Sisters

Ahhh, mini-session day. My first mini of the day was with two adorable girls. Their mom & I grew up together...went to school together...graduated from high school together...and hadn't seen each other in (how is it possible?) 14 years! It was fantastic to see Shannon again & meet her daughters.

I mean, really - how sweet are these girls?

These girls were a riot, and I had a lot of fun working with them.

Have I Got A Deal For You!

I am beyond excited to announce my first ever day of Mini-Sessions! I should probably tell you what that means... ;)

A mini-session is just a shorter version of a regular portrait session, timed to take about 30-45 min. Since the session itself is shorter, the session fee is lowered - in this case, I'll be charging $25/mini-session. There is no minimum print purchase required, and every family who purchases a mini-session will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 print credit. This set of minis will take place on Saturday, June 27th at Nankin Mill and the surrounding areas of Hines Park.

A few things to think about... I will be scheduling a maximum of 7 mini-sessions for the day - they will be scheduled every hour, with the first available session starting at 9am and the last at 4PM. When you call or e-mail to book your mini, you'll be given a choice of the time slots available, so the sooner you call, the better your chance of getting the time you want. Because of the fast-paced nature of a mini-session, I cannot accomodate groups with more than 5 subjects, and I ask that no wardrobe changes be made unless you can make them without delaying the session. In the case of inclement weather, minis will be rescheduled for a later date.

Contact me at 734/425-2261 or send an e-mail to sarah@sarahpetriephotography.com to get yourself on the list! I'm looking forward to a fun and very busy day!

Serendipity...

See the picture on my blog header? It's also the picture on the "splash page" that leads you to either the blog or my website. It's a picture that I didn't know I wanted until I had it, and now it's one of my all time favorites. Serendipity. A happy accident.


The little person in that picture is my older daughter, and she's holding Ducky - her best friend and constant companion. In the time since that photo was taken, she's grown up a bit and, while she still adores Ducky, she can go to sleep without him and can understand that he does, indeed, NEED to be washed every once in a while. (Thank goodness!)


I was looking at that picture a few days ago and realized that I wanted the same picture of my younger daughter with the object of her affections. So I took her outside - to the same sidewalk in front of our house - and I started shooting. This is what I got...





Yes, she dressed herself - just like her sister had dressed herself.

I do have a point. These kids of ours - with their quirky little habits, and their "loveys", and their sense of fashion - they're changing every single day. I'm SO GLAD I have these pictures of my girls with their favorite comfort items, because this is who they are - or who they were - at that one specific moment in time. And I want to be able to remember that forever.

This is why I encourage you to let your child bring along their favorite thing and choose one outfit on their own for your session. Because, even if it's not something you would've chosen - even if it's something they look back on in 10 years and cringe - it's who they are, and it's important. All of these stages and phases deserve to be captured - recorded -remembered.

SPRING!

Ahhh, the sun is shining, the flowers are inching their way up and starting to bloom, and the grass is slowly becoming more green than brown. Gotta love it!




With warmer weather comes crazier schedules, so call soon to book your spring or summer session!

The Winner Is...

I know it's late to announce it here, but Amy M. won the free session I gave away on Facebook! Thanks to all of my "groupies" for signing up!

And now...a DEAL! If your kids are current or former students at Tiny Tots Preschool in Livonia, or if you are a public school teacher, you're eligible for a 15% discount on prints! This deal is available for a limited time only, so call or e-mail to book your session today!

Are you on Facebook?

I am - and I LOVE it! It's been fantastic to get back in touch with so many old friends. My love for Facebook has led me to start a Sarah Petrie Photography Group. Click on the link below, become a "Groupie", and you'll be entered in a drawing for a FREE session! Groupies must live in my coverage area/s to be eligible. So...tell your friends & family - spread the word, and we'll see how many new Groupies sign up!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55131727095

Big News!

The official website is finally up and running & I couldn't be more excited! Click on the link and take a look-see...you just might see some familiar faces.

http://www.sarahpetriephotography.com

There are still a few kinks that I'm working out, but I couldn't wait any longer to share it with you. An Enormous THANK YOU to all of the families who allowed me to use their images in my portfolio!