Saturday, August 28, 2010 Posted in photos
When this bride-to-be’s mom contacted me to do some bridal shots, we originally planned on a pretty outdoor location. But after seeing the rainy weather forecast, we decided we better look for an indoor spot. We were fortunate enough to be able to have both at this gorgeous location. The weather turned out to be great that day, but we decided to take a few indoor shots anyway. And I’m glad we did!
I loved the classic look of the lodge we did the shoot at. Very pretty and refined. Just a really beautiful location.
Had to take a few detail shots…I loved her shoes! How cute are they!!!! And the ring… AWESOME! She said her fiance picked it out himself too!
Then we went outside for a few shots too.
I’m so glad everything worked out – great weather, perfect location, and an absolutely stunning bride! It was so much fun working with you, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I’m sure it will be simply gorgeous!
Now that school has started back and the kids are settling into the morning routine, your summer memories may start to fade… But don’t put away those summer photos quite yet! I want to see what you all did this summer! Show me your best summer memory of your child/children/family for a chance to win a free session! More details below and on Facebook under the Notes tab.
Please email me with any questions, and tell all your friends! Have a great week everyone and I can’t wait to see your summer photos!!!!
~Sarah
Just wanted to add a few more details:
1. Email me your personal photos (no professional photos please!) to clickphotodesigns@gmail.com between Monday, August 16th and Wednesday, August 25th. Only one entry per family. You can enter a picture of your child/children/family member (as long as you have permission from them to use the photo). Please use the subject line “SUMMER CONTEST” in the email so I know this is an entry.
2. On Sunday, August 22nd, I will create an album on my Facebook page and load all the current entries into that album. Keep in mind that photos may still be submitted until Wednesday, August 25th and will be loaded into the gallery as I receive them.
3. Starting Sunday, August 22nd, direct your friends and family to the Facebook album on my page and have them “like” your photo. Comments on the photos are welcome, but comments will NOT be counted as votes. Only “Likes” will be used as votes.
4. Voting will end on Friday, Sept 3rd and the photo with the most “Likes” will win the free session, 1-8×10, 2-5x7s, and a mini-accordian album!
Hope this helps explain it a little better, and please let me know if you have questions! Looking forward to seeing your pictures 
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Posted in photos
I have done photos for this family a couple times…first some senior pictures for the oldest son (still can’t believe he’s going off to college!), then some of the younger two. This time, mom decided she wanted some updated pictures of her with her kids and I think that’s GREAT! How many times are we, as moms, not in the family photos because we’re the ones taking them?!? This happens alot – I know from experience! And I know alot of moms who say, “oh I don’t want to be in the pictures anyway.” Again, I know from experience – I’m one of these moms I shouldn’t limit this to moms; there are alot of dads guilty of this too. But when your kids are older, you will want to remember all the fun you had with them when they were little. And more important – THEY will want to see these photos of YOU when YOU were younger too! Don’t you love looking back at photos of you and your parents? I mean, how else would I remember that time my dad decided (or was it my mom that decided…) that he should have an oh-so-fashionable perm?!?! (Sorry dad…I don’t think he reads my blog anyway ) So parents – especially moms (and dads with perms), step away from the camera and get in the shot. You and your kids will love these memories, and cherish these photos in years to come! I saw a shirt the other day that I loved – it said, “The good ‘ol days are now.” I love it – this is life, live it and create your own memories right now! And while you’re at it, get some photos of it to remember it by!!! I will step down off my soapbox now, but I just love that this momma wanted a photo shoot specifically for HER and the kids, and I had so much fun photographing you all! Hope you like the preview pictures so far – more coming soon!
Hope everyone is having a great week! Remember to reserve your Christmas Mini-Session or book your fall session now! More posts coming soon!
~Sarah
…but hate to see it come to an end! This little guy is the first of my Baby plan babies to finish up his Baby plan sessions, and I have LOVED seeing him grow from the precious newborn perched on the hood of a mustang (see my scrolling blog header!) to the happy cake-eating one year old he is today! I have actually run into he and his mom and sister at the park that we did this photo shoot in, so I knew it was somewhere they liked to come and play – what better place to document all the new activities he is enjoying as a growing toddler! First a few family photos…
Then a little playing on the playground. He loved the swings!
And what’s a birthday without a little cake?!?! But note to self: If I suggest and bring along a messy cake… I should probably bring some wet wipes or something too. Ooops! Sorry about that parents! I think it was worth it though
I am going to miss seeing this little guy every 3 months! Since this is the first Baby plan I have had come to end, it got me thinking though… why should babies have all the fun? So… I am working on a “Growing Family” plan, as well as revising my Baby plan a little, to include some new prices, great discounts, and fun extras! Look for details on that coming this week!
Hope you like the preview pics G family! More coming your way soon
~Sarah
Saturday, July 31, 2010 Posted in photos
…which is Mary Beth Haynes!
Congratulations Mary Beth! Just let me know which time slot you would like to book, and your session and 2 digital images are completely free! Merry Christmas!
And to everyone else – thanks so much for entering! I enjoyed reading all your Christmas traditions! I am going to have to implement some of those at my house.. . One of my favorite new traditions we have started is building a gingerbread house – Lots of fun, and makes for some good pictures 
If you are still interested in booking a Christmas mini-session, just email me (clickphotodesigns@gmail.com) and I can tell you what slots are still available. Right now there is only 1 spot left at Green Mountain. That seems to be a popular place, so if there is enough interest, I will consider adding an additional date for Green Mountain, so let me know if you are interested!
Thanks again everyone and congrats to Mary Beth! Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Sarah
Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted in photos
I always wanted to have a pool party for my birthday, but I grew up in IL and my bday is in May. It was just never quite warm enough in IL yet at that time of year. So everytime I was invited to a pool party of any sort – I was all over it. Seems nothing has changed over the years – I still love a good pool party! And this was a good one! The kids had a great time going from pool to pool, enjoying the pizza and cupcakes, and finishing off the festivities with a candy-filled pinata! Here are a few preview images from the party.
First, the birthday girl… I just love this one and I couldn’t decide if I liked it better in color or black and white. So you get both!
Next some scenes from the cake lighting and eating!
And finally – what’s a pool party post without some swimming pool pictures! And yes, I was in the water for some of these! So much fun!
Thanks so much for inviting me to photograph Miss E’s 6th birthday! Hope you like the images so far – lots more coming soon!
Hope everyone has a great weekend – don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a free Christmas mini-session! You have until 9pm on Saturday, July 31st! Have a great weekend everyone!
~Sarah
Ok – so I know it’s the middle of summer and we’re all swimming in sweat here in sunny Alabama, so what better time to let your mind drift to thoughts of snow and icicles! Only 5 months til Christmas – so it’s time to book those Christmas Mini-Sessions now! Go ahead – get ‘em while it’s hot!
I am offering 2 different days of mini-sessions at 2 different locations:
Saturday, Nov 6th – Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain
These sessions offer a rustic outdoor setting (covered bridge, cabin, trees, etc) and would be great for people who like to get their cards out early!
Available Times:
9am – BOOKED
9:30am – BOOKED
10am
10:30am – BOOKED
11am – BOOKED
Sunday, November 28th – Schwerman Christmas Tree Farm (in Laceys Spring – see their website for directions: http://www.xmastreefarm.org/)
A great tree farm that usually has reindeer and Santa on this weekend of Thanksgiving too – come for pictures and get a tree and meet Santa while you’re there too!
Available Times:
1:30pm
2pm – BOOKED
2:30pm
3pm – BOOKED
3:30pm – BOOKED
To book a session, email me at clickphotodesigns@gmail.com, and let me know what date/time you would like to reserve. I will then send you a Paypal invoice for the session fee. Sessions are not reserved until Paypal payment has been received.
Email me with any questions – looking forward to seeing you all soon!
~Sarah
So I was friends with dad when he and mom met, got to know mom while they were dating, went to their wedding, visited them in the hospital when their first and second daughters were born…so yeah, we go back a ways – and are we really that old?!?!? Anyway, I am lucky to call them friends, and have loved seeing them grow into the beautiful family they are! They are such a fun, laid back family – I had a great time getting some pictures for them, even if it was 100 degrees! Here’s a little preview from their session:
Hope you all love the pictures so far – I’ll have the rest ready for you soon!
Have a great week everyone – more blog posts and info on Christmas mini-sessions coming soon!
~Sarah
Sunday, July 18, 2010 Posted in photos
I don’t remember alot about being three (or almost three), but man, it must be fun! I love working with kids this age – they are full of energy and excitement and just love exploring. This little guy was no different. I had so much fun chasing him around… and wow – he was a fast one! I love being able to capture this fun time and I hope mom and dad enjoy these pictures, but I also hope that he will look back on these pictures when he’s older and remember the joy that is 3 (or almost)!!!! Happy early bday little guy!
See a few more pictures from his session on Facebook. Have a great week everyone!
~Sarah
So if you follow my blog, you know I don’t shoot alot of engagement sessions, and even fewer weddings. As a matter of fact, I have only shot one wedding. And I wasn’t the main photographer on that one – just second shot for another local photographer. So, when this couple contacted me about possibly shooting their upcoming wedding, I have to admit I was a little hesitant, but even more excited! Helping with the other wedding, and then taking a few photos at a friend’s recent wedding, I have definitely been bit by the wedding photo bug – I love seeing all the events of the day unfold and being able to capture those special moments. I am even more excited after meeting up with this couple for a few engagement shots! The day we did these pictures, it was sooooooooo HOT! And even more HUMID! But they were awesome and up for anything, and I think their pictures turned out great!
Thanks so much M and T! I am so excited about photographing your wedding – can’t wait to capture your big day!
~Sarah
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