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{spring minis} dallas fort worth lifestyle photographer - courtney leigh photography

February 24, 2010 – 11:51 am

Oh my goodness!  Will winter ever end?!  I’m doing my best to show it the door by posting our spring mini sessions a bit early this year!  They were officially announced in our winter newsletter last month and have had an amazing response!  (It must be the unanimous desire to make it springtime soon!)  So, now it’s time to let those of you who are not on the mailing list get in on the mini session action. (want to get on the mailing list?  email me (courtney@courtneyleighphotography.com) and you will be in the know, too!)img_2546d.jpgPlease keep in mind that the mini sessions are limited edition and all sessions must be booked by the end of March.  Also, these are the last mini sessions we will be offering this year.  So, if you’ve been wanting to get your feet wet with custom photography, but keep putting it off, now is the time to jump!Why are these the last mini sessions of the year, you ask?  Well, I have some big surprises about Courtney Leigh Photography coming soon that I am over the moon to announce.  Stay tuned to the blog to hear the latest (or email me and get on our mailing list and I’ll give you some hints!)Now, for some inspiration…a few from last year’s Spring Minis…blogspringpromo1-1.jpgimg_8703.jpgimg_9103-2.jpgblogspmin2-2.jpgStay toasty!

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{little miss m} Dallas Fort Worth Lifestyle Baby Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

December 22, 2009 – 10:22 pm

It never ceases to amaze me how much growth can occur between the newborn and three month session.  It’s absoulutely incredible.  In 90 days they change from dormant bundles of cuteness to alert and attentive bundels of cuteness.  The cuteness doesn’t change much!

 Last week I had my last baby planners of 2009 stop by for a visit.  It was so great to see them again and get to chat about their first Christmas as a new family.  So many firsts that first year! 

 As this is the last session of 2009, we will be officially closed from now until January 14th.  All emails and calls will be returned when we return on the 14th.  Thank you for your patience and we at CLP wish everyone a wonderful holiday and new year.  Even though we’re officially closed for business, I will be posting some holiday images from time to time, so be sure and check back on us!

 And, here they are, the official final images from 2009…the precious Miss M!

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Happy Holidays and thank you again S family for a fantastic 3 month session!  MWAH!

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{playtime!} Dallas Fort Worth Children’s Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

November 5, 2009 – 12:30 pm

I always tell my clients to think of a session with Courtney Leigh Photography more like “playtime” than “picturetime” and this week’s session fit that bill perfectly!  I had so much fun with this set of brothers and sister and their parents.  We visited one of my favorite spots to shoot…it’s a little overgrown and you have to tiptoe a bit, but it makes for amazing session images!  We just let Big Brother and Sister A & R and their little brother, F play and laugh and run and it all made for some amazing images!blog110509-1bwb.jpgseal-100-201.jpgblog110509-3b.jpgseal-100-12b.jpg

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Thank you M family for trusting me with my crazy shooting spot and for such a fun morning!  Enjoy your sneak peek!  MWAH!

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{Holiday Updates} Dallas Fort Worth Childhood Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

October 1, 2009 – 4:36 pm

Where, oh where has this year gone?  It can’t possibly really actually be October 1st.  But, with the days are getting shorter and my calendar is getting fuller and fuller it indeed must be! 

I wanted to update booking status for holiday sessions.  Mini Sessions are completely filled except for the 8:30 and 9am spots!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone on the 10th.  I love how mini sessions bring such a mix of new and past clients!

 Standard sessions (which, remember, include a set of 24 holiday cards during October) are quickly filling up, so if you are wanting a session for the holidays, it’s best to contact me earlier rather than later… I want to be able to fit everyone in!   My first spot available is the week of October 25th.  Our official deadlines for timely holiday arrival of orders is as follows:

Last Session Date:  November 7

Last Order Date: November 20th

Our office holidays are: 

Thanksgiving: November 23rd - 29th

Chirstmas/New Year: December 16th - January 8th  (with the exception of our newborns). 

 During holidays, you can still reach us via phone or email.  Leave a message and we’ll get right back to you!

And, for further proof that it is, indeed, October, a conspicuous box arrived on our doorstep this week.

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Much hullabaloo ensued.

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Annnnd….check back tomorrow for a session sneak peek.  I’ll give you a hint, she’s very small and very new.  Until then, MWAH!

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{Sharing a Session Album} Dallas Fort Worth Lifestyle Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

August 20, 2009 – 12:31 pm

I just finished assembling this fantastic session album and loved it so much that I had to snap a few images to share on the blog.  This client chose to upgrade to the acrylic cover option with olive linen , and I’m so glad they did!  It turned out fantastic, wouldn’t you agree?

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{studio news} Dallas Fort Worth Child Child Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

June 26, 2009 – 6:57 pm

This summer is flying by and it’s going to be the Fourth before we know it!  I just wanted to update everyone on the session status as of right now and show off some amazing new products we are going to be offering.

First:  With the exception of newborn sessions, the CLP calendar is full for the summer!  If you are expecting a newborn in the next few months, please contact us as soon as possible to assure availability.

Second:  As crazy as it sounds, we are now booking for September and holiday sessions.  I know it’s hard to even think about holiday pictures with the 100+ weather we’re having, so for inspiration, we are running a Holiday Special through the month of July.  Book a standard session in July for the month of September and receive a complimentary set of holiday cards as our gift. We hope this might put a little spring in your step while you’re relaxing poolside!

Last:  We have been busy busy searching for the best and newest products for our stylish and hip clients.  I’m excited to introduce our newest find…The new ART BOOK.  The ART BOOK is a 9×9 album with the images beautifully printed flush onto the pages.  Each album is custom designed by CLP and is a fantastically modern way to display and preserve your session images.   I snapped a few pics of our studio sample so you can witness its yumminess for yourselves!

Enjoy and stay tuned for more new product pics soon!

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MWAH!

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{Mini Session Update} Dallas Fort Worth Children Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

April 10, 2009 – 12:05 pm

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Good Friday!  I wanted to update everyone on our Spring Mini Session Event.  We have had a wonderful response to our earlier announcement and only have one spot available for that morning!  If you or anyone you know have been contemplating booking for the event, please get back to us soon and let’s get you on that calendar.  One more family and the Spring Mini Session Event will be SOLD OUT!  Wohoo! 

Best wishes to all for a great holiday weekend and I will be posting part II of Mr. F’s session very soon, so stay tuned!  MWAH!

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{Spring Mini Sessions} Dallas Fort Worth Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

March 16, 2009 – 6:48 pm

With the fantastic weather we’re having today in Dallas Fort Worth, it’s the perfect time to announce the Courtney Leigh Photography Spring Mini Session Event!  The very limited sessions will be offered Saturday, April 18th at a yet-to-be-announced location.  (I have to keep an element of surprise!) 

Details….

Spring 2009 Mini Session Event - $75

  • 20 minute session
  • up to 4 people
  • an online gallery of 4-8 images from your session
  • 1 8×10 custom mounted image

While the Minis are nothing like the full-blown Courtney Leigh Photography custom experience, they are a great opportunity to get a tiny taste of what we’re all about.   Perhaps you’re a friend of a client and you’ve been curious to check us out.  Maybe you’ve recently had a session with CLP, aren’t quite ready for another full custom session, but would love to capture your little ones in their Easter finery.  (Oh, and Psst, Dads!  A mini session is also a perfect Mother’s Day gift!)   Whatever the case, here’s the perfect opportunity to get a few lovely spring images of your family all spiffed up!

 Like I said, space is extremely limited with these, so please email me soon to get yourself on the schedule. 

Please note, if you’re wanting the amazing experience of a full custom session with CLP, whether in the comfort of your own home, or a location of your choosing, I am now booking for May and filling up quickly.  I want to be able to accommodate all of my fantastic clients, so please book early rather than later.  We can always adjust things on the back end later! 

And…without further ado…the new face of CLP.img_1535-copy.jpg

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A Big Top Birthday - Dallas Children’s Photographer - Courtney Leigh Miller

February 3, 2009 – 9:16 pm

I can’t believe it has been almost 2 months since I’ve posted to the CLP Blog!  (Bad photographer!) I took a much needed extended break over the holidays and caught up with friends and family (and laundry!).   I also got to sample some fabulous new products that I can’t wait to share with you all!  Stay tuned to the blog (that I promise to post diligently on again!) to find out what I have in store for 2009!  But, first, hold on to your hats….

Saturday was my first session of 2009, and it kicked us off with a bang!  One of my favorite little Baby Planners turned one and CLP was there to capture all the fun.  Let me tell you, those Hollywood babies have nothing on Baby C’s party planners! The whole shin-dig was the cooked up by the creative genius (and I don’t use that term lightly!), Stacey Murdoch at The Wildflower Floral Designs in Dallas.  She was also the master mind behind Little C’s baby shower, so I am certain this woman can WOW any event!

The birthday guests were treated to a real live Big Top experience.  From the decked out Big Top tent, to the circus animal center pieces, and, of course, their very own clown, this is a fiesta the babies will be talking about for years to come!   Baby C was the perfect gentleman, sharing his cupcakes with his friends and sending them all home with wooden eleaphants to play with.  I know everyone had a blast on his big day, and it was certainly one for the baby books!

The Big Top….

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Birthday Throne….

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Seeing Big Top for the first time….
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Bday Boy…chillin’….

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About to attack his cake…

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Chillin’ with Daddy…

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Rollin’ in his Cozy Coupe…
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Enjoy the sneak peek, guys~and Happy First Birthday Baby C!!!  MWAH!

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Friday Favorites - Dallas Children Photographer - Courtney Leigh Photography

November 28, 2008 – 1:27 pm

Hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.  Best wishes to you and yours.  Everyone waiting on anything, please know they will all go out first thing on Monday.  Now, back to hanging out with my family.   But first, for this week’s Friday favorite…my most recent favorite…of one of my most favorite little “clients”.


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