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.

S Family | Wichita Kansas Child Family Lifestyle Photographer

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

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.

More Holiday Cards Added!

Several more holiday cards have been added to the Gallery on the website.

Go to my website (here), click on Enter Site, then click on Galleries, and then go to the Holiday Cards gallery.

Cards are available in matte or linen paper, and come in packs of 24 with envelopes. They are only offered as an add-on to these portrait packages: Christmas Magic, the Ruby, the Pearl, or the Diamond.

I have samples of the card papers if you would like to see and feel them.

Go check them out!

Holiday Cards!

The holiday cards for 2009 are becoming available for you to check out! Go to my website (here), click on Enter Site, then click on Galleries, and then go to the Holiday Cards gallery. I will be adding a few more options over the next few weeks.

Cards are available in matte or linen paper, and come in packs of 24 with envelopes. They are only offered as an add-on to these portrait packages: Christmas Magic, the Ruby, the Pearl, or the Diamond.

I have samples of the card papers if you would like to see and feel them.

ProAm Photography Show

I entered two of my photography pieces into the ProAm Photography Show and they are still on display through tomorrow, August 24th. The tulips (left side) is showing at CityArts (334 N. Mead). The coffee (right side) is showing at The Red Line Gallery (at Lawrence Photo, 401 E. Douglas).

They look way better than what these quick snaps show! Both are 11x14 size and mounted on standout board.

2009's Special Holiday Package | Sarah Shah - Wichita KS Photographer

If you have any questions or would like to book your session please contact me today!
Email: info@sarahshahportraits.com
Phone: 316-209-3593
Book a session form: here

The dates you've been waiting for | Sarah Shah - Wichita Kansas Photographer

I'm totally exhausted and ready to crash but wanted to hop on here real quick and release my Fall Family Sessions dates. The super special package option and add-ons will be announced in the next couple days. My two year old has decided that she no longer likes to nap until 4 pm (when she crashes) and then doesn't want to actually go to bed until 9 pm. Her awake schedule is cutting into my work schedule!

I am only offering 12 family sessions this year, so be sure to email or call me or fill out the form here. These sessions are booked based on who chooses what date first. Check your calendars and then contact me early to ensure you will get the date of your choice.

And the dates are...
* Sept 26th
* Sept 27th - RESERVED
* Oct 3rd - RESERVED
* Oct 10th
* Oct 24th - RESERVED
* Oct 25th - RESERVED
* Nov 1st - RESERVED
* Nov 7th - RESERVED
* Nov 14th
* Nov 15th
* Nov 21st - RESERVED

More information on session types
This year I am offering mini sessions, as well as regular sessions, for family portraits. Either of these sessions are great options! I am offering a Christmas Magic package for the family portrait sessions. This package includes a variety of print sizes and comes with the option of adding on custom designed holiday cards or one digital image to use for your holiday cards. The add-on options are only available in conjunction with the purchase of the Christmas Magic package or these regular packages: the RUBY, the PEARL, or the DIAMOND. To see what each of these regular packages includes please click here. I will be posting information on the Christmas Magic package and add-ons in the next couple days right here on my blog.

You might be wondering what the difference is between a mini session and a regular session, so here's the break down.

Mini Sessions:
* Choose either a traditional session at Oak Park in Riverside or Friends University or an urban session in downtown Wichita.
* The session fee is $60 and covers the photographer's time and talent during and after the session.
* These sessions will last about 40 minutes.
* 10-12 proofs will be shown.

Regular Sessions:
*Choose any location that you would like, we can work together to find what location will be best for your portraits and your family.
* The session fee is $100 and covers the photographer's time and talent during and after the session, and a $50 print credit towards your print purchase.
* These sessions last about 1-2 hours.
* At least 25 proofs will be shown.



The Pumpkin Patch
More information on the pumpkin patch sessions will be announced around September 12th. If you'd like to be added to my email newsletter list and get a first glance about session updates, please sign up here. (Don't worry... I won't spam you. I only send out maybe a total of 5 eNewsletters a year, if even that.)

Now offering you more | Sarah Shah - Wichita Kansas Photographer

After analyzing what size prints most of your orders contain, I have decided to bring back print packages but this time they work a bit differently. If you know you will like one of the below session packages, you will need to "lock in" that package by ordering it when you schedule your session.

This works just like the session fee. For your regular portrait session you'd pay a $100 session fee up front to hold your spot and for my time & talent during and after your session. When your proofs are done I email you a $50 credit code to enter when checking out. For these session packages you will need to do a bit more thinking (I know, sorry) but it will work out a lot better. And even save you money in the long run with the packages that have an additional % off extra prints that aren't included in the package. When your proofs are done I will email you a code for the amount of the session package that you "locked in" prior to your session. If you purchased a session package that includes an amount off additional a la carte prints you will receive that code too.

(more announcements below...)

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With the introduction of session packages my a la carte options have been narrowed down to just the basics. Prints can be ordered in wallets, 5x7 and smaller, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, and 20x24. Custom sizes are also still available, just ask! All speciality items (storyboards, holiday cards/announcements, albums, and others) can be only ordered as an add-on to one of these session packages.

As always, if you have any questions or if I didn't cover something you are wondering about please don't hestitate to contact me.

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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

- FALL SESSION DATES and more information will be announced either this weekend or sometime next week. These are first come, first serve on the dates so you'll want to let me know that you're interested quick. I've already had a couple families inquiry and the dates haven't even been released yet.

-PUMPKIN PATCH SESSIONS will be announced around Sept 12th, but they will all take place in October!


I'm really excited about showcasing a more of the speciality items that I have available for you. I've done a lot of ordering around to see what products are out there and what the quality of them is like.

Product Showcase: the STORYBOARD

This is the latest storyboard that a client ordered. I haven't had a 9 image one printed before and I just love this! This particular one is 12x12 inches and is mounted on styrene board. Styrene is a plastic mounting board that is 2mm thick. All of my images that are ordered larger than 8x10 are mounted on styrene for added durability and preservation.

To see other examples of storyboards I have done in the past, check out the Galleries > Custom Storyboards gallery on my main website here.

Wall Display Ideas | Sarah Shah - Wichita Kansas Photographer

Have you ordered your images and not sure how to arrange them on your walls? I'll be the first to admit that I have stood in front of my builder white walls wondering the same so I want to help you out! I have just added a new gallery on the website that shows you a few different ideas on how to arrange your images on your walls. I currently have the Andrew in 8x8s (just wish I would have ordered 10x10s) over my couch in our living room. We love it. It's like a mosaic of our family.

So go to my website (www.sarahshahportraits.com), click on Enter Site, click on Galleries, and then click on Wall Display Ideas.

Flying By | Sarah Shah - Wichita KS Child Photographer

Our fairy themed mini portrait sessions were very successful. I am halfway through all the images and am planning to showcase an image from each session on here sometime next week, so stay tuned! Next year I am planning on having these mini sessions over more dates and earlier in June so it's not so hot.

Thank you to everyone who brought a special little girl to experience dressing up like a fairy and having fun with me!

Fairy Themed Portrait Sessions | Sarah Shah - Wichita Kansas Portrait Photographer

Sarah Shah Portraits is having fairy themed mini portrait sessions for girls between 1 and 5 years old on June 27, 28, and July 11. These mini sessions will last about 30 minutes.

A discounted session fee of $30 will be charged and you will receive a complimentary 5x7 print withe a signed model release. ($59 value)

A limited number of sessions will be offered, please contact us to book your session early to ensure you get a spot.

Email: info@sarahshahportraits.com
Phone: 316-209-3593
Website: www.sarahshahportraits.com

Lifestyle Family & Couple Portrait Photographer | Wichita Kansas

I just loved photographing this family so much that I had to post another couple images from their session.

Russ & Terri Are Married | Sarah Shah - Wichita, KS Lifestyle Photographer

Terri's daughter, Becky (@wordsofbecky), surprised her Mom the week before the wedding by telling her that I would be photographing their wedding. Becky kept this a secret from her Mom until 1 week before the wedding when I meet with them.

I had the pleasure of documenting Russ and Terri's wedding day! This was the first wedding I have ever photographed and I really enjoyed seeing their day unfold and meeting all of their close family. I loved how Terri had pre-wedding jitters, and then how elated they both looked during the ceremony.

Congratulations Russ & Terri!

Normally I don't consider myself a wedding photographer, but this was a special occasion. I had previously taken this family's portraits, and this wedding was a small celebration, plus Terri's daughter, Becky, nominated my Giving is Awesome winner and had won a print credit.

Giveaway Winner Announced & Part II of Celebration - Sarah Shah - Wichita, KS Lifestyle Photographer

I want to thank everyone that voted for my anniversary contest and giveaway. There was a whopping 22 people who sent in votes!!

And the winner is...

#21
This precious little one can also be seen here and here.






Part 2 of my anniversary celebration is a discount.
Contact me between March 18th and March 31st to schedule your 2009 portrait session(s) and receive 10% off your print order.*


*10% off excludes custom announcements, holiday cards, storyboards, and any other custom work.

Sarah Shah - Wichita, KS Photographer - Thank You Celebration Giveaway!

I want to say thank you to all my current and prospective clients! You make Sarah Shah Portraits what it is.

Contest
Below is one image from each of the portrait sessions I had during my first year in business. Each image is numbered. Choose your favorite image (or person in the image) out of all 30 and email that image's number to info@sarahshahportraits.com. The client who's image gets the most votes will win an awesome prize!! All emails will need to be received by March 15th! That gives you about two weeks to notify your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone who will vote for your image...

The winner of this contest will receive a free portrait session at the location of their choice and an album containing ten 4x6 prints from their portrait session.

Now go vote!!

Be sure to check back on March 17th to see who won this awesome prize!! And to see what will be offered next.


Keep In Touch
Don't forget that you can sign up for my email mailing list here.

You can also become a fan of Sarah Shah Portraits on our Facebook page here. Feel free to tag yourself in the sneak peeks that are posted there.

Come Celebrate My First Year of Business!

Sarah Shah - Wichita, KS Lifestyle Photographer

This high school senior is everything cowboy! The horse, the spurs, the Wrangler jeans, the hat...

The Spirit of Giving

I am so excited to be able to join in the spirit of giving this year. I am teaming up with Giving is Awesome and 360+ other photographers internationally to offer my photography services to a deserving family.

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $300 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, or prints for Grandma, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in or around the Wichita, KS area. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : info@sarahshahportraits.com.

The winner will be announced on January 1, 2009 -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Sarah