Yesterday, my husband and I went to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. I had never been before, and we had a good time!  So many people were in costume and really “in character”, which made it very entertaining.  I took a few pictures that I thought I would share.  If you’ve never been, you should go!  It’s open again next weekend and on Memorial Day! 

I took Ginger to Bark in the Park in Lebanon on May 3 and we had a really good time!  There were so many doggies there, plus we got a ton of free stuff from the vendors!  AND…. Ginger revealed how talented she is.  She painted this for me:

Isn’t she a wonderful painter?  Who knew?? 

Anyway, she is recovering from her awful haircut quite nicely.  Here are some photos I took of her just now (forgive the horrible lighting in my living room).  Can you tell she’s spoiled rotten??? LOL

Until next time…

-S

My computer has officially flatlined….. *hoping and praying that I won’t have to reinstall all my programs!*  It should be fixed by tomorrow afternoon though.  Then I’ll be back and posting with photos! 

Wondering what to do with your Tax Rebate that Uncle Sam will be sending to you in the next couple of months?  How about having a family portrait session with Shauna Jared Photography ( http://www.shaunajaredphotography.com )?  Remember, your little ones don’t stay little forever so now is the time to capture the innocence of childhood before it is too late.  Portraits are a lasting testimony to what your life is about and will be cherished by future generations.  Let me help you preserve your memories for years to come with my Tax Rebate Special….In April and May only, you can book an on location session (for up to 4 people) with Shauna Jared Photography and receive:

• ALL of the images from your proof gallery (20-30 images) in black and white and color on CD 
• one 4×6 print of each image on the CD
• your choice of one 16 x 20 mounted wall portrait to display in your home    

I’ll also include a letter giving you permission to make as many prints as you want from your CD, in as many sizes as you want.  You’ll be able to make reprints at any lab at your convenience, email images to friends and family, post the images on your myspace or family website, use them for scrapbooking, and most importantly, you’ll have the images on CD for safekeeping in case your prints are ever damaged.  All of this for $399 + tax.  Plus, if you choose to add additional prints to your order, you’ll receive 20% off a la carte print prices.  Pay $75 today by credit card over the phone to hold your date and pay the remaining $324 + tax by the date of your session (by credit card or check).  CD and prints will not be delivered until payment in full has been made.  Initial $75 payment is non-refundable, but is transferable, depending upon availability of the photographer. 

Investing your Tax Rebate in beautiful portraits that you and your family will be able to enjoy for years to come is a wonderful way to use your Tax Rebate.  Call me today to book your session (615-430-5281); April and May will fill up quickly at this price!

She went to the groomer a fluffy fur ball and came back skinny and bald!  I’m so upset…. I hope it grows back fast!! 

Last time I photographed my friend Amy’s children, Eleanor and Noah, they gave me drawings and I love them!  Children’s art is so refreshing and innocent, I just love it!  I thought I would have a little contest so I can share the artwork of your kids here on my blog!  First, I’ll show you Eleanor and Noah’s work….

Eleanor’s

And Noah’s…

And just for the heck of it, here is a shot of the two of them… aren’t they cute???

So, back to the contest…. send a photo (no bigger than 500 pixels on the longest side) of your child’s drawing to me at sjp AT shaunajaredphotography.com (please include your name, your child’s name and age, and your phone # and mailing address to be registered for a prize).  I’ll accept drawings until April 15, 2008, and I’ll post some of them in the meantime for everyone to enjoy!  On April 16, I will put the names of all the parents who submitted drawings into a hat and draw three winners…. All three will win a FREE session and a FREE 11 x 14 mounted print from their session!!  There may also be a few other prizes too… stay tuned! 

Alright, let’s see some artwork! 

I just love my clients and how so many of you know each other, so I’ve decided to jumpstart my Referral Program.  It’s so fun watching everyone’s kids grow up together! I want to try something different for this quarter.  I’m putting some of my advertising funds back into the hands of my clients!  I will be drawing prizes for Monthly Winners in January, February and March…then a GRAND PRIZE winner for the entire first quarter. 

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CURRENT OR PAST CLIENT TO PARTICIPATE!  I keep track of all of the referrals…so when your friends, family or co-workers reserve a session with me and mention your name, I will track your referrals for a future session!

Here’s how it will work:

Monthly Drawings

• You earn one entry into the drawing for each new client that reserved a session during that month.  The entry counts for the month when the session was reserved, and the session must be held before March 31, 2008.  (For example, your referral reserved the session in January for a March session…you then have an entry for the January drawing.)
• You also earn the regular Referral Program rewards - $20 credit for each referral, or refer 4 people for $100!
• The more referrals you have, the more entries you have for the drawing.
• At the end of each month, I will draw a winner.

The monthly winner receives:
DOUBLE REFERRAL CREDITS FOR THAT MONTH - yes!!  Let’s say you refer 4 people in January - if you are the winner, you would get a $200 Referral Credit!!  (and even if you don’t win, that’s still $100 in Referral Credits!)ANDCHOOSE ONE PRIZE:

• Set of folded notecards featuring an image of your choice
• Mini accordion album
• Mini Storyboard
   

GRAND PRIZE Drawing

• You must have a minimum of 4 referrals to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing.
• You earn one entry into the drawing for each new client that reserved a session during the first quarter.  (Sessions must be reserved and held on or before March 31, 2008 to be eligible for an entry.)
• The more referrals you have, the more entries you have for the drawing.

The Grand Prize winner receives:
$50 Bonus Referral Credit in addition to the credits earned when the new clients reserve their sessions.AND

CHOOSE ONE PRIZE:

• 11×14 Fine Art Canvas Gallery Wrap
• Leather Accordion Album
• 10 x 20 Storyboard
• Photo handbag featuring an image of your choice

The Referral Program:
Being a small business owner, I rely heavily on referrals.  Thank you so much for spreading the word about my business.   Take advantage of the referral program as often as you like!  Receive a $20 credit toward prints at your next session for each new client that you refer.  You may combine multiple credits to one order.  REFER 4 PEOPLE AND RECEIVE A $100 PRINT CREDIT!Credits valid on orders placed before the online gallery expiration.  Credits may only be applied to Collections and Prints. Credits are awarded when the session retainer is received from the new client.**The Fine Print:  Sessions must be held on or before March 31, 2008.  All prizes and Referral Credits apply to future sessions.  Monthly drawings will be held on February 1, March 1, and April 1, 2008.  Grand Prize drawing will be held on April 1, 2008.

I bought some peppers the other day and last night, I decided to try some food photography again.  I’m really liking it!  I just need more practice with it…. now, I’m off to make a pot of chili and these bad boys are going in it!