and she just wasn't into smiling big for the camera at that age :)