Market Street Mini-Sessions

Some of you may have read about this in my newsletter already.
(What's that? You say you don't get my newsletter?????? Email me and I can get you on the list. It's the hottest thing going...hee hee.)

Here's the deal: I'll set up shop at Market Street on June 11th and 12th. You meet me there at a pre-arranged time. I devote 15-20 minutes of my undivided attention to your kidlet(s)! They can splash in the fountains, run, eat ICE CREAM from Coldstone (makes for cute pics!), etc.
$25 session fee. You will have about 10 pictures to choose from in your gallery.
Email me with interest. saramoonphotography@gmail.com

Giant in the castle

Not a great picture, technically, but this will probably be the first and last time Mike gets in Lily's house. He's 6'5 and this house was made for a mouse. Thought it was kinda cute.

Newsletter coming on Monday

My monthly newsletter is going out on Monday. If you don't receive it, or know someone who might find it interesting, leave your email in my comments, or email me and I'll get you on the list!
saramoonphotography@gmail.com

Top 10 Things I'd like to accomplish in my life

Saw this challenge at http://bludomain.typepad.com/blus_daily_blog/. It's great to stop and think about the big picture sometimes.

1. Raise a happy, well-adjusted, well-educated child
2. Stay married for life and always strive for happiness together
3. Always have a few good friends nearby (emotionally nearby if not physically)
4. Make a true living with photography, continuing to get better
5. Convince people to adopt homeless dogs and cats rather than buy perfect puppies and kittens.
6. Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer and have my child(ren) with me when I do
7. Be able to afford to live somewhere beautiful
8. Worry less, accept things more
9. Make my parents proud, really proud
10. Stop wanting and needing and start appreciating

Add your list to my comments!

For Melinda

Such fun boys, a relaxed, very pregnant mama, and lots of energy! Melinda, these are just a few...I could have posted all day!! I hope you *love* the photos as much as I do!

Here's what I'm thinking...

I am baby-free the dates of June 7-17th and can come and go at will! Would any of my readers be interested in doing a Summer-Themed mini-session??

We could eat watermelon, run through the sprinkler, blow bubbles, etc for about 20 minutes per shoot?

I would tell you the date, have a sign up list and offer a greatly reduced session fee for you to get a few really cute summer pics up in your house?

If you are interested, post a comment and I'll see what I can do! It would be tons o' fun!

Bursting with Excitement

My new website is up!!! Yee haw!! http://www.saramoonphotography.com

Feedback please!?!?

My Favorite People in the World

Meet my parents...the most amazing people I know. And a few with the Bean. She always wiggles her way into the pictures.

Sneak Peek For Jenny and Jd

Beautiful family, and mom's famous! Check out this link to see Jenny's handmade journals and photo albums featured on Channel 13s Hometown Live series! http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news&id=4834730
To see Jenny's website and get some of her fabulous stuff, click here: http://guntercreative.com

Shoe Picture Entries!!

My first contest!! If you missed it in my newsletter, the contest is to take a picture of shoes...in a creative way of course! My favorite (or I may let you all vote) will get a session for half off!

Boots...by Summer.

Loyal Readers...

There were at least 3 ways to earn 1/2 off sessions in my May newsletter. One of them was soooooo easy! No one has taken advantage! C'mon peeps!!

For Kelly

Just a sneak peek! What a fun family :-)

Mom, Dad, and brand new baby Emma


This might be my favorite picture of all time...Aiden snuggling his new sister.



Love the vintagey feel of this pic...such a nice moment.

She'll kill me one day...

but how could I not take these? I love the colors and the light. She was sick as a dog this week; cranky, whiny, demanding, inconsolable. But I think I'll keep her.

Well said.

I read the following quote today on www.bludomain.typepad.com. I check that blog...hourly. What a fun website even for non-photographers! They have the best heads ups for fun stuff to buy...

Anyway, this goes out to all my clients, past, present and future. I am making a lot of mistakes as I start my business, but I'm so proud of myself for setting out to do what I love. Please be patient with me. Running your own business all by yourself is a BIG DEAL. I'm trying so hard!

"Any business is a process and we have resolved that you are never going to get things right all the time. There are going to be moments when you slip, just as there will be moments when you make real progress. The key is to accept the process. I believe the reason most people fail to reach the finish line is because they confuse a setback with a failure. A setback isn't a dead end: a setback is just a learning curve on the journey to success."