Thank you to everyone who has been voting!!!

~Courtney

I am SO blessed to have hosted my very first workshop with an incredible group of talented photographer’s this past Saturday at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, FL. It was such a valuable experience for me…something that I will hold close to my heart forever. The attendee’s were an amazing blend of talent, personality and knowledge and we spent the day shooting, learning, laughing and making new friendships and lasting connections. I am especially grateful to the talented Annelis for her gorgeous work on hair and make-up for the evening bridal session. A giant THANK YOU to Christine at Fantasy of Flight for helping me to organize the entire event and for the countless phone calls spent making every last detail perfect. A massive thank you to my husband for being so supportive through all of this. For encouraging me to move forward with the workshop…for spending hours listening to me prattle on about ideas and random thoughts and for pushing me to be better. Thank you so, so, so, sooooo much to Erin and Jane over at Peppermint Pretty Designs for allowing me to photograph their gorgeous vintage inspired dresses! They were so amazing! You are so talented! Lastly and most certainly not least, an immense thank you to Philip at Music Ranch for allowing us to photograph the children’s session on his awesome property. Philip just might be the nicest guy on the face of the earth!

It was a labor of love that finally came to fruition on Saturday and I truly enjoyed every minute!

Here are a few images from the day!

~Courtney

I’d like to do the same thing I did for my Mother’s Day special! Surprise dad with images of his favorite little people this Father’s Day OR give dad a gift certificate and include him in the images!!! This is a $50 savings Must be booked by Father’s Day 2010.

Tell your friends!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be traveling to Florida in August and will be hosting a workshop while I’m there. Details of the workshops can be found here! Reserve your seat today. So excited for August

xoxo~

Courtney

So, here we are at our new home in Colorado. We are so excited to be here, to be a part of the Children’s Hospital in Denver and to know that our children will be receiving the best care that they can possibly get. I sleep a little better at night having this knowledge at my finger tips. We have put an abundance of faith in God and moved across the country in an attempt to give them both what they deserve so much. Having been here since December 1, we have quickly fallen in love with what we have seen so far in Colorado. We can’t wait for it to get a bit warmer so that we can venture out and experience all that the state has to offer. We are still trying to get used to seeing mountains as a backdrop after having lived in a place as flat as Florida all of our lives. Piper loves it here. She loves the snow, as do we, and none of us are sick of the weather yet…believe it or not. It’s so magical for all of us to watch the snow fall, but I guess that comes with living in a hot, humid climate for as long as we have. We are making new friends, which is such a blessing and it is a joy getting to become a part of such a friendly community of people. From what we have experienced so far, the hospitality here in Colorado is so warm and welcoming. We weren’t sure what to expect of the residents here, but we are incredibly happy to be a part of it all. After 2009 with its many, many roadblocks and uphill battles, we can already feel the Lord blessing us abundantly in 2010. We sure do miss everyone back home bunches! We will be making a trip back home this summer to visit and we hope as many people as possible will come visit us out here in the Rockies!

All of that being said, I am super excited about meeting new clients here in Colorado. I have been marketing like a mad-woman and have been meeting face-to-face with many business owners in the community. I do have some exciting opportunities coming up in a few local businesses and I feel so humbled because of it.

SO humbled, in fact, that I am offering a 30% discount to all members of the St. Mary’s Parish in Littleton, CO for the month of February. If you would like to book a session with me, please shoot me an email! I am so excited to meet the new families in the area!

…and because it’s not a post without a picture:

Much love ~ Courtney

Give the gift of photography this Christmas! Purchase a gift certificate today for a loved one at regular price and receive 50% off of a session for yourself. This applies to those living within 30 miles of Denver. This offer will only be available until December 18, 2009! Don’t miss this great opportunity to give both yourself and a loved one a gift that will last for years to come! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

~Courtney

Where on earth have I been? Here’s a little taste of what I’ve been up to! Stay tuned for a post about our new life in Colorado and how I will still remain available on select dates to shoot in Florida, plus some changes to my business that I am excited to share! Much love to all of you!

Warmly~

Courtney

Here are the details for my Christmas sessions this season! The custom cards I’m using this year are beyond adorable!!! There is a $200 non-refundable (but it is transferrable) deposit required at the time of booking. The remaining balance can be paid on the date of your session. Email me and I’ll happily send you the cards you will be selecting from! They are super fun I have decided to limit my Christmas mini-sessions to 6 slots this year, so be sure to get on the list before they fill up!!

I am looking for one lovely lady who is willing to do a boudoir shoot with me! I am trying to get together a marketing kit for boudoir photography and need someone who is comfy in front of the camera and not shy about others seeing the images. You’ll need some sassy lingerie for the shoot!! It will be a very laid back session with lots of fun in a beautiful bed and breakfast! The lucky lady will receive a 2 hour photo session and a cd of all of the images for reproduction! A $850 value!! If you know of someone who might fit the bill, please pass the information along. If you feel more comfortable bringing along a girlfriend who is interested as well, then I would entertain the idea of shooting a second girl within that same 2 hour session and giving a CD to your friend as well  These images would make a great gift for a fiance/hubby/boyfriend! Contact me for more info!! Once these 2 spots are filled, that will be it for the complimentary session, so don’t miss out! Send an image of yourself to: courtney@courtneyfries.com   THANKS!!!

~Courtney