Thanksgiving Sale!!! | Dallas Texas Family Photography

* Not available for wedding photography services.

With all the buzz about the holidays I've gone and decided to out together the first annual Thanksgiving Day Sale. Purchase a gift card or print credit towards a 2009 session and receive 25% off your total purchase. Save $25 for every $100 you buy.

This sale is valid from now until 11:59 PM December 5th.

Also, we are holding a "door buster" contest for a free session for Spring 2009. Just send an email to contest@sarahanne.net with the subject "Spring Contest" to be entered. One winner will receive a free session and $500 print credit and two runners up will receive a $150 print credit towards a 2009 session.

~ Sarah Anne

Skimping Smart on Photography

From one bargain shopper to another, I know there are many of us out there who love a good deal. Who can't quite hit "Buy Now" without knowing we've used all resources available to us to make sure we're getting our purchase at the cheapest price known to Google. At the same time, there are still those few items where we simply refuse to compromise quality in our quest to save a little extra money. Photography is (or should) be one of those areas.

There are, however, a few loopholes in ways for you to get the quality portraits you desire even on a budget this holiday season. I'm going to be posting some pointers on ways you can safely save a little on your portraits without compromising quality.

The first tip is to reevaluate your framing. While it's no secret that a good frame can really accent a portrait and properly display your image in a high class and artful way, at the same time it is better to invest in the image now and save the expensive frame for later if buying both at once is too expensive for your budget.

ApartmentTherapy.com had a great article about finding cheap framing options.



They not only listed some of their finds but also opened up the comments for readers to share their low cost frame finds as well.

It might seem odd to pay so much to have your portraits and then have them in a non-custom boutique frame, but at least you have them on your wall in the first place and you can easily switch them into a new frame in a few months. Also, don't be afraid to check out the article on finding inexpensive framing stores near you.

Until the next tip,

Sarah

Super Senior Specatular | Dallas Senior Graduation Portraits

I've been thinking long and hard about this announcement. I talked it over with a few friends, gathered their ideas, and finally decided to just go with it.

On of the hardest parts about being in business for myself is when someone approaches me wanting my photography talent, but can't afford my posted prices. Most of the time I have to suggest another photographer because if I lowered my prices any, I would be unable to pay my own bills. And it makes me sad to see so many people not be able to have quality portraits.

So, as a very special offer to all my fabulous high school seniors, I am offering a specially designed session just for those who might not be able to afford my full sessions.

One Hour
One Outfit
One Location
One Sheet of Wallets
One Digital File
(15 proofs to select from)

All for $325 - Must be paid in full upon booking your session date.

Additional prints or albums may be purchased at regular price.

New changes coming up.

It's 11 PM on a Friday night and I'm sitting here working on catching up on some amazing senior sessions I've done over the last few weeks. Yes I'm THAT behind at the moment. Finals this semester have really kicked me in the rear so I'm thankful I decided to take the whole month of December off in anticipation with this.

Speaking of, have you all heard of Pandora.com? It's my favorite music player when I'm up at night working while the rest of the house is quiet as a mouse.

I must admit I'm dissapointed in myself for not keeping up with things here on the blog. Part of my lack of posting is being unsure how many people are actually here looking at this, so, starting next year, I'm going to be posting a monthly special to keep you all on your toes. It'll be really GOOD too, not just a "free 8x10", no. This special will be something so cool. I just can't tell you what they'll be yet. ;-)

Other changes happening will be some shifting around of my packages and pricing. Like the saying go, the only things promised in life are death and taxes. Since my last (first) year in business has been so amazing and things are only looking up, I'm going to go ahead of get rid of some of my promotional packages and just rearrange things to include popular items. I am excited to show you some new items we'll carry as well. It's going to be so fun.

Another huge change is that I am accepting weddings. I have two booked already and more inquiries coming in. I will offer three more weddings at a special promotional price so if you or someone you know is interested please have them get a hold of me soon.

Speaking of, I have a bridal session tomorrow with Miss K so I should get to bed soon so I will be bright eyed and bushy tailed and on my "A" game tomorrow.

Wish us good weather!

~ Sarah Anne

Looking for a Unique gift?

Looking for something different to give to the person who has everything? Give them the gift of portraiture. Sarah Anne Photography will be offering gift certificates this holiday season. These certificates will include a full session and a few extra goodies as well. They're perfect for the family who has everything already, and so much more personal than a bottle of wine or fruit of the month club.

Check back later this week for more details and how you can purchase your gift certificates.


~ Sarah Anne

2008 Senior Packages

As part of a portfolio expansion for Fall of 07, I've created some spectacular packages for all my senior friends. You session fee is totally waived and all you're paying for are the prints and goodies from your session.

I've included an obscene amount of wallet prints for all your family and friends. A gorgeous hardbound custom coffee table book. And web-sized pictures for you to display on your profiles to show off to all your friends.

Great pictures for you. Awesome deals for your parents. Everyone is happy.

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These prices and packages are ONLY good for senior sessions booked between now and December 12th, 2007.

The Nitty Gritty

Current Rates & Specials

Session Fees - $125. Covers the photographer's time, talent, and creative vision.
Special - Portfolio Expansion - Session Fees $75 - While space is available
Pre-purchase a Portrait Collection and your session fee is waived. Collections start at $350.

~~~~ Prints ~~~~

Gallery Wall Prints (mounted for longevity)
30x40, 30x30 - $115
20x24, 20x20 - $95
16x20, 16x24 - $75

Gift Prints
11x14, 11x16 - $ 45
8x10, 8x12 - $35
5x7 & smaller - $ 20
Wallets - pack 24 - $42
- pack 8 - $16

Our customers receive a gift print CD free with certain purchases. The CD contains all the proofs from your session ready to be printed over and over again to be shared with all your friends and family. Inquire for more details.

~~~~ Specialty Items ~~~~

Canvas
Custom Story Board
DVD Session Slide Show
CD web-sized images - Perfect for emailing or posting on your blog.
Photo Purses
Coffee table album
Accordion Brag Book
Photo Jewelry
Session Album

Details available in information packet upon request.