I still have a few dates still available for sessions in September and October but I’m sure they will fill soon. All 2010 sessions must take place before October 25th, 2010 so book your family holiday sessions ASAP!   There are a some weekday sessions and a few weekend sessions still open. Please contact me for more information and available dates as soon as possible to ensure your 2010 session.

Fargo North – Class of 2011 ~ personal residence, Elephant Park

Thanks for a fun session Austin!

Fargo South – Class of 2011 ~ Lindenwood Park, Concordia, Downtown Fargo

Thank you, Amanda for a really fun session!

There seems to be nothing better than a Friday in the summer for so many people. Looking forward to the weekend ahead of sunshine and playtime. This time of year, my weekends are busy – I’m shooting sessions! I look forward to them all the same – it’s time to get my creativity groove on!

I just wanted to share a little note that there are still some time slots available for the Back to School mini sessions so book those up! The first date is just over 2 weeks away and is a perfect time for back to school fun! I will add more dates if these fill up.

Also, I have so many people ask for wheat field images. I love the wheat fields! The problem is, August really is the only good time for these sessions around here. July is too early – well the wheat isn’t as tall as it could be and not as amber and by September, many of the fields are harvested and plowed under. So if these sessions are something you’re after for your senior session or your family session, maybe a beautiful maternity belly or some fun little ones playing around – contact me ASAP to get those scheduled this month.

Happy weekend everyone! Get out there and enjoy some summer!

School starts in the Fargo-Moorhead area in the next month! Summer seems to go by so quickly these days – when I was a kid they seemed to last forever. Now, as a parent, I feel like we’re in the time crunch to get so many things done and ready to go! It’s a bit overwhelming but exciting too.

School pictures are a big part of the beginning of the year, something some kids plan out days or weeks ahead of time – what to wear, how to do their hair – only to be put on a dark blue background, posed the same as every other kid in the school, and that freshly done hair combed straight and tucked behind ears. YIKES! While this is the way it’s always been, sort of a necessity of the new school year, it doesn’t have to be your child’s only picture for the year. Let me capture your child’s personality, in fun settings, with a variety of poses, and have some really neat – full sized wallet images to hand out to friends and family! Older kids think the big wallets are extra cool! And ask me about that metallic finish – it’s gorgeous!

I’m trying something different for the Back to School mini session special this year – I’m setting up two dates and two locations – you choose which suits you best!  The 20 minute sessions are quick but adequate, which is great for little ones. Online ordering makes the process quick and easy. Additional prints and products are also available.  A $160 value for $100!!

Here are the pretty details:

Sessions are from 8:30am and end at 11:30am each day. They are scheduled on the half hour.  Contact me for more details or to schedule your session for your child(ren) – These are going to be so much fun!

Today marks my 18th week of pregnancy! We are expecting precious baby #4 in the middle of December! James and I kept this little secret to ourselves for a few months before sharing with friends and family and the kids.  It was a bit tough to keep it all in sometimes but it was nice to hold onto something just for us for a little bit. Everything is going well and the little one is wiggling around just perfectly! We find out if we’re having a boy or girl in 2 weeks! We’re all really excited for that though between the 5 of us, our ‘wish’ list for gender all varies. I really can’t wait to share all about the baby and spend plenty of time snuggling and loving on an adorable little newborn! 5 months to go!

I did take a little break from sessions the past couple of months. Between exhaustion and nausea and keeping up the household no matter what, I just couldn’t do it. But I’m back into the swing of things now and am going to try to book as many sessions as I can handle all before October 21st this fall. This is a couple weeks shorter than my normal end of sessions for the year but as you can imagine, I’m going to need that time to finish sessions and sales and to get ready for a new baby and the holidays. I’ll also be taking the first few months of the year off and will be booking a limited number of sessions each month in 2011 to take care of the little one. Please plan ahead when planning for sessions!

To give a little boost to the session planning – I’m having a 4 day sale to celebrate or 4th little bundle! This is a good one – don’t miss out! Something I forgot to add – these credits can be used along side referral credits and other discounts you may have earned as well!

In just a little over a month, the class of 2011 will all come together again for their final year of  highschool. Life sure gets fun and busy in the next few months while enjoying this last year as well as planning for you future. Let me take a little pressure off.

I’m giving away 3 senior sessions this year!

• Be a 2011 Senior
• Be willing to have your senior session in the FM area or within 20 miles of the FM area.
• Already be a fan of or join Heidi Smith Photography SENIORS!  Facebook Fan Page
• Leave a comment on the wall so I know who’s entering the drawing  – this is your entry!
• Sessions must be held before August 31, 2010.
• Winners receive a complimentary senior session – all prints and product are additional.
• Act fast – the sessions will be drawn for randomly and announced on Monday July 19th!

For more information or sessions, please contact Heidi at info@heidismithphotography.com or leave your email address in your wall comment.

Detroit Lakes High School Class of 2011 ~ Old Fargo Depot

It’s so hard to believe that the last time I saw Rachel, she was in elementary school. And Snickers, he was just a young pup. We had a quick mini session of the two of them together even though the weather didn’t quite cooperate with us. I look forward to photographing Rachel some more – she’s such a great girl!

Holcombe, Wisconsin Class of 2010 ~ Downtown Fargo

Thanks for coming all this way Craig! It was very nice photographing you and your family.

What a crazy couple weeks this was! Finally, the river is on the decline, already dropping more than a foot in a couple days. As crazy as it is and as hectic as it gets, Fargo rises to the challenge and pulls it off! I’ll be done with the river pictures for awhile – I’ll get out there when things are close to normal again and snap a few more for comparison. I’ve had many great compliments here and on Facebook and by email for showing the day to day changes. The geek in me likes to show those kinds of things. I also know that plenty of people that live here don’t get to see that every day on their own and certainly people that don’t live here have no idea otherwise. I’ve seen clips on the news showing the many people hanging out on the Main Avenue bridge to get their own shots and to see the river for themselves. It certainly has be a local hot spot this week!

So, back to other matters – I said I wasn’t shooting anymore this month but within days that changed. I’ve photographed 2 sessions that I’ll get posted soon and will have another one next week! I’ll be posting those soon! Spring is right around the corner [we hope!!] and session dates are filling up. My weekend available dates decrease in the spring for family/sports obligations. If you’re thinking of a session before the end of the school year, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, schedule soon to ensure a date with delivery time before you need them.

2010 Seniors – we’re ordering announcements! Don’t forget to make your appointment or place your order soon! Graduation will sneak up on you with all the fun things going on in the next couple of months.

2011 Seniors – NOW is the time to get your spring or summer session scheduled!

Is it too early to talk about the holidays? I’m just going to mention it now real quick. Every fall I have to turn away some families for holiday card sessions because they wait too long to schedule and I fill up for those pretty fast. Especially those wanting fall leaves – we know those are only around for a week or two! Schedule now, reserve your spot, ensure your session early. You won’t forget, I’ll send out reminders!

March Newsletter coming soon – are you signed up?!