Did You Know That Your Mom Really Wants a 3-Generational Photograph of Your Family For the Holidays?

Did You Know That There Are Only 9 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas???







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Did you know that more moms and grandmoms want beautiful artwork of their families more than anything else as a gift at Christmas?  Many families get their portraits done between October and November than any other month of the year.  However, the time that most families with 3 and 4 generations get together is in December, because of the holidays.

If your family is going to be getting together this year for the holidays, just call me, Megan Martineau, for a multi-generation family portrait session.  With plenty of experience with working with large families with all kinds of personalities, shapes and sizes, I'll get you guys relaxed, smiling and looking GREAT for your portraits.

A gift certificate to give to your parents is a wonderful way to tell them that you've actually been listening to their hints all year.  When you call to order your gift certificate, we can go over the details and even schedule your session on the day that you know your entire family will be there!  The only days I won't be available are the 25th and the 28th, when I'll actually be spending time with my own families and doing my own family's portraits. Other than that, I'll be available to photograph your family as early as 8 am and starting as late as 8 pm.

I'll help you decide where we'll  photograph your family (mom's homestead is usually a wonderful spot, and we can use the area with my portable lights), inside or outside, and help you come up with outfits.  I'll even help you with making the calls to your siblings and cousins for getting ready.

A couple of summers ago, my family was able to get together for a mini-family reunion at my stepmother's home in Pennsylvania.  This is my favorite image of all of us together, and this was done with the timer, which is why I'm on the end.

It was a really, REALLY bright day outside.  I was so glad to find open shade!  My family has actually been "trained" to do photographs with the timer, so I really don't recommend this for everyone.  It's best to hire a photographer who knows how to pose large groups of people and make everyone smile, so that you and your family can't wait to display your 3 generation portraits at home and office.

There's been a new grandchild added to our family, so I'll be photographing all of us at our family day on Dec 28th.

I want to take this time now to thank all of you who've allowed me to be a part of your family's memories this year.  I hope that you are enjoying your family time during this holiday season.

Call me by Wednesday, Dec 17 at 5 pm to order a gift certificate, and receive a special gift in which to present your gift certificate with an amount of $500 or more.  240-245-0416.  Remember, I travel to you for sessions!

With Warm Holiday Hugs,
Your Favorite Photographer, Megan!

A November to Remember

It's nearly official!  The holiday season is about to start.  There's so much to do to get ready and plan for the holidays.

Whether you are hosting or visiting, there's one thing you want to be sure of, and that's, "Did I get everything done that I needed to get done?"

Just like Santa, I make lists.  I check them twice.  Sometimes 3 or 4 times.  I make a master list and then sub-lists.  I don't want to leave a step out, because I'm afraid I'll forget, and that just throws a stick into the gears and messes EVERYTHING up.  And I mean... EVERYTHING.

The one thing you want to definitely remember, is how to make your holiday cards memorable. Make your holiday cards really stand out this year by having punch-out cards designed, so your recipients can display your card as an adorable ornament for their trees!  Ask me for details!

Another way is to totally surprise your loved ones with adorable images that tell a story of a visit from Santa, without going to the mall!

Imagine having a meltdown-free visit with "Santa", with smiles and cookie-eating, exploring and having so much fun!  

Your loved ones will get such a kick out of these images, that they will show them to their friends and families all throughout the holiday season, and treasure them for YEARS to come.  

I'm scheduling the Santa Baby Sessions now, for all throughout November, and part of December.  If you act NOW, and call, you can be one of the 5 available sessions left where you can get a Two-fer... meaning a Santa Baby session AND a family portrait session, with 4 digital images, for only $95.  I am extending this until Saturday night, November 8 at 8 pm. 

Top 5 reasons to do a Santa Baby Session with Honey Bee Photography.

5.  It's a fun session, in a quiet area, where we'll have fun telling a story through beautiful images of your children.

4.  Pajama Party Time!  You get to shop for holiday jammies!

3.  Free Snacks!  Your children get to enjoy yummy cookies.  

2.  The Entertainment Value.  There's more to this session than meets the eye.

Dad dresses up as Santa!  But you never see his face!

1.  No Mall Meltdowns.  Your children will happily play with our props, and when Dad steps in behind, dressed as Santa, the smiles and giggles will be contagious and we'll get those awesome expressions you've been hoping for all of these years.  

YOU CAN COUNT ON MEGAN FROM HBP TO HELP YOU GET THE PICTURE PERFECT IMAGES FOR YOUR GREETING CARDS THIS YEAR.

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Discover HBP's Secret to Successful Santa Photographs!

It's that time of year again!  Can you believe it?  The year goes by so quickly!

Wasn't it New Year's Day like... yesterday?

The preparation of getting ready for the holidays has come upon us, and it's time to have some fun.  Don't do the boring old photographs that you've always done... Do something different!

Do you have visions of your children in line to see Santa at the mall, and you wait patiently, munching on a delicious goodie, keeping them occupied, until it's your turn, and excitedly, you put them on Santa's lap or seat next to him, and you have the saddest faces of all?  The moment that you've talked about, dreamed about, thought about, crumbled in moments because your children are scared of Santa?

It's time to take the stress of that OUT of your holiday planning... time to get beautiful photographs that are keepsakes to treasure year after year.

Can you imagine the FUN???

(Of course, the cookies don't hurt, either.  I'd smile for a cookie, too!)

So reduce that stress!

Call today for this offer.  Offer is good Dec 1-Dec 10, 2014.  Appointments only.  Pets are welcome.

He loves baseball, and so does his brother.

One of the things that I love about photographing families is getting to know them and their stories.

When I spoke to their mom the first time on the phone, it turned into a very unexpected conversation.  She had expected to just give me her name, phone and email, and set up a time to photograph her just-turned-5 year old son.

"Please tell me 3 things that your son loves".

"Oh, he loves baseball, and books, and being outside".

After a few other questions about his likes and dislikes, I told his mom,

"I think we should do a session around his love for baseball."

She got REALLY excited.

"I never thought of doing something like that!  Could we do a couple of the boys together?"

And so we began to plan what would become an EPIC session.

It was a beautiful day.

Her boys actually acted like they like each other!

This child is bound to become a baseball champion!

This next image, his dad was playing with him, sending imaginary pitches.  What is going on in his mind? I think this is my favorite image from the session.

And the books!  He loves to read.  It's another one of his favorite activities.  This stack is a good representative of this favorite pastime.

Location: Allen Pond Park

Time:  About 4 pm

Weather conditions: Mostly Sunny

Amount of fun:  a LOT of fun

Celebrating Life With Her Favorite People

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a severe, rare disease?  The only cure is an organ transplant.

Even then, there are complications.  It isn't perfect.  Every day is a gift from God.  Every moment spent with a beloved family member or friend is cherished.  Within each of these is a great miracle.

The miracle is love.  The celebration of life can be any moment that you choose to do so.  You make memories with those whom you cherish.  Every details of the moment is caught up in your memory:  the way the light plays on the leaves and the shadows below; the infectious giggles of your children; the tight cuddle from your spouse as you kiss him; the loving embrace from your mom whose job since the moment she gave birth to you was to keep you safe, happy, and loved.

The common denominator here is the miracle of love.  This beautiful woman has been given another chance by medical experts who were able to save her life.  This session was done to help her celebrate this miracle.

Please share this with all of your friends and family.  Life is so precious.  So is family and so is love.

One more thing.  I know that this is a hard thing to think about, but it's so important to remember and to talk about with loved ones.  Please consider organ donation.  It's very easy to do.  Life is not ever predictable.  Organ and tissue donation is one of the most important legacies a human being can leave behind.  Please visit http://donatelife.net/for more information.

Reasons to Schedule Sessions With HBP in October

Call for details at 240-245-0416.

Fall Leaves Family Photo Sessions!

Call today, limited times available!  Enjoy your session, enjoy your beautiful images, enjoy redecorating your home with priceless memories of your family!  What are you waiting for?  Call me today! 240-245-0416!

Early Bird Fall Leaves Special Offer!!!

You don't want to miss this.  It's ONLY good for the first 10 callers.

Call NOW.

Don't forget:

Canned Food Drive and Fall Costume EVENT

The last time you donated to the local food bank, you got a warm fuzzy  feeling and your pantry was reorganized.

This October, you can donate to the local food bank THROUGH Honey Bee Photography, get a warm fuzzy feeling, reorganize your pantry, AND get a mini session of your child(ren) in their costumes with a photograph and a REALLY great deal on purchasing more.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?

You read that correctly.  I have a goal to donate, through HBP, 500 containers of non-perishable food items to the local food bank here in Bowie on November 1, 2014.  I need your help.

The set will be at my home studio, and will include a very festive
arrangement of pumpkins, fall foliage and flowers, and seating. (no hay this year, I learned my lesson LOL)

1.  Schedule your session in advance for a weekday/evening appointment.

2.  Collect 10 pieces of non-perishable containers, like canned
veggies and fruits, jams and peanut butter, tuna and chicken, soups 
boxed mashed potatoes.  There are so many types of food to donate.

3.  Help your child find an awesome Halloween or Fall Festival costume.  Remember, props, makeup and hair are highly recommended.

4. Bring your child in for his or her session, and view your images
from which to choose right after! Make your order right away and 
have your images back in time to make cards, scrapbook and share 
on social media! You will be so happy to help our community AND have a beautiful image of your child in costume. You can even purchase additional images for only $15 each!

5.  You can also do a group image of your children in costume as well. You’ll donate 5 cans, instead of 10, per child.  I’ll photograph 2 group images and one of each child, you’ll choose the image of your favorite group shot, and purchase additional images for only $15 each.

Ask for the details at 240-245-0416.

*Please note:  I do have pets in my home.  If you and your children have allergies, we can make arrangements for an outside photograph taken at an area close to my house.  I do vacuum thoroughly and have an air purifier running prior to sessions in my home studio.

Cute Kids' Contest | Grand Prize Winner Jayden

Jayden is a very cute, very busy little boy.  With his curly hair, his sweet smile or his big "O" face, and a crawl that is guaranteed to make you laugh your butt off, he will turn a sour day into the best day!  He really loves Batman, frosting, and his momma.  Enjoy!

Congratulations to Jayden and his family.  It was a pleasure getting to know you.

Wedding | Ken and Breanne

Weddings usually take at least 6 months to plan.  At least.

Ken and Breanne decided they wanted to get married as quickly as possible.

Like within 2 months.

Now, Jim and I got married and we had a week or so to plan it, but we did bare minimum LOL.  These two families were able to get all of these details and important loved ones to the area and it's amazing how everything came together.

Please enjoy the images as events unfolded before my lens.

Congratulations, you two.

Thanks for having us that day.

July 5th is a GREAT day to get married.