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New website at www.jthomasphotography.com going up soon!

The bad news:  the j. thomas photography website is down for the next 24-48 hours while it is being migrated to a new server.

The good news:  a brand new website is coming in two days!

The new website will have separate sections for children's portraits and for senior portraits, along with a link to my blog here.  Also, the websites will have fully functional HTML (non-Flash) mirror sites.  These sites will allow for slower connections to access information quickly, and will allow iPhone viewing.  All the same information and galleries will be displayed on the non-Flash sites.

The new teen/senior site has many new photos from the last few months and many more will be added as the site is expanded over the next couple of months.  Keep your eyes open for all my new teen/senior backdrops in the studio.

Another new addition is a brand new client viewing and proofing gallery.  The new software includes many of the same great functions of my last proofing gallery, such as, passwords, slideshows and favorites.  But, the new software has larger and sharper images, saved favorites for each viewer (with saved e-mail address), the ability to share your favorite proofs on Facebook or through e-mail, and all sorts of other fun options.

There are also so many new images added to the children's website as I haven't been updating my current website in anticipation of this transition.

Beautiful holiday dresses from Strasburg Children - Brentwood children's portraits

I had a wonderful time at the Strasburg Children store at the Boulevard on Saturday meeting some lovely customers and sharing some of the gorgeous holiday clothing.  I took these images for the Boulevard holiday event of three of the newest holiday styles.

If you haven't already, book your holiday session soon!

2009 Holiday card design unveiled - Congenital Heart Defects Family Assn. - St. Louis children's photographer

I just finished the 2009 Congenital Heart Defects Families Association holiday cards which should be in-stock by mid-November.  My son was born with severe congenital heart defects requiring three heart surgeries in four years, stomach surgery, a feeding tube for 7 years and other lingering problems related to his heart.  He will need further surgeries as he grows and/or as his heart begins to further fail.  Congenital heart defects are the #1 birth defect, but routine screening of newborns is rarely performed.  Please contribute to awareness of congenital heart defects while raising money for research to save more children like my son.

Place your order on-line at:  www.CHDfamlies.org

All proceeds benefit the CHD Families Association.

 

Today Show - beautiful sleeping newborn portraits

If you didn't see the Today Show yesterday, you missed a wonderful piece about newborn photography.  This seemed like a great topic to share as I was just posting newborn photos myself.  I love to spend the time to take portraits of babies both wake, and asleep.  A sleeping newborn baby is so easy to pose for the most beautiful portraits.

Just remember, these portraits work with very young newborns, two weeks old and younger is ideal.  Book your session as soon as you are home from the hospital, or before your delivery date.

Today Show newborn photographs

Strasburg Children Easter photography event - j. thomas photography children's portraits

Thanks to all who stopped by the Chesterfield location of Strasburg Children during our spring/Easter photography even.  I had a wonderful time meeting so many new Strasburg fans, and taking portraits of some adorable little ones.  Strasburg Children and j. thomas photography plan to host these events throughout the year, so if you missed out last week, stay tuned for the next mini-portrait event.

Holiday event with Strasburg Children on November 8th - j. thomas photography holiday portraits

 

Strasburg Children's cranberry silk Holiday 2008 collection.

Strasburg Children Store

Chesterfield Mall

Saturday, November 8th
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Select outfits from the Holiday 2008 collection while you receive a free holiday portrait consultation
with the newest Strasburg Children photographer, Julie Thomas of j. thomas photography.

Appointments suggested but not required.  Call the Strasburg Children store at 636-536-4856 for appointments/questions.  Or, vist www.jthomasphotography.com to contact me.

Buy one item, receive the second at 60% off!  Everything in the store!

Meet the Sugarplum Fairy from 2-4 p.m.

Free pictures with your child!  Personal cameras welcome.

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Holiday portrait season is upon us! j. thomas photography children's portraits

It's not too early to think about your holiday portrait session!  I know it's not even Halloween, but holiday portraits must be planned a little further in advance than most holiday events.  I typically schedule my own family portraits for September.

If you are looking for an outdoor portrait, there is not much time left!  The days are getting shorter, and colder.  Please call now to find a spot for an outdoor portrait before it's too late:  636-233-0028

Ideally, you should book your holiday studio portraits before Thanksgiving, especially if you plan to send holiday photo cards.  Holiday sessions fill quickly, and to receive your portraits by Christmas, you must have your session by December 1st.  All holiday cards are custom designed to your tastes and your portrait.  Cards are available in 4"x8" slimline and full 5"x7".  Beautiful custom folded cards are also available.  

Can't make a November session?  Try a festive New Year's themed session, or a winter wonderland session.  I am so busy during November and December that I often send New Year's cards instead of traditional December holiday cards.

Please visit my updated WINTER portfolio at www.jthomasphotography.com for your holiday inspiration.

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Meet Dexter.

Please meet the newest member of our family, SSS's Darkly Dreaming Dexter.  Dexter is a blue standard poodle bred by SSS Poodles in Festus, Missouri.  Blue and silver poodles are born black and turn to their true color over their first two years of life.  Dexter's mother is a beautiful blue and his father is cream.

We love standard poodles for their quiet demeanor, ease with children, high intelligence and desire to please their master.  Poodles are wonderful for those with dog allergies because they do not shed and have very low dander.  If you are severely allergic to dogs, please let me know before booking a session.  I am a dog-friendly photographer if you are looking for a portrait with your dog.  Please contact me for details at:  www.jthomasphotography.com

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New Blog!

Welcome to my new blog!

I will use this blog to post current j. thomas photography news, portrait events around the St. Louis area and special offers on portrait packages.  Also, I hope to write about a sampling of portrait sessions and events throughout the months.    Visit www.jthomasphotography.com for more information about me and my photography.