ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta name="keywords" content="portraits by betsy, betsy, portraits, fort collins, ft. collins, maternity photography, family portraits, maternity"> <meta name="author" content="Web Site design and hosting by Rice Photography - www.johnricephoto.com"> <title>Portraits by Betsy - Fort Collins Colorado - Family Portraits and Maternity Photography</title> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1"> <style> .leftCol { width: 290px; float: left; } .rightCol { width: 290px; float: right; } img.right { float: right; margin: 5px; } img.left { float: left; margin: 5px; } div.spacer { clear:both; } .normal { } .special { padding: 2px; margin: 3px; border: 1px groove #000000; text-align: center; color: #000000; font-size: 12px; } .special-end { padding: 2px; margin: 3px; border: 1px groove #000000; text-align: center; width: 80%; color: #000000; } </style> <link href="/css/main.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head> <body background="graphics/back2h.jpg" bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#7a3d2a" link="#a52a2a" vlink="#a52a2a" alink="#a52a2a" leftmargin="0" marginheight="30" marginwidth="0" topmargin="30"> <table width="750" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" background="graphics/back1.jpg" cool gridx="16" gridy="16" showgridx showgridy> <tr height="5"> <td width="75"valign="top"></td> <td valign="top"><p><img src="/graphics/newsletter/banner.gif" width="600" height="108"></p> <div class="leftCol"> <p> <strong>HAPPY NEW YEAR!</strong> <br/> Welcome to my annual Newsletter! Here at Portraits by Betsy I have the unique privilege to touch people s lives every day by creating portraits for them. What a great job to have! The only problem is that due to the nature of the product - portraits in this case - I don t get to see my clients as often as I'd like. I've come up with this method to keep in touch and fill you in on our lives. </p> <p>I hope you all had a wonderful, healthy and safe holiday season. I have put together our upcoming schedule for 2011. I hope that by letting you all know about our studio specials now, that you can plan ahead for some the studio specials book up fast!</p> </div> <div class="rightCol"> <p><strong>THE DIGITAL &nbsp;AGE</strong><br /> The options &nbsp;available to my clients and turn around time is &nbsp;unparalleled. As most of you know your imagination is the limit. We have some wonderful new digital albums as well as great digital wall folios we can create together and all custom announcement cards. Thanks to all for helping make the transition so smooth.</p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <div class="normal"> <p><strong>THE TOUGH ECONOMY </strong><img src="/graphics/newsletter/baseball-player.jpg" width="180" class="left"> <br> I am aware of how hard the economy has touched many of you<strong>. </strong>In trying to do my part I have not raised my prices in 5 years and prices will stay the same this year in order to help make it easier for all of you to continue to capture the memories of your families. I have had many of my prices go up especially shipping and handling costs associated with every order, but I promise that I will not raise mine right now order to help out.</p> <p>Do remember that even in the toughest economy, &nbsp;your children still grow and change do not want to let those changes go by without documenting them with professional portraiture.</p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <div class="normal"> <p><strong>REMEMBER ME-A New Division of Portraits by Betsy</strong><img src="/graphics/newsletter/remember-me.jpg" width="180" class="right"> <br> I have started a new business venture I want you all to be aware of.<br> I am offering&nbsp; DVD montages to remember a lost loved one . These DVD&rsquo;s are created for you for private use, use during a memorial service and /or to be able to leave a legacy of your loved one.</p> <p>All montages consist of 15-30 images provided by you of your loved one, pet or most any occasion. These are set to copyright free music along with any text you would like and&nbsp; presented on DVD&nbsp; to be played on your TV or computer. What a wonderful way to remember someone by. Prices are very reasonable and the whole process is&nbsp; simple and painless with a very fast turn around time of 2-4 days. Please let me know if you are interested and I can answer any questions you may have<strong></strong>.</p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <div class="normal"> <p> <strong>MATERNITY/BIRTHING PORTRAITS</strong> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/babys-feet.jpg" width="175" class="left"> <br> It is always a privilege to be present for the birth of a child. I love it and am so lucky to be a part of this precious moment. <img src="/graphics/newsletter/2005_1114IMAGE0038.jpg" width="100" height="135" class="right"> Please ask to see the DVD demo s I have here in the studio. What a beautiful keepsake to have of your family. There is nothing like it. If this is something you may be interested in, please call me and we can discuss the details. I am sure any of my birth moms would be happy to talk to you about their experience with this sensitive once in a lifetime opportunity. </p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <div class="normal"> <p> <strong>INFANT / FAMILY PROGRAM</strong> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/2007baby002.jpg" width="185" height="275" class="left"> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/three-kids.jpg" width="140" class="right"> <br> This program can be used by new parents, as well as families with a need for portraits more than 3 times per year. . </p> <p>For a prepayment of $300.00 you will receive 3 regular sessions, as well as one of our specials during one calendar year. </p> <p>You will also receive one 5 x 7 portrait of each of your three regular sessions. This is a total value of $490.00 for $300.00! Wow! Please call the studio if you would like to take advantage of this offer. It can be started at any time during the year. </p> <p>Call us for a free consultation regarding any of your portrait desires, so that we can best meet your needs.</p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <div class="normal"> <p><img src="/graphics/newsletter/family-on-deck.jpg" width="250" class="right"><img src="/graphics/newsletter/family-on-table.jpg" width="250" class="left"></p> <p style="clear:both;"><strong>REFERRALS ALWAYS WORTH YOUR WHILE</strong> <br> We thank all of you for your continued referrals. That is what business is all about. We would like to reward you by giving you your next sitting free when you refer 2 new booked clients. What a deal! So keep on sending those friends and family our way. We do appreciate it. And make sure to ask them to let us know you sent them.</p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <div class="normal"> <p> <strong>NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP</strong><br /> As many of you know I have been involved now for over 4 years with a non profit organization that provides infant remembrance photography. I am the Northern Colorado Area Coordinator and now a certified trainer. I travel to teach other photographers, medical staff and social workers who want to become involved with this amazing organization. I have never found any work to be so satisfying and at the same time so difficult. Thank you to all for your support. For more information or to make a donation please call me or go to <a href="www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org" target="_blank">www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org</a>. </p> </div><div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div><div class="normal"> <p> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/first-communion-girl.jpg" width="120" class="right"><img src="/graphics/newsletter/girls-with-dog.jpg" width="200" class="left"><br> <br><br><br> <strong>IN CLOSING. . .</strong><br> As always, we love to hear about your family news. I am so privileged to see so many beautiful babies and watch them grow. What a treat it is to watch your families evolve! I can&rsquo;t imagine doing anything else as rewarding as capturing such memories of so many happy occasions. <br> Thank you all. </p> <p align="center"> Sincerely,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Betsy Strafach </p> </div> <div class="spacer">&nbsp;</div> <a name="specials"></a><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><img src="/graphics/newsletter/specials_banner2011.gif" width="600" height="50"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" style="background-image: url(/graphics/newsletter/specials_bg.gif);"><table width="96%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="33%" align="center" valign="top"><div class="special"><strong>MARCH EASTER BUNNIES!</strong><br> <em>Wed-Sat<br /> March 23rd-26th</em><br /> Bring your Easter basket and your best Easter duds for fun with baby bunnies </div> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/2011-girl-bunnies.jpg" width="188" /> <div class="special"><strong>APRIL<br />Daddy and Me<br> </strong><em>Friday<br> April 8th.</em><strong><br> </strong>Have a special portrait taken with dad</div> <div class="special"><strong>MAY<br />TEA PARTY!<br> </strong><em>Monday-Friday this year!<br /> May 2nd- 6th </em><strong><br> </strong>Meet me in the park<br> for a picnic or tea<br> with the blossoms.</div> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/2011-ballerina.jpg" width="195" /> </td> <td width="34%" align="center" valign="top"><img src="/graphics/newsletter/2011-girls-tea-party.jpg" width="132" > <div class="special"><strong>JUNE<br /> Splish Splash, Im taking a bath<br> </strong><em>Mon. &amp; Tues. June 20th &amp; 21st </em><br> <br>Fun in the tub  beFun in the tub &#8211;best for babes under 4 </div> <div class="special"><strong>AUGUST<br /> GONE FISHING<br> </strong><em>Thursday- Sat.<br /> August 4th-6th</em> <br /> <b>Grab your straw hat, Grab your straw hat, Grab your straw hat,&nbsp; your pole and a frog or such and meet us at the lake. Not just for little boys. </b> </div> <div class="special"><strong>DECEMBER<br /> Happy Holidays!<br /> SPECIALS ARE $40.00 EACH</strong> </div> &nbsp;</td> <td width="33%" align="center" valign="top"> <img src="/graphics/newsletter/2011-family-river.jpg" width="186"> <div class="special"><strong>OCTOBER<br /> Our 12th Annual Xmas SpeOur 13th Annual Xmas Special</strong><br> <em>Saturday, Oct 7th & 8th</em><br> Watson Lake location for your family or kids. Lake, river and red rocks For a great fall Colorado look<br /> AND:<br /> <em>Thurs. thru 21st & 22nd</em><br /> Families in the park. Catch the colors!</div> <div class="special"><strong>Nov. 27th</strong> is our deadline for Xmas portraits to be taken.<br /> <strong>Dec. 4th</strong> is our deadline for all Holiday orders.<br /> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="special-end"><strong>&nbsp;SPACE IS LIMITED, CALL EARLY TO<br> RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT<br> &mdash; 1749 Deweese St. &mdash; 225-9220 &mdash;<br> Check for updates online<br> www.portraitsbybetsy.com</strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><img src="/graphics/newsletter/specials_bot.gif" width="600" height="50"><br /> </td> </tr> </table></td> <td width="75" valign="top"></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <!-- Begin: Google Analytics --> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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