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I cannot believe that I have managed to neglect this blog! I am horrible about updating my family blog, but never this one. I didn’t realize how much of a whirlwind December would turn out to be and now, it is just about over. At one point I had a session every single day for 8 days. Then I got a week to catch up and upload all of my client galleries and now I am pushing through to update the last 5 I pulled out a few days ago. Where is the wipes forehead smiley when you need one? :)

In the past month I have been blessed to have 4 different newborn sessions (one of which were twin girls). PLUS, I was able to do a labor a delivery session. I am most excited about doing those!

I have so many exciting things to be offering in the 2011 year, I just cannot stand it. One of the main things that I will be offering are wall gallery consultations with every session booked. What is that? Well, way too often I hear from my clients that they still have not put up their prints that they ordered from a previous session ((gasp)). I started to realize that most of my clients love their prints, but have no idea how or where to display them. So, starting in 2011, if you book a session with me, when your gallery is finished, I will arrange a time to meet with you in your home. We will view all of your pictures from our session and I will be there to help you decide what you want to do with them. I will come with many different framing options and samples, or if you want to do your own frames, then I will help you design your wall gallery. I will still offer the options to view your galleries online in a password protected gallery on my website.

I am also really excited about the frames I have to offer. So many different styles, colors, etc. They are to die for. If you need help with framing or wall gallery ideas, please don’t hesitate to call me or email me. I can still come out and help you figure out what to do with those naked walls even if you have not had a session with me. :)

I will not start updating my calendar for the new year until sometime in February. Available session dates will begin sometime in March. I am taking it slow and easy for the next couple of months to focus on the family and all 5 of our birthdays (whew). I will still be keeping up with my clients who are in the middle of their Baby’s First Year Packages as well as any maternity newborn pictures that just can’t wait. :) If you need to book a session and just cannot wait until March, please email me and I will see what I can do to fit you in.

Thank you to all of my wonderful clients. 2010 proved to be a Bang! I hope to see you all in front of my camera in 2011!

One of the favorite parts of my job is being able to find little random locations wherever I am. Sure, there are a ton out there that many photographers frequent, even I do, but every now and then I find a random one for a quick session and fall in love with it. Who knew that a small corner of a baseball park could turn out like this?

Here’s {C}, yet another blue-eyed beauty that has come upon my blog. She has clear blue eyes, and you better watch out because she has been known to lock them onto you and pick up every move you make. The ears and eyes on this kid are amazing. (mostly in a good way, but sometimes you forget how much she picks up) Lol!

Take a peak!

girl dancing in tutu with sunflare

girl in tutu

little girl in sun

little 5 year old

blue eyed girl

Such a fun session. Even the patient on-lookers were good for quick shots.

little boy and girl in wagon

{C}’s little sister.

cute little girl in sunflare

I don’t need any words for this one.

little boy and girl kissing

Last, but not least, I have been talking up a storm about a new product I have to offer. Here is a big hint as to what it is. Details will follow soon, as well as information on where you can find the silent auction to get one of these, a full session and a print to go in it. LOVE them! Pictures from my wall soon to come!

whimsical picture frame

Wow, what a wonderfully busy summer the boys and I have had. It is coming to a close and my first born is starting Kindergarten on Monday. I cannot believe it!

I hope that everyone has enjoyed their summer like we did. Just wanted to give a quick shout to let you know what to look forward to in the upcoming months. I will start announcing and restructuring in the next couple of weeks, so check back soon.

1. I will be continuing my “For the Teachers” promotion throughout the school year. Be on the lookout for June’s Spotlight Teacher as well as August’s Spotlight teacher. I’ll have them up on the blog soon. I will re-open the form in September for October’s Teacher, so be ready to nominate your very hardworking and special educator.

2. I will be restructuring my pricing, as of September 1st. Any sessions booked before then will be locked into the current pricing even if your session is held after the pricing changes occur.

3. I plan on offering Back-to-School Minis in September. Sessions will be about 20 minutes and pricing will be built as a package (session and prints). There will be limited sessions, so be ready to grab one while you can.

4. I will also be offering Halloween/Fall Minis and they will work a lot like the Back-to-School Minis.

5. Now is the time to start thinking about your Holiday portraits. Stephanie Shirley Photography will be doing portraits through the first week of December and then will shut down until after the holidays.I will be updating the schedule within the next couple of weeks that will run through December.

6. I plan on bringing Thirsty Thursdays back, so if you are craftastic and would liked to be hosted on the blog to strut your stuff, shoot me an email and I will start getting a schedule going. (info@stephanieshirley.com)

6. Lastly, I am adding more products to the boutique and I cannot wait to show them to you!