A Move And A Sale!

I feel like I've been slacking terribly in the blog-o-sphere lately, but I also feel I have good reason. ;) This past winter the Hubs took a new job out on the west side of Michigan. It was HUGE change for our family, but one we were pretty excited about. The spring was spent looking for houses and FINALLY..this July we closed on our home. We've spent the last two months getting settled and I'm finally getting back into blogging and all things business. ;)

That being said.... I've decided to have a "We Just Moved, Lets Have A Sale" sale.  The BEST part?, this sale is available to EVERYONE!! Old clients, new clients... and everyone in between. Sessions in Livingston Co will be VERY limited, so if you are interested in booking one, please contact me ASAP, because once the dates are gone... they are gone. Sessions for those in Calhoun Co and  Kalamazoo Co., will also be limited, however, exceptions can be made for those needing weekday appts. (please contact me for weekday availability)

The sale will run from September 1st through October 30th.

SE Michigan DATES (all dates listed are Fridays):
September 11
September 18
October 9
October 16
October 30

SW Michigan DATES:
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
Sunday, September 20
Sunday, September 27
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18

The sale is applicable to family and children sessions only. and is priced for up to 5 people, additional people are $10 each. In addition to the session, you will receive 10 fully edited, digital downloads, with print rights.  This is a great chance to get new family photos for this years Christmas cards. ;)

The cost is $200, with half due at time of booking and the remainder due within 7 days of session date or on the day of the session (which ever comes first). Email me at whitney@whitneymccoyphotography.com or call 801-735-8365 to book!

Spring Is In The Air!

 Spring has finally come to Michigan and I couldn't be happier! (just don't look outside today....I know, I know... it's snowing). 

The fabulous weather we had over the weekend has me in the mood for spring photos. :) I know fall is the favorite time of year for many families, but spring portraits are a great way to capture just how much your child has grown over the last six months. And, for a limited time, I'm offering spring sessions WITH digital downloads for only $300. Just be sure to book your session for any time between now and May 31st!

What you get:

~ A FULL session (up to 5 people, each additional person is $10)

~ Online gallery for viewing and sharing with family and friends

~ Social Media sharing option via your slideshow

~ Digital downloads of ALL edited images from your session with printing rights!

Sessions can take place in our private studio in beautiful downtown Howell, or the location of your choice. If you choose the studio, we can split our time between the studio and the gorgeous outdoor settings that downtown has to offer.


 simply call 801-735-8365 to book, or email at whitney@whitneymccoyphotography.com :)

 

Fall Family Minis!

It's FALL!! This is, without a doubt, my absolute FAVE season. The smells, the sounds, the sights.... the food (apple pie, pumpkin everything! cider and donuts).... it's just awesome goodness. Yes?? Yes.

 It's also an excellent time to update those family portraits. Whether it's been a few years since you last stepped in front of a lens... or, if you just want a quick updated photo of the kids for those holiday cards, now is the perfect time to book your session.

 I'm currently offering my Fall Family Minis (these are a big hit and book up fast!). For the entire month of October, you can get a 30 min session, with 10 digital downloads, for only $150*! (price reflects the shooting of up to 5 subjects. Additional subjects are $10 each.)

Current Dates available are for the evenings of Saturday, October 4th and 18th, and Sunday October 5th, 19th, and 26th. 

This is the LAST sale before the holiday season... so don't wait... book now!

Guest Post, and a giveaway!

Guys, check it out, I'm over at Busy Mommy Media today doing a guest post on how to get FANTASTIC photos of your kids! PLUS... there's a great giveaway from PepperLu photo backdrops.

Come check it out!

Booking now for fall + a very big announcement!

Friends, can you believe that we are almost halfway through summer vacation?! I hope that you are enjoying these warm, sunshine filled, days. I know we are. ;)

As the days seem to blend one into the other, I can't help but think of the cooler temps looming in the not-so-far off future. Michigan autumns are probably my fave season of the entire year, and as a photographer, it's one of THE busiest times of the year for me. From family portrait sessions, to new babies, everyone wants in on the gorgeous colors that Mother Nature provides during the fall months.

Knowing how busy fall is, I've decided to open up booking now for the month of October. Sessions will be EXTREMELY limited this year....which brings me to my BIG announcement. ;) If you follow me on IG (@wcmccoy) you may have noticed that we will be adding to our family the beginning of September. Yes, we will be adding our 5th, and final, little one to our crew. Normally, I would take about a 3 month maternity leave, however........ knowing how busy my fall portrait schedule typically is, and knowing how important it is to my clients to get those family photos done each year.....I have decided to take a very limited number of fall sessions.

These sessions will be offered during the month of October, on Saturday and Sunday only. There will also be special pricing for these sessions. ;) Full session (for up to 4 people, ea. add. person is $10), plus CD with printing rights......will be $400. Yes, only $400. (Normally $1500)

If you'd like to book, please email me at whitney@whitneymccoyphotography.com There is a deposit of $200 due now to hold your date, with the remaining $200 due on the day of your session.

Once spots are gone, they are gone.

A worthy cause... and a gift for you!!

Fans, friends, family! I have a small request of you all today. I am in need of your help. On June 2nd, my family and I will be walking at the Detroit Zoo to benefit the National Kidney Foundation., but we need your help! We need to reach our goal of $1000 in donations by June 1st!



We might ask "why" I am doing this walk, well... I'll tell you: my bother-in-law, Daniel. He has suffered from chronic kidney disorder since he was just 2 years old. He turns 30 this June. That means he's been living with this disease almost his entire life! He has been on hefty medications for almost his entire life (which have now begun to affect his liver, requiring more medications to offset the damage), he's had to undergo painful biopsies, and has even required hospitalization for relapses, and at times for common illnesses like the flu. These illnesses simply cause the rest of us to miss a few days of work, and stay in bed, but for Daniel, and others who suffer from kidney disorders, these common illnesses require hospitalization. Their immune systems are weakened, thus making them more susceptible to disease, and when they do get sick, it's much worse for them than for you or I.

But with your donation to the National Kidney Foundation, these individuals can lead a much happier life. Your donation dollar is well-spent with the National Kidney Foundation. More than 81 cents of every dollar goes directly to vital programs and services, including:

-Early Detection - free kidney health screenings
-Public Education Initiatives - awareness through public service campaigns, and community and online education
-Advocacy - promotion of legislation impacting kidney patients, donors and transplant recipients
- Organ Donation - action plan to End the Wait! for kidney transplants in the U.S.
-Patient Services - support and information through a toll-free hotline, NKF Cares (1-855-653-2273) and a peer mentoring program
-Professional Education - clinical guidelines that are changing the way physicians practice, continuing education opportunities and peer-reviewed journals to ensure that health care professionals never stop learning the latest in kidney disease treatment
- Research Support - $90 million to 1,000 scientists since 1968, assessment of how kidney disease is identified in diabetes patients and analysis of the world's largest database about kidney patient care

To learn more, visit us at www.kidney.org


If each of you donated just a few dollars, it would put us that much closer to our goal of $1000. We have only until June 1st to reach our goal. We are asking for your help, so that we may better the lives of those living with this awful disease.


Please visit our page to make a donation, and please feel free to share this with your friends!! Thank you!!
http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR/Walk/Michigan?team_id=145521&pg=team&fr_id=5760


BUT.... that isn't all....... everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing to receive one of four AMAZING prizes!!

GRAND PRIZE: A Full Session from WMP, plus CD with printing rights (that's an over $1200 value!!)

FIRST PRIZE: A Scentsy Gift Pack! which will include a full size Scentsy warmer PLUS 3 bars!! (a $45 value!)

SECOND PRIZE: A $30 gift card to 6th & elm!

THIRD PRIZE: A $20 Target Gift card!

BUT WAIT!!! You can earn MORE entries by upping your donation by $10 increments. For every $10 donation you will earn an additional entry! (so a $40 donation will get you 4 entries, a $100 donation will get you 10 entries, and so on). (but no worries, even donations of $1 will get one entry).

Drawing will be held on June 2nd, and the winner will be announced Monday, June 3rd. 

Thank you all for your support!! We couldn't do it without you!!




******UPDATE 6/3/13: drawing will be held later this month!!!! We still have donations coming in and want to be fair to all those willing to support this worthy cause!' Thank you again for your support!!

Spring Sale!!

According to the calendar, spring is right around the corner. But I think Mother Nature has other plans in mind. I don't know about you, but I am soooo ready for warmer weather. I NEED Spring, and sun, and flowers, and birds, and bike rides!

Since the weather won't cooperate with my need for warmer days, why not try and make my own happy. Right? And what makes me happy?...A sale! Nothing like a great deal to brighten my mood. ;) I am going to go ahead and assume that you all feel the same way, yes? Good. Okay then, are you ready?!


Starting April 1st, book your session and get the WHOLE shebang for only $300!!!! And for clarification purposes... the "whole shebang" includes: A full session for up to 4 people (add $10 for each additional person), PLUS a CD with the edited images from your session (a full session typically yields about 20-30 images), WITH print rights!! Yes.. you read that right. You will receive full print rights to the images. Meaning... you can print as many as your little heart desires!! Print some for grandma, some for your Aunt and Uncle in Florida, print some for your wall, some for your wallet, and some for your fridge! Wanna put them on Facebook?! No prob! There will also be a folder with web-ready images all set to post to FB. So go ahead.. plaster your page with photos of your family/kids/neighbor/dog (kidding, I don't do pets... haha. But at this price, you very well good buy a session for your neighbors. You know, the ones who watched your dog/cat/gerbil last time you went out of town?)

This deal will not last... so book now! A 50% deposit is due upon booking to secure your date/time. The remaining 50% is due at the session. Did I mention that you can book as far out as you like? Yes, that means go ahead and book your childs photos for July and secure this deal for your summer session!! Want to get a jump on those fall family photos? Book now!!! That's right. All you have to do is secure your date with the 50% deposit and you are set! Seriously, could it be any easier?!

And here's a little FYI: my fall portrait sessions will be VERY limited this year, soooo... you might want to book your date now to avoid missing out later on. ;) 

Guys, this is HUGE! WMP has never offered a deal quite like this! I mean.. I've done "mini session deals" but this a FULL session, PLUS disc! You do not want miss out. This promo could end at anytime and once it's done, it's done. :( This applies to ALL regular sessions; family, baby, maternity, engagement, senior, kid, even cake smash! (*this deal is not valid for weddings, please contact me for special promo package pricing for your big day!)

Okay, that's it. My HUGE Spring Sale announcement!!Now...get to booking!!