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Christmas in July!!!

Happy Christmas in July! Starting today until Wednesday July 31st you have the opportunity to save! There is a little something for everyone to take advantage of.
Check it out!

Seniors Class of 2014- Book your senior session by October 1st and save 50% off your session fee. (Please note that the retainer fee is due to set your session date.)

Family and Children- Purchase a $100 gift certificate and receive an additional $50 value to it. (Please note these gift certificates must be used between August 5th- November 15th. May be used toward mini specials)

Planning a wedding? Brides sign a contract for a 2013 or 2014 wedding and receive a complimentary 8x8 album.

Having an event? Book the Love Junkies Photo Lounge and save $200 off your coverage. We offer different backdrops, props and several printing options.  Head on over to Love Junkies to check out our latest work!

2012 Brings....

I notice everytime I come back to blogging it is about catching up or change. Yep here I go again. I know many of you do not get the newsletter and have missed out on my announcement and other news. So where do I want to start?? hmmmm...How about where the heck have I been???

Back in September I headed to Florida for vacation and a wedding. It was fabulous but I was not feeling fabulous. Feeling a little lazy for not being able to run after my kids or do the simple things I wanted to do made me upset. I decided I needed a change and thats when I started to eat better and exercise. Yes on vacation I started this...nice timing right?! The runs were slow and very hot. However the view was motivating enough to keep me going. Every morning I ran to the waterside and along a private drive with beautiful homes. The last night we were there we staged our own family photo which is my before picture I can use. Once I returned home I joined the Y, entered a few 5k's and changed my eating habits. The last 5 months were hard but worth it. I have lost a total of 30lbs so far. Feeling fabulous at 30 and I can now chase my kids without feeling winded.
Obviously along with this I was working but not as much. During this time I also launched Love Junkies with my friend Sarah Gaylor. Yes changes were being made but I knew more changes needed to be done. So what was next....well here we are.
I started MJP almost 6 years ago with children and family. It was everything to me and still is very near to my heart. However, 2012 bring many exciting changes in my life. Turning 30, the positive response to Love Junkies and the last year I will be offering children and family sessions. It took me many months to make this official. I had to be certain before I announced it. Now I am. Along with this I have changed the pricing structure for this last year. Children and family sessions will now be on a digital plan. I would like to think these new prices will give those a chance to experience MJP who might have not been able to before. I am limited to sessions each month now. I have several set dates per month planned out thru August.

Along with these changes brings more family time and a chance for me to return to school to finish my business degree. Something I really want to finish!

So now you know what I have been up to!

BUT there is still 8 months left in this year and my favorite event is happening next month. Our 5th annual FRESH FACE CONTEST!!! Stay tuned tomorrow as I post dates!

The G Family

I really get excited when another photographer asks me to photograph their family. Especially Sarah's family! You recognize her, right? We have been working alot together this past year and have really created a great friendship. Not to mention working relationship too.
 Sarah, Josh and their cutie pie Caelyn are very easy to work with. They came prepared and dressed beautifully! The day was a little warm but it did not phase us with the slight breeze hitting our faces. Thank you for a great session and I hope to see many of these images hanging in your home soon. :)

Sarah and family Please click to play slideshow

Best of 2010- Family

Fabulous Family Contest

Best of 2009- Family

Again I thank everyone for a wonderful 2009. This is the last best of 2009. Starting tomorrow will start my new year! Many new adventures for 2010.

The W Family

I had a great cold time with the W family last week. The wind blew and noses turned red but we still managed some great shots for their Holiday card.

Busy,Busy,Busy

It has been a very busy month! I wish I had time to post a teaser from every session but it is just not possible at the moment. So here is a little preview from several sessions and a wedding.

Fun Thursday!

So this past Thursday I met up with the Elliotts at North Bank. It started on an exciting note. Eric locked his keys in the car with his shirt he was suppose to wear and Mary had to take a fast drive home to get the spare. Of course....it was right at the height of rush hour!! No worries because we only started out a few minutes late. Not to mention the rain cleared and the sun came out.

Anyway, we really did have a good time. I focused on capturing family pictures and I think we have a few winners! Eric and Mary .....thanks for making me laugh!

Breezy Beach Session

The session above was a great casual session. We did have very very breezy..no windy conditions to work with. Constantly stopping to fix and comb out hair. The results prove our patience with the wind worked! Congrats to K on her senior year!

The Zoo Continued...

Chilled at the zoo

I don't have much time to type about the zoo sessions! I will say everyone including myself had a blast. The day was ChIlLED and man was it WiNDy!!! My secret weapon of the day....yellow flowers. ENJOY!

Franklin Park

Franklin Park has been such a wonderful place these last few months for sessions. You can always count on beautiful scenery!