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I knew I’d have a hard time deciding which of these to preview. And there are still a ton of beautiful shots just waiting for a few minor tweaks. No wonder, when you have such a beautiful model to work with!! Rachel wanted some shots w/her car so we met up at the downtown parking deck to have some fun with that. After taking a few out and around town a thunderstorm drove us back to the deck where we had even more fun! Rachel, you look awesome in these! Hope you guys like the previews!

My very beautiful and talented friend, Maria Gloria Cardarelli is asking for your help! Maria is in the running to be part of next year’s Athens Dancing With the Stars!! To get her coveted spot, she needs to raise money for a very worthwhile organization: Project Safe. Project Safe is a non-profit organization working to end domestic violence through preventative and educational programs, crisis intervention and ongoing supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Their advocacy systems, which help provide legal help to obtain orders and press charges against abusive individuals, change lives in our community and liberate the mentally and physically oppressed, frustrated and vulnerable victims of abuse.

You can donate by going to the Project Safe link above and clicking on the Dancing With the Athens Stars link and selecting Maria – contestant #3 or by contacting Maria at 706-255-5522. There will also be special nights (certain Wednesdays in August) at the Hilltop Grille in Athens where you can come and hear music and have wonderful food and a percentage of the sales will go to support Project Safe through Maria’s campaign. The first one is August 11th and it’s a Caribbean Night featuring the rhythm of Los Pleneros del Caribe and complimentary appetizers will be provided by Plantation Quail. Don’t miss it!!!!

There will also be events at Casa Mia in the month of August! For more information about either restaurant and these events, go to http://www.hilltopgrille.com/ and http://casamiatapas.com/

IT IS THROUGH GIVING THAT WE RECEIVE!

As promised, Holland Photography is pleased to announce a digital sessions sale! We will be offering a limited number of special digital sessions. The cost of the session is $500 and includes your session fee and all* of your full resolution final proofs presented to you on a flash drive with full printing rights! This is a savings of $350! You will also receive 25% off any additional orders you place from these sessions including prints AND boutique items (Christmas card time is just around the corner!).

Sessions are only available between August 21 and September 19th and there are a limited number being offered so hurry before they are gone! To reserve your session contact me for available times. The full fee is due at the time of booking to reserve your spot – no exceptions. Can not be combined with any other sales, discounts, coupons or gift certificates.

*(approximately 20-40 final proofs per session)

Today I did some pics of sweet Declan and his mommy. You may remember him from his newborn pics HERE. I can’t believe how quickly he’s growing! And still cute as a button!! I hope to see him again very soon as he is THIS close to being able to sit up on his own! I can’t wait!!

This is just a “Formal Announcement” to let you know about a few upcoming pricing and policy changes. These changes go into effect July 15th, 2010.

Session Fee – Session fee will increase to $100.  Please remember to pay your session fee at the time of booking in order to hold your spot. Fall is a very busy season and weekend spots go very quickly. Unpaid session fees may result in your session time possibly being given to someone else.

Gallery Hosting – The length of time for galleries to be hosted will now be 14 days. The early bird discount will remain the same.

Digital Collections – The minimum purchase requirement will be dropped on digital collections however you will soon see new pricing on the digital collections to compensate for that.

Just a reminder about the popularity for doing fall sessions and to let you know that my availability this fall will go quickly. If you are planning on doing a session this fall you will want to contact me asap to get it on my calendar.

I WILL be doing some North Georgia Mountain sessions in the Dillard, GA area on October 16 and 17. More information will be posted on that later but mark your calendar!

Look for announcements for sales and specials in the coming months! As always, thank you for your business!