New blog address! Take note, this is the last post on this page...

Hello Peeps! Alittle bit longer than I expected but it is finished! The NEW, IMPROVED blog for Shannon Marie Photography! Blogger has been fun but I have grown and need more room.

Take note because you will not see anymore updated posts on this old blogger.

The new address you say?
the NEW blog


www.shannonmariephotography.com/blog
Easy huh?

Come on over, check it out! Very modern, stylish and easy to navigate!
Featuring:
* BIGger photos
* Contact Me page
* Secure Ordering forms! No longer have the need to email me your selection and potentially miss things. Just fill out the form- it will walk you through ordering!
* Easy to email and Facebook posts for sharing
* Oh, and please feel free to post a comment! A new feature after each Blog post!
* and much, much MORE!

And to make it fun... for the next week, every person who signs up to follow with the Automatic Blog update will receive (1) complimentary Digi Negative printable up to 5x7 + Facebook file (same image as Digi Negative)!

Rules, you say?
* You may use your (1) Digi Negative for a past or future session
* The session must have been within ONE year of today's date: 8/27/2010
* If you are using it for a Past session, you may only choose one session to upload. (For those of you who are S.M.P. repeater's) ;-)
* For PAST session's: The Gallery will only be active for 24 hours. No exceptions. You will receive an email of your start date so take note of your date for the Gallery to start because the clock is ticking. It is your responsibility to let me know if you cannot view the Gallery or if you need a different start date.
* Cannot be used with any other promo's or redeemed for cash. ;-)
* Also, receive a $25 Gift voucher to use towards a FUTURE session with S.M.P.
* And, as always, receive a $50 Gift voucher for every friend who purchases a session with Shannon Marie Photography!

Go to the homepage and at the end of my little welcome speech you will see a link for the automatic blog updates. Once you have given your information you MUST activate the subscription by clicking on the email you will receive in your inbox. Without approving the email, you have not completed the subscription!

I look forward to seeing you on the other side! ;-)

Warmly,

Shannon

Makin' some changes around here

I haven't posted in awhile because I wanted to post my recent work.... on a BRAND new Blog coming soon! Be on the look out for a new design with much larger photos, comment section and more information... all on a new address! I have a "major award" {couldn't resist saying that} to announce on the new Blog for everyone who participates in signing up again for auto updates!

So, stay tuned for instructions on where to go because you won't be coming back here for very long. Should happen in the next 2-3 weeks. Also, I will be announcing a new Model search on the new blog as well...

So, stay alert, because you will receive another post with the new address.

Children's Mini Session

So... normally, I hold back on my absolute favorite photo till after the parents see their Gallery. However, because I made the family hike from one side of Longwood Gardens to the other side just for this meadow shot, I have to, need to, want to, post this photograph. Beautiful Mama is pregnant and walking in heels because she rushed from work and super sweet Dad is carrying my props. The Star of the Show is just as happy and lovely as can be. The way the sun is creating a halo around her head, wildflowers in the background and her perfect pose and beauty just melts my heart. Thank you "V" Family for being such great troopers and hiking all that way just for my Meadow shot. I think it was worth it... Warmly, Shannon

Children's Mini Session

This is my second time photographing the "D" Family and the boys have grown so much! The kids were such troopers being that it was still a humid night and the parents were troopers as well when I pulled out the Ginormous lollipops! It was a blessing and a curse because it kept the kids in one place but they didn't want to let them go! ;-) I had a blast and I captured many smiles that evening! Enjoy the "D" Family! Warmly, Shannon

Office will be Closed for Vacay

I will be closing the office Saturday, July 3rd through Monday, July 12th. All emails and phone calls will be returned on Tuesday, July 13th. My DH, Joe, and I are taking a much needed break from reality. ;-) Please make sure all orders are placed before I leave. Otherwise, we will have to wait till after I return.
Thank you for your patience during this time!

And because I can't post without a picture- how about I post {3}? Admittedly, I have been really crushing on color photographs with my Newborns lately. And so, to change up my pattern, I am posting the Bare Baby Womb photos this time... {Sigh} Aren't they adorable? ;-) Enjoy! Warmly, Shannon

Newborn Session: Miss Georgia 7 Days New

I appreciate everyone's patience with me as I catch up my sessions! Meet Miss Georgia who was 7 Days New and was so curly and moldable. She was so much fun to photograph and the parents were open to idea's- which I just LOVE! Here's just one of my Fav's... you'll have to wait to see all the other great photos! Enjoy! ;-) Warmly, Shannon

Newborn Session: Meet Alexandra 8 Days New

I'm alittle bit behind on posting and I appreciate everyone's patience! Meet Miss Alexandra, 8 Days New. She has two beautiful older sisters and one handsome older brother as well. Isn't she the cutest just bundled up sleeping? I love those cheeks! I am incredibly lucky to have this job! Enjoy your Sneak Peek! Warmly, Shannon

Newborn Session: Miss Lillie 4 days New

Remember the beautiful couple from the Mini Pregnancy session's? Well, meet Miss Lillie, named after her great-grandmother. She is 4 days New in the photographs and ofcourse I have to mention her full head of hair! I'm alittle behind and thank you to the parents for being patient for their Sneak Peek! I think she looks like SNow White with her full head of hair and full lips. ;-) She was a Doll to work with and loved to be on her tummy! She would zonk out right after feeding and boy was she hungry! ;-) Enjoy the capture and stay tuned for more! Warmly, Shannon

Mini Session: Pregnancy

We completed B. & J.'s 2nd Mini Session indoors. Very fun and artsy! We played around with wraps and dresses. I will be posting more from tonight's session on Facebook tomorrow in honor of Mother's Day and you won't want to miss them! B. and J. you guys looked wonderful again and I just love the photos!

If you are not a Fan on Facebook, please join Clicking Here to redirect to the www.facebook.com/shannonmariephotography page

Let's play a game... when you join, please email me at shannonmariephoto AT yahoo.com the person who referred you. The person with the most referrals AND **ALL** the people that joined as a Fan under that person will receive a complimentary 8x12 Art Print from their next Shannon Marie Photography session.
* Cannot be redeemed for cash or traded for another item
* Cannot be used on past sessions
* Must still meet ala cart minimum
* Names must match the Fan list on FB and the email sent

Deadline: Friday, May 14th

And because postings aren't any fun without a Photograph... here's one for you! Don't miss out on more postings tomorrow!

Mini Pregnancy Session

I just had to post this on Facebook and my Blog. I just loved the tenderness and passion this couple oozed. Very natural in front of the camera! This was an outdoor sunset Mini Preg session. I have so many great captures but I just needed to post this capture! Stay tuned for many more postings from this killer session. They will also be doing an indoor artsy session later this week and ofcourse their Newborn session. I know what they are having but you'll have to stay tuned! lol Enjoy! - Shannon

Newborn session: Mister Remington * 5 days New

Meet Mister Remington, 5 days New at the session. He was such a Dream to work with... slept sooo soundly. {Book your Newborn session in the first week they are born and they are sooo sleepy for their session.} We got so many different variety of photos with cocoons and hats! My Fav! Here are just a couple from the Fantastic session. I posted a new & different photo on Facebook so be sure to check it out there: Click Here to direct you to Facebook page





Enjoy H & M!
Warmly,
Shannon

Local Auction to benefit Copeland Run

Hello my Readers! I've been neglecting my Blog! It has been a crazy Spring and I hope everyone enjoyed the Bea-U-tiful weather we had for Easter!

I am excited to be donating a Package to the local Copeland Run Academy school for Children which is a Non-Profit Educational Corporation. To help offset school expenses they hold an annual Silent Auction. This year's Auction will go towards a new playground for the children. The Silent Auction will be held in Downingtown, PA on April 24th, 2010 at the United Sports Training Center.

I will be donating a Mini Session, 2 Digi Negatives, 8x10 Art Print and a custom Frame-Love 8x10 frame.
You may check out other Fabulous donations to the Silent Auction at Click Here For Copeland Run Academy Silent Auction information
I wish I could be there to see all the excitement but I will be dontating my Dental Hygiene skills to the Dentistry from the Heart day (free dental care to our local communities) at Thorndale Dental Associates.

I hope you will be able to attend this worthy cause! If not, please pass this on to your friends and family.

p.s. Be on the look-out... I have some new curly beautiful babies to show-off!


Warmly,

Shannon

Exciting News: I'm being Featured!

It is officially 2 years since I started this adventure and I am so blessed to have met so many wonderfuly people along the way. My business is strictly by word of mouth. I do not advertise in publications, and so I have grown only because of such great people like yourselves spreading the word.

Well... one of the professional labs I use for my products contacted me about an Image Box I recently submitted. They would like to feature it at WPPI: Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. It is one of the largest vendor and training venues for Professional Photographers. You can find out about WPPI here clicking here to go to the WPPI homepage.

Now, I can only take partial credit. The template was professionally designed by Sarah Gourdie a designer and photographer but the images are mine! ;-) My images will be in front of thousands! of photographers. This is Hollywood for us Photographers where the biggest and brightest of the industry will be there.

Here is the Image Box recently designed and will be featured at WPPI

Announcing Mini Sessions

Well, I hope you are enjoying the nice sunny weather today! Seems like the rest of the week is going to be interesting with mix of rain and/or snow.

I have made a few changes for 2010. I have changed my Collection pricing to include more digital negatives and some of the Collections offer a print credit to use as the Client would like. I think this is working out nicely because the client gets to make more choices of what suits *your* needs.

I will also be offering Mini Sessions- permanently now. Mini sessions are $50 for a 45 minute session. Please note, Mini Sessions will be held on Fridays only. You will be shown 6-10 images in your online Private Gallery. This is perfect for: Pregnancy sessions, 6-9 month old, one year and 18 month old, toddler and just because you want to update your wall with a few new photographs. There is a $150 minimum order for Mini Sessions.

Just a note, April is Booked! If you are Pregnant and expecting, please contact me before your Baby arrives to book your baby's Newborn session. This ensures that I will be available when the baby is 3-10 days New.

And just because I can't post without a picture, here is our little boy: Remy LeBeau! ;-)
He is a Toy Poodle and we got him the day after Christmas when he was 8 weeks old. He is now 4 months old and he is such a Joy to have and super smart! He knows fetch, give, sit, stay, down, come and shake! Excuse the haircut- Mommy did the best she could with a wiggly, wild dog. ;-)

Newborn Session: Mister Brian, 10 days New

Meet Mister Brian, he was three weeks early but at 10 days old he was sleeping like a Champ (at least for me, lol) and was still really curly and moldable. I love the photograph of Mister Brian curled up in Mom's hands. So precious. I can say that about a boy right, being precious and all? lol Enjoy your sneak peek Mom and Dad and watch for www.facebook.com.shannonmariephotography for more Sneak Peeks. - Shannon

Meet Mister Chase - Newborn session 10 days New

Meet Chase... my first Newborn client of Twenty Ten. He was actually born 2 days before Christmas and three weeks early. He is just a little peanut at 6lbs but he has the longest legs. He slept beautifully through the session... not a peep! Isn't he the cutest little baby? Such a wonderful baby... ;-) Enjoy your Sneak Peek Mom and Dad! - Shannon

Little Sleeping Prince


All squishy like in the womb!