Bridal Expo this Sunday! Jan. 31, 2010 1-4pm

We'll be at the Bridal and Prom Expo at Hamilton's this Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 1-4pm. If you're planning your wedding or have a friend who is...you won't want to miss our booth. We'll have specials, give aways and beautiful photographs and products for you to see.

At Cheryl Kelly Photography, we're not there to simply document who attended your wedding, we capture the HEART of your wedding day. We are honored when you invite us to share in one of the most incredible days of your life. Our team will do everything to ensure you have the most amazing day! Give us a call to set up a consultation...217-245-2006.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

We hope everyone has a safe and prosperous 2010!

Cheryl Kelly and Staff

Last Chance...My Santa photos this week!

Still wanting to give really cute holiday photographs for Christmas? Here's your chance...this week only - call and book your My Santa or My Model and receive the order by Christmas! Call now, though...time is ticking! 217-245-2006

My Santa sample sessions have mom or dad wearing Santa's boots and pants. We provide the pants, boots, milk and cookies...you provide your adorable child/children! These are 10 minute sessions that cost $10 per child and you must order the day of the session. Packages start at $59. The last sessions guaranteed for Christmas are this week!

MY SANTA ~ sample photographs

My Model sessions are on a simple white background showing off your child's full personality!!!

MY MODEL ~ sample photographs

Call to book your Simplicity Session...217-245-2006.

Check our blog often for new specials!

Profile Picture Party! December 4th 5-8pm

Join us for a fun event at the studio during the December 4th Gallery Hop from 5-8pm.

We will have appetizers, refreshments, specials on sessions, information on our new Simplicity Sessions, good cheer and good friends! In addition, izzilu studios will have jewelry for sale - just in time for the holidays!!! Also, we're having a HUGE sale on display photographs, in-stock frames and in-stock notecard!

Here's the scoop on the profile pic party...

1. come to the hop at the studio

2. take 5 minutes to let me snap some casual photographs that capture you and your unique personality

3. pay $20 for 3 digital images ($20 is for one person - add $5 more per person in the photograph, i.e. 1 person & 3 pics =$20, 2 people & 3 pics =$25, 4 people & 3 pics =$35) If you would like more than 3 pics, they are $5 for each additional digital image.

4. choose the photos you would like

5. we'll email them to you or load them on Facebook for you

6. if you like them so much that you would like a print of the image - prints will be half off the regular price for the evening, after that - they will be the regular price

It's that simple!

The digital images include the right to use them on your computer, Facebook, MySpace, iPhone, wherever you like!

If you like, bring a simple prop - like sunglasses, a scarf, a hat...we may even turn the fan on you!

Bring your family, bring a friend...join us for a fun evening!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Fall!

Life is interesting. So much of our attitude toward life is determined by circumstance. Every day brings different and new opportunities that come with their own challenges and blessings. No matter how good or bad things may be for us, we have choices to make. We make decisions to believe that "Life Rocks" or that "Life Stinks." When our perspective is "Life is Good" no matter what circumstances bring for us, challenges come in a new light.

We are nearing the end of what may have been an incredible year, a horrible year or something in between. As Thanksgiving is here upon us, we all have things to be thankful for, so do it, truly be thankful for what you have and have had this year. What does this mean? Maybe it means to volunteer your time; get outside your box; donate more; learn something new; pay it forward; greet others with a smile and “Hello”. Begin a new year, before the New Year.

I am truly thankful for my family, my friends, my business and clients, my health and the health of my loved ones. Though nothing is perfect, I choose to have a positive attitude and to live life and cherish each moment. I am thankful for who I am and for whose I am. Thank you, God!
Have a blessed, safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheryl

Order Your Holiday Cards

It's not too late to order your holiday cards from a session you had earlier in the year!

Give us a call and we can create a one-of-a-kind gift for you!

Call 217-245-2006.

HUGE END OF YEAR SALE!!!

Come in and check out our end of year savings!

We have 50% off our 4x6 and 5x7 portraiture cards. These are perfect for holiday gift giving and for wishing your friends and family a Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Portraiture cards are 4x6 or 5x7 in size with a simple black or white border with one photograph and a simple greeting (the greeting is optional). The portrait is on photographic paper and is one-sided.

A quantity of (25) 4x6 portraiture cards are now $82.50....regularly $165.00

A quantity of (25) 5x7 portraiture cards are now $92.50....regularly $185.00

Come see our variety of in stock frames and notecards - all discounted up to 40%!

Have you ever seen your photograph on display at our studio?

If so, you have the opportunity to purchase the display piece for up to 75% off. You'll have to come in to the studio to get a quote and to pick it up...but it's worth the trip!

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At Cheryl Kelly Photography, we thank you for your loyal business and wish you all the best this holiday season!!!