The blog has moved!

I've got two new blogs, so this one is retiring and will no longer be updated. 

For newborns, children, h.s. seniors, families, etc., go here.
For the Sugar Sessions (boudoir photography), go here.

What's for Dinner?

Meatloaf. 

Well, I should clarify -- Meatloaf is actually our newest addition to our home.  He may look familiar as he's this year's model for the HMAS Pet Portrait advertisements.  We found him in a parking lot (around dinner time :) ) one cold, rainy night sitting on the back wheel of a truck.  I just couldn't leave him there as my mind quickly thought of what would probably happen to him if he sat there and that vehicle started moving. 

We waited about a week before we started introducing him to our other cats.  Until then, he hung by my side quite a bit and cried when he wasn't by someone.  Since then, he's doubled in size and adapted well.  One of our cats have accepted this fuzz-ball of energy while our other cat is still pretty irritated with the whole thing.  The dogs of course get over stimulated which can create some interesting moments. 

All in all he's a great kitty and glad he's got a happy ending.  There are many animals at the Shelter that are waiting for their permanent homes too -- go check them out.  I'm sure you'll find one that fits perfectly in your lap, too!

Holiday Pet Portraits

We are all set for our third annual fundraiser for the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter!  This year's dates will be November 15th, 16th and the 20th. 

Session fee will be $36.00 for the first pet and any additional pets/people will be $10.00 extra.  All of the money from the session fees are 100% donated back to the Shelter. 

Give us a call at 952-913-7677 or email us to schedule a session time.

W.I.P.

Work In Progress.  That's what my surroundings are.  Similar to road construction.  By the time you finish the project, you've got to start all over again! 

Well, that may be taking things to the extreme, but just wanted to apologize for our little projects going on around here.  Things have to get messy and ugly before it gets better, right?

No Twinkies here

Not to be confused with the delicious snack cake made by Hostess (I have a bad sweet tooth, what can I say), I do have a treat that won't send you to the dentist or the gym.

This is a very exciting program to earn free pictures by inviting friends and family for a day of on-location portraits. Not only does the hostess earn free pictures, her session is FREE! And everyone gets special session and print pricing!

THE SCOOP
• Contact Rain Avenue Photography to plan your party.
• Invite all your friends and family.
• 20 minute sessions are done on-location and are $35.00.
• Covers up to 5 people. Each additional person is $10.00.
• One outfit.
• Minimum of 5 bookings required for a party (not including your own).
• Locations up to 25 miles from Hutchinson are covered. Over that will be $.50/mile.
• Packages start at $96.00 (25% savings!).

AFTER THE SESSION
• 3 weeks after the sessions, guests receive an email with their personal password to view their session.
• Images viewable for 1 week. Orders must be placed during this time.
• All orders will be shipped directly to the guest.

WHAT MAKES A HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS?
• Your session is FREE!
• Earn 10% of the paid print sales to apply to your order.
• Earn an additional $25.00 print credit for each party that’s booked by your friends.
(Credit good for 6 months. Non-transferrable. Not valid for cash.  Not valid with greeting cards)

 NEED LOCATION IDEAS?
• Apple orchard
• Garden
• Family farm
• Wooded area
• Field of tall grass / wildflowers
Still not sure? No worries, we will work with you to find the right setting.


And as an added bonus, if you contact us by July 1st to book a session, you'll get an additional $25.00 print credit!

Contact us at:
info@rainavenuephotography.com
952-913-7677

For those who have driven by and noticed the sign gone, no worries.  I'm still here!  The old one is just being replaced.  Ideally I would have liked to have kept the old one out until the new one was ready, however powers beyond my control (a couple of kindergarten aged kids) took matters into their own hands.  And yes, one of those kids was mine - what else to expect!

I'm hoping to have the new one finished and out by the end of next week.  That is if all goes smoothly and my son stays away from the paint and brushes!

gimme some Sugar!

Introducing

We are now offering boudoir photography! 

Here's your chance to give your groom-to-be the most unforgettable groom's gift.  Or maybe your wedding anniversary is coming up.  Better yet, just do the session for yourself.  No matter what your intention is, your images will be unforgettable!

The Sugar Sessions can be done individually or with your good friends (think girls' night out or bachellorette party) in the studio, at your home, or an elegant hotel. 

Hotel you say?  Absolutely!  What a great opportunity to get your best friends together to kick off an amazing girls' weekend.  Have some amazing photos taken and then after -- go out on the town!  Why not, you're already looking great, right? 

More information will follow on the website and blog.  In the meantime, give us a call or email (info@rainavenuephotography.com) with any questions and to set up your Sugar Session!