Updates | {Change is GOOD!}

Well, the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working on this site and changing it from my blog to my website/blog and you may have already noticed a few change and there are still a few more ahead (please be patient!)…but for now, this is my website. A little over a year ago I had started planning a new/updated website and what I had envisioned didn’t play out, after all the work and time, and at the last minute, when I was disappointed, frustrated and confused, a new door opened and this came about! I will say that it didn’t take very long for me to “welcome” this site changing and I’m pleased with how it’s come along…and you know, sometimes, when one door closes, another door opens, with new possibilities! This is just what happened with this and I really am thankful and feeling (HUGE) relief for the end result…because it could be that I would still be trying to figure out the next step. So, both my former website www.TerriBeloitPhotography and http://terribeloit.com/photography will link to this same site…I wouldn’t want to “lose” anyone along the way…so if you are confused by the site, don’t be, you’ve found yourself in the right place. Feel free to look around and check out the new features and as I said, there are still a few new things to come, it just might take a bit before I get it all complete…and as with anything, it’s all a learning curve and truly…that’s a good thing because the more we learn, the more our brains are working…keeping them “young at heart!”

Last weekend I had a wonderful (split) session with a cute one year old and her family…I’m hopeful that within a couple of days I will get a blog posted from that session…and to be honest, it’s going to be hard, there are some really cute photos of this little one…so keep your eyes peeled for the posting near the end of the week.

Mild weather is still hanging around the Pacific Northwest and I must say, I will NOT complain about some rain or even some colder temperatures. With friends scattered across the country, I know that many have endured a really tough winter and certainly am thankful for the more “typical” winter we’ve had this year, despite the talk of a harsher winter…guess it just moved a bit farther East than they anticipated!! Colder temperatures are heading our way over the weekend…that’s okay, I’ll take it and just add another layer of clothes, if necessary…because it beats being snowed in for a few days or flooded out with heavy rains…and to be honest, we just need to “roll with the punches” and our punches have been pretty mild compared the punches others have had in the “rink!”

It’s back to work for me…but I hope this finds you all doing well and hanging in there as we have a little over a month until spring  officially arrives!!

Holiday Ordering Deadline

Where has the time gone? Can you believe it’s November and it’s not even the beginning…it’s nearly the middle! I’m not sure about any of you, but boy, do I have a LOT to do before the holidays…both Thanksgiving and Christmas and as for shopping…I might have a couple of gifts, but not many and the thought of fighting the crowds at the stores and malls does NOT sound  very appealing. I’m determined to “try” and not have to shop on the weekends, if at all possible…we will see if I’m successful with that. There is the advantage of online shopping…if you know what you want and I will definitely take advantage of that for those items I know what I want and can get a good price (maybe free shipping!!)…that will save a bit of the craziness of the shopping!

We all get busier this time of year and for a photographer, it seems to be doublefold with clients ordering photos for gifts for family and friends. It is a great gift for loved ones…something they will treasure for years to come and I encourage you to get those special photos you want for gifts. Of course, there are some deadlines with anything that you order and I want to make sure you get what you want in time for Christmas, so you need to know that I also have some dates you need to know. All print orders placed by December 1st will be back in time for the holidays…if you are interested in ordering photo books, those need to be ordered by November 20thas it takes extra time to create, order and print the books. Please make these dates down so you are sure to get your order turned in for holiday gifts!

If you have any questions or need some help, please call or email and I’m happy to help out in any way I can!

Out of the office…

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be out of the office (and town) for the next two weeks. If you need to get a hold of me, I will have access to my email. If I find some time, I will try to post a few photos and share what I’m up to. Tomorrow morning I am flying to San Diego and will spend some time with my mom and then my sisters and brother will join us. With the cooler and wet weather here, I’m REALLY hoping for some sunshine and warmer temperatures…to be able to not have to wear a sweatshirt to stay warm would be a real treat!! While down there, I have a session booked as well as a wedding…and then I’ll drive home with my mom and brother…so we’re hoping to take in a few sights on the way…and hoping we don’t encounter any weather that would slow us down!
It’ll be May when I’m back and if you want to book a session, get your dates scheduled soon, before the calendar is full. Also, any orders that come in before I return will have to wait until I’m back home…so please be patient.
Until next time…