Shauna Jared Photography

Tax Rebate Special!

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!

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Downtown Nashville today…

Filed under: Nashville Children's Portrait Photographer, Nashville Children's Photographer — Shauna @ Apr 6th, 2008

A bunch of local photographers that I know got together in downtown Nashville today…. some of them brought kids and we had a blast walking around 1st Ave and then Printer’s Alley taking pictures of them! Here are a few of my favorites from today…

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Jennifer wrote: oh Shauna these are beautiful, awesome work girl! (04/07/08, 10:31 am)
Jennifer wrote: oh and it was good to finally meet you too!:) (04/07/08, 10:32 am)

My poor puppy!

Filed under: Davidson County Pet Photographer, Middle Tennessee Photographer, personal stuff — Shauna @ Apr 2nd, 2008

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!!

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Angela wrote: Oh my goodness! Your poor baby! They really did a number on her. Hopefully it will grow back soon. (04/03/08, 9:16 pm)
Jennifer wrote: oh no poor baby, yeah hope that hair grows back fast! :) I just took my great pyrnees in for grooming and she came home looking like a poodle, with her butt and part of her tail shaved, its pitiful! (04/06/08, 9:31 am)
Val wrote: TRAGIC!!! that's the only word for that, just TRAGIC!! I too hope it grows back soon! :) (04/12/08, 9:50 pm)

Fun with film!

Filed under: Lebanon Photographer, Middle Tennessee On Location Photographer — Shauna @ Mar 30th, 2008

Even though I shoot digital for client sessions, I still have an on again / off again love affair with film. Today I decided to dust off my Canon and get out and shoot a few rolls. I went to one of my favorite grungy, urban locations here in Lebanon. I also found an old car that was just screaming for me to stop and take it’s picture LOL. I had a lot of fun today, so I thought I would share a few….

Thanks for looking!

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Val wrote: AMAZING photos! Especially the ones with the car! WOW.. really love those! I may just have to purchase some of those and redecorate Wyatt's room!! INCREDIBLE! (04/13/08, 12:48 am)

Blog Contest!

Filed under: Middle Tennessee On Location Photographer, Middle Tennessee Photographer, Nashville Children's Photographer — Shauna @ Mar 29th, 2008

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!

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Art and Accidents

Filed under: Nashville Newborn Photographer, Middle Tennessee Portrait Photography, Nashville Children's Photographer, news & info — Shauna @ Mar 28th, 2008

I found this post by photographer Nichol Krupp (http://nicholkruppphotography.typepad.com/) on a photography forum I visit and I thought it was really well written and and worth sharing! ~Shauna

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Art and Accidents…
I heard a panel of speakers at my convention last week speaking about many different things but one thing that stuck in my mind and is yet to leave is this:“CREATIVE PEOPLE HAVE TO SUFFER THE CLASSICS BECAUSE THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ART AND ACCIDENTS.”With the availability of digital cameras these days, there is such a trend right now to say, “oh, I am a photographer too.” I hear it all of the the time from people where ever I go. I think in a way it has affected the industry a bit. Anyone can eventually get a great picture if they take enough images but really knowing the technical aspects of photography, lighting, and how to really work your camera and what lenses to use WHEN is what sets a professional apart from an amateur.

These are the things that we as photographers do day in and day out that are consistent and well done each and every time. That is what makes someone a professional. Be sure that you look for these things when choosing YOUR photographer.

In the past year, I have had several clients commission me to do pictures that for them are a REDO. WHY? Because they wanted to spend less money by going elsewhere to someone who called themselves a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, but did not end up having the skills to back that title up. As a result, their pictures did not turn out and they were then coming to me after all to get their pictures redone. In the end, they are spending way more money than if they had gone to a PRO to begin with.

Does it always pay to go the cheaper route? The answer is NO! When it comes to an OVERALL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, and QUALITY…. I am a FIRM believer that you get what you pay for. Please keep this in mind when choosing your future photographer. Especially when you are needing images captured from a moment in time that you just cannot get back(ie. a newborn baby, your wedding day, and even high-school seniors).

Do your research. Analyze their work. What have you heard about them? Is it good? Is it bad? Look at the BIG pictures on their walls. Is the quality good? Are the images in FOCUS? Are there NO BIG PICTURES(a huge red flag IMO). Are they affiliated with any professional photography organizations? Do they have a great website to showcase their style and work. These are all things that one should look at when making an investment in their photographer. Are their prices too good to be true? Then, they probably are. On average, my studio puts in approximately 10-15 hours per client from the very first session, to the proofing, post processing, the ordering appointment, retouching, final printing and actual delivery to the client. It is an investment.

I consider myself an artist. I consider the images I provide my clientelle with art for their walls. I consider it an investment in their future. I consider the images I create something that will be of good quality 80 years later as well as something that one will not be able to put a price on in the future because of its sentimental value alone.

Choose your artist wisely. Suffering the classics(knowing what you are doing) is what makes the difference between art and accidents.

Just a little food for thought.

Have a good one!

~Niki

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Val wrote: BRILLIANT article that is all too true. We made this mistake with our wedding photos, and I have always held such regret about that. I will never again make that mistake. We may not be able to get photos done as often, but it is worth it to get AMAZING photos every now & then. This was so well written and SO TRUE! thanks for posting this Shauna! She said it right! (04/13/08, 12:53 am)

Professional Child Photographer

Filed under: cool websites, Middle Tennessee On Location Photographer, Nashville Children's Photographer — Shauna @ Feb 29th, 2008

This website has some great information about Custom Portrait Photography. Check out the Consumer FAQ Guide to Child/Family Photography: http://www.professionalchildphotographer.com/

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Valerie wrote: that's a great website Shauna. thanks for letting us know about it! (03/10/08, 1:30 am)

Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day!

Filed under: Middle Tennessee On Location Photographer, Nashville Lifestyle Photographer, Nashville Children's Photographer — Shauna @ Feb 17th, 2008

I know this is late, but I hope that you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I sure did. My husband got me an XM radio and I am totally loving it! The 70’s and 80’s channels alone are awesome!

Other than that, I’ve been busy being sick. I still have a bad cough and some chest congestion, but hopefully that will be gone soon.

Anyway, I will be doing Limited Edition on location sessions next month. I’m booking only six ”Angel” sessions, for which I will supply the angel wings if you supply the sweet cherubs to wear them :) More details to come, but if you’re interested, please email me at sjp AT shaunajaredphotography.com or use the contact form on my website.

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Cool Find!

Filed under: Nashville Fashion Photography, Nashville Children's Photographer, shopping — Shauna @ Jan 27th, 2008

Ok, these are the coolest thing ever…. have you seen them? trashties.com

I am LOVING these! I’m ordering some right this minute. And I think these would look fabulous in some little girls hair for a photo session *hint hint* LOL

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Lottie wrote: They are cool, really like them used as ponytail 'holders' and the braids turned into an updo... thank for sharing the link! (01/28/08, 3:36 pm)