I want to be in... | Rose Hill KS Family & Couple Lifestyle Photographer

this FAMILY!!

The kids gave their parents the gift of custom photography by me for Christmas. It's a thoughtful gift that not many thinking about giving.

This was my first time photographing such a large group of adults but it went great. They were so relaxed, fun, and up for anything. :)

After their session, we had some brownies Jennifer made (delicious!) & tea and watched some soccer. It was just like being at home (hubby has soccer on all the time).

Thank you so much for being such a great group of people. I had a fun time and hope you did too.
Enjoy your sneak peek!

Earlier this week I posted a mini sneak peek just for David & Jennifer, HERE.

Feel the love | Rose Hill, KS Family & Couple Lifestyle Photographer

I'm currently going through this family's session images and I'm just in love with the Mom & Dad. I love how in love these two are, how much looking at them makes me smile, and how much the colors they wore really pops against the dormant tree that look like they have ice on them.

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Spreading the love around here a bit more through crafts. Seema made a fun Valentine, instrument, fun craft today. Check it out HERE.
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Another fun thing I'm trying out. Feel free to ask me any thing HERE. You can even ask anonymously if you wish.

A+A Your Gallery's Up | Wichita Kansas Family & Couple Lifestyle Photographer

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Love on a cold winter day | Wichita Kansas Couple & Family Photographer

They braved the cold, and I mean December 19th cold, for their portrait session. I love that they chose RED for their clothing. It was the perfect choice and really pop against the dormant trees.

Adam & Abbie- I really enjoyed your session. Even with the cold all the laughing kept me warm. :) I can't wait to finish the rest of your images. Enjoy your sneak peek!
-Sarah

Isn't that a really simple and stunning ring?

YAY! We got smiles, giggles, and tickles from G. :)

Greetings!

Hopping on here today to announce the winner of the Fall sessions popular vote contest. With 15 out of the 23 votes the Q family (image #3) won!! Congratulations!!

This family won a 5x7 proof book containing all the images from the proofing gallery of their session. I'm really excited to see this product, too. :)

**Note: blog wins are not at the top of my to do list so they may take longer than normal.



I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a very nice Christmas, my favorite moment was watching Seema go through her stocking and saying "Oh my goodness gracious". I have no idea where this kid picks up all these phrases but they are adorable.

I hope to see everyone again in 2010. The best part of this business is families returning yearly and seeing how much the kids have changed. Wishing you a very healthy, happy, and prosperous new year!

It's a CONTEST!

I only have TWO scheduled sessions left to shoot in 2009 and then I'll be off for a couple of weeks, enjoying my family at taking it easy! I am currently booking for the 2010 year, if you are interested in a session please contact me to book your session.

*Reminder* I leave room in my schedule to fit in newborns through 1 year old through out the year. If you have recently had a baby or will be soon please let me know. Newborns are best shot at 2 weeks or younger.
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Now the contest...

One image from each of my Fall sessions was chosen, and posted below. Leave a comment on this post with the image number you would like to win. Feel free to ask anyone to vote for the image you want to win.

Anonymous votes don't count and only one vote per person, please!

The contest will end DECEMBER 19th at MIDNIGHT.

Scroll through the images and at the bottom is what the winner will receive. :)

To leave a comment, click here.

#1 - "E" Family

#2 - "K"

#3 - "Q" Family

#4 - "S" Kids

#5 - "R+A"

#6 - "D" Family

#7 - "G" Family

The winner of this contest will receive a 5x7 proof book containing all the images from the proofing gallery of their session. These are not sold and would make a perfect parent/grandparent gift or a nice brag book for yourself.

To leave a comment, click here.

***Only comments on the blog will be counted. If you are on Facebook, please click here to go to the blog***

D Family | Wichita Kansas Family Lifestyle Photographer

This was my first urban family session. And I really enjoyed it!

Meet Joe & his 3 daughters. For being an overcast, chilly Fall afternoon they brought such great smiles. I love this first one, but the family bond & closeness that is shown in the 2nd one makes it a favorite too.

G Family | Wichita Kansas Family Lifestyle Photographer

Check your email, your gallery is now available!

Holiday Deadline | Wichita Kansas Photographer

Just a reminder that all orders need to be in and fully paid for by December 4th. What this means is... I cannot ensure that you will receive your items before Christmas if your order is placed after December 4th. As we approach the end of November, I am working my best to keep on top off editing your sessions so that you will have ample time to order AND meet the Christmas deadline.

Keep in mind, if you have a custom item you would like designed I will need a few additional days to work on it.

If you have any questions regarding your gallery please feel free to email me at info@sarahshahportraits.com.

Posts are always better with images. Here's a random of Seema in October.

Bethany & her family | Wichita Kansas Family Child Lifestyle Photogher

The key to this session was making sure the boys knew that this was not going to be a boring session, that we were going to have fun. They know B, whose family was photographed at this location last year, and seeing his photographs gave them a sense of what their session would be like... some poses, and a lot of just being themselves.

Bethany, I loved meeting your family, and sort of want to meet your dogs now too. It was a lot of fun running around with the boys and I was ecstatic to hear they had fun at the session too. Enjoy your sneak peek!
-Sarah

S Family | Wichita Kansas Child Family Lifestyle Photographer

Love, love this session! S family check your email for your gallery password.

I *heart* 5 yr olds! | Wichita Kansas Child Newborn Baby Lifestyle Photographer

Meet K, he's 5. He's my third five year old to photograph this Fall. With each one I've noticed how much I love this age. At five, you are ok with sitting still, don't like to follow direction but will, and have so much personality. K's personality so bubbly, fun, and silly. He had me laughing through most of the session. And I love that he (and his Sister) have red hair!!

Tammi- Thank you for allowing me to come to your home for the session. Your landscaping is gorgeous, as is the inside of your home. I so enjoyed my time with both of your kids and hope to see you all next year with your extended family. Enjoy your sneak peek!

- Sarah

Cutest Kids | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Child Family

I was so excited to meet up with this family! They had their Christmas portraits taken last November, it was so cold, and we had their session in "the studio". So when their Mom emailed me that she wanted to have this year's portraits outside I was so happy to a) meet up with them and see how much the kids have grown; b) experience the Fall foliage with them.

Jennifer- Thank you for taking the time (and drive) to me for your Christmas portraits. I love your kids. I had a blast last weekend! Enjoy your sneak peek.

-Sarah

Pumpkin Patch - Round 3 | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Baby Children Lifestyle Photographer

I met up with this family of FOUR at the pumpkin patch! Last year at the pumpkin patch L was an only child and now she's a big sister. Every time her Mom and I talk about our toddlers I am amazed at how awesome this little girl is. She's so smart and fully potty trained (at the age of 2!).

I'm in love with this first one.

There's no doubt that they are brother and sister. This image just cracks me up!

L wasn't too fond of the camera a first but her little brother just loved it. I've never had a baby that loved looking at the camera as much as him.

Both kids and their dog are monkeys for Halloween this year! How adorable are these costumes? I'm going to be checking out Babies R' Us next year for costumes.

Nichole- I had fun, as always with your family! I love that your Mom comes along every time too. She's a great help. :) Check your email for your gallery password.

-Sarah

Pumpkin Patch - Round 2 | Sarah Shah Wichita KS Child Lifestyle Photographer

This was my first time meeting and photographing this little beauty and I can't think of a more fun place than the pumpkin patch. Normally I see Moms, Aunts, Grandmas, Sisters at sessions but she came with her Daddy. It was so sweet! I still can't believe how fast she could run at only 1 years old. My daughter didn't start walking until 15 months so this was a bit of a change for me, but what a fun age!

Heidi, Hopefully you'll be able to make it next time, we had a lot of fun! Check your email for your gallery password.

Isn't she adorable?

Now I'm off to start my Saturday at almost noon. I can hear Seema calling from upstairs and I need to get ready for today's session. The last pumpkin patch portraits are of an adorable brother & sister combo. Check back later tonight or tomorrow to see them.

Pumpkin Patch - Round 1 | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Child Teen Lifestyle Photographer

I'm working on 3 mini sessions from the pumpkin patch and they all will hopefully be rolling to the blog and galleries today!

First up is a little girl that I have had the pleasure of photographing 3 times. We originally met at the pumpkin patch last year. She was so cute then and at her fairy session, I could wait to meet up with her again. This time she brought along her big brother to be photographed with her. Both are just great kids and hope to continue to watch them grow into adulthood.

Carmen, Thank you so much for continuing to bring your kids to me to be photographed. I have enjoyed getting to know both of them. Check your email for your gallery password.

-Sarah

Fully Booked for 2009 | Wichita Kansas Photographer

Thank you for helping Sarah Shah Portraits to have the best year yet! I feel that I have grown so much as a photographer this year and know it's because of the continued support from my clients and friends. I am fully booked for the 2009 year and will only be accepting newborn (under 14 days old) and 1 month portrait sessions during the rest of the year, as I know how fast little ones like to change! I look forward to seeing you in the coming year. Thank you!

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I feel like I'm in the middle of running a marathon and I'm counting my steps to keep me going.

I have two portrait sessions this weekend, which I am so excited about! First, is a family that was one of my first clients last year. Her kids are ADORABLE and I can't wait to see how much they've grown. Second, is a family that I know through a grade school friend. They have a 5 year old boy that has the brightest personality and I can't wait to spend some time with him again, and a 7 week old girl.

We were invited to two parties this weekend to celebrate Fall and Halloween. Seema will be debuting her costume at both! We have to prepare her for the big night next week, since she's really not to keen on wearing her animal ears.

Pumpkin patch portraits will be hitting the blog and galleries this weekend. Those that came out this year be sure to check your email Sunday for your password.

Q Family

Your proofs are ready to view. Thank you for so patiently waiting on me! Check your email for your gallery's password.

Check your mailbox

E family, your proofs are ready to view. Check your email box for your gallery's password.