Its just a number, anyway. | Mommy-ville Monday's

I don't claim to have patience.
I mean, if I actually DID have patience, I would totally toot my own horn. BUT, I don't.  Never have, and probably never will.  THIS I am not equipped with.  Although, I'm sure if I dig deep down inside, it is there somewhere, however it doesn't ever desire to actually be put to use.

Puzzles require patience.
[[wait for it...wait for it...]]


I enjoy puzzles.  [[you see?  told ya it was there, somewhere. =D]]
Working them oddly relaxes my mind, and like painting, its therapeutic. My mind wanders, and my thoughts drift.  This is my quiet time.  This is my "pondering life" moments.  Not to mention, this is when I get to actually make something from scratch, seeing as I don't do that when I cook.

For my daughter, its a race. Go figure, right? 
A race against time. She works puzzles together like nothing.  It simply amazes me.  My daughter, who is learning patience, enjoys puzzles.  This makes me smile.

We bought Aislynn her first puzzle when she was less than a year old.  Now, remembering how old she was when she actually played with it, is quite really, beyond me.  However, I do remember one night before bed when she was not even 2 years old, I put a 10 piece puzzle in front of her.  It was the kind where the cut out was already predetermined on an actual board.  She put the entire puzzle together with little to no trouble at all.  I praised her, and from that moment on, girlfriend works puzzles like a 3yr old genius.  I say this because the 100 pc. puzzle she put together (in less than an hour and half) last week said "7+."

It's just a number.
The "7+", anyway.
Why they put an age limit on toys, I don't completely understand. Yeah, "small parts" and whatnot, but if you're old enough to put together a 100 pc. puzzle, I would pretty much imagine that you're old enough not to use each piece as a chew toy.


Just because a certain toy says X+ years, doesn't mean your child is confined to play with his/her "age group" of toys.  Push his/her learning boundaries.  I promise, you'll be nothing short of surprised!  Kids are smarter than we think. A lot smarter, actually.


Is YOUR kid smarter than a 7+ year old?
Yep. I thought so!

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Shot in Manual Mode:

F1.8 1/250 ISO 160

Shot in Manual Mode:

F1.8 1/250 ISO 160

Patience, cognitive learning, and HUGE love!
XoXo.
--Casey <3

Old Pricing. | Casey Ayala Photography

I wasn't planning on filling up the remainder of the month, but I do indeed thank the good Lord I did.-- 

My new price list goes into effect as of, today. HOWEVER, I'm extending my old pricing until the end of Sept. Here's the catch (what fun would it be without a catch, right??), your session must take place before Oct. 1, 2010, and you must place your $35 deposit by 12am Monday, Sept. 23, 2010. First come, first serve! Check out my website for availability!  This applies to portrait sessions, whether you've got a bun in the oven, or yo man has put a ring on it! 

If you're interested in a session, email me: caseyayala@caseyayalaphotography.com

OR

Book your session via my website! Click HERE! 

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*A $35 ($100 forEvents) Deposit is Required to Reserve your appointment. *

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Basic Portrait Session:

[$200-- Due at theday and time of your session. This includes your $35 deposit.]

The time and talentof the photographer, time into travel and into the digital retouching of yourphotographs.

* ALL images areindividually hand crafted.

* DVD of 25-30 HighResolution Images.

* DVD also includesLow Resolution Images for web sharing.

* 3 Week PasswordProtected Online Viewing Gallery

* Two-three hours of continuous coverage.

* Unlimited Poses.

* Unlimited WardrobeChanges -- However please keep in mind the time frame.

[[$25 Per Extra CD]]

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Mini Portrait Session:

[$100 - Due at theday and time of your session. This includes your $35 session deposit.]

The time and talent of the photographer, time into travel and into the digital retouching of yourphotographs.

* ALL images are individually hand crafted.

* CD of 10 High Resolution Images.

* CD also includes Low Resolution Images for Web Sharing.

* 3 Week Password Protected Online Viewing Gallery

* One full hour ofcontinuous coverage.

* Unlimited Poses

* Unlimited WardrobeChanges - However please keep in mind the time frame.

[[$25 Per Extra CD]]

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Basic Event:

(Contact me for weddingpackages)

[$310 - Due at the day and time of your event. This includes your $100 session deposit.]

The time and talentof the photographer, time into travel and into the digital retouching of yourphotographs.

* ALL images areindividually hand crafted.

* Three hours ofcontinuous.

* CD of ALL EditedImages. (With Copyright Release)

* CD also includesLow Resolution Images for Web Sharing.

* 3 Week PasswordProtected Online Viewing Gallery

[[$25 Per Extra CD]]

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Location Fees:  Session fee does not include entrance fee orpermit fees if your shoot location requires either.  If either is required, you must provide for the photographer andone assistant if applicable.

* $50 Additional forPortrait Sessions with More than 5 Persons (Covers All Extra Persons)

** Additional $30 isapplicable to locations 30 miles outside of 77040 **

[[Prices subject tochange without notice, unless locked in with a paid reservation]]

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PRINTS:

A La Carte Prints:

4x6 - $3.995x7 - $4.998x10 - $9.9911x14 - 18.99

All images are printed using professional printers.  Images are printed onKodak Endura Professional paper.  Images are also coated with Lustrecoating, which not only protects, but will also give your prints a more mattelook versus an uncoated print.  These are real photographs, not inkjetprints.

Chain store printers tend to try and "fix" the colors of an imagedespite them already being "fixed".  Colors also tend to comeout muddy, and sharpness is anything but.  However, when I sendimages to my printing lab, they are printed as is with absolutely NOadjustments.  My computer screen is calibrated exactly with theirprinters, and quality is 100% guaranteed.  I cannot guarantee quality ifprinted elsewhere.

** There is a minimum$100 purchase for all print orders. **

If you have anyquestions regarding the information above, please do not hesitate to contact me!

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Thanks so much for your business, and I look forward tocapturing the joy of your heart!

Much love and huge blessings!

-Casey. <3