I'm moving!

...to a new blog, that is! I will no longer be posting here, so come check out my new digs!

Make sure to update your google reader, bloglines, whatever you use!

Here is the new address:

http://valerieackermanphotography.com/blog/


~V

I've been a very bad blogger

I haven't blogged in almost a month! There really is no excuse for that. I promise I will get some pictures from Jamaica up as soon as I find some time.

I've been working on something very fun that should be revealed on this blog in a couple weeks (maybe less) so stay tuned!

I just returned from WPPI (photographer's convention) in Las Vegas, and am also getting rid of a stomach bug that's been around for a week or so.

So now, I leave you with a picture from my latest session. I have a wedding to share soon too!

Studio Closed through 2/1/08

We are taking a much needed vacation to Jamaica. I will have limited (if any) access to e-mails while there, so please be patient with me if I don't respond to your e-mails until next weekend.

xoxo

Val

Giving is Awesome Update!

I've decided to extend the deadline for the Giving is Awesome contest posted below in an effort to include more participants. The new deadline is January 31st, 2009 and the winner will be announced on the blog on February 1st, 2009.

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years!

Giving is Awesome

I am joining in an effort with hundreds of photographers across the country to GIVE BACK this Christmas! Here's how it works:

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $700 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print/digital credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services.

* The nominee must reside in Southern California. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve this gift. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story at valerie@valerieackermanphotography.com

*You do NOT need to be a past client of mine to nominate somebody.

*The sessions must take place in 2009

The winner will be announced on New Years Eve -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

To learn more about Giving is Awesome, visit their website here.

With love,

Val


And what's a post without a picture? This is my son, Eric, posing for the picture we used on our Christmas cards this year.

Happy Thanksgiving! (and a little reminder)

First of all, I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday! I spent the day with my family and it was wonderful!

Secondly, remember that Sunday is the LAST DAY to book a session with me for FREE. Prices take effect December 1st. Also, if a session is booked before December 1st, all prints and products are 20% off!

What's a post without a picture? This is just a little cutie from a mini session a couple weeks ago.



Have a wonderful weekend!

Special Rates through December 1st, 2008!

Hello! I am in my last few weeks of portfolio building, and offering special rates through December 1st. Book a session with me before December 1st, and your session fee will be FREE!

Prints and Digital files are also available through the end of Novemeber at a discount. All prints are 20% prices shown on the website, and CD's of high resolution, edited images from your session will be available for only $100.

See my calendar for availability and book your session soon before the holidays!

Val