Today was the grand opening of the new Target stores here on Oahu, though I’m pretty sure just about everyone knew they actually opened last Wednesday. I said I wasn’t going until July, when the crowds thinned out a bit, but somehow last Thursday I found myself in a long line of cars patiently waiting to turn into the parking lot at the Salt Lake Target. So much for that resolution!

In celebration, I purchased a $20 Target gift card in the new Bullseye surf dog design, which is unique to Hawaii (you can’t even find it on Target’s web site!). Just tell me what you like most about Target, or if you haven’t been to Target yet, what you’re most looking forward to when you go. One lucky commenter will win not only the $20 Target gift card, but a $50 Windwardskies Photography gift card too! Winner to be announced Monday March 23.

Target Bullseye Surf Dog gift card

Speaking of contests, congratulations to Kristin, winner of the Zippy’s gift card giveaway! Also, congratulations to the winner of the KSSK “Hawaii’s messiest kid” contest, announced last Monday, and Star 101.9’s “Baby Rockstar” winner, announced last Friday. I can’t wait to meet you!

Enter to win a $1500 Portrait Collection package from Windwardskies Photography! Is your baby a rockstar? Submit a photo to win Star 101.9’s Baby Rockstar contest. Or maybe you have the messiest kid around- enter KSSK’s Messiest Kid contest.
Mention either contest when booking your spring session and receive a complimentary 11×14 fine art portrait.

Summer’s not quite over, but the holidays are already approaching! Labor Day marks 114 days of shopping left until Christmas, and you can bet you’ll be seeing holiday displays popping up soon.

Cross one big to-do item off your list in September or October- your holiday cards! Send personalized portrait greeting cards to friends and family. Available in flat postcard or folded designs, these press printed cards are sure to make an impression.

Holiday sessions focus on capturing your family’s personality and run 45-60 minutes in length. Within two weeks of your session, you will be shown 10-12 images from which to choose.

Book your holiday session for September for $495 and receive:
(1) 11×14 mounted gallery print
(2) 8×10 gift prints
(16) Wallets (same image as the 11×14)
(24) Custom designed press printed flat holiday cards or (1) digital file

Or book for October for $750 and get the above, plus a full set of proofs in a keepsake box.

All print orders over $500 will also receive a 5×7 accordion album ($350 value).

Dates to Remember
Holiday sessions should take place on or before Monday, November 10 for guaranteed holiday ordering. Sessions scheduled after this date are not guaranteed for holiday delivery, although every effort will be made to get your order delivered prior to the holidays.

Print orders must be placed and paid for in full by Wednesday, November 26 for guaranteed holiday delivery. Custom products such as canvases, coffee table books, and session albums must be ordered by Monday, November 10 for guaranteed holiday delivery.

Session availability is limited and weekend sessions book quickly, so be sure to reserve your preferred holiday session date and time soon!

While waiting for the late summer crop of babies to arrive, I’ve been hard at work creating some unique birth announcement designs. I thought I’d share one of my favorite vintage inspired creations- a damask 5×7 announcement card. It comes in two flavors- rose and chocolate. Click the sample below to download.

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We’re excited to be back on Oahu! To celebrate we’ve launched our new website. Sessions are now being booked for July, August, and September. Book your session before July 31 and mention the new website special to receive a complimentary 11×14 mounted portrait ($95 value) of your choice with your paid session.