When the new baby comes along, it seems like every company on earth bombards you with offer upon offer.  Everyone wants to give you a sample of this, a complimentary package of that.  One of my favorites is the photo package deals.

When you’re a new parent, you deserve some free stuff to make up for the exhaustion.  Olan Mills offers a New Baby Package for babies up to 3 months old.  I love this because you get a great assortment of wallets to mail in thank-you cards, an 8×10 to frame, etc.  We’ve had pictures made at Olan Mills many times and were always impressed by the professionalism and friendliness of the photographers.  I only do the package deal each time and they never make me feel pressured to purchase more than I want.  It’s great to get a free photo package when the baby is young because everyone wants to see photos when you’re out and about!

While you’re there, you might want to check out the Watch Me Grow special.  You get a year’s worth of monthly portraits plus a discount on any packages you purchase on top of the free one.  I did this with both of my kids and, although we didn’t go every month, the discount we got on the ones we did take was well worth the yearly plan fee.  At our studio we were also able to transfer the monthly appointment to a friend or family member if we weren’t going to use it.  It was a great deal and I’m so glad I took the time to have my kids’ portraits made while they were still little.  Those moments go by so quickly.  Take advantage of freebie deals like this when you’re a new mom!