emily peyton cook photography

want your order before Christmas?

Next Friday, December 9, is the last day to get your order and payment in for guarenteed delivery by Christmas. EPC photographs make great gifts under the tree. My niece, surprisingly, had pictures of my kids on her Christmas list. I am going to hook her up. LOL! 

My last day to work for 2011 is Dec. 19, unless one special little baby planner is born early, and in that case my last day will be the 16th. I want to have everything wrapped up, no pun intended, : ) including, uploads, orders, proofs, etc. by that day. I haven't decided what my return day will be in January. All I want for Christmas is some extra special time with my children in the chilly first month of 2012. 

Until then, happy shopping and a Merry Christmas season to you! : )

introducing luxe frames!

I am so excited about these! I am going to do a wall of pink and white ones over G's bed. To purchase click here. You can find them on the products page when you are ordering. They come in 2 sizes, 4 styles and 4 colors. The possibilities are endless! 8x10 frames are $85 and include the frame and photo and ship directly to your door ready to hang. 10x10 frames are $100 and include the frame and photo and also ship directly to your door ready to hang. I hope you love new products as much as I do. These will make great Christmas gifts!

time to start flexing my photography muscles again

I'm back! Today is my first day back in studio for sessions in over 8 weeks. I am excited about all that's to come this fall and hope you and I will be crossing paths, me behind the camera and you {or your kiddos} in front of my lens. September is booked with the exception of tomorrow morning at 9 and 9/23 at 9 a.m. I had a couple of babies born early and had to bump up so, that left those open spots. October is booked with the exception of the 21st at 9 and the 25th at 9, 3, or 4. November is beginning to book up as well, but the most dates available for fall. 

Don't forget to schedule your mini session. Click here for info. There are still plenty of appointments for each event. Saturday apts. are available for all three for those of you who work. 

Heritage Day is just 23 days away! And Pumpkin Patch one week after that. That is crazy to me!

Remember this year that I've answered your requests to select your own multiple images and sizes and to have personalized galleries for each family. Everyone gets FREE shipping and I'm offering a digital image for you to print from or put on your own Christmas cards, too. I hope this accomodates you and helps you get the most for your money and your needs. 

About to head out the door for my first session with a super sweet mommy and baby that I love dearly. Hopefully Bennett is in as good of a mood as I am. : )

Live fully and keep your eyes on the prize, 
Emily
Philippians 3:13

christmas/holiday classic

This ad is running in the Leader tomorrow to advertise the Fall Family Mini Sessions that are featured in their annual Christmas Classic. I advertised this as Holiday Classic not to take the name of Christ out of Christmas but not to confuse the set up of the sessions.

The sessions will be outdoors and NOT Christmas themed. The original premise of this special section was to give a feel of the holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas. No one can deny that that time of year is filled with the warmth of fall, family, and fellowship. I wanted the images to showcase the way I always felt at Thanksgiving taking photos with my family with leaves all around and that warm autumn light. You can wear Christmas colors if you want your photo to be used for a Christmas Card and it would be great, but there will be NO Christmas props, etc.

Ok, now so onto the point of this post. The ad will run tomorrow and I am only booking ONE Saturday vs. 2 this year, so those apts. will go fast. If you want a Saturday apt., let me know as soon as possible before they are all gone. I wanted to give you, my dedicated blog readers, first dibs on those apts. before they were opened to the masses. 

As ususal, email me at epcphotography@gmail.com for an apt. (request a day and hour) and I'll shoot you back a time as well as how to confirm your apt. 

Thanks!
Emily 

earn up to $75 in gift cards from shopping trunk shows at epc photography

Start earning gift cards at trunk shows held at epc photography starting this Saturday from 10:30-12:30 with the wonderful Hannah Kate line! For more info, click here to find out dates and times for each vendor. 

IT'S TAX FREE WEEKEND THIS WEEKEND, TOO!!

To Earn a Gift Card:

1. You must purchase at least one item from one of the trunk show vendors.

2. You must also book and pay for a mini session or regular session on the day of the trunk show. 

Upon completion of these 2 things, you'll receive the card above with a gift card number valid for your 5x7.

You can earn up to 3 gift cards (one per trunk show to be used one per mini session or you may use one coupon towards a regular session minimum order). Baby Planners are included in this promotion, too, so if you have a fall baby plan apt. coming up it would be worth your while to purchase some clothing and receive a free 5x7 for that session order. 

fall mini session info

Please, pass this post on to any of your friends who may be interested in these events. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising. : )

Info from August 2010 about Portraits for Hope: It's been on my heart for sometime that these mini session events need to be purposed for giving back. In Acts 1:8 Jesus says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Sameria, and to the ends of the earth." My Jerusalem is Covington, Judea is Tennessee, Sameria is America, and the ends of the earth are well, the ends of the earth, i.e. Africa, Asia, etc.

I've been struggling with how to connect myself, my family, and my clients with children in need in the 4 parts of the world Jesus has commanded me to reach. So, this is my start. I am going to give a portion of the proceeds from each of my 3 fall mini session events to local, regional, and international charities in the name of Jesus for God's glory. He has blessed us with more than we could ever ask for and I want to share the grace God's shed on me so that His glory may be spread to the ends of the earth. 

NOW BOOKING FOR ALL 3 EVENTS!
TO BOOK, EMAIL EPCPHOTOGRAPHY@GMAIL.COM!

Earn FREE 5x7 Coupons ($25 value) when you purchase items from trunk shows hosted at my studio and book a session. Click here for more info on dates and times. First show this Saturday from 10:30-12:30 at my studio.  

Heritage Day Mini Sessions
Saturday, September 24, 2-5 p.m.
Rain Out Day Oct. 8
313 S. Munford St., Covington, Tn 38019
Theme: Picket Fences
Charity: Compassion International

Info about the Event: In honor of our town's annual Heritage Festival, we celebrate with a mini session event every year. There's a kid's parade around our square and lots of fun activities for families. We’ll be starting sessions that afternoon from 2-5 to give people time to enjoy the festival, take naps and come back for photos when the lighting is best.

This set up goes well with everything from jeans to smocked dresses. White works great and colors do, too. It's totally up to you. All ages are welcome. I am planning on having my gold victorian couch set up on my lawn for one image (with the picket fence in the background) and then I'll be taking you various places around our lot for the remainder of the session. You may do a combination of family and kid pics with this session as time allows. 

Five dollars from each session will go to my sponsor child living in poverty in Kenya. The weekend of Heritage Day is Compassion Sunday, so I thought it quite appropriate to select this charity for this particular mini session event. I hope you'll view their site and talk with your children about how God intended for us not just to thank Him for our blessings but to share those blessings with other children around the world who literally have nothing. 30,000 children in the world die everyday from starvation or a treatable disease. You can make a difference by waking your family up to the reality that God's grace was given to us in America to share with others in the world for His glory. Then take the next step by sponsoring a child if you, like me, can't immediately go on a foreign missions trip. 

I'm limiting my schedule to 3 hours this year so appointments will go fast. There are only 18 spots available, so book yours today by emailing me at epcphotography@gmail.com to request an apt. time. I will send you a link to confirm your payment by check or paypal.

NEW this year! We're keeping it simple and after listening to your requests on past mini sessions, this is what I've come up with. You have (2) options to choose from:

Package #1: $100 (plus tax)
(Due upon booking. Pay through paypal or promptly send a check).

Includes:

-(10) minute session in front of my camera

- Personal password protected online ordering gallery with 5-10 images for you to choose from.

-$100 print credit to go towards any image numbers and sizes that you want. The selections are all up to you. (Print credit excludes greeting cards, you can order those at an additional fee). FREE Shipping, Too!

Package #2: $150 (plus tax) due upon booking.
(Pay through paypal or promptly send a check).

-Includes all of the above in package #1 with the addition of (1) digital file sized 8x10 for all of your printing and greeting card needs.

 

Pumpkin Patch Portraits
Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m.-Noon, Rain Out Day October 15
Jones Orchard Roadside Stand, Singleton Pkwy
Theme: Harvest Inspired Clothing 
Charity: LeBonheur Children's Hospital (in honor of Lucy Krull). 

Info about the Event:
Last year's Pumpkin Patch Portraits at Jones Orchard were such a success, we're going to do it again this year. Come out and pick out a pumpkin or two and have your children's (12 and under) photo made in their festive fall fashions. Five dollars from each session will go towards LeBonheur's Pumpkin Run in honor of Lucy Krull.

There are also only 18 appointments available for this event, so book yours today by emailing me at epcphotography@gmail.com to request an apt. time. I will send you a link to confirm your payment by check or paypal.

You have (2) options to choose from:

Package #1: $100 (plus tax)
(Due upon booking. Pay through paypal or promptly send a check).

Includes:

-(10) minute session in front of my camera

- Personal password protected online ordering gallery with 5-10 images for you to choose from.

-$100 print credit to go towards any image numbers and sizes that you want. The selections are all up to you. (Print credit excludes greeting cards, you can order those at an additional fee). FREE Shipping, Too!

Package #2: $150 (plus tax) due upon booking.
(Pay through paypal or promptly send a check).

-Includes all of the above in package #1 with the addition of (1) digital file sized 8x10 for all of your printing and greeting card needs.

 

Fall Family Mini Sessions/Holiday Classic
October 29, November 1, & November 3-4
(Hopefully the Nature Trail again, I'm waiting for approval from the Museum office).
Theme: Fall or Christmas Colored Clothing.
The foliage should be turning warm autumn hues.
Charity: Junior Auxiliary 

This event is a great Christmas card photo op that benefits our local Junior Auxiliary chapter and the photos are featured in The Leader's Holiday Classic that comes out in December. 

Book your appointment today by emailing me at epcphotography@gmail.com to request an apt. time. I will send you a link to confirm your payment by check or paypal.

You have (2) options to choose from:

Package #1: $100 (plus tax)
(Due upon booking. Pay through paypal or promptly send a check).

Includes:

-(10) minute session in front of my camera

- Personal password protected online ordering gallery with 5-10 images for you to choose from.

-$100 print credit to go towards any image numbers and sizes that you want. The selections are all up to you. (Print credit excludes greeting cards, you can order those at an additional fee). FREE Shipping, Too!

Package #2: $150 (plus tax) due upon booking.
(Pay through paypal or promptly send a check).

-Includes all of the above in package #1 with the addition of (1) digital file sized 8x10 for all of your printing and greeting card needs.

here's the plan, stan

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9
(These are my plans, but only God knows the day of Georgia's arrival).

I'm over 35 weeks and scheduled for a c-section at 39 weeks. 

I have less than 4 weeks left in this pregnancy and 2 weeks and 2 days left in before my maternity leave starts. In that time, I plan on completing 14 sessions on the books as well as uploading those sessions as well as two more previous sessions.

I'll be placing one big order next week (for those of you who've already ordered and paid) and one more order on the 24th for those who order and pay after that initial order.

My last day is June 24. I will return Sept. 1.

If you have proof requests or orders you want placed prior to my maternity leave, you'll need to get those in and paid for before June 24. 

My plan is to place orders received after that point on one designated day at the end of July and one designated day at the end of August. 

This should still keep your orders coming to you within the 4-6 week window. 

To clear up any confusion, I have complete control over all proofing and ordering. It's not an automated process to the lab when you press the order button. I go through each order with a fine tooth comb to assure your images meet my quality standards in terms of color, cropping, and design.

I'll be recovering from major abdominal surgery, enjoying a newborn baby and a 2.5 year old. In advance, I want to thank you for understanding this process and respecting my time away during this transition.

After June 24, I'll be available by email, but don't promise to be tied down to my blackberry responding at lighting speed. This being my 2nd go round at motherhood, I now know how quickly the first year goes and don't want to let technology and business distract from time I can't ever get back.

I will be promoting 3 Fall {Portraits for Hope} events during my leave in August. I'll be taking apts. for those events when the promotion starts on the blog and Facebook. 

There are only 6 apts. left in September, so if your baby plan baby is due for a session, you want to start your new baby on the plan, or you want a regular session in that month, let me know ASAP and I'll get you booked. Those dates are going fast. 

Thanks so much for your support, business, and friendships along the way. My growing family thanks you for all you do for us. We wouldn't be in business without you!

save the date for 2011 mini sessions

Here are a list of dates for you to mark on your calendars for upcoming mini session events. I'll begin booking for each of them later this year and will announce on facebook and the blog when that time comes. More information on each event will follow as each event draws nearer. 

Saturday, April 9: Easter Mini Sessions, Photos with a LIVE Bunny! Don't miss this opportunity to get your child's photo in their Easter best with a baby rabbit. This event is always fun for everyone involved and truly kicks off the Spring season.

Saturday, September 24: Heritage Day Mini Sessions, This will be our 7th year to have this event that's become a tradition many look forward to each Heritage Festival. This will be my first event back after my 2nd baby is born and I'm already looking forward to seeing you all again!

Saturday, October 8: Pumpkin Patch Portraits, Last year's Pumpkin Patch Portraits at Jones Orchard were such a success, we're going to do it again this year. Come out and pick out a pumpkin or two and have your children's (12 and under) photo made in their festive fall fashions. 

October 29-November 5: Fall Family Mini Sessions/Holiday Classic, This event is a great Christmas card photo op that benefits our local Junior Auxiliary chapter and the photos are featured in The Leader's Holiday Classic that comes out in December. 

all of this year's fall family images are uploaded

ENJOY! Go to epcphotography.com and click on proofs to view all of the selected images for your packages as well as all of the other photos taken during this event. Each day is listed in a separate gallery to help with viewing and ordering.

If you wish to change your image number for your package, view these images and email your selection to epcphotography@gmail.com by MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (tomorrow night). DO NOT SEND A MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK AS I MAY NOT RECEIVE IT. Packages will be ready the first part of December. Christmas card and photo orders must be ordered within a month to the date of when I posted them. Your expiration date can be found on the proofing page beside the thumbnail for your day's gallery. You can order anything you need online. You should have a dropdown menu to the right side of each image you choose to order. Also, check out the products link at the top of the page for great Christmas gift ideas. The 11x14 special will run through the expiration of your gallery. It and the bulk 4x6 prints for your Christmas cards can be found in the drop down menu.

I've had several people confused with Christmas card ordering. Here is the most current step by step info. PLEASE READ.

Click here to view the various designs offered for the 2010 Christmas Season.

To purchase custom cards like the ones featured at the link provided above, you'll simply go to to www.epcphotography.com, then click on proofs. At the top of the page, you'll see a "products" link. Click there, then "greeting cards." Select the size and quantity you want and add it to your cart.Then select the appropriate amount of image(s) you want on your card (based on the design template) and add to the product. In the special instructions box upon checkout note the letter of the card design you want (referenced above each card design on the link provided above), as well as the text you want included. You can add or remove text to your liking. If all your instructions don't fit in the special instructions box, email them to epcphotography@gmail.com.

 

Prices:

5x7 Flat: (25) $50, (50) $75, (75) $100, (100) $125 

5x5 Folded: (25) $50, (50) $75, (75) $100, (100) $125

5x7 Folded: (25) $60, (50) $85, (75) $115, (100) $140

Die Cut Ornament Cards: (25) $65, (50) $90, (75) $120, (100) $145

Accordian Cards: (25) $65, (50) $115, (75) $165, (100) $215

thursday afternoon's fall family mini sessions are uploaded

Click here to view Thursday morning's sessions selected images (for your packages).

Click here to view Thursday morning's other images.

If you wish to change your image number for your package, view these images and email your selection to epcphotography@gmail.com by MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. DO NOT SEND A MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK AS I MAY NOT RECEIVE IT. Packages will be ready the first part of December. Christmas card and Christmas orders for this event should be received no later than December 4. 

I've had several people confused with Christmas card ordering. Here is the most current step by step info. PLEASE READ.

Click here to view the various designs offered for the 2010 Christmas Season.

To purchase custom cards like the ones featured at the link provided above, you'll simply go to to www.epcphotography.com, then click on proofs. At the top of the page, you'll see a "products" link. Click there, then "greeting cards." Select the size and quantity you want and add it to your cart.Then select the appropriate amount of image(s) you want on your card (based on the design template) and add to the product. In the special instructions box upon checkout note the letter of the card design you want (referenced above each card design on the link provided above), as well as the text you want included. You can add or remove text to your liking. If all your instructions don't fit in the special instructions box, email them to epcphotography@gmail.com.

 

Prices:

5x7 Flat: (25) $50, (50) $75, (75) $100, (100) $125 

5x5 Folded: (25) $50, (50) $75, (75) $100, (100) $125

5x7 Folded: (25) $60, (50) $85, (75) $115, (100) $140

Die Cut Ornament Cards: (25) $65, (50) $90, (75) $120, (100) $145

Accordian Cards: (25) $65, (50) $115, (75) $165, (100) $215