My new project

Hi all, Just a quick note to let you know what's going on here at Caught in the Act. We are really starting to get busy. Love being able to photograph outside. If you haven't been following us on Facebook, we are offering some great specials. I'll post later some sample images so you know kind of what to expect. We are also running a Family Picnic Special here on our lake. Lots of stuff happening. Call us if you have any questions.
I wanted to let you know about a new project I'm super excited about. I had a meeting with Katie from Whaley Childrens Center this week. For 8 years I've been wanting to put this project together, finally it's a go, I will be teaching a class to a group of children at Whaley on photography. My goal is to inspire them to tell their story through photography. If you're not familiar with Whaley, please visit their link on our facebook page. This center has helped so many children for so many years. I was very impressed with their facility and their staffs obvious love of children. Most of these children have lived through things most of us could never even imagine. They need a reason to be. I can't wait to get started. I'll keep you posted.

My promise to all of you

I have been so lax in keeping up with this blogging thing, I truly regret this and promise to do better. Life got a little distracted for while, but I'm back. Technology is a good thing but quite time consuming. Don't get me wrong, I love doing it but eking out the time is a challenge. I will prevail.
So I truly hope your Spring is going well. The weather has been interesting to say the least. We live in Michigan after all, I should be use to it by now.
I've finally decided to take some me time and plan a trip to photograph for me. I'm so excited. I'll be searching for old farm houses, barns, and out buildings to paint. Ron, my husband, is driving. He'd better be in the mood for stopping on a dime. I need to get that promise out of him before we leave. I'm working on an exhibit of my art. I'll be sure to pass along when and whereas soon as this is set in stone. I've also got a few projects in the works. I'll be blogging about them soon. Giving back has been on my mind for years now and I'm so excited about what's on the horizon. I'll be posting with all the details soon.
Right now I'm working on a painting of my sweet adorable granddaughter Willow. I'll post as soon as it's complete.
Hope you all are enjoying life with your families and friends and making all your dreams come true. Be back soon d

April Promotion

Spring is finally coming. To celebrate we have decided to offer this Kidz Mini Promotion. We will be photographing in the camera room so we'll have no issues with weather. Spring is a little fickle. A Kidz Mini session is the only time we offer packages at dicounted pricing. A big thank you to our lab for working with us on this promotion. Check out how much you'll actually be saving. For example: Package B consists of 2 poses, 4 units at $199. You make your own package. A unit is 1-8x10 or 2-5x7 or 4-3x5 or 8 wallets. If you chose 1-8x10, 2-5x7 & 16 wallets this would normally cost $260 plus the session fee (depending on which session you choose). Granted it's volume pricing so no enhancements, wallets are not die cut, only slight retouching available etc. We do only offer 10-15 poses to choose from (30 minutes of Debbie's time compared to an hour plus) but most of our clients prefer this because the decision making is easier. We also have products that are only available for these KM sessions.
Please check out the flyer. For the month of April only we are offering the use of our tutu's and hats. A normal Kidz Mini is your clothing only. If you want your children photographed by a professional and the chain store studios are not "good enough" anymore, call us. Remember this promotion is only available for the month of April. Hope to hear from you soon. debbie

Willow came to work today

Spring is springing

Can't you just feel it coming, Spring that is. We are all so ready for warmer weather and the sun! It's been a long Winter. I've been trying to decide what landscaping project to tackle this year. I'm thinking I want to enlarge my waterfall area, put a picket fence around the potting shed, plant some trees, of course sprucing up all the planting beds, etc. Sounds like a lot of work, doesn't it. I lost my grounds keeper. Sure didn't realize how much work he actually did, now I've got to find a new one. Know of anyone I should consider? They must have a good work ethic as I do not have time to babysit.
We are running lots of Specials this year. Check out our fan page on facebook to see all the details. The next Kidz Mini is Swing into Spring-Sat. March 23-26 only. Right now we have a few appointments left so call soon if you want to get in on this Special.
Our Beach Excursion is going to be in Arcadia (30 miles S of Traverse City) July 9-16th. I'm only photographing 10 families. Two a day, sunrise & sunset. As it stands right now we have 6 appointments left. Call us soon.

Here's some samples for a "Kidz Mini" Session

Check out some images of Willow on our new background

Let us know what you think of our new background. Please comment Thx in advance for your comments. :]