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Hello there! I just wanted to let you know that I will no longer be updating this blog.

I'll still be posting though - just on my Facebook page and would love a 'like' if you're there. =) I'll post photos from a few shoots and will also post specials for fans as well.

Thanks for reading - I look forward to seeing you soon!

Melanie

Small Business Saturday Savings!

It's Small Business Saturday - and the savings are yours!

This deal has expired. Thank you! =)

A family of fun | Sammamish Family Photographer

You may remember this couple from last Spring. Well they brought the whole family back for a fun and informal shoot. We started at the park and then when it started raining, we headed indoors. Full family shoots are a lot of fun - and so important too. Is your family together over the holidays? Make sure to capture some of the fun with photos!

And it rained... | Sammamish Family Photographer

So our luck was bound to run out. The morning of this shoot, the sky just opened up and poured. But, we held our breaths and took along the towels and plastic and still had a great shoot! Can't live in Seattle and be afraid of a little rain, you know. =)

Another beautiful day in the neighborhood! | Sammamish Family Photographer

We certainly lucked out with the weather for this shoot. You just never know! Anyway, take a look at this little cutie and her wonderful family too! =)

A sunny day at the lake | Kirkland Family Photographer

We had a beautiful sunny afternoon (in October!) to take this wonderful family's photos. Sun flare and lollipops - how can you go wrong? =)

Holiday cards

It's that time of year again! Introducing my predesigned cards for 2010. Please contact me (425.761.4760 or melanie@just-because.com) for rates.

Don't see anything here that's your style? Contact me for custom design services!

Sun-kissed | Sammamish Children's Photographer

What fun we had out in this glorious sun a couple days ago! =)

Holiday Specials!

It's that time of year again! Time to think about the holidays! Where has the time gone?

I'm pleased to announce our holiday specials for this year!

1.) If you just need holiday cards, this is the special for you!
Receive:
- a 20 minute session (in the studio or on location)
- 3 edited hi-resolution digital images on CD
- 50 professionally designed flat 5x7 cards (with a review session and different options too!)
Price: $300 (+ tax)


2.) If you simply want a nice annual picture, this is probably more your style!
Receive:
- a hour long session (in the studio or on location)
- 30-40 edited hi-resolution images on CD
- $100 print credit
Price: $300 (+ tax)


3.) If you want a few photos, and will make your own card from those, this is perfect for you!
Receive:
- a 15 minute session (in the studio) on November 13th
- 3 edited hi-resolution images on CD
- $25 print credit
Price: $150 (+ tax)


There are still a couple spots open in my monthly mini-sessions too! If you want seasonal themed photos, this is a great way to do that!

October 17th –
Help me wait for the Great Pumpkin and have your family pictures taken in nature’s Autumn splendor. How can you say no to pumpkin pictures? $150 (+ tax) gets you a 20 minute shoot, 4 edited hi-res digital images and a $25 print credit.

November 14th –
It’s time for fun in the snow! Depending on where the white stuff has fallen, we’ll meet for a Winter Wonderland shoot and get great snowy shots! Psst - this mini-session includes holiday cards too! What a great way to get two things off your ‘to-do list. Pictures? Check! Cards? Check! $350 (+ tax) gets you a 20 minute shoot, 4 edited hi-res digital images, professional card design services (three personalized designs to choose from and two client reviews) and 50 flat 5x7 cards.

Have questions? Want to schedule? Call (425.761.4760) or email (melanie@just-because.com)!!

One year old and so very cute! | Issaquah Family Photographer

I guess it's been a while since I've posted pictures. It's time to remedy that. Here are some shots of a cute little one year old and his parents. =)

One year old! | Issaquah Children's Photographer

What a little cutie! It was so much fun to take pics of this little guy at the Issaquah Train Depot on a recent sunny morning! He's definitely ready to be a model, don'tcha think?!

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale | Issaquah Event Photographer

Do you have an event that you would like photographed? How nice would it be to know that the pictures that you want at your event are being taken while you are having fun? Contact me (melanie@just-because.com) for details!

August deals!

This month’s mini-session will be at Beaver Lake Park in Sammamish on August 22nd. You get a 25 minute mini-session and receive the sitting, 5 digital images, a $25 print credit and memories to last a lifetime – all for $150 (+ tax). Want an even better deal? Want to do some good for others? Bring $10 worth of new school supplies (and your receipt) to the mini-session for Do Something 101 and receive everything listed above plus an additional $25 print credit for the reduced amount of $125 (+ tax). Have you done the math? You save $50 for only paying $10. =)

Are you gearing up to send your kiddo to school this month? Celebrate the milestone with ‘off to school’ pictures. All full August sessions including a kiddo entering Preschool or Kindergarten this year will receive a 15% session discount (don’t forget to mention this post!).

And, because I like deals, I’ll offer one more. ‘Fan’ Just Because on Facebook and receive a $25 print credit on your next full session if scheduled before September 15!

Scheduling, comments, questions, want to chat? Email (melanie@just-because.com) or call (425.761.4760). Talk to you soon!

A fun family and a great location! Preston Family Photographer

This wonderful family lives in a neighborhood straight out of a movie set! Add the fact that they're just great people and we had lots of soft, cloudy light - and we had a great recipe for a wonderful shoot!