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Snappity Snap : Fort Worth Baby Photographer

I've read before that it's hard for an artist to play Pictionary. They say that the remedial stick drawings people use in order to win the game are so different from the skills that artists have spent years trying to learn and perfect that it's just impossible for them to draw something without the details which suck up their time during the game. I never fully understood the concept of this until the last year.

Since I've opened my doors professionally for photography I've used my son as a primary model for new locations, equipment, and insane ideas before presenting them to a client. He has so many digital images of himself tucked away on my hard drive just waiting for me to have a spare minute (ha!) to go through and pick out the ones I want to print. But really it's sad how he is lacking the traditional snap-shots of childhood that fill so many of my baby albums.

I'm on a mission these days to bring the camera with me more often and not be so focused on the technical aspects of the photography, but to just enjoy the moment and feel free to take a snap-shot once in awhile.

So today, while at the mall, I took some snap shots of him playing with his friend Lea. I did some very light editing to them, and I'm sharing them here with my readers.











And our Gorgeous friend Lea...

Upcoming Schedule

To help you all sort through some of the crazyness of my traveling and moving I was prompted to post it all in one spot. I will be in Ann Arbor, MI from August 21st until September 15th.

July - Booked

August - Texas - One opening Saturday the 2nd
- Ann Arbor - Two spots available

September - Ann Arbor - One opening
- Texas - Two openings left during the last week.

October - Texas - Two openings

November - Texas - Three openings
- Holiday orders due by November 10th

December - Texas - Two openings - Holiday break starting December 15th.

Now onto the second part of the post, I want to hold a Holiday mini session for those of you interested in having some custom Holiday cards made to mail to your family and friends. This will be in October and will only be for Mini sessions. Look for details posted soon!

~ Sarah

Fort Worth Maternity Sneak Peek

You know those sessions where you walk away thinking "I cannot wait to see how many awesome images I got!"

I had one of those on Friday. It was a lucky break all around that I was able to schedule this session but I'm so glad it worked out and I'm drooling over the thought of the newborn images come this September. I don't even know if I can properly describe how much I enjoyed myself during this session and getting to meet the three doggies and one bird. ;-) Did I mention I'm an animal lover? Bring on the slobber and the furballs!

Here's a little sneak peek so you can all see why I'm so excited.



They had the most amazing furniture I've seen. I've been drooling since I left.



And this crib. It's gorgeous. They even have the room all decorated and ready.



I finally found someone willing to use my tie! I just loved how this one turned out.



And, I must admit, this is one of my all time favorite maternity images I've ever taken.



And, of course, we couldn't leave out her first baby.



N & T thank you so much for welcoming me into your home for this session. You guys have great style and I can't wait to come back to meet your little one.

Things have been quiet.

There's always a reason why I seem to suddenly disappear. This week it was because of a death of a family friend. I was working on a photo slideshow for the funeral and a little out of reach for awhile, I'm sorry about that. Please expect to be receiving a return email or phone call from me early this next week.

The funeral was beautiful. The slideshow I managed to put together despite technology difficulties was perfect. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tpuKKeTJmI ) And it was just a very touching service.

Ann Arbor Boudoir

I'm planning another trip to Ann Arbor late this summer and have posted session info on the boudoir blog, and will be posting information on here as well soon. Have a few ducks left to line up before I officially announce dates but it looks like it will be a fabulous summer!

If you're in Ann Arbor and know you'd like to book a session feel free to email me sarah@sarahanne.net for more information!

Fort Worth Wedding Photography

Guess what guys! Major summer special going on around here. We are looking for some fresh faces to add to our portfolio. This means an amazing opportunity for you. For the month of July and potentially August we will be offering a very reduced rate for our wedding services. Book now and you will be eligible to receive 8 hours of wedding day photography for just $750. This will include a CD of the images from your wedding for you to print at your leisure. This offer is only valid with a signed model release allowing us to use the images from your wedding in our portfolio.

Each wedding will receive the following -

* 8 hours of photography coverage good towards preceremony (getting ready) shots
- Ceremony
- Formals
- And Reception coverage.

* A CD with at least 800 images.
* Two photographers on your wedding day to ensure no moment is missed.
* Free travel up to an hour from Fort Worth
* An online slideshow of your day set to meaningful music for you to share with family and friends.
* Up to 300 images artistically and individually edited.

You may also add on an Engagement, Bridal, Day After, or Fearless Bridal session for only $125 (complimentary CD of proofs included)

Please hurry as we will only be offering this for July and August and then our rates will return to their normal prices. I'm just looking for some new faces to add to the portfolio and willing couples who want quality photography at an unbeatably deal.

Dates will be booked on a first come first serve basis.

DFW Boudoir Photography

For those of you interested, there will be a July marathon boudoir session. It will be on the 20th and only five slots are available for the day. For more information check out our sister site dedicated to Boudoir Photography - http://noirebellestudio.com/

Sneak Peek

I spent the day with a dear old friend of many many years whom I see far too little of. It was so nice to spend time catching up and then taking a couple pictures of her wee one who is now already 3 months old (actually nearly 4 months I think) amazing. They grow up so quickly!

We weren't able to get quite as many outfits in before he was in need of a nap, but I told her I knew we manage to sneak in at least a couple keepers. Sharing a few with all of you. Enjoy!









And I had to post this last one just to show off these crib sheets. Aren't they just amazing? I was drooling over them the whole time I was there. Just love!

Boudoir Photography Update

I've been working like a mad woman around here trying to get a bunch of behind the scenes stuff going. Thankfully one thing I can finally cross off my list (almost) is my Boudoir website.

Fort Worth Boudoir Photogtaphy

After a good while of thinking, I decided that it would be best to showcase my boudoir photography on its own website so I didn't have to worry about someone viewing my blog while at work and seeing a photo which is not safe for work, or not appropriate for their children to see at home. I hope this will help keep everyone happy, but having two blogs to update will drive me nuts after awhile. My plan is to just post occasional sessions on the Boudoir Blog and keep this one as my main photography blog. Sounds fair?

Go check out the website, tell me if you notice anything needing to be changed or fixed. I have a few things left to tweak before it's officially done, but it was close enough to update for now. ;-)

~ Sarah