Just Peachy 2010--A Year of Beautiful Moments

I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy New Years! This has been a wonderful year and I want to share some of Just Peachy's special moments with you.

Here is a Year of Photos by Just Peachy Photography.

Feel free to share with anyone who might enjoy! Make sure you turn on the music for the full effect! Thanks!

Just Peachy 2010 - free slideshow

8 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Happy Holidays!  In the spirit of the season I'm giving away a special package that can be used next year in 2011!  This is your LAST chance to win a complimentary session from Just Peachy Photography this year!  Not only will you get a FREE session if you win but you'll get a special digital package that is being introduced in 2011!

Give Me Five Package--Includes full session with 20-30 images beautifully edited in an online private viewing gallery, CD of 5 full resolution images from your session (with full printing rights), ONE 11x14 Wall Portrait, and 20% off any other prints ordered.  This is a $250 value!

Giveaway terms:

The session must take place between March 31st and Sept 15th in 2011.  It can be at your home, in your front/backyard, at a nearby park, a relative's home, a forest preserve or another location within 40 minutes of Palatine, IL.

**FREE Give Me Five Package must be redeemed between March 31st and Sept. 15th in 2011
**Give Me Five Package CAN be given to someone else
**Must sign a model release form
**No cash value

Now, how do you enter this giveaway???


Tell me one of your New Years Resolution and why you deserve to win this package!

Winner will be chosen Friday, December 31st in the evening randomly (by comment number) and contacted soon after!  Good luck!

Contact Erika at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com with any questions!

Sneak Preview 2-Six Month Old and Family Session

Again happy to share a few images from our session this past weekend!  Loved being able to capture such wonderful moments for you to cherish for years! 

Also love that A's Great Grandmother made her special booties.  There was a whole outfit but she had the booties on since it was cold outside.  What a wonderful way to remember someone who has passed.

Love the sky diver pose!

In front of their first home with their first child....priceless:)

Love Those Cheeks! 6 Months Old-Sneak Preview

I had so much fun with the R family today!  Little A just turned 6 months old and did so well with her session!  We changed her at least 3 times and she gave a little fuss but made sure to do it off camera.  I love her cheeks and those big blue eyes!  I hope her family enjoys the images from their session!  Thank you for letting me share in your precious moments with your first child!

Here are a few images from your session and I'll post a few more tomorrow as well!

Holiday Session Family Style

I had such a nice time with the winners of our giveaway today!  It was so fun to work with two adorable young kids!  I hope the B Family enjoys the sneak preview from their session and I look forward to working on the rest of the images very soon!

Fun together

Look at those beautiful eyes!

K was not shy and a LOT of fun!

 

Love this cute moment with his mommy!

Growing up so fast! Toddler's First Steps

I was so happy to see Little E and her brothers again today!  I have photographed her many times since she was just 3 weeks old!  It is so fun to see kids grow up and see all of the changes in them from session to session.  We had to cut this mini session super short due to the cool weather and winds this past weekend but I think we got a few really cute images of her.  The goal was to catch the walking milestone and a few images with her two adoring brothers.

Here are a couple of sneak peeks from our session!

If you want to book a session, contact Erika at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com!  Thanks for looking!

And the Winner of the FREE Holiday Session is.....

The winner of the free holiday session on November 21st is

Comment #6 by Michelle B. who said

"I love the amazed and excited look my son had as he rushes downstairs on Christmas morning."

Michelle, I don't have your email address so please contact me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com to set up your free session this Sunday!  If anyone knows Michelle, please let her know she won!

If Michelle does not respond by Tuesday evening, a new winner will be chosen on Wednesday morning!

Thank you everyone who entered!  Also there may be one more giveaway before the new year for a free session to be used sometime in 2011!  Details coming soon!

One Year Old Sample Collage

Sample of a one year old collage!

What a cutie!

Holiday Giveaway!

I feel the holidays are a time of giving!  I love to pick out fun things for my kids, husband and family and friends too!  In the spirit of giving I'm GIVING AWAY a complimentary holiday session and 8x10 print!

The session must take place on November 21st in the afternoon.  It can be at your home, in your front/backyard, at a nearby park, a relative's home, a forest preserve or another location within 40 minutes of Palatine, IL.  The session will be a full session including 20-30 proofs that will be posted only for you to order if you choose.

**FREE session must take place on Nov. 21st
**Session can be given to someone else
**ONLY includes 1, 8x10 print--everything else is separate (see pricing on website)
**Must sign a model release form
**No cash value

If you can get another person to book a session before the end of the year, you can receive 10% off of your holiday card order!

Now, how do you enter this giveaway???


Leave a comment telling me your favorite part of the holidays!  That is it!  Winner will be chosen Sunday, November 14th in the evening randomly (by comment number) and contacted soon after!

Contact Erika at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com with any questions!

One Year Old Sweetheart

I was so happy to come back and photograph Miss A again this past weekend!  I did her 6 month photos and was so excited to photograph her for her special 1 year old photos, including a fun cake smash at the end!

Here is a sneak preview of our session!  Isn't she adorable?

Thanks again for letting me share these special moments with you!

Halloween Portrait Style Sneak Preview 2, Oct. 16th, 2010

Here is one more sneak preview from our Halloween event this past weekend! The proofs will be up within 10-14 days after the session and those of you who attended will get information on how to view and order the prints/products.

Thanks again to all who attended! Hope to see even more kids there next year!

Halloween Portrait Style Sneak Preview #1

Thank you to all of you who came out to our Halloween event!  We hope to make it an annual event!  I love meeting new people and photographing new children!  Hopefully we'll get even more people next year!

Here is the first sneak preview of the event from Saturday!

 

What a sweet smile!

Peek a boo!

If you want to schedule your own fall session, email me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com.

Holiday Mini Sessions and Specials-Chicago, IL Photographer

It is that time of year again!  Time to prepare for the holidays!

As one of my favorite times of year approaches, I find myself thinking of holiday sessions and specials.  I am offering a few mini sessions this year.

What is a mini session?

A mini session is a session that includes only 10-12 proofs and takes about 30 minutes.  It is great for those of you that just want a few photos for holiday cards or as gifts but don't want to invest in a full session.  The proofs will still be posted online in your own private gallery and can be ordered before the holidays.

A mini session also includes a package of prints.  Each session gives you ONE 8x10 print, TWO 5x7 prints, FOUR 4x6 prints and a set of 8 wallets.   You also get 10% off of your holiday cards.

I will be scheduling mini sessions until December 10th.  

How much does a mini session cost?

A mini session is only $125 (a value of over $270)  but there are limited appointments available. 

Another special I am running for the holiday season is for holiday cards!

If you book a full session by Oct. 31st, you get 20% off of holiday cards and 10% off all other prints and products.


If you book a full session by Nov. 15th, you get 15% off of holiday cards and 5% off all other prints and products.

Contact Erika at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com  for more details or to book a session!

An image from last year

Another Sample Collage-Children's Photographer, Chicago, IL

Here is a beautiful black and white sample collage from one of our portrait playdates.  It isn't too late to put together your own!  The fall leaves are the perfect backdrop for a portrait in the park!

Contact me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com for details!

Trick or Treat Portrait Style

Please join us for our first annual Halloween event in Schaumburg, IL. 

RSVP to Erika@justpeachyphotog.com

More info here:

Find more information about Just Peachy Photography at www.justpeachyphotog.com

Halloween Ideas!

Here is a great go-to page for all your Halloween needs!


Halloween Fun

I use this site for many recipes at Halloween time!  They have a lot of creative ideas for costumes, projects to do with the kids, decorations, games and ideas for parties and more!  Check it out!

Saturday Morning in the Park-September, 18, 2010

Saturday in the park is a good way to describe my last family session.  Fortunately we were just wrapping up before some nasty t-storms made their way through.  I had such a nice time with the B family and loved photographing their energetic, adorable children. 

Here are some sneak previews from the session:

N and M had such a great time hanging out together

N posed like a model

M did not hold back with those beautiful smiles

Thanks again B Family!  I can't wait to show you the rest of your images soon!

If you want to schedule a family portrait session, contact me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com.

Portrait Playdate Sept. 12th, 2010 Sneak Preview 3

Here are a couple more sneak previews from last Sunday's Portrait Playdate in the Park!  Love all of the photos from this session so it is becoming hard to choose the best!

UPDATE:  Keeping these medium size to preserve color.  The last few posts are washed out or the colors are off so I'm working on a solution to that problem.  Please feel free to click on them to see them larger until the problem is solved.

Little A was so excited to be up in the tree!

V was showing me those pearly whites

M was so sweet and I had a great time talking with this adorable 7 year old!

Thanks again for coming!  Contact me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com to schedule your own portrait playdate!

Portrait Playdate Sept. 12th, 2010 Sneak Preview 2

The following boys are brothers and so cute together!  I had such a fun time photographing them and love the results!

Here are two sneak previews from the session!

More tomorrow or soon!  If you want to schedule your own portrait playdate in the park, contact me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com!  Thanks!

Portrait Playdate September 12th Sneak Preview Part 1

Today was the perfect day for another portrait playdate in the park!  The sun was shining, the kids were cooperative, and I had a blast with all of the people that came out today!  Thank you and here is part 1 of your sneak preview!  I'll get more up tomorrow!

Little T getting down low.  Too cute!

Big bro G shows how cool he is!

Middle brother, F, shows how it is done

L wasn't afraid to smile with those bright blue eyes!  

Thanks for making the session so fun today guys!  More to come tomorrow!

Portrait Playdate in the Park, August 23, 2010 Sneak Preview 2

Here are some more cuties from our Portrait Playdate in the Park on Monday, August 23rd!

Hopefully I got one of everyone now!  Proofs will be up within 2 weeks of the session and you will be emailed information on how to view them.

E dressed in her best!

Who says brothers and sisters don't get along!  

Little man, C, had fun chasing me around the tree....but I got him!  Love that smile!

 M and S have the most beautiful blue eyes!

And I saved the baby for last....awww!  My best model of the day!

Remember, pass on the word if you know someone who wants to hold their own portrait playdate!

Portrait Playdate in the Park, August 23, 2010

We had our second playdate in the park today!  It was a blast and included kids from ages 2 months to 5 years old!  I was so happy to meet so many new people and get a chance to photograph so many adorable children.  Thank you again all who came out and participated!  For those of you who couldn't make it, please contact me if you would like to put together your own portrait playdates!

Here is a sneak preview from today's mini sessions!  The show up a little different on blog and in proof quality.  I will be adding more over the next few days, so if you don't see any of your little ones, please check back soon!

Little J and her sparkling eyes

Cool A gives us a grin

4 year old D liked to have fun

Portrait Playdate in the Park, August 6th 2010 Preview Part 2

Here are a couple pictures from our portrait playdate on August 6th, 2010.  The moms wanted in on the fun too!  The whole set off proofs will be posted for all those who participated by the end of the week!  You'll receive information when it is posted. 

Please remember the portrait playdate scheduled for Monday, August 23rd is booked but you can put together your own!  Contact me for details at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com!  Thanks!

First Portrait Playdate Sneak Peek! August 6, 2010

Just Peachy Photography hosted their first Portrait Playdate in the Park!  We had a bunch of kids including a set of twins and triplets!  What fun I had photographing all of the energetic kids and even their moms!  Since I am a mom of twins, I can understand how hard it is to get their photos taken, especially together but we did it!

Here are the first sneak preview from the Portrait Playdate! 

Thanks again to all who participated!