Planning Vaentines Mini Sessions

Time to start thinking about Valentines Day minis incase you haven't already. I will be sending out my newsletter to friends/family/customers/referrals In the next week or so. Offering limited mini sessions. As a perk to past clients, I am offering them to existing customers first come first serve. Mini Sessions are great because they are usually in one spot, customer comes to you and you can pack a day or two and work your butt off for those two days.

I am offering packages only for Valentines Day. Since this is my first ever, I will keep it simple. I am doing a choice of three backgrounds (but only one choice per child)

Package one 

1 - 8x10
2 - 5x7
4 - Wallets

Package two

1 - 11x14
1 - 8x10
4 - 5x7
8 - Wallets
16 - Greeting Cards

Package Three

1- Photo Necklace
1 11x14
1 - 8x10
4 - 5x7
16 Wallets
20 Greeting Cards

I am still working out pricing details (way to wait for the last minute, Jen!) I am doing this two days (only) at the hall behind my house (so far) still working out details

It will be $100 for the two days (not bad considering these sessions are about 15-20 minutes long and I will book about 45 minutes apart. I could fit about 8-10 in per day. About 16- 20 total customers. If I can generate that many!!! Still marketing my butt off. I know I have 4 guaranteed without even advertising. Got to luv the fam and friends who wants to get in on these all!!!

I feel like this is a little commercialized. However, this is a great way to get an add on for customers who don't necessarily want a full session but want to enjoy a small mini. Keep our fingers crossed!!!

Will let you know how it works out!!!

Been hustling my butt off the past couple weeks. Lets see - my new car broke down (again can we say LEMON?) , lost a beloved family member to a health battle (very hard time for us) Xmas, new years, my aunt who lives with us is starting Chemo on Tuesday and I had a crazy bug (but had both my flu shots go figure!!!).

I wish everyone a happy new year and hope that this is the best year ever.

I am on a positive thinking kick - so only good thoughts. Been reading a book by Joel Osteen, a famous TV preacher that my mom swears is the greatest and believe me I am not using this as a forum to shove my religious beliefs to anyone cuz that is not me, but regardless of your beliefs it is a great way to think positively and to put your best self forward. It is very inspirational. and I can see a difference in myself lately. No more dwelling on the hard times just better times ahead! :)

Winners Announced

Thanks for everyone patience! I wish you all a Happy New Year

And the winners are:

Jillt   -$50 Restaurant.com gift card
O'Shrock - $25 Restaurant.com gift card
Tamsen - Baby Cocoon
JEnprincess88 - Leather Proof Book
Christy - Leather Proof Book

Thanks all!!!! Very excited to dive back into blogging and checking those resolutions off of my list:)

Please email me at jensphotomojo@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Shutterfly Coasters are here

I admit I am a junkie for Freebies..... I opened up that shutterfly acct and got all the freebies I could (i blogged about it 2 weeks ago) including my photocoasters. The value is $24.99 +tax and shipping. I paid 5.99!!! As soon as I get back to the house, I'll take a pic and show it on here.

http://www.shutterfly.com/

I wouldn't use these as customer sales, however, they are awesome and cheap for me!!! They do have great quality stickers as well!

Hope everyone has a happy and safe new year!!!

Deal of the Week!!!!

So Today I went to Walgreens and CVS didn't do to bad.

At Walgreens got all of the below Items and paid 39.81 out of Pocket - when it was all said and done, I left with all of those items  - a Mail in Rebate for $15 and $14.50 of register rewards. So basically it was like paying $10.31 for all of it!!!!
But I also got a free coupon for tide up to $8.99!!! So really for less than $2! I used a coupon for Everything!!! 3 Pepto - 2 Pampers Jumbo Packs - 2 boxes Tampax - 2 bags pads - 2 Olay Regenerist Wow Retail Value is appx $70 - so I watched for sales and deals and matched with coupons and oila!!

Then I went to CVS and got two bottles of Dawn and 2 Ivory 3-pack of soaps for $1.64 out of pocket (that includes tax) . We don't use IVORY, however, I had 2 coupons for $1 off each and they were 99cents on sale so they were free. I only really paid for the dawn. I have been making care packages for a friends grandson who is in the military and stationed in IRAQ. I am always getting free Saline Contact Solution and I don't use it so I send it over there. I always get the free items with my coupons even if we don't use them - grocery I take to the food bank and non-perishable goes to military care packages.

In the new year  - I will be splitting my blogging efforts to two blogs! One will be money saving and my new journey as a SAHM (stay at home mom sort of - still doing my photography on the side) and the other will be my photo blog. As soon as I have the web address for the new money saving blog will share it with you:) I'm very excited about this new adventure I am about to pursue!!!

One of my new places of Interest!!

Here is RowNine... They have designer boutiques open for a small period of time with savings up to 80%.... Mark Jacobs (my favorite) is coming up in the next couple days.

Click here to sign up (FREE) so you get the email alerts

Marketing Monday - Thank you cards for Repeat Business

I hope everyone had a happy holiday season. My little mans first christmas was the best. It is neat because he is 10 months now, so he was very into it:)

Now for marketing monday.......

Remember to send a thank you card to all clients after they complete, order and pick up prints. This goes a long way. When I buy something, if the sales professional sends a thank you card. It blows me away. With mega stores and the hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes forget our manners.

In my thank you card I send a coupon - whether it is a free 5x7 with their next paid session or $25 off session. Not only will you drum up repeat business, but you will make a great impression as well!!!

If you want to be green, send a e-thank you. Although I feel that this is a little impersonal for me , guess I am just a little old fashioned.

$$$$$ off on CANVAS AND OTHER PHOTO GOODIES

It was like Christmas today when I got this great news in my Inbox:) It was from GREG our last winner of the photo keyring -

Canvas on Demand (http://www.canvasondemand.com/) will give you a $80 or so credit if you open a new "pro" account with them. I did this and got a great 24 x 16 canvas and paid only shipping. Also, H & H Color Lab ( http://hhcolorlab.com/Studio/StudioHomePage.aspx) gives you a $50 credit to use on anything when you open a new pro account with them.

He also said that H&H has photojewelry:)

I am going to order a sample. There isn't a client who doesn't love photojewelry if it is tastefully done:)

Thanks for the Tip Greg!!!