My Poor Neglected Blog - Kari Smith Photography Newborn Photographer - Freetown, Indiana

Wow - its been a while.... ooops. I have been working on updating the website www.karismithphoto.com to reflect the new sophisticated, chic look that I unveiled in January on my Facebook page. Kinda forgot about this bloggy. :-(

I am looking into hosting on a new format for my blog and having a custom blog address instead of one that has blogspot or wordpress in the address. Trying to decide which is the best route to go right now and I plan to have the new blog up and going by May. Fingers crossed.

Meanwhile - how about a couple sweet little newborns to kick off the 2011 postings???

Baby M - 8 sweet days old

Baby B - 11 days old

Till next time --
 Kari

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PSA's - Kari Smith Photography - Freetown, Indiana Photographer

(Warning - long post! Hey I've got alot to update you on!)

Hey everyone! Well, the holidays are official upon us. With Thanksgiving just a couple days away, the hustle and bustle of the season begins. I am actually in the spirit this season! I already made a new swag for our front door and its already up. Probably will put up our tree and other decorations on Friday.

What's that you say? No Black Friday shopping? NO WAY! I really don't enjoy the crowds and the non-existent deals.  I have gone a couple of times only to be disappointed when the 1 thing I wanted was already gone, like 5 minutes after the doors opened.

SOOOOOO------ how about I offer you some deals that won't be gone 5 minutes after 5am? Like that? I know I do!!

Thanksgiving Weekend Flyer

I will have a special that runs Thursday through Sunday that are really great deals for reprints from your session. The only catch is that they cannot be used in conjunction with each other. You knew there's be fine print didn't you?

Kari Smith Photography Black Friday special will run from 12:01 am  to 11:59 pm Friday. These deals will be good for future sessions that take place in 2011. Think of it as advanced investing :)


AND....... my cyber monday special will rock your socks!!! That's all I 'm gonna say about that! :)

 The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals will be available for purchase right from my website. The pages will go live at 12:01 am on each respective morning.

The fine print is on each page, so make sure you check it out before you purchase.

In other news - The deadline to order to ensure you recieve it before Christmas is December 11th. Of course I will let you order after that, but there will be a "fine" for your procrastination! LOL - but seriously - there will be a charge.


Have you been keeping up with the Countdown to Christmas Specials I have been posting on here? If not - shame on you!! Head on over and be a fan, then you can keep up with all the goings on at Kari Smith Photography. You should be following here too -ya know! just at the bottom, click follow.


 Wow - if your still here - you must really love me! How about a picture to wrap it all up?

Beautiful Sunset Family Photo - © 2010 Kari Smith Photography

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Simply Sunday - Kari Smith Photography - Columbus, Indiana Photographer - Family, Children, Seniors, Newborns

 

Such a gorgeous couple! Enjoy your day!

I Heart Faces Entry - Silhouette Week - Kari Smith Photography - Family Photographer, Trafalgar, Indiana

I haven't submitted an entry to I Heart Faces in a while. But this week I just knew I had to enter this picture! So timeless with G-pa chasing his grandson, caught this one just right as I was actually shooting the other family members.

G-pa and his little buckaroo

Such a sweet memory for this family!!!

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Can you believe its November Already? - Kari Smith Photography - Freetown, Indiana Newborn Photographer

Wow!! Where has this year gone? Soon we will be celebrating a whole new year to make memories and be thankful for all that we have been blessed with in life. The craze on Facebook this month is to list something you are thankful for everyday. I am thankful for so many things in my life! God has blessed me with a beautiful daughter, a loving husband, a wonderful family that supports me in all my endeavors. Really what more could a person ask for? (well...... lol!)

This time of year I try to reflect on all the joys and even heartaches that have been brought to my family over the course of the year. We have lost loved ones, struggled with conceiving a baby, and had financial hardship. But even as I sit here typing those heartaches out, I struggle to find times when the bad really outdid the good! We have all been blessed with good health, we have a roof over our heads, OVERFLOWING love for each other! My faith has brought me through the rough times and soared me in times of joy. Our God is a wonderful loving God! Today He is blessing us with another miracle of life!

I am writing this post a day ahead of time (its really Thursday) :), because as I speak my sister is at the hospital in labor preparing to deliver her second baby - a little boy! I can not wait to see him - which is actually where I will be in the morning! My sis's daughter has nicknamed her little brother "Mater"  - yes from Cars fame. I'm sure his nickname will stick, she has nicknamed all of us and even though she knows our real names, she calls us by her chosen nickname for each of us. So as baby Mater enters the world today, even though Mamoo (thats me) and Tayjum won't be there to greet him, you better believe we will be there bright and early in the morning!

We have tentatively set a couple days as possibilities next week to take his newborn pictures. You have no idea how excited I am for those!!! I have been prepping for weeks now. I have knitted blankets and hats (still have one on the needles), shopped for bowls and other cool props, created new backdrops, and scoured stalked the amazing talents of Carrie Sandoval, Beth Jansen, and Kelley Ryden for inspiration. If you have time, check these ladies out - you will be in love! Even if you can't see the beauty of their photography, the amazing-ness of the tiny beings they have captured will melt your heart!!

Soooo..... be on the look out next week over on my Facebook page for Mater's announcement and pictures!

Enjoy your weekend! I am taking a break from blogging this weekend to spend time with my family and our new little guy. See you all Monday!

Before and After Thursday - Kari Smith Photography -Columbus, Indiana Child Photographer

This weeks Before and After is an image of my daughter that I took as part of her pictures for her 3rd birthday. This session was an urban setting in downtown Columbus, Indiana. Columbus has so many cool little places tucked away in its alleys. Love going there and discovering new places to shoot.

What to Wear Wednesday - Kari Smith Photography, Indiana Child and Senior Photographer

This weeks WTWW is brought to you by the gals over at Inspire Me Baby. First up we have ideas for sibling session for winter:

http://inspiremebaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/wtwsiblingwinter.jpg

And ideas for senior girls:

http://inspiremebaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/wtwseniors.jpg

I was at my local home improvement store the other day and I was inspired by their paint swatch "go-togethers." The colors were amazing together - and who would have ever thought that some colors would go together? Next time you happen to be at the paint store or improvement store, go check out their swatches, you never know how you may be inspired to put together an outfit for your self or your family.

Prepping for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!!! - Kari Smith Photography - Freetown, Indiana

In prepping for the Holiday season ahead, just wanted to give a heads up that Kari Smith Photography will be running a Black Friday sale, a Cyber Monday sale and a special Thanksgiving weekend long deal.

If there is something you would like to see on special - leave me a comment and I will see what I can work out.

Details to be released Mid-November. Stay tuned!

Current Specials and Promotions - Kari Smith Photography - Freetown, Indiana

I thought that comprising a list of the specials and promotions I have going on right now would be helpful. As always - to take advantage of these offers, email or call me and mention the offer. Offers are listed by expiration date.

Holiday Cards -

Special for any sessions booked before November 13th and order their Holiday cards with a picture from the session: 1 hour session, 50 4x8 single sided cards, and 2 5x7 gift prints for $125...... or choose 5x7 linen folded cards and one 8x10 gift print for $150

Moms-to-be Newborn special -

Book your newborn session with me during one of the first 14 days after your due date and I will give you 25 birth announcements customized just for you. The announcements will be ready to address and mail. This special will be good through November 20th.... So book now and send your session fee to score this great deal. A $25 dollar value.

Christmas Mini-Session -

If I could secure a really cool location for a mini-session marathon for Holiday Card pictures of you and your family in early December, who would be interested? I'm thinking the 4th of December. I'm thinking fun bundled up session ;) I have lots of ideas but don't want to spill the beans till I get a location secured. Please let me know the interest in this offer. The price would be $100 and include 25 Holiday cards with one picture from your session.

 Print credit with session -

Looking to have a few family or childrens pictures done before the Holidays? I am offering up to a 1 hour session for $75 with a $25 print credit on purchases of over $100.  Offer good through December 31st, 2010.

 

Before and After Thursday - Kari Smith Photography - Indiana Senior Photographer

Today I would like to share a before and after with you. This beautiful senior had braces that she wanted removed in her final pictures. Brace removal is a premium service that is offered by Kari Smith Photography for your portraits.

Such a beautiful young lady!

Interested in using my services for braces removal on your portraits? Contact me and I will give you all the details kari@karismithphoto.com

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Senior Models Call for Applications - Kari Smith Photography - Indiana Senior Photographer

I am currently accepting applications for Senior Model Reps for the class of 2012. Fill out the form below and tell me a little about yourself.
I will choose my models in late January/early February. I will hold an informational meeting for my models in late February. Models and their parents are required to attend.

Fill out my form!

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The W Family - Kari Smith Photography - Brown County Indiana Family & Children's Photographer

I had the opportunity to photograph this adorable little family. These two boys kept me laughing the entire shoot. Mr Serious and Mr Crack-up. So much fun.
Their mom chose to have their session at Brown County State Park. The leaves are falling and the ground is covered in a beautiful blanket of orange, reds, and browns.The park has so many little gems tucked away that most would never see as a great backdrop for pictures.

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Simply Sunday - Kari Smith Photography - Freetown, Indiana

A new feature here on Kari Smith Photography Blog is Simply Sunday. I plan to post one random image I have taken that week or from a fellow photographer that speaks to  me. It may be from a session or just from everyday life, what ever I may feel inspired by. Enjoy!!

© Cheryl Hanner Photography 2010

This image was taken by my dear friend Cheryl Hanner of Cheryl Hanner Photography as part of our family pictures a couple weeks ago. I just love the interaction she was able to capture between my daughter and I.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Christmas Gift Ideas - Kari Smith Photography - Freetown, Indiana

Looking for a personalized gift for someone on your gift list for this year? Kari Smith Photography offers several specialty products that would be fabulous gifts for that hard to buy for person.

The Lariat Photo necklace is a beautiful piece that any mom or grandma would love to wear capturing an image of her child or grandchildren.

A beautiful Gallery Wrapped Canvas would make a stunning gift to adorn the walls of a loved one. Thinking about a more detailed display? Contact me and we can work together to create a Gallery Collection. We can arrange several of the images from your session in an artful wall display of canvases.

How about Dad? These easel back mounted prints are a great modern display for images for a shelf or desk. They come in 5x7 and 8x10 sizes.

The always popular and totally cool Accordion Albums. These little guys pack a big wow factor! Custom created for you to coordinate with your session images, they showcase your images in an artful manner. Think of them as the modern brag book for moms and grandparents!

Storyboards are also a great gift idea. They encompass a few images from your session and make a great wall display.

 

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Abbie - Senior Slide Show- Kari Smith Photography - Columbus, Indiana Senior Photographer

I had the opportunity to photograph Miss Abbie a couple weeks ago. Abbie is a beautiful young lady and talented athlete. Abbie runs cross country and her team is nationally ranked - quite and accomplishment. She has a state championship ring that we showcased.

We decided on a mixed shoot, urban and natural and downtown Columbus, Indiana is the perfect place to find both.  So much fun discovering new locations and hidden gems tucked away in downtown areas. Can't wait till my next session in Columbus!

What to Wear Wednesday - Kari Smith Photography - Indiana Photographer

Ever had a hard time trying to dress your family for an event? What about coordinating for family pictures?
Yikes, right? Several fellow photographers have started Wardrobe Wednesdays or What to Wear Wednesday. What a great idea!


http://www.facebook.com/#!/WardrobeWednesday

Become a fan on Facebook and go to the photos tab to find really great ideas for your next event!

Today's share comes from Stephanie Reeder. Thanks Stephanie for putting together these great outfits!
http://www.stephaniereeder.com/blog/?p=914


Did you know that Piperlime.com has a Style It Your Way feature? No- well go check it out. You can put together head-to-toe looks and shop right from there.

Gap also seems to have great outfits put together and if you are looking to coordinate but not match, why not use the same clothing line? The colors will complement each other and you will look like rock stars! :)

Holiday Greeting Card Designs

I wanted to showcase the Holiday Greeting Cards here on the blog today as well as give some pricing information.
First up - the cards!!!

I will offer two size options for most of the cards - 4x8 and 5x7. A minimum order from your session of 100 is required for the purchase of holiday cards. Cards may be ordered in quanitites of 25.

       4x8 Cards                                                                  5x7 Cards 
25 - $20.00                                                                        $25.00
50 - $40.00                                                                        $45.00
75 - $55.00                                                                        $65.00
100 - $70.00                                                                      $75.00


Pricing include envelopes for mailing.

Deadline for ordering Holiday cards is November 13th. Any orders placed after this will incur a rush charge.