Small Business Saturday | Middle Tennessee Photographer

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our family did. It was so nice to take a little break and just spend time with family thinking about how blessed we are. The holiday season has kicked off, and today is Small Business Saturday. 

Just in time for Small Business Saturday and Christmas gift giving, I have released my 2014 calendars. Through Cyber Monday all calendars are 25% off.  Depending on the style chosen, the calendars are 8x10 or 10x10 in size. Regular price is $22. Through Monday they are $16.50 each (plus tax).

Calendar #1:

Calendar #2:

Calendar #3:

These are great grandparent gifts. Perfect for the office of the front of the fridge. Call or email by midnight on Monday to order yours and save 25%!

iPhone Skins and Cases | Fayetteville Tennessee Photographer

If my iPhone isn't in my hand it is very close by. That's why I am super excited about these new products for the iPhone.  Now I am able to offer my clients a way to personalize their iPhone with favorite image(s) from their session.​

There are two options to choose from.  An iPhone skin.  That is a repositional type sticker that adheres to the back of your iPhone. Clean and sleek. Discount pricing is available on the iPhone skins when 2 or more are ordered at the same time.  The designs do not have to be the same to receive the discount.  How great is that?!​

Want a little more protection for your iPhone?  Then maybe a case is for you.  The sides of the case are clear, but the back is fabulous!​

Any of these designs may be used for either the skins or cases.  These designs are exclusive to Brandi Barnes Photography. More designs to be added and custom designs available for a small design fee. ​Call or email for details and pricing. 

This is just the beginning of many new exciting products ​I am excited to be adding to my product line. :-)

Your Lucky Day | Organic Bloom Retailer

I have some good news for you Organic Bloom fans.  It's your lucky day! Through Tuesday, March 19th at noon when you order an 11x14 or larger frame, you will receive a 5x7 frame of your choice! I know awesome, right?!

Great idea for Mother's Day! ​Or it's just a great time to get that frame you have been wanting with a little added bonus.

Orders must be received by noon Tuesday, March 19th.  A 50% deposit is required at time of order. ​Thanks!

Welcoming 2013 | Middle Tennessee Photographer

Happy New Year!  I am so ready for 2013! How about you? My grandmother considered it bad luck to put up a new calendar until the first day of the new year. So I always think of her when a new year rolls around.  So in honor of my Granny Pauline, I am having a sale on my 2013 calendars.  Order your calendar by January 7th and receive 13% off the regular price.

These first 3 designs are 8x10.  Regular price $20.  Through January 7th save 13% - ONLY $17.40.

The following 5 designs are 5x7 .  Regular Price $15.00 - Only $13 through January 7th.

Christmas Decorating With Your Images | Fayetteville Tennessee Photographer

You may have seen the images of my kiddos that I have displayed in our family room in The Organic Bloom frames.

They make me so happy.  I just love them.  I also love all the Santa images I have of the kids from over the years. I always display them at Christmas time around the house, but this year I did some extra special.  I ordered myself a 16x24 enlargement of my favorite image from  their Santa visit this year and displayed it with some of my other favorites from years past.

I got them all framed and on the wall last night.  Now this makes me very happy!  I smile every time I walk in the room and see them.

So get those old Christmas photos out of the drawer and put them out where you can enjoy them!  They hold good memories, so display them so  you will be reminded of them every day.  They are sure to make you smile just like I'm smiling right now as I look at mine here.  Merry Christmas!

Small Business Saturday Sale | Middle Tennessee Photographer

Hopefully you're rested up from your Black Friday shopping.  Now it's time for Small Business Saturday.  I have put together several specials that I will be offering through Cyber Monday.

All the following specials are available Saturday, November 24 - Monday, November 26 ONLY!

SPECIAL #1

All Gallery Wraps %25 off regular price!  I have never offered these at such a discount.

Gallery Wraps:

11x14 - Regular Price $150  SALE PRICE $112.50

16X20 - Regular PRice $200  SALE PRICE $150

20X30 - Regular Price $275  SALE PRICE $206.25

24x30 - Regular Price $300  SALE PRICE $225.00

24x36 - Regular Price $350  SALE PRICE $262.50

*50% deposit required when ordering gallery wraps.

SPECIAL #2

50% off 2011 Session CDs.

Save 50% when you purchase the session CD from your 2011 session.  High resolution digital files of all the edited images from your session with a print release.  

Full Session: Regular Price $250 - SALE PRICE $125

Mini-Session: Regular Price $125 - Sale Price $62.50

This offer is ONLY good for 2011 sessions.

SPECIAL #3

4x6 Proof Sets

A complete set of proof from your session.  These do not have a watermark or proof on them.  This is a proof version so it does not have the coating offered on prints. Fine for desktop frames, scrapbooking or an album. 

Full Session $100

Mini Session $50

SPECIAL #4

Save $50 on Spiral Bound Proof Books

The photos are size 4x6 on a  5x7 black mat. Spiral bound.  Make nice brag books.  Please note that the images CANNOT be removed from the album. 

2013 Photo Calendars | Middle Tennessee Photographer

Want a personalized gift for family, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or even a gift for yourself? How about a personalized gift that they will enjoy all year long, and it won't blow your holiday budget? How about a 2013 photo calendars?  These are great for the fridge or the office.  

There are 2 sizes to choose from - 5x7 or 8x10.   Just pick your favorite style and the number of photos included for a gift that will have them oohing and aahing. 

5x7 Styles:

And the 8x10 styles:

Standard print pricing applies.  

5x7 calendar $15

8x10 calendar $20

2012 Christmas Card Options | Middle Tennessee Photographer

This year I have put together 14 different Christmas cards for my clients to choose from.  There is a great assortment of traditional, non-traditional, formal, whimsical and fun. Something for everyone I do believe!  

If you have had a session with me this year, just choose your favorite design and your favorite images from your session.  Let me know and I will put together a proof for you.  They can be customized with the message of your choosing. 

These cards are 2-sided and come with white envelopes. The size is 5x7, and  they are printed on a lovely linen card stock.  Pricing: $60 for the first set of 25 cards.  Additional sets of 25 are $50.

Send a card this year that won't make it's way into the trash can after the decorations come down.

Product Spotlight - Sugar & Spice Album.

I've put together a lot of coffee table albums.  I've loved them all, but this may be my favorite. At least for the girls it is. 

Introducing the Sugar & Spice Album.

It can feature up to 19 images from your session.

The pages are hinged so that they lay flat.

The pages are also UV coated.

This album is available in either 8x8 or 10x10.  The one shown here is an 8x8.

All my albums come beautifully packaged.

Coffee table albums are an affordable way to showcase many images from your session.  They are sure to be treasured for years to come.

Product Spotlight - The Organic Bloom Frames.

Have you heard of The Organic Bloom frames?  If you haven't, you don't know what you have been missing!  I fell in love with these frames when I saw them, and I am so happy to be able to offer them to my clients. You've heard of the plumber having leaking faucets at his own house?  Well, that can also be said of us photographers.  I take lots of photos of my kids, but a lot of the time they stay trapped on the computer.  Those that are lucky enough to be printed often find themselves in a drawer.  Terrible?  I know!

I know how I struggle with it, so one of my goals is to help my clients get their portraits on their walls where they can enjoy them every single day! The Organic Bloom frames are a beautiful way to showcase them.  

They are beautiful, and there are so many choices! Choices are a good, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming.  There are just so many shapes and colors from which to choose! That is why I am here. To help!  I know how overwhelming it can be, and that is why I decided to share this grouping from my own family room.

Here I used a 16x24 for my focal image.  Yes, that is a little different than the standard 16x20.  I knew I didn't want to lose any of this image by the cropping that would be required for the standard 16x20. That's one of the great things about The Organic Bloom frames.  Lots of size options.  Then I added three 8x10 frames. Notice that none of the frames are the same.  That makes my grouping more interesting than if I had used four identical frames.

Here is another frame that is a favorite of mine.  This is from a client's recent session.

This is the June frame in black.  I absolutely love the size of this frame.  The image is just an 11x14, but it really makes a statement in this large frame.  Just gorgeous. 

I have lots of frame samples in the studio as well as a complete array of paint samples. Just let me know if you would like to schedule an appointment to see them in person.  

Do you have to be a client of mine to purchase frames from me?  Absolutely not! If you have images of your own, I will be happy to help you choose the perfect frame.  

Introducing Facebook Cover Collages | Middle Tennessee Photographer

Let's face it everyone and their grandmother is on Facebook these days. One of the newest changes to the ever changing face of Facebook is cover images. I am so excited to now offer Cover Collages to my clients! You want to share your images online, and this is a way that you can share them with everyone as well as enjoy them every day yourself!

Choose one of the following designs to highlight your favorite images from your past or present session.

#1

 

#2

#3

#4

#5

(Please note that your collage will not have my logo on it. )

Choose one design for $15, 2 designs for $12 each, 3 or more designs are just $10 each. All prices are subject to sales tax.

It's been a while since your session? Well, it's time for a new one! ;-)  However, I do still have your images on file so I will be glad to create you a collage.  

To order choose your design(s) and images.  Message me and I will put together your cover collage. I will send you a Paypal invoice.  Once payment is received, I will email you your file and all you have to do it upload it to Facebook!

I'm working on more digital products, so make sure to check back.  I do want to mention that all digital products are intended for web use and are not print suitable for printing.  Thanks!

The Organic Bloom Frames

Last week I had 3 huge boxes of The Organic Bloom frames delivered. Sorting them took over both my kitchen and dining room tables.

These frames come in so many shapes and sizes.  The options are almost overwhelming.  I haven't found another line of frames that can compare.

I love that so many of my clients are opting to order them and are getting their prints up on their walls! Plus when they order one of my new portrait collections, they receive 10% off any frame order placed at the same time. 

I ordered a gigantic 16x24 frame and three 8x10 frames for our new family room.  Now just to decide which images of the kids I want to use!

My Funny Valentine

Well, I'm a little late sharing my little guy's Valentine's Day cards. I didn't want to share them too early, and then I was busy yesterday and didn't have the time to post them.  I cannot take credit for the idea.  It was inspired by a Valentine I saw on Pinterest. Stewart received some of these stick-on mustaches for Christmas, and I knew I had to use one for his Valentine shoot.  These are the ones he gave to his classmates yesterday.

For you creative ones, the paper is from Gina Miller's Christmas Prints Paper Pack.  And while I am sharing, here is Miss Molly's Valentine.

Where are Elizabeth's you ask? Apparently 5th graders are too old for Valentine Cards. :-)

The Sweetest Valentines | Southern Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

I don't know if you have noticed it, but the stores are clearing the shelves of candy canes and replacing them with conversation hearts.  Yes, it is time to start thinking about Valentine's Day.  This year why not do something a little different and give a card that will find it's way into the photo album or scrapbook rather than that file where all others seem to go?  You know what I mean!

This year I am offering Valentine's in two different sizes.  

Wallets -

Pricing for Wallets:

$10 per sheet of 8 with minimum order of 2 sheets.

Or 4x6 prints

Pricing for 4x6 Valentines:

$2 per print with a minimum order of 12 prints.

This year I am offering 6 different designs.  You may see them here on my Facebook page.  Orders should be placed no later than February 3rd to insure they arrive in time for Valentine's Day.

Want a creative idea of how to use your 4x6 Valentine prints?  See my tutorial for making popcorn valentines.  A nice alternative to candy.

Announcing 2012's Biggest The Organic Bloom Frame Sale!!!

I'm really excited about this!  I am in love with The Organic Bloom frames.  They are so unique (they come in 16 different shapes and 53 colors.  Yes, I said 53 colors! And the quality is exceptional!

So now for the details!

I will be placing a very large frame order on January 14th.  For this order only, I am offering 20% off all frames orders placed by my clients.  This is the only time in 2012 I will offering such a discount on these frames. I know a lot of you have seen the frames in person in my new office/gallery.  Well, now is your chance to get those new prints in one of these awesome frames, or order an enlargement of your favorite image from your session and get it on the wall!

So this is how it works, I will be taking orders through January 13.  I will be glad to meet you in the office to show you all the options.  I have paint samples so there will be no guess work on the color of your frame. I have several frames in the office so that you can see many of the shapes and sizes available.  I am requiring a deposit  of 50% on this frame order.  These frames are custom made when they are ordered, so expect your frames to arrive in about 4 weeks. 

Like I said before, this is the only time in 2012 I will be offering these frames at such a discount.  20% off all frames!!!

Contact me for a price list or any questions. Thanks!

Santa Accordion Album | Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

I just wanted to share this accordion album that I will be offering at my Down Home With Santa mini-sessions this year. 

These are just the cutest albums.  They are the perfect size for your purse and come with a plastic protective sleeve.

Here are a couple photos of the inside.

And a view of the  back.

There is a minimum purchase of 3 identical albums.  Just the right number for giving and still having one to keep! 

Christmas Card Mini-Sessions!

Lots of you have already asked, and the answer is yes! I will be having Christmas Card Mini-session again this year!  I will be having two different days of mini-sessions, but I will have a very limited number of slots.  This is all I can fit in, so don't wait to schedule.

This year I am excited to be offering urban mini-sessions!

When: Saturday afternoon, October  23, 2010.

Location: Downtown Fayetteville, Tennessee (meeting point will be Valley Internet

1:30 - Franks

2:00 - Dixon

2:30 - Groce

3:00 - Fitch

3:30 - Mills

4:00 -

I will also have a morning of rural mini-sessions.  These will probably be at the barn again.

When: Saturday morning, November 6

10:00 - Watt

10:30 - Reed

11:00 - Lowe

11:30 - Pearson

12:00 - Parker

(Front)

(back)

Price: $125 (plus tax)

What's included:

• 15-20 minute session (the guys will love how quick it's over!)
• An online gallery of 10-20 images to share with family and friends
• A set of 4x6 proofs of the images from your gallery
• An 8x10 print of your choice
• Your choice of one of the following:

Option 1:35 5x7 Custom designed photo greeting cards. These cards are professionally printed on photo paper and come with white envelopes.

An example of one-sided photo card:

Option 2:25 5x7 Custom designed double sided greeting cards. These cards are printed on heavy cardstock and are double sided (printed on both sides). They come with white envelopes.

An example of a double-sided card:

(Front)

(Back)

As an added bonus I will be offering a CD of all the edited images (digital negatives) from your mini-session with a printing release for only $75.  That is half off the regular mini-session CD price.

Product Spotlight - Accordion Albums.

I am so excited about this new album I am offering.  It is so stinkin' cute! Just in time for the holidays it would make a great gift for the grandmothers.  It is just the perfect size for them to tuck in their purses.

The best part is how many images it includes.  Up to 19!  That is a lot of bang for your buck!

Another neat thing about it is that it has a magnetic closure.  So it stays together in your purse and when you are finished toting it around it will stick to the fridge or even your filing cabinet in the office. 

A minimum of three identical albums per order. I have a sample on hand if you would like to see one in person.  Contact me for pricing and more info.

Product Spotlight - Coffee Table Album.

Some days it is like Christmas around here.  I get so excited when the UPS truck pulls up outside.  You know you get a lot of packages when you go out of town for a week and he notices that you don't have any packages! Last Friday he delivered one that just had me giddy! It was the Posey family's coffee table album.

I had to share a few pages from it. 

I not only love the coffee table albums because of the sleek design, but I also love how many photos you can get in just one album.  They are really a great value when you look at it that way.  Kim was able to include all her favorite images from their shoot.

The coffee table albums come with hinged pages that are UV coated.

And seeing the expression on Kim's face when she opened the box made it really feel like Christmas.

Coffee table albums come in the following sizes: 5x5, 8x8, 10x10 and 12x12.

Mini-session gift certificates.

Need an idea for Mother's Day, Father's day, graduation? How about a gift certificate for a mini-session?

These make great gifts for Grandma and Grandpa!  Wouldn't they love some photos of themselves with the grandkids. Good for up to 5 people. Comes nicely wrapped in a presentation box.