1. Painted Portraits are normally $500 to commision, in addition to canvas pricing, however, for the next two weeks (until January 15), all paintings with ONE subject will have NO additional “painting fee”. This means you only pay the price of the canvas size you desire! If you have more than one subject, the fee is only $25 per extra person (normally $50). I know many of you have been considering having your portraits painted and this is the best time to decide!

2. For every traditional print (non canvas) you order, a second is FREE! Yep. FREE. Any size! AND…. it doesn’t have to be the SAME pose! You’re welcome! *smiles*. Again, order must be placed by January 15th (does not apply to “collections in the works”-all *new* orders).

To place an order, shoot me an email at: 2009 SALE EMAIL

Be sure to order before JANUARY 15th! If you get the automated email because I’m out of the studio….NO worries! I will respond next week letting your know your order is good to go! In addition, a la carte pricing can be found here (must use “non collection” desk print pricing-top of the sheet): current a la carte pricing

One new fun little interactive feature is my new FACEBOOK group. If you are not familiar with facebook…be forewarned…it’s ADDICTIVE!! ha! Since I grew up in many states (military brat), I have lots of friends all over and I’ve found TONS of them on facebook. I’ve also realized that it’s a great and fun way to stay connected with my clients too. If you’d like to join my professional group, you can sign up here:  Alycia Alvarez Photography FACEBOOK group If you aren’t a member, you may need to sign up for facebook…but I’ll be offering some specials and freebies there, so it will be worth your while!

There are several great studio specials that will be going on in January, so stay tuned and check in!  In the meantime, here’s a “2008 in REVIEW”… I always enjoy going back over all my sessions from the past year and remembering all the great moments and memories captured! Thank you to all of my clients who have entrusted me with creating your family art and heirlooms… I look forward to creating more in 2009 and to meeting some new *faces*! I’ve put together a slideshow of my year in review, including a few personal shots here and there…Enjoy!

On a side note, “daddy” is “Olie the Goalie” from our very own Tampa Bay Lightning! (a bit transplanted from the North, but I’m glad they are here!)

And on a last, but most important, note, Christin and Olie founded a nonprofit foundation in honor of their son, Carson. You can find out more information here:  www.carsonkolzigfoundation.org/ All three kiddos are doll babies, but I was so flattered when Carson stared up at me before he left and said “You’re beautiful”, then pressed his finger to his lips and reached up to give me a kiss. I was truly touched!

You guys have an amazing family and it was very easy to feel the genuine love and affection between you all. See you soon!! Enjoy the *teasers*!

i adore his curly locks!! it was a bit chilly…but these are truly some of my favorite beach shots EVER!

These guys are expecting a baby girl any day now! I can’t wait to meet “Miss O” in the next couple weeks! I had so much fun with them and they are just so gorgeous and sweet together! (on a side note, *daddy* is a big time *HARLEY* guy and owns Wes Harris Automotive –check out the tatt! that’s some HOG loyalty *smiles*) see you guys REALLY soon! (fingers crossed she makes her debut sooner rather than later! ha!)

Here’s a few sneak peeks… and on a side note, check out her mom’s South Tampa Stationary/Gift Store, The Write Stuff. They have some great products for every occasion!

The first image is from a few years ago, and then an updated portrait. I love to see these side by side!

And a couple sneak peeks b/c I know their mom is a BLOG stalker! (yea, you know who you are! *S*)

miss R…

and baby brother…

Here’s the link to the featured tour:  VIRTUAL TOUR