More pics and stuff here. Only 2 spaces left for the 2012 workshops and that’s it. Deadline to purchase a PT4P membership is the end of this month . And of course, thanks, Scott, for our wonderful behind-the-scenes shot!

The PT4P message board will close = March 31st, 2012

[See THIS post for details on why you should jump on this NOW.]

This is kinda sad. It’s been an amazing 4 years since the birth of PT4P and it’s been a joy getting to know so many of you through PT4P and watching your businesses grow. Thank you, thank you, thank you for playing such a huge role in my life as a photographer and as just a plain old human being. It’s been incredible.

There’s been a little confusion as to what I mean by “Pinkle Toes 4 Photographers” is coming to an end, so I thought I’d clarify a bit. Basically, I’m winding things down and will not be operating Pinkle Toes 4 Photographers as it has currently been running. I’m not adding any new materials to the current line up and I cannot promise that what is currently offered will be offered again. If you see materials here that you would like or need, NOW is the time to buy. Once you download those templates, they are yours to keep forever (I’m not going to snatch them away when PT4P ends . The message board is just a central place where I keep the templates and related information. I will be closing down the message board early next year, but I’ll give members ample notice and plenty of time to gather the information they need before doing so.

You will not be able to get these templates and materials or access to the webinars again at this “all for one” price. There isn’t going to be a “next year” for PT4P as we currently know it. So, do NOT wait. If this something you need, take advantage while you can.

That aside, I have finally gotten a chance to put up more details on the 2012 workshops. That’s another thing you should not “wait until next year” for because I cannot say for certain if there will be more workshops. Please take a few minutes to check out the new workshop page and especially, the video testimonials from some of the past attendees (I know they worked super hard to create them and I’m so thankful that they volunteered their time to do so).

Happy Holidays to you all and I’m looking forward to meeting many of you next year at the workshops!!

~Michele

Oh, yes…see anything else new in the galleries?

Yup! The final design kit “Graffiti” is now ready for members to download as well. This is SUCH a fun little kit and I’m so thankful to have the artistry of Elizabeth Pellete featured in the templates.

And finally, we do have some openings left for the 2012 workshops. Be sure to check out THIS post for those details. And don’t forget…PT4P is changing drastically in 2012, so if you want these templates described in The Goods section at this super price, you should jump on it NOW!

Secondly, we’ve decided to extend board access through the end of 2011 (possibly even longer) to give everyone ample time to catch up, download their templates, and watch the webinars. I will be adding the final design set by the end of the year as well as a few little surprises, so members, stay tuned to the message board. Current members…if you haven’t been on the message board lately, be sure to check out the “Making the Sale” webinar and the Boutique Marketing Kit!

Finally, after realizing that I don’t really like to travel to my sessions, I’ve decided to narrow the membership radius. That means, if you live/work 61 or more miles from Austin, TX, YOU CAN NOW BECOME A MEMBER!!! This is the only time in almost 4 years that I’ve done this (in the past, you had to be 2+ hours from Austin). So folks in Killeen…people in San Antonio…Fredericksburg…Lampasas….Temple…Rockdale…Shiner…LaGrange…and Live Oak to name a few–well, you can now become a member if you so desire.

[Behind the scenes images by Freckle Face Photography and Leah Cook Photography]

Now for the workshop updates. I sent this information out to all members today (if you didn’t get the e-mail, be sure to check the message board). The dates for the 2012 workshops in Austin, TX are as follows:

• January 5-7 – FULL
• March 8-10 – open
• March 29-31 – open

Back by popular demand, you will be able to stay at my place again (it was so much more fun that way)! Workshops are $2200, but you can get discounts for paying early. You do have to be a member to attend a workshop. These are going to be small groups (5-7 people per workshop), which is ideal for getting the kind of information and one-on-one attention you want. We will be doing an in-home newborn session AND on location family session so you can truly see how I work in those kinds of environments. If you would like more information on the workshops along with the tentative itinerary, please feel free to drop a line!

And because I think it looks so cool, here is the Pinkle Toes 4 Photographers Workshops Class of 2011:

Um. Wow. Wow, wow, wow.

Here’s a note from her husband:

Jess-

Happy anniversary sweetheart!  Thank you for everything you have done for me and our family this past year.  Despite all of the time you spent taking care of our girls (and dogs and house) while I was in law school, you somehow found the time to become an incredible photographer… and this workshop seems perfect for you!  I hope you enjoy a few days away and that you learn everything there is to know about running a successful and efficient photography business.  We love you!!

Love,

Adam, Macyn, Sienna, Bean and Wrigs

Jess…I’m very much looking forward to meeting you (and of course all of our workshop attendees) and I know you will have a wonderful and beneficial time!

P.S. Adam is welcome to start his own workshop to coach husbands of photographers

P.P.S. This means that there is only ONE…yes, that’s right, ONE opening left for the 2011 workshops. One. That’s it. That’s all. No more after that. Details. Click me. Scratch that…all workshops are now full. To be on the list to get details for any possible future workshops in 2012, members, go HERE. Not a member yet? Become one!

P.P.P.S. Here’s a little sneak peek of what you summer workshop folks can expect (well, except it will be a *tad* warmer :

Check out this category on my blog for all of the latest pics!

“I really loved the small group. It was so much nicer to learn with four of us instead of forty. Everything about the three days though was perfection. I kept trying to think of other questions to ask or things I wished you could go over and I couldn’t think of a thing. You covered it all and made it so much fun! Thank you, thank you!! I truly left there inspired and can’t wait to continue to push myself and grow. You are the best, Michele!! I can’t thank you enough for everything!” – a.h.

Check out this post to learn more. These will be the last Pinkle Toes workshops for the foreseeable future, so don’t miss out on your chance to attend! Scratch that…all workshops are now full. To be on the list to get details for any possible future workshops in 2012, members, go HERE. Not a member yet? Become one!

Indeed, I love Forbeyon albums and I was really excited when they asked me to try out their new custom boxes. I could not even believe the quality of this thing! You can choose the material inside and out and they feel so luxurious. Such a wonderful way to protect albums, proofs, anything you can think of that will fit in them. Delicious! (If you decide to try out Forbeyon, tell them I sent you!!)