Sweet Shannon’s crew

I love photographing friends… it is such an honor to be trusted with an investment and given the opportunity to capture memories with people you know and love!  Tonight was so much fun, guys – here’s a sneak peak.  I hope they make you smile as much as they do me!

Collages

You may have seen the preview shots from this little man’s pre-haircut pics.  Here are some collage ideas for mom to check out!

Sibling Love…

Mmmm… taste the sweetness.  The photos here are  examples of “day in the life” photography.  These are the moments you don’t want to lose in the noisy goings-on of life.  That rare moment when everything stops… the giggles your little one gets at bathtime… the gooey grin when feeding themselves… the smiles the kids only share with each other.  The moments you swear you’ll remember and pray you won’t forget.  Let me help you hold on to them.  Contact me to set up your own “day in the life” session!

family reunion

here are a few photos from the reunion last weekend… i’ll post more as i get editing done!

Drum roll, please…

Here’s the new logo!  It is so cool to be moving forward in marketing this thing I love to do!

Cousins…

This weekend we got to spend time with lots of sets of cousins, grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles… here’s one of my favorite shots of my little A and her cousin.  This is a sample black white action from Totally Rad Actions – photographers check them out! 

The Business is growing…

I am loving meeting more and more families, and getting to know the ones I already have, through photography!  It is a privelege to step into someone’s life for a few moments and help them capture memories to last for much longer!

I am also committed to continue to only walk forward in the “business” aspect as long as I sense the Lord’s blessing, so it is neat to take little steps like HIRING A GRAPHIC ARTIST to work on my logo this week!!!!!  Can you tell I’m excited?  I am also praying about the step of opening a full-on flash website, but in the meantime, I have been asked quite a bit to post a price list, so here goes.  The following is valid through August, 2008.

Standard Sitting Fee:  $120.  This includes 1-3 hours of photographer’s time and talent on location for up to six people, plus standard digital editing.  You will also receive a CD of watermarked images for proofing.  Additional person: $15

Available portraits:

Standard Enlargements, custom framing, gallery wrapped canvas, custom memory books.  Contact me for pricing.  All prints are developed through a professional-only high quality digital printing specialist.

About your session:

You aren’t looking for a “rush-in-rush-out” photo session with stuffy backdrops and harsh lighting.  You want to capture moments and personalities – you want to preserve memories… and that’s just what we’ll do in our time together.  I prefer to shoot on-location in God’s awesome creation… whether it’s a park, a beach, or your own backyard, your family should be at your most comfortable.  We’ll take our time… I’ll have a few ideas of cool shots, and I’d love to hear yours.  Most of the time, though, I’ll be a sort of fly on the wall, observing through my lens and catching the moments that are really “you.”  With little ones along, I’ll have my “goody bag” of a couple activities, but feel free to bring a ball, a favorite stuffed animal, or a treasured board book.  A change of clothes is definitely okay, but please remember to get the best shots of little ones, it’s best to let them just be who they are with no pressure. 

I can’t wait to meet you – it starts with your phone consultation where we’ll decide just the type of shots you’re looking for, and go from there!

 

Little Man, Sweet Curls

Mommy didn’t want to let the month go by without capturing these precious locks on film – and I’m so glad she didn’t!  I shot this yummy two-year-old last week and had a blast. 

Portfolio Building, Continued

Well, my precious hubby is sleeping of a killer sore throat (of COURSE the baby and I didn’t give it to him!) so I’ve got more time to get some photos posted!  These are from a recent family session with our precious pastor’s family.  It was so much fun, guys, and I’m looking foward to “playing” with K at your engagement shoot!  Keep bringing those super creative ideas, you two.

Portfolio-Building

These are some of my favorites from the last few months – I was just cleaning out computer files tonight, and wanting to invite you all to view some of the super-cool families I’ve had the privelege to shoot this year!