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Monday, July 31, 2006
Baby Jade

Here is Baby Jade from this mornings session. She didn't go to sleep until the end of the session! Lately all my newborns have been wide awake and sometimes fussy. If you want good sleepy newborns, try to bring them in the first week or two at the latest. They learn to stretch out and stay awake after about 10 days old.

Congratulations Casie :)
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
New Line of Photo Bags & Purses

We still have and love our original line of photo bags, purses & backpacks. Which by the way, now comes with Prada leather rather than Italian leather!

But we've found a less expensive bag for those of you who still want to showcase your childrens beautiful portraits but want an option under $100.

This is one from the new line. It's the Everyday Bag and it's $95 ($15 extra for a different image on the other side). It has a suede-like finish on the bag and you can choose several different colors for the inside material. A very cute bag!

Please remember if you are thinking of one of these for a gift (and Christmas is right around the corner!) please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Lifetime Portrait Club

Just a tip for everyone - our Introductory Portrait Club membership is ending August 15. We've had lots of interest in the club and our introductory pricing of $195 is going up to $249.

Why join the club? If you like our work and want a great deal you should join!

Benefits of Membership:
  • First session is FREE
  • Half off all regular session fees (LE sessions not included)
  • 15% discount off any print and products we offer
  • FREE birthday sessions for all your children up to age 10
  • Half off one gift certificate per year
  • Priority scheduling during busy seasons
If this all sounds good to you, call to join before August 15 and get the introductory pricing of $195. This is a one time fee, you don't have to renew it . . . . ever!
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Drove thru a Thunderstorm for a session

Well, the weather was fine in Angleton when I headed to Houston today for a 4 generation family session. I didn't know if we would be able to do the session but I was almost there so I kept going.

The sun never came out and it was wet so we didn't get them on the ground or anything. But got some great shots none-the-less.


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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Todays Beach LE Session

I've already had a couple of people ask if I was going to post some of the Beach LE session from today. I originally planned to bring sand and seashells into the studio and decided it would be best to move this LE session out to the REAL beach. So here's a few of my favorites from today, before the storm blew in.

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Fairy Limited Edition Session

We have another Fairy Session scheduled for August 7. This is a Monday I know, but these sessions are beautiful! We found the perfect location for them. And we provide all the costumes for the girls. You can bring the boys too, just dress them in overalls or denim shorts. And don't forget the mosquito spray, I forgot last time, but I'll try to bring a bottle just in case.

We only have 8 spots available for this day so call to reserve your spot. Not familiar with our LE sessions? It's a quick 15 minute session for $50, you will have 8-10 poses to choose from. The only time we offer these particular themes for this great price!

Here are some pics from the last session.Check out the LE Sessions page of our website to see a schedule for other LE sessions.
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Friday, July 21, 2006
Congratulations Amy & Rob!

Here's Baby Brooke, two weeks old. She wouldn't sleep for her session so we caught some beautiful shots of her pretty blue eyes. She is precious . . . . Thanks for letting us share in your special time!
Brooke's daddy bought her this teddy bear named The Brooke Bear, I think, before she was born.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Contest #7 - More New Places

I've had so much fun going to new places with new clients! I just drive around town or down the highway and see an old wall or a dirt road or a half torn down barn that a "normal" person would think is old and junky, but it's really the perfect background!

Now I'm going to YOU to find some more New Places. If you know of a great location that would make great portraits send me an email about what makes this place unique or why it would make a great location. Including a snapshot would be great too. If your location is chosen, YOU will get to be our Fresh Face, New Place and receive a complimentary session at your location.

Location must be public property or you must have permission to use it. No trespassing please :)
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Fresh Faces #3 - Thanks to Will, Austin & Emily for helping me out at this location, it's here in Angleton. Austin seems to be really shy but I got this great shot of him about to laugh :)

Jeb & Cindy, enjoy this preview :)






If you like how these turned out and want a session at this location just let us know. These new places have really been fun.
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Contest #6 - Worst family photo

We want to see your worst family photo (no professional photos please) and a few words on why you need a new FREE family portrait session. Send to info@donnaquarles.com.

Our winner will receive a FREE outdoor or indoor portrait session!

Deadline: Thursday July 20 4pm
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Contest #5 - Show us your child's artwork

We want to see how creative your child is! Show us some hand made by your child. A sculpture, colored page, watercolor, painting . . . . anything goes as long as your child made it. Take a picture or scan it and send to us at info@donnaquarles.com - Prize is 4 magnets of your child's art .

Deadline - Friday, July 21.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Contest #4 - Christmas in July

Today is our big One Day Sale on family portrait sessions. It's time to start planning your family portraits for Christmas gifts and cards. Don't wait until the last minute to book your family session. Make sure you get the appointment you want as our weekends are almost booked up for the year.

Call today between 10am-4pm to book your Family Portrait Session and get 1/2 off the session fee! The 15th caller to book gets their session FREE! 979.848.8400
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Contest #3 - Show us your favorite 4th of July photo.

We want to see your favorite shot from July 4th. Fireworks, kids eating ice cream or playing in the water. We'll pick the winner that really captures this All American Holiday. Prize is a gift certifcate to La Casona!
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Contest #2 - Essay Contest

We are looking for nominations for a family who deserves a portrait session. Maybe they were victims of last years hurricanes, maybe they have made a difference in the community or in your life. We want to give a free session and $100 print credit to one deserving person or family. So write those essays and email them to info@donnaquarles.com - deadline is Wednesday 4pm.
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Contest #1 - Double your fun!!

Today kicks off our week long contest giveaway! We're starting by doubling your fun! And we're doing this two ways:

1. Call 979.848.8400 BY WEDNESDAY to book a session for twins and get half off your session fee! The twins can be 1 week old or 80 years old, doesnt' matter, but they have to be twins. Your choice of studio or outdoor session.

2. Call 979.848.8400 BY WEDNESDAY to buy a Gift Certificate for someone and we will DOUBLE the value! For example, you pay $100, we'll make the gift $200!!! Stock up now for birthdays, Christmas or anniversary gifts! (only valid for sessions taken after July 17, 2006)

This contest ends Wednesday at 4pm so call now!
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Sunday, July 16, 2006
Fresh Faces, New Places #2

Thanks to Janie & Jacob for helping me out with New Location #2. It was another hot, humid Texas day but they were great! Here's few from their session. If you are interested in a session at this location let us know. This location is only available on Sundays.




Don't Forget to Check Our Blog Daily This Week!

Starting tomorrow morning we will be having contests and giveaways all week long to celebrate our new blog and our one year anniversary in our studio! There will be 2-4 contests per day. So check in often on this blog and share it with your friends!
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Friday, July 14, 2006
Model Volunteer Needed

To stay on top of the latest trends and products in the photography world I network with lots of other photographers around the country and around the world. I'm part of a South East Texas group of photographers. We meet every couple of months and bounce ideas off each other, share things we've learned, what works for us etc.

We are having a meeting August 4 and are planning to do some outdoors sessions. I'm looking for 3 or 4 models who would be willing to go to Houston at 10am. There will 15-25 of some very talented photographers at the meeting all trying new techniques, posing, lighting etc.

We need kids, little ones, older ones, teenage ones etc. Or if you would like a family session, engagement session or bridal session and can't really afford a formal one-on-one session with a professional photographer, this might be for you. Realize we are trying new things and ideas here and we're not charging you for it, so don't expect this to be guaranteed like a normal session.

But it will be fun! I guarantee THAT! You will feel like a movie star!
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
First Fresh Faces, New Places Session

Here's Madison & Matthew, our first Fresh Faces session. They were ring bearer and flower girl at Morgan & Tommy's wedding. They were the perfect little models for this place. And they were so brave to fight off the mosquitos.

Notes about this place: Bring OFF and go after sun has gone down a bit more.

If you like this location, call us to schedule your session there.


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Monday, July 10, 2006
Morgan & Tommy

I'm finishing up Morgan & Tommy's wedding. I know all their friends and family are anxious to see them. We've been going out of town alot to visit my mother-in-law who has brain cancer. Her tumor has returned for the 3rd time and there's nothing left they can do for her.

So I appreciate everyone's patience with this wedding getting online. I promise you it will be worth the wait! Here's a sneak peak of some of my favorites.
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Congratulations Jimmye & Jeff!

Jimmye Pickett & Jeff Randall were married on Saturday in Rosharon. Congratulations guys!



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Sunday, July 09, 2006
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On Your Mark, Get Set . . . . .

Stay tuned in the next week or so for our Blog Grand Opening specials! We are going to have one week of contests, prizes and gifts. Want a head start on getting ready? Then start locating or preparing the following:

  1. Worst family group picture you've had (please do not post professional photographers work due to copyright laws)
  2. List of friends who need portraits made
  3. A picture your child drew or painted
  4. Picture of your child in a halloween costume
  5. Your best 4th of July picture - fireworks of something representative of the holiday
  6. Think of a someone who deserves a FREE family portrait session and write a few paragraphs about why they deserve one.
Some of our prizes include FREE Christmas cards, FREE portraits, FREE sessions, FREE movie passes, restaurant gift certificates and others!

Check back and be prepared for our contests. Be sure to tell all your friends about the new Donna Quarles Photography Blog.
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