Thursday, August 30, 2007

LOCATION CONTEST - ONE DAY LEFT To enter

Don't forget to get those entries in for the location contest, you could be the winner!
Here is the info again:

I'm always looking for new spots to photograph in and now I want your help. I've only lived here a few years and I know some of you have lived here your whole life. Some of you know those secret spots or not so secret spots I have not yet discovered so bring them on! Here's your chance to help me out and maybe win something too!

The contest will run from now August 1st until the 31st of August. This gives you 4 weeks to keep an eye out for "the" spot.
When you find it, email me the details at info@leahsimmersphotography.com, in the subject line put location contest so I don't miss it.
i will visit the locations, pick my favorite and decide on a winner. The winner will receive a free session and a $50 gift certificate (expiring June 2008) which may be spent on a past session or a future session. I wil also be throwing in a cute little leather wallet album we have just started carrying and these are gorgeous!

Rules:
-Location must be in Tucson
-Location must be a spot I do not already currently use (feel free to contact me for a list of places I use now, otherwise I will let you know if you choose a place I already use so you can re-submit a location)
-Location must be safe for children and ok for the public to use (someones backyard won't do unless I'm able to go do sessions there as I please)
-Please give an address of the location, simply stating, a beautiful tree in the middle of the forest" just won't do
-If two people submit the same location I will accept it from the first person and I will email the second person so you can re-submit an entry
-Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2007 at 11:59pm pacific time.
- 1 entry per household
-Submit entry via email to info@leahsimmersphotography.com with "Location contest" as the subject line. Include name of location if it has one, general area of town/cross streets, and if there is a website or if you can even take a picture of it please include that too. I have to be able to find the location.

The winner will be announced in September after I take a look at the locations. The contest is open to current clients and new clients so spread the word.

To give you some ideas on some things I love in a location:
Shade
Color
Old doors
Old cars
multiple settings
bridges
fountains
interesting walls
porches
old barns

Have fun with this and I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Sneak Peaks!







Despite the muggy hot weather and mosquitos we made it!

Yikes

Oh no it has been too long, sorry for slacking on here lately, been going nuts lately keeping up with sessions and, getting my boys ready for school. Yesterday my great friend threw me a wonderful baby shower too which was a blast, then I spent the afternoon with my awesome photog friend Ruby taking maternity pictures around town, you can see some on her blog at:
  • www.dazzimages.com


  • Don't forget to book those sesssions early, I'm trying to get in as many as I can before the baby arrives and then I will take off two weeks and then get you all back in to do more sessions. Slots are quickly filling up though so don't wait too long. Any images and cards wanted in time for the holidays are going to need to be in by Thanksgiving, after Thanksgiving there will be a $50 rush fee added to get them in time.

    Friday, August 17, 2007

    REMEMBER.... Just two weeks left to get your ideas in for the location contest so send them in!





    Sunday, August 12, 2007

    curious....

    Loving This Spot

    A little road trip today to discover this...




    Saturday, August 11, 2007

    A little San Diego fun








    I took my boys to San Diego this week, just for a day and a half but what a blast they had. We went so they could meet up with their cousins and get one last trip for them before the baby arrives.
    My youngest truly could not get enough of the sand, he as throwing it and wiping it all over himself but really loved it!

    Sunday, August 05, 2007

    Location, Location, Location Contest!!!

    Alright here it is, the first contest. I'm going to try and run some sort of contest at the start of each month so keep your eyes posted for them.

    I'm always looking for new spots to photograph in and now I want your help. I've only lived here a few years and I know some of you have lived here your whole life. Some of you know those secret spots or not so secret spots I have not yet discovered so bring them on! Here's your chance to help me out and maybe win something too!

    The contest will run from now August 1st until the 31st of August. This gives you 4 weeks to keep an eye out for "the" spot.
    When you find it, email me the details at info@leahsimmersphotography.com, in the subject line put location contest so I don't miss it.
    i will visit the locations, pick my favorite and decide on a winner. The winner will recieve a free session and a $50 gift certificate (expiring June 2008) which may be spent on a past session or a future session. I wil also be throwing in a cute little leather wallet album we have just started carrying and these are gorgeous!

    Rules:
    -Location must be in Tucson
    -Location must be a spot I do not already currently use (fell free to contact me for a list of places I use now, otherwise I will let you know if you choose a place I already use so you can re-submit a location)
    -Location must be safe for children and ok for the public to use (someones backyard won't do unless I'm able to go do sessions there as I please)
    -Please give an address of the location, simply stating, a beautiful tree in the middle of the forest" just won't do
    -If two people submit the same location I will accept it from the first person and I will email the second person so you can re-submit an entry
    -Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2007 at 11:59pm pacific time.
    - 1 entry per household
    -Submit entry via email to info@leahsimmersphotography.com with "Location contest" as teh subject line. Include name of location if it has one, general area of town/cross streets, and if there is a website or if you can even take a picture of it please include that too. I have to be able to find the location.

    The winner will be announced in September after I take a look at the locations. The contest is open to current clients and new clients so spread the word.

    To give you some ideas on some things I love in a location:
    Shade
    Color
    Old doors
    Old cars
    multiple settings
    bridges
    fountains
    interesting walls
    porches
    old barns

    Have fun with this and I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!

    This one of the I had to post on its own...

    So I'm having a blast photographing this little one and loving her curls. I keep wondering why I'm so drawn, then I realize it when I get home...... I swear if my son had a twin she would be it! Difference being she was easier to photograph!
    Even my husband got a chuckle out of it, I had him look at the pictures on my desk of our youngest, then I said, "now look at this" and showed him this image of this beauty. anyhow just had to share one I captured of this beautiful girl yesterday (it has to be my favorite!) and one of my youngest. They are only less than a month apart age wise too which is funny.


    Sneak Peak

    I have to say it was such a joy spending time with you all yesterday. Thanks for inviting me into your home to capture your family. I loved listening to you sing songs to your kids and watching them so happily respond to the songs made just for them. If you ever come out with a cd, even if it is of your songs for your kids, I want to buy it! So upbeat, so fun! I left with such a smile on my face and wishing I could hear the music more.




    Wednesday, August 01, 2007

    Wish You Wells Design Example

    Just got a new Wish You Wells Design done and had to share here, I love it.The boys were more than excited to see themselves as superheros.

    New Holiday Cards and Jewelry are up for Viewing

    Make sure to check out the boutique section on my website, i have included lots of new holiday cards and jewelry this week!
    Can you believe it really is that time to start thinking of the holidays? It is!

    Keep in mind some items take weeks to get back.
    Here's an esimated time table for you on the different items offered:

    *Holiday cards- about 2 weeks
    *Jewelry- 2-3 weeks
    *Handbags- 4-6 weeks
    *Photoboxes- 4-6 weeks
    *Canvas'- 3 weeks
    *Wish You Wells Designs- 2-4 weeks depending on the time ordered
    *Albums- 2 weeks

    There will be deadlines on ordering some of these items as the holidays approach.

    *Click images for viewing larger











    Many more cards for viewing on my website.

    Keep in mind many of these cards can be made as photo cards, our flat linen cards, or even better they can be made into folded linen cards. If you would like a folded card many can have your name off the front and a greeting added to the inside with your names and even an added image or two!