2011 Capture Your Babie Contest Rules & FAQs

Here's a sample image from what to expect....

Too bad this little man isn't eligible to enter the contest because I think he would win!!

Senior Announcements

I must say that these announcements are among my favorites so far! Printed on linen paper as a trifold 5x5 announcement, I think they sum Jessie up pretty well!! Of course, she is an easy subject to photograph...

Mother's Day Promotion

This Mother's Day, I am extremely grateful for my mom who just had open heart surgery 6 weeks ago. She's doing great and I spent a few weeks in California. I thought I was there to help her recover, but I think the "mom" in her came out and SHE was trying to do my laundry and make my bed and take care of my 2 youngest. Go figure!!

I am also grateful for my little ones and feel honored for the privilege of being called "Mommy", "Mom", "Mama" and now "Ma" by my little man.

To help you celebrate this Mother's Day, we are offering gift certificates. When you buy a gift certificate, it will give you approximately a 30% savings off the face value. For example...a $500 gift certificate will only cost you $350. A $750 gift certificate will cost you $500 and a $1,000 gift certificate will cost $750. The only catch to getting this savings is that you must purchase the gift certificate by Mother's Day...this coming Sunday. Call me at 757.566.3004 or e-mail me at jodi@capturethismoment.com for more information. (Sessions don't need to happen this weekend and can also be used for any type of photography that we offer...not just mom related!)

And we also offer jewelry with portraits now!

Cherry Blossoms and More!

What started out as a journey to see the beloved cherry blossoms in DC turned out to be a full adventurous day, that's for sure! We made it to DC in record time thanks to our race car driver (the g'pa of our cute subject). But deciding against the metro to park closer to the monuments, we ended up taking a wrong turn and ended up in Georgetown. We just happened to pass Georgetown Cupcake Co., the cupcake shoppe I have been dying to go to for a year now. So...we just had to stop! And I had a lemon cherry one. Mmmm... (I love getting lost in fun places!) An hour later, we finally found parking and were on our way to the blossoming cherry trees...with millions of other people. But again took a detour to play amongst the willow trees. We did make it to the cherry trees...eventually.... I'm thinking we need to do a day of shooting in Georgetown. Any takers?!?!

Winter Moments - February 26 & 27, 2010

Come join us on February 26 & 27 for "Winter Moments." The session fee for each 20 minute mini-session is $50 and collections begin at $150. We've painted some walls and are ready to chase away the winter blues!

Collections include a unique product with some individual prints and are as follows:

$350

5x5 album includes 20 images

2 8x10s

2 5x7s

8 wallets

5 Facebook images

$200

6x6 canvas gallery wrap

4 5x7s

4 Facebook images

$150

5x10 panel with 3 images

3 5x7s

2 Facebook images

There is no age limitation for "Winter Moments" and families are welcome. Special pricing applies to "Winter Moments" only, not to regular sessions. A la carte items may only be purchased after a collection has been purchased. $50 session fee is due at the time of booking session.

If you have any questions or would like to book a session, call 757.566.3004 or e-mail jodi@capturethismoment.com.

Katy & David...June 20, 2009...Williamsburg, Virginia

It was an honor to photograph Katy & David's wedding last month at the Wren Chapel in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you haven't been to the Wren Chapel at The College of William & Mary, you really have to take a tour! Katy & David...thanks for making the day fun for us and for the history lessons along the way! Enjoy!!

Shayna Walker from Williamsburg Wedding Design coordinated the wedding and The Flower Cupboard created the beautiful floral arrangements. The reception was held at the Alumni House at The College of William & Mary.

The Good Ole' Barn...

I fell in love with this old barn where we did the Anderson family portraits. When I see old barns and houses, I often wonder about the lives that were lived in that very spot. And the fact that the weathered textures and colors create great backgrounds is a plus!



If you book a family session by midnight tonight, you will receive a complimentary DVD slideshow of your family's portrait session (you can't print from this DVD; just watch it like a movie!). To book, please call 757.566.3004 or email info@capturethismoment.com.

Facebook

Are you a fan of Capture This Moment Photografie on Facebook yet?  If not, become one today to receive special offers and updates on our studio's happenings! 

If you refer 3 friends who become fans of our Facebook page by midnight tonight, we will enter you into a drawing for a $5 gift card to Barnes and Noble.  To enter, simply have your friends become fans and then email info@capturethismoment.com with the names of your referrals.

Congrats to Thomas Nelson Class of 2009!!

Congratulations to the nursing students at Thomas Nelson! I'm sure you're happy to be done with books for a while...until the Boards roll around! Today's "May Moment" is for all nursing graduates...when you book a regular family session by the end of May, we'll give you a $100 portrait credit.

First Moments

Are you or someone you know expecting a baby this year?  Our First Moments package is designed so that you and your family can continue to cherish your baby's first year for many years to come.  When you purchase the First Moments package, you receive five portrait sessions at key milestones over the course of baby's first year, 24 custom-designed 5x5 baby announcements, and a personalized 8.5x11 coffee table book, full of images from throughout your baby's first year. 

And now for today's May Moment -- If you purchase the First Moments Package by midnight on Wednesday, May 13th, you will receive an additional 24 baby announcements (valued at $125) with our compliments.  For more information or to purchase the package now, please call 757.566.3004 or email info@capturethismoment.com.

April Showers Winner

Congratulations to Elisa Lemmon, the winner for our "April Showers Bring May Flowers" drawing.  Elisa won a $5 gift card to Barnes and Noble for submitting this image of 3 flowers.

  Stay tuned for more May Moments!

Senior May Moments

For the month of May only, we are waiving senior portrait session fees! All rising seniors who book their portrait session before midnight on May 31st will not have to pay a session fee -- savings of $150! The session must take place by September 1st. The senior portrait session can be in studio or on location, or a combination of both. There's no limit to the number of wardrobe changes, so have fun with it!

The first rising senior to contact us to book a senior portrait session in response to this post will get a preview party at the studio! Bring up to 10 of your friends to preview your images and we'll provide the pizza or Chick-Fil-A -- your choice.

April Showers...

April showers bring May flowers!

Take a photo of 3 flowers and e-mail them to info@capturethismoment.com. We will randomly select one name of those who post and the winner will get a $5 gift card to Barnes and Noble (which you can also use at their Starbucks Cafe).

May Birthdays

Know someone with a May birthday?  Let Capture This Moment Photografie capture that celebration for you!  If you book a regular family or child session by midnight tomorrow night, (May 8), I will also photograph an hour of the birthday festivities for you.  You'll be free to enjoy these special moments while I enable you to treasure them forever!  After the party, I'll post a slideshow of the images on Facebook for you to share with your friends and family.  To book now, please call 757.566.3004 or email jodi@capturethismoment.com.

Babie Contest 2009 video

Okay...the final Babie Contest is over so thankfully life is back to normal again!  Enjoy this video of the participants...the winners are at the very end!

Family Portraits

It's times like these that I miss our families.  I still don't miss SoCal much, but I do wish we could get together a little more frequency like all of you guys!  Thanks for honoring me by asking me to photograph your family!

Sneak Peaks from Part 2

Snow White...

I did this shot in flipflops last night when it was 22 degrees.  When you spend most of your life in Southern California and make "snowmen" out of tumbleweeds (seriously!!), I guess you do crazy things when the snow falls.  

Address and Directions

We are located at 110 Depot Street in Toano, Virginia 23168.  From Williamsburg, take Route 60 towards Toano.  You'll pass Equilibrium, a workout studio, and the Post Office.  Depot Street will be your next immediate right turn.  We are the second driveway on the right.  Our studio is in a white 2 story house that sits behind a one story white house.  Please call us at 757.849.8566 if you have any questions.  We are generally here Monday through Friday from 10AM to 3:30PM or by appointment.

Facebook Images & Mommie Calling Cards

Facebook Images: Order $300 or more and we will post 2 images (with our compliments!) of our favorite images on Facebook so you can share them with your family and friends.  (Ask us for more details.)

50 Mommie Calling Cards: Ever scramble to find paper and a pencil while arranging a playdate at the park?  Not anymore!  Just whisk out your custom mommie calling cards.  Your favorite image will grace your old-fashioned-turned-contemporary calling card.  No charge to you with your order of $500 or more.