New beginnings......

I can't believe it- my baby is starting Kindergarten in just 4 days!! Wow....where did the time go?? I did a little mini shoot with her last week in preparation for our Back to School mini shoots. I can't beleive that just a year and a half ago, she totally did not want her picture taken AT ALL. Everyone thinks that my kids are perfect models- well, they are now for the most part :) Of course, I only show you the great shots! Some day I will have to post some outtakes. It is definately a process when mom is taking your photots. My daughter when through a phase where she would only look to the side in pictures and my son is now going through the "stiff, scary grin" phase. Needless to say, we'll be waiting a bit before trying a shoot again....lol.

Speaking of Back to School.........

Have you checked out our amazing deal on Back to School mini sessions? This will be a one day only event at a special outdoor location (same location as our test shoot on Facebook!). It will be fun, interactive, and short (for those little ones with ants in their pants!). You will get an 8x10 print of your choice as well as 16 wallets and an online ordering gallery for all of your friends and family to order additional prints at a discounted rate! Up to two kids in the same session for $65 (if you have more than 2 kiddos that you would like to share a session, just add $10 to the session fee).

Oh......and did I mention that we now take credit cards??!! This is probably the thing I have been most excited about! We are using an awesome company called Square that allows to take credit cards when we are out and about (as well as at the studio). It runs through my Droid phone, you sign on phone's screen, and it emails or texts you a receipt. It's pretty nifty- isn't technology grand??

And one last thing- we have some seriously fabulous new branding. No, really. It's awesome. I'm in love. It's so me!! Your CD's will now come in some really fancy packaging and will eventually include a digital copyright release. We have new welcome packets for new clients and super cute gift certificates and business cards. The next thing on the list will be new price sheets for the first of the year.

I think that's it for now. Fall is coming. Get scheduled soon- peak foliage only lasts for a short time :)

Ch-Ch-Changes

Can you believe it's August already? I mean, where did the summer go?? It seems like we finally got rid of the rain just in time for fall. School will be starting in a few weeks- crazy! My baby girl will be starting Kindergarten (sooo not ready for that!). I must admit, though, that I love the changing seasons. Especially fall. I love the cooler nights, the smell of leaves, the colors....

I've heard it said that the only constant thing is change and we are definately going through some changes here at Sarah Dennis Photography. Besides gearing up for fall and Christmas pictures (yes, I said the dreaded C word- and it's coming quicker than you think!), we are working on some amazing new branding and pricing. Shortly, we will have a survey up to get your input on these upcoming changes- and a little freebie for helping us out.

I must confess that the branding has taken more time than I first anticipated. I've had to really look at myself, my shooting style, and the image that I want to business to convey to all of you. I didn't want to make any rash decisions or changes that weren't consistant with our brand. I want the look of my business/marketing materials to show my clients who I am. A lot easier said than done! I think that I finally have the general welcome packets ready for printing....one down and million more to go. Soon, we will have beautiful CD packaging (that you are going to LOVE), pricing cards, matching gift certificates, etc. Lots of work designing them but sooo worth it! I will also be blogging more consistantly with little tidbits on life and work :)

Oh.....and you'll seeing a lot of our new slogan/motto/catchphrase.......

Your story begins here :)