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and the winner is…[2011 favorites contest winners] | Nashville Family & Child Photography

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:49:52 +0000

Another year’s contest has come to a close! Thanks to everyone who participated! Without further ado, I give you the winners:

Thank you to everyone who voted. Winners will be contacted regarding their print selection (the contest image or one from a 2012 session.) Would you like to have a chance to win next year? Book a 2012 session and you just might be next year’s winner!

the favorite khp images of 2011 contest | Nashville Franklin Custom Family Child Photographer

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:36:59 +0000

It is here! The annual Favorite Images of the Year contest! If you are a Facebook user, head on over to the karenhalbert photography page and find your favorite image from below and “like” it. You know how that works. And if you aren’t on Facebook? No problem! Just direct your friends right here to this blog entry and have them leave a comment telling me which image number is their favorite! Both locations will earn you votes, but no duplicates!!! Either vote on the FB image OR leave a comment here.

Here are the contest images and the rules. The rules were pretty easy to make up but selecting the images to feature for the contest was an overwhelming feat! There were so many awesome clients this year (as in ALL!!!) that I couldn’t feature each one’s special image or else this would’ve been the largest contest ever!!! My apologies to those who didn’t have an image selected for the contest. Please know that it wasn’t personal!! I had over 75 favorites at first but made myself narrow it down!!

Voting ends at 8:ooPM Central Time on Friday night, February 3 and the winner will be announced on Saturday, February 4th (which is an awesome day for a birthday, ahem!!) So vote and get your friends to vote, too! Good luck to all!

so much fun! [first outdoor session of 2012] | Nashville Urban Family Photography

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:31:44 +0000

Sometimes it takes a few tries to get a decent weather day in January. Shooting outdoors in Tennessee in the Winter definitely requires some flexibility. So it didn’t surprise me when we rescheduled this session twice due to less than favorable outdoor conditions. I’m so glad we waited, though, because we hit the jackpot with a gorgeous, near 60 degree day on Tuesday! What a way to kick off the year! And this family? One of the most fun ever! We laughed so much I had to concentrate on keeping my camera steady! This is going to be a big share because these kids are gorgeous and sweet and well, I just couldn’t narrow it down any further. Keep an eye out for the gentleman in the pictures…he’s Rob Mortensen and he’s running for a State Senate seat here in Tennessee. We’ll be unvailing his individual images as his campaign gets underway. For now, enjoy the family images and keep his name in the back of your mind because he’s good people, with an amazing family behind him!

Thanks for the memories, Mortensen family! It was the best outdoor session of the year! ha ha ha.

parting shot (those crazy kids):

SNAP khp workshop registration is open! | Nashville Custom Child & Family Photographer

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:48:01 +0000

It’s registration time! The first SNAP workshop is up on the website. You can read all about what will be covered and register online starting today. The workshop fee is $55 and includes lunch, if you register by February 1. After that date, registration is $65. I’m also offering a “bring a friend’ deal. Everything is more fun when you bring a friend along! Register and pay together and save $$! The special “bring a friend’ deal allows 2 individuals to register for $90. This special is only through February 1, so don’t delay!!! (Each person will complete the form individually. Just note at the bottom that you’d like to bring a friend and list the friend’s name.)

You’ll find all of the details and the registration form here (or click on Information in the header bar above and look for SNAP workshop registration.)

I hope to see you there! It’s gonna be great!

refer 3, get a session free! | Nashville Family & Child Photographer

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:52:58 +0000

Do you know about the khp referral program?

That’s right! When 3 folks book a session and each mention you as the person who told them about karenhalbert photography, your session fee is waived for your next session! Why, you might ask? Because I love it when you send your friends to me, and you guys do it often! Think of it as a big fat thank you from me!!!

Are you excited? A free session is in your future!

Tell your friends to mention you when they book their session or give them one of your custom referral cards to turn in when they book! Not a current client? That’s ok! You can refer friends too! Just make sure they mention you. I can’t wait to see you for your free referral session soon!

if it wasn’t for a snow day… [Nashville/Franklin Studio Photographer]

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:14:14 +0000

I would have missed the opportunity to capture this…with a little help from my Dad (and Mom.) It’s the first professional image that I’ve ever had of me with my two boys alone. I love that it was at the last minute and that, even though we didn’t have time to plan the perfect clothing or hair or posing, it is us. Today. January 13, 2012. On a snowless snow day.

It is sure to be an awesome Valentine’s Day now. I’ve already received a super fantastic gift from the two little loves of my life!

the valentine minis are THIS WEEK!

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:28:16 +0000

Oops! I neglected to add this to the blog…there are a few slots left on Thursday. Contact me ASAP if you’d like to be included!

sale ends tonight!!! [Nashville Custom Portrait Child Photographer]

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:00:48 +0000

the canvas sale ends at 8! don’t be late!

big canvas sale! [Nashville Custom Family Photography]

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:11:45 +0000

happy 2012! end of year look back slideshow [Nashville Custom Family & Child Photography]

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:15:47 +0000

I am proud to share what I hope will be my annual end of the year slideshow with you. Thank you to my current and past clients for the wonderful experiences I have had working with you. You repeat clients warm my heart especially!!! And to those who follow khp but haven’t yet come to visit, I hope 2012 will be the year we get to know each other better by spending a little time together as well!

Enjoy a look at some of the images that made 2012 spectacular. I am honored to provide images like these for families to cherish and I am so blessed to be able to call you friends! Click the khp logo below…

May 2012 bring many blessings to you and your family.

Karen

p.s. upcoming events: The 2011 Image Contest and an announcement about Valentine Mini sessions at the studio. Stay tuned! If you haven’t already, “like” khp on Facebook to keep up to date!