Change is Good!

And that's why I have moved my blog over to a bigger and better site! Be sure to update your google reader, address book, etc. to the new blog site address:

www.sarahbrayphotoblog.com

The link on my website has already been changed, so you link to it directly from there if you wish.

So excited about things to come!

XOXO,

Sarah

Holiday Promotions

Special Pricing only applies to sessions booked before December 1st

Option 1: $475

Portrait Session (up to 4 people*)

25 personalized holiday cards (envelopes included)

50% off additional sets of holiday cards

Disk of ALL high resolution images from your session

$75 print credit

Option 2: $300

Portrait Session (up to 4 people*)

25 personalized holiday cards of your choice (includes envelopes)

disk of 5 high resolution images from your session

$50 print credit

Option 3: $225

Portrait Session (up to 4 people*)

25 personalized holiday cards (includes envelopes)

*$15 per additional person

Returning & Existing Clients - please email me for extra special holiday pricing just for you!!

Holiday Cards

Here are the 2009 Holiday Card Designs! I could not be happier with them - though these small pictures don't do them justice (click on image to enlarge.) All cards are printed on press printed paper with your choice of lustre or pearl finish and include envelopes. For those of you who have asked, last year's designs are also still available! Click here to see them. Please see the specifications for each card (ie 5x5 folded) to get an idea of their size. Prices are listed below, but check back for a fab holiday promotion later today!!

Yellow Accordian

White Folded 5x7

Turquoise Swirls Folded 5x7

Teal Peace,Love,Joy Folded 4x5.5
Aqua Swirls 5x5 Trifold
Blue Sunburst 5x5 Trifold

Jewel Tones 5x5 folded

Purple & Lime folded 4x5.5

Prices:

$75.00 per set of 25

$50.00 each additional set of 25

Happy Family

This was a really fun family to work with. The little girl, Spain (love that name) was a little shy at first, but quickly warmed up to me and my camera, especially with my helper, a little stuffed lamb named Nino :) And Caleb, what can I say - he was a trip...SO funny! Mom and Dad could not have been any nicer (and how beautiful is mom?!) Thanks S family for being so wonderful, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!!

Newborn Itty-Bitty

Meet baby Brodie. One of the cutest newborns I've ever seen, in my opinion!! Partly because, well he just is, and partly because he is the newborn son of some of our very dearest friends, Damon and Jessica. I couldn't resist getting my hands on this itty-bitty and he was just so darling! We did a quick little session in between feedings and was so good. Sorry it has taken me forever and a day to get these to you Jess. Hey - at least it's before his first birthday, hehe. Welcome to the world Brodie :)

Had to censor this 1st one for mom and dad :)

PS - Jessica's sister, April, made the adorable hat Brodie is wearing. Check out her Etsy shop!
http://www.mommynamedapril.etsy.com/

Not Your Mom's Senior Photography...

Way back when I was a Senior in high school (we won't mention how long ago that was, wink wink) I remember very vividly having my senior portrait done. It went something like this: show up at the photography studio (along with about a bajillion other seniors), waitwaitwait for your turn, go back into the "studio" area, put a black cape on that had been worn by a million other people (ick) turn head ever so slightly to the left, tilt head, smile, click. The end result? A Senior portrait just like every.body.else. That's why I am so thrilled that today's Seniors want something more unique, creative and personal. I am very excited to be adding this fun dimension to my photography business! I will be looking for a few Senior representatives in March of 2010, so if you will be a Senior next year, or know someone who will be, please get in touch with me to discuss this exciting opportunity! Alex was kind enough to be my model for the day. We had so much fun and she is truly a beautiful girl on the inside, as well as the outside :)Thanks Alex (and Allie!) for being so wonderful to work with (and being willing to try out all of my ideas in the 100 degree weather!). So, without further ado, I present to you: the new Senior portrait:

Little Sweetie

Ah, one year olds....so cute, so fun, so full of energy and always on the go! This little sweetie was no exception. She was on the move, wanting to explore each and every thing she saw. She was also FULL of smiles! I just love happy, happy babies :) They make my job so fun! Big thanks to the N family for letting me capture this precious milestone for you all!!

How..

Can a baby boy be so cute? I mean, look at those eyes! If this doesn't make you swoon, I don't know what will!

A Few Things...

Update on Mini-Sessions:
September Sessions: are booked! I do have one *emergency* slot set aside, so if you had your little heart set on a September mini-session, email me ASAP!
October Mini-Sessions: I have 3 spaces still available:
10/12 at 8:30 am
10/12 at 6 pm
10/12 at 6:30 pm
If you would like to book a session, please email me: sarah@sarahbrayphoto.com
On another note, I am looking for a few fresh faces for some really fun promotional shoots! If you (or your children) meet the criteria listed below, please call or email me! The session will be at no cost to you and you will receive a disk with 10 of your favorite images, in exchange for being my model(s) for the day :)
Looking For:
Children ages 5-10
High School Seniors
Couples (engaged, married or just couple-y)
Newborn
FYI - these shoots will be somewhat styled (as in, I will guide you on what to wear and provide some clothing/accessories)
**If you haven't done so already, find me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! This is the best way to keep up with the latest news and specials, as well as see sneak peeks from current sessions (including yours!)

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Lastly, I leave you with some pictures of my sweetheart, these were taken over Labor Day weekend. He loved having his photo taken, can't you tell? ;)
Happy Weekend Bloggies!
XO - Sarah

Fall Mini-Sessions!!

Hard to believe, but it is now time for me to start booking fall mini-sessions! This is the perfect time to book a session for your holiday photos. The details for the mini-sessions are listed below. I only have a limited number of slots available, so please email or call me ASAP to get on the schedule!

Wedding Inspiration

I have a good friend that just got engaged (congrats Amanda and Robbie!) and is in the midst of a flurry of wedding planning! I offered to come up with some ideas for inspiration as far as a color scheme/theme. This is totally play time for me - I LOVE weddings! Good thing I suppose since I am a wedding photographer :) OK, so here are my ideas (working off the idea of navy bridesmaids dresses or a neutral color palette):

1.) Shades of White. I was totally inspired by these pictures of vintage French treasures. Of course this color palette gives you SO many options, you could add in ivory, cream, even pale champagne. Total beauty, luxury and femininity!

2.) Navy and Chartreuse. I love this color combo! I just think it is so fresh and lovely. Amanda's wedding is in March, so I think this would be a very appropriate spring-time look!

3.) Navy and Ivory. It doesn't get much more classic than navy and white (or in this case, ivory). I immediately think of Ralph Lauren - blues, whites, with touches of sterling silver and maybe even a little leather or wood. Femine AND masculine, sure to please the bride and groom.
PS - I am love with these flowers (anemones)

4.) Pink and Navy. So pretty and spring-timey! I love the way the hot pink pops against the navy and the pale pink softens the whole look to keep it romantic and add some depth.

5.) Navy and Yellow - I have never, ever seen this color combo at a wedding, but I love it! I am a sucker for anything nautical and I just love the clean, classic look of navy against bright yellow.

6.) Navy and Burnt Orange. Again, never seen this color combo at a wedding and I know it sounds kind of whackadoodle, but I am in love :) Orange and Navy are opposites on the color wheel, so they compliment each other beautifully. When I see this color palette, it makes me think of rich, sumptuous fabrics and saturated colors.