MOO mini cards!

These little cards are so cute and can be used for so many different things!you have to check them out!
$19.99 for 100 of them and you can put a different picture on each one. Check out the cards and the ideas @ www.moo.comhttp://www.moo.com

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Fathers Day Special

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Purchase a portrait session in the month of May and to celebrate Mothers day you will receive a FREE 8x10 whimsical or classic frame.
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Fun with the High School Seniors!

I Had so much fun with these girls! They are beautiful and I looking forward to fun with more Seniors!

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NEWSLETTER

Local photographer uses business to help charities

WE MADE THE NEWSPAPER!

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By Jeremy Twitchell

Mon, Feb 9, 2009 (2:49 p.m.)
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Heather Cory

Michelle McDermott, a portrait photographer, shows one of the calendars her company uses to help charities.
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Heather Cory

Michelle McDermott shows off her cards at her photo studio in Henderson.
More information

For more information, visit www.inspiredbykinder.com or call 525-4113.

When photographer Michelle McDermott began doing specialty shots of children and families, it wasn't long before she wanted to share the images she captured in a book.

Her initial goal was to get the book published and see it on the shelves at Barnes and Noble, but after seeing how other authors were turning their work to charitable purposes as a way to get it published, McDermott decided that route would be more rewarding.

So she started a side business out of her Green Valley studio, Inspired by Kinder, which sells charitable sponsorships. McDermott said her new company buys simple items like blankets for cancer patients or thank-you cards and calendars that feature her photos of children posed as angels, then resells them to companies and organizations and places their logo on the items they buy.

Half of the proceeds go to the company's or organization's charity of choice, and the group that purchased the items can then donate them, give them away to clients or resell them as fundraisers.

"Rather than just going for Barnes and Noble, you go for charity," McDermott said.

Though Inspired by Kinder is not a nonprofit organization, McDermott said companies and organizations that buy the items will be able to give the charity's portion directly to the charity, so it is still tax deductible.

"(Companies) are getting their social responsibility done, they're getting brand recognition, and half the proceeds are going to charity," she said.

McDermott said she got the idea for Inspired by Kinder while working with the Flashes of Hope program at Sunrise Children's Hospital. The program unites photographers and make-up artists who donate their time to take professional studio pictures of children fighting cancer for their families.

The way patients reacted to even the simplest gift made her think that companies would want to participate in a giving program that would not only give money, but simple gifts that could brighten a day of someone who needs it, McDermott said.

"It's incredible how excited (the children) got for anything — to get their picture taken, to receive a gift — it's amazing," she said.

Jeremy Twitchell can be reached at 990-8928 or jeremy.twitchell@hbcpub.com.

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Give the gift of "Bringing Memories to LIfe"

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Make a real difference with photos of your “angels”!

Make a real difference with photos of your “angels”!

On October 18th 1997, Keith and Leslie Litt-Resnick were blessed with a beautiful baby girl they named Lili Claire. While Lili was still a tiny infant, the Resnicks learned that she had been born with a neurogenetic birth defect called Williams Syndrome. This condition took Lili Claire’s life when she was only 5 and a half months.

In honor of their daughter, the Resnick family created the Lili Claire Foundation ® in 1998 to help enhance the lives of these individuals and their families through medical and social services; and by encouraging these children and young adults so that they may discover their innate talents and abilities and live productive, independent lives.

…and it’s all provided free of charge to the children and their families.

Inspired Photography has teamed up with Leigh St John to launch “Inspired by Kinder” – an organization that raises money for non-profit organizations through the sale of coffee-table books, calendars, the partnering with socially-minded corporate clients and more!

During the month of December, when you have your “angel” photos taken, your child has the chance to win* a place in the “Angels” coffee-table book, currently being produced in aid of the Lili Claire Foundation.
The monies raised from the session will go towards production costs of the books, calenders and cards as well as $10 from every session will be donated to The Lili Claire Foundation.

The session is only $100 (normally $175) and if you book your session before December 10th, you will also receive a free 8” x 10” portrait.

To view samples of the “angel” photos and learn more about the project, go to: www.LeighStJohn.com/Books.html

* Please note: The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into

WINTER WONDERLAND & SHOPPING

PLEASE DO NOT COPY PICTURES

IT IS ILLEGAL TO COPY ANY PICTURES FROM THIS WEBSITE AND LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.I HAVE INSTALLED SOFTWARE THAT WILL ALERT ME IF ANYONE HAS DOWNLOADED ANY PICTURES OR CONTENT FROM MY SITE AND WILL BE TRACED BACK TO THE PERSON COPYING THEM. IT IS A SHAME THAT I HAVE HAD TO ADD THIS SOFTWARE- THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE HONEST!

Limited Editions

How beautiful are these girls- They belong to my LITTLE MODEL club. If you are interested in a Limited Edition Portrait Session they are offered once a month and are $50 per theme. Available sessions at this time are princess, fairy, renaissance, vintage and winter wonderland. Call today 525-4113

Check out our boutique

Now you can order custom frames and other boutique items just click here to see what we have-
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Happy BIrthday HAILEY!

How beautiful is this little princess! We had so much fun with Hailey on her 4th birthday she came all dressed and ready for the perfect princess portraits. Also congratulations Hailey is one of our newest Inspired Little Models!

MY NEW ADVENTURE!

I am such a huge fan of network marketing and I was a member of an incredible group called HOT PINK MAMA's- gotta love the name! So I purchased my own franchise I am now a proud owner of The Grand Central Chapter. Check it out

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LIMITED EDITION SESSIONS

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BABY FINN

Introducing the PERK CARD

To reward our most faithful clients, we are giving you the opportunity to purchase our new PERK Card. This program provides extended benefits to member clients.
PERK members are entitled to additional bonuses and benefits above and beyond our usual promotions.
Each month, a different perk is available only to PERK Card members.

Enhance your portrait experience by becoming a PERK Member. Enjoy a variety of benefits from a complimentary session and discounted sessions to discounted art products, frames, jewelry, purses, note cards and poses. Each month offers new benefits. This card has something for everyone—at a discount!

The PERK Card is regularly priced at $299, but we are offering it at an internet price of only $199.

The PERK Card benefits have a value of over $1,800.
The PERK Card is good for 1 (one) Year

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SOMETIMES WE FORGET!

I saw this picture of my daughter that I had taken on our last trip to the beach and immediately thought of the poem "footprints in the sand". It reminded me that No matter how hard times get we have someone to carry us! We just forget to ask

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"BABY FINN"

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! 

you already met The McConnel Family when I posted their maternity pictures-but now we have a new member of the family- Baby Finn.

MCGIBNEY BOYZ

OK HOW CUTE ARE THESE BOYS! THIS IS GRADY AND OWEN AND THEY WERE SO FUN TO PHOTOGRAPH. OWEN JUST TURNED FOUR AND HE LOVED TO SAY CHEESE!

MEET THE VACCARINOS

This months Featured FAMILY is the Vaccarino’s. The Vaccarino’s received a free portrait session by purchasing a 3-D ultrasound package at Miracle in Progress. I first got to photograph them in a beautiful Maternity session Kimberly and her husband Chad were great and we got so many beautiful shots then only a week later Connor was born- Oh My Gosh! what a beautiful little baby! Thank You Vaccrino’s for letting me photograph your beautiful Family!

"FLASHES OF HOPE"

Two weeks ago my associate photographer Krista and I had the opportunity to photograph some amazing children. Flashes of Hope is a non-profit organization that creates portraits of children with cancer or other life threatening diseases. Photographers donate their gift of photography to make this happen. These children were so awesome to photograph and will forever hold a place in my heart. One of the children we photographed was Brandon - what a character! you have probably heard of him- he is collecting business cards trying to set a world record. Please go to www.flashesofhope.org and make a$25 donation so another child can be photographed.

Meet Hayley our newest "Little Angel" and Inspired Model

Hayley is just so cute and full of energy. I had the pleasure of doing a "Little Angels" session and also going to Lake Las Vegas were we took pictures throughout the village and then topped it off with some fun running and rolling down a big grassy hill. Hayley is our newest member of  Inspireds Little Model Club.

THIS WEEKS BLOG SPECIAL!

FREE CANVAS-GALLERY WRAP WITH PORTRAIT SESSION!

CALL TODAY OFFER IS ONLY GOOD FOR ONE WEEK! VALUED @ $195  MORE THAN THE COST OF A SESSION.YOU CAN CHOOSE A TEMPLATE  LIKE THE ONE SHOWN OR JUST A PHOTO

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TOES IN THE SAND

I still have a few spots open for La Jolla and Laguna Beach "Toe's in the Sand" portrait sessions please contact me at 525-4113 or email me michellemcdermott@mac.com 

MENTION that YOU READ  MY BLOG AND RECEIVE $50 off  YOUR BEACH PORTRAIT SESSION. Refer A friend -book your "Toe's in the Sand" session together you will both receive $50 off plus you both will receive a trifold leather folio 

4TH of July in La Jolla

This picture I just love it is my daughter London , my son Brian-aka-Baby B and Jessa-aka-J bug
I hope everyone had a happy safe 4th of July. My family and I got to enjoy the holiday in La Jolla California. We had a great time spending the days on the beach. By I also got to visit with my favorite cousin Stefanie and her beautiful family. We even squeezed in a portrait session on the beach. Stefanie and Bob are having a baby boy the 21st of this month and they have a beautiful 3 year old -Jessa. I hope you enjoy the pictures.