Deanna Roy

Six-Time USA Today Bestselling Author

Sep 26, 2008

Outdoor October Special!

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It is time for the sleigh special! It will run from Oct. 2-26. If you already know you want to do it, here’s the schedule, find a slot!

I have the PERFECT spot for these images in the back of Boulder Park, just four blocks from my studio. In a new section of the park, we have a little lane that takes a turn just in front of some evergreens–it’s fully shaded and looks amazing.

Bring your doggies if you have them! They can pull the sleigh! These images can be full family or kid only. No doggies? We’ll do close ups on the sleigh.

In addition to sleigh images, we’ll take traditional pictures around the park as always. See a whole gallery of family images at Boulder. The $95 sitting fee includes a portfolio that is yours to keep.

Feel absolutely free to let your friends know about the special this year. I have double the slots of last year, so plenty of room to get everyone in!

I can’t wait to see you all this year!

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