I have a lot going on these days and the blog has clearly been neglected (sorry!!!)  I have some announcements coming up this month but until then, here’s one:

2011 SENIORS NEED TO BOOK ASAP.  Seriously.   I will have a full calendar between November ’10 and May ’11  and will have no availability before Graduation.

What’s that mean for you?  I have 14 dates available between now and October 31st for Seniors.  After that- I will be long gone and you’ll have to miss out on getting your fabulous Senior photos done by me.  :D    So, most of the dates are weekends, but I can do some weekday evenings as well.  Don’t wait- these dates are going to be gone very soon with this announcement.  Email info@rhondaduronphotography.com  to check availability and get all the details.

Thanks- R

Just a quick byebye to you all.  For now.  I’m going to the WPPI photographers conference in Las Vegas and will be gone from March 5-10.  I’ll check phone and email occasionally and will get back to you asap.  Wish me luck in leaving my family behind for all that time.  I’ve never been gone more than one night from my three year old!  Thank goodness for iChat so I can see their sweet faces anytime I want.  Have a great week and enjoy this awesome weather!

Also, I do have spots left for 2010 seniors during spring break and beyond.  It’s time to get those booked.  June graduation is not far- just three more months!

{ my son and I had a fun time making our first gingerbread house this morning.  Oh what fun! }

I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and an inspiring new year.  I look forward to a long rest for a few weeks so my blog posts will be far between.

Also, I called the winner of my Giving Is Awesome custom portrait giveaway this morning. I can’t wait to meet them!

I’m just about caught up, so I have opened up some immediate availability!!  I can squeeze in a couple more sessions or mini’s this weekend for those still needing holiday portraits:

Tomorrow (Sat 11/28):  morning and afternoon spots available.

Sunday (Sun 11/29): 9am mini-session at Watters Creek and a 3:30pm full session local.

Dec 5th (Saturday):  get a minimum of 3 families booked for this day in a.m. or p.m. and I’ll hold mini’s in Allen.  (Full prepayment required.)

HERE is the Mini-Session info if you missed it.  FYI, I am taking off most of December and January, so if you need a full last minute spot, email me now!  I’ll have premium rates for dates past December 6th.

Well, as I heal up and start feeling better, now my three year old son is ill.  He was coughing really bad this morning and started breathing rapidly right after that.  We took him to the doctor, got him breathing better and xrayed and he has walking pneumonia -and an ear infection.  Penicillin, Motrin and breathing treatments are in order for a while until he’s all better.  Needless to say, for the next couple of days, I’ll be scarce.  If you call or email me, I will get back to you asap.  He’s never been this ill and only had colds in the past, so we’re watching him closely.  Please keep him in your thoughts for a quick recovery!!

I want to thank so many of you for the heartwarming emails over the last few days. I’m about 90% better now and getting my strength back for the busy weekend ahead.  Being sick on and off over the past 2 months, I guess I never got completely well, so it took it’s toll on me last week!

Just an update on new availability:

Sun 11/22- two spots open for mini sessions; 8am and 8:30am or one Full session in a.m.

Mon 11/23- mini session at 9:15 a.m.;  full session at 3ish

Thanks  :)

I am typing from bed to tell you I am sick and put to bed for at least the weekend.  My work phone is turned off and I am checking email now as well as wrapping up a few things that are do-able in bed.  I haven’t felt this bad in… I don’t know when I last felt this bad.

If you are a new inquiry, do NOT leave a voicemail- email me and I will email you back as soon as I am better.  I’ll book in order of receipt of your emailed booking request.  I have a few openings later this month, but not many.

p.s.- no, it’s not the swine flu thankfully.  It’s a rib infection and pulled muscle (from coughing so much) that has spread and is got my entire body aching from head to toe.  Just wanted to clarify that since I just had contact with clients, but both flu tests came back negative today.

Thank you!

Rhonda

Update 11/13/09 5:00pm  I am truly lucky to have such amazing clients and friends.  Thank you for the sweet emails checking on me.  I feel much better today and am still taking things very easy.  Thanks and many ((hugs)) to all of you :)

(Post updated 10/10/09)

The holiday mini sessions have updated and new dates posted HERE.

I’ve added several additional dates for Fall, so check the website calendar for those.  I am now able to take a few weekday sessions too!

Also, my blog reader numbers have really grown, so here’s a quick thank you:  The first new client to book an Oct/Nov standard session (not a mini) by this Monday will get a $75 print credit toward their order.  Send me an email with the session date desired (check my website calendar) and tell me the credit is yours!   Hurry :)

Currently I am sick with a respiratory infection.  I have very little voice left and I am trying to save what’s left. All phone calls will be answered by voice mail this weekend, so please leave me your email address and we’ll converse that way or call back Monday.  My son is getting over a cold too, so it’s been a long week here.  Thanks and have a great weekend!