Well shucks! I have some great clients out there! I just found out that not only have I been nominated for Red Tricycle's Totally Awesome Awards, I'm a finalist! How exciting! So a big "Thank You" to all of you who have already voted. And if you haven't had a chance to vote yet, I've added a link here to make it easy for you! Please take a moment, and vote for me! Thank you sooooo much!
~Sandra
It has been such an amazingly beautiful fall here in Seattle. What did we have? Like, 50 days without rain? So when I woke up on Saturday morning to the stormy skies, I was a little scared. I had a full weekend on the books! I was worried that I'd have to reschedule all of my shoots. But luckily we are hardy folk here in the Northwest and the weekend went on as planned. And what I quickly remembered once I started working is how much I LOVE shooting on stormy, rainy days! Such soft light! It's so pretty! And moody! And beautiful! And I know I sound a little crazy but... I've actually missed it. And I'm glad it's back.
So, every year I'm asked if I design Holiday cards for my clients... and I've never done it. But this year, that is gonna change! Because I have fallen in LOVE with these holiday templates! What makes them so great is that you can customize each one to fit a particular image! That means truly one-of-a-kind designs! I'll be offering them this year at my mini-sessions on November 10th and 11th, and to all my clients who come in for family photos! Cards are designed with a custom image on the front and custom greeting on the back, and then are printed professionally on a beautiful cardstock and delivered with matching envelopes. They are available in packs of 25 for $70! Whoohoo!
Fall is here! And isn’t it glorious!I really do love this time of year! And for those of you who love it too, I’ve put together a list of my favorite places for taking fall family photos. Here it is:
The Ballard Locks – Gorgeous trees and paved (none muddy) paths make this my number one favorite spot for taking fall photos.
Golden Gardens – Great spot for an evening/sunset session! Sooo pretty
Carkeek Park – I love Carkeek because it has a great beach, and beautiful trees. The best of both worlds!
The Arboretum – LOVE! Trees, cute benches, water, tall grass… it’s just fantastic!
The Olympic Sculpture Park – Want something a little more urban? Then the OSP is your place.
Gasworks Park – A classic! It's always a little windy (which I love) and it's a great spot for views of the city!
Highland Park - Best in the morning for great views of the city and pretty, pretty light!
Be sure to call or email today to get yourself on the books!
And don’t forget that I am now booking for both my Fall Mini- Sessions (Nov. 10th and 11th $150 per sitting) and for Santa photos (Nov. 24th from 9 to 4. Packages start at $30)
Thank you and have a great day!
~ Sandra
I had the loveliest maternity session this morning with this beautiful, soon-to-be mother of twins and her adorable two year old son! Love!
Back in the day, it was the norm for a bride and groom to come into a photographer's studio and pose for formal portraits. The practice of "wedding photojournalism" (that we see all the time now) is really a pretty new idea. And while I love the story telling element of photojournalism, I feel like there is a romance and beauty of old school wedding portraits that has been lost. It has been my dream for a long time now to photograph a bride and groom in this old-timey way (but with a modern twist). Away from the stress and craziness of a wedding day... just simple, classic, beautiful portraits. The kind that will hang on your walls and be passed down to your grandchildren. These were shot in the awesome Pioneer Square studio of my good friend and fellow photographer Christina Mallet. This entire session was shot on film using my beloved 1953 Rolleiflex and my Mamiya 645. I love them all! And I would like to say a big "thank you" to Katy and Derek (the lovely bride and groom) for putting up with Christina and I and all of our shenanigans! I had a blast!!
October 1st! I can hardly believe it! Soon it will be Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and then Christmas!!! Whew. This is without a doubt my favorite time of the year! I love all the celebrations that are on the horizon! And, let me remind you, that October is the PERFECT month to come in for holiday photos! I still have a few spots open! So send me an email today, and get on the books!
Also, I'm excited to announce, that I'm now booking for Mini Sessions and Santa Photos!
Mini Sessions will be held on November 10th and 11th. Each session is 15 minutes long and comes with 20 finished images in an online gallery. These sessions are only $150!! A steal, I know! You can add a CD of printable jpegs for an additional $100. And because I love giving back to my community, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Greenwood Elementary School!
Santa Photos will be held on November 24th from 9:00 to 4:00. This one-day-only event is easily the highlight of my year! These are by-appointment Santa photos! No standing in line. No tired, stressed out kids. Just fun, goodie-bags, and a chance for a little one-on-one time with Jolly Old St. Nick. Each year we donate a portion of the proceeds to charity. This year we will be donating to Rite Care of Washington, an amazing non-profit that provides speech services to children with profound speech and language delays (like my son Harvey) . These children get quality, state-of-the-art treatment at no cost to their families. They are amazing!
There are still spots open for both events, so email me today to sign up!
I'm in a giving sort of mood. So, my dear reader, I've decided to give away a portrait session to one lucky person! Woohoo! What does a portrait session include? An hour with me and my camera in my studio or at a Seattle location of your choice, an online gallery to share with family and friends, and a coffee table book of 20 of your favorite images! (a $350 value)
How do you get in on this sweet deal? It's simple! Just sign up! The winner will be chosen randomly from among the peeps on my newsletter list. So if you want a chance to win, just get your name on the list. If you already get my newsletter, then you are already eligible to win! How great is that? And as an added bonus, by signing up for my newsletter you'll be privy to all of the special deals, sales and events that I offer throughout the year!
I'll be announcing the winner in my October 1st newsletter (pssst... that's tomorrow, so sign up today!).
So sign up now! And remember, sharing is caring, so spread the word! Tweet! Like! Pin! Tell all of your friends! This is going to be great!
~Sandra
I LOVE this time of year! And the Ballard Locks is probably my favorite location. The trees are to die for! As is this little 18 month old baby!! Such a cutie!!
We have the best parks here in Seattle! A new favorite of mine is the Olympic Sculpture Park!
It's so cool!
