Buttons and Bows will be resuming normal business operations again at the end of July. You can see an update on the latest in our July newsletter and at our Facebook fan page.

Buttons and Bows Photography is on temporarily hiatus from shooting and processing due to unforeseen family illness / emergency. Please watch this blog and the website for updates and thank you for your understanding and patience during this time!

Photo from recent newborn session. Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

I apologize for the lack of updates here this year. I simply have not had the time. I mean, it's May already? Really? I've added new photos to the website here and there, and put a few new photos on Facebook, but for the most part free time is something that has been in short supply.

All open session dates for 2010 have been booked. I am booking some package dates for 2011 so feel free to use THE CONTACT FORM section of the website to inquire. If you're interested in being placed on a waitlist for 2010, August and September are the only months remaining with waitlist availability.

Have a great summer everyone!
-Robyn

Photo above from recent newborn session. Stay tuned - the 2010 baby boom is underway!

Hope everyone is having an amazing 2010! Happy New Year!

I can barely keep up with the inquiries for spring and summer. I am now booked solid through the end of 2010 and I do not have any more waitlist availability through August 2010 either.

Unfortunately if you're trying to book before mid-year right now, I have more people on the waitlist than I have scheduled dates.

If you are looking for a portrait session in 2011 and beyond, I am booking maternity, newborn / infant / baby, and holiday packages starting in January 2011. I am taking waitlist inquiries for August and September 2010.

NO REMAINING AUGUST - DECEMBER 2010 SESSION DATES: (last updated on 07.20.2010)
available dates will be shown in blue - no waitlist is currently available through January 2011

May 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

June 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

July 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

August 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

September 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

October 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

November 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

December 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

After July, it's time for "Holiday 2010" believe it or not. ALL October, November, and December dates in 2010 are booked solid.

(It is possible additional weekday mini-session dates will be added for September-October if enough inquiries are made, but not at this time.)

Going, going...and now...gone...

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Twitter Stream

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

3. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please subscribe / join, get involved, and post a review if you're a former or current client!

(To contact Robyn and book your session package go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website.)

The last orders were shipped and hand-delivered this week just in time for Santa to get them under the tree... The above is a very small sampling of the Buttons and Bows Photography autumn and holiday 2009 portrait events. (Click here to view the collage above larger.)

Th...th...that's all (for 2009) folks!

A few more glimpses at all the special trimmings that made things merry and bright...

Last but not least, my boys got their 'big' present a bit early this year. We have a new family member and her name is Zoé. She is a blonde American cocker spaniel puppy, born on October 11th. And of course, being my "child", she's already learning to model. You can see the photo of her below (posted by request) at baxterboo.com.

Thanks so much to everyone for making 2009 the best year yet for Buttons & Bows! I appreciate your business more than words can possibly express. Have a happy holiday season, a very Merry Christmas, and a blissfully happy new decade ahead!

Merry-Happy,
-Robyn

If you've recently had or are about to have a holiday session, you should have received a special sneak-peek of the 2009 Holiday Card Designer Collection. Two samples are shown above. Any Buttons and Bows clients who wish to order custom Christmas and holiday cards should use the contact form to write Robyn for more information.

And speaking of reasons to be merry.....here are the 2009 holiday ordering deadlines.

(If you have a late October, November, or early December session scheduled, please contact me if you have questions about these deadlines — some will be extended for 1-2 weeks past your session date with no penalty. Your ordering gallery login will contain more information. I cannot guarantee holiday delivery for December session orders placed after December 10th, unless otherwise notified.)

These dates are placed in effect by me because I have strict deadlines already set in place by my print labs. There is no room to bend. No exceptions.


May your weekend be filled with more Treats than Tricks!
-Robyn

Photograph above is from a recent maternity / pregnancy session. Stay tuned this fall for newborn photos of the baby girl on the way!

If you're debating about putting down a deposit-retainer to secure your 2010 session dates, debate no more! The following is my list of available dates through the end of May 2010. I'm already booked solid for January, February, and well into March. Only five — F.I.V.E. — more open session dates remain through June!

REMAINING JANUARY 2010 - JULY 2010 SESSION DATES: (updated December 2010)

January 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

February 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

March 2010:
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

April 2010:
Saturday, April 25th, 2010
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

May 2010:
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

June and July 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

If the date you are looking for is no longer available, please use the contact form to inquire about being placed on my 2010 waitlist. Waitlist availability begins in May 2010. Dates for June and July 2010 reserved upon request.

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Twitter Stream

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

3. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please subscribe / join, get involved, and post a review if you're a former or current client!

Hurry, don't delay, on booking your 2010 session TODAY! I was almost completely booked for "holiday 2009" by March 2009.

      -Robyn

(To contact Robyn and book your session package go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website.)

Did you hear the news? Buttons and Bows Photography was named the 2009 "Best Family Photographer" winner for Orlando, Florida, by Parents Connect and goCityKids.com. Parents were allowed to vote through July 15, 2009. Contest winners were announced on August 17, 2009. Parents Connect / goCityKids is a national city directory (owned by Nickelodeon / Nick Jr. and MTV / Viacom) for parents, by parents. "The 2009 nominee choices were not related to, or influenced by, any advertising or partner relationships." It is truly an honor and thank you does not adequately cover my appreciation for your reviews and for your votes!