Last night was fun – we attended a taping of the Jimmy Kimmel Show and the guest stars were Norm McDonald and Elisha Cuthbert with Funeral Party as the musical guest. Funeral Party is a local band out of Whittier and it seems 80 percent of the audience was friend or family of the band. Regardless it was a great time all around! Before the taping began the production crew and a sort of MC/Comedian instructed the crowd on how to be perfect for the camera, how to laugh together, when to applaud etc. There was supposedly a huge sign on the ceiling that would light up and notify the audience when to applaud. I say supposedly because we were actually seated on the floor, in row two directly in front of the stage and we didn’t have a sign but rather a direct line of sight to Jimmy’s desk and the guest chairs. So we just laughed and clapped when we felt compelled, of course laughing louder together with our small group. Often times unsolicited applause is the most genuine kind.
I’ve been meaning to share some props on my blog. Props in the kudos sense. Kudos in the form of applause. Shannon was one of my 2006 Chicago brides who had a stunningly beautiful, emotionally moving and overall very sweet wedding at Holy Family Church followed by a gorgeous open air reception at the 63rd Street Beach House. She sent me a message on Facebook a few months ago and I wanted to share.
Rachael – I still look at your wedding picture posts when I have a brief moment and need a little break from motherhood. You are so very talented.
Our upstairs hallway is the wedding wall. Every time I come up the stairs or enter a bedroom I get to glance at your work. Our three-year-old daughter comments on the pictures EVERY day. When you book a wedding photographer you’re not thinking how much your own children will enjoy them some day! Such a treat.
Shannon
Such a truthful message, when you are searching for your wedding photographer you don’t often realize how powerful photographs can be and the impact they will have on future generations.
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Join me on October 10th, 23rd, 24th and 30th for the first set of Fall Photo Days. I will be stationed at locations around the Chicagoland area and offering time slots throughout each day for location portrait sessions. I’m available to photograph babies, children, families (both large and small group), seniors, head shots, pets, engagement sessions and anniversary sessions. Any type of outdoor portrait session, really! The session fee is $300 (or $500 for groups of 7+ subjects.)
Choose your date and location and send me an email to request a booking packet and contract. Once I receive your booking fee your time is secured. Simply meet me at the designated location and I’ll photograph your session.
Session includes:
Photoshoot
Online gallery for 90 days
One 8×10 professional print
Disc of edited images with personal usage rights
Dates, Times & Locations:
Sunday, October 10th
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Glenview Woods, Glenview, IL
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – 12th Street Beach/Northerly Island, Chicago IL
Saturday, October 23
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond, Chicago IL
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Cantigny Gardens & Park, Wheaton IL
Sunday, October 24
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Riverwalk, Naperville IL
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Lake Katherine, Palos Heights
Saturday, October 30
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Location TBD – Possibly NW suburbs
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Location TBD – Possibly NW Indiana
Your booking packet includes information about session attire, what to expect from the session and next steps.
Now is the time to get your portrait session done and have us help you with holiday prints, greeting cards and large wall prints. We also have lots of items appropriate for holiday gift giving!
In the event of inclement weather I will designate a back-up for indoor portraits or you can transfer your session to a weekday prior to November 1st.
Please share this with your friends and family! Give the gift of photos, you can gift a session to someone as well!
Contact me to book or with any questions! rachael@metimages.com
Tags: Fall Photo Days
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