It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I've gotten to do a couple of family pictures for the holidays so far. In the next few days I will subject my own family to this practice as well, because my mother has decided we need to do it every year it seems. Small price to pay, I suppose, for use of space in their garage for the studio.

Here's just a taste of what I've been up to. I have so many props I haven't begun to use them all!

Hooray for more seniors!

Just when I think I'm finished I end up with more! I love it! I did two sessions on Saturday for a Kardinal and a Bulldog. They both wanted studio only which made the session simple enough. Here are a few favorites while I continue working on them.

October has been busy!

October is the deadline for most school's seniors to get their picture in for the yearbook. Late September and Early October sees a lot of senior portrait work for photographers as that's when most people begin thinking of school photos. I recommend all juniors to think about getting their portraits done in the summer if at all possible so that you have a lot of time to decide over which picture will be sent in and that you don't have to deal with it while dealing with sports, homework, and other senior year stressors!

Still, one of the most fun times to get portraits done are while the seasons change. Fall brings a lot of great texture and color - if you can get out while there's sun and not rain. Rain can make for some pretty unique pictures, but I know it's not ideal for most! I'm not a fan of being wet and cold, either!

I had the priveledge of meeting some of the class of 2012 this month. The last few sessions involved a SoHi Star and twin Kenai Kardinals. Each had a distinct personality and it was fun - and sometimes a challenge - to get their personalities to come through. But once they did, oh boy! Seniors continue to be my favorite sessions!

Aside from portraits I also attended the Medium Schools Football Championships and watched Kenai regain their Champion title. Congratulations to both Kenai and Homer for a game well played!

Sadly, with my sports lens still out being serviced I was unable to shoot the event, but I did take the smaller lens and shot some of the drumline's work. I'm currently editing those pictures so we'll have to wait and share those on another day!

Fall Mini-Sessions Start Now!

FALL MINI-SESSION!

As promised here are the details for the new mini-session! I promise you will love it!

Fall/Halloween Mini-Sessions

Beginning October 1 thru November 6, 2011!

Half hour session in a studio setting with fall themed props. After the session pick your favorites. Photos will be ordered and mailed to you. You will also have a password protected gallery to send to family and friends for viewing and purchases.
$45 Includes:
Session Fee
[1] 8x10 Collage
[1] 8x10
[2] 5x7
A $95 value! Save $50!
*A CD with all photos and collages can be purchased for a discounted price of $45 extra. Photos will be High Resolution and will come with a copyright release.

Book your session today by emailing tonichelle[at]acsalaska.net or call 907-244-2801

I love this time of year. The colors pop out all over, and it's the start of the holiday season. Being a drama geek in school, I love the dressing up that happens in October. The family gets together for Thanksgiving, the day after which we break out the Christmas decorations and begin turning the house into a winter wonderland. It's my favorite time as a photographer with senior portraits wrapping up, and families turning to the Family Portrait to stick inside their Christmas and Holiday cards. I'm so excited for this mini-session. With all of the wet weather we've had, the fact that I can put together something in the studio is what I've wanted for a long while, and now I've got the space and time to do it! so don't be shy, break out the fall sweaters or the halloween costume and come have a fun picture done. You can't lose!

Packages

Seniors:

Basic - $150.00 ($300 with CD)

[5] 5x7

[6]8x7

[48] Wallets

Deluxe - $225.00 ($375 with CD)

[8] 5x7

[8] 8x10

[72] Wallets

Superstar - $400.00 ($500 with CD)

[10] 5x7

[10] 8x10

[2] 11x14

[88] Wallets

[1] 20x20 Specialty

Snapshot (one pose only) - $50.00

[2] 8x10

[3] 5x7

[12] Wallets

Weddings:

Engagement - $400.00

[4] 5x7

[3] 8x10

[1] 11x14

[40] Wallets

Bouquet - $1300.00

[1] High Res. CD

[1] Proof book (up to 100 proofs)

[10] 5x7

[4] 8x10

[1] 11x14

Platinum - $1425.00

[1] High Res. CD

[1] Proof Book (up to 100 proofs)

[15] 5x7

[6] 8x10

[2] 11x14

Children:

Basic - $30.00 (one pose)

[2] 5x7

[1] 8x10

[8] Wallets

Child’s Play  - $55.00 ($205 with disk)

[2] 5x7

[2] 8x10

[12] Wallets

[1] 11x14

Package prices as of September 26, 2011. Subject to change.