This little guy from the Rockville Maryland area was in last week and was Mr. Smiley for all of about 40 minutes at which time he decided the session was over – lol!  He just was not in the mood so mom and grandma brought him back this past week.  This time, he was totally “on”.  His other grandma calls him “Dude” and says he smiles when she does, so you know I had to try it and believe it or not, it did get his attention!  Too cute! 

So, here is a sneak peek from little “Dude’s” second visit…he did great mom and dad!  

I love, love, love photographing these two sisters!  They are both so photogenic and love each other so much.  This is just one sneak peek for their parents before I start designing their custom Christmas cards.

Be sure to leave the girlsies some blog love…you know at this age they love to hear nice comments!! 

A moment captured in time…a tender moment…a brief moment…a bittersweet memory that will last in this couple’s hearts forever.  Shortly after the creation of this image, their sweet baby boy slipped from this world into the arms of Jesus.  For reasons his sweet parents will never understand, he was called home. 

Their loss touched all of us here at the studio deeply and we continue to pray for them.   So, at the request of his parents, I share this in memory of little Micah Aiden.  You can tell he was loved so very deeply…

Calling all Team “Fan-atics”!!

Do you love the Washington Redskins?  Or, their rival, the Dallas Cowboys?  “How ’bout them HOKIES” from Virginia Tech?  Maybe it’s the USC Trojans or UVa Cavaliers – “Wahoo Wa” - that make you shout!  What about the Maryland Terps, WVU Mountaineers, George Mason Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens or Orioles, Green Bay Packers, Washington DC “Nats” Nationals or Wizards, Chicago Cubs or Bears…no matter who your favorite team is…BRING YOUR KIDS AND ALL THEIR TEAM GEAR TO THIS EXCITING EVENT!  GO TEAM GO!  

You will not want to miss out on this awesome once-a-year Limited Event! Call the portrait studio to schedule your appointment today as sessions fill up very quickly!

• Only $30 reserves your 20 minute “mini” session
• Choose from six different portrait packages ~ from $99 to $248
• Choose from two framed multi-image Wall Art pieces ~ from $199 to $385

Don’t miss out on your chance to capture your kids showing their team spirit!

MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR

THE TEAM FANATIC IN YOUR FAMILY!!!

And, $10 from every session will be donated to The Smile Train!

The Smile Train is a charity that I recently found that has become very near and dear to my heart. They are the worlds leading cleft lip and palate charity and 100% of the donations they recieve goes towards corrective surgeries for children all over the world. It only takes $250 for a surgery to give one child their smile!

So, come on moms & dads - join us! Not only will you be getting awesome portraits of your little fans…you’ll be blessing other parents by giving their little one the smile they have never had!

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Win a FREE Gina Alexander Photobag!

A $150 Value

In conjuction with our “Go Team Go” Event, we’re having a drawing for a FREE Gina Alexander “My Everything” photo handbag with your favorite “Go Team Go” image on it!  YOU could win a bag just like the one pictured below!!

Here’s How You WIN

Do you have 5 friends you think would love to join us for this special event? If so, send us their names and email addresses and your name will be entered into the drawing one time for every 5 friends’ names & emails. So the more friends you refer, the greater your chances to win!

**PLUS**

Refer 10+ friends and as a thank you gift, you’ll receive your choice of a 5×7 portrait or (8) wallets from your “Go Team Go” session in addition to your drawing entries!!

Every parent who schedules a “Go Team Go” session can participate! Here are the “guidelines” for entering the contest:

• Schedule your session today ~ you must attend the “Go Team Go” event and purchase the minimum $99 package to participate.

• Send us the names and email addresses of 5 friends ~ your friends must have children living at home and live within reasonable driving distance of the Warrenton studio…no California or Washington state friends please!

• The friends you refer must be new to Dandelion Wishes Photography ~ not already be on our email newsletter list. If you submit a friend who is already on our email newsletter list, we’ll notify you right away so you can provide an alternate friend.

• All friends’ emails must be recieved by midnight Sept. 10th, 2008.

• Drawing will be held and the winner announced on the blog on Sept. 15th, 2008.

• Winner must choose one image at the conclusion of their “Go Team Go” session for their “My Everything” photo handbag ~ delivery estimated at 4 to 6 weeks ~ no cash value.

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Referral Rewards:

As our valued clients already know, we love referrals! Referral Rewards are earned when your friend(s) complete a full custom portrait session with us. Because our Limited Events are specially priced promotions with their own unique rewards and contests, referral reward credits cannot be earned for these “mini” sessions.

However, should any of these same friends schedule and complete a regular custom portrait session in the future, you WILL receive $50 worth of print credits for referring them to Dandelion Wishes Photography!

And remember…if you currently have any print credits, they are redeemable at any time so be sure to bring them to your session and use them towards the purchase of any of the Portrait Packages or Framed Wall Art pieces above!!