emily peyton cook photography

heritage day slideshow

Heritage Day was so much fun! We raised enough money for a nice Christmas gift for our Compassion International child in Kenya, too. Thanks to all of you who supported this event and allowed me the chance to try out some creative ideas on you. I hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed shooting and editing them. Click the photo above to view a slideshow of my favorites. : ) Clients, you'll like this because you can view the images in a larger, clearer format. 

one more heritage day apt. left, anyone want it?

I have a 4:00 apt. available for THIS SATURDAY'S, Heritage Day. If you want it, email me at epcphotography@gmail.com and I'll get you set up. The session cost is $109.75 (includes tax). This fee includes a $5 donation to Compassion International plus a $100 gift card to order images once they are posted online. The $100 (plus tax) basically pre-pays for your order. You are welcome to order above and beyond that as well once the images are posted.

This is an image from a session I shot yesterday in Brownsville. This is the same shape and style sofa I'll have on my lawn, but my sofa is a neutral gold. This is the look I am going for for your main Heritage Day look. Each Heritage Day session will be 20-30 minutes long so you'll be able to get family shots, kid shots, etc. all in one mini session and we'll also have time to walk around my block for other outdoor backgrounds and also incorporate my picket fences. I've got a couple of other tricks up my sleeve for this event, but you'll have to wait until Sat. for the fun to start. Hope to see you there!

get your heritage day and pumpkin patch apt. today!

Heritage Day is just 2 weeks from tomorrow! Can you believe it? And Pumpkin Patch is just one week from that! Don't miss your opportunity to get on the schedule for each of thes sessions. This ad will run in next week's paper, so get your time slot before they are all gone! I am spending more time with each family this year and taking less apts. to accomodate that. That means more variety for you and more time for me to get to know each of your families. I'm looking forward to a more laid back approach to mini sessions this year. It's a win win. You get more for your money and I am much less tired after the event is over, uploaded, and ordered. I have been dreaming of the heritage day set up for 2 years or more, so I can't wait for you to behold the images. It's different than anything I've ever done before. Being off on maternity leave for so long has given me a lot of time to store up so many ideas and I'm ready to unload them on YOU. : )

Email me at epcphotography@gmail.com and request the event and hour you would like to come and I'll shoot you back an apt. time. Then, all I need you to do to book the sessions is to click this link for Package#1:  http://ecook.photobiz.com/cart/product_detail.cfm?productID=164094&categoryID=17159  or this link for Package #2: http://ecook.photobiz.com/cart/product_detail.cfm?productID=164095&categoryID=17159 and add as many sessions as you want, check out and pay by paypal or check. If you pay by check I can only hold the apt. for 3 business days. If I don't receive payment, the slot will go to someone else. 

Thanks!
Emily 

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

just one month away from heritage day!

Can you believe it? It's almost time for Heritage Day? Fall is in the air and I can't wait!

Don't delay in making your Heritage Day Mini Session Appointment. I'm taking less appointments this year and not taking walk-ups to spend more time with each family. I don't have a photo of the set up I'm using because I've never done it before. It's something fresh and new!

I'll have my victorian sofa out on the lawn with the picket fence and new landscaping in the background for the main shot and we'll do a variety of close ups, individuals, family shots, etc. with each mini. I'll also walk you around our front lot as time permits. 

Sessions are $100 (+tax, due upon booking) and include:

-$5 Donation to Compassion International

-10-15 minute photo session with Emily

-Password protected ordering  gallery with 5-10 images

-$100 print credit to choose images & sizes you desire. No set packages.

*Add $50 for a high resolution digital image for printing 8x10's and smaller or for Christmas card use.

Let me know if you have any questions or if I didn't make something clear. To book, email me at epcphotography@gmail.com and request the hour (between 2 and 5 ) that you want to come. I'll email you back the rest of the information you'll need. 

Thanks so much and hope to see you soon!
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. 

heritage day images are uploaded.

Thanks to all who participated in our first Portraits for Hope mini session event of the season. Because of you we raised $200 for Compassion International and connected 5 families with packets for children who need sponsoring. It was quite a successful day. 

Now here's what you came to see...your images!

Click here to view a slideshow of my favorites.

Click here to view the "Heritage Selected Gallery." (the image(s) I chose for your packages.

Click here to view the "Other Images Gallery." (all other images from the day)

I had a very hard time choosing some of your images. If you choose to change your image number, email me at epcphotography@gmail.com with your new image selection. DO NOT SEND ME ANY CHANGE ORDERS ON FACEBOOK as they are hard to reconcile when I'm double checking your orders. 

Get your changes into me no later than midnight on Sunday, 10/10.