Archive for 2008

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! Thanks for a great 2008 and looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2009!

(These wonderful photos were taken by my friend and colleague Kim Flores. She did such a wonderful job. Thanks Kim!)

Pregnancy looks sooooo beautiful on her!

I’m going to post a few extra of this little guy, because his proofs may not be ready for posting before Christmas and I know his mom and dad are anxious to see them!
Hunter had some rockin’ cheeks!

This little girl was one of the most cooperative toddlers I’ve had in my studio in a long time. And her baby brother has the BEST brown eyes and chubby cheeks!

This little guy was just so perfect, head to toe. He reminds me a lot of my son as a newborn. I wonder if he’s going to be a blue-eyed toe-head like my Graham? =)

He’s Mr. Adorable…that’s for sure! So precious and so very loved… Just a sneak peek for his mom and dad…

Newborn Zoe looked just like an old-fashioned baby doll in her knit outfit a relative made for her. So sweet!

David here I think is the tiniest little guy I have ever photographed. He came into the world a few weeks early, but he’s perfectly fine and on his way to being a tough little guy, what with all the “loving” from big brother and sister!

This little peanut was so tiny and sweet…I love how she curled up just like she would have been in utero!

How big are the digital negatives?
Digital Negatives are cropped to 5×7 dimensions but are very high resolution JPGs and can be printed with good quality up to 11×14.

I’m buying a collection but I want more prints.
If you buy a collection and want to add in more prints, you can buy more prints at a discounted rate. Just pick the option that says, “Upgrade my collection to add this as…” Those are the discounted prices you get when you are also buying a collection.

I’m doing a maternity/newborn bundle. Does that count as a collection?
No, a bundle is not a collection…the bundle is two sessions. A collection is a package of discounted photo products.

I’m not getting a collection, how do I order?
If you are NOT getting a Collection, you’ll need to order from the full priced options toward the bottom of the pricelist.

Can I see the proofs without that obnoxious watermark?
*** A note about watermarking and theft of images ***
My apologies for the large watermarking across the images. Watermarks will not be on your final images but are overlayed on proofs as a measure to discourage unauthorized copying. Watermarks also protect your images from those who might try to take them and use them in unintended ways.
Please remember, you are never allowed to download/copy/screen capture any images without my
permission, not for Facebook, not for personal use only, not for any reason (if you would like a few low-resolution watermarked versions of your purchased images for Facebook, just ask me! I can post up to four of your favorites!) While this work is
my passion, it is also my livelihood, and it is a business like any
other. No business can survive when a significant percentage of
customers take product without paying for it, and mine is no different.
So please, be nice and do not take images without paying for them. I reserve the right to refuse service to those who do.
Please remember to purchase any duplicates you might need for grandparents and others, as you will not be allowed to scan and make copies these prints.

Grandma only wants one print but the cart keeps showing a $250 total?
The cart will not accept orders less than $250. If you have family members who want to place smaller order, you will need to add those to your main order.

What if I want to order some prints later?

Images are kept on file for 30 days after your proofs have been
posted. After 30 days, unordered images will no longer be available for purchase. You can order reprints of images you have already ordered for up to one year. To order reprints, you will need to email me with the image numbers of the proofs you wish to purchase.
Please be sure you have the correct image number when placing an add-on order by email (numbers are stamped on the back of each print).

I just placed my order but I forgot I needed a few more prints,
Add-on orders may be placed after the gallery has expired by emailing me with the image numbers and sizes of prints you wish to purchase.
Please be sure you have the correct image number when placing an add-on order by email.

Do you allow substitutions in your collections?
No substitutions are allowed in Collections, other than the substitution of an 11×14 plus an 8×10 for one 16×20.

Can you cut me a deal on my order?
To be fair to all clients, all pricing is firm.

Make a physical list of the images you plan to order (there are no cookies and your shopping cart will not be saved if you leave the page and return later). Turn off all pop-up blocking software before ordering.

No orders are processed until full payment is received.

I want to pay by check.
If paying by check, please print your order and mail to with check:
Blair Blanks Photography, 6709 York Rd. Baltimore MD 21212. Important, check orders do not also get emailed to me! You must print your order out and mail it with your check!

Check payments must be received within five business days of gallery expiration.

I just placed my order. When will I get my prints?
Prints are typically ready in four to six weeks; however, some custom items and seasonal lab slow-downs may increase that time.

I ordered some digital images. How soon can I get those?
If you order digital images and need them delivered immediately, please let me
know!