Happy Thanksgiving!

Heidi Kreitz Photography will be closed from Wed - Sunday in order to celebrate Thanksgiving with family. Be safe, be happy, and give thanks!

Happy 11-11-11!

In honor of 11-11-11, I am running a special!

A studio mini-session, four gift-size prints, and an 11% discount off any other items you purchase... all for just $111! This offer is valid January-March of 2012, but must be booked today.

Happy 11-11-11!!

Fall 2011 Mini Sessions

I have finally set dates for this year's fall mini sessions! I have had several people asking about these, and here they are.

I am trying something new this year... I am giving clients the option of going with a traditional session that includes a few prints and holiday cards, OR receiving a few edited, high-resolution files instead. These files can be used to print your own holiday cards, make prints of your choice, etc. I do have recommendations for online labs that are good, as all photo labs are definitely NOT created equal!

There will be limited numbers of sessions available on each day, so call or email soon to reserve your spot. Locations have not been determined yet (suggestions welcome!) but will be in the Wilmington/Joliet/Kankakee/Channahon area again.

Hope to see you in October!

BIG SALE ON CANVASES TODAY!!!

BIG SALE ON CANVASES TODAY!!!

Past clients, now is the time to get that canvas from your session at a great price. Current clients, pre-order a size now at the sale price and decide on the pose later!

11x14 or 12x12: $150 (save $50)

16x20 or 20x20: $200 (save $75)

20x24: $235 (save $100)

20x30: $285 (save $115)

This is a one-day sale only... contact me by tonight to ca$h in on the savings!!

Cute family session in the park!

Oops... just realized a month has gone by with no activity on the blog! Sorry, I tend to forget... but I do have a few shots from a fun family session to share:)

This family was so sweet... Dad arranged it for Mom to have some family photos taken on her birthday. Extra points for being thoughtful... :)

Here is one of the whole family...

And the two little guys, Mr. J and Mr. L, were too cute!!

Finally, one last family shot... isn't this adorable?!

Hope you enjoy your preview, K and R!! Thanks so much for letting me be part of your birthday and capture these special memories for you!

Sizzlin' Hot Summer Special!!

This week is going to be crazy hot - we're talking heat advisory weather!! Since this is not ideal for outdoor photography, I'm going to run a promotion now to be used when the weather is nicer :)

The Sizzlin' Hot Summer Special goes like this: book a session this week (through Friday, July 22) for August or September, and receive a $75 credit towards any product of your choice. Yes, this includes canvas, prints, accordion books, AND the new framed prints I am offering from JasperLilly!!!

Hot deals like this are too good to pass up, so call 815-354-7408 or email today :)

New Framed Prints Available!!

I am SOOO excited to be offering frames from JasperLilly for sale with my prints!! Their frames are just beautiful, as you can see by the display I recently hung in my studio. Check it out... aren't they gorgeous??!

The frames are available in 8 different designs, and 33 colors!! Sizes range from 5x7 (as shown in emerald and sapphire), 8x10 (shown in tanzanite and garnet), 11x14 (shown in pearl and onyx), 16x20 shown in moonstone, as well as 24x36 (not shown).

Here are a couple closeup photos so you can see the details further... they are just fantastic! They all come with hanging hardware and little pads to protect your wall.

5x7 Clover in Emerald

11x14 Lilac in Onyx

Prices for a framed 5x7 start at $45... call 815-354-7408 or email me at heidi@heidikreitzphotography.com for more details! Mention this blog post and receive a 10% discount on any framed prints you order (offer good through September 30, 2011).

Happy Father's Day!

I just wanted to wish all the dads out there a very Happy Father's Day!!!

Here are a couple of my favorite daddy/newborn shots in honor of all the wonderful men who make a difference in a child's life!

Cutie at the Beach!

Oops... just realized it's been a month since my last blog entry. I'm SOOO bad about this sometimes! It's been a busy month... kids finishing up school, taking baseball team photos, taking some photos for an orthodontists' office, and just enjoying life!

I had a session on Monday night that I was very much looking forward to... this little doll was only 6 days old the last time I photographed her, and now she is one!! Amazing how the time flies. We met at a local club with to get some outdoor and beach photos... what a beautiful night and a fantastic location!

Here is sweet little Miss C...

and then we added big sister Miss I in for a few shots. This one just makes me smile!! Diva in training:)

And of course, I'm a sucker for an eyelash shot... love it!

And who can resist chubby baby toes in the sand?! Not us:)

I hope you enjoy your sneak peek... I'm having fun editing these, but thinking about laying on a beach is distracting :) Thanks for letting me record this special time in Miss C's life... she certainly is a sweetie!

Mother's Day Mini-Session

Last week I had a quick mini-session with these two little ones as a gift for their mother. It's always interesting when Dad is the one getting the kids ready (note to all: you may wish to rethink blue cotton candy as a treat on the way to a photo session!! LOL) but we got them all dolled up and ready to go!

These two were full of energy and definitely kept me on my toes! But look at this cute shot of the two of them... they look so sweet and innocent:) I love C's little smile, and big sister H is hugging him so nicely here (we had to explain that hugging TOO tightly looks like choking - HA)!!

And this was actually one of my early-on test shots for my lighting - what a keeper though! How perfect is this one :)

Thanks, J, for bringing the kids over for a quick Mother's Day shoot. Hope Mom loves them all as much as you did!!