Going green . . . well sort of.

Pure Image Photography is getting a new look. I have been losing sleep over the design for weeks now. After many drafts, designs, and color schemes here is the new look.

Now you might say "but I like the old one" . . . and so do I. However, I have come to a point where things need to coordinate. The logo, with the website, with the packaging and presentation. And they all need to match my photography style. Which is more simplistic than foofy. I still have some details to work out. The website will be going through a few changes. You will notice your orders coming in beautifully coordinated packaging very soon. Thanks for you patience while everything takes shape.

A few other important notes and upcoming events!
* Pure Image Photography will be participating in the National Charity Model Search ~Tots 2 Teens. You can read about it here. This will benefit the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep charity I mentioned in a previous post. For those of you on the email list you will be receiving more information about this shortly. If you are not on the email list you can sign up by visiting the website home page and entering your email address. I will also be posting more information on the blog.

* I will be facilitating a blog contest. Prizes include a gift card to my favorite coffee shop and a gift card for your 2009 portrait session. Stay tuned.

2009 Updates

The website has been updated with new pricing and structures for 2009. All appointments previously booked will be honored with 2008 pricing. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Happy New Year!
Brigett

The Season of Giving

Giving is a very important need in my life. Formerly, as a teacher, I had many opportunities throughout the year for giving. There were often students in my school or classroom that could use extra assistance. Our school faithfully gave out more than 25 Christmas baskets to families in our school.

Now staying home with my children, although I give to them everyday, I was missing the good feelings you get when you help someone truly in need. I had to seek out places to give using my talent of photography. Last holiday season I took family portraits for residents staying in My Father's House, a non-profit homeless shelter for families with children. Recently joining Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep has helped fill that need for giving.

This year I have also connected with Bethany House. This is a wonderful non-profit home here in Gresham for expectant teen mothers. I am able to take intimate, professional images of these newborns when they are born. I have posted the two newest babies to the home. Another one should be here by February.

If you are looking for a place to give this holiday season, please consider these wonderful non-profit charities. They could all use a little help this holiday season!

Christmas Craze.

It has been busy and cold, but the sessions just keep coming. Here are a few from the past few weeks. I had a great time making cards this year for many of you. I will show them off after the holidays so I don't ruin any surprises for those of you still mailing them out.

2008 has been a fantastic year for Pure Image Photography. I will be spending some much anticipated time with my family over the next couple of weeks. My kids are definitely excited about some extra mommy time (like they don't get enough already :) and my husband is looking forward to me being around a little more. I will also be taking this time to reflect on the business aspect of things finding ways to improve. There are some big changes coming so stay tuned!