August 3, 2010

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Did you know I offer gift cards? Yes. I do! When you purchase a gift, I will send a beautiful little card with a personalized note to your recipient. These are perfect for baby showers, birthday gifts, holidays, you name it! (Just make sure your recipient actually wants/needs a session with me first, however, as gift cards are not refundable).

If you are expecting and have already booked a session with me, you can "register" for your maternity portraits, birth photography, and/or baby's newborn photo session. I can even send cards to include in shower invitations, etc.

Of course, you could also take this route (my all time fav!).


nancy mitchell says:

Where did you purchase these gift cards from? So COOL!

(08.05.10 @ 07:48 AM)

June 16, 2010

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I need to be stopped. I've officially gone crazy over these amazing iPhone cases from Get Uncommon (thanks a lot, Lyndsay ;-). I wasn't really sure about the quality until I saw it in person and wow! It's amazing! I may end up with a whole collection of these puppies.

Clients...if you have an iPhone, you've got to give this a try!!! In fact, if you want to use one of the images from any session with me, let me know and I would be happy to format it for you (the wrap can actually be a little tricky as I've learned and sometimes you need a little extra special photoshop work ;-). Contact me by the end of this month (even if you haven't actually had your session yet) and I'll help you out.

P.S. I think these would rock for seniors!

Claire says:

I can't wait to get my iPhone just so I can buy one of these! August is not coming fast enough... I hate waiting to be able to upgrade my phone!

(06.16.10 @ 11:46 PM)
lyndsay says:

haha! It's an illness. And by "saw it in person" you mean I took it out of my purse and you attacked with a "ohohohlemmeseethat!" ;) LOL....I need one for every day of the week, that is what I decided! I've been meaning to take a photo of mine and blog it but I just haven't had the time. Super cool though, I can't wait to see what you put on yours!

(06.16.10 @ 11:58 PM)
Sheila says:

I have one too, and I love it! It's saved my bacon more than once when my phone has hit the ground. Now I just want them to hurry up and release the iPhone 4 version so I don't have to be without a case when my new phone arrives next week!

(06.17.10 @ 12:23 AM)
Jennifer Boynton says:

Hey Michelle-
I love the idea of this with one of the photos you took of Freddy. The one I have currently is from their artwork, not nearly as cute as my little guy through your camera lens. I think I'll be ordering another one!!! Thanks for the idea, I didn't know you could do photos on them. Oh boy. What a great gift idea.

(06.17.10 @ 09:43 AM)
Maria says:

I want one! Will e-mail you for your thoughts on what photo from our last session might format well. Too cool!

(06.17.10 @ 11:11 AM)
Victoria says:

Oh I want one. After our session this weekend!

(06.17.10 @ 11:50 AM)
Lauren says:

I know it! I blogged about this a while back and I just love these! Can't wait for them to release it for the iPhone 4!

(06.17.10 @ 11:53 AM)
Kara Powell says:

Aren't these cool? I have been selling them in my studio for a month now? Teenagers love them and they are great for moms that talk about you a lot. Plus great for dads! And here's a hint. For all of you that say you don't have enough wall space, here is a great way to show off your favorite photo! Kara

(06.17.10 @ 05:49 PM)
Michele T says:

I've been looking for this exact thing! I already ordered 2 this morning. Can't wait to get them! Thanks!!

(06.18.10 @ 08:45 AM)
Latina says:

So cool!

(06.18.10 @ 12:01 PM)
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So thrilled to have started this exciting new project with Baby Coco. Every so often, we'll be featuring fabulous nurseries meticulously put together by Baby Coco and their clients. Such a joy to get to meet new people, hang out in beautiful spaces, and of course, play with ADORABLE babies! I just love seeing all the details that make a baby's nursery so special and I can't wait to see where Cheyenne asks me to go next.

Call for Austin area baby models: I'm currently looking for a baby girl about 3-5 months old who is available the morning of June 20th at 6:45 a.m. to do a quick session for Baby Cakes Scottsdale. Signed model release is required. In exchange for use of the images, you will receive low res copies of the edited images, a beautiful baby blanket ($100 value) and 1/2 off the Creative Fee for a 2010 Premium Session with me! Not a bad deal, huh?  Interested applicants need to complete this form and send a fairly recent picture of your baby (doesn't need to be professional) to me. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 14th.

Side note, for random and mostly useless info about me, check out my recent interview on The Creative Mama.

Stay cool!


Jennifer Donaldson says:

Michele, these pictures are absolutely amazing! I am so excited to work with you further, and if you ever need a baby model, Will is available!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
-Jen

(06.11.10 @ 01:20 PM)
Suzanne says:

Jen, y'all look so cute! Love Baby Coco too!!! What great pictures!

(06.11.10 @ 02:56 PM)
Tara says:

You sure you don't need a 7 month old boy? ( : We had so much fun when Audrey did that. I love Baby Coco.

(06.11.10 @ 03:37 PM)
Amy says:

What great pictures! Adorable

(06.11.10 @ 03:46 PM)
Karen says:

Will and Jen, you look amazing! What great pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(06.12.10 @ 04:40 PM)
Ana Guerrero says:

OMG'osh... love how you capture and include the details in your session. =)
Gorgeous Mom and baby!

(06.12.10 @ 10:07 PM)
Wallis says:

Wow... love those blue eyes!

(06.13.10 @ 09:56 AM)
Angie says:

me, me, me!

(06.14.10 @ 12:01 AM)
Yvonne says:

Gorgeous room, baby, mom and images!

(06.15.10 @ 11:12 AM)
Jennifer Moore says:

Too bad you don't need an 8 month baby girl.

(06.15.10 @ 09:03 PM)
stacy krager says:

Such an adorable nursery! I love love love seeing pretty rooms, so I definitely look forward to seeing more from you two!

(06.15.10 @ 09:27 PM)
austin_high_school_senior.jpgPinkle Toes Photography is looking for positive, outgoing, and energetic high school juniors who will be graduating from any high school in the Austin area in 2011 (Westlake, Cedar Park, Leander, Lake Travis, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, etc). This is your chance to have your senior portraits taken for FREE and earn unique photo rewards! Signed model release will be required. The process is very selective and we will only choose one senior model per high school. If you're interested in finding out more, please fill out this form. Deadline to apply is May 31st.

Taylor kober says:

I just recently discovered your blog...and I am always inspired! I can't wait to see you do more senior work!! You are so talented, and I totally relate to your blogs about your little girl...I have one just about the same age:)

(05.07.10 @ 11:19 AM)
Carrie Owens says:

gorgeous photo - her eyes are stunning!

(05.07.10 @ 11:39 PM)
Katie Astoria says:

You got a makeup artist for this yet? ;)

(05.09.10 @ 11:41 PM)

March 6, 2010

newblog.jpgWelcome to the new Pinkle Toes Photography blog and website all in one...it's a blogsite! Be sure to update your Google Reader with this link (http://pinkletoesblogstalker.com/) and sign up to get updates from here NOW!

Can you believe I've been sitting on this way cool blog design for more than 5 months now?! I can't. I'm so mad I haven't put it to good use sooner because it's going to make blogging your sessions so much faster. And let's face it, I've needed to update my galleries forever now.

To celebrate the fact that I *finally* sat down to put this all together, let's have a little contest. Below you will find a link to 10 questions...the answers to which you will need to find only by exploring this blogsite. If you get them all correct, you'll be entered to win your choice of a $350 gift certificate good towards your next 2010 Premium Session OR I will donate $100 to a charity of your choice. Deadline to enter is Monday, March 22nd, 2010!

Click HERE for the questions. They're multiple choice! Happy hunting and good luck!

Rules: One entry per person and all answers must be correct in order to qualify for the drawing. Once submitted, entries are final and you cannot make changes. Entries will be accepted through midnight Central time on Monday 3.22.10. Winner will be drawn at random and announced 3.23.10. Gift certificate is good for a 2010 Premium Session in Austin, TX only. No purchase necessary to win.


Virg says:

Way to go, baby! That's one sexy blogsite! :)

(03.06.10 @ 03:31 PM)
Stacy Krager says:

Can I possibly be the first person to comment on the new blog?! How cool would that be?! I absolutley love this site! Looks fab!

(03.06.10 @ 03:31 PM)
Katie says:

Longtime reader - first time commenter! I love your images, your photographic style, your passion! Congrats on the new blogsite. (Oh...and can you come to the Seattle area for some Xpression sessions??? Pretty please?)

(03.06.10 @ 04:27 PM)
Cherron says:

It looks awesome!

(03.06.10 @ 05:49 PM)
Cecilia M. says:

Love it Michele! It is so "you"......

(03.06.10 @ 09:35 PM)
Julia says:

Love the new look!!

(03.06.10 @ 10:38 PM)
Scott Stater says:

It looks great! Very exciting, congrats!

(03.07.10 @ 07:55 AM)
jean smith says:

GORGEOUS blog! such a fan!

(03.07.10 @ 09:12 AM)
michelle nicoloff says:

Michele...this looks amazing!!! I love it!

(03.07.10 @ 08:12 PM)
Lisa T says:

It is so fun and gorgeous!!!!

(03.07.10 @ 08:13 PM)
kate Lemmon says:

I LOVE the new blog, michele! it's beautiful! I've been thinking about switching to a "blogsite" also, and this is the kick in the pants I needed to suck it up and make the switch :) thank you!

(03.08.10 @ 12:28 AM)