New blog!

Hello! I am pleased as punch to tell you that my new blog is up and running. Please go to www.lensenvyblog.com

I would be even more pleased if you would subscribe to my blog there. I already have a couple of new posts for ya.

Good bye to the sweet little blogger world that got me started. Now we're off to bigger and better places. See you there!

We're moving!! ...to a new blog

Howdy! I hope everyone is having a fantastic week. I am in the process of setting up a new and improved blog! I am absolutely stoked about it. My photos will be amazing, my words will be riveting and my posting inspiration renewed...I hope. ;-)

I hope to have things up and running over there in the next few days. I have a big fancy weekend of nothingness but intense web time. I'm talking hosting/domain/database/URL/IP address/bandwidth/posting tutorial madness. You're jealous, right? I feel like if I ever get this thing up and running I will be able to hack the President's email. (kidding...kind of) You would think being married to a MIS major would come in handy in such situations, but Mr. Lens Envy seems to have a full plate himself. Needless to say this set-up should be an interesting adventure for me.

Another big change taking place will be the content of the blog. It will include my Lens Envy posts, news, and photos (in a slightly different format) and also some of my personal posts and family ventures. I think it will be fun for the readers--friends, family, clients and everyone in between--to see it all. I say all the time that my clients are like friends and family and Lens Envy is my life...so why not combine the two?

Anyway, when this new bad baby is officially open for business, you will be the firsts to hear about it. When I make the big announcement I do hope that you will all follow me there.

Have a great Friday and much love to you!
Erin

2011 prices

I have finally posted the 2011 prices. You can see them on my website under "behind the lens" and then "prices". I am also listing it below:

All sessions include an online proofing gallery for two weeks. (it is password protected)

Typical Photo shoot at Lens Envy Studio $150
-example: families, children, engagement, or maternity
-up to 4 people ($25 for every additional person)
-up to 1 hour
-includes some indoor and outdoor
-includes CD with 5 digital images and copyright release

Typical Photo shoot on location $175
-at a location of your choice (in the Birmingham AL area)
-example: families, children, engagement, or maternity
-up to 4 people ($25 for every additional person)
-up to 1-1/2 hours
-includes CD with 5 digital images and copyright release

Newborn Session $200
-preferably 2 weeks or younger
-shot at baby's new home or at Lens Envy Studio-your choice.
-up to 2 hours
-includes CD with 5 digital images and copyright release
-includes a set of 3 accordion mini brag books or a 10x20 storyboard

Newborn Session with cards $300
-includes all of the above plus 50 custom designed birth announcements.

Grow with me Package $600
-includes 4 photo shoots in one year
-example: newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months of age. You may also want to include a maternity session. Your choice!
-includes CD with 5 digital images from each session and copyright release
-shot at Lens Envy Studio

Ala Carte-I am happy to send you a complete price list for products and prints!
-gallery wrapped canvases start at $150
-storyboards and collages start at $75.
-greeting, birthday, holiday cards and birth announcements start at $50
-digital copies of images $10 per image
-individual professional prints start at $8
-print packages start at $40

Weddings
-Wedding packages start at $1500. Please contact me for prices.

Blog Overload

I have officially reached my limit of photos on this blog. What does that mean? I cannot upload more photos without purchasing more storage space. I knew this day would come and I would be forced to decide: do I stay with this current blog format or switch to new? I am not purchasing more space yet because I may move my blog over to another host and re-format everything. Until I have made that decision my blogs of each session will have links to a gallery of photos instead of the photos being posted directly on here.

I love being able to share each session and the details of each sweet client, so I never want that to change. I currently have a personal blog telling about everything that happens in my day to day life and I have this one. It could mean that the two will be combined in the near future. Nothing major is changing for now--you will see a slideshow instead of individual photos, but this blog may look different in the future. If I switch to another host I will use one that allows you to add it to your blog roll, RSS feed or Google Reader.

Just a little update. :) Happy Saturday!

Lens Envy Studio!!!

This just in: Lens Envy now has a studio! We have been working on this for a very long time. I saw the need was there and I started talking about a long time ago. The biggest dilema is WHERE!? We played with several ideas. Finally we started slowing making some of the necessary purchases and then my sweet husband surprised with me with the remaining equipment needed.

For now it is a simple set up in our home. You all have watched me grow and change over the last few years and I expect this will be no different. And that's why I love you all!

I don't want my business to become solely studio based because there is no place like the great outdoors. I love taking photos on location, but now I have another option for those who want a studio look, for babies, or for days when the weather does not permit us to take outdoor photos.

I was in the process of revising my 2011 price lists when all of this started taking place, so now even more revisions will be required. I will probably have separate studio pricing. I will get all of that info posted asap so you can start thinking about your spring photos!

New year new prices

Book your 2011 sessions NOW and lock in your 2010 price!!!

There will be some price changes coming with the new year. Nothing major, but changes nonetheless.

I will dive into all the details a little later. For now I wanted to give everyone a heads up and give you the opportunity to get a better rate. I will schedule appointments as far out as April. Can't wait to hear back from everyone!

Christmas cards 2010

Finally the long awaited Christmas card designs for 2010 are up! I will probably have more as we get closer to Christmas, but these are the fancy set. Of course all colors, fonts, and text is your choice. Most of these card designs will take up to 4 photos and some up 6. So all of those things will be decided by you and I when we are designing your card. Also, the card from 2009 are still available. You can see those HERE and HERE.

Christmas and Fall 2010 specials

Its time for fall and Christmas sessions and Christmas cards! I know, I know, its still 90 degrees outside and you're just getting the kiddos off to school, but we're headed into another busy season full of pumpkin carvings, fall festivals, parties, Christmas shopping, extracurricular activities, and FOOTBALL!!! Its my favorite time of year! Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here and you'll wonder why you didn't schedule your fall pictures sooner!

I'm scheduling sessions for September-December and I've already got a few dates completely full so contact me ASAP if you want to get yours on the calendar.

I am releasing the Fall 2010 pricing now and I will release the card designs in a few weeks. Y'all are gonna love 'em!

So here are the packages...


Package A: $400
-up to 2 hours of photography
-on location of your choice (Birmingham area)
-CD of 10 high resolution images from your session (your choice of images)
-set of 50 custom designed Christmas cards* featuring the photos of your choice (available in smooth, linen and pearl finish)
-one 11x14 gallery wrapped canvas


Package B: $250
-up to 1 hour of photography
-at a Birmingham area location convenient to and chosen by Lens Envy Photography
-CD of 3 high resolution images from your session (your choice of images)
-set of 50 custom designed Christmas cards* featuring the photos of your choice (available in smooth, linen, or pearl finish)


*Christmas cards are custom designed by Lens Envy Photography with your direction and final approval. Extra cards are available in sets of 25.

If you don't see a package that fits your needs or that doesn't include something you're interested in, let me know and we'll make a package to fit your needs!

Ala carte Christmas pricing (available Sep-Dec 2010 only):
-hard cover 20 page album $250
-11x14 gallery wrapped canvas $150
-set of three mini accordion brag books with magnetic closure (great gifts!!!) $50
-set of 50 custom designed Christmas cards* featuring the photos of your choice (available in smooth, linen, or pearl finish) $100
-additional set of 25 cards $30
-high resolution digital files $5 per image

Chromaluxe Panels

I ordered the Chromaluxe Panels for myself last week. It arrived yesterday and I'M IN LOVE!!! These things are gorge. You must have one for yourself! Click HERE for prices. They are super cheap, they come with their own easel back (if you so desire), they are very sturdy, mounted on some type of MDF board, the front is glossy. LOVE IT!!!

I also ordered the accordion mini and its precious!! I just forgot to take a picture of it.

The Art of Letters

Miss Reagan's photo was featured in the Testimonials on The Art of Letters' website!!

You can go HERE to see it! I'm so excited!

Jennefer from The Art of Letters is such an incredibly sweet person. I adore her work.

Engagement Casting Call/Contest

Hi Peeps! I am looking for a very happy, lovely, and in love engaged couple. Why you ask? Because I would like to bestow the gift of photos upon this couple for my website and marketing use.

I will have a little contest via Facebook to decide the winning couple and here are the rules:

-Must be a couple engaged to be married.
-The couple cannot already be married.
-A photo of the couple should be emailed to me at erinmhollis@gmail.com by 12 noon on Monday July 12th 2010.
-When all photos have been submitted I will post them in an album on Lens Envy's Facebook page. At that time voting can begin.
-You can vote by simply commenting on a couple's photo with the word "VOTE".
-Only one vote per person, per day for the duration of the contest.
-To vote you must be a fan or "like" Lens Envy Photography on Facebook.
-The voting will end Friday July 16th 2010.

The happy couple who wins will receive a free engagement session by Lens Envy Photography with a CD of 10-15 edited photos and copyright release.

Let the games begin! :)

Follow me on Twitter

I finally caved to the pressure and started my Twitter account. I've had one for awhile just so that I can follow news and celebrity gossip, but I've never tweeted a thing...until now.

(I really just threw the "news" part in there so that I would sound cultured but we all know that I just want to see what Angelina and Britt are up to. Ha! Kidding. I do follow several news outlets. See for yourself.)

You can find me at www.twitter.com/erinhollis .

Beach Appointments

I will be taking beach appointments in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach again this year. Its June 10-13th. Please email me or call me to set a date: erinmhollis@gmail.com or 205-901-8843. I may have a few more dates at the end of June and I will have some dates at the end of August. As soon as I've nailed down our plans, I'll let you know those dates!

I can't wait for sandy photos with beautiful beaches as your backdrop!

The New Lens Envy!!!

I'm am absolutely thrilled to share Lens Envy's fresh new look. I have wanted a new logo for a long time, but just kept putting it off. Finally I decided I can't wait any longer. I needed another creative person to help me put out. A dear friend put me in touch with a very talented graphic designer. She came up with this amazing new image for me. She is a pleasure to work with. Thanks Rachel, for the contact and many thanks to Angela for the new look you have given Lens Envy. I'm beyond excited!

I've changed my website and blog. Now its time for new business cards and marketing material. Looking forward to it!! :) I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!

New Products!!

I have some new products to announce!! I'm so excited about these. I am already trying to decide which ones I'm going to order for myself of my own little man...probably one of each. :)

The Accordian Mini
includes 10 photos (4 on one side, 6 on the other)
$50
I love this!

Chromaluxe panels
available in two styles:
arched 5x7 with easel back $30

arched, hinged panel $35

Stretched canvas panels
available in several sizes:
8x10, 11x14 and 16x20 are a few of the typical sizes
prices range from $60-100 for those sizes

Spiral bound press book
size 5x7
Hard cover on front and back
minimum of 10 pages (20 photos)
photo pages mounted on smooth cover stock (thick and gorgeous paper) with UV (glossy) finish
prices start at $70 for min number of pages

Wallet Albums
Available in the four colors shown
includes 20 photos
$40

Wallet Notebooks
set of 4
spiral bound and ball chain attached
wallet photos on front and back covers with note pages in between
$20

Not pictured:
Hard Cover Photo Books
20 pages
photo on front and back cover
$75

I am extending the March special through the end of April. This is a great deal if you'd like to get some professional prints or storyboard in addition to the regular package that I offer. Contact me soon for spring appointments because the calendar is filling up quickly!!

Lens Envy is on Facebook!

Lens Envy made its debut on Facebook today. Become a fan and suggest it to all your friends! ;-)

Blog Award

I was awarded this fantastic blog award by my friend Alicia! Thank you Alicia!! You da best!

March Special

Check out the March special. You have TWO options this month--a large selection of prints or a storyboard. Each option gives you a large savings. I love money savers!$!$!$! Dates are filling up very quickly so call or email me!

BOOK YOUR SPRING SESSION!!!

Hey friends! I just wanted to let you know that dates are booking quickly for the months of March, April and May so contact me ASAP and get your session on the calendar.