Shutter-Happy Photography

Limited Edition Christmas Sessions

Amy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:59:43 +0000

CALL NOW to schedule your sessions with our Christmas props… and SANTA!!!!

*With blog is my favorite portrait of Ben and Santa, from a couple of years ago, never titled.

Next Stop: Christmas Cards

alice — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:22:36 +0000

The six Johnsons met Amy this morning at the Cibolo Nature Center and had our family session for our Christmas cards. Amy did a fabulous job finding unique ways to pose all of us–ending up with a trip into the creek for the last poses. When I tried to say that I would be attending the slideshow/print preview all by myself I was quickly outnumbered as all my girls insisted that they HAD TO be there. Now I keep being asked how soon we can see our slideshow. If Amy can please teenagers, you know she is a fabulous photographer. Thank you, Amy, for even getting Don to smile about a posed picture!!

Everyone who is procrastinating getting their pictures done, the calendar is rolling on (picture the movie version with all those dates blowing away from a calendar. . .). Give me a call and you can have the joyful feeling I have today.

*From Amy- I’m attaching one of my favorite portraits from the Johnson’s session. I haven’t let Alice see any of the proofs yet, so here’s a quick preview…

Welcome, Gage!

Amy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:45:01 +0000

We wanted to extend a big welcome to our newest Their First Year portrait club member- Gage Taylor. Gage was born on October 6th at ? in San Antonio. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. He is welcomed by his father Jeff, his mother Marti, big brother Cole, and many friends and family. We cannot wait to see this cutie grow up in front of the camera!

*Portrait with this blog is “Brothers” (a favorite from Gage’s newborn session- just love those lips!).

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT THE BENEFITS OF OUR PORTRAITS CLUBS, PLEASE VISIT THE SAVINGS PAGE OF THE WEBSITE!

The FREE Halloween Mini-Sessions

Amy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:26:23 +0000

What a wonderful Halloween! How fun it was to spend the day visiting with everyone who stopped by and seeing all the kids in their costumes! Thanks to all who came by the studio for portraits. Your FREE digital files will be e-mailed to you by the weekend if you’ve already let us know your favorite pose.

Changes to our Limited Edition Sessions

Amy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:42:41 +0000

We’re adding new Limited Editions! And we’re making some changes to our LE calendar!

New- A cute vintage session. Antique, oversized clothes; old trunk; well-loved teddy bears; vintage trucks; etc. Fun dress-up time for the girls! Lots of truck playtime for the boys!

New- A fun past-time session. Fishing pole; overalls; the creek or a make-believe pond to fish in; a frog to play and pose with; etc. What a blast for the boys! Girls might love this too!

New Limited Edition Calendar:
January- Winter Wonderland
February- the vintage session (still needs to be named)
March- Easter
April- Wildflowers
May- Seashore (in Port A)
June- the fishing session (still needs to be named)
July- Fairytale
August- Seashore (in studio)
September- Fall Fun
October- Pumpkin Patch
November- Christmas

We moved a couple of LE’s to new months to make room for the two new sessions. And we moved the Christmas sessions up to November to respond to the demand we’re already having for that particular event.

Have suggestions to make these Limited Edition sessions even better? Want to help us name the two new sessions? Want to try out one of the new sessions for FREE before we offer them next year? Leave a comment on this blog! We’d love to hear what you have to say.

*Portrait with blog is “Gone Fishin’” (one of my favorites from Landon’s session at the nature center over the weekend).

Halloween Treats!

Amy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:48:24 +0000

Stop by the studio on Friday, October 31st any time between 10:00 and 5:00 for treats- candy and a free quick portrait session!

Bring your kids by in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating and a quick pose on our black backdrop. Look for your proofs on our website over the weekend. And then let me know which proof you’d like to receive as a free digital file.

PS- Well-behaved pets are welcomed to join the kiddos if they also have Halloween costumes!

*Accompanying portrait is “Skeletons” (my boys and Sophie)

Biggest and Brightest Smiles Contest WINNER!!!

Amy — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:10:05 +0000

And the winner is- Mary Buckelew! With ten of the 43 total votes cast in our finals, Mary was chosen as our favorite smile. As our winner, Mary will soon be receiving a gift tote of gift certificates to Bear Moon Bakery, SnoBiz, Marble Slab Creamery, Cheesy Jane’s, and Shutter-Happy! CONGRATULATIONS!

*Winning smile is from portrait “Puppy Love” (one of many favorites from her birthday session earlier in the year).

The Holidays are Coming!

Amy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:08:15 +0000

It’s time to order gift certificates, Christmas cards, purses, jewelry, etc! Call today to set up your design appointment to order from a session earlier this year, or to set up a whole new session.

Simply Sewn

Amy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:29:46 +0000

Our darling onesies and blankets that we’ll be giving away to our newest clients were personalized by Simply Sewn. Simply Sewn is owned by Tricia Hotchkiss, who offers not only the embroidery and digitizing services, but also products including nap mat covers, pillows, lunch boxes, quilts, burp cloths, and tote bags. So much cute stuff!

If you’re looking for any of these items, please support a local girl- visit the website and give Tricia a call!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Amy — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:01:47 +0000

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And it is in my family. So I make it a point to do self-breast exams, ”click” daily on The Breast Cancer Site to give free mammograms to women who don’t have the insurance or have the money for a mammogram, have signed up as a soldier in the Army of Women, and walk in the yearly Komen Race for the Cure. But this month, I want to do a little more…

Has breast cancer affected your family? Are you a champion, a survivor? We would love to hear your inspirational story. If you would like to share, please tell us about your triumph here on the blog.

In exchange for your uplifting story, we would like to give you a special “PINK” portrait session (a $60 value) and free enlargement print (a $42 value).

Details: “PINK” portrait sessions must include the woman currently being treated for breast cancer or who is a survivor. Children or grandchildren are a must. Husbands may also be included. Everyone must wear pink! Session must be taken during the month of October.

*PS- Did you notice Shutter-Happy went pink?