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We're Moving!

Not me, just the blog! I'm super excited for everyone to check out the new blog. It will have bigger images and hopefully more frequent posts.

What are you waiting for? Check it out!

Happy Day!

H

 

We Need Your Votes! | City's Best 2011

You did it! You got us into the Top 5 in KC Magazine's City's Best 2011 and now we need your help to make it all the way to the top.

Voting ends June 17 and it only takes a moment! 

(Please note that we were incorrectly listed in the wedding photographer category but your votes for us will count in the portrait photographer category.)

Thanks to all of our wonderful clients and friends for their support. We're definitely feeling the love! And a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to so many of our friends who were also nominated! 

Stem Hair and Body - Best Salon

The Artful Gardener - Best Landscape Design Company

Loren Halifax - Best TV Anchor/Host

Jenny Matthews - Best Radio Personality

Angela Watne - Best Hair Stylist

Karen Hutchison - Best Manicurist

Debby Snow - Best Massage Therapist

Harvesters - Best Philanthropic Organization

The Raphael Hotel - Best Hotel

Good Ju Ju - Best Antiques Dealer

Room 39 - Best Overall Restaurant

Oklahoma Joe's - Best Local Barbecue Restaurant

The Roasterie - Best Local Coffeeshop

Baby Cakes - Best Local Sweet Shop

Glace - Best Local Ice Cream

Matt Baldwin - Best Local Fashion Designer

Standard Style Boutique - Best Local Boutique

When you start typing it all out in a list, you realize just how awesome Kansas City really is!

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Thanks for voting!

KC Magazine City's Best 2011

I just got the most exciting phone call! What a terrific way to start the holiday weekend!

Thank you to our lovely friends and clients who took the time to nominate us for KC Magazine's City's Best 2011. We made the Top 5!

More information on voting to come soon. Have a lovely holiday weekend!

H

2012 Senior Spokesmodel Search | Kansas City Senior Portraits

Are you graduating in 2012?

Are you stylish, outgoing and well-connected?

Would you like to save hundreds on amazing senior portraits?

We're kicking off our 2012 Senior Spokesmodel Search and that's exactly what we're looking for!

Check out the details below and submit your application now! 

 Participating Spokesmodels are required to: 

* Be a 2012 graduate

* Provide written permission from parent/guardian including a model release 

* Promote hocus focus to friends via facebook, referral cards and word of mouth 

* Agree to exclusively represent hocus focus (affiliations with other photography studios are prohibited) 

 Participating Spokesmodels will receive: 

* 50% discount on session fee (savings of $150)

* A minimum of 10 images posted to facebook 

* Accordion mini album featuring 7-10 images from your session ($150 value)

* Referral cards featuring your image(s) 

* A $100 print credit for every referral 

* Friends you refer will also receive a $50 print credit 

* $25 discount on hair/makeup from stylist Melissa Evans

* Discounts at several Kansas City area boutiques

The deadline to apply is June 20, 2011. We accept a limited number of spokesmodels per school so submit your application now!

Spokesmodels will be announced on June 22, 2011. In the meantime, follow us on twitter and facebook to see what's new!

Mother's Day Special Extended!

Mother's Day is just three days away and we've extended our special offer. Surprise her with a gift certificate for a portrait session and we'll throw in an additional $100 print credit for free! Sessions can take place anytime between now and November 1, 2011. Simply email or call us by 5pm Saturday and we'll email your gift certificate to you! 

It's sure to be the best Mother's Day gift she's ever received!

Happy Day!

H

Make This Her Best Mother's Day Ever!

Fellas, I've got your back. Ladies, I've got yours, too.

Make this her best Mother's Day ever! Give the gift of portraits. 

And ladies, I don't know about you, but I'm not above dropping those not-so-subtle hints. There's one sure way to get exactly what you want for Mother's Day... JUST ASK FOR IT! 

Are you on facebook? Be sure to like our facebook page and suggest it to your friends. You'll receive an additional $50 print credit for each friend who purchases a Mother's Day gift certificate.

Call or email us to purchase your gift certificate today! This special offer ends April 27, 2011.

Mini Sessions Are Back!

You asked. We listened. Mini Sessions are back!

(Click the image below for a larger view.)

And they're filling up fast so call today to book your appointment. 913.722.3046

Happy Monday!

H

Small Business Saturday | Shopping Local

Black Friday is over, but Small Business Saturday is just beginning. The purpose of Small Business Saturday, which was founded by American Express OPEN, the company's small business unit, is to recognize the importance of small businesses to the overall economy and local communities. It’s a day to support the small, independently owned businesses we can’t live without.

We're proud to participate in Small Business Saturday by offering $150 off of 2011 portrait sessions. Whether you're giving the gift of portraits or simply want to save on your next session, now is the time to book. And don't forget you can save an additional $100 for each friend you refer!  

As always, you can share any of our posts on twitter or facebook with just the click of a button. 

BLACK FRIDAY | White Hot Photo Deals

Stumped for what to get those hard to buy for friends and family members?  Your sister who has everything.  Your brother who exchanges everything you buy him.  Here's your solution.  GIve the gift of portraits!  Everyone loves portraits.  Check out these fabulous black Friday deals and act fast as the offer ends Friday, November 26 at 11:59pm.  

Click this image for details and call or email to schedule.  913.787.2527  [email protected]

Please feel free to share on facebook, re-tweet or post on your own blog!  

Many blessings for a happy, healthy, holiday season. 

H

Baby Bullseye | A Mix 93.3 Contest

I recently did a maternity session for the beautiful Jenny Matthews of Mix 93.3.  With her baby due in less than five weeks, Mix 93.3 is having a contest to see who can predict exactly when Jenny's baby will be born.   

Visit the Mix 93 website and enter the Baby Bullseye Contest to win thousands in prizes from Bassett Furniture, Celsius Tannery, Mazzarese Jewelry and more!