Tracy Joy | Custom NW Illinois Newborn, Baby & Family Photography

Next to babies… I think maternity shoots are my 2nd favorite “model”.

I cant help but smile when I see a glowing baby belly… and then, I think about the beautiful lil newborn that I’ll be on shoot with in just a few more weeks… hehe

Here is Melissa’s FABULOUS belly… can you believe she’s 34w, such a tiny belly!

and big sister “A”… how sweet is she!!!

So… how excited am I about this contest’s prize??? WOOT WOOT!!!!!!   Your gonna LOVE this, I PROMISE!
Mamique Designs has offered this BEAUTIFUl knit set, that includes a knit hat AND her trademarked “Tushie Wrap”! For all you newborn photographers, the Tushie Wrap is a MUST have, and absolutely PRECIOUS! Check out Mamique Designs etsy shop, to see the many gorgeous items she has for sale, and simply to browse her fantastic photography as well! Not to mention that Mamique is offering a 20% discount to all TJ Blog readers, but ONLY for a limited time!

The set that is up for grabs in this contest is shown here:
 

Now how do you win this AWESOME set by Mamique
Simply reply in our “comments” below and tell us your favorite newborn photography pose. Easy peasy right? Well… maybe a little more of challenge, since newborns are so fun and easy to pose… not to mention PRECIOUS in every pose they give

So enter your comment now, and a winner will be randomly chosen in 1 week, on Monday November 24th. *NOTE* comments are approved by me before they are posted. So please, only enter one comment. It will show up when I approve it, promise : )

ENJOY! And… come check out Mamique Designs as she is giving away a 20% discount to ALL Tracy Joy Blog readers from now until Wednesday Nov 26th (2 days after contest closes).

~Thanks bunches
The TJ Team

*Special thanks to Ewa at Mamique Designs for offering this fabulous set

In the recent months, we have discontinued a few of our fabrics… not all from our choice, but from manufacturers discontinuing them.

So… do YOU have a fabric print that you’d like to see in the TJ Collecion??? If so, LET US KNOW

Every so often we hear “will you be adding to your collection?” OR “do you have ‘this’ print in stock?”. We LOVE to add YOUR favorite fabric to our collection!

HOW TO DO LET TJ INC KNOW YOUR FAV FABRIC, well you can do 1 of 2 things:
1) simply add a comment to this post with the: name of print & manufacturer
or
2) EMAIL US with a picture, or name of a fabric you LOVE.

THANKS BUNCHES! I cant wait to see what everyone comes up with
Hugs!
The TJ Crew

SO!! What do YOU think of our new website?!?!  I LOVELOVELOVE IT!!!

It’s been in the makes for a few weeks, and sooo hard for me to hold back my excitement and share w/you all the little details that were created.  And, of course, I had the very VERY talented Genevieve Sass of Lilac Creations design it all for me! 

 I would recommened Lilac Creations to ANY AND EVERYONE… she’s not only an amazing graphic designer, web designer and all around AMAZING TALENT, but she’s an outstanding person as well.  Just a doll!

So, honestly… what do YOU think?! Do you like the new blog look? How about the new navagation, and page set ups for each of my bags?  I couldnt be happier with it all

Hugs, thanks and COME CHECK IT OUT! OUR NEW WEBSITE

of course, special thanks to Lilac Creations again, for being AMAZING!

HOLLY! From Sweet Apple Studio!!!

Holly’s name was chosen randomly (The old name in a hat trick, lol), and she has won a child headband of choice from

Lou & Lee @Etsy is a GORGEOUS shop found on Etsy. Ann, and her twin sister, create some FABLOUS child and adult clothing, perfect for photography props. I have a plethora of childhead bands, and a few of her baby onesies/dresses. They are just precious! So go check out their shop, and their great prices! And tell Ann that Tracy Joy sent you

HUGS AND THANKS for all the great entries. My checkbook “aches” from all my photography props, so I LOVELOVELOVE hearing all of your favorite props, and thank you for the new great ideas… though my checkbook doesnt thank you, lol

Ps, this coming Monday is our NEXT CONTEST!!! Your gonna LOVE THIS ONE!!! Our 2nd November contest will envolve a Tushie Wrap from Mamique Designs on Etsy!!! Go check out her ETSY SHOP and begin to drool… these lil baby tushie wraps ROCK!!! And are completely original and handmade!

Come check out the latest MCP ACTIONS contest… you might be pleasantly surprised to see what the prize is!!!  And dont forget to check out blog entry (scroll down) to enter our contest and giveaway here on the TJ Bag Blog!!!!! 

Here are some quick details directly from MCP ACTIONS:

THE PRIZE: I took a break from contests for a few weeks. And I bet you miss them. So here is a super fun contest where you have a chance to win a Tracy Joy’s all NEW “Joey” Camera Bag $72 value. This bag is her coined “Mamarazzi bag” as it can be used as a diaper bag or camera bag – or for you moms with babies (both).

The winner will get to choose a black or brown bag and pick a fun fabric cover too.

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Check out the MCP ACTIONS BLOG for more details…

There isnt a much cuter sight, than a chubby little baby dressed up as Santa!!!!! But Evie also makes it look EASY to be so cute, haha

Yep, not only do I enjoy baby photo shoots… but I LOVE furry babies as well!!!

How cute is Buster? I can’t even tell you how good mannered and sweet natured he is as well.

I had to share a few more of Olivia. She’s just too precious, and you can just see how much fun she is through her pictures. WHAT A DOLL!

Here at Tracy Joy Inc, we realize how far our dollar needs to stretch in our current economic situation. The past few months, our economy hasn’t yeiled any fun or happy moments, so to put a smile on YOUR face, we are offering FREE SHIPPING to all USA orders.

ON TOP of any discounts and promotions we are currently offering, we will top off your order with FREE Shipping within the USA (including Alaska & Hawaii of course!).

*Discount is taken automatically upon check out, and applies to US orders only.

AND DONT FORGET, to sign up for our blog newsletter (on the right sidebar). It’s one of the ONLY ways to recieve special discounts, promotions, sales and so much more!  Plus, be the first to know about any exciting TJ Inc news (such as this free shipping offer).

ENJOY!
~The Tracy Joy Team