Week 4 of Project 54

This week the challenge was soothing repetition. 

At first I didn't have a clue

After brainstorming with Daniel my mind was running full of ideas

I took pictures several days this week to use,

until I settled with the most soothing repetition to me

Water

I love water.  I love being in it, on it, over it, under it, around it.  

It doesn't matter how, just as long as I'm near. 

I think in another life I was a fish

or perhaps a mermaid.  

A girl can dream, huh?

The way the water was rippling under a bridge and the shadows falling just so,

I knew I had my shot.

Auburn National Championship Celebration

 Some of you already know, I'm a big Auburn fan.  I was born that way.  At first I didn't have a choice, and as I grew up and had a choice, I still wanted to wear orange and blue.  Some of my greatest memories happened in the loveliest village on the plains. I can remember being a child and looking up at Samford Hall thinking one day I was going to have class in that building, looking over the campus from the Eagle's Nest, tailgating in the "old drill field", visiting my favorite cousin in her college home, high fiving players at Tiger Walk, rolling Toomer's Corner for the first time, and meeting Pat Dye and Aubie.  When I grew up, I made even more memories.... College day in high school with my best friend, visiting my best friend in her apartment as we were college students, moving to Auburn to live with my brother and deciding to transfer because I knew it's where I belonged, living with Daniel and Lucy in our little trailer, tailgating with my family and friends, building a relationship with two of the best friends and their dog, the internship of my dreams, and most importantly the day I hobbled across the stage in the coliseum in a high heel and a boot cast to get my diploma.  Auburn is more than just a football team for me.  It's spirit, it's tradition, it's Saturdays in the fall, it's watching the game with my family and closest friends, it's hearing "War Eagle," it's J&M, it's home.
I am proud to say, "I believe in Auburn and love it." I wasn't missing the chance to cheer my team on to the 2nd national championship and 3rd undefeated season of my lifetime.  Here are some highlights of that day.  If you want to see more, I will be loading them onto a web gallery, so contact me at lifesmirrorimages@gmail.com and I will send you the link to get in.
In closing,
WAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR  EEEEEEAAAAGLE! 

    Taken through a pair of binocs!

                                                           Can you spot the ugly ducklings?

        Everybody Hands go up!!

  1957 clip 

   My two favorite Auburn quarterbacks in one spot.  

   The table has been set

I took this of before Tiger Walk started.  Little did he know that he would be the happiest 

little Auburn fan there...

Bc THIS guy (help if you can, we aren't sure who) took off his National Championship 

wind jacket and gave it to that same little boy

  Did I mention Auburn is about making friends?

My favorite from the whole weekend.  

War Eagle.

Week 3 Project 52

Here is Week 3 of Project 52.

The theme was "Shades of Gray"

I did not take this one until the end of the week as I thought and thought about what to photograph.

Then it hit me.

My dad's beard is so dear to me and it's my favorite shade of gray.

Well it's more white than gray. (sorry Dad)

Turned black and white, it's just the perfect shade of gray.

For 20 years all I knew was my dad and with his beard,

until one day he shaved it off and met me

at my favorite restaurant in Auburn.

As he sat down in the booth with me,

I asked if I could help him. 

He told me as a child I used to call him daddy.

I had no clue.

See my dad just isn't my dad without that beard

I love it

I love him

Dad, this one is for you.

Enjoy.

Love, Sis



Week 2 of Project 52

This year one of my business goals is to grow more creative and I have many creative exercises under my belt to achieve this goal.  One of them is that I joined a group of photographers (pro, amateur, and all in between!) to do a weekly photo challenge once a week for a year.  I'm taking the harder route and going with the topics they give on a weekly basis.  I'm starting out with week 2, which is the theme of "Illustrate a song." I chose to illustrate "I drink alone," by George Thorogood.  I thought a cat would better represent this song than anyone.  Cats are lone creatures and more independent than any other animal.  Without further ado, my first shot at this project.  Let me know what you think!

Newest Prices for 2011; Scottsboro Alabama Portrait Photographer

When viewing pricing, please make sure you are viewing the new 2011 prices and not the old ones.  Here is a list of ALL of the new pricing for 2011...

All sessions are by appointment only. 
Images for portraits are ready to view three weeks after session date.
Half of the session fee is due at the time of booking.  The remaining half is due during the session.  Please contact me 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule.  The session fee is non-refundable.


Portrait Session (includes adults [modeling, maternity, etc], children, couples, or families)

Package 1:
$95
a 1-2 hour session at a location of your choice, or my choosing
1-5 people ($10 for each additional person)
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!

Package 2:
$125
a 1-2 hour session at a location of your choice, or my choosing
1-5 people ($10 for each additional person)
Includes one 8x10, two 5x7, and two wallet sheets (four to a sheet)
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!

Package 3:
$145
a 1-2 hour session at a location of your choice, or my choosing
1-5 people ($10 for each additional person)
Includes one 11x14, two 8x10, two 5x7, two wallet sheets (four to a sheet),
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!

Package 4:
$190
a 1-2 hour session at a location of your choice, or my choosing
1-5 people ($10 for each additional person)
Includes one 8x10, two 5x7, two wallet sheets (four to a sheet), and an 8x10 Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!

CDs are available at an additional fee of $30 for low-resolution files and $60 for high-resolution files

Newborn Session:
$150
a 2-3 hour session at a location of your choice, or my choosing
Includes one 8x10, two 5x7, and two wallet sheets (four to a sheet)
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!

Grow With Me Package:
$400
Includes a newborn, 3 month, 6 month, and one year session
One 8x10 and one 5x7 from each session
One 16x20 story board with pictures from all sessions
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months after each session
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!

*New this year!! If you are a returning customer, you will automatically receive $25 print credit when you book your next session with me.

Half of the session fee is due at the time of booking. The remaining half is due during the session. Please contact me 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule. Session fee is non-refundable.

All portraits and events will be available 3 weeks after your shoot for online viewing. Through the online viewing, you and your friends and family will be able to purchase print products that will be delivered to your door.

When ordering prints, you have 4 weeks to place an order if you chose a package with prints. If you place an order after the 4 weeks, there will be an additional $25 fee added to your order or subtracted from your print credit. If you are using the online viewing to place an order, you have 3 months to place the order. After 3 months there will be an additional $25 fee to republish. 


Boudoir Session
$125
a 1-3 hour session at an inside location (to be discussed)
Includes an accordion book of select poses of your choice for your honey
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
CD with all portraits in low-resolution files, high-resolution available at additional fee


The session fee is due at the time of booking. Please contact me 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule. Session fee is non-refundable.


Senior Portrait Package 1:
$125 sitting fee
1-2 hours of shooting at 2 locations and up to four outfits
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
All portraits available on a CD for an additional fee

Senior Portrait Package 2:
$150
1-2 hours of shooting at 2 locations and up to four outfits
48 wallets
two 8x10
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
All portraits available on a CD for an additional fee

Senior Portrait Package 3:
$200
1-2 hours of shooting at 2 locations and up to four outfits
48 wallets
two 8x10
two 5x7
small soft bound book of entire session
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
All portraits available on a CD for an additional fee

Senior Portrait Package 4:
$325
1-2 hours of shooting at 2 locations and up to four outfits
48 wallets
two 8x10
two 5x7
small soft bound book of entire session
one 8x10 gallery wrap canvas
Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
All portraits available on a CD for an additional fee

 All Senior portraits will be available 3 weeks after your shoot for online viewing. Through the online viewing, you and your friends and family will be able to purchase print products that will be delivered to your door.


Engagement Session
$125
a 1-3 hour session at a location of your choice, or my choosing
Includes one 8x10 or two 5x7 or 11x14 signature matte board with one 5x7 photo of your Portraits viewable on web gallery for 3 months
all portraits available on a CD for an additional fee
*photo story book is available with additional pricing, just ask!


Bridal Session
$150
a 1-3 hour session at a location of your choice
Includes one 8x10 of your choice
CD with a limited number of portraits, all portraits available for $20 fee
The session fee is due at the time of booking. Please contact me 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule. Session fee is non-refundable, and can be used for credit.

Wedding Package I
$800
This package includes the day of your wedding, the actual wedding, and your reception. There is an additional fee for the day prior to the wedding
Includes a $50 print credit
CD with all portraits available for an additional $100 fee

Wedding Package II
$900
This package includes the day of your wedding, the actual wedding, and your reception. There is an additional fee for the day prior to the wedding
Includes a bridal session on a separate date, or an engagement session
Includes a $50 print credit
CD with all portraits available for an additional $100 fee

Wedding Package III
$1,025
This package includes the day of your wedding, the actual wedding, and your reception. There is an additional fee for the day prior to the wedding.
Includes a bridal session on a separate date AND an engagement session
Includes a $50 print credit
CD with all portraits available for an additional $100 fee

*Additional products can be added to any of the wedding packages (albums, extra CDs, DVD slideshows, etc) for an additional fee.
All weddings will be available 5 weeks after your wedding date for online viewing. Through the online viewing, you and your guests and family will be able to purchase print products that will be delivered to your door. 

Beth and Darrel; Huntsville Alabama Wedding photographer

This was a very cold day and we didn't have very long before all three of us started freezing.  Beth and Darrel were both good sports about the cold, especially him.  He was bouncing all over the place and keeping us laughing.  I cannot wait to take pictures of these two at their wedding.  Enjoy a few peeks you two!

Valentine's Day 2010; Scottsboro Alabama Photographer

This year I am offering Valentine's Day cards for $25 per 25.  The price changes slightly the more you order.  These are flat cards with smooth texture on cover stock paper.  The size is 4x5.5 so they are smaller to resemble the typical Valentine's Day cards.  If you would like something a little cheaper, I am offering the option of purchasing a photo greeting card (printed on actual photo paper) for $18 for 25.  These can be ordered at any quantity and the price changes per card added, just ask for the price! You may use any of the pictures from past shoots with me for your card.
What if you haven't had a shoot with me or want new pictures?  Mark your calendars because on January 29 I have the day set aside to have mini sessions for Valentine's day!  The mini session will last 20 minutes and you will receive 25 of the cover stock Valentine's Day cards for $65. Available times will be listed below.  Email me at lifesmirrorimages@gmail.com or call me at 256-609-1520 to set up your appointment.  You must pay 50% down to book and the other 50% is due at the session.  Remember I accept cash, checks, OR credit cards!

Times Available
9 am
9:30 am
10 am
10:30 am
11 am
1130 am
2 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm

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2010 Weddings; Alabama Wedding photographer

2010 Year of Weddings in Review

This post is a HUGE thank you to all of my brides and grooms from 2010.

Without you, my photography wouldn't be as successful.

I had a goal to do 8 weddings in 2010.

I shot 16 weddings.

  Wow.  I am shocked and pleased.

I couldn't have done it without you.

I made many memories this year, met a lot of new people. 

I laughed with you. 

I cried with you.

I stressed with you.

I made friends with you.

Each of you have touched my life in different ways and I look forward

to working with you in the future

and watching your families grow. 

Happy 2010 and may 2011 bring you happiness and cheer!

Maggie Newborn; Scottsboro Alabama Newborn Photographer

I was excited for this little bundle of joy to come into the world, but even more so that I got the

chance to capture her first pictures.  I can only hope to have the same connection with her

as I do her big brother.  She's the closest thing I have to a niece, as she's the daughter

of two of my best friends.  I'm already picturing us shopping, painting nails, and doing all the girly things in life.  Take a look as this little angel and a few of her big brother who already loves her very much!