Drama {Fredericksburg, VA senior photographer}

I just love the drama that in studio photography provides.  The lighting, the mood is totally different than natural light and I am thrilled at the direction we are heading!

My daughter, however, are not so thrilled because it means a lot of slave labor  volunteering to be models.  Of all the mistakes that I make as a mommy, at least they can never say that they didn’t have pictures taken of them as a child, right??

The best part is no more battling the weather.  Summer is fast approaching… the perfect time for a studio glam session of your own!

Policy changes & reminders

Just a bit of housekeeping on this Monday morning!

As my business continues to grow, I have bumped into a few items that need tweaking, as well as a few items that I think will make the portrait experience even better for my wonderful clients.

All changes are effective immediately.

1. All sessions will require a $50 retainer and must be paid via credit card or personal check. This retainer is non refundable.  If you cancel the session, it is at my sole discretion whether to apply it to a future session.

2. Not a policy change but just a friendly reminder that I no longer offer discs as a bonus with purchase.  They are available for sale only.

3. All family/child session fees will be waived for the summer.  Newborns will have a session fee of $100.  Seniors will be $100. Boudoir and glamour will be $200 including professional make up application. Headshots will be $100 including one digital file and print release. (All heavily discounted from my regular fees of $150-$350). The milestone collection will remain $99.  Print packages start at $99.

4. Just a reminder that scanning and copying pictures is illegal.

5. All ordering will be accomplished in studio in a separate ordering session one week after your portrait session. If you cannot come to my studio, I can meet you in your home.

6. Also a reminder that I love referrals.  In fact, I love them so much that I pay you for them! For every completed session you send my way, I mail you one $25 gift card to your choice of Hyperion, Kybecca or target ($15 if they participate in our mini sessions).  Or if you would rather bank your credits to put towards your own session or prints, we can do that, too!

7. I am available for travel within the state, but do charge an extra mileage fee for locations more than 30 miles from 22408.

8. Payment plans are available! Up to six months to pay, no interest or additional fees!

Thank you for all of the love and support these past few months!

Meet Brittney! {Fredericksburg, VA Senior portraits}

Can you believe that the class of 2012 is graduating in only a few short weeks?  It literally seems like yesterday that I was dragging my fabulous 2012 seniors out into the miserable July and August heat for their seniors pictures and now we are starting all over again!

June will bring all kinds of exciting sneak peeks to the blog, so do be on the lookout as my senior reps begin scheduling the first of their sessions.  It is an exciting time and truth be told? I love, love, LOVE my seniors.  What an exciting time in a young person’s life! I remember being a senior and painstakingly applying to colleges and waiting nervously for those acceptance letters.  I remember asking for white towels the Christmas before I graduated.  And picture frames.  And saving my tip money to buy a beautiful bed spread for my dorm.  Man… it was lot of years ago but I remember it so clearly.  Maybe that is why I get so excited for my seniors… I know what they have to look forward to!

My senior rep program is in full swing.  I have four reps and have officially closed this season’s offer.  But, I am accepting 20 more seniors for late summer portraits, so if you or your child is a rising senior, now is the time to get on the calendar!

In the coming weeks, I will be introducing you to my senior model reps that will be advertising for Stephanie McFarland photography at their high schools.  If you are a friend of their and schedule your appointment, be sure to mention their name so they can get credit! Without further ado…meet my first rep, Brittney!

She is so cute! I am so excited for her senior sessions!

Five facts about Brittney:

She plays field hockey.

Her favorite color is purple.

She is still exploring what she will study in college, but is thinking maybe anesthesiology.

She is small but mighty!

She has one of the best smiles…ever.

 

Welcome, Brittney!

Mommy & Me {fredericksburg, VA family photography}

Last weekend I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet momma and her even sweeter little guy.  I just love that special bond between a mother and child, especially a mother and son.

Heather is a local photographer and while it is nerve-wracking photographing another pro, it is also exciting because you know that chances are high they will love the same ones that you do. In this case, even though we had cloudy skies and an unruly one year old, we captured some shots that absolutely melted my heart…

 

A very special Glamour session {Fredericksburg, VA glamour photography}

I was so excited about this glamour session because it was an answer to a modeling call for a beautiful granny.  In my mind, I saw someone that has loved and cared for, built happy memories with and shared knowledge with generations of other women,  inspiring them to be confident and strong and beautiful.  I had not really considered her outward appearance because I knew that the right Grandma would be beautiful outside because she was beautiful inside.

Am I right, or am I right?

Brenda was sent to me by her (just as lovely) granddaughter, Brandi.  When I clicked on the little facebook thumbnail, I was blown away.  She is absolutely gorgeous.

I was so grateful to work with a different generation of woman than usual.  It was so inspiring to me, a perfect example of what I wish to become: an elegant, smiling, beautiful woman who clearly is loving her life.  Beauty is ageless.  Women are beautiful.  20 year old women, 60 year old women, 90 year old women…  I pray we all, at whatever age, spend more time in front of the camera capturing the beauty that is.

 

Mother’s Day glam specials are available now…treat mom or grandma to a special day of pampering! Starting at $99!

Brand new Vinny {Fredericksburg, VA newborn photographer}

My time with baby Vinny (and his adorable, sweeter than pie mommy) was so precious.  What a darling baby!

We did have some interesting luck in the studio… like of the blown fuse variety.  I blew the power in the entire space, and was only able to continue with the session by plugging the lights into the water heater outlet.  Note to self: newborn babies use a lot of power.

Nevertheless, he was happy and drowsy from a milk coma.  I loved, loved, loved rubbing his sweet little head with all of that adorable hair.  He looks like such a little man.  And his mom, dad and big sister just love him to pieces! They are a simply beautiful family.

Congrats, Grecco family!

Brand new Kali {Fredericksburg, VA newborn photographer}

Meet Kali~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She is six weeks old and full of smiles, coos and cuddles…and all that hair!

I usually ask my expectant parents to bring their new newborns to the studio, two weeks and under.  But we decided to do Kali’s pictures a smidge later and I am so glad we did! She is just full of personality and even gave away a few sweet smiles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite part of the day is how precious she is to her mommy and daddy, who are newlyweds! Can you think of any more blessed a year than a new marriage and a new baby? (don’t you loooove the little painted piggies?? *swoon*)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I loved working with Kali (and her mommy!) and I can’t wait to see her back in my studio. Soon I will share the custom canvas I designed for them…  Until then, congrats to the new family, much love and many blessings!! Welcome to the world, Kali!