Mother's and Father's Day Mini-Sessions

I am pleased to announce that I will be opening up a few spots for mini-sessions to commemorate Mother's Day and Father's Day. What a special way to uniquely capture one of the best holidays of the year!

Mini-sessions are 30-minute portrait captures located in a beautiful outdoor setting or in my studio, in case of rain. For $125 receive a 5"x7" gift print along with either 50 playdate calling cards or a customized, handmade leather mini-book. Both options include a decorative box. I will also be offering discounts on other popular gift items so you can share with aunts and grandmothers, uncles and grandads.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2009

Time: Please call 638-5050 for available times.
UPDATE: only 2 spots left.

Location: NW Austin location will be emailed to participants.

Cost: $125 + tax, $45 non-refundable deposit required to book.

Subjects: Up to 3 people ($25 additional person)

Includes: One 5x7 gift print AND one mini book OR a set of mom calling cards.

NGY Creative Kids Yoga Teacher Training

I've asked Jodi B Komitor, esteemed kids yoga teacher and author, to come to Austin and provide some teacher training to our community. There are so few kids yoga teachers here and so much demand, so I thought this would be a helpful workshop for everyone.

In a challenging economy the smart thing to do is develop new skills, making yourself more marketable to your employer and your customers. Are you interested in expanding your teaching skills and incorporating the benefits of yoga in your classroom or therapy program? Do you simply love working with children? Then Next Generation Yoga Teacher Training is for YOU!

This is an inspiring 22-hour training program that provides you with the tools to teach yoga for rapidly growing and ever-changing 2-7 year old children. Receive a certification after successful completion of the course.

Sign up by March 15th to save $100. Visit AustinKulaYoga.com for more details.

Jodi B Komitor MA, RYT is the leading authority on yoga with kids and the author of the best-selling book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga with Kids (2000, Macmillan). In 1998 Jodi founded Next Generation Yoga, the first children's yoga studio in the world, and certifies children's yoga instructors, educators and health professionals in NGY Teacher Trainings (TM).

Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, 2009
Austin Kula Yoga
2415 Exposition Blvd., Suites A & B, Austin, TX
512-638-5050

On a separate note, I was privileged to spend this past weekend with five friend photographers. We shared tips and processes, fears and aspirations about our industry. I came away with a sincere feeling of sisterhood and inspiration about how I might contribute in this ever-changing world of photography. I'm realizing that what matters most is not how we compare with one another, but how we manifest what we are Divinely inspired to do. Plus, here's proof that photographers do exist in front of the camera!

The magical Crystal from Love, Me Photography

The soulful Eliza from Glimpse of Soul Photography.

The open-hearted Erin from Erin Carlyle Photography.

The visionary Jamie from Jamie Kutter Photography.

Our generous host, the energetic Lauren from Lauren Lesley Photography.

Cupids and Candy Hearts

A few times a year I schedule a limited number of mini-sessions. This is to make professional photography affordable for those looking for a simple but elegant milestone photograph or headshot.

My first of this year will be held at Kula Yoga just in time for Valentine's Day. Capture that sweet expression that is unique to your child when smiles are not coaxed and no camera is around. Then give that memorable gift to someone you love or keep it for yourself as a reminder of that perfect moment in time.

Saturday: January 31 from 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday: February 1 from 9 a.m. - noon

Receive a 5"x5" professionally handcrafted and mounted print, which sits on a decorative easel. Delivered Saturday, February 9th just in time to surprise the lucky recipient.

Total Cost is $75 with a $35 non-refundable fee due at time of booking. Other special products and discounts for future sessions will be available. Call (512) 542-3334 to book your appointment. Time slots fill quickly!