Holiday Deadlines

To all you procrastinators and planners alike, It's time to talk about those looming Holiday Deadlines.
Yes, I know. It's not even Halloween yet, (I don't want to see anything Christmasy until the day after Thanksgiving), but if you are thinking about giving something a bit more personal than a cell phone or a new tie this year, then these things take some planning.
I'm talking about giving a beautiful, Heirloom Portrait of yourself, your family or your children. This is no ordinary snapshot or cheesy portrait from one of those chain stores. This is a custom designed, fine art portrait that tells the story of your family. A gift that will definitely have more heart and soul than a new tie. It's the gift of You. How perfect is that?

DEADLINES:

November 15th Last day to order framing and storybooks for gifts

November 29th Last day for portraits (if you want them for holiday gifts)

November 29th Last day to order Holiday Cards

December 13th Last day to place print order for gifts (rush charge may apply)

Heirlooms

Do you remember those old B/W photographs of your Grandparents and Great-Grandparents? The images of a wedding day, Grandma and Grandpa standing next to each other looking serious, or an entire family sitting around a small table and chair in a studio all dressed in their best clothes, or perhaps a young debutante looking proud and getting ready to make her entrance onto the world. Those images had a quiet, timelessness about them, as well as a beautiful and simple artfulness.


I have a whole collection of them from my family's history and love looking at them. These pictures are our family heirlooms that we treasure and keep safe. Having a photograph taken was a big deal back in the day. It cost a lot and was an event that was done infrequently, but they were highly valued as part of a family's history. Most were hung very prominently in their homes. They were proud to show off their family.

With the advent of the digital age, photographs have become a dime-a-dozen. The family heirloom photograph has disappeared and been replaced with the family snapshots. Snapshots are a great way to document daily life, vacations, and family gatherings. But what about the images you want to pass down to the next generations?

As a family and wedding photographer, I have been disturbed by this growing trend. At Rebecca Douglas Photography, it is my goal to create your family's heirloom. Yes, it may cost a bit more than the box chain stores or even the photographer next door, but you will receive a one-of-a-kind piece of art work that represents the love you share with your family and loved ones.
It is important to me, as your family photographer to make sure the family heirloom stays alive...for the sake of future generations.