The Holidays Are Coming!!!

Well, holiday orders are well under way! I have been having a wonderful time working on holiday orders, greeting cards and my own photos as well. We had beautiful weather a few weeks ago...so I took advantage of the nice days & got my holiday photos of my children done! Although my youngest child was not in the most "photographing" mood...we had a lot of fun & I am glad that my photos are done!

I just wanted to remind everyone that although christmas is a little ways away...all holiday orders must be submitted by December 5th to ensure holiday delivery! I also wanted to let all clients from 2008 know...if you did a session with me & would like to order holiday cards or wallets/4x6's to share with your family & friends...please let me know! I can custom design a card for you or you can choose from several of my already designed templates. If you would like more information on pricing, how to view my holiday templates or have any other questions, please feel free to contact me! Thank you!!!

~Staci

SHOOTSAC...by Jessica Claire

Sometimes when I am out on location shooting a session, I get questions or comments about that "bag" or "thing" I have slung around my side. And let me tell you...of the many photography accessories that I have...the Shootsac, by Jessica Claire, is by far my "I can't live without" item!

When I was really getting into photography, last fall, one of the girls at my sister's wedding who was assisting was sporting this adorable bag! Once I went over & took a look at it...I knew I had to have one. So, once I got home...I went online & looked at them & saw she was going to have a booth at the PDN Photo Expo in NY that I was going to attend...so I waited until then & purchased my first Shootsac...on sale I might add :-) I loved it. It was perfect for using with my photo sessions to keep all of my lenses & memory cards & extra batteries in. It was comfortable & stylish! I have been using the Shootsac for over a year now & I use it ALL the time & it still looks like new. Very durable & easy to clean! I have 3 covers & I love them all! They are addictive! :-) And she just came out with 7 new covers!!!

The moral of the story...if you are a photographer & need something to hold some of your gear in while shooting sessions that is not only comfortable, but customizable with tons of awesome, trendy styles...look no further! I can't go anywhere without it! And, I accidently did forget my shootsac for a session a few weeks ago...and let me tell you...I felt so lost without it. Lugging around that stinkin' camera bad was such a chore that I do not miss. :-) And most importantly...Jessica is an awesome gal & an amazing photographer. She hit this one right on the head with the shootsac! THANK YOU, JESSICA!

I have a solid black cover, an awesome cover with big polka dots on it (I think it is discontinued now) and the limited edition one that she sold on her birthday. I am planning on getting a new one that she just introduced at some point. Maybe a christmas present. :-)

Email Address Change/Updates

Hello! I know I had sent an email with the new changes to my email address as of September 1, however, many of you are still emailing me to my former email address. I will not longer be accepting emails to my former account, so please be sure to update my new email address to your address book in your inbox. Some people mentioned that my new email has been occasionally going to their SPAM/BULK inbox, so be sure to add me to your address book so I will not be considered spam/bulk. Otherwise, you may not receive or see any of my email replies. I currently have 3 email addresses and am trying to "simplify" and eliminate some of the unneccessary emails. :-) Thank you for your patience as I continue to work to serve you better!

MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: stacilphotography@ymail.com

Also, I will be sending out an email to inform my Pennsylvania clients of my availability in 2009, as I will be there several times in 2009 for weddings and I believe I am going to stay for a week in May as well as in August, and will be booking portrait sessions during those weeks. I am looking over my schedule to determine the exact dates I will be available. All bookings will be on a first come, first serve basis once I send out the official email with availability. Thank you!!!

The A. Family Session

What an awesome session! And this family is so beautiful. :-) We went to Amnicon Falls for their session. It was gorgeous there. Great spot, Renee! I had a great time capturing your family! You guys are so awesome together...and you have some of the most photogenic children! Enjoy your sneak peek!





































This is one of my favorites...

Missi & Nate

I had such a great time with Missi & Nate. Missi is expecting & looks so great! What a fun maternity session! We went up to Lester Park & the leaves were absolutely gorgeous! I love they dynamics between Missi & Nate...they will be awesome parents. :-) Congrats you two...I can't wait to meet her. :-) Enjoy your little preview...

Of course, they have to kiss. :-)

Completely unprompted...I love catching the little moments...proud daddy, loving on a beautiful mommy. :-)

I laughed so hard at this picture because I wanted him to do something that showed his excitement about this impending birth...

You're NEVER too old for the swings. :-)