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Dallas holiday pictures are here!!!

Lots of you have been asking about our Holiday Quick Pics dates (thanks to all of you for the polite nudges to get these dates announced :)) so here they are. We have two dates set for this year’s sessions including a 30 minute photo shoot, online proofing gallery and one set of 25 holiday cards (we have fun new card styles) for $150 +tax. 

Dates:
- Friday, October 10: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 18: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

*We’re also working on a new cool location for this year’s sessions- we've moved to Dallas so it will be near downtown Dallas this time around.  Possibly one urban location and one park.  Stay tuned while we find the *perfect* spots!

Appointments are limited so call (972-898-4400) or e-mail us (info@urbankidsphoto.com to reserve your space today! 

NEW SENIOR WEBSITE!!!

YEA!!!

We FINALLY got the new senior website up and running! 

We added new photos, new info, and changed the packages up a bit. 

It still needs a tiny bit of tweaking...but I was too excited about it to wait any longer to share...

here she is!

WWW.URBANSENIORSPHOTO.COM

Leave me comments to let me know what you think!  :)

Birth announcements!

More new stuff!!!  We have added new and different announcements to our existing line. 

They are flat, 5x7 in size and include envelopes...

They're funky cool with lots of grunge...perfect for all those hip new moms out there. 

Here's just a little preview. check them out!

For the little dudes..

and the little chicks...

 

New Website!!!

The big kids needed their own room...

... so Urban Kids SENIORS is getting a website that's brand-spanking new!   We're branching out a little and UKP Seniors will soon be... Urban Seniors with its very own domain. 

The new site will be urban chic, with just a hint of edgy grunge and ALL ABOUT SENIORS!  :)

So be on the lookout, construction should be done within a week!  Yea!

Spring mini-sessions are almost full!

We only have two spots left for our spring mini-sessions!

When: Saturday, April 26, between 10a and 4p. 

(The 2 spots we have left are 10 and 12)

What you get:

    - 30 minute photo session

    - online viewing gallery

    - 1 5x7

Hurry and contact us today to make sure you don't miss out!

With your session you get your choice of a fun urban setting or traditional park setting. I thought I'd show some pics from each setting to give you an idea of what they look like ...

Thanks to our model, Mr. Oliver Finn!

Urban Setting

Park Setting

Aren't they too cute??? You can't go wrong with either one!

  Just give us a call at 972-898-4400 or e-mail us at info@urbankidsphoto.com to reserve your space. Don’t miss out on this one-day only spring mini-session!

WPPI Awards 2008

The WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) annual image competition was held in Las Vegas last week at the yearly conference.  I was not able to go, but I did enter an image into the High School Senior category. 

I just received notification that my photograph of Allen HS senior, Brittany, won an Accolade of Excellence.  Yea! 

Brittany.  Senior 2008.

WPPI sent me this press release...

Leslie Boren Wins Accolade of Excellence in the
2008 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition

Leslie Boren of Plano, TX, has received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL (WPPI) 2008 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition.
Designed to recognize outstanding photographers, the judging was held in Las Vegas, NV on March 15
and 16, 2008.

"Brittany" received an Accolade of Excellence in the High School Senior category.

Boren competed against an international field of photographers to win such honors.
The Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition awards are presented each year at the largest trade
show, educational platform and convention in the United States for professional photographers. The
2008 competition included 2653 prints in 19 different categories submitted by photographers from all
over the world.

Photo Boot Camp?

We've had several people ask if I'd ever do this...after much thought I thought..why not?  :)

At this point I'm just seeing how much interest there is.  I'd like 8 to 10 people, so we'll see if it happens!  If so...

Photo Boot Camp for aspiring photographers; moms, dads, students, and maybe even grandparents! Spend 4 hours shooting and learning the basics of photography.  This class is designed for those who own a digital SLR, but Point and Shoot moms are welcome.  We will be meeting at my office, where we will go over the basics and then you will get to actually use that camera!

DETAILS: 
Date:  TBA- Sometime in late April or May
Time:  1-5 p.m.
Location:  Urban Kids Photography office in Downtown Historic Plano
Price:  $245 (UKP clients...$200)
Other:  Must be paid in full to secure seat in class.

What do you need:  Camera, Laptop (don't worry if you don't have one), pictures on a CD and a wine glass ;-)

Email us at info@urbankidsphoto.com if you're interested! 

Spring Mini-Sessions are Here!

Spring is almost here and we're celebrating with spring mini-sessions!  This is a great opportunity to snap some pics of the kids and family in their new spring duds. And, you can do it fast in a quick, 30-minute session!

Here's the scoop:

When: 
Saturday, April 26 ... 10a - 4p

What the package includes:
For only $125 you get ...
   

    - 30 minute photo session
    - 1 5x7
    - online gallery available for one month
 

Where:
We're having the mini-sessions outside of our office in downtown Plano with your choice of an urban (see blog entry below for urban setting photos) or park setting.

Just give us a call at 972-898-4400 or e-mail us at info@urbankidsphoto.com to reserve your space today or get more details. Spaces are limited and are going fast so don't miss out on this one-day only spring mini-session!

Top Ten

I thought I would share our results from the Senior Portrait Artist Awards! 

The competition was held last month in Tucson, Arizona and included entries from some of the country's top senior photographers... 

so I was *thrilled* to find out that my collage of High School Senior, Kyle, won the "Top Ten"  senior boys award.  We actually landed spot number 6 in the line-up...not bad!  :)

Kyle. Senior 2007