Happy Holidays

Some fun images from our Santa Portrait session! Enjoy :) Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

I can't believe that it has been 21 days since my last post! I am ready to relax and enjoy the family filled holiday. But, for the moment and the next couple of days....I'm hard at work in the studio, filling the last bit of holiday Christmas orders, gift card orders, and yes....Christmas cards. Somehow, Christmas snuck up on us AGAIN! I caught myself telling a customer yesterday, "Have a nice Halloween." WHAT???? It seems as if we just finished off the candy, in the trick or treat pumpkinm, at our house? Now we are whistling, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire?

One thing I can say about the holiday, is that we had a blast photographing Santa and all the kiddos! I'm going to post a few pictures here and a few at our FACE BOOK studio fan page. This was our second year involved in the fund raiser and we raised 725.00 for St. Jude's! Santa Jack aks Santa's Vice President! This year we were only able to get Santa for one day. Maybe next year we can have him come in his Saint Nick attire one day, and New Orleans Saints suite the next day? He's so awesome! Last year Jack and many helpful folks in Louisiana raised $8000.00 for St. Jude's! I can't wait to see what he raises this year? I applaude his generosity and I love the magical day that appears in front of me when Santa visits!

Another thing that I can say about the holidays is I love getting to see the families grow and change from the previous year when I photographed them. It's like my REAL Live Photograph Christmas card :) I hope all of you that read the blog, visit us on face book and partake in the Susan Stevison Photography business, know how grateful I am to you for your business! Each customer is special and memorable. I appreciate you all letting me take part in preserving your memories through photography! Merry Christmas to you all and I wish you the joy, peace, and love at this special time of year.

Susan

Miss Merry Christmas - Connie Lawson from Natchitoches LA

It's been a little busy here lately....but, I wanted to post a little about Connie Lawson! She's this years Christmas Festival's Miss Merry Christmas in Natchitoches, LA...still in high school at that! Connie took some great pictures here at the studio and I have to really thank Amanda Guillory from the town talk / signature for the awesome Christmas Present Props!!!! I've made some of my own for the studio to use in the holiday portraits and Santa portraits on Saturday, but the are not as awesome as hers!!! :) Enjoy and have a great day!

Susan

Meet Chance Moak

It's a little chilly outside today, and we are getting ready for the holidays! But, before we move into the Thanksgiving season and then on to Christmas I wanted to introduce Marksville High School's Chance Moak! He was so much fun to photograph and work with! A lot of favorites....but here are a few of our absolute favorites!!! Hope you enjoy :)

Susan

November 12, 2010

It's been a busy couple of weeks....running & photographing high school seniors, and now the holidays are here....lots of families, babies and little kiddo's.

We are running a couple of special promotions for the holidays, and Santa will be here on December 4, 2010 ONE DAY ONLY. 15 minute sessions with Santa! Session fee is 25.00 and 35.00 and 100% of the session fee is donated to St. Judes Portrait package is 75.00!

We also have a gift certificate promotion; buy $100.00 get $25.00 extra. For every 100.00 that you purchase in gift cards, we will give you an EXTRA 25.00 Call soon. This special ends on November 30, 2010!

Short Portrait sessions: These 20 minute sessions can take place indoors or outdoors through the month of November! Great timing for the holiday gift giving and Christmas cards. The session fee is 75.00; and you get a 5x7, face book picture and your second box of Christmas cards are 1/2 off!!! These are custom designed portrait Christmas cards! Call and schedule today....limited spots are open!

Just want to HIGHLIGHT a couple of awesome and fun H.S. seniors that I have photographed recently....Ashlee Paulk from P.H.S. and her boyfriend Mathew

Ashley Pate H.S. Sr. from ASH, and her boyfriend Danny came along too! Enjoy :)

Holiday Short Sessions are being scheduled NOW!

In the past, I've usually set aside one weekend in the month of November to do "special" short or mini type sessions. But, this year, I'm going to make it a bit easier. This year from 11-1-10 to 11-19-10 I'm offering our session fee of $75.00 for the short session. The session fee also includes a face book image, and 1 - 5x7 print. It also grants you 50% off of your second box of holiday cards!!! The session allows us to photograph for 20 minutes...just enough time for the busy family to step into the studio and get a great family portrait for the holiday card or holiday gift. I am also offering gift certificates this year too! For every 100.00 gift certificate you purchase, the studio THROWS in an EXTRA $25.00. Hope to see you soon....

Enjoy!

Susan

Happy Holidays

We are ready for the holidays!!!! Are you?

You still have time to schedule your family portrait sessions. Call today to schedule your regular portrait session or one of our Limited "Short Sessions".

The Limited sessions are Limited spots that we have available...so, give us a call to get the best time slot. The Short Sessions are 20 minute sessions - geared for Holiday Portrait gift giving and Holiday Christmas cards. The session fee is ONLY $75.00

You will receive a FREE Facebook Image & 1 5x7 image. The first box of Christmas Cards are regular priced, but your second box is 1/2 OFF.....What a DEAL?

We are also announcing a truly unique Christmas Card this year! The Luxury Line. These special NEW cards are pictured below.

Our Premier and Luxury line of Christmas cards are designed to fit you and your families style! I'm designing the backgrounds and special graphics for your cards....all just for you. Once I use a design...it's not offered to any other client this year. So, come in early to get the best selections.

Our studio line of Christmas cards are still available and reasonably priced. Call our studio today to schedule your family portrait session!

and..................

Santa will be here this year, but he's only going to be able to come ONE day!!!!

He's so busy, that we were so fortunate to get him to come to see you all on Saturday December 4th, 2010.

This is our second annual fund raiser! We will accept a 25.00 or 30.00 session fee. 100% of the fee is given to St. Jude's. Portrait packages start at 75.00 The package fee is collected on December 4th and you will be able to order online. The session fee is payable at the time of scheduling your session.....limited spots available this year. Call and schedule today! Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas! I look forward to hearing from you all :)

Enjoy!

Susan

Willow bench meeting place

I had the opportunity to photograph the downstairs meeting place the other day when they had an event with KLAX. I ran down and took a few images while the group was setting up! They did a nice job...and I'm sure that it even looked better once they were finished. It looks like they had a lot of fun! Anyhow, I just thought that I would show you all what a great spot the downstairs offers for any meeting, banquet, reception, shower or gathering! It's a unique open space that Tammy Thames has done a GREAT job with...give her a call at Willow bench

451-0822 or come by any day and take a look....if it's not open come on upstairs and I'll be happy to show you around. :)

Enjoy~

Susan

Take a look at Wilow bench meeting place on fb along with Susan Stevison Photography llc

Thanks :)

Grand Opening - Open House

Our Grand Opening - Open House last Friday was so nice...and it wouldn't have been without the help of my family and friends! Especially Logan Farms, The Town Talk, Opus Broadcasting-Sunny 106.9 Fm, Always Yours Flowers by Shelia, The Cake Barn and Hokus Pokus! We had such a nice turn out! One thing that we didn't get to do is....give out the door prizes! No one knew where the drawing bowl was at? I didn't have a sign in! There is always something!!! But, I had the drop-your-name-in-the-drawing-bowl sitting at the wine table! So, if you feel disappointed that you missed the opportunity to take part in the drawings, don't despair! Just call me and EVERYONE and ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THE OPEN HOUSE-GRAND OPENING, can come in for a FREE head shot-face book picture! It will have the studio logo on it, but who doesn't need a nice professional head shot? You can do anything with it that you want!!! Also, out of the folks that did register I did one drawing for a FREE Portrait session and an 11x14 archival print...the winner was Irene Marsh of Alexandria! Congratulations Irene! And anyone wanting to redeem the head shot for FREE call by 11/8/10 and it is free! This is a 150.00 value! Hope to see you all soon. Again, thanks for attending and following the blog! Susan

Susan Stevison Photography llc: Announcing our Grand Opening of the new studio Oct...

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Joe Wright

Had a great time getting photographing Joseph last week, and getting a headshot sheet ready for him! I've known Joseph for a while. I photographed him and his sister a few years back and since, I have absolutely enjoyed getting to know and watch both of them become great young adults! Wow, do I sound old? He had a hard time choosing his favorite....which one is your favorite? Take a look at this handsome guy! Watch for him on the big screen soon... :)

Enjoy!

Susan

Happy Tuesday...Fall is in the air

Hope everyone is enjoying the cool mornings and cool evenings....just want the afternoons to catch up :) We are getting ready for the upcoming Open House at the studio on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 6 - 9 p.m. We will have some great vendor friends on hand and helping out with our open house (Always Yours Flowers by Sheila, Logan Farms Catering, and The Cake Barn) Willow bench (downstairs) will also be open for viewing? We really look forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones. We will have some door prizes and studio portrait specials available. So stop by and visit on Friday 10-1-10 Also wanted to show the families and high school seniors to see a great new framing product I just finished! It's a great holiday gift, a neat way to display your favorite images from your session and really have a complete art piece. It's offered at a great price and a truly unique item. When coming in ask us about the "Wall Collage" special or give us a call at 619-9298 and ask us.

We are also offering a new product line; corporate head shots. In the past we would offer a 1 hour session and then viewing etc. Well, if you are needing something a little quicker and convenient, we are offering a "lunch hour session" That's right...come in for 30 minutes. We will use our professional equipment and lighting to photograph you in a professional setting indoors or outdoors and then while you wait you will choose your favorite image and take it with you to use in your publication, marketing materials, fb, etc....this normally is 199.00, but for the rest of September we are offering it at $150.00

Call today to schedule your updated profile picture and let us make you look your best! Here are a few of our recent ones that we have done this week.

Enjoy.

Kaitlin Bailey

H.S. Sr. from Pineville, Kaitlin Bailey

All I can say is WOW! It was a marathon Sr. portrait session! Driving around Cenla with Kaitlin and her MOM! We also, used some neat areas of my studio too. Kaitlin also brought along her boyfriend and scruffy little puppy for a few shots too! Kaitlin loves to sing. So, we had to incorporate my ELVIS microphone!!! I LOVE IT! Also a shout out thank you to NTY - Sondra, for saving the day on our cowboy boot dilemma! All in all I had a great time and hope that Kaitlin remembers the day with fond memories!

Enjoy :)

2011 H.S. Sr. Promotion Special

Susan Stevison Photography is offering a GREAT September Promotion!!!

$50.00 off your scheduled H.S. Sr. Portrait Session and 8 free wallets when you schedule you session before September 30, 2010!!!!!

SLR Digital Photography Class Offered in Pineville, LA

Pineville LA - SLR digital photography class.

I am offering a photography class in the months of October and November, 2010 this year.

Just in time to brush up on your photography skills or learn before the fall and holiday photo opportunities. The class will be on Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2010. Each student will be expected to either have access or own an SLR digital or film camera.

• Each week the students will have assignments. Outcomes will be discussed a the following class meeting.
• Subject matter will encompass the understanding of manual, aperture priority and shutter priority, metering light, appropriate lens use, shutter speed, ISO speed, and aperture.

Class size is limited and in the past has filled up very quickly. I offer the class once a year, and limit the class size to no more than 10 students. Class enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis of registering and paying fees. Class fee is 225.00

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email, facebook or calling the studio Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thank you and I look forward to the class!

Susan

Announcing our Grand Opening of the new studio October 1, 2010 6 pm-9 pm

Just wanted to put the local advertisement up on the blog. We are expecting a good turn out and really want to see everyone! I am soooo excited to finally be able to share the new studio spot with everyone! Hope you can come out! Susan