Well, it was definitely harder than I ever thought it could be to decide on a winner for the Giving is Awesome contest. I wish I could pick all of the nominees because I truly feel like they are all deserving. It just made it that much more difficult to decide, so I just have to go with where my heart is leading me. So the winner is…Kristen’s nominee – Sherril and her family! There are 4 little girls in this family – I can’t wait to meet them!! Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry! I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas!

I am joining in on an effort with many other photographers across America to GIVE this Christmas season! The campaign is called Giving is Awesome! Here’s how it works:

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 – $450 worth, to be exact. 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 free session. 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.

* The nominee must reside within 15 miles of Lubbock. 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 e-mail me the full story: info@denaehutsonphotography.com

* Anyone can participate in nomating someone. You do not need to be a past client of mine.

* The sessions must take place in 2009.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Day – it’s less than a week away so 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.

Just for fun…this is the front of my Christmas card this year. I wish you all lots of JOY this Christmas!

Collections are basically a fancy way of saying packages. I don’t know about you, but packages remind me of ordering pictures in elementary school, but hopefully the photos I take don’t remind you of those! I will now be offering collections in addition to selling a la carte prints. Buying a collection will save you 20-30% on your print order, plus they each have at least a few digital files INCLUDED. There is no restriction on what size you can print when you get a digital file with your collection. You can also choose as many poses as you like. So here are the details:

Collection One: $350 (20% savings)
1 – 16×20
2 – 11×14s
2 – 8×10s
5 – 5×7s or 4×6s
3 digital files
20% off additional a la carte prints (not including canvases, cards, and other specialty items)

Collection Two: $650 (25% savings)
1 – 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas
2 – 11×14s
4 – 8×10s
10 – 5×7s or 4×6s
6 digital files
20% off additional a la carte prints (not including canvases, cards, and other specialty items)

Collection Three: $950 (30% savings)
1 – 20×24 Gallery Wrapped Canvas
4 – 11×14s
6 – 8×10s
15 – 5×7s
10 – digital files
20% off additional a la carte prints (not including canvases, cards, and other specialty items)

Of course, I will still be offering all items a la carte, but if you purchase a collection you will receive 20% off the listed a la carte prices (not including canvases, cards, and other specialty items).

A la carte Prints:
5×7 – $15
8×10 – $20
11×14 – $45
16×20 – $85
20×24 – $125

Storyboards:
11×14 – $65
10×20 – $80
16×20 – $100

Gallery Wrapped Canvas:
11×14 – $195
16×20 – $245
20×24 – $355

Please inquire about additional print sizes.

Cards/Announcements: $40 for a pack of 25

One Digital File: $50

All Digital Files: $500 (this includes all edited digital files from your session and can be printed however you like)

All digital files can be purchased for only $200 with Collections Two and Three.

I am also offering a Baby’s First Year Special: $425
3 Sessions (newborn, 6 months, one year OR maternity, newborn, one year)
50 Birth Announcements
3 – 11×14s (one from each session)
10% off any other sessions during the baby’s first year
$200 is due at your first session, and the rest can be divided between the remaining sessions.

A few things to note:
- The $100 session fee is separate from all prices listed here (except the Baby’s First Year Special).
- Texas sales tax will be added to all orders.
- Prices subject to change at any time.