THE NEW BLOG IS UP!!!

Out with the old and in with the new!

Two Ring Photography's new official BLOG is located at:

www.tworingphotography.com/blog

so bookmark or RSS feed this new address so you can keep up to date with all the Two Ring happenings!

Sincerely,
Jill
Two Ring Photography

Introducing...new Two Ring POCKET sessions for kids this winter!

Something new and different at Two Ring camp!
New POCKET sessions for kids!
A POCKET session is:
1/2 hour session
25-50 images on CD
In studio or outdoors

I will be offering these discounted sessions for the month of February and if they go well I will carry it on through the month of March.

*pocket sessions do not apply to newborn sessions. 2 child limit, $10.00 per additional child. Only 1 family per session. Applies to children 3 months to 12 years. Must be in the greater Lansing, MI area.

PLEASE e-mail me jill@tworingphotography.com to book your session. Limited number of sessions will be taken and you may only get the discount if you book your February session by the end of January. Lock your date in now!

Marathon Valentine Boudoir: Saturday, January 9, 2010

Time Slots Open:
10am:
11am:
12pm: Break for Lunch
1pm:
2pm:
3pm:
4pm:
5pm:
6pm:

The sessions will only take place if I book at least 5 sessions so tell all your friends!
1/2 deposit required at time of booking. Deposit not required until at least 5 bookings are set.
Album will be delivered in time for Valentines Day!
Please e-mail Jill to book your time slot: jill@tworingphotography.com
Booking deadline is this Saturday, January 2nd.

2009 Year in Review

25 Weddings, 30 Children, 13 Engagements, 12 Families, 6 Seniors, 5 Trash the Dress, 12 other sessions, 100's of print orders and over 20 albums later my season has come to a conclusion.
This year was so amazing. I had the most wonderful clients and have felt nothing but love from them.
This year I was contacted and published as one of Michigan's Top 38 Photographers in the new "In Frame" Magazine created by Grand Rapids Photographer, Kristine Crawford. The magazine is all about Michigan Wedding Photography. There are tons of Q&A's and sections about why it's important to choose a photographer that you not only love their style but love them as a person as well.
I was also contacted by "The Knot" Magazine to have one of my pictures featured as representation for The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. This issue will come out early next year.
In addition I was also selected as the top 5% of wedding professionals in Michigan by "ProjectWedding.com" as well as selected as one of the Top Photographers on "WeddingWire.com" - Bride's Choice Award 2009
Without Further Ado here are my 2009 Wedding Couples:
Amanda and Jordan:

Laurie and Randal:

Katie and Paul:

Christin and Bob:

Marika and Max:

Sarah and Geoff:

Melissa and Graham:

Amber and Brendan:

Stephanie and Sean:

Shannon and Gary:

Tiffini and Eric:

Alexis and Phil:

Jessica and Ryan:

Molly and Justin:

Cara and Chad:

Karly and Adam:

Erica and Tim:

Meghan and Kevin:

Katie and Blake:

Erica and Andrew:

Laura and Michael:

Emily and Ryan:

Lisa and Brian:

Jessica and Andrew:

Anne and Derik:

LOVE you all! Thank you for an OUTSTANDING year!

STAY TUNED for a brand new blog and new and exciting things for 2010!

Holiday Print Cut off, 2010 Weddings and Studiotone!

Wedding season is officially over and i'm now into the grind of finishing up weddings and albums.

Balancing life as a photographer, stay at home mom and doing all the rest of lifes chores have proven to be a bigger challenge this year than any other. But i've been meeting deadlines and it seems making everyone happy.
I also feel like my work has jumped leaps and bounds this year and have been proud of the growth and goals i've set and made this year.
I have 3-7 2010 wedding openings left.
Here are my open dates:
January 9, 16, 23, 30
All of February
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 1, 8, 22
June 26
July 31
August 7, 14, 28
These dates include the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of that weekend.
I'd love to do some traveling! So Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Detroit girls feel free to contact me too!!!

Only a few more days to order prints in time for the holidays. December 14th is the cut off.

And on a personal note...my husband's band (who only play during the holiday's now) are playing this Saturday at The Small Planet in East Lansing! They are a true ROCK band and it's always a good time to celebrate their joining with good beer and good friends so come out and support your local band scene!

Extending my sale through Cyber Monday...

I'm extending my current sale through tomorrow-CYBER Monday.
Holiday Cards are also expiring tomorrow so make sure you get your order in!
Cut off for print orders to arrive before Christmas is December 14th. Any orders after that day may or may not reach you by Christmas.

Happy Holidays!

Black Friday Sale Announced!

This will be my ONLY holiday sale! Photos make unique gifts! Enjoy the savings!

TRP Holiday Cards 2009!

I decided to custom design 6 Holiday Card's for the 2009 season. I've always had a passion for designing and art so to create these was super fun!
If you order between now and October 31, 2009 you will get $5.00 off your card order. Just put in coupon code: holiday5 when you checkout.
Minimum order of 25 cards. All cards come with free envelopes!
All wording on cards can be customized. The back of the card is a full picture of your choice that is a 5x7 frameable print!
Here they are:

Cards will be avaiable only until November 30th!

PUBLISHED...InFrame Magazine

Grand Rapids Photographer, Kristine Crawford had a vision to create a magazine based only on top photographers in Michigan and today that vision is in print.
This is such an awesome magazine because it really gives couples so much information about what to look for when searching for a photographer. Wedding planning can be so overwhelming!
There will be FREE copies at Bridal and Jewelry stores throughout Michigan as well as various bridal shows.

I am completely honored that Kristine personally sent me an invitation to be in the magazine among the other top 37 photographers she chose in Michigan to be in the magazine.
Honestly, it's things like this that mean the world to me.
I have built my business from the ground up. That was my vision. I am humbled that so many of you refer business to me. I am in awe that I have the most amazing clients in the world. I am blessed beyond words. I thank God every day that I am able to do what I love and be a stay at home mommy.
I love life!
SOOOO....here it is! InFrame Magazine! Thank you Kristine for making this awesome magazine.


The cover (not my picture):

Emily and Ryan Engagement (Top Right Photo):

My Ad! (TOP!):

Chandra-Trash the Dress (Bottom Left):

Getting Insanely Behind

Hello Blog Stalkers!
Because i'm getting insanely behind I will be postponing any further portrait session postings until I get caught up with wedding sneak peeks and such.

Also, please be aware of the price increase starting September 1, 2009.
I did send out an e-mail regarding these changes.

Thank you SO much for all of your patience and understanding as I chug through my busiest time of year! I do all the work myself. Post processing pictures, album design and orders, print orders, answering e-mails on top of being a full time stay at home mom so I really do appreciate how great everyone has been this year!!!

Thanks,
Jill
Two Ring Photography

FREE WEDDING PACKAGE! (UPDATE)

Here it is! The incentive to buy our home and get a FREE WEDDING PACKAGE! Don't forget about the $8,000 tax credit that new home buyers get! Our home is so cute and perfect for that newly engaged couple! Tell all your friends and pass along the word! Post on your blogs, facebooks, etc...and help us out! E-mail me for details at anytime: jill@tworingphotography.com
We do have a website for our home with lots of pictures so e-mail me for that or e-mail me if you'd like a tour!

*******UPDATE: If you are not getting married and do not need the wedding package I am substituting it for (4) Portrait Sessions of your desire along with $200 Print and Album Credit!

GALLERY WRAP SALE!!!

If you've been eyeing the yummy Canvas Gallery Wraps well now is your time to order.
I'm having a 20% off sale from July 28 through August 2nd only.
Gallery Wraps rarely go on sale so partake in the goodness now!

I have my phone again!

It's been a crazy few days without a cell phone but kind of nice at the same time! I'm back in business with the same number though so feel free to call if you need to!

Thanks!
Jill
Two Ring Photography

Oh no my phone was stolen!

So while away today my phone was stolen! Those rats! I appologize if you have called me and I have not called back. Please use this number to get ahold of me until further notice
517.204.5683
or just shoot me an e-mail at jill@tworingphotography.com

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"4 The Best Detroit" Vendor Contest!

I am honored and humbled once again to have been nominated for the "4 The Best Detroit" Contest! The contest basically consists of many categories to be voted on. The Wedding section contains my category "Best Photographer." What an honor to be on the same page as some of the most prestigious and reputable photographers in the Detroit area!

So what are you waiting for...go vote for me! Whoo hoo!