out of town....

Just a note to my clients - I will be out of town Friday - Monday. I won't have access to email and I'll have limited phone access, but I promise to return all calls and emails on Tuesday! The hubby and I are flying to Baton Rouge to visit some friends for the weekend, it should be fun and I'll share some photos when I get back! :) Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!!!

-S

shoes

These girls were so cute! This was one of my favorites from their session :)

price changes...

Just an FYI, some of my prices will be changing on September 1. But don't worry, if you have already booked a session you are locked into the current prices :) If you haven't booked yet, then what are you waiting for???

Workshop Photos

I thought I would share a few photos I took at the workshop in NC....







And this one was taken during my VERY FIRST try with studio lighting! Of course, Little Miss wouldn't look at me lol.... but I was pleased with the results of the lighting and I have even ordered myself some lights to use with newborns and maternity... and on those dark and dreary days!

Back from NC!

I am back from NC, I had a fabulous time! The workshop was amazing! I really didn't get a chance to take any photos of Greensboro itself, but I do have some photos of the models to post later. I'm downloading my images right now. I'll be sure to post some of them tomorrow after I have a chance to edit them.

Good night! :)

Miss A

Here is one from a recent session... Miss A is such a doll in her little hat!

Update...

Wow, I really dropped the ball on those photo tips, didn't I? I promise, I will pick that back up soon. I have been so busy with the launch of my new website and with all my fabulous new clients! It has been a great summer so far!

Anyway, I just wanted to let all my clients know that I will be out of town Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29 with no access to email and very little phone access. I am attending a photography workshop in Greensboro, NC. I will reply to all emails and voice mails Monday after I get home.

I am planning some contests and giveaways for my blog in the upcoming months... so stay tuned! I PROMISE not to let months go by without a post again.... I will share some Greensboro shots on my blog when I get back!

Have a wonderful weekend! :)

-S

Taking better pictures of your kids

This is the first installment in a series I will be posting to help you take better pictures of your kids! I would love some feedback on this, so please let me know if these tips help you!

1. Environment

Have you ever uploaded your photos to your computer (or gotten a roll of film back :) ) only to discover that there was a tree growing out of your son's head in the photos? It is easy to miss things like that when you're taking pictures, I've done it many times myself. Train yourself to pay attention to the background and surroundings that will be included in the photo. If something will distract the viewer and take the attention away from your child, put the camera down and take the time to remove the item or reposition your child. It will take some getting used to at first, but it will be worth it when you see the beautiful, uncluttered photos of your child!

Share the Love Contest Winner!

The winner of the Share the Love Contest is....

Photo F!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much to everyone who voted and to my wonderful contestants! :)

Photo F.... contact me by March 31, 2007 to claim your prize and to give a session to a friend! Congrats! :)

Stay tuned, another contest is in the works....

Share The Love Contest Continues...

Wow, you guys have a lot of friends and family! The votes are still pouring in.... thanks to everyone who has voted so far! Keep the votes coming, I can't wait to see who wins!! :)

Another contest is already in the works, stay tuned!

-S

Share the Love Contest!

Share the Love Contest!

(Click on the image above to see a larger version of the photos)

2006 was a great year for me! I got to meet a lot of wonderful people and photograph some great kids! As a little thank you, I decided to do a contest using images from some of my previous photo sessions.

It was really hard to choose which images to include… I have SO many favorites! So I ended up putting all my favorites in a hat and I let my husband draw out six for the contest.

What you will win…The winner of the contest will receive:
*A Free Session Fee (for themselves)
*A Free Session Fee for a friend
*Complimentary 8X10 Print
All prizes are valid through 2007.

How do you vote? Visit the Shauna Jared Photography website at http://www.shaunajaredphotography.com, go to the contact page and send me an email. In the comments section, type the letter that is underneath the image you would like to vote for. There is only one vote per email address please. So, go get your friends and family and tell them to vote:)

Good luck everyone...all of your kids are gorgeous!

The contest lasts through February 14, 2007.

one month old...

This is Mr. K.... he is about one month old and only weighs about 5 lbs! What a head of hair! Such a cutie :)

I'm blogging!

I am officially blogging now.... check back for sneak peeks of my recent photo sessions, specials, contests, and other behind the scenes info!

http://www.shaunajaredphotography.com