The "Baby Plan!"So, if you know me, you know - I LOVE babies!!! I had the privilege of doing several infant shoots last year and just fell in love. So naturally I'm trying to think of how I can do more and more of these shoots. A girl has to get her baby fix in somewhere, and once a month in the infant nursery at church just isn't cutting it!
As I thought about it, I looked back on my own life as a mom of 3 babes. I thought about how important it was to me to capture their first year. Of course I was taking snapshots all the time..."look he's rolling over, look he's eating peas, look she's got the craziest bed-head hair this morning!' snap - snap- snap... And I treasure those shots. But I also made it a point to have professional images done at the milestone marks throughout that 1st year. However, when I got photos of my children, I didn't know anyone who did the personalized, non-studio-look type images. I just went to Penney's, or Walmart and got the standard blue background. (kind of boring.) But you know what - I still love those images, because they recorded a moment in each of my children's babyhood that I treasure. And let's be honest mom's... (especially moms with more than one kiddo), that time goes by so quickly and it is EASY to forget what they were like!
So here is my Win-Win plan. A "Baby Plan" for the first year of your little bundle's life. But when you choose Sally Belle Photography, you get a personalized, custom session at each of the milestones:
And here is what makes the plan really win-win! My normal session fee is $150 and includes a DVD containing your images for your personal use. If you were to book these three baby sessions individually, the total over that year would be $450. But if you purchase "The Baby Plan" you save $100!!! The Baby Plan is specially discounted at $350 and still includes your DVD of images. I will spend as much time with your little one as we need to create beautiful, treasured images and I promise...we'll have fun!
So Moms, and Moms-to-be... keep the Baby Plan in mind! Or perhaps your kids are past the baby years, but you have friends or family that may be interested in the Baby Plan...feel free to pass it on!
A few images from last years sweet babies!
The LaSala Family!One of the reasons I LOVE my job, is the fact that I get to capture moments for people that they will look back on in the coming years, and those heartstrings will be pulled, smiles will crop up...perhaps there may even be some tears. Memories. Family. Togetherness. That's what it is about! And this past weekend I was so privileged to be able to do that for the sweet, tight-knit LaSala family! Last weekend was one of the only times in recent memory and perhaps in the near future where the entire clan would be together. One daughter, Meredith, and her husband Jeff are both in the Navy and are often far from home. Another daughter, Morgan is in college and therefore also far flung! So family portraits capturing this very moment of togetherness were of utmost importance! The location they chose...also incredibly meaningful. We shot at the Shuts Environmental Library in Lancaster County Park. It is a place where this family spent a lot of time during their childhood years. As a homeschooling family, they took advantage of the many fantastic programs offered at the Library and have loads of happy childhood memories there...so it was only fitting! From the moment I started the session, it was obvious how much these people loved one another, and how very much they enjoyed being together. You have only to look at these images and you'll see it! And to top it off...there was a BABY!!! A super adorable little 8 month old - Gracie Mae! Needless to say I had fun, and I hope you will too as you look through this collection of images of the LaSala Family!!
"Baby" Joy to the World!It was an early Christmas gift for me last Thursday!! I got to do another newborn shoot....and you know how I LOVE babies!!! This shoot was such fun. Sweet baby Camryn is 2 weeks old, and as cute as can be. Her charming big brother and adorable big sister joined in the session so we could capture some portraits of all three kids as well. I set the stage with a Christmas theme to start and we really had a ball! (no pun intended). Part of what I love about newborn shoots is the fact that the babies don't always cooperate. I know that sounds weird, but stay with me. A fussy babe means I get to hold and cuddle them!! Yup! Lots of sweet snuggle time! I get my baby fix and everybody's happy! :) Camryn was truly an angel... but you decide as you watch this special slideshow I put together of all the sweet images we captured. Thank you so much to this fabulous family for a very special afternoon!
Stef and Evan: MARRIED!!!
This is a very special blog post! It has been a while in coming, but I am thrilled to be able to post about Stefanie and Evan For me personally, this wedding was also special... as it was my first. My first. Stef and Evan gave me their trust and the unparalleled opportunity to step into the world of wedding photography by choosing me to shoot their big day! I will be forever grateful!! Now, I am almost done ruminating, so we can get to the photos...but before I conclude, I need to mention just a few more people! First, Stef and Evan's fabulous family & friends... you ALL made the day so easy, and SO much fun!! Cindy Wilson, who was their wedding coordinator...thank you!! You and your "Mary Poppins" purse containing everything you may need in any eventuality saved me when my tripod broke RIGHT before the ceremony began. You rock!!! And Mary Neumann, my amazing second shooter - you know I could NOT have done this without you! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Ok - now for the fun... Stef & Evan: Married!!
The details...
Getting Pretty!!
the flowers...
the Dress...
getting dressed...
Stef and Evan's first look... (one of my favorite moments of the day!!)
the families...
the Wedding Party...
a few great moments...caught!
flower cuties and ring bearing munchkins!
An absolutely glowing Bride!
the moment we've all been waiting for...
Man. and. Wife!!!
A special portrait session for the Bride and Groom after the ceremony at the Beautiful SIlverstone Inn.
And now... for the PARTY!!!
Stef and Evan... I have no words!! Except - thank you!! You are the best!
The Archibald FamilySaturday was an absolutely perfect day...the kind of fall-ish weather you just revel in! I was so thankful for it because I was meeting the Archibald family at the Ephrata Park, and conditions couldn't have been better. Emily & Chuck are the proud parents of two of the most animated and fun-loving little girls I've ever had the pleasure of working with. This family took a stroll with me around the park and we stopped occasionally to capture the moment. The girls were easy going and exuberant! Olivia, (5) was a natural in front of the camera and came up with some awesome ideas for me!! And little Susan, (3) was MOST enthusiastic...one of my favorite images is of her hugging her big sister...(quite ferociously!!) The resulting images below reflect the great time we all had together! Thank you Archibalds for all the FUN!!
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