And The Winner Is...

Merry Christmas to Christine Teagarden! She is the winner of our Free Lifetime Portrait Club Membership!! Christine will now get 10% off of all of her sessions and orders, access to payment plan options on studio purchases, 1 Mini Session per year, Insider News on upcoming specials, and an invitation to our Annual Members Only Party where she'll receive free gifts and accessories to accompany her portrait purchases for the year. Don't forget you can get a discount on the Lifetime Portrait Club Membership for one more week! Right now you can get it for $150, after January 1st the membership will return to its regular price of $199. Call or email today to reserve your place in our Lifetime Club, if you love our work and the work we have done for your family, why not get an awesome deal on it?!

12 Days of Giveaways-Days 11 and 12

So today is not only Christmas Eve it is day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!! We are running our exciting special for today for two days..so if you are busy today you can call or email us tomorrow to still get this great deal. We are doing a Double Your Dollars Giveaway!! This means if you call or email us today or tomorrow, you'll get double your dollars with us! For example, if you tell us you want to spend $100 you'll get $200 to spend with us. You do have to either mail a check or give us your credit card information to spend your initial amount. Then, when you come in for your next session you'll have money to spend on your favorite portraits! If you have been saving up for our portrait bags, jewelry, or awesome albums...save no more..you can get those things by doubling your dollars today!! This also makes a great gift idea

for baby showers etc. our Baby's First Year Plan includes 5 sessions and a collage for $325

and you and other friends or family could pitch in to get the ultimate gift, something

they can treasure forever. The maximum amount you can spend is $500 meaning you'll get

$1,000 in studio credit.

Okay start calling or emailing now, don't forget we are out of the studio so leave us a message or email us. AND...we will be drawing for our FREE LIFETIME PORTRAIT CLUB MEMBERSHIP tonight and we'll announce the winner!! If you have called in or emailed us at least once throughout the 12 days special, your name has been put into the drawing each time you have responded!! Good luck everyone and enjoy Christmas Eve!!!

(913)795-2041

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

WE WILL BE OUT OF THE STUDIO UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27TH. UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP YOUR ORDERS, YOU CAN CALL AND SET UP A TIME TO DO SO ON THURSDAY. UNTIL THEN..WATCH TO SEE WHO WINS THE DRAWING FOR THE LIFETIME PORTRAIT CLUB MEMBERSHIP ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND EVERYONE BE SAFE THIS WEEKEND DURING YOUR TRAVELS!! DON'T FORGET TOMORROW'S GIVEAWAY IS LISTED BELOW..10% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER!! I HAVE TO SAY ALL OF YOU MUST HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD THIS YEAR FOR SANTA TO GIVE YOU SUCH AWESOME GIFTS!! I AM OFF TO SPEND SOME MUCH NEEDED FAMILY TIME ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS...UNTIL MONDAY..~AMY

12 Days of Christmas--Days 9 and 10!!

Today is day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, but we are running days 9 and 10 specials together. For the next two days, if you call or email us you will receive 10% off your next order! Don't worry if we don't answer, just leave us a message and we'll get back to you. You can also email us to redeem this awesome deal. Tell all your friends, if they plan on becoming and Amy Biggerstaff client, they can get in on this deal too!! Don't forget, we are putting your name into a drawing each time you call for a chance at the Free Lifetime Portrait Club Membership. We will be drawing for that on Monday so make sure to check the blog to see who the lucky winner is!!!

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A Little Added Bonus...

As an added bonus to Day 8's giveaway...we have a few of our Image Is Everything Tees left...you can have one for FREE if you call in today, tell me your size: we only have four left, 2 Mediums, 2 Smalls and 1 Large. These are adult size tees. If you miss out...don't worry we'll have new ones soon that will coincide with our campaign for 2008!!

12 Days of Christmas-Day8

OKAY, so we are on Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!! I am so excited about today's special!! I am alway supportive of a good business when I see one and I have to share this with all of you! I have been working with ReDesign By Christy (Christy Thomas) to get my house ready for the holidays and to whip the studio into shape. She is by far the BEST at organizing and decorating..yes a deadly mix, but in a good way! She is offering FREE Consultations to any of my clients or anyone interested today ONLY! That doesn't mean it has to happen today, but you have to call in and get on the list so she can call you and set up an appointment to come to your home. SO, if you are stressed about where you are going to put all your stuff after the holidays..Christy is the person to CALL!! I don't know what I would have done without her to help me get my house ready for the Christmas Homes Tour! We already have plans for her to come and help me get my house organized. I will also give the first 5 clients that respond to this special by email or calling me (make sure you tell me what time it is to be accurate) 10% off framing for your next Wall Portrait Display, that I am sure Christy can help you plan!! So, you know the drill..you call, you get it..so get to calling and emailing..why not take advantage of a FREE CONSULTATION?!!!

amy@amybiggerstaff.com

(913)795-2041

Just to share a few..

I had the honor of photographing a graveside memorial service this morning, this woman served in the Air Force for many years and the family wanted some nice shots to document this tribute to her service. Even though she did not die in combat, I am so thankful that she served our country for so long! I just thought I'd share a few...

12 Days of Christmas -Day 7

Today is the 7th day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways and today we are running a special on sessions! If you call today before 5pm you will get your next session for ONLY $50 A $75 Value! We will be out of the office most of the day today shooting and delivering Christmas orders, so when you call DON'T HANG UP!! Just leave us a message and we will call you back and let you know that we got your call. In order to receive this awesome deal, payment is due today. You can book up to two sessions per family at this price. You do not have to set the date, but it must take place in 2008 and be paid for today. You can mail us a check or call with a credit card number.

Our mailing address: 115 N. 5th St. Mound City, KS 66056

You can call a credit card number in to (913)795-2041

or email us to let us know to call you back at amy@amybiggerstaff.com

Reminder: Adopt a Family

Don't forget...our deadline for donating items for our Adopted family is Wednesday. If you'd like to help, but don't have time to go shopping, call or email me and you can donate funds and I'll do the shopping for you. I have a few families that have bought some items and I'll be going shopping for the final items on Wednesday..if you are interested please call or email me so we can finish out the list. THANKS!!

To see what we need, please scroll down to the post titled "Giving Back."

12 Days of Christmas--Day 6!!

Don't forget today is our referral contest!! For every referral you send our way that books a session for anytime throughout 08 you'll get $10 off your next session and so will they. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR NEXT SESSION COULD BE FREE WITH JUST 7 REFERRALS! Referrals must pay when session is booked in order for it to count. Contact all your friends now..show them our websites and get them excited about this awesome special..they can even refer enough to get their first session for free! Questions? Email Amy at amy@amybiggerstaff.com. Tell your referrals to call or email TODAY between 8 am and 7pm to book their session.
To top it all off..the person with the most referrals wins a $50 gift certificate!!!
So, get on the phone and contact all of your friends, what better gift can you give them than the gift of Fine Portraiture..they will thank you for it!!

IF WE DON'T PICK UP DON'T HANG UP...WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL AFTER YOU LEAVE US A MESSAGE OR YOU CAN EMAIL US ALSO.

(913)795-2041

amy@amybiggerstaff.com

Happy Birthday Claire!!

Brogan and Logan

Today we did Brogan's free snow session..here are a few ...

SNOW SESSION WINNER!!

Brogan Hoover is the winner for the free Snow Session!! Congrats Brogan!

Call Amy today and we'll set something up.

12 Days of Christmas Day 6 is going to be a special day...so special that I am going to let you in on it early!! On Monday the special is a referral special.

This means that for every new client that you refer to us that books a session for 08 on MONDAY, you will get $10 off your next session and so will every friend you refer. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR NEXT SESSION COULD BE FREE WITH JUST 7 REFERRALS! Referrals must pay when session is booked in order for it to count. Contact all your friends now..show them our websites and get them excited about this awesome special..they can even refer enough to get their first session for free! Questions? Email Amy anytime this weekend. Tell your referrals to call or email on Monday between 8 am and 7pm to book their session.

To top it all off..the person with the most referrals wins a $50 gift certificate!!!

So, get on the phone and contact all of your friends, what better gift can you give them than the gift of Fine Portraiture..they will thank you for it!!

Ashlee's Collage

One more for approval..

Brody's Collage

A little collage for approval..

12 Days of Christmas-Day 5!!

Today is Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!! Today is a special giveaway. With the snow coming that we are having tonight and tomorrow..I am giving away one Snow Session to take place Saturday, Sunday or Monday. If you want to be in the drawing for this FREE Snow Session with a Snow Fun Scrapbook page from Scraopbooking by Ginny Scott call or email me today, I will not be in the office this monring but DON'T HANG UP..just leave us a message and at 5 pm today we will draw the name of the lucky winner and announce it tonight!

I have framed my 12x12 pages that Ginny has made for me and I hang them up as the seasons change..so if you don't do scrapbooking..have no fear.. you can get in on this too!!

Monday will be the half way mark and it will be an awesome deal once again..so stay safe this weekend and don't froget to check the blog Monday to see what Monday's special is!!

Here is our info once again, don't forget you can call if you have never had a session with us before and this could be your first!

amy@amybiggerstaff.com

(913)795-2041

Donnie

Last night I did a few shots of Donnie...hopefully I can get him to come back and do some outdoor stuff..I just love his Boxer..so sweet.

12 Days of Christmas-Day 4

I am so glad that everyone is loving this little game so much! Every day for the next eight business days we are giving away a Christmas giveaway or sharing an unbeatable special. Today is Day 4 and today we are giving away FREE WALLETS!! If you call or email us today you can get a FREE set of 24 wallets. Don't forget if you don't catch us by phone DON'T HANG UP!! Leave us a message saying you saw the wallet special on our blog and 24 wallets are yours FREE from any past or future session. This means that even if you aren't a client of ours yet, but you will be in 2008 then call, because you can take advantage of this special offer!! So, tell your friends about this giveaway and call or email us NOW!!

amy@amybiggerstaff.com

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SNOW SESSIONS!!

It is looking like it might snow this weekend..so I am opening up four slots for snow sessions for Saturday or Sunday depending on when the snow slows down enough to shoot. If you want to get in on this call or email me ASAP...only four slots. These portraits will not be able to be back by Christmas but what a cool way to have some fun family shots done, sledding or building a snowman or just having a snow ball fight.

For the first snow I'll run a special for you four lucky families...Session and an 8x10 for $50.

If you aren't one of the first four people to call and book, don't worry we will be running specials for each snow.

12 Days of Christmas- DAY 3!!

Okay...it is time for the Day 3 of Christmas Giveaways! Today is a little different ..I am letting you in on a January special and a discount that goes with it if you call or email me today! January is Relationship Portraiture Month and I am doing these indoor black and white sessions

at an already special rate of $65 for the session and a mounted 10x10 print of your favorite, BUT..since this is the 12 days of Christmas..if you call and book TODAY for your January Relationship Session you will get the session and a 10x10 mounted print for only $45!! Relationship Portraiture is the best way to capture the bond between a mother or father and child, your children, or your significant other. This special is just in time for Christmas if you want to give it as a gift certificate or what a great gift for Mom or Dad for Valentines Day, the session will take place in January but prints will be ready for Valentines Day! OKAY so you can start calling or emailing now until 7pm tonight. The $45 is due today when you book, so let me know when you call or email if you are mailing a check or if you'd like to pay by credit card. Remember if we don't answer DON'T HANG UP!! Leave a message and we'll put you on the list for today's special!!!

amy@amybiggerstaff.com

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Happy Holidays!!!

Here are a few examples from last year...

Chris

Monday I did some quick shots of Chris..we are going to do more when we can go outside. For now, here are a few sneak peeks..

Yates

Here are a few proofs for the Yates' to see..I have one more session to post about and then Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas will be posted so stay tuned!!

12 Days of Christmas--Day 2

Due to the icy weather I am going to go ahead and post this today in case I can't get back to the studio until Wednesday. Day 2's giveaway is a FREE Reflections DVD with your next session. The Reflections dvd includes all of the proofs from your session set to music. You can enjoy all of your portraits over and over again!!
Merry Christmas!!

You can call or email me from now until 5 pm on Tuesday to receive this awesome gift:
amy@amybiggerstaff.com
OR
913-795-2041

DON'T FORGET!!

I am running another BIG special during the 12 days special..everyone that calls will be put into a drawing for a FREE membership to our Lifetime Portrait Club..the more days you call to take advantage of these awesome deals..the more chances you'll get to win the membership!!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!!!!

Today is the beginning of our 12 Days of Christmas Specials!! They get better and better each day so make sure to keep checking back!! Today..if you call or email me with your name and number by 5pm you can get a FREE 8x10 from any past session! Don't forget if we don't answer..DON'T HANG UP! Just leave your info on our machine and we'll add you to our list!! If the weather is going to be really bad tomorrow and I can't make it in I will post the special for tomorrow at the end of the day today.

CALL now to reserve your free 8x10!!
913-795-2041
or you can email me at
amy@amybiggerstaff.com

The Schneiders

A week ago Sunday we did the Schneiders family portraits..just some quick shots for Christmas cards..you can see the rest HERE.

Jake

So a week ago Friday, I shot Jake's senior portraits. He had the cutest dog...so of course I had to include a shot of her as well. We will be doing more soon.

Sessions Up Next...

Tomorrow look for the Schneiders and Jake Johnson!! Until then..be safe and have a great night!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE HOMES TOUR IN MOUND CITY TOMORROW FROM 2-5, OUR HOME IS ON IT SO STOP BY..IT IS $5 FOR THE TOURS AND THE VILLAGE IN THE VALLEY FOLLOWS AT THE HISTORIC PARK! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Giving Back...

It is a tradition for our family to adopt a family that is in need this time of year, Luke and I have done this personally since we have been married and since I have the best clients know to man..I know that you all will be willing to help us make this Christmas, one this family won't forget. Perhaps if your family or a couple families could take an item we can make this happen. The deadline is December 19th! Please call or email me today so that we can get the ball rolling. The family consists of a single dad with two boys, 3 and 5. They need clothing size 4T and 3T, and shirts in 2XL, a few gifts for under the tree and food for the holidays. I know that you all won't let this family down so if you can help please do, there is nothing better than helping those who need it. THANKS!! Amy

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!!!!

So, one big announcement is that we are starting our 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS on MONDAY!! SO..there will be a product offered everyday that you can get completely FREE if you call or email us that day..if you don't get through be sure to leave your name and phone number on our machine so that you can get these awesome deals that we are offering only on the business days leading up to Christmas!! You can be a new client or current client to get these free gifts from our studio to your family so no one is left out!! Be watching Monday for this can't miss event! The deals get better and better every day!

BUSY BUSY!!

As you can tell..we haven't posted in a week! We have been busy taking orders and trying to turn them around as quickly as we can. A week, I know for some of you that's forever as I have received many calls ..so the wait will soon be over..I have some BIG announcements to make later today and two sessions to share! So..stay tuned.

**IF you have not called in your santa picture order..do so by Monday please. **

**HALLOWEEN ORDERS ARE IN NOW, SO CALL TO SET UP A TIME TO PICK YOURS UP!!**

*** THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 17TH THROUGH JANUARY 4TH.***
WE WILL STILL BE ANSWERING EMAILS AS WE CAN, BUT THIS WILL BE A MUCH NEEDED INSPIRATIONAL BREAK AS I HAVE NOT HAD A DAY OFF IN ABOUT 8 MONTHS..THIS TIME WILL BE USED TO PLAN OUT OUR 2008 SPECIALS..WHICH YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO RESIST!! I CAN'T WAIT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THESE!!