Friday Funny!

Have you ever seen this link? http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/all/ It is a compilation of the best Craigslist postings ever made. Ok, so some of them are off color, but if you need a laugh, check them out. One of my personal favorites, "Time Machine-- Free. Stuck in drive, reverse broken." It is nice to know that some people have such a sense of humor. It's a little bit unsettling too the weirdness of some people.

Such a sad day! Please read!

Just like I do everyday, I browse a largely popular photography forum. This morning I stumbled across a huge thread so I had to take a peek. Apparently, as of 2/10/09congress has passed a bill banning the sale/resell of items made for children under the age of 12 that have not been tested for possible contaminants. This law includes clothing, toys, books, decor etc. This is outrageous! Online stores like ebay and etsy are going to be hugely affected by this. It also mentions thrift stores, goodwill stores, consignment sales, salvation army and yard sales. So many creative and talented crafters are going to be put out of business. So many people who shop at places like ebay and thrift stores are going to be hurt by this. Can you imagine all the now "garbage" we are going to be creating by having to throw out everything rather than reselling?

Here is a summary of the legislature.
As of February 10, 2009, you will no longer be able to sell or buy children's used clothing under the CPSIA. Not at the Goodwill, not at a consignment shop, not on eBay. Not even at a yard sale. If you do, you face a $100,000 fine and 5 years of imprisonment. That is, unless the seller can find a government-approved way to test the garments that won't force them out of business.

The CPSIA was an important legislative contribution to efforts to strengthen product safety laws for children's products. Although well-intentioned, if left unaltered, on February 10th, 2009 children's resale, consignment and nonprofit thrifts currently selling gently-used children's items will be forced to close or close their children's departments to consumers. The work of nonprofit organizations like Goodwill, Salvation Army and many smaller groups will be severely impacted

Petition congress here! http://savekidsresale.squarespace.com/contact-congress-now/ If this doesn't affect you, it affects someone you know. Please pass this info along to others!

Looking for 2010 seniors

I really enjoyed my senior sessions last year and would love to expand that area of my business again this year. Do you know a 2010 senior that is upbeat and energetic that would enjoy funky and fresh senior portrait session? The day of the fake tux and tacky wrap is a thing of the past! If so, please have them contact me for an application to be a KEPSeniors Rep this year. They will get a complimentary photo session, a credit for purchases and CASH for referrals! What teenager doesn't like cash? I am looking for 3-5 candidates so send them this way soon!

Upcoming Events

I'm excited about a few upcoming events I have planned for this year. If your interested in booking a session for one of these events, I encourage you to do it quickly. My last 3 events booked very quickly, some even with waiting lists.

Easter in the Gardens
Saturday, March 7, 2009
We will have cute baskets, eggs, and the most realistic bunnies and chicks I can find. (Yeah, the last round with real bunnies didn't go so well.)


For Mommy on Morris
Saturday, April 11, 2009
What better Mother's Day gift to give and receive than portraits of your precious angels? If your really brave, have dad bring the kids, proof and order the images and it will really be a surprise for you.


The Deets...
You will receive a 20 minute session and be presented 10-15 unique proofs in a personalized online gallery.

The Cost...
$50.00 This includes a $25.00 print credit towards your order and 25% off additional a la carte prints purchased.

How to schedule...
Email me at kristy@kristyevansphotography.com and reserve your spot. Sessions are limited and first come first serve. Payment is required at time of scheduling.

Session Archival Special

Happy 2009 to you! I hope the new year has been good to you so far. I have been enjoying the slower pace I've had the last few weeks so much but now I'm ready to get back to work. My first obstacle to tackle is backing up {again} and archiving my 2008 sessions giving my hard drive plenty of room for the sessions of 2009. So, what does that mean to you? The chance to get a complete CD of all your sessions from 2008. How much you ask? For mini-sessions, just $25.00 and custom sessions, just $40.00. I am including a copyright release with all CD's for unlimited reproduction, and use for screen savers, myspace, facebook, digital scrapping, etc. If you'd like a CD, please email me and your CD will be mailed within 48 hours of receipt of paypal payment.
***Offer valid through 1/13/08.***

Axiously Waiting!

This is one of my favorite clients, J. I swear the day she told me she was pregnant, I was so excited. I have worked with her and her precious son, H, for a while now and they are just such a pleasure. When she told me she wanted to join my baby plan, I was over the moon with excitement. Then it came time for the awkward conversation. She wanted some tasteful nude shots of her as much as I wanted to take them but it was just a weird start to an email. Anyway, once be both realized that neither of us were strange, we were both totally on the same page. I think her photos turned out beautifully. I can't wait to meet Mr. O in a few weeks.

Please, if you want to send her hate mail for having the perfect pregnant body, please send them to her at 147 Longw... ok, I better not do that. Just teasing you, J.