Just wanted to check in and let you all know that I DO in fact still have a thriving photography business, but alas, I don’t get around to posting on my blog much anymore. Can you tell? Oops.

I have a very good reason…and those reasons names are Lily and Natalie. They are the impetus behind all the good things I do and I have embarked on a huge endeavor on their behalf. I am the Director of their school, Great Oak School, a Waldorf school (the only one of its kind in our area!). It is a homegrown, grassroots school that is beautiful, amazing and oh so perfect for our family. So I have to devote most of my free time a LOT of attention to help keep it going through website upkeep, enrollment, its Facebook page, marketing, supporting the teachers and parents, and my physical presence at the school. If this little school doesn’t succeed I will need to uproot and MOVE because I love this philosophy of education so much. Ya know your kid could come, too. Check it out! It’s been a life changing find in our lives and something I am called to do.

However, I absolutely still love photography, take clients, and am invigorated through each and every session that, gratefully, comes my way. Keep ‘em coming! I post slideshows of my recent sessions on Facebook. I feel that if you read through this blog you’ll get a good feel for my photography, for me, and know if I am right for you!

Call me, won’t you? I think your life is BEAUTIFUL and I’ll prove it with my camera. xoxoxox

You should own at least an entry level DSLR camera, not a point and shoot. You should be shooting mostly on Auto mode and looking to expand your knowledge of how, when, where, and why to click that shutter. You should be looking for consistency and a little know how.

Topics to be covered:

Knowing your Camera (and the dreaded Manual!)

Using those symbols! Better yet, getting off of Auto mode!

 The Holy Trinity of Photography (Shutter, Aperture, ISO)

What makes a good picture, anyway? (the clothing, the surroundings, the “props”)

Composition 101

Lighting 101 (Turn OFF that flash for goodness sake!)

Resources for your Photography needs (What to buy, what NOT to buy, where to learn more, etc.) 

 What will NOT be covered: Editing (I have another class for that! It’s a BIG can of worms, trust me) and Starting a Photography Business

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010 Location: The Woodlands/Magnolia area (still securing location)

Time:  9a.m. – 2 p.m.

Provided: Drinks and snacks   

What to bring: Your camera (charge the battery and bring memory cards!), your camera manual, paper, pens, a laptop (optional)

 Cost: $150 per person

Email me at saramoonphotography@gmail.com to secure your spot. $50 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot.

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Great Holiday Gifts (for you or a loved one!) 

One-on-One Advanced Photography Mentorships

 Advanced Shooting:  $400 (4 hours)

Where to find the best light

Using reflectors (natural and/or professional)

Styling your scene

Guiding your subject, not posing them

My favorite things to do while shooting (a whole hodge podge of tips)

Portfolio Review (I’ll look over your work and give gentle critique and profuse oohing and ahhhing.)

Your questions answered

Photoshop Tips and Techniques Add-On Class: $400 (4-5 hours)

The basics: Getting around Photoshop

Curves and Levels

Sharpening for Web, Sharpening for Print (and defogging, too!)

Correcting over and under exposed photos

 Color Pop,  Beautiful Black and Whites

Skin Beautification

Your questions answered

Email me to set up your mentorship!

::Using those symbols!
::Better yet, getting off of Auto mode!
::The Holy Trinity of Photography (Shutter, Aperture, ISO)
::What makes a good picture, anyway? (the clothing, the surroundings, the     ”props”)
::Composition 101
::Lighting 101 (Turn OFF that flash for goodness sake!)
::Resources for your Photography needs (What to buy, what NOT to buy, where to learn more, etc.)
::Real models to practice on! Get ready for the fun stuff!

What will NOT be covered:
::Editing (I have another class for that! It’s a BIG can of worms, trust me.)
 
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Location: Mason Road and Kingsland Blvd in Katy
Time: Tentatively 9a.m. – 2 p.m.
Provided: Drinks and snacks and me! (We’ll go next door to a bagel cafe for lunch)
What to bring: Your camera (charge the battery and bring memory cards!), your camera manual, paper, pens, a laptop (optional)
Cost: $150 per person

You may enroll in the class between now and October 31st. Please contact me via email or phone to sign up. Space will be limited, so don’t delay!

A few announcements:

1. Do you have an Etsy or Ebay store that is filled with lackluster images of your products? I would love to help you spruce up your shop with killer pictures. Contact me for rates!

2. Do you take great pics of your family but want that extra kick that Photoshop can give your images? Contact me for rates! I love to play in Photoshop!

3. Want to learn how to take better pictures of your family? Want to come to a Sara Moon “Taking Better Pictures of your Family” workshop? I am on a “listening tour” (ahahahahaha!) to gauge interest. I have gotten some great feedback on a potential  class so please let me know if you are interested!

4. Do you want to start a photography business but don’t know where to start? Again, see number 3 above and let me help you! I want to share my knowledge with you!

5. Ummmm I think that’s it for now! More pics to come soon from a fabulous couple-only session – Kim and Mike! They are GORGE. As in ous.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

You + Me = Seeing Yourself (for women only)

The Seeing Yourself Sessions

Contact me for more information. (saramoonphotography@gmail.com)

(Does not apply to previous sessions that have not yet placed their order and may not be combined with any other offers or specials.)

If you haven’t contacted me yet, it’s not too late. I have some ideas up my sleeve to make the selection process fair. There is one awesome category that is not that popular…yet. I don’t have many submissions for the “Redo of the Wedding Pics”. C’mon…how fun would that be?

Okay, stay tuned…and thanks to those of you who have contacted me. I haven’t contacted everyone yet, but I will!

Are you (or someone you know):

• Expecting a baby in the next month or two and willing to let me photograph your newborn in the first 7 days of life? You must be laid back and okay with me contorting your baby into various cute positions.
• The mother of a precocious, outgoing daughter (between the ages of 8 and 12) who would let me take oodles and oodles of pictures in various outfits and various locations?
• A couple who hated their wedding portraits and would like to REDO them in my vision and style?
• The mother of an outgoing and fun high school soon-to-be junior or soon-to-be senior girl?
• A couple together more than ten years who would love to have a custom session of photography celebrating the two of you – without the kiddos!
• Pregnant and due in the next 3 months and willing to do some outside-of-the-box photos?

If any of these describe you, please contact me at saramoonphotography@gmail.com You will get a disk with at least 20 edited images. The session is free! But you’ve got to be fun and willing to play!

(Does not apply to previous sessions that have not yet placed their order and may not be combined with any other offers or specials.)