Change, Butterlies, & PASS

So, my heart is pounding, and my fingers are acting like they got butterflies in them. (And you thought they just stuck around in your stomach..) I've gone over and over in my head how to type up this blog and I have even put it off all day. (Partly because I had no internet, partly because, well..I'm a little anxious, and when I'm anxious I procrastinate....not a good combination is it?)

Saritney has decided to make some changes, ones that we are sure will benefit our clients and us.

So we've imagined the scenario, you get your pictures taken, which, we know, it's a stressful day, sometimes week, as you go through deciding what to wear, what to bring, and try to make everyone happy and look forward to the day. Then it comes, you get your pictures taken, realized, wow, these two girls are amazing! (haha, okay, so, you may not always think that.....) You had some fun, realized we aren't your normal type of portrait photographers and now you can't wait to see your pictures. Then comes the process of deciding. What to buy, what to buy, what to buy. Don't you deserve to own every single one of those pictures that are in your finished gallery?

You stressed, you smiled, you shined, you s...s.. I can't think of another s word to make this catchy. Maybe you don't want every picture printed out, but you simply want to have it forever. To look at, to share with friends on facebook. So you decide to order a CD. But here comes the hassle of trying to keep up with it. Downloading it onto your computer, passing it around to family and friends but making sure none of them lose it. (because, let's be honest, we all have that one cousin that our toes curl when we let them borrow something...will they give it back????)

Okay, okay, girls, get on it with? What's your point, and what are the changes??

Sorry, Sorry...I know I rattle alot...

Now we are offering a PASS gallery with every session. Not sure what PASS is?
Check out this link: http://gallery.passpremier.com/
But..the simple explanation of what PASS is: the new shoot and share revolution. It allows you the ability to download all your pictures directly to your computer, iphone, or ipad. Share with your friends on facebook and twitter. Giving you (and if you chose, your friends and family will be able to do it too) the rights and ability to print. It's the new modern way to always have your pictures at your fingertips.

So now we charge a flat rate. $500 for your session, but this includes, all your pictures, along with printing rights. It also allows your friends and family to be able to download your pictures directly from your PASS gallery and print the pictures they want as well. (This is optional, only if you decide you want this available) and it comes with a gift from us too! A 3x3 brag book, with 5-10 of your favorite pictures. (which, they are waaayyy adorable, I'm ordering one myself, and I'll have to share pictures of it!)

This also goes for our Wedding Packages, it includes a PASS Gallery, along with a 8x10 50 page photobook. We've simplified to two different Packages. HUGS or KISSES and both come with the gallery but offer a few differences depending on the needs of our bride and groom.

All updates can be found on our website: www.saritneyphotography.com (Unless you use the Rockmelt browser, it's for some odd reason, not updated...can someone say weird?!)

Our goal is to give our clients amazing pictures that they will cherish forever, at a fair price. One that will be affordable for our clients, and one that will help us continue to do what we love. Photography is something we both cherish, and getting to meet the people we meet, and capture their laughs, tears, and kisses, is what we want to continue to do as long as we can. The idea of not being able to continue doing that, tears my heart strings, and makes me think out of tune.

We are looking forward to this spring season, and we already have some amazing sessions and weddings booked! To all our clients, past and future, you mean the world to us! Thank you.

Week 13- Photographers Choice

Sara

Am so blessed to be able to see this face everyday. He lights up my world.

Britney

She dreamt of a world,

in peaceful serenity.

Frozen in time,

free from casualty.

Bet ya didn't know I knew how to float in mid-air did you? hehehe
I have been wanting to try this shot forever, so I took advantage of this week's theme to give it a try!


Be sure to check out our friend Kim's page for her theme picture this week!
http://kimhillphotography.com/blog/

Next Theme: MUSIC

Week 12- Spring

Sara
First off, sorry for my absence last week. The week got away from me.. and late Tuesday night I was trying my hardest to think of something creative.... all I got was a couple of cute pictures of my cats... So I just skipped. This week isn't much better, I forgot my camera (again) and so these lovely beauties are from my phone.

Spring, to us, means lots of time at the park. We got to go with some of our best buds yesterday and soaked up the sun.

Britney

I've really enjoyed the one day of Spring we got to experience down here. Today is the first day of Spring, yet, somehow, it feels like it's already Summer. Ladies & Gents, be sure to stock up on ice, gatorade, flip flops, and icecream, it's gonna be one hot Summer!

Spring is my favorite, and even though I like to think outside the box with my pictures, I decided to stay inside the box this week, and just take pictures that make me smile. :)

Don't forget to check out our friend Kim's blog!! http://kimhillphotography.com/blog/?p=302

The First Look (at the rest of your life)

 He stared out into the empty open field. The sun glistening through the trees, the wind combing through his hair. The only thing causing a stir was the thudding of his heart. Nervously twisting his hands into each other, he suddenly heard it. The bustling of her dress.  Her soft steps as she walked towards him. Her slight timid giggles, knowing in just moments he would get to see her.  She came up from behind him, giving him goose bumps as her delicate hands touched his back and she whispered in his ear.
She could hear his heart thudding. It made her smile, because it was in rhythm with her own. All morning she had spent preparing for this moment.  Ever since he proposed she had anticipated this minute. No, all her life, she waited for this day. She bit her lip, tapped him on his back, and waited for him to turn around.

This was it…

He turned around to see his bride. To see the woman he could not believe he would get to spend every day with for the rest of his life. His heart skipped a beat. He swallowed hard, he couldn’t let the tears show. She was, for lack of better words, simply, beautiful. Her eyes shined brighter than the sun that shined through her hair. Her smile was as big as it was the day they met.
He swooped her up in his arms, they kissed, and held each other for a few quiet moments. Laughing, smiling, wiping away tears, kissing some more, and finally letting out those breaths they held in all morning.
The next few minutes, holding each other’s hands, they talked about how her mother cried when she put her veil on. And laughed over the crazy stories his best man kept telling. This would be one of the rare quiet moments these two souls in love would have that day. And they enjoyed every second of it.

Something they would not have had if they did not choose for a First Look. If they waited to see each other until the moment she walked down the aisle, he would not have gotten to swoop her into his arms like he so desperately wanted to the instant he saw her.

Do you want those private moments together? To kick those nerves to the corner, and, yeah, I’ll say it, have a make out session before the time of the Big Walk comes? Then trust us when we say, trust your photographer, and break tradition. Be the modern Bride we know you are, see each other before-hand. Have a First Look. Because really, every single one of you, deserves this.

                                         

                        

                     

Week 11 - Big & Little

Be sure to check out our Friend Kim's Page to see how she did this week's theme! http://kimhillphotography.com/blog/?p=296

Next weeks theme: Spring!


Britney

I had such a cute picture in mind...but neither my stupid cat or my stubborn horse would cooperate..but just know...if they had....It probably would've matched this week's theme much better!
Big Sky, Little Sun Flare ;)
Sounds like an Indian Name if you ask me. :P

Ya know, we see it all the time, we hear it all the time...People tell us...
Stop and Smell the Flowers.
Appreciate the little things in life...
But, How?
How do YOU appreciate those little moments in a week?

Things That Make You Happy?

Things that make me happy.
Sunshine.
Flowers.
Bright Colors.
Laughing.
Friends.
Laughing with Friends.
Yellow.
Strawberries.
Super heroes.
Fuzzy pjs.
Your face.
What makes YOU happy?

Week 10 - Water

Sara 

Water.

It can refresh, renew, revitalize.

It can move mountains,  cause grave damage, destroy completely.

It can keep you alive or cause your end.

And one little drop can break your heart.

Britney

Just sick and tired of it all.

Tornadoes.

They need to leave us all alone.

My heart goes out to all who lost their family, friends, homes, belongings, and sanity as these nasty break outs keep occurring.

Lets hope for a more peaceful Spring.

I tried to get pictures of lightning and rain, but it didn't quite work, I don't have the patience. I apparently...only have patience for puddles. :)




Please be sure to check out our friend Kim's blog for her take on this week's theme!

http://kimhillphotography.com/blog/