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Shanti is going to Doggie Day Care…

August 24, 2010 – 4:30 pm

Just sharing a little bit of my personal life here :)

Tomorrow we are trying Doggie Day Care for Shanti.  We went yesterday for her tempermant test and they said she’ll do great, but I feel like a mommy sending her 5 year old off to Kindergarten for the first time.  And, oh my gosh, what an annoying mom I’d be.  You should see the list that I have typed (yes, you read that right) out for the daycare people–no tug toys (remember her awful surgeries last year?), no playing outside if it is over 90 degrees out (she is a pug, you know), please practice “wait” and “leave it” with her…oy.  I’m sure these people can’t wait to see the back of me driving away!

I think that this could be a really good thing for her.  She’d have a chance to socialize with other dogs and also to meet new people.  But, yesterday, after we got back from the one hour assessment she was so exhausted she slept until this morning.  So, of course, the worrying begins (how can that be normal to be that tired, blah, blah, blah)–because, hey, that’s just how I roll.

Anyway, keep in mind this face tomorrow and send good thoughts her way!  I hear there’s a French Bulldog that will just love our Shanti!

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Proud member of NAPCP and HeArts Speak…

July 9, 2010 – 3:41 am

I am so proud to have recently been accepted into two very special professional organizations.

First, the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (www.napcp.com) Their mission is “to promote and support the artistry and integrity of the most talented, creative, and professional child photographers”.   It is an honor to be accepted into such good company of talent child photographers.

Second, HeArts Speak (www.heartsspeak.org).  They are a wonderful new organization whose focus is to connect animal artists with animal rescue groups in order to use their art to help get animals adopted.  Now, you all know how crazy I am about animals.  I am super excited to get started working with this organization to help give back some of the love that I get from my two dogs every day.

Just wanted to share my excitement and pride!  You can find out more about both on their websites and they are both also on Facebook.

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Sizzling summer specials!/Dallas Portrait Photographer

July 7, 2010 – 11:45 am

We have a couple of great specials going on right now at Shades of You.  Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly so please call or email if you would like to book a session.

First, we have our Mini Maternity Special-for all Mommies-to-Be due in August, September, or October.  Book a mini maternity session (half price/half time) and your newborn session is COMPLIMENTARY (if held within the first 2 weeks).  Yep, you heard correctly.  We know that times are tough right now and we still want our wondeful clients to have the experience of both sessions.

Second, we are having a Sliding Summer Sizzler Sale for all returning clients (you know I love ya!).  You can save up to 30% on ala carte prints for all sessions booked and held between July 10 and August 31st.  Here’s how it works:  10% off of your session fee AND your ala carte prints for each time you’ve previously been here (up to 30%).  So, if you’ve been here once you get 10% off your prints.  Twice?  You get 20% off.  Three or more?  30% off.  Please note that this is not to be used with other promotions or casting call sessions.

Finally, are you a new client?  If this is your first session, mention our blog and receive half off your session fee and a complimentary 5×7 with your portrait session.  Welcome to our little “family”.

Please call or email the studio if you are interested in booking your session.  See you soon!

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Our little birthday girl…

June 10, 2010 – 2:37 pm

Shanti is 3 years old today.  As you know, if you follow the blog, this past year was a tough one for her.  We had some big surgeries and some scary times.  It makes this birthday extra special.  We sure do love this little girl :)

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Meet Tucker….

March 4, 2010 – 8:29 am

Tucker actually lives down the street from me and is just a little bit older than my Shanti.  To be honest, he is so well behaved that he puts both of my dogs to shame.  And I think he just came that way!  Actually he has two little boys who love him to peices and he gets lots of loving and playing.

Anyway….is this boy adorable, or what?

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Oh Oscar…../Dog Photography

February 22, 2010 – 2:27 pm

Oh, how I waited for this little boy to come for his session. He is a mommy’s boy 100%, and I don’t mean that in a bad way. He is the cutest, sweetest, most loving little guy that you can imagine. No wonder his Mommy is just in love with him. I fell in love with him too!

And a very, very pooped little guy by the end of our time together..

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Pretty little Lola/Dallas Pet Photographer

February 16, 2010 – 12:51 pm

This little girl has more dresses than I do!  And she is the sweetest, most gentle little dog ever.  And a delicious snuggler too (as you can see in the pic of Lola and her “mommy”).  She is just a yummy girl.

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The cutest pugs ever!

June 14, 2009 – 12:57 pm

Okay, so I know that everyone thinks that their kiddos are the cutest…but seriously? Have you ever seen such cute pugs? I thought not. What a fun Sunday “activity”. Two of my favorite things at one time–taking pics and spending time with my dogs.  Ah…good times.

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