Belle Memoire Photography

2009-09-24T14:53:00.006-05:00

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus

IS IT FALL ALREADY??

Can you believe it...Fall...already?? Actually, I am excited! I love Fall!! Football has begun and the Halloween candy is hitting the aisles! I have even seen a few trees start to change their leaves!
Are your children or grandchildren already talking about what they are going to dress as for Halloween?

I love this season for several reasons...
the cool weather,
FOOTBALL,
pumpkin patches,
and a very busy photography season!!

Yes. It is that time of year. We at Belle Memoire Photography are booking fall sessions and they are filling up fast!! Make sure to call or email me right away to get your sitting on the calendar!! 275-1363 or kim@bellememoirephotography.com

IT IS ALSO TIME TO START THINKING
ABOUT YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS!!

I have started designing Christmas cards for the upcoming season.
I have a lot of wonderful ideas.

Don't forget...each and every card I design is unique and special.

No two clients' cards will ever by the same!!

Are you hosting a Christmas party this year for your family or your company?
I would love to help you design that original and eye-catching invitation to send to your guests!

Don't forget...I design custom cards, invitations and announcements for any occasion!
We can use your photos (as long as you own the copyright) or use photos from our session.

Below are a few special events I have going on:

Annual Teacher Appreciation Special
Our teachers are a priceless part of our lives as we grown and learn.
We then become adults and parents and really begin to realize the importance of teachers in our lives and in our children's lives as well.

I would like to extend my appreciation to each and every one of you!!
So, if you are a teacher, principal or retired from teaching...

...Book your fall session for your family to take place before October 31, 2009 and receive 25% off your total print order!!

A Great Big Thank You to all teachers everywhere!!! (and to my favorite teacher of all time, my 2nd Grade teacher, Mrs. Hedges!!)

A good teacher is like a candle -
it consumes itself to light the way for others.” -Author Unknown

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Do You Have a FACEBOOK Page?!?!?
Wow, Facebook is amazing!! I have been able to connect with so many friends from my childhood and have gotten to know current friends even better through Facebook!
Are you a fan of Belle Memoire Photography on Facebook???
NO! Well, if you become a fan of Belle Memoire Photography between now and November 1st, you will receive a coupon for 15% off your next print order!!

Also, your name will be entered into a drawing that will take place once a month for a FREE SITTING!!! Wow!!!
I will be updating the page with current session photos, news and updates!!
Go to Belle Memoire Photography Facebook page and become a fan today!!!

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HAVE YOU REFERRED SOMEONE TO BELLE MEMOIRE PHOTOGRAPHY???

If you have referred a new customer to me,
I want to give you a GREAT BIG THANK YOU!!!!

I have a Gift Certificate for you for 25% of your next print order!!

THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!!
I HAVE THE BEST CUSTOMERS AND I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!!!

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A few dates to keep in mind:

December 1-Last day to order Christmas cards

December 14-Last day to order prints for Christmas gifts

Don’t forget to visit my website to see photos
from recent sessions and get ideas for your session!

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Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Matthew 19:14

Long time no blog...

2009-05-14T22:04:00.009-05:00

Well, it has been over a month since my last update. It has been very busy around here. Springtime always brings busy schedules, and add to that my daughter's First Communion. Below are some photos of my daughter and a couple of clients who came in for their First Communion sittings.
Beth-Ann's communion was beautiful, lots of family and friends joined us to celebrate the special day! I cried, my baby is growing up too fast!

Below is Bella...

And then Alex...

New Items

2009-04-06T09:40:00.013-05:00

Hi everyone! When I woke up this morning and saw the ground covered with a fresh layer of snow-I had to look at the calender!! April 6th, snow, really!! As much as I am ready to see my lilacs blooming, fresh snow is always pretty!!

Speaking of pretty, do I have some wonderful things to show you. Below you will see pictures of beautiful jewelry I am now carrying. We will use photos from your session to make a beautiful custom piece for you to cherish forever.

Call the studio at 275-1363 to place your order, great for grandmothers, sisters, aunts, daughters-even yourself! Make sure you send a link of this blog to your husband's email!! Wink, wink!! :) The price for each item is below the picture.

Enjoy!!!

$48.00

$48.00

$28.00

$48.00

$56.00

$62.00

$42.00

$16.00

$48.00

$35.00

$33.00

Spring is Springing!!!

2009-03-18T22:43:00.003-05:00

I hope you and your families are spending a lot of time outside...the weather has been beautiful!!!! My family and I have been walking every evening, so wonderful!!

Just to let you know, sessions are filling up!! My Spring special is still running. Book your session before April 1st for anytime in 2009 and recieve 10% off your print order. Call me at 275-1363 to get your session booked!!

2009-02-27T22:25:00.003-06:00

A big thank you to everyone who entered the raffle at the Holy Trinity School Fish Fry. Congratulations to our winning family! I look forward to our session!!

Also, don't forget tomorrow night, the Children's Discovery Museum dinner and silent auction! I have donated a free sitting and an 11x14 gallery wrap!! Bid high, the money goes to a wonderful part of our community!!!

Is it Spring yet?

2009-02-26T21:23:00.003-06:00

A few updates...

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Kid's Expo last Saturday. We were so grateful the snow went north...there were so many families and smiling children.

We were very blessed to have our booth located next to Cookie Cutters, Hair Cuts for Kids booth. The owners were so nice and I highly recommend you take your children there for a fun haircut!! They had a giant Gingerbread cookie as their mascot and all the children had fun hugging and waving at him. My funny, funny husband decided he wanted to wear the costume and have a little "fun" with me! He put the costume on and was hugging me and being a little "too" friendly...we were laughing hysterically! We had Craig's parents and friends of ours coming to the Expo and so he decided to have some fun with them as well. They were all running late and so he ended up wearing the costume for almost 3 hours hugging and waving at all the children!! He did have fun though and ended up in a picture in The Pantagraph on Sunday. It was such a fun day!! My kids had a blast!!

We had a great response and 2 lucky winners who won a free sitting!! Congratulations to them!!

The American Concierge Magazine and the Our Home Marketplace magazines are out on newsstands now. I am running an ad in each magazine and so excited to get responses. If you happen to pick up a copy, pick up more than one and pass them out to your friends and family!

Now for my current specials...

Spring Special
From now until April 1st, book an appointment for anytime in 2009 and receive 10% off your print order.
Spring is on the way and outdoor sessions are booking up!!

First Communion Special...
We have many, many 2ND graders in our community preparing for their First Holy Communion. Bring your First Communicant in for a sitting in their special First Communion clothing and the sitting fee is only $50...that is half off the In-Studio fee of $100. If you choose an on location sitting it will be half off the $125 as well!!!
What a wonderful way to remember this very special time your child's life!!

Please give me a call at 275-1363 or email me at kim@bellememoirephotography.com to book your session!!

I look forward to hearing from you!!!

Happy February!!

2009-02-06T15:37:00.004-06:00

Well, it has been a busy couple of weeks around here. Let me give you an update as to what is coming up:
1) Look for my ad in the following publications coming out the end of February:
At Home in Central Illinois, published by The News Gazette. I am very impressed with this magazine, look for it at the Champaign or Bloomington Barnes and Noble and Borders.
American Concierge, Bloomington, IL. Again, love this publication as well, it has a lot of wonderful articles highlighting businesses in the Bloomington/Normal area.
Our Home Marketplace, Bloomington, IL. This publication is chocked full of wonderful specials and coupons from area businesses.

2) Friday, February 27th is the Annual Children's Discovery Museum Sweet Discoveries Style Show. On Saturday, February 28th they follow that up with the Sweet Discoveries Dinner and Silent Auction. If you are planning on attending the Dinner, make sure to bid on my package that I will be donating. It is for a photo session at a location of your choice and a gallery wrap. The money goes for a wonderful Museum we have in Normal.

3) Also on Friday, February 27th, is the Holy Trinity Fish Fry at Holy Trinity Elementary School. I am donating a sitting and gallery wrap to help raise money for our wonderful school!!

4) Specials I have going on:

*Book a session before April 1st and receive 10% off your print order.

*Refer a new client and recieve a free 5x7 gallery wrap

That is about all for now...stay warm...spring is almost here!!!

2009-01-16T10:00:00.001-06:00

I had to post this video-watch it and let it warm your heart!

It's January and....it's sooo cold!!

2009-01-14T23:51:00.003-06:00

Happy January...is it cold enough??? I love having my kids home from school!!!
It has been awhile since I have posted...so, let me update you!

We got through our first Christmas rush! So busy, but so much fun! I loved designing Christmas cards for everyone! And, a big thank you to everyone for sending me your card! I loved receiving them!
My wonderful intern, Stephanie, graduated from ISU!! Congratulations Stephanie!! She moved back home to Peoria after graduation, I am sooo sad to lose her! She was invaluable to me during the last few months!!! She is sooo creative and such a hard worker. And...such a wonderful help to me while I figured out the website thing! She deserves so much credit for my website!!! She is actively looking for a job, so....if anyone knows anyone needing a full-time wonderful graphic artist, let me know!!!! I just wish I was a the point that I could hire her full-time! She will be the first I call when that time comes!!!
Exciting news...my studio will be up and running by February 1st!!!!!! Craig has been such a wonderful support and so helpful! We have transformed our formal living room and dining room into the studio. I have my studio, my office and a viewing room. I am sooo excited!!! I have ordered some beautiful fabrics to use as backgrounds, "wink" from my decorating days!
My best friend in the world, Missy, and I are going to Chicago on Sunday for the spring Gift show at the Merchandise Mart. I am going to be looking for some wonderful frames to carry, as well as other merchandise to enhance your photographs. I am so very excited and can't wait to share my wonderful finds with you all! I am also so excited to visit my Mom's new showroom. She leaves in the morning and I am praying for a safe trip for her!

O.K....it is Craig's birthday and so we are going to relax. He got a classic meatloaf dinner, green-bean casserole and mashed potatoes! As much as I dislike meatloaf, I made it just for him!! Happy 38th birthday dear!!

2008-12-15T23:34:00.004-06:00

I would like to update everyone-we are anxiously awaiting the UPS man each day!! As soon as your order arrives, you will receive a phone call and then a delivery!! Our lab is working overtime to get all orders finished A.S.A.P!!!!!

Thank you so much for your patience-this is such a busy time for everyone!!

Take time to enjoy the season with your family. We decorated gingerbread houses this weekend, our annual tradition. So much fun, my kiddos are sooo creative!!

Thank you!! Kim

2008-12-12T21:51:00.004-06:00

This is precious little Eoin. I just want to pinch those cheeks!! He was such a good baby for our photo session-even though it was so cold!!

Below is his cousin, Aiden.

Precious little Aiden whom I had the pleasure of photographing! She was such a joy and was so good for the camera! Such a happy little girl!

I had so much fun photographing both of their families.

I had the pleasure of designing their Christmas cards as well!

2008-11-27T16:10:00.003-06:00

I would like to wish each of you and your families a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving!!! Enjoy each moment of today and everyday with your loved ones!!!

I will be back to work on Saturday!!

2008-11-26T10:49:00.003-06:00

Hello everyone! I just wanted to make a quick post to touch base!
I am working to make sure Christmas cards are ordered first and foremost. I want you all to have those in your hands to send out A.S.A.P!
If you have not ordered your cards yet, we still have a little bit of time to work with.
Give me a call or shoot me an email and we can take care of that for you!
Christmas Card orders and picture orders are arriving daily, I will be in touch either by email or phone as soon as UPS delivers them to me.
I want to wish each and everyone of you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! Enjoy the day with your families!!!!

2008-11-21T14:05:00.005-06:00

O.K.-this is so exciting for me to start my own blog!! Things have been so busy around here...with Christmas right around the corner and all!!! I have been blessed to work with so many wonderful families!! We have also been very busy designing Christmas cards.
The website is coming along, albeit slowly! The galleries are almost complete, and I have been able to have clients view their proofs online as well.
So much, so much....so exciting!!!

I will be posting photo sessions and keeping you all updated on exciting events to come!

In the mean time, enjoy the photos and most importantly, enjoy every minute with your family and children, time passes us all to quickly!!!