The Lee Family

Yup, I found another great spot for portraits.  I met the Lee Family out there recently and we got some great family photographs.  Angela really likes the more traditional portraits so this background made for some nice pictures.  I'm thinking of having a one day only special at this site so I'll let everyone know more when I find out when I plan on doing this.  Anyhow, here are some of my favorite images from the session.

New Year's Baby Contest!

With New Year's just around the corner, I started to think about babies.  Yup, you heard it right, babies.  You know, the image of the New Year's Baby wearing a diaper, sash and top hat.  That got me to thinking that maybe it's time to look at my newborn packages and see what worked and what clients were wanting these days.

So without much ado, you can view and/or download my new price list on my website at www.asliceoflifephoto.com.  Just click on RATES and then BABIES & BELLIES.  It's as simple as that.  And if having new better pricing wasn't wonderful enough, I'm having a contest in honor of 2013:

THE FIRST NEWBORN SESSION TO BOOK WITH A SLICE OF LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY BETWEEN JANUARY 1ST AND JANUARY 10TH WILL RECEIVE $200.13 IN FREE PRINT CREDIT.  Newborn must be between the ages of newborn and 10 days old to qualify.

So let all your expectant friends know about my contest.  And I wish all of you and your families a wonderful and joyous holiday season!

Black Friday Specials !!

Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Photoshop!

Anyone who knows me knows that I love anything different.  I always like to be the first in the area to offer cool new products to my clients.  So when I saw these amazing graphics that could add "rain" to any photograph, I hopped on it.  (No pun intended since my last name is Hopp.)

Here is a before & after of an image using this Photoshop graphic.  To see it larger and better, just click on the image.  I will be offering this special effect as one of my "H Series" upgrades.  Now if we could only get it to actually rain here in San Diego, wouldn't that be nice?

20% off Metal Shapes or Holiday Cards in October !

I've had such wonderful compliments on the metal shapes I offer that I decided to do a special this month.  Order any photograph taken by me and have it printed on one of many different offered shapes & sizes, and receive 20% off.  There are no limits!  Metal shapes can be made with either our beehive, easel or stand out mounts.

Your order must be placed and paid for by October 26th to get the 20% discount.  Regular prices for these cool looking metal shapes can be viewed and/or printed out from my website at www.asliceoflifephoto.com.  Just click on RATES, go to "family/children pricing," and click on the price list link.

There are many different size and cutout options and I have samples if you want to come by and look at them.  What a great holiday gift whether for yourself or a family member!

And speaking of the holidays, we are also offering 20% off holiday cards that are ordered and paid for by October 26th.  Yup, I know what you're thinking, isn't is waaaaaaay too early to order holiday cards?  But wouldn't it be great to have a couple of weeks in November to address all your cards and have them sent out by December 1st?  You would be the envy of all your friends & family, I promise!  They would think of you as being so organized, and hey, that's why I'm there to help.  I like making you look good!  Check out my HUGE assortment of December Holiday Card templates at www.bluemelon.com/sliceoflife.

Pumpkin Patch Special !

Because my clients loved the pumpkin patch photographs I took the last two years at Bates Nut Farm, I'm doing it again this year.  But you'll love this one even more because I'm including the high resolution files as part of the package.  What could be better?

There are a very limited amount of appointments available, so if you want to take advantage of this special, you better call today to reserve your spot.  The dates I am offering this special are:

• Sunday, October 7th..............$300
• Tuesday, October 16th...........$225
• Wednesday, October 17th......$225

The special includes 30 minutes of photography and the unretouched high resolution files from the session.  You can use these images for printing up to 8x12 prints, holiday cards, and uploading to your Facebook page or other computer sites.  If you're interested, call Heidi at 760.739.9580.

The Pumpkin Patch will be open
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. weekdays
and 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekends

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Annual Holiday Portrait Special....drumroll pleeeease!

Yup, it's that time of year again.  With this extremely hot weather we are having late into our summer, it's hard to conceive that fall is right around the corner and soon enough the holidays will follow.  As promised, I always do my holiday portrait special from October 1st through November 15th.  So as I was sitting here contemplating what I should offer this year, I went back and forth on what all of you would enjoy the most.  (besides cooler weather!)  And without further ado, here it is!

30 Minute Local Family Portrait Session

**plus**

either a 12x12 or 11x14 collage

$150 weekdays

$175 weekends

(regularly $225)

Since collages are my newest big seller, and I have a huge selection of templates to choose from, I thought this would be new and different.  Now you can select several of your favorite images and I will custom design a beautiful work of art to display on your wall!  You can view my collage templates at http://www.bluemelon.com/sliceoflife, just click on "custom collages."

You are always welcome to upgrade your package to a larger collage, add on holiday cards (or purchase a custom designed holiday card file to print your own), and/or order more photographs as gifts for family & friends.  Hey, you know me, I'm totally flexible!

So please make sure to call me and book your appointment soon.  There will be a limited number of sessions available and once November 15th passes, this special will be over.  In the meantime, keep cool and enjoy our San Diego weather!

Metal Print Sale -- 25% Off in May!

Been thinking about getting one of those cool new metal prints but not quite sure yet?  Well then, wait no more!  During the month of May, you can purchase any size or type of metal print for 25% off our already low prices.  Check out some of the samples below, or go bold with one of our 10x20 or 16x20 wall floats!!

Now Offering Matted Prints!

Who needs to spend all that extra money having your print matted by professional framers to make it look better?  Heidi is now offering mat design graphics for your images and will soon have a gallery of designs to choose from.  Here's a sneak peak of two of the most recent additions:

Children's Springtime Special a Huge Success

Thank you to all those who signed up for my Springtime Special this year.  For only $99, they received a 30 minute session and one accordion album of the best images.  With Easter just around the corner, I got out my easter baskets and parents dressed their little ones in bright pastels.  Here is probably my favorite image of the event:

Social Media Headshot Special in April

April showers may bring May flowers, but it's also a great month to do "spring cleaning" and get a new headshot for all your social media needs!  During the month of April, A Slice of Life Photography will be offering a 15 minute session plus one retouched high resolution file for the great price of $65, regularly $100.  Call Heidi at 760-739-9580 to schedule your session today.

It's Contest Time Again!

I'm having another contest!  Go to my Facebook Portrait Page, (www.facebook.com/asliceoflifeportraits) and you will find these cute little newborn hats and my contest.  Share that link with any pregnant person you know because this contest is open to everyone. I'm giving away a FREE half hour newborn session plus one 5x7. All you have to do is "like" my FB portrait page and let me know which newborn hat is your favorite. I will select one person randomly to receive the free session on March 31st.
 

Children's Springtime Special!

It may seem a little nippy still these days, but my daffodils are starting to bloom and the freesias won't be far behind.  What does that mean to me?  Springtime will soon be here with all the beautiful colors and smells in my garden.  So for the time of February 15th thru March 31st, I am offering a 30 minute session plus 3x3 accordion album of the best images for only $99!  That's over half off!

For a slight additional charge you can purchase prints, duplicate albums for grandma and grandpa, or a music slide show to post to Facebook.  And don't forget my newest items including purse charms and key rings too.  I'll even have my cute little rabbits hanging out for a few photographs.  Don't wait too long because there are a limited number of sessions available.  Call Heidi at 760.739.9580.

Special Delivery!

I am so excited to offer a new and exciting birth announcement design that has that "shabby chic" feel to it.  When I saw the simple vintage postcard look to this design, I knew I had to have it.  These birth announcements are press printed, double-sided and can be printed on bamboo card stock for a richer feel.  Prices for birth announcements can be viewed from my website under the RATES tab, and by clicking on custom cards and announcements.

Photo Purse Charm!

I found a new item to offer my clients...a custom photo purse charm.  I will be making these myself so I'm still waiting for all the pieces to come in but I thought I would give everyone a sneak peek.  I will be selling these for $35 and you can use any photograph taken by me and it will be set inside a 1x1" charm using archive resin.

There's another company offering this very thing for $38, but they charge another $9.95 for shipping.  So I wanted to be able to offer my clientele a similar product at a better price.  Let me know what you think!

Save Your Money on Frames!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love all things different.  When metal prints first came on the scene, I was overjoyed.  Then there were the really neat die cut cards...wow!!  Now two of my favorite new items have come together to make an exceptional way to present your treasured images...designer metal prints!  Here's a quick sample:

They can either be hung with a beehive hanger and bumpers, or hung with a metal stand out mount, or my favorite way with an easel back.  The color on these is just amazing!  And you can order them either with some great design graphics like you see above, or just as is.  You choose!

How much are these works of art, you ask?  Here's a quick run down on my pricing:

Fiji or Milan 8x8.......$ 65
Sydney 8x10.............$ 65
Benelux 8x11............$ 65
Fiji or Milan 12x12...$ 85
Sydney 11x14...........$125
Benelux 11x15.........$125
Benelux 15x21.........$200

So how can you not afford to get this great way to showcase your family?  Your friends & family will go nuts on how amazingly cool these metal prints are.  I know I did.