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catherine cousins photography newsletter

February 2008


In This Issue


What's New
Special Offers for Past Clients
Bridal & Engagement Sessions
Reminders for 2008 Brides

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Featured Photo

The Alabama Snow










This picture was featured on the Fox 6 evening news January 19, the day we Alabamians finally got to see some snow!

Click here to buy prints of
'The Alabama Snow'


4x6: $5         5x7: $8         8x10: $15

For larger prints please contact me directly
Contact info listed below.
postcards & mousepad also available

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Reminders For Brides

The full balance of your wedding photography package is due one month in advance of your wedding date. Payments for March wedding will be due this month. Also, I will be contacting my March brides soon to plan a photo timeline for the wedding day. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour and can be done by phone. This is a good time to start thinking about the family pictures.

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Contact Info

Catherine Cousins
email:
info@catherinecousins.com
website:
www.catherinecousins.com
blog:
catherinecousins.blogspot.com
phone: 205-240-7027

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In Next Month's Newslette
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* Albums
* Special offers for previous clients
* Photos of the new proofs boxes for 2008
* Things to remember for your bridal session * How to dress for an engagement session
* General tips for the wedding day from things I've seen and learned from over the years

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Featured Vendor


Videography
White Owl Productions
Florence, AL - travel available
Al Hammond, Owner and Editor
256-349-7054
email:
whiteowlproductions@mac.com

featured work: The Healing Place Charity Championship Golf Tournament held in Florence, AL hosted by the PGA

About The Email Newsletter


I'm so excited to offer a monthly email newsletter for 2008. Each edition will contain information for previous brides and brides to be. Each month's edition will be fresh and informative with new pictures and information. Please feel free to forward the newsletter to family and friends. I hope you enjoy this premier issue!

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What's New At Catherine's

The New Blog Is Up
I'm blogging...and not just about photography. In addition to showcasing new work, the blog covers photo tips, travel, home decorating and decor, cooking, baking, money-saving tips, how-to's, and more. It's brand nw, but I'm posting almost everyday. Be sure to bookmark the blog and check it often to keep up with what's going on. 
Check out the new blog here

Senior Portraits
This year, I will offer senior portraits on location throughout Shelby County and the Greystone/280 area. These are fun sessions designed to showcase lots of personality!

Proof Boxes
The new proofs boxes for 2008 weddings are on their way!
I'll send pictures in next month's newsletter.

Anniversary Sessions
A big thank you to Lauren & Eric for this idea. I shot their wedding in December of 2006 and they emailed me to do a one year anniversary session. The plan is to have a photo session every year to look back on years down the road. What a great idea! Session pricing is listed on the pricing page of my website.
Click here to link directly to pricing page.

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Special Offer for Previous Clients


Save $25 on an 11x14 print
Regular price: $75.00
Now through Feb. 28 any 11x14 print is only $50. Order two or more 11x14's and save even more.
Two or more 11x14 prints: $45 each. Does not have to be the same picture.
Offer expires February 28, 2008
5% sales tax applicable for Alabama residents

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Bridal & Engagement Sessions

It's still cold out, but it's time to start tinking about your bridal and/or engagemnt session. Sessions will start in March-April and are already booking fairly quickly, so call early in order to get a date that will work with your schedule. Sessions should be done  at least six weeks in advance of the wedding and are done outdoors on location.

Historic Columbiana: Morris Avenue in downtown B'ham was a great place to photograph, but a building there fell a couple of weeks ago and they don't know how it happened, so I'm not crazy about doing sessions there until they figure it out. A great alternative to Morris Avenus is the City of Columbiana, near where I live. The city did a rennovation a couple of years ago and some of the historic buildings on Main Street have gone through rennovations, as well. It really is a great place for engagement and non-traditional bridal sessions. When we're done shooting, you'll probably be hungry. Bernie's on Main and is a great place to eat.

View Engagement & Bridal Sessions Here

I usually like to start shooting around 4:00 or 5:00 in the afternoon, depending on the time of year we shoot. Sessions last about 1-2 hours.

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Bridal Sessions

Price: $195
Includes:  private online proofing, a full set of 4x6 proofs, and an
11x14 print of your choice.
Locations: I've just obtained permission to do sessions at Morgan Creek Vineyard in Harpersville! Aldridge Gardens in Hoover and The Botanical Gardens in B'ham are traditional favorites of some brides. I liketo photograph in locations that have some punch. Sloss furnaces and parking garages are  pretty cool, but definitely not for every bride.  I've done sessions everywhere - on a farm, in the city, in the country, private residences, and the gardens. I'm always open to new ideas, so if you have an idea for something a little different, please let me know.

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Engagement Sessions

Price: $150
Locations: See note under bridal sessions
Historic Columbiana is a
great place for engagement sessions!

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