Maternity|Family - Marshall

On my last post, I said that I wanted to share some sessions that I did prior to starting the blog... So, here is the Maternity|Family shoot that I did with the Marshall family back in January of this year. They are some dear friends of ours and I was really excited that I got to document this exciting time for them.

If you would like to book a maternity, gender reveal, or family session; please send me an email. 

Maternity|Family - Marshall, a set on Flickr

The Past and Things to Look Forward To...

Sigh... well, the summer is winding down and it's back to school time for some. I keep asking myself, "Where has the summer went?". Well, it's come and now it's leaving... Even though it's Summer until mid-Sepember, but you know what I mean.

Would you like to support a local artist (me)? I have had some inquires about purchasing some of my images as a print and well, I aim to please. I have compiled some of my favorite still life shots, 42 to be exact, and I have them up for sale as 8x10 prints. A sample is on the right, click to enlarge.

The images have been uploaded into a public gallery and are available for viewing and ordering. If you visit the "Clients" tab on my blog or go to: http://LaurenBeasleyPhoto.shootproof.com/8x10 and enter your email address. 8x10 Prints start at $25.00 for a lustre print and ground shipping is $6.00 per order. The prints are from a professional photographic printer and are photographic prints, not an ink jet print. If you would like an image in another format, just let me know. The gallery will be open until mid December, so get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

On the same note, My mother in law, Anna, has a vendor space at Ritas Decor and More in Fuquay (the address is at the bottom). She is selling some unique signs, vinyl wall quotes, and goodies. Go by there and check out what all the vendors have to offer. She is making a little spot for me in her store space to display some photographs as advertisement and I will also be selling some 8x10's there as well. I expect my shipment of 8x10's to arrive today or Monday. I would like to sell the photo's in the store matted and framed, but I will need some time to get that together. So, I will post when I have it together up there.

Update-Update-Update! We are finally breaking ground (well, sort of) in the creation of an office/studio space. The room is already a finished space, but it needs some work done to it. We have replaced the carpet with flooring and are painting now. It's a mess right now, but I'll post some pictures after it is done. I plan on using the room as a multipurpose space; part office, crafting space, storage, and natural light studio. It's small, but it's a start. YAY!

I have also been wanting to post some sessions that I did prior to starting my blog, which was started in March 2013. I have a handful of sessions I would like to post, so I will start with my next post and periodically add to it as I go along. I like to post weekly, any more than that I don't think anyone will visit. Maybe I'm wrong, so feel free to leave feedback.

Eventually I want to upgrade to a nice more professional blog, but right now I am working without much of a budget and a free blog is what is affordable right now. I also am looking into a portfolio site, I feel like a portfolio website is something I will eventually need to invest into. So, big things to look forward to in the future. Do you know anyone who would trade website/blog/html help for portraits? Give em' my number please (seriously), because website stuff is just not my forte... figuring out CS6 is hard enough.

Thank you to my loyal friends and followers and hello to any new one's! Leave a comment if you are new to my blog! Cheers!

Rita's Decor & More
214 S. Main Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

Booking for Fall Portraits!

I am now booking for fall portraits! Great for back to school! Mini sessions start at $80 and include a disk of images! 

Also, I have added more products available to order from your sessions - boutique frames & standout wall art. I already offer - photographic prints, float wraps and canvas gallery wraps. 

And, a heads up for those interested... Starting September 1st, the price of photographic prints that I offer will have a slight price increase. All of the other products that I offer will stay the same. So if you would like to take advantage of my current pricing, please make sure to book your session prior to Sept 1 (session can take place after, I just need it in my calendar with paid deposit). 

Starting January 1, my pricing structure for sessions will change as well. More info on that to come in the future. 

 

Cake Smash!

I love how these turned out! I was told that Kinsley was the most solemn baby, ever. Well, I think we did a pretty good job of getting her smiling. However, it was a group effort. I think she really started to get warmed up towards the end. Take a look at the whole set here.

Happy 1st Birthday Kinsley!!






visit: Cake Smash!, a set on Flickr.

And lastly, a little shout out to the vendors I used... I got the cupcake from Sweet Cherry Bakery in Apex, NC  and I got the diaper cover as well as the petti romper from Joey's Closet in Clayton, NC. The balloons are from Lowes Foods of the Garner area (42/50), I was glad I could call that in and pick up.