Studio Lights!

I FINALLY have the adapter I needed to make my studio lights work.  These pictures of my daughter are just a first attempt, but I am so excited to practice and get better!  This is an EXCELLENT alternative to that horrible summer heat.  Speaking of which, I am taking the summer OFF of taking outdoor pictures.  If you don't know already I am pregnant!  I'm 22 weeks now, which means that in a couple months I will just be too big and pregnant to be outside in the heat.  I will be taking appointments through the end of April.  After that I will only be doing newborns, and other shoots that I can do indoors (with air conditioning!).  So, here is your alternative!  It is so fun for me, I can't wait to practice some more!!

Davies Family

This adorable little family was one of my giveaway winners! They made my job so easy yesterday. Just look how adorable they are!

And my goodness, these girls are so precious!

I had a blast yesterday guys, I hope you enjoy these pictures!

Selfie

I'm sorry for the lack of posts, it's just been really slow lately!  So slow in fact, that I resorted to taking pictures of myself!  haha.  I'm never one to like pictures of myself, but I'm really pleased with how these turned out!  It's amazing what good lighting and photoshop can do!

If you're interested in a session, please book now!  This wonderful weather won't last forever!

Now offering...

Professional Prints!

"Why professional prints?  Why would I print through you when other places are cheaper?"

Professional prints are printed with highest quality professional printers, they use only the best paper to ensure a true representation of of skin tone and colors.  All prints are archival quality, which means the color will never fade, no matter how long you have them.  Professional prints are always inspected by REAL people to make sure it meets the lab's standards.  Non-professional labs and one-hour kiosks are great for shapshots, but they DO NOT accurately display the time and energy I put into making your images beautiful.  They are based on volume, not quality, and therefore their prints are very inconsistent.  Please treasure your images and my standard of work enough to print through professional labs.

Print Prices

Printed on professional quality E-surface paper.  Accurate color, realistic saturation, excellent neutral flesh reproduction, and greater intensity are just a few of the benefits of E-Surface paper.  Also printed with a slight linen texture.

     4x6         $1.50

5x7         $3

8x10       $5

11x14     $15

16x20     $25

20x 24    $40

Wallets (set of 20)   $10

Want it Metallic?  Metallic paper uses a patented combination of film and laminate layers resulting in striking three-dimensional images. Its unique pearlescent surface, resistance to tearing and curling, and ultra-bright backgrounds make it an exceptional paper.

--Add $.50 per print 8x10's and under. 11x14 and up add $3. Trust me, it's worth it!  This is my favorite paper!

Suede Hard Cover Books

A timeless way to display 20 of your images, customized with foil stamping.

5x5      $35

8x8      $45

10x10  $45

8.5x11  $45

Canvas Gallery Wraps:

An elegant and stunning way to exhibit your photos.

8x10      $70

11x14    $90

16x20      $110

20x24      $130

And the winner is....

Congratulations Heidi!  You've won a photo shoot, a disc with 10 images, and a free 8x10!  I'm so excited!  Contact me soon to set up your shoot!

And just for fun, I decided to throw in a RUNNER UP!   This person will receive her session for 50% off!  And that person is...

Thanks again to everyone who entered, and just because I love you all so much I'll throw in a bonus gift for anyone who entered:  a free 8x10 with your session!  Contact me soon to book your sessions, this wonderful Arizona weather won't last long!  Lets take advantage of it while we still can!

I Heart Faces Challenge: "Smile"

This weeks I Heart Faces challenge is "smile"  so I thought I would enter this picture of cute little Kendall I took awhile back.  It's one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken, and I thought it was a perfect fit for this challenge.  Keep your fingers crossed!  Hope I win!

Excited for 2011!

Happy New Year everyone!  

I had an awesome Christmas break, but now I'm ready to get back behind the camera! I'm so excited for this new year and for all the changes it will bring.  One of my main goals this year is to become a better photographer!  I learn something new everyday with this hobby and I just LOVE it.  This year I will be getting some studio lights and backdrops!  So keep your eye out for that, because I will be needing some models to practice on.  I'm very excited for this because not only will it improve my newborn shoots, but it will be an excellent alternative for those scorching summer months!  Also, this year I will be offering prints!  You can still purchase a cd with your images on it, but if you're wanting high quality professional prints from your sessions, I'll now be a one stop shop for you!  Prices for prints to be posted soon.

So... to kick everything off, I thought I'd start this year out with my very first......(drumroll)....

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GIVEAWAY!

This giveaway will include one 30 minute to 1 hour session, a cd with 10 professionally edited images, and a free 8x10 print!

Wanna win?  There are  5  ways you can enter!  The more things you do, the more entries you get!

1. leave a comment here!

2.  Post about this giveaway (with a link back here) in your facebook status.  Leave a comment telling
 me you did so.

3.  Blog about this (with a link here) giveaway.  Leave a comment here telling me you did so.

4.  Become a follower of this blog!  Leave a comment telling me that you are a follower.

5.  And for an extra 3 entries....book a session with me!  (Serious inquires only please.  I don't want people booking for the extra entries and then canceling...not cool.)

There you go!  You have the opportunity to get a whopping 8 entries!   This giveaway is for those that live here in the valley, and just for fun I'll include those that live in the Gila Valley and in the White Mountains, Snowflake area.  I have family there I need to visit anyway :)

 This giveaway applies to a children, family, maternity, senior pictures, or engagment session--but not newborn, weddings (I don't do weddings yet anyway), or large groups.  I will, however, give you a big discount on a newborn session if you win and this is what you're needing.

I'll leave the entries open for two weeks and will pick the winner on Saturday, January 22nd!

Good luck!!