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Why does Custom Portraiture cost so much?

I have brought this to attention to educate you, the client, why Custom Portraiture can be costly... remember this is a business not a hobby. I strive to do my best and bring you the best products that will last for generations. I have received permission to use this link from author of the article: Marianne Drenthe from www.professionalchildphotographer.com

Please read the following article that will explain "Behind the Scenes of a Photography Business...". Click on the paragraph below...

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Newborn: Miss K. 3 Days Old

My youngest and tiniest client yet! Such a precious little baby. I can't stress enough to Mom's and Dad's to schedule your Newborn session as soon as you are home. She would just curl up into the tiniest ball and let me position her any which way! You may remember the Little Man in the picture? He has graced my Blog several times before! Such a Beautiful family and thank you for the opportunity to capture the special moments between you! Enjoy your Sneak Peek!

{ THE Store }

S.M.P. is now offering Art prints (UV sprayed and mounted for protection), Storyboards, Newborn & Senior Annoucement Cards and Christmas Cards on fine papers (you have to see them to believe the quality! Nothing like you'll find in a store.) I am also offering Custom Coffee Table Albums and Canvases that are a "Ready to hang" fashion- the image wraps around the wooden frame and needs no framing! This is the finest quality Canvas that I have seen and I have brought it to you! Coming soon, I will be offering an Album that is hand-made to order and is imported from Australia. Cover options for this Album are premium leather, linen and shimmer. This stunning album also features a Custom designer box for storage and presentation. I have ordered a Studio sample and the Album should be arriving in 4-6weeks. (Yup, that's how long it takes b/c it is custom hand-made!) Stay tuned for pictures. I have researched for MONTHS to bring you the finest quality material and you will not be disappointed in these products.

FEATURE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE: Canvas and Custom Coffee Table Book. (See pictured below) - 10% Courtesy for the Featured items for the month of June (may not be combined with any other offers)


Please email for a Brochure that has a detailed description of every item offered with a picture for clarification.

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Policy Update

After long consideration, I have decided to offer Digital Negatives in packages. With all the technology available today, I felt it would best suit myself and you (the client) if you have digital negatives. You'll be able to post them on your Myspace, show them on your camera phone, email to relatives or print out (30) 5x7's -if that's what you wish. However, I will be very strict about Copyright Laws. This is to protect my Name and Livelihood. You will have a "Limited Use License." This means you may only print them up to size 8x10 and not alter the images in anyway. You will not be given full-resolution files and I will not guarentee the size beyond an 8x10. All enlargements must be ordered through S.M.P., where I have complete control over the quality of the image using the original full-resolution file.
( Even though you bought the digital negative, the Copyright still belongs to Shannon Marie Photography.) This information is to educate you, the Client, and to protect my business. Thank you for understanding!