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Is your child America's Cutest Kid?

How would you like a chance to win a $5000 savings bond, while raising money for a wonderful charity?

Leslie Larsen Photography is participating in the National Charity Model Search to select "America's Cutest Kid!"  Finalists will be determined by online votes.  Anyone may vote.  Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from votes benefit the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).  The Grand Prize national winner will be selected from the 50 finalists by a group of photography and modeling industry experts, and will win many prizes, including a $5,000 savings bond and a Canon Powershot G10 digital camera.

So how do you enter?  Leslie will be holding special sessions for this contest, which include:

• 20 minute individual session
• Special portrait package which includes an 8x10, 4 5x7s and 8 wallets of your favorite image
• 20% off additional portraits ordered within 5 days
• Entry into the national contest

These sessions are priced at $99 plus tax.  There will be a limited number of sessions available, so be sure to schedule early!    The following dates and times are available:

• Saturday, January 10, 10-12

• Friday, January 16, 10-12

Call the studio 373-8444 to schedule a session or check out www.sandypucmodels.com for more information!

Holiday Deadline!

Just a reminder that all portrait orders must be placed by Saturday, December 13 to ensure delivery before Christmas!  Orders placed after Saturday may add a rush charge for Christmas delivery.

Thanks!

Leslie

Glimpse of Santa Mini-Sessions

It's that time of year again!!

Tu-Tus and Tip-Toes -- Limited Edition Mini Sessions

Every little girl I know just loves to dress up like a ballerina!

   

This is your chance to capture those special memories!  I will be having Limited Edition mini-sessions on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14.  I have plenty of tu-tus available, you may bring leotards, shoes, or any other ballerina items you like. 

There is NO session fee for this event!  Just bring a new CD or DVD, which will go to tunes4troops.org, to send to our troops overseas.  Additionally, the first 4 people to sign up will  receive a free 5x7 from the session!  Call or email for more details!

 

Hugs!

Leslie

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September Already??

WOW!  Where did the summer go??  It just flew by with

• a lot of tumbling - Megan has her back handspring back tuck!
• 2 trips to the ER in less than a week - YIKES!
• photo shoots
• Supermodel birthday parties
• not enough swimming!

September is here and we are back into the swing of things with school, cheer, homework, etc!  I have a lot of exciting things planned for fall at the studio / boutique!  I have been updating a lot of my galleries at LeslieLarsenPhotography.com.  Be sure to refresh your pages if you see the same pics.  I will be updating the rest next week!  Keep checking the blog and watch your emails for all the news!

Hugs!

Leslie

Product Spotlight: Tags and Bags

This week the spotlight is on Tags & Bags, a local Mom & Pop business.  Using fashion forward colors & fabrics, they make tote bags and purses that will appeal to everyone on your shopping list.  Every bag is handmade, completely lined, sturdy, machine washable and guaranteed for a year. 

 

 

Tags & Bags currently makes 3 styles of bags: the Leslie, the Everyday Tote & the Little Miss Tote.  With 6 pockets and a key carabiner to keep your organized, the Leslie is made with premium fabric and has a button closure.   The Everyday Tote is your basic workhorse tote… great for book bags, diaper bags, lunch bags, or for toting essentials to the big game.  Young girls like these totes for sleepovers or ballet/dance/gymnastics classes.   The Little Miss Tote is a smaller version of the Everyday Tote.   Although called the Little Miss, many teenagers and adults like this size bag also. 

 

 

I stock only a small sample of the bags available from Tags & Bags.  If you don’t see what you like, ask to see their catalog.  With over 100 combinations of fabric and styles, you will have a hard time choosing the one for you.  Maybe that’s why many customers come back and get another bag… the one they couldn’t forget!  If you have something special in mind, Tags & Bags will custom make any size bag with any available fabric.

 

I am so proud to carry these bags because Tags & Bags is the premier bag designer in the area and has an extensive following of satisfied customers.  Come in and see the bag your friends and neighbors are carrying.  Tags & Bags are “Handmade in Fredericksburg, VA so you can Sling it over your shoulder & expect compliments!”

 

Hugs!

Leslie

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope you all have a very special day!  I will get to spend some time with my mom and dad, and will make time to snuggle-buggle my baby girl tonight!  She was all dressed up for a banquet Friday night, and ended up being sick all night, poor baby, and before I even got to take a picture!  She was the most beautiful princess I have ever seen!  We are going to dress up again and go out to dinner with friends so that she can enjoy being dressed up!

I will be doing another product spotlight tomorrow!  Stay tuned!

Hugs,

Leslie

Product Spotlight: HauteMomz

One of the lines I carry at Ella Minno Pea is HauteMomz -- Essentials for Momz and Their Haute Totz!  Here are a few products in their line:

Gorgeous Shopping Cart Covers!

Fun Playmats for floor time!

Beautiful Nursing Covers

Art Smocks and Aprons for the Little Ones

Couture Carrier Covers for those chilly spring mornings

Whether you are going to a baby shower or buying a special Mother's Day gift, you can't go wrong with HauteMomz!

Hugs!

Leslie

Introducing Ella Minno Pea Boutique!

Whew!  It has been a rough month but we made it!  We have moved our photography studio to 106 Hanover Street and opened our new boutique -- Ella Minno Pea!   I have tried to find unique clothing and gift items for kids and moms, and so far the response has been awesome! 

We have gorgeous tote bags, adorable children's clothes and bows, bow holders, nursing covers, tutus, playmats, and so much more!  Here are some pictures:

We are in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg at the corner of Hanover and Sophia!  Hope to see you soon!

Hugs!

Leslie 

Grand Opening April 19-20

It's finally here...the big GRAND OPENING at our new location!  I am busy getting everything ready in our new boutique - Ella Minno Pea!  The Grand Opening is Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm.  We will have door prizes for every customer.

See you this weekend!

Leslie