The devastation in Haiti is unimaginable, and it saddens me.  My husband happened to grow up on the other side of the island in the Dominican, so we’ve been glued to the news watching in disbelief, wishing I can do something.  Thanks to Michele of PinkleToes Photography, and Lyndsay Stradtner of Life in Motion Photography, who started Helping Hearts, I’m joining in an effort to help out with the situation in Haiti. But, we need you, too! Here’s the deal:

You could win a photo session for your child(ren) or high school senior!

• This session will be photographed by myself and will be held in Lexington before April 4th, 2010.
• Session is for up to 3 children (or one senior) and will last between 1-1.5 hours.
• Winner will also receive 20 fully processed, high resolution images on CD. Print to your heart’s content!

How to win:

• Make a MINIMUM donation of $10 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
• Forward a copy of your receipt to info@zoombugphotos.com.
• All entries must be RECEIVED by midnight (Eastern time) on January 31th Febuary 2, 2010 (extended due to email problems).
• Winner will be drawn at random and announced on February 1st 3rd.
• You can enter as many times as you’d like, but each entry must be the minimum $10 donation.

Other details:

• Session participants must sign a model release.
• Session must be held in Lexington by April 4th.
• If the winner does not claim his/her prize by Feb. 5th or cannot claim the prize, then another winner will be drawn.

But wait! There’s more!

If you are a photographer and would like to hold your own Helping Hearts event to help Haiti, please contact us ASAP so we can send you everything you need to get started!

And PLEASE blog, Tweet or share this link on Facebook! You can also follow Helping Hearts on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

ETA:  Deadline extended to 2/2/10 to get your entries in due to email problems I had this past week!

Zoombug Photos is participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)

Are your loved ones North America’s Cutest Family? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car!

Model Search Special:
$150.00 entrance fee includes a 60-minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).

Grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts. The winning family also receives a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc’ and international recognition.

Call 859.494.0965 or email info@zoombugphotos.com now to enter your family in this exciting contest.

*Contest open to residents of the US and Canada. For more information, visit http://sandypucmodels.com/.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks, and I am just barely catching up before the next storm sweeps by. I am heading into my busy season, and my September is fully booked. So if you are thinking of fall/holiday session, now is the time to book. Holiday order deadline is November 20, last session for holiday delivery is November 8.

On to the new exciting products that I’ve added…

1. The first is the slideshow set to music, for viewing on your TV or computer. This is a great way for you to keep all the images for years to come, and it’s an economical option at only $150. They come in a nice case too!

2. You’ve asked for it – so here it is. A full digital package with every single edited image on DVD with reprint rights, so you can print as many copies as you want. It comes with easy to follow instructions, and lab suggestions. Priced at $950, it’s over $350 saving from a la carte prices. This comes in a gorgeous custom designed photo CD case like the one below:

3. A step down from the above, is the mini digital package, for $350, that includes 12 of your favorite images in high resolution with the rights to reprint. Also comes in the same custom designed photo CD case.

4. Last but not least, is the keepsake Box for $350. I fell in love with those beautiful boxes. You’ll get all your session proofs in 5×7, and store or display them in this beautiful custom designed keepsake box:

If you had a session in the past year, and are interested in any of those products, let me know by September 1st, and get $50 off.

I am so excited about doing those mini sessions! Join me in a gorgeous location…full of blooming flowers!
Limited availability, so book your time slot fast! Here are the details:

I thought I would extend a one time offer to my clients!

I’ll be making some space in my hard drives by archiving all past sessions (6 months or older, of course).  So if you had a session from September of 2008 or before, here’s the deal:

- DVD of all the processed images, with a release form to reprint for $150… over $500 saving!
- or a DVD slide show of all the images set to music for $40… over $50 saving!
- Your session must have taken place before 10/01/2008 (if you are not sure – send me an email).
- Your payment must be received by Sunday 3/29/09.

If you are interested, please send me an email to info@zoombugphotos.com. 

Early  “HAPPY SPRING”!!!

This is from a recent birthday party…18-month old cutie:

Zoombug Photos is now on Facebook! Here are the links to the GROUP, and FAN PAGE. Feel free to join. I’ll be posting current promotions, event details, and most recent work there. Hope to see you there

On a different note. Our pup turned ONE this past week. So happy birthday, Cocoa!!! Here she is playing in the snow a couple of weeks ago:

We are expanding into the High School Senior market and need your help!

We are seeking 10 seniors to start our portfolio, 5 girls and 5 guys.
These seniors will receive a complementary session, an 8×10 of the image of their choice and 24 wallets, and a short video like the one below! Additional prints will be available for 25% off our regular prices.

I was honored to be featured in my first photo display at Central Baptist Hospital. The four framed newborn photographs will be displayed in the newly remodeled mother and baby rooms at the hospital!

Here’s a snapshot that my husband took of me at the open house:

Special thanks to Shari Stewart for putting it all together! It was great meeting you.

If you’re running out of ideas or time for gifts, consider a gift certificate to Zoombug Photos!

Email me for details

Here are the current standings:

(10) bran new twins 34%
(3) fun couple 25%
(5) angel baby 10%
(7) marty 8%
(8) wrapped up 8%
(4) family time 5%
(6) beautiful bride 3%

It’s a close race for third place, but the fight is not over for 1st and 2nd! Get your votes out by Saturday