A Change in Pricing

I've been thinking about this for a few weeks now and have decided I have to raise my prices. It's not because I've gotten greedy and money-hungry, it's because with my current pricing I've been either losing money or breaking even. When I started this business a few weeks ago I had no idea what I was doing, and I'm learning as I go. This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way. I wasn't sure what to charge, and now that I'm beginning to get a better feel for things I'm getting a better idea.

Session Fees have been raised to compensate paying my assistant.

First off I want to reassure all my clients that have BOOKED their session with me... If you have booked your date AND paid your session fees you are guaranteed "old" print pricing. (If you booked with my promotion this does not apply to you and you will also be getting "old" pricing).

Remember, your session fee locks in your date and time and until I get your fees it is still open to another client. So, please send in your fees! Don't have my address? Message me on facebook, email me or call me.

Discounted Prints: For those of you who have a "coupon" for 20% off your total print order. This will apply to orders over $100 ONLY. I sincerely apologize, but at any less than $100 I am taking a loss offering it and will no longer be offering it to anyone.

I really hope everyone understands why I am making these changes. I was hoping to keep the old prices around a little longer while I got some more practice and felt a little more comfortable but I can't really rationalize it. With the hours and hours I spend editing the pictures.. and then in the end to end up losing money just doesn't make sense.

The "K" Trio and 1/2

This Saturday was a busy shoot day! We were doing some family pictures but also took a lot of belly shots because Sandy's preggers with #2. This was my 1st maternity session and I was so excited the night before I could barely sleep. I tried a variety of different poses because I had so many ideas, and I must admit, I'm very pleased with the results :) Sandy, Ricky and their beautiful little girl were such troopers... moving from one spot to another, changing clothes, locations, etc. They were champs and I can't wait to meet their new little addition and see what a great job their blue-eyed cutie-patootie will do as a big sister! Specials thanks to my assistant, Rena, for helping me with lighting. You were awesome, and did a great job not para-sailing! Thanks guys for braving the upper 50's.. I know it was torture since we've been spoiled with temps in the 80's lately :) Enjoy!

Kristina

Kristina brought it today... literally. She brought a small posse! Her momma was there (a super-awesome friend of mine), her friend Samantha (who helped me with lighting) and her boyfriend (carrier of chair and lender of moral support). It was wicked hot and I came home with a serious sun burn for a souvenir. I can't be sure but I think it was somewhere around 115 degrees. Well, maybe not, but it felt like it anyway! The location I used for this shoot is Camp Barnes in Ocean View, De area only a few minutes from my house in Bishopville. Pretty nice little spot off the beaten path with lots of trees water and other cool stuff that looks.. well, cool :)

Miss Amanda

Amanda is so cool and she totally rocked her shoot!! She is absolutely breathtaking and her eyes just sparkle. I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites because there were so many I loved... but I don't have the heart to keep her poor family in suspense for the next few months while I edit a few hundred pictures :) The weather was gorgeous and Amanda's Momma did a great job holding my diffuser wayyy over her head. I know her arms were burning, but she she never complained. Without further ado..