Our biggest holiday promotion ever!

We're pulling out all the stops this year for our most comprehensive end-of-year sale. It's a three-parter:

1. $495 Albums! Our gorgeous leather books have never been priced so low. Get an 8x10 book with leather cover and 32 images in a gallery-style layout for only $495, and we speed up production so it arrives in time for Christmas. Email or call 419.243.2111 to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

2. BOGO Prints! Buy one, get one free!

If we photographed you in the last few years, your portraits or wedding photos have been made available for purchase at www.dmomentbooks.com - use the promotional code DOUBLES and we'll double your print order for free until 10/31/09. This is the perfect chance to finish up your collection of photos and get holiday gifts for free. Remember, we personally retouch every print you order online.

3. $50 family portraits and free rush shipping on our NEW holiday cards! Come to our annual portrait party on Sunday, November 1, for a $50 portrait session and use the promotional code FREESHIP75 for free, quick shipping on your holiday cards, or any order over $75. Email or call 419.243.2111 to set up your portrait session.

The fine print:

Album credit may not be used toward these special offers. Discounts and special prices are available for a limited time only. Conditions apply to the album special.

How could anyone forget Penny?

These were some of my faves from the whole shoot!

Penny, the keeshond. She's a very happy girl.

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Loo-uh-ville was lovely!

Don't call it "Louie-ville" -- it's "Loo-uh-ville". I learned the proper pronunciation over the weekend. I met some wonderful dogs, cats, and people, and enjoyed bulgogi at the fantastic Ramsi's Cafe on the World. I haven't visited a prettier city in a while.

Three Dog Bakery was the perfect location for the shoot, thanks again to owner Shelby for being so gracious. The sweet, scruffy terrier mix below is Truman, to whom Shelby belongs.

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Erin & Bill are engaged!

We thought these two were the cutest couple we'd seen this week. They even stand cute!

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Pet portraits in Louisville, KY!

We'll be photographing dogs, cats, and their people in Louisville on Saturday, March 28. A portion of profits will benefit WAGS, a group that does some wonderful and important work in Louisville. Registration is now open - it looks like our day is filling up already!

We'll be shooting at the super fun Three Dog Bakery, so your pet can spend his or her allowance on some yummy treats before your session, and you can check out all the cool merchandise and duds they sell.

Click here to see more of our pet portraits (or just scroll down and check out our recent blog entries) and click here to register for your session!

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Burgess and Nikki (and family)

We had the pleasure of meeting the adorable Newfie, Burgess, and the super cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Nikki, and their parents today. There was plenty of peanut butter and Tony Packo's to go around and a good time was had by all.

Here are just my favorites. Click on any image to enlarge.

Jill and Terrence's Wedding

Jill and Terrence got married at St. Pat's Historic downtown, and had a luxe tent reception at Belmont Country Club.

There are too many fantastic details to describe, but the checkerboard dance floor photographed particularly well. We recently heard several of these photos will be featured in The Knot Weddings magazine.

Click here for the slideshow!

Pam and Tom

Pam and Tom are an awfully cute couple, who came downtown to see us on a very cold day. They must be great models, because they don't look chilly at all.

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Rose and Evan's Engagement Session!

Rose and Evan came in for a quick photo shoot today - it was quicker than usual because of the cold weather.

You can see the winter light makes for some gorgeous photos though! Click on any photo to enlarge.






This last little vignette is my favorite - it's the elevator in our building, a DMP exclusive backdrop!

Valentine's Day Portrait Party!

We're hosting a huge Valentine's Portrait Party on Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15. Featuring our awesome "blank slate" backdrop and DMP's signature, laid-back approach.

Click here to hold your spot, and choose a date and time block. We'll email you back with a specific appointment time. We're only doing a limited number of sessions, and this price is too good to last.

$99 includes:

• a 30 minute photo session with our "blank slate" white backdrop. Bring your spouse, your mom, your kids, your dog, and whatever props you like - if it's legal, bring it.

• online proofing

• a $25 gift card toward prints

If you think you have too many ideas for 30 minutes, go ahead and book more than one session!

Bring anyone or anything, just sign up now. Click here to register.

Here are a few of our recent sessions:

A Boy and His Dog
Unique Family Portraits
Just the Pooches
Newlyweds
Maternity Portraits

April, Peter, and the pups

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Our wonderful friends, April and Pete, came in with their "kids" for a quick photo today.

Aren't they the cutest couple?

Karrie and Joe!

Just a few favorite photos from Karrie and Joe's fabulously vintage wedding. Joseph did a great job covering it, and I'm truly sorry I couldn't be there. It looks like a blast was had by all (especially those crazy guests in the fourth photo, past and future clients of ours, and... Alex).

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Jodi & Daniel downtown

I love this photo, we just left the reception for five minutes when the light was perfect.

Sorry I can't chat more, we're buried in Christmas orders and we refuse to disappoint anyone!

Our house on HGTV

Many of my readers already know HGTV sent a crew out to shoot Joe's and my house (that we bought four years ago and renovated ourselves) in June 2007. We've been waiting ever so patiently to see the results, on their show, What You Get for the Money.

I finally heard from the producers that our episode will be airing this winter, sometime from January-early March, and that's the most I could get out of them. I'll let you know as soon as we have a date!

Yes, that is our house pictured, but it doesn't look that good right now.

I love being a photographer

Don't get me wrong, sometimes it's a tough job, but usually I just love it. Today, we're shooting Cake in a Cup cupcakes in the studio. Glamour shots of fantastic desserts. I may have to do some tasting to get inspired.

Saturday, we have pets and families coming to the studio for our Portrait Party (still a few spots available, by the way, click here to sign up!), and Sunday we're at Sylvania Vet for 80 or more pet portraits with Santa (click here for more info).

Lauren and Eric's album!

We've been far too busy making albums lately to show you any! I guess it's good to be so busy right now, in this unpredictable economy, but I am looking forward to our Christmas break.

Here's a beautiful couple who got married at one of our very favorite venues, Nazareth Hall - click here to see the whole album.

Happy Holidays!

We've got a new office tree this year, and we're feeling pretty festive! Good thing the office is so pretty - we have a lot of work to do this month.

All of my readers and our clients are invited to the Davis Building Holiday Open House on December 4, from 6-8 p.m. It's a rockin' party, with food and drink and all sorts of fun. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

My favorite family photo ever

This is my favorite family photo ever. It's just full of... personality. The two older girls chose their own outfits, complete with magic wands, and the baby is shoving pink, strawberry-flavored marshmallows into her mouth. This is my sister and her husband and daughters.

We're planning a huge Portrait Party (for pets, families, babies, actors, musicians, whatever) on Saturday, December 13. $150 gets you a studio session, and $50 toward prints. It's not too late for Christmas cards, either! Give us a call or email to get on the schedule.