Month: November, 2009
Everyone has outtakes! | Queen Creek Family Photography
Shellie November 30, 2009 5:51 am
Everyone has outtakes! Kids will be kids–they don’t always act like perfect angels through an entire session. They might not act like an angel for even a moment! But usually, I can capture some memorable images anyway! The most important thing is that they have fun and that they laugh a lot–that way, they will remember it as a positive experience!
I love having a child who is almost always willing to pose for me! She asks me often but that doesn’t mean we don’t have our share of outtakes and sour faces, too!! What 4 year old REALLY likes being told what to do? And I try to keep my direction to loose suggestions and I still get the sour faces!
I had to chuckle as I went through these for the first time and I decided it would be fun to post a series of images that I think will make most moms VERY happy. At least anyone who’s felt stressed if their child is seemingly not cooperative during a photo session (and really, isn’t that ALL of us?)! So many people who’ve seen lots of images of my four year old have said, “You’re so lucky! So-and-so would never be that cooperative all the time!”
Well, do I EVER have a surprise for you! :D And if you check back later, I’ll share the gems from our session as well. You’ll be surprised the images were all taken within the same 5-10 minute period!
Blog/Website Changes Coming Soon
Shellie November 28, 2009 9:18 pm
Just a heads up that we’ll be doing some changes/maintenance on the blog and our gallery site. We hope to avoid any downtime, but just in case, we can be reached via e-mail at shellie@serenitypictures.net or phone 480.280.4408 even if the website is down.
Contest Delay
Shellie November 24, 2009 6:35 am
Facebook introduced new rules about contests and promotions a short while back (after our contest started) and it is not against their TOU to host a contest (or even promote it from what I can tell) on Facebook.
We’re considering several options for posting the entries and the voting but we should have it ironed out in the next few days.
So sorry for the delay–I never could have anticipated this and I’m very unhappy about it.
http://www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.php
Happy 1st Birthday Brayde | Florence Cake Smash Photography
Shellie November 21, 2009 10:40 pm
Brayde was so cute yesterday–he came to the studio for a one-year old session and….drumroll please….CAKE SMASH!
The cake-smash images totally crack me up–the way Brayde kept looking at his mama to make sure she was OK with him digging into this cake with his hands!!
Big sister Alicia got in on the action too! Her mama said she’s usually shy and slower to warm up, so I was glad she felt comfortable enough with me (and the studio!) to actually let me photograph her!
We’ll be seeing this lovely family again tomorrow at a beautiful park for a family session with mom, dad and doggie Remi–looking forward to it!
Small delay posting contest entries…
Shellie November 17, 2009 10:59 am
Technical difficulties! We’ll be adding extra days of voting once entires are posted. Thanks for your patience!!
We photographed the sweetest little family on Saturday for a Christmas card image–thanks again A and G! Their little man was so smart and curious–he was so much fun and such a handsome little guy! These are my two favorites:
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You all look great, good job Shellie.
25th Annual Dayspring Holiday Boutique | Tempe Event
Shellie November 13, 2009 12:30 pm
Tom and I had a great time last night taking some images of the Holiday Boutique at Dayspring Methodist in Tempe. They had lots of beautiful items–I’m heading back to pick up a few things! :) I haven’t retouched these yet but I put together a quick slideshow and I pulled these images from that.
The slideshow is available here. Thanks to everyone who put up with us at the event last night! We did our best to capture the evening without being in the way! ;)
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Okay, that slide-show just put me in the Holiday Spirit!! Wonderful shots that capture the spirit of the season and the event.
Hello world!
Shellie November 12, 2009 12:50 pm
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Pretty Lily | Gilbert Family Photographer
Shellie November 9, 2009 10:18 am
Baby Lily visited us in the studio on Sunday and she brought along her wonderful parents! What a gorgeous family! Lily is a little doll and did so well–we had a wonderful time. Here’s a quick peek for you guys!! :D Thanks again for coming to see us!
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Look at those eyes! She’s gorgeous – and what a beautiful family. Great work!
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WOW.. look how cute is she.. Those eyes… that expression.. Priceless.. Mom is going to love.
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What a beautiful family! Mom and dad will love these!
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I love that gaze in #2!! What an adorable family!
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Gorgeous work! She is precious!
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Beautiful family, they will be thrilled with your captures!
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She is so cute. She looks like the Gerber baby in that second one!
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I just love her sweet little smile in the first shot. What a cutie she is!
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I am speechless with how lovely Lily is in these photos. The family portrait explains it all. The three of you are amazingly beautiful to me…
Out on a Limb | Phoenix Headshot Photography
Shellie November 8, 2009 7:54 am
Tom and I had the pleasure of meeting with Shawn late this afternoon and I just have one for now, but had to share it. Brave Shawn came up with this idea and asked if we could light it–and of course I eagerly said “YES!!” Tom was a little worried Shawn would fall into the water but after Shawn told us it was only about a foot deep, Tom felt better and assumed his own position precariously perched on the steep slope right at the edge of the water (hey….someone had to hold our off-camera flash rig and it wasn’t gonna be me!! ;) )
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Awesome shot! Love the lighting!!!
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Incredible shot. I’m really looking forward to the rest of them, too! Thank you, Shellie and Tom.
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What an incredible shot!
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Absolutely adorable! Thank you so much, you did a great job! Looking forward to seeing the rest!