Me+Snow=weirdness

When the kids pounced on us this morning shrieking that it was "finally" snowing, my first thought was sledding....my second thought was "man, that vintage couch and a snow bank"....so I enlisted my youngest to help me out...he was, um, less than thrilled.

But luckily an hour of letting him cling to my back while I raced down a snowy hill on a piece of plastic on my belly made up for it (yeah, like THOSE shots will ever see the light of day....)

Enjoy the snow Kansas City! By Monday it will probably be 90.

Casting Call...for Babies that Got BACK...

Robichaud Photography, in conjunction with BottomLine Diapers, is searching for a few cute tushies for this one-of-a-kind casting call.

BottomLine Diapers is creating a new wholesale brochure that will be viewed by baby boutiques and hospital gift shops across the United States. In order to effectively market their diapers, they are in need of some darling derrières!

All participants will receive:

~a fabulous mini-session with internationally published baby photographer, Susan H. Robichaud;
~a free 5x7 print from Robichaud Photography of your baby, modeling the diapers;
~the opportunity to list this on your baby's modeling resume;
~discounts on BottomLine Diaper products; and
~bragging rights to all of your friends & family that your baby is a model for one of the most
innovative baby gift companies in the U.S.!

Modeling Guidelines:
~weight anywhere from 10 to 25 lbs.
~both genders welcomed
~all nationalities welcomed
~multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) will be given first priority

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email info@bottomlinediapers.net. They will send you a brief questionnaire and assign you a time on the shooting schedule. Only the first 20 respondents will be utilized for the photo shoot.

If you have any questions, please call BottomLine Diapers at 888-821-BABY.

BottomLine Diapers
www.BottomLineDiapers.net
Robichaud Photography
www.susanrobichaud.com

Another lovely Mommy-to-be...{Kansas City Maternity Photographer}

R. and I met a couple of years ago when our kids played on the same soccer team (and her hubby coached...he was awesome at that, too)...our kids are good friends and I just love her family.

After I did her 2 kids portraits last year, R. and T. got a surprise: Baby #3! We dont know the gender, so I am anxiously waiting for the birth so that I can start knitting in the correct color. In the meantime, she was gracious enough to allow me to photograph her maternity session, at 37 weeks, while having contractions...what a trooper!

Back to checking my voice mail.....is Baby here yet??

We're in a Recession? Hmmm....

OK, I admit it, I dont really buy into the belief that we are in a full-on depression...I might teeter on the belief of a recession...but everywhere *I* go, people seem to be doing pretty well and look pretty happy! That makes ME happy. :)

But, according to NPR and the news (hey, even FOX news), the ecomomy is in "correction" mode...and when that happens, people cut back. And I know that when *I* am trying to cut back a bit, some of my luxury items are shelved. Not so many lattes and fewer trips to the mall, matinee (instead of evening) movies and less dining out.

So it occured to me that my Studio can help with this. There is no need to cut back on the luxury of beautiful portraiture of your family...no need to sacrifice quality and experience for, well, less. Just because the Market is down, doesnt mean your expectations have to be.

So, starting today, February 23, 2009, I have banished the A la carte pricing menu from my Studio. I've just put it away. All sessions will be priced off the Portrait Collections Menu, regardless of whether a Collection is purchased. This is a significant savings for you, my valued clients!

In addition, during the month of March, any regular session (signature sessions, fundraisers and Short and Sweets do not count) will receive a complimentary 5x5 leather art book. The session MUST be during the month of March and is subject to my availability.

So, this is my Gift to you, Kansas City, and with it goes my wish for our Country to heal quickly and we can all get back to Starbucks and Nordstrom. ;)

xoxo~
S.

Reminder: Open House this Sunday from 1-4pm!!

Just a quickie reminder that this Sunday February 22 from 1-4 pm is the Robichaud Photography Grand Opening/Open House Bash!

This is to celebrate my brand new studio space opening and to show you the new place! We will have face painting and games for the kids, treats for everyone and lots of great door prizes (you need not be present to win either, so you dont have to stay the whole time)!

Some of our door prizes will include donations from some of my fave people, including:
Junky Munky (https://www.junky-munky.com)
The Magic Brush (http://www.themagicbrushinc.com/)
Salon Haleh (http://salonhaleh.com)
KidArt by Kristin (http://kidartbykristin.com)
Bottom Line Diapers http://bottomlinediapers.net
Megan Runion, Massage Therapist
Sweet Tidbits http://www.sweettidbits.com/
(and me, too, of course) (http://susanrobichaud.com)

The festivities last from 1pm-4pm, and I would really love it if you could drop by....dont make me eat all this food by myself...please!

The address is 1839 NW Vivion Road...its in the space where the original Social Suppers used to be...beautiful hardwood floors and because I am next to Subway, my place smells like fresh baked bread all day long. MMMmmmmmm....bread.

Shoot me an email if you are coming...or just show up! Love to see you!

Warmly,
~S.

The Mom Time Out List

So today both my kids are home from school. We've had a trying day (as in they are trying to make me have a nervous breakdown and I am trying not to grab the stash of Bailey's left over from Christmas).

We got home a little while ago and I decided Mom needed a Time Out. I locked myself in my office and I am refusing to come out. One brave soul knocked on the door and was treated to the following list of Allowed Reasons for Interrupting Mom's Time Out....I thought I would share, so everyone can have them:

You may interrupt Mom's Time Out, IF:

1. Emminent fire will destroy the house. Well, actually, this doesnt necessitate knocking on my door...push the fire alarm button on the security system and run outside. I should be along shortly....dont forget to take the dog with you.

2. Grizzly Bear Attack. Try plying him with some cookies from the pantry first though, I mean, you are 5 and 7, show some initiative here!

3. Rattlesnake Bite. After you have really worked on sucking out the poisen, and called 911, you may knock. Seriously, I read that in a book, it should work.

4. Unconciousness. If its someone other than me. If its me, just leave me be.

5. Being Abducted by Aliens. Once you have verified that they have no intention of actually returning you...if they are planning on bringing you back, have fun and see you soon. Take some pictures for me.

6. Bones Sticking Out of Skin at Weird Angles. This might require my assistance, better knock. Same with any blood spurting higher than the armoire in the living room. That usually signals an artery has been pierced....grab some towels, too.

7. Flooding. And by flooding I mean natural flooding OR kid-made flooding. I'm not having those floors restored again. And if its kid-made, you should probably hide.

8. Group of People at Front Door with Camera Crew and Oversized Cardboard Check with My Name on It. This is very important and signals that we will be having pizza for dinner tonight, and likely every night for the 3 weeks that I will now be away on a cruise. By myself.

9. Daddy's Home. Thank God, I"m out of here.

Cute Baby Alert! {Kansas City Baby Photographer}

OMGosh, this has got to be one of the cutest babies I have ever met! What a charmer...he had me singing to him and dancing with him in a matter of minutes...I'm sure Mom was wondering if I was going to ever give him back! (I admit, I wanted to keep him...but the drool....the trail would have given our location away in a heartbeat!)


I had to post a quick couple of Sneak Peeks! Enjoy!!

Coffee, anyone?

We all know I am a coffee hound...Starbucks especially, although I like most of the coffee houses here in the Northland...they all offer something different, which is nice.

But, in the event that YOU need a cup of java in the next few weeks...come visit the Starbucks on Barry Road (near Hobby Lobby and Sheridans)..take a seat in the back, sip your Mocha and enjoy my art!

I will see you there maybe!

New Studio, Grand Opening BASH!!

Holy Moly Macaroni as my kids would say....where they got that I dont know, but its better than the alternatives I suppose.

The NEW STUDIO IS (almost) COMPLETE!! Ok, so I have some wallpaper left to hang and my landlord needs to put up the rest of one wall, but why should that stop the PARTY??!!

On Sunday, Feb 22, 2009 from 1-4pm, come to the Robichaud Photography Grand Opening Bash! 1839 NW Vivion Road....we will have food, fun, face painting, door prizes and you can check out the new space...its so pretty!

I'm attaching some images of it, but please come by on Sunday February 22, 2009 from 1-4pm and see me, and the studio, in person. I would LOVE IT!

Model Call!!!

I know you all love these!

I just moved into a NEW STUDIO SPACE!! Its 1500 delicious square feet and I'm bored just rambling around in there by myself this week...soooooooo.....

I need 3-4 "models" to play with...

1. a 9-10 mth old baby, who can stand but not walk (gender doesnt matter)
2. a 3-4 year old girl
3. some sitting-on-their-own twins/triplets (gender doesnt matter)

The first people to respond to this get a complimentary session and an 11x14 print.

Call or email me RIGHT NOW!!! :)
816-260-1529 or susanrobichaud@gmail.com