{***UPDATE***}

Thanks to all those that were able to make it out and support us in the Halloween Charity Bash event.  We were able to drop off over 40 items of food ($110 value) to the Utah Food Bank today!  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  Hope to see you next year!


me & my wonderful assistants



My lil trick or treaters

{Santa Charity Event}

Holiday Giveaway - Nominate someone today!  You know someone. 

You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $200 worth, to be exact. Whether it's a custom book, canvas, prints for Grandma, or a slide show to watch over and over...it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season. 

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $50 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

The rules: You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-home does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

The nominee must reside/be willing to travel to the Utah Wasatch Front (Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake counties) area. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.


You must have your nomination in by December 18th at Midnight.

Comment on this blog entry to let me know you've entered, and e-mail me the full story: capturedbyl@gmail.com. The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve...get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season – and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

Many thanks to the other photographers joining me in this spirit. If you are not local to me check out Giving Is Awesome to see if there's someone closer to home for winning portrait-y goodness!

{Just A Reminder}

Be sure to visit us for our Halloween Charity Bash tomorrow Halloween morning/afternoon at the Timbermine in Ogden to get your free 4x5 portrait of your lil' "trick or treaters".  Details HERE.

{A Great Cause}

Captured By Lisa Photography, LLC is participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation.

Are your loved ones North America’s Cutest Family? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car!

Model Search Special:

$80 entrance fee includes a 45-minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery. 

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.

Grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts.  The winning family also receives a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc’ and international recognition.

Call 801-603-7696 now to enter your family in this exciting contest. 

{In the Know ~ October 2009}

I hope you savor the lovely month of October. The shortened days are illuminated with the halcyon light of the shifting autumn sun that gives new life to familiar scenery, and the vibrant colors of the season are painted with bold strokes of gold, mulberry, and scarlet across the landscape. Breathtaking, isn’t it?

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year to have an outdoor portrait taken. Fall portraits are especially stunning when you wear lovely jewel tones colors, navy blue, hunter green, denim, black, or any combination of brown tones. Consider scheduling an appointment before the season’s colors fade.

This year Captured By Lisa Photography, LLC is participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family, and you’re invited to enter the competition. Many prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car! You know you’re family’s good looking, now you can prove it. Call the studio to hear about our special contest pricing.  Besides being a fun contest, the International Charity Model Search also raises funds for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTD). NILMDTS is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization committed to assisting parents and families going through the difficult time when they experience an early infant loss. NILMDTS connects families with photographers and provides them with a DVD and a reproducible CD of the images of their baby. For further information on NILMDTS, visit www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.  Last year’s Charity Model Search was a huge success, with 2,000 model’s images entered into the contest and $164,775 raised for the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep organization.  For more information about the International Charity Model Search, please visit the International Charity Model Search  website.

Do you know any high school juniors who want to have some fun (free) portrait sessions with their friends and get discounts on next year’s senior portraits? We’re looking for kids to be Spirit Seniors.  A Spirit Senior is a coordinator who gets some friends together for a portrait session to create images we’ll use in our marketing. The students will also receive two additional portrait sessions where they can create new photos for their Facebook account. The Spirit Seniors must be in the 2011 graduating class.  Kids love to act as models, have a great time, and get cool photos with their friends that they’ll cherish forever.  The coordinator and the participating students also get other cool stuff.  We're going to be selection our Spirit Seniors soon, so if you know anyone who might be interested, call 801-603-7696 now for more information.

Did you know Captured By Lisa Photography, LLC loves to photograph weddings?  So many details go into making the day as special as it can be.  I understand how important a wedding is, and I record the day with great care and attention to detail.  I honor tradition and recognize the importance of whimsy and fun on your wedding day.  The flowers fade, the laughter and tears become sweet memories, the cake is eaten, but wedding portraits last forever.  Call me now for wedding pricing.  You've got so many other details to take care of.  Trust me to provide portraits you'll love.

I am excited to let you know that I now provide framing on your portrait orders.  How nice would it be order your beautiful pictures and have them arrive ready to hang on the wall.  Well now I am able to offer that to you.  No more pictures left on your desk collecting dust waiting to go to the framers.  I have it all done for you with a variety of frames to chose from.

{Halloween Charity Bash}

Why won't the skeleton go to our Halloween Party? 
Because he has no body to go with, poor soul.

But you're invited!!

I'm getting excited about my upcoming Halloween Charity Bash, 

and I hope you’ll join me. Bring a canned/packaged food donation 


or $5, and get a free portrait of your trick or treaters at 

The (Haunted) Timbermine in Ogden.


1701 Park Blvd.

This event is designed for families looking for 


something better than the usual 


Halloween-fright-and-candy-fest. 


More importantly, the Halloween Charity Bash benefits charity.

My Halloween Charity Bash will take place on 


Saturday, October 31st 


from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Your children will learn the value of giving to those less fortunate. 


Our event benefits the 

Utah Food Bank 

&


a local children's hospital. 

Canned goods (or a $5 donation) are collected in exchange for 


a 4x5 portrait of your little “trick or treater.” 

Feel free to bring your own camera and snap away! 


You’ll have a frightfully good time.

*No donations in glass jars, please. Limit one free 4x5 per family.

{In the Know ~ September 2009}

Don’t you just love how life switches gears when September rolls around? I do. My days become a bit more predictable, schedules for athletics and school events rule my plans, and I even begin to think about the holidays.

I have a new gift certificate program that rewards your generosity.  Isn’t it fun to give a gift to someone special? I think so, and when you buy a friend a $100 gift certificate, I’ll give you a $50 gift certificate for yourself.  The next time you need a gift for a special occasion like a baby shower, engagement gift, or just a you’re-special gift, consider purchasing a $100 Captured By Lisa Photography, LLC gift certificate, and I’ll give you a $50 gift certificate for yourself.  I appreciate your good will in purchasing a certificate for a friend to introduce them to my studio, and the $50 receive certificate is my way of saying thank you.

I know how eager you are to show your portraits to family and friends, and now I’m going to help you share your beautiful images electronically.  Shortly after your portrait session I’ll send you an email with those great images to forward to friends and family. As a way of introducing my studio to your friends and family, I am offering them a 50% discount on their portrait session.

And don’t forget, for each client you refer to the studio, you’ll get a free 8x10 portrait.  This discount is good for new clients only and has no cash value. Your free 8x10 is good for your next (new) session and is valid for one 8x10 or one smaller portrait.

I’ve recently affiliated with a national program called Safe T Kids. The Safe T Kids campaign is an ID program that provides peace of mind to parents. Safe T Kids records your children’s images and information to have on hand in the event it is ever needed. You’ll get an ID card, and the information is also stored online. If an Amber Alert should ever have to be called, law enforcement officials would be able to get immediate access to your child’s photo and information.  I  understand that no parent wants to dwell on this, but if the unthinkable happens, it’s best to be prepared. During your child’s birthday month I’ll give you a free birthday session and a Safe T Kids ID card. I’ll also set up a booth at community events for your convenience and to introduce the program to our friends and neighbors.


Remember, you have until October 15th to take advantage of my Holiday Card Special.  Time flies by so fast & this day will be here & gone before you know it.  Call me now to claim your spot on my schedule.


As I mentioned a few months ago, I have a few charity events coming up... my 1st Annual Halloween Charity Bash, my Santa Charity Event, & a new one for the New Year, 2010 National Family Charity Model Search!!! WHEEW!  I'm so excited!  I will be posting a separate detailed post for each of these very, very soon.  So keep checking back here.  Those of you on my contact list will get a notification by e-mail as soon as the info is posted.  If you would like to be put on my contact list please e-mail me at CapturedByL {at} gmail {dot} com.  Put "Keep Me In The Know" in the subject box.  Also remember I have a fantastic baby & children's program.  To enroll, email me with "Baby & Children's Program" in the subject line.  Include the names, ages, & birth dates of each child you would like to enroll.

{Holiday Card Special}

Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah!

No, I'm not cRaZy - the holidays are coming. And this year I want you to avoid some holiday stress by ordering your holiday cards early. As an added bonus, your save $$$!

Get a jump on the holiday chaos this year, and order your holiday cards early. Beginning August 30th, schedule a portrait session & receive 25 free portrait-holiday cards. Regular price for this session and card offer is $150, but until October 15th, pay only $99. Ordering a portrait package as well? Receive an additional 15% off your order! If you already had your 2009 portrait session, order your cards by October 15th 2009 & receive 20% off your holiday card order.

You'll love the three new 2009 holiday card designs created with you in mind. (Or we can custom design your cards together for an additional $40 creative fee.)

Order your holiday cards early and have one less thing to worry about when November comes around. Call 801-603-7696 now to schedule your appointment. The weather's still gorgeous, this year consider an outdoor family portrait.

Now, to reveal the new cards for this year...

BLUE BROWN FRONT


BLUE BROWN BACK


CANDY CANE FRONT


CANDY CANE BACK


TAN SQUARE FRONT


TAN SQUARE INSIDE


TAN SQUARE BACK


Also still available are last years designs updated for 2009...

SNOWFLAKE


HOLLY BERRY

{Early Bird Christmas Card Portraits}

{In the Know ~ July 2009}

Are you enjoying your summer? I sure am, but it’s not slow and lazy, I'm as busy as ever. I want to let you know about an exciting new promotion I'm staging this fall. It’s my Santa Charity Event that I will be doing with GivingIsAwesome. Think of someone you know that deserves custom photography but can't afford it. You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty. You know someone. I guarantee it. Nominations will be accepted starting this fall so keep this in mind. Details & rules will be posted at the beginning of this promotion. Please spread the word. Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

Day at the Beach mini-sessions scheduled for the end of this month have been changed to Countryside Picnic Pursuits due to the high rain volumes earlier this summer have made our beach disappear. Samples of the NEW Countryside Picnic Pursuits are directly below this post. Spots are still available for July 30th & 31st and also adding August 1st. Mini-sessions are 30 minutes for $50 with packages starting at $35. Call or e-mail immediately to make sure you get your session scheduled before all spots are filled.

I'm hosting a party! A Facebook party!
More and more we’re connecting through social media, so why not look your best to all your old and new online friends? Get some friends together and join the fun for my weekly Facebook Fête. Most every Wednesday evening, Captured By Lisa Photography, LLC hosts a Facebook Fête. Come and enjoy a welcome break from your hectic week. I’ll treat
you to a cold beverage and a tasty treat while you take a moment to relax and be pampered. For only $25, you’ll get an image you’d be proud to share on the World Wide Web. Bring a friend or two and you’ll each get an image for $12.50. The portrait session will last 10 minutes, and you’ll have a choice of locations to create a casual, personality-driven image. A few days after your portrait’s taken, the image will be uploaded to the Captured By Lisa Photography, LLC album, and I’ll email you a link so you can download the image yourself to your desktop to use on your social networking or e-dating sites.

I want you to be the first to know about my 48-Hour-the-more-you-spend-the-more-you-save sale! Purchase a $75 certificate on September 4th and September 5th, and receive an additional $25. The more certificates you buy, the more money you save on everything from portrait sessions, prints & albums. There is no limit to how many certificates you may purchase, but the certificates must be purchased September 4th & 5th.

Are you considering updating your family portrait this summer? Make the most of nature’s beauty, and have a family portrait session in one of our lovely local parks. Take advantage of the beautiful landscapes in our area, I’ve scouted out several breathtaking locations to suit every family’s style. Want a portrait in a formal garden? Beneath lush trees with billowing grasses? How about a backdrop that is pure Utah? I’ve got the perfect location for you!

Is your lil' ones birthday coming up? Even if it's almost another year away, e-mail me and let me know your children's birthdays so I can add them to our birthday list. When it's their birthday I will send a certificate in the mail for one complimentary associate birthday session & 8 birthday signature wallets. This is a $120 value. So be sure to get me those dates so you won't miss out!

If you would like to be one of the first to be notified for events, specials & promotions, email me with your contact info.

{Munns Fam - Countryside Picnic Pursuits}

Well, since we have been blessed abundantly with what feels like record breaking rain this summer in our desert state, we do not have a beach suitable for the "Day at the Beach" mini sessions that are planned for the end of the month (the water was all the way up to the road at the beach I had planned for). But, do not despair! As my good friends from out of state show here, we got some fantastic shots close to where I was planning the mini-sessions. These are so beautiful and I'm almost willing to say better than what I was planning on the beach. So I'm changing the "Day at the Beach" mini-sessions to "Countryside Picnic Pursuits". Dates, times & prices for this will remain the same, details HERE. Enjoy, these & I look forward to seeing YOU at the mini-sessions in a couple of weeks. Be sure to call soon to reserve your spot.

This family has been my good friends for over 10 years now. Wow, how time flies. I can't believe how big their boys are getting, and let me tell you... that lil' one sure made me baby hungry, what a doll! I sure do miss them since they've moved away. KT has been such a strength to me at some very low points in my life, & I'm honored that she came all the way over here just so I can take her family picutes... LOL, well, I can pretend that is why she came all the way back to UT. Anyway, this was such a fun session & we were so lucky to have a rainbow. I thurouly enjoyed it. And lil C (ok, maybe I should say big C now that he is an older brother) even thanked me for taking his family pictures as we were saying g'bye. Melt my HEART!

{Shantay's Bridals Part II}

Ok, because this gal is the luckiest gal on earth, (she's marrying my lil' bro) we decided to do a second session of bridals at several other fantastic locations. Forgive me for posting so many, I couldn't decide what not to include. The wedding is this weekend... CAN'T WAIT!!





























Now, this one is... well, very different. It's a technique I learned this week and just wanted to show it off a little. The original is posted above, the third one down to be exact. Some of you may think it's really bizarre, but I love it!! ... so with out any further delay...

{A Day At The Beach}

{Shantay's Bridals}

I am so excited for this beautiful young woman's wedding day. We had so much fun out on several locations. Even though in the end I was bruised and bleeding, it was SO worth it!