A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN SEE [Monica Brown, Pensacola Engagement Photographer]

What a fantastic week! I have had so much fun editing the sessions from last week. Every now and then I take a bit of a break and go play around on some blogs, click some links, then some more, and then I get totally lost in it. This weekend I stumbled upon this great product by Ariana Falerni. I love it!

I can now show my clients what their images would look like in some standard settings. These are REAL photographs of rooms, not just two dimensional silhouettes. And I insert images from [their] session!

This puts an 8x10 in perspective when placed above a mantle.

This 16x20 fills the space much better :)

And this 20x30 serves as a gorgeous focal point of the room!

This is a very helpful tool when you are deciding which prints, which sizes and which configuration you would like to see in your home.

Just one more aspect of [custom]!

How can I help you?

delightfully,

Monica

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL

I am so excited to share with you the designer cases that I now offer! When you purchase a digital package, your keepsake disc will be tucked inside one of these beautiful designer cases.

These products are inspired by the natural beauty of the earth, and recall the planet's majestic form.

Each case is crafted from organic paper and dipped in bee's was to preserve the quality of the paper yet allow the product to age with natural beauty.

Soft twine encircles the product with an organic bead completing the look.

Created by hand, each case is slightly unique.

I strive to provide my clients with the best products available. These cases are not only beautiful, but natural and earth-friendly, which are two VERY IMPORTANT characteristics in the products and packaging that I choose for my business. I am so very pleased to offer these to my clients.

Which one will YOU choose?

delightfully,

Monica

'TIS BETTER TO GIVE...

I designed and printed these new, fabulous GIFT CERTIFICATES weeks ago. I am finally getting around to sharing them with you :)

They are printed on 5x7 textured linen cardstock and would present beautifully in a frame.

We all have those friends that [have it ALL.] You know, the ones you can never seem to find the perfect gift for because they already have everything.

* The expecting mom that has no idea how much she is going to miss out on if she doesn't have maternity photos taken. (I'm one of these!)

* The new mom that has 20 onesies the exact same size but no professional photos of her sweet baby.

* Your friend that has not had her family photo taken in YEARS.

YOU KNOW THESE PEOPLE.

How about giving them a gift that won't get stained or go out of style? Photos are an investment that brings you joy for a [lifetime]. They show your family, just as they were at THAT moment. Children grow and change so quickly. I feel that it is very important to have your family photo taken annually, and that is exactly what I do with my family :)

Gift certificates are a wonderful gift for:

* baby showers

* new mothers

* YOUR mother (just think of the bonus points you will earn!)

* YOUR wife (ok, so I know I have like [no] male readers, but ladies, now is the time to drop the hint!)

In fact, I can think of NO ONE that would not like professional photos as a gift! So go ahead. Be the thoughtful one! Gift certificates can be purchased in ANY amount :) No gift is too big or too small.

You can make someone's day. And they will have memories from that day for all time.

If you are interested in purchasing a gift certificate for someone you love, please contact me at info@monicabrownphotography.com

delightfully,

Monica

SIMPLY DREAMY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

OH MY GOODNESS!

These new products are. to. die. for.

You will not believe just how DREAMY they are until you hold them in your hands. And then, you will just have to have one. I did.

DREAM BOX

I encourage every new mother to get one of these. They come filled with one 5x7 print of each and every photo from your gallery. It is totally customized. Your favorite image on the cover. Your child's name on the binding. And don't worry about the photos falling out...there is an invisible magnetic closure.

They are also great for weddings, or even those special family sessions. They look AMAZING on the shelf or coffee table and give you a way to display your images without actually hanging every one on the wall :)

The photos are easy to remove. A beautiful satin ribbon lays underneath to gently lift them out when you are ready to hold them. And a CD of your images can pop right under the cover for easy storage!

6X6 DREAM ALBUM

I took all of my favorite images from my son's first photoshoot (he was only 4 days old) and put them in this DREAMY DREAM ALBUM. I call it the BRAG ALBUM in my products guide. It is the perfect size to carry in your purse, or let's face it, diaper bag to show off your new little one!! It is also a wonderful gift size for grandparents.

And they open a flat, into one big spread (yes! a full 180 degrees!) for presentation on an easel if you wish.

Each board like page is coated with a lustre coating to protect against fingerprints. That means that big sister or big brother can oogle over the photos or show them to everyone who comes to visit the new little one without getting in trouble :)

They also come in a perfectly fitted black or white presentation box. Beautiful!

9x9 DREAM ALBUM

Just like the 6x6, but obviously bigger, so it holds more photos! And they're BIGGER photos!

Check out this. 9x18. Yes. That is NINE by EIGHTEEN!

Awesomeness.

And I just love this photo. It is totally on my business cards.

OKAY...One last product...

THE STANDOUT

This is the less expensive option to the gallery wrap...and one that doesn't require me to take wide angle shots. I can crop as close as I want and you still get the whole image since none of it is wrapped around the edges. I still LOVE a gallery wrap though. Two totally different ways to display your piece of art :)

Sigh. My FAVORITE photo ever of my 2 kids together. You can HEAR their smiles ;)

1.5 inches thick. white or black edges depending on image.

all the way around.

I haven't hung this one yet because I can't decide where it should live. That will be my next project...

So there it is! My babies! What I have been designing for the last few month in my "spare" time.

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VERY delightfully,

Monica