Absolutely love this family! We had the great pleasure to get to know the mom and dad through our premarital counseling. We saw their incredible hearts and grew closer with the entire family day by day. The Lord has...and continues...to do great things through them. Thanks for being such great sports through the hot and humid Florida heat.
Timing
As I work with clients, some have many questions. One question that occurs most often - how long until I will have the photos?
As you shop around, this can be an important question as you select a photographer, especially if you are on a time crunch (ie. Christmas Cards). It would not be abnormal to take 30 days for processing a portrait session or up to 12 weeks for wedding photos. However, I've never come close to reaching that timeline. Why? I'm excited too!
You are posing and you don't see the photos pop up on the preview screen. You probably go through asking "Did I look ok? Were my eyes closed? Is my hair sticking up?" I see things in real time and the preview and then I begin saying "Oh, How cute! I hope that face came out on camera. I think they are going to LOVE that one!"
So, when I get home, I get right to it, if time allows. This isn't a full time job for me right now, and I typically spend 50-60 hours working full time teaching. I'm a little DIYer around the house too, so I'm always busy. BUT, I love seeing your photos and want to get them in your hand as soon as possible. So, with that said, I tell clients to expect take 2-3 weeks to get your portraits back, or 4-6 weeks back for weddings. However, I've never taken more than two weeks on any session. Several clients have had portraits ready the very next day. In summary, I get the photos back to you as soon as I can...truly! The better the lighting and location, the less time I spend editing. That gives you photos faster. Of course you can always ask for some special editing if you would like, but I do try to offer the best from my artistic eye and give you a variety to see some similar shots with different finishes.
So, with that being said...here are some more shots from today's (yes we took these between 8-9AM today) session. The rest (yes the fully edited photos) are being uploaded as we speak. Check back tomorrow for a full preview.
As you shop around, this can be an important question as you select a photographer, especially if you are on a time crunch (ie. Christmas Cards). It would not be abnormal to take 30 days for processing a portrait session or up to 12 weeks for wedding photos. However, I've never come close to reaching that timeline. Why? I'm excited too!
You are posing and you don't see the photos pop up on the preview screen. You probably go through asking "Did I look ok? Were my eyes closed? Is my hair sticking up?" I see things in real time and the preview and then I begin saying "Oh, How cute! I hope that face came out on camera. I think they are going to LOVE that one!"
So, when I get home, I get right to it, if time allows. This isn't a full time job for me right now, and I typically spend 50-60 hours working full time teaching. I'm a little DIYer around the house too, so I'm always busy. BUT, I love seeing your photos and want to get them in your hand as soon as possible. So, with that said, I tell clients to expect take 2-3 weeks to get your portraits back, or 4-6 weeks back for weddings. However, I've never taken more than two weeks on any session. Several clients have had portraits ready the very next day. In summary, I get the photos back to you as soon as I can...truly! The better the lighting and location, the less time I spend editing. That gives you photos faster. Of course you can always ask for some special editing if you would like, but I do try to offer the best from my artistic eye and give you a variety to see some similar shots with different finishes.
So, with that being said...here are some more shots from today's (yes we took these between 8-9AM today) session. The rest (yes the fully edited photos) are being uploaded as we speak. Check back tomorrow for a full preview.
Sneak Peak
I love when photos come out of the camera like this! Most of my time at the computer is spent narrowing down the images, not editing. The better quality I can get through the camera, the less I do with the computer. As much as I am not a morning person, you cannot beat the first light. Here's one of our favorites - before we get too deep in sorting and editing. More to come in the next few days!
B is for...
One of the best families I have ever known! Mike and I lived with this family during our first year of marriage. Although it was not our first choice of how to spend our first year as newlyweds - we are INCREDIBLY thankful for this loving family! Despite sharing a bathroom with 4 kids (3 teenage GIRLS), Mike and I survived and found out what it was like to have both brothers and sisters. ( I grew up with two sisters and Mike had one brother.) We have learned a ton from them and really are so thankful for living in such an amazing community! (Wendy's cooking was enough reason to stay for 6 months!) So, here's a quick preview. BTW, if you need any maintenance around your house, office, car, etc...please give them a call.
The Grass is Always Greener...
Really...look how cute this kid is! What's not to like? Love spending time with this family. This might be the only kid that enjoys crawling more on cement than grass. I'm not complaining - he sat still any time we put him in the grass. With all that...check out a quick preview!
the heart of a child
I so love watching this kid take in the world around him! It's nearly impossible for me to keep my eyes off his as he has no fear. So many things I would walk by and not think twice about. But to this kid, a new place, new things, new life. I think he stayed by the water fountain the longest. His mom was not kidding when she said he loves water! Grateful for "faith like a child" that reminds me of the simplicity of the Gospel.
And in case you want to save some money, check out her blog.
And in case you want to save some money, check out her blog.
....to be continued...
And we're back!
I was so excited about the photos from yesterday, I spent the evening sifting through. Well, between both myself and Mike, we cut it down to just over 100 photos. We tried to cut out more, but just couldn't. So, Sonjia lucks out and just gets them all. We don't like limiting photos as sometimes there are just good ones and you can't cut them out. So, here's a slideshow of the shoot and a little piece of some of the adventures. This will show a little of what makes Sonjia unique. No worries, you don't have to climb trees, but just be yourself!
Sonjia
A great morning and wonderful light, make for some pretty good photos right out of the camera. The only other thing that can make it even better, a subject that is up for anything! I don't make my clients do crazy things, but I can guarantee the more you are yourself, the better the photos will be. So, here are just a few, right out of the camera, to see a glimpse. You'll see her stunts later. For now, just say "HI" to Sonjia. Congratulations! Can't wait to see how the Lord uses you and you can bet I'll be calling for some haircuts soon. :)
Who Doesn't Like a Good Deal
Hopefully, by now, you have heard of Etsy. It's an online shopping experience where you get to take advantage of everyone else's creativity. Furniture, jewelry, clothing, stationary, art, just about anything. I must warn you, it is VERY addictive! Heartsy is a daily deal site just for Etsy. For all your brides and everyone else, scoop up some wonderful gifts (or pamper yourself) with today's deals.
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A Little Math Lesson
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A little tidbit, I was a missionary. Yes, that's right - my job was to share the Good News with others. As Christians, we believe we should always do that, but it's a little different when you do it as a job. As part of that, we raised support. There's a love/hate relationship with that. There are even days I miss it. Yes, I miss it. There are also days that I pray that God would never, ever, make me do that again. As much as I truly believe GOD was the provider, I did find some helpful tools. One of those, is about to benefit YOU! Realizing how much was left, you could break down for an individual and say "I need a thousand dollars a month. That's simply 10 people at a $100 dollars." That became much more manageable. Well, today, I'm going to do JUST that.
Our lovely church home, Orlando Grace Church, is in the process of building a building. We've rented another facility for years and years. The Lord has provided for our family in many ways, and now He is moving us into a building with our name on it. One thing we are trusting God for, is to raise the funds necessary as to avoid debt as much as possible. As Mike and I have discussed this exciting time, we want to be able to provide some more funds to make this happen.
So, where does this come in to saraGphotography? Well, I am looking for 10 lovely people or families that would like to donate $100 to Orlando Grace Church. As a special thank you, you receive a one hour session at a location of your choice, digital negatives, and online viewing/sharing. First come, first serve - so contact me today! (Not applicable for weddings.)
Thanks in advance! If you have any additional questions, or comments, please let me know.
A little tidbit, I was a missionary. Yes, that's right - my job was to share the Good News with others. As Christians, we believe we should always do that, but it's a little different when you do it as a job. As part of that, we raised support. There's a love/hate relationship with that. There are even days I miss it. Yes, I miss it. There are also days that I pray that God would never, ever, make me do that again. As much as I truly believe GOD was the provider, I did find some helpful tools. One of those, is about to benefit YOU! Realizing how much was left, you could break down for an individual and say "I need a thousand dollars a month. That's simply 10 people at a $100 dollars." That became much more manageable. Well, today, I'm going to do JUST that.
Our lovely church home, Orlando Grace Church, is in the process of building a building. We've rented another facility for years and years. The Lord has provided for our family in many ways, and now He is moving us into a building with our name on it. One thing we are trusting God for, is to raise the funds necessary as to avoid debt as much as possible. As Mike and I have discussed this exciting time, we want to be able to provide some more funds to make this happen.
So, where does this come in to saraGphotography? Well, I am looking for 10 lovely people or families that would like to donate $100 to Orlando Grace Church. As a special thank you, you receive a one hour session at a location of your choice, digital negatives, and online viewing/sharing. First come, first serve - so contact me today! (Not applicable for weddings.)
Thanks in advance! If you have any additional questions, or comments, please let me know.
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