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If you are ready to ‘leaf’ the hot days of Summer behind and cozy up for a gorgeous family session surrounded by natural light and the beauty of nature, I have a deal for you. 

Fall Short Sessions! 

Hey, we only seem to get Fall for such a brief time here in Pennsylvania, so in looking at the foliage calendar (I totally research this, friends) I handpicked a few dates for optimal leaf elegance and they are, drumroll please..... October 15th and 22st.

There are  5spots open each day at 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 or 5:00 pm. Secure your date and time right now. Rain date is October 29th, so tuck that date away, too. 

That sweater you’ve been eager to wear, those boots calling your name, the scarves tucked away in a drawer, the hats for your littles, it’s time to get dressed up and create gorgeous fall memories! 

One of my favorite locations in the Fall is Bushy Run Battlefield State Park and *fun fact* I have exclusive permission to take photos at a nearby private residence. Both spots are about as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte when it comes to stunning fall foliage.

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Fall Short Sessions
 

*$299
*30 minute session
*15 digital images and a FULL       printing license

YES! Print ANY of those images anywhere you choose and post them all over social media. 

Schedule online (or give me a call) today and I will see you under the trees! 

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May is for Mini Sessions at SLP

I asked you guys what some of the roadblocks were for scheduling family photo sessions. Some of you answered that you have trouble styling your families, some of you said that you don't love being in front of the camera, and some of you said time. 

This month, I have a solution to all of your problems! For the month of May, I am offering Micro Mini Family Photo Sessions! These sessions are just 15 minutes, you can schedule them after work and before your evening activities. AND the best part is, you still get all of the benfits of a full session. I will still help you coordinate your family's outfits AND I will hold you hand and help you pose and feel comfortable in front of the camera. 

These micro mini sessions are perfect to update your family photos or photos of just the kiddos. We will be photographing these sessions in one of my favorite alleys in Greensburg. This alley is perfect in every way! I love it for all types of sessions. It has the perfect lighting, the perfect amount of personality, and works for just about everyone!

Take a look at what we can do for your micro mini family session in just 15 minutes

4-19-23Lodovico-10 We can get all of the kiddos together, even looking like they like each other! Then we will get some great shots of them individually too, because we all know that those school pics just aren't what you want to hang on the wall. 

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I know what your thinking. What's all of this going to cost, right? Don't even stress, I am offering these Micro Mini Sessions at the lowest price I have ever offered!

Just $249 and here is what's included: 

15 minute session 

10 digtial photos with a full printing license

You can book your session here or give me a call and I can get you scheduled and answer any questions that you might have! 

9-26-22Perri-12 There really is no wrong way to say it. Every year, I plan an extravagant set up for Mommy and Me photos. This year, I wanted to do something different. Why should I decide what your photos look like or what we call them? That should be up to YOU!

I want to capture memories of you and your littles (or not so littles) the way you see yourselves. In the studio, in the park, streets and alleys, maybe even your own backyard.

Make memories and freeze the moments important to you right now. The only thing I need is you and the people you love.

Dads, if you are reading this, you would totally WIN Mother's Day if you booked a session like this for the special mom(s) in your life.

And moms, this is the perfect way to get in those photos! You know you have a ton on your phone, but are you IN them??

Don't worry about a thing. I will help you plan every step of the way. Wardrobe, location, posing, smiling. All you have to do is be your fabulous self and have FUN!

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I have special Mother's Day pricing for you, too! Here is what you will get:

You Choose: Studio - Local Park - Streets and Alleys

20minute session - 10 Digital Photos - Full Printing License

$249 + tax

This deal is TOO good to pass up, you can email or call me to schedule your session OR you can book it yourself here! Don't wait to book, this special offer ends on 5/7/2023 and available sessions are limited. I can't wait to see you!

Don't want to book a session, but you do what to grab a gift card for gifting? Grab a gift card here! 

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The Power Of The Photos On Your Wall

Print and Display Your Family Photos

Today (October 10th) is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness about mental health around the world, with the slogan this year being “make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.” 

Mentalhealth.gov states that: “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.”

I wanted to do something to mark this day and while doing some research, I found that there is actually psychology behind displaying family photos in your home. That is amazing to me! 

Hang Your Photos -3 Psychologists have found that children seeing photos of themselves displayed in the home can boost self-esteem and confidence. It shows them they are a valuable member of the family. It can also help them develop their identity, keep them grounded, feel a sense of belonging and a stronger connection to their roots. 

Hang Your Photos -16 I’m sure you’ve heard me say this a million and one times, but I truly love being behind the camera photographing your big moments and special milestones. Something that I love even more is capturing sweet, connective moments during family photo sessions, like your three year old making silly faces and being 100% who they are to your high school senior posing with their sports medals or instruments or their brand new outfit, proud of their accomplishments and ready for the next chapter in their lives. Photos can reflect your family's whole personality and individuality.

And it’s not just children who benefit, psychologists say any of us looking at family photos, or photos with those close to us, can help decrease loneliness, improve our moods, help when we are stressed and even take us back to a moment in time and bring us joy. 

I know I scroll through my phone and look at photos all the time if I am feeling down, so this makes a lot of sense. 

In our home, my family photos are displayed everywhere, as you can see from the photos below. It’s a timeline of our life together and the memories we’ve made. 

My studio walls are also filled with photos, each one uniquely different, each family with their own story.

And I also have a few client walls to show you. I love when people share these special areas in their home. 

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2022 Holiday Photo Sessions! 

*$299

*30 minute session - Pick your two favorite sets

*20 digital images and a FULL printing license

YES! Print ANY of those images anywhere you choose and post them all over social media. 

Book Your Session Here

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This year we have two NEW holiday sets at the studio. How adorable is the Farm Fresh Evergreen Set? Perfect for both the whole fam or just the kiddos. 

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And then of course we have our old favorite, the Bedtime Story set. Bring your matching pajamas and cozy socks.

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Holiday sessions start November 1st! You can book your session HERE! 

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Fal2020lBrocious-11 Hey there friends! It's been a minute since I have sent you all an update, you have been keeping me busy all summer! I have had such a fab time with all of your families, milestones, babies, and high school seniors! Anyhow, I have something exciting for you! I am offering a weekday deal on fall photo sessions. I don't normally discount sessions during busy season, but this year I thought we could all use a little bit of break! Schedule your session on a Tuesday or Wednesday from now until November 10th to take advantage of this special deal! Here is what I have for you:

Fall Short Sessions *$299

*30 minute session

*25 digital images and a FULL printing license

YES! Print ANY of those images anywhere you choose and post them all over social media.

This deal won't last forever, to take advantage of this offer, schedule your Fall Week Day photo session before November 10th. Availability is limited! Now is the time, grab that sweater you’ve been eager to wear, those boots calling your name, the scarves tucked away in a drawer, the hats for your littles, it’s time to get dressed up and create some beautiful memories! Click HERE or give me a call to get your session scheduled

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Two New Holiday Sets and Returning Favorite

Book Your Holiday Session HERE

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For something a tab more traditional we have this adorable Farm Fresh Evergreen Set.

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10-5-22KingHoliday-18 And then we have an old favorite, our Holiday Bed Time Story Set. I bring this back every year for those of you who are big fan of Christmas Jammies! 

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Don't wait, you can book your holiday session NOW! Holliday Sessions Start November 1st! Click HERE or GIVE ME A CALL!  

7 Tips To Style Your Next Family Photo Session 

You made the call and scheduled a family photo session! Congrats on keeping memories alive. 

But if you’re like a lot of my clients, there is a feeling of overwhelm when trying to figure out how to style your session. Have no fear, friends. I’m here to take you through some of the common questions I get and share some of my best tips to style a session that not only fits your personality, but makes everyone feel confident and excited to get the cameras rolling. 

1. Start with the wardrobe for one person. 

2021Bankosh-16  If someone in your session knows they want to wear a yellow dress, or a green hat, etc. you can start there and then work around that color for everyone else. Usually, there is one person in the family with an idea right away of what they want to wear. That’s a fantastic place to start if everyone else is kind of unsure. In this family, they started with their youngest son’s nice and colorful plaid shirt and then each family member picked one color from that shirt for their own outfit. How cool is that? 

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2. Bright colors make for beautiful photos.

And that goes for anytime of the year. The photos above were taken in the summer, but can you imagine a backdrop of fall leaves or even a wintry wonderland?! 

Brownfield-1 One thing to remember when choosing bright colors is that each person in your session should choose a different color, or a variation of colors, so not everyone looks like they match. You are choosing a color palette, so think about when you go to find new paint and hold all those little swatches of colors to see what looks good together. Essentially, you are doing the same thing with your clothes.

3. Pattern mixing is okay…sometimes.

Pattern mixing can be tough to navigate. Plaid and stripes? Leopard and polka dot? While I think mixing patterns can work, it’s best to stick with one big print and then a few tiny prints. Multiple big prints usually do not photograph well. 

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4. Layers are always a good idea.

2021Bankosh-28 You see above in one photo, mom is wearing a cute denim jacket over her dress and in another, she is not. What a great way to get a totally different look with one small shift. This can be done with jackets, blazers, open button downs, you name it. It could be a great way to add a pop of color, too. Just be careful of anything bulky or oversized. While it might look fab in person, the angles of certain photos could make it look unflattering. If you are unsure on any of your choices, just check in with me and I am happy to offer my opinion! 

5. Think from head to toe.

Accessories and footwear are a big part of your overall look. That great necklace, that fun purse, the chunky heels. Whatever screams your personality should be included. 

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Maybe you have a really colorful frame, or piece of art, in your home that’s a true centerpiece. It would be pretty neat to have a family photo session with similar colors to really create a cohesive look for your room.  

6. Stick with your family’s true style.

You don’t have to wear something because it’s trendy right now or because you think you have to “dress up” for photos. 

Wear what you feel great in, what makes you feel like you and what you feel the most confident in. This not only helps during the session, since you will already feel comfortable, but you are going to be looking at these photos for a very long time and you want to capture that organic moment and special time in your life. 

Fiedler-136 This family totally rocked their session with leather jackets, chucks, knee high boots and a great color palette. 

These ladies were crushing it in their band T-shirts and this family looks stunning in a casual look, including ripped denim and shorts. Dressing up is not what makes a photo great. It’s the smiles, the laughter and the fun we have during our time together and when you dress like you, the results come through. 

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A monochromatic color palette can also work if you are styling it with interesting fashion choices and the shades are all totally different/and or include prints. Note the different blues for this family, including prints and Mom in that uber cute romper. 

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2021FallDeMario-18 7. And last but never least, try everything on before the big day! 

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And it’s not just shoes. Whether it’s a new dress, pants, a jacket, and you, or your family member, hasn’t worn it yet, try it on and leave it on for a few minutes. Test all the zippers and buttons. See if the collar is how you want it, check if the straps are how you want them, see if sizing is good, etc. 

Confer-36 Your family photo session should be low stress and lots of fun. I hope these tips help you style one incredible session. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. If you want to book a session with me, you can do that right here. 

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Greensburg Spring Blossom Sessions

Even though it was just snowing yesterday, springtime is here! LOL That's just how it is here is western PA, right? I have been seeing these pink and white flowering trees with emerging buds all over town. That means we are just a week or so away from them springing open! Sessions with these trees are basically the definition of spring time. And, they are perfect for just about any occasion: family photos, maternity, sibling photos, mommy and me photos, college announcements or just because photos.  HenryMaternity-3 HenryMaternity-42

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The best part is that Stacey Louise Photography is running a special springtime pricing for these sessions. AND I have a few favorite spots all around town so hopefully there won't be a shortage of blooms, pink and white. Check it out! 

Session Special $199

Downtown Greensburg with the Blossoms

20 minutes - Digital Photos and Printing License

Click Here to Book Your Session Now!

Have some questions? I am here for that! You can email, text, or give me a call! Contact me here! I will see you soon! Keep an eye on your inbox for what I have up my sleeve for April and May! It's pretty exciting and I know you will love it! 

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FEB2022MollyMcNealHoliPowder-62 I really like to do at least a few photo sessions every year that are just for me, for fun, to fill up my creative heart. I try to come up with something that is relevant and interesting, but also give myself a challenge too. This year, I decided that I wanted to do a photo session with a dancer and we were going to throw Holi Powder at her! LOL 

So I gave my girl, Molly, a call and hoped that she would trust me enough to jump in (who am I kidding, pun totally intended) and go for it with me. Luckily, she and her mom always seem to be up for my crazy ideas! A quick back story on Molly, I have been taking her photos since she was 9 months old. She and her family have been with me from the very beginning of Stacey Louise Photography, and she has kind of been my muse ever since! You can check out my Creative Projects, Molly has been a part of so many of them beginning with my signature Glitter Sessions! 

I always start these creative projects with like one piece of an idea, and then I roll from there. This one actually started with the idea of body paint on a dancer. The more I thought about it, that just wasn't where I wanted to go. I wanted to convey movement in these photos, and the body paint just felt static to me. I thought of maybe throwing paint, but then I didn't want that mess in the studio (I really didn't know what I was getting myself into with the Holi Powder, IYKYK). So I landed on this idea of tossing the Holi Powder. 

Molly has been a dancer for quite sometime, so I relied on her to come up with some fun poses and movement to do. I had her mom and my studio assistant tossing the powder. Have you ever thrown a fist full of powder in the air? For some reason, I thought it would go up and then straight back down. That was for sure NOT the case. Even though I thought I was being proactive by covering a few areas with plastic sheeting, that powder coated everything in the studio! My assistant, Jillian, and I spent about two hours after this session trying to clean up the mess, and I am pretty sure there are still things that have a coating of Holi powder of them! LOL 

It was totally worth it though! We came up with some totally awesome images that I am super proud of! 

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I likely won't be throwing any more Holi Powder around the studio, but I am so happy that I did it at least this one time. 

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FEB2022Svetkovich-9 It's about that time. The days are getting longer and the sun is shining more, soon the leaves and flowers will be blooming! Spring is upon us! That means it is time for awesome photo sessions specials! Why not celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with a fun photo shoot of (or even with) your favorite people!

I have a new session special to share for the next three months! But for now, let's get right down to business and talk about what we have going on for March.

For the month of March, Stacey Louise Photography is offering short, March into Spring Studio photo sessions! These sessions can be for just about anything that you want. You pick your favorite backdrop color, I will help you style and coordinate wardrobe to match, and we will make some super fun photo memories! Do you need a new family photo that isn't holiday themed? Did you just shove your kiddo's school photos in a drawer instead of handing them out to family? Did your little just a have a birthday, get a cute hair cut, loose a tooth? Are they starting to grow out of their favorite spiderman t-shirt? Whatever the reason, it's always a good reason for a photo session. 

Special for spring, I have a rainbow of backdrop colors for you to choose from! 
 
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I literally have every single color of the rainbow! And, if bright colors aren't your thing, I have a few options for that too! 

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See, I have something, for just about everyone! Let's get your family scheduled. This session special starts RIGHT NOW and runs through the end of March. Are you ready for the details? Here they are! 

March Into Spring Session Special $199

Studio Session - One Backdrop - 20 minutes

Digital Photos and Printing License

Click Here to Book Your Session Now!

Have some questions? I am here for that! You can email, text, or give me a call! Contact me here! I will see you soon! Keep an eye on your inbox for what I have up my sleeve for April and May! It's pretty exciting and I know you will love it! 

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This time of year is a slower season for the studio. So I get the chance to get a little creative and come up with new and fun ideas for photo sessions. Sometimes they are a hit and I want to share them all with you. I had this idea for a simple, kind of contemporary idea for a Valentine's Day set. It turned out even cuter than I had imagined, so I thought I would throw it out there for all of you! Let's face it, a lot of us didn't get it together to send out Christmas cards or New Year's cards. So here is your opportunity to send out a super cute Valentine's Card to all of your friends and family. 

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These sessions are perfect for siblings, Mamas with their kiddos, you with your fur baby, or just about anyone that wants to share their love! Boys, girls, dogs, cats...I have even had a bunny come out to the studio for photos! Take this opportunity to force a little sibling love or grab a cute photo of you and your favorite furry valentine!

So, don't be shy, book your Valentine Session today!

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Valentine's Day Short Sessions - $99

15 minute session on Custom Balloon Backdrop 

with Valentine themed props

5-10 digital photos with full printing license

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2021 Holiday Sessions at Stacey Louise Photography

This year you have a few options for your holiday session. 

Option 1:

Holiday Studio Sessions - $249+tax

*30 minute session at the studio

* all of your digital photos with a full printing license

*TWO Holiday sets 

*Wardrobe Styling consultation

*These sessions are ONLY available 

November 1st through December 10th

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Holiday Micro City Sessions - $225+tax

*Family Pose, Siblings Together, Kids Individually, 

Mom & Dad Together, a few Interactive Photos.

*Holiday Wreath and Banner available to add in as props.

*Photos taken in one of my favorite alleys in Downtown Greensburg.
*Wardrobe Styling Consultation

*all of your digital photos with full printing license

*These sessions are available for ONE day only! November 11th 2pm-4pm (rain date November 13th 2pm-4pm - you MUST be available for your chosen time on BOTH dates)

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Either of these session options are PERFECT for your holiday cards and gifting! 

So, how do you schedule? Email, phone call, text, Facebook message? All of the above, or you can just click HERE! That's right, you can book your appointment online! Evening and weekend dates go pretty quickly and don't forget that I already have some scheduled. But don't worry too much. I have weekday day appointments available too! So what are you waiting for? Call me today and schedule those holiday photos!

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Mommy and Me, Me and Mom, Ma and Me, Mom and me and mini me...

There really is no wrong way to say it. Every year, I plan an extravagant set up for Mommy and Me photos. This year, I wanted to do something different. Why should I decide what your photos look like or what we call them? That should be up to YOU!

Do you want to do your session in the streets and alleys of Greensburg? You got it! 
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Want to come into the studio and pick a colorful backdrop? I have almost every color of the rainbow, so I’m in! Plus, we don’t even have to worry about the weather. Rainy day outside, sunshine inside!
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Want to take a photo with your mom and your siblings all together? Let's do it!

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And if you’re local, how about taking photos in your own backyard? Your tree out there blooming right now is probably perfect. I am so there.

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I want to capture memories of you and your littles (or not so littles) the way you see yourselves. 

Make memories and freeze the moments important to you right now. The only thing I need is you and the people you love. 

Dads, if you are reading this, you would totally WIN Mother's Day if you booked a session like this for the special mom(s) in your life. 

And moms, this is the perfect way to get in those photos! You know you have a ton on your phone, but are you IN them?? 

Don't worry about a thing. I will help you plan every step of the way. Wardrobe, location, posing, smiling. All you have to do is be your fabulous self and have FUN!

I have special Mother's Day pricing for you, too! Here is what you will get:  

You Choose: Studio - Local Park - Streets and Alleys

20minute session - 10 Digital Photos - Full Printing License

$199 + tax 

This deal is TOO good to pass up, you can email or call me to schedule your session OR you can book it yourself here! Don't wait to book, this special offer ends on 4/30/2021 and available sessions are limited. I can't wait to see you! 

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I love celebrating milestones in photo sessions. When this fabulous Mama inquired about doing a photo session to celebrate her 30th and her son's 1st, I was so excited! She came to me with a pretty clear vision of what she wanted, she sent me over this awesome photo of what she had planned for them to wear. So, I took her ideas and ran with them. You can see my session sketch below.

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Right away I knew that I would be getting some gorgeous balloons from my girl, Kassy at & Many More. She totally came through with these adorable bunches to match their outfits. Gold, navy, white, and cream. They added just the perfect pops of color to their photos. How cute is this fella, with his mom and dad?

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I also love putting little people in BIG chairs. I decided to throw in the balloons to keep with the celebration theme. Seriously, I don't think it gets much cuter. 

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Then it was time to celebrate mom and her turning the Big Thirty! When we discussed this session we talked about how fun it would be to pop a bottle of her favorite champagne. She totally deserves it! She has survived the first year of motherhood, in a pandemic no less, AND is celebrating her own birthday as well!  1stBdayKoronowski-38 Before she popped the cork we talked about how sometimes it is so hit or miss with how it happens. Sometimes it is super anticlimactic and there are no bubbles and other times it's a full on geyser of bubbles. Thankfully, we landed somewhere in the middle with this bottle, and that made for some pretty fantastic photos! 

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Of course Icouldn't resist getting both mom and kiddo in a photo together! First and thirtieth birthdays are a pretty big deal after all! 

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Remember when I said there would be cake? Well, here it is! most of my clients choose to bring along a smash cake for first birthday photo sessions. Carter's Mommy made this fantastic cake for him to dig into!  1stBdayKoronowski-117 He was very gentle with his cake smashing, but there was no shortage of yummy noises! LOL He was super into enjoying every little piece that found it's way into his mouth. 

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If you have a big milestone coming up, why not celebrate with a photo session. We can totally customize your session to be exactly how you want it. Champagne or cake? It's totally up to you! Just give me a call, shoot me an email, whatever works for you!  I am ready for you! 

Friends, 20 Years. 

I’m celebrating 20 years as a portrait photographer! That is so crazy to type. 

DSC_4743 I remember being 15 years old and picking up my first camera and I’ve never really put it down. Creating images was a new world for me. Asking my friends to pose, taking photos at holidays with the family. I loved the people in those photos and I wanted to capture memories for, and with, them. It puts a fire in my heart to this day.

In college, I studied Art History and even though I went in a different direction, art is still a huge part of my life. I eat up any information I can on art, design, colors, architecture, styles and it filters into my work as a photographer more than you might realize. The creativity and elegance in art is what I strive for in my sessions. 

A building’s columns might be purely functional, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t also extremely beautiful. It’s the same with photos. Often, people take them out of obligation (we need a holiday card photo or we need a photo to send to Grandma, etc.) but my goal is for you to want to take pictures. Your own special masterpieces that stand the test of time, just like a beautiful building. 

When I was 19, I got my first job as a portrait photographer at a studio inside the mall. I was hired for seasonal Christmas help, but it ended up being the start of my forever career. I was there close to a decade, even going back after we had our first son, but at some point I decided I needed more quality time with my husband and son, so I made the choice to go out on my own.

Clients I had worked with at the studio called quickly. I didn’t realize the power of the relationships I had built from my years at the studio and how they would remain in effect at my new gig. There really isn’t a bigger thrill than photographing a family for years and years, watching them grow and expand. Getting to know the kids from the baby stage, through the toddler stage, the big kid stage, the teen years and beyond. 

At the beginning, I only shot on location, since I didn’t have a studio. In fact, I did Christmas minis out of my living room with my own Christmas tree! I would send Brent and Brody away for the day, move my dining room table out of the way, pull out the props and lighting from the basement and start my day! It wasn’t ideal, but I was doing what I loved, on my own terms, and I don’t think I would have had it any other way. It’s always going to be a fond memory. 

This obviously wasn’t a feasible long-term solution and I found my first studio space about a year later. I was terrified about adding a rent payment into our lives. Was I going to take money away from my family rather than bring it in? I took the risk and it paid off. I grew because my clients talked and shared and sent new clients my way. My business is almost 90% referral based to this day. It all came down to the relationships and it continues to be that way. 

image4Screenshot 812620_651589091527507_1124724265_o Years and years passed and I had the opportunity to move to a studio much closer to home, which also (bonus) was on a highly traveled road, so I took a leap again. I moved in November of 2020. Talk about timing. The pandemic hit a few months later and I used the downtime to get my new place decorated and organized. While being off for so many months was challenging, I embraced what I could do and was so ready to welcome new clients in late Spring. 

Molly’s mom was one of the first people I called. You see, Molly was my first client at Stacey Louise Photography. I’ve known her since she was just a baby (from the first studio at the mall) and she was the first client I did a creative session with back in 2014. 

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The infamous Glitter Session! 

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I felt inspired and I knew I wanted to do something different and showcase that pictures could be taken any time and for any reason. The glitter session was so much fun, still one of my favorites ever and I’m sharing some photos from that session above and below so you can take a peek. 

www.staceylouisephotography.com 2021 seemed like a good time to bring those creative sessions back into view, so here is Molly again! A little more grown up, updated glitter session this time, with the addition of florals to bring in a different element of style. There’s the art lover in me coming out again! 

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If you have an imaginative or original or clever idea for a session, let me know! If I put glitter all over my studio floor, you know I am game for just about anything. 

Take Ryder, a Michael Jackson superfan that came in for some rad photos the other day. Fun fact, I went to highschool with Ryder’s mom and we have been friends for longer than I’ve been taking photos.

He has been watching and learning dance moves from MJ the past few months and I didn’t even have to pose this kid! He rocked it, dancing while I blasted music and took photos. It wasn’t his birthday or a special day, he was just in his element and now he has lasting memories of this really cool time in his life. Check out the session below! 

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You don’t need a milestone or a special occasion to have a session.

I’m offering a special right now - 30 minutes of studio time for $299

*one outfit

*one backdrop

*10-15 digital photos with a full printing license

 Schedule online right now. 

Not much is going on. The holidays are over, winter is hanging around, so let’s have some fun! Glitter, optional. :) This special will only run for the month of March. Contact me with any questions, I am here for you!

From BLAND to BRAND

Branding and creative shoots are some of my fave sessions in the studio. I’ve done a few recently and wanted to share a blog about how I can help you (even if you aren’t sure what your brand is) from start to finish.

Consider me your brand consultant. Whether you’re a real estate agent (like Amy) a writer (like Tara) an owner of a coffee shop or a fitness trainer - you have a brand.

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Amy and Tara both came in wanting photos for their business. Amy needed the standard headshots, but she also wanted some casual shots she could use in her marketing.

Tara is in a creative business and does a lot of social media posts, so she wanted visuals that covered not only headshots, but fun shots to use in her marketing efforts. She collects vintage typewriters and she wanted some of those ladies on display!

2021LetsMeetForCopy-141 Now, Tara is one of my closest friends, so I know a lot about her and her business from our friendship, but we can be perfect strangers before your session and through my consultation, questions and chats before you ever even come into the studio, we’re totally leaving as friends. We are partners and I’ve heard every question, so please bring yours! Just a few of what we cover before you even come in include: 

Outfits and styling

Hair and make-up

Colors and backdrops

Your business and brand identity

Poses you want

Photos you need (headshots) versus photos you want (for social media, casual, etc.)

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At the beginning of my career, I worked inside portrait studios and I had a fixed amount of time with clients. We can spend as much time as you need together, no pressure. No one is coming in to shorten your session or tell you the next person is in line. This is YOUR session.

Want to book an hour? Want two? It’s up to you. Tara booked two hours because she had multiple outfit and backdrop changes and with the props she brought, we knew there would be set up involved.

Amy only needed an hour. She changed up her outfits, but mostly just top changes and added and changed accessories. This is a great tip. A different shirt or necklace makes all the difference. 

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Tara brought a hat which changed up her look, too. A simple prop or addition of an accessory really changes the whole look. 

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When you get to the session, I want you feeling relaxing and prepared. And don’t worry, I’m not going to put you on a backdrop and tell you to go. I have extensive posing knowledge to present you best. Every time I would tell Tara to put her chin down or turn her head a certain way, she’d laugh and say, “This feels weird but I know it’s going to look great.” I always say if it doesn’t feel weird then it doesn’t look good. You are the star of your session, but I won’t make you feel awkward or ask you for ideas. I will have a list of everything you want and ideas of my own to get you a huge variety of photos you can use for anything and everything!

2021LetsMeetForCopy-79 This action shot of Tara with the typewriter was in my mind and when I brought it up to her, she loved it! And can I just tell you how much fun we had doing these? We were trying so hard not to laugh, as I was climbing over a couch to get the perfect angle and Tara was trying not to pop a heel as she was leaping into the air. 

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Think about what you might need photos for. Tara does a lot of posts with words on them, so she wanted to use the typewriter and paper as her canvas. She can now pop this image into Canva and write right on that paper and use it in marketing. We took a lot of her pointing in different directions, too and she can put words all over her image. 

Amy wanted poses and photos that made you feel like she was inviting you into her home. She is a realtor and her clients need to see that she is approachable, someone you could see yourself working with. Fauth-74

I can help you determine what shots you might need and how it will work for you.

My studio has a vibe. We play music (your playlist or mine). We talk. We laugh. Photos are supposed to be fun and I love making my clients feel super comfortable and at ease. Headshots are great and needed, but if you’re here anyway, why not get some shots you’re going to love. As adults, we don’t get a lot of photos of just us. Celebrate you! Your success, this time in your life. Get creative, bring props, do you. I’m here for all of it - including group sessions. If you need photos for your whole team, I’d be happy to work with you and create a consistent campaign that stands on brand with your company but also captures your team’s unique personalities.

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Hey there friends! It's a new year, and I can't wait to share this super fun collaboration I did with & Many More.  Kassy from & Many More created this gorgeous, ombre balloon wall at my studio for a shoot that we planned for social media content. 

After photographing our models, and seeing how totally adorable it was, I decided to throw it out there to you guys too! Let's face it, a lot of us didn't get it together to send out Christmas cards or New Year's cards. So here is your opportunity to send out a super cute Valentine's Card to all of your friends and family. 

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These sessions are perfect for siblings, Mamas with their kiddos, you with your fur baby, or just about anyone that wants to share their love! Boys, girls, dogs, cats...I have even had a bunny come out to the studio for photos! So, don't be shy, book your Valentine Session today!

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What's the catch? The only catch is, this custom backdrop is made of balloons. So it has an expiration date. These sessions are only available until February 1st! Which is perfect, because then you have plenty of time to get your Valentine's ready to send out to your favorite people. Book Your session online. Choose the best day and time for you before February 1st. CLICK HERE to Schedule! If you don't want to schedule online, you can shoot me an email or give me a call! 

Valentine's Day Short Sessions - $199

20 minute session on Custom Balloon Backdrop 

with Valentine themed props

15-20 digital photos with full printing license

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Here it is! The moment that you have been waiting for! 2020 Holiday Photo Sessions with Stacey Louise Photography! I am really SO excited about this year's sets. They are so much fun and I can't wait to see all of your smiling faces in front of them.  These sets are so versatile. They are great for families, kids, fur babies...just about anyone! 

The first set that I want to share with you is brand new. I am calling it the Cozy, Christmas Corner. It features a cozy, tufted settee, a gorgeous tree with twinkling lights, a warmly decorated fireplace, and a peek-a-boo window with a winter scene. 

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The second set that I want to share with you today is another new one. But it's a new spin on an old favorite. If you have been an SLP client and fan for a while you know that one of my favorite things is SPARKLE! I can't really make it through a season without incorporating some kind of glitter or sparkle. So here is this year's dose. It's a simple, but still sparkling, red sequin backdrop. 

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I also got a bunch of new Santa hats that you can incorporate into your session with any of the backdrops.

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This is another set that you can go formal or casual with. It would look amazing with your holiday best or even your favorite holiday tee. 

This last set is an oldie, but definitely a goodie. One year I didn't do this set and you were all so sad! Stacey Louise Photography's Holiday Bedtime Story set is always a favorite! Because who doesn't love holiday pajamas? I seriously can't even handle the cuteness most of the time! 
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I know that you are probably ready to give me a call and get your holiday photo session on the schedule and I can't say that I blame you! I have already got a few on the calendar and I don't want you to miss out on your spot! All of these holiday sessions will take place at my studio, 1606 Broad Street in Greensburg. Let me tell you about the Holiday session package options that you have. I know you have been scrolling away in search of prcing, so here it is! 

2020 Holiday Photo Session Packages

$249  

*30 minute session

* all of your digital photos (15-20) with a full printing license

*TWO sets (you get to pick!)

*Wardrobe Styling consultation

*You can add on additional sets an session time (15 minutes per set) for $99 each. This add on price also includes all of your digital photos (10-15) and a full printing license.

So, how do you schedule? Email, phone call, text, facebook message? All of the above, or you can just click HERE! That's right, you can book your appointment online! Weekend dates go pretty quickly and don't forget that I already have some scheduled. But don't worry too much. I have weekday day and evening appointments available too! So what are you waiting for? Call me today and schedule those holiday photos! 

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This look was definitely inspired by the Australian singer-songwriter, Sia and her recent holiday album and album artwork. It is easily one my most favorite collection of holiday songs. If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favor and give it a listen, you can check it out on her YouTube Channel. My favorite track is probably Snowman, but followed SUPER close by HO HO HO! You will have to let me know what your favorite is.

Demario-127 I have been taking holiday photos for almost 20 years of my life, and no matter how creative I get building sets and coming up with new and fresh ideas, it can get kind of monotonous for me. So I wanted to create something that was completely out of the norm of what I would photograph for most clients for their holiday cards. I wanted to do something a little edgy and totally non traditional. 

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You can  see the full gallery from this creative project here. 

Let me tell you just a little more about this year's holiday sessions, I know that is why you scrolled all the way to the bottom of this blog! LOL This year's holiday sessions will be AWESOME! One of our sets has a fireplace, a 9 foot Christmas tree, and a pretty window overlooking a winter scene. We have another that sparkles! You won't be disappointed. The third and final set is an oldie, but goodie. We updated the holiday bedtime snuggles set. I can't wait for you to see it! I will be releasing photos of these VERY soon, but you can book your session now! These sessions will take place indoors at our studio. Your session fee ($249.00) includes a 30 minute session and your digital photos (usually about 10-15, usually a few more) with a full printing license. Stay tuned for photos of all of the sets, I will be posting them soon! Don't wait to book your session, I expect evenings and weekends to go FAST! I can't wait to see all of you! 

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Her family, much like my own, is super into Halloween. When they do costumes, they really do costumes! So, I was super excited to work on a project like this with them. We texted back and forth for a while working on wardrobe and costume inspiration. If you haven't had a session with me yet, you should know that I love the styling part almost as much as I love taking the actual photos. We shot links back and forth from Amazon, thank goodness for amazon! Once she had found all of the perfect pieces, we picked a session date and waited. 

Usually, I am hoping for sunshine and just a few clouds but for this session I was wishing for a cloudy day. It totally happened and was PERFECT for this photo session inspired by Stephen King's It. I didn't want to totally copy everything from the movies, and we put our own little spin on it. Of course, the biggest difference being that the main characters in our story are girls! 

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When we were talking about where we should do these photos, I knew that there were a few spots in my own neighborhood that could easily mimic the look from the original movies. 

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I love that the cloudy day adds to the spookiness for this fun (and a little scary) Halloween photo session. 

Smith(IT)-36 Smith(IT)-47 Smith(IT)-49 Smith(IT)-57 I love getting to do something outside of my regular portrait photography box. I love it when my clients come to me with big ideas and I LOVE getting to bring them to life. Do you have a crazy, fun, outside of the box idea for a photo session? It doesn't have to include costumes or a theme. If it is your idea and you love it, I want to help you bring it to life! Call me, text me, send me and email. I want to hear about it. 

You can check out all of of my creative projects here. I try to do one or two a year that are just for me, to fill up my artist heart. 

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Martin-70-2 With so much crazy going on in the world, I want to give you a little piece of normal to hang onto. School photos. School photos are like a back to school staple, right? You get dressed up in your favorite, back to school outfit and show off your best back to school smile. This year, with so many unknowns, there might not be back to school photos at school. That might be because you chose cyber or home school or because the school's aren't allowing outside people into the buildings due to Covid restrictions.  Don't worry! I've got you! You can get your Back to School photos at Stacey Louise Photography! 

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I have the cutest Back to School backdrop and set for your littles AND a cool, chic backdrop and set for your older kiddos who are too cool for school. I also have created a special session price that won't break the bank! 

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Back To School Photo Sessions $99+tax 

What do you get for that price? I am glad that you asked! You will get:

15 minute session

10-15 Digital Photos

Full Printing and Use license

(that means you can print your photos at your favorite photo lab as many times as your want and whatever size you want. You can also post them all over your social media and brag all about how totally adorable your kids are!)

This package is designed to photograph one kiddo, but you can totally bring in all of your kids! It's just $25 extra per additional kid, but that also gets you an extra 10 minutes of session time AND about 5-10 more photos! This special is ONLY good for the month of September, so don't wait! Call me, message me, email me,  or text me right now! Or you can book your session online, right here! You don't want to miss out on this deal! Covid has take so much away from us, don't let it rob you of awesome Back To School photos too.

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These sessions are so much more than just Back to School photos too. Unlike traditional school photos where each kiddo gets about 10 seconds to show off their best smile, you get the whole SLP experience. I will help you coordinate your outfits just like always. I will spend time with your kiddos to make sure that they really are showing off their best smiles and expressions. This isn't a "Next in line" kind of photo session.  Remember, these sessions are ONLY available for the month of September. Don't wait to schedule. Hit me up right now! 

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One day while I was scrolling, I came across a 60 second video of a makeup artist using rainbow sprinkles on her lips. Not a totally new concept, I have seen similar things over the years, but for whatever reason it sparked an idea for me. What if I styled a photo session around sprinkles? Using them in the conventional way and also unconventional ways. I LOVE COLOR. Sprinkles are just tiny bits of color all mixed together. Why not do a creative project all about sprinkles? 

When we were finally allowed to be around people again, I called up my girl Molly. I have been photographing her and her family since she was 9 months old. She is going to be 12 in just a few days! She is always down for just about anything and her Mom is equally as awesome (not hard to figure out where Molly gets it from). Molly has been a part of many of my creative projects, including my very first one (Glitter Sessions) and one of my all time favorites (A Visual Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland). I knew that she would be perfect for this new idea that I had, so we headed to the studio to make my Tik Tok inspired idea something real.

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When I got this idea, my vision was bold, bright colors and FUN! That's always my goal with these creative projects, fun. I want to express my creative heart, and make something fun and beautiful. After quarantine and during this pandemic, I figured that we could all use a little ice cream! 

Molly totally brought her A game too. She was so excited about the session that when we were done she said, "That's is? We are done already?" 

MollySprinkles-23 Every year I try to do at least one creative project, to fill up my artist heart and do something just for me. The funny thing about them is that occasionally, they turn into ideas for sessions that people want to book! My Glitter Session and Red Photo Project turned out that way. I guess what I am saying is that I am willing to try just about anything at least once. Photo sessions are supposed to be fun and exciting. I know that I say it all of the time, but my number one goal when photographing clients is to showcase their personalities and true self. So if you have an idea for a photo session, even if you think it is crazy, lay it on me! I bet together, we can come up with something amazing! We can all use a little bit of ice cream right now. That can mean actual ice cream or something else totally fun that can distract us from all of the crazy that is going on in the world today. Whatever it is, I am here for it. I want to hear all of your ideas. Let's make some crazy, fun, beautiful memories together! 

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If you want to see more ice cream and sprinkles with a cherry on top, you can find that here!

Senior Pictures….More Like Style Pictures 

Individual style is super important, especially for high schoolers coming into their own. This is the time of their lives they are truly discovering who they are, what they want to do, their passions and their personal style. Senior pictures should represent a senior’s personality and represent a beautiful time in their life as they transition to the next chapter. 

At Stacey Louise Photography, my goal is to listen. 

If the senior in your life is dreaming of an outdoor session with bold, colorful outfits, they deserve it. 

In fact, I happen to have a permit to take photos at Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve in Latrobe and the backdrop is extraordinary.

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If the senior in your life wants a city feel with industrial backgrounds, we can head to downtown Greensburg. 

The alleys and streets provide endless opportunities for photos. We are lucky in this area to have really iconic old buildings and gorgeous gems around every corner.  

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If the senior in your life wants a mix of nature and city, we can add St. Clair Park and the Art Museum into the mix. 

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If the senior in your life craves a studio session, I have various options for backgrounds, some you have probably never seen before. 
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Studio sessions are great because weather is never a factor and you can bring in all your props and outfits and enjoy the brand new studio! I’ll put the coffee on. 

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We can also do a combination of studio time and outside time. And there is no time limit. 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, whatever your senior wants, we make it happen. 

You know when you find a pre-made dessert tray and you just don’t want half of the things in there, yeah, I’m not a fan of that either. 

All senior sessions are completely customizable. 

These are pictures you will get printed, hang on your wall, pass out to family and friends. These are pictures you and your senior will cherish. 

If you and your senior want to get the conversation started, head on over to my contact page and send me a message. I can’t wait to hear what you come up with and I am here to help turn vision into reality. 

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With our county being in the yellow phase for almost two full weeks, and the number of new COVID-19 cases decreasing, it is time for me to get back to work! 

I can't wait to see all of you and start capturing your memories again! A lot of you have missed out on a ton of really fun milestones. I want to help missing out on those things seem just a little bit better, so I am offering some sweet deals. 

Do you have a GRAD in the house? Any kind of grad, pre-school, high school, or college. I know that you all got your cap and gowns, so let's make some memories in those. Here is the deal: 

• $99 for 15 minute session outside (let's come up with somewhere fun together) 
• All of your high resolution, digital photos with a full printing license. Perfect for sharing on Instagram 

What about Prom, right? I know that many of you have those gorgeous prom dresses with no where to go. Grab your prom date or your best friend and let's get some amazing photos that will make missing out on prom seem like no big deal. Want the details:

• $149 for a 30 minute session outside (again, we can pick out a cool spot together) 
• Up to two people (add in more pals for just$25 per person) 
• All of your high resolution digital photos with a full printing license. Perfect for sharing on Instagram! 

Don't think that I forgot about Mommy and Me Sessions! I have a special all worked out for this too! It looks a little different than it has in years past, but we can still make some pretty special photos of Mom and her kiddos. Let me tell you all about it:

• $199 for 30 minute outdoor session (we will find the perfect spot together)
• We will focus on lots of fun photos of Mom and her kiddos, making sure to grab the sweetest moments.
• You get all of your high resolution,digital photos with a full printing license. Also perfect for sharing on Instagram and Facebook!

The best part about all of these awesome specials is that they you can book these now and through the end of June! I am going to make it even EASIER for you. You can book these sessions right now, from your phone, just by clicking HERE! What are you waiting for? Go book your session now! 

Hey there, everyone! It’s been a minute since I have checked in, but there hasn't been a moment that I wasn't thinking about all of you and your families. I hope you are all doing your best navigating these crazy times. We have all had to turn on a dime and reorganize our lives and adapt to what a lot of people are calling the “new normal.”

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I want to thank all of you for your support.  A lot of you have purchased gift cards for future sessions, placed print orders, sent texts and phone calls to check in on me. ALL of that is so appreciated. I can't even express how much it means to me. 

Per Governor Wolf, businesses like mine can re-open once Westmoreland County enters the yellow phase. Some of our northern and middle Pennsylvania counties were given this status and allowed to reopen as of May 1st and 4th.I am hoping that all of our efforts to stay home will have helped us to successfully flatten the curve and allow us, here in Westmoreland County, to do the same very soon. We have not been given any concrete dates on when this will be, and information has been changing daily. So we just need to keep doing what we are doing, so that we can all be together sooner rather than later. I am closely following all of the updates, and will let all of you know as soon as I know anything new. 

I want you to know when I am able to get back to photographing your families, safety and health will be my top priority. 

Here are a few things that you can expect:

*All bookings will be done online or via phone, as always!  

*All sessions will be held outdoors for the months of May and June. This is great news, because Spring is giving us some gorgeous flowers and greenery! 

*I will remain at least 6 feet from you and your family, as well as wear a mask during your session. (Don't worry, my eye for detail will make sure your hair, jewelry and clothing are still in the perfect places! I will simply instruct you on adjustments from a safe distance)

*If you feel sick, or any member of your family is feeling sick, let's reschedule! I promise to be honest with you and do the same if I am not feeling well.

*Just like before, all galleries will be delivered via email. All digital photo products can be downloaded via your online gallery. We can do your proof and ordering session via FaceTime, Zoom or a Facebook Messenger call. Any physical products, such as prints, albums and canvases will be shipped directly to you from the lab. 

I want to do everything I can to keep all of you safe, healthy and happy while capturing your milestones and memories. So, while our time together may look a little different when we are allowed to get back to it, I will still be there to help you make these memories last. 

You can book your Mommy and me session right now. We will pick an outdoor location, spend 20 minutes together and get some great shots of moms and kids. We all know how important a hug is these days. I know you will be holding your little ones tight as I freeze this moment in time. All digitals and your printing license is just $199!

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I am really missing photographing all of you amazing people and their littles, so I have been getting my guy in front of the camera a little more than I have been. When he was little, I probably took photos of him daily. I am not exaggerating. I would just follow him around with my camera and take pictures of him all day. Which is probably the reason he rolls his eyes and lets out a great, big sigh when I tell him I want to take some photos of him. I guess that you could say he is my original muse. Even though I was a portrait photographer long before he was around, he is the reason I started my own studio. 

When I saw this gorgeous, flowered tree down the street from our house, I knew that I had to take some photos with it. I knew that Brody had just gotten this awesome, gingham shirt from a Stitch Fix Kids that came right before the shut down. I had planned for him to wear it on Easter. But, that didn't happen because we all ate Easter dinner in our pajamas! I came inside from my walk, and asked Brody if he would let me take a few photos of him with this amazing tree. He jumped right up and said, "Ok!" This quarantine must really be getting to him. He got dressed and we walked a block from our house to where the tree stood. 

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These are some  of my favorites. I love that silly face he is making and those bracelets he insists on wearing.  It is the perfect snapshot in time of my 9 year old, my third grader, my little boy who isn't so little anymore. Usually he refuses to wear jeans. Stitch Fix for the win there, those jeans feel softer than sweat pants! He said that he would actually wear them again! 

IMG_1037 How about this face? If this isn't a pre-teen face, I don't know what is. His hair. Well. #quarantinehair is about all I can say about that. I will say that he pulls off this shaggy look quite well. 

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Usually he is pretty silly when I try to photograph him these days. Making crazy faces and sticking out his butt. He ends up giving me one or two genuine grins and smiles and they make my heart sing. My own child is the hardest for me to photograph. Give me your grumpiest two-year-old and I have no trouble, but trying to get my own kid to not stick out his tongue and roll his eyes is a challenge. 

IMG_0980 The are we done yet face. LOL Ok, just one more...and then he ran all of the way home. I am SO ready to be photographing your families and your kiddos when this is all over and we can safely be together again. We might miss out on these spring family blooms for your family photos, but it will be just in time to take advantage of more sunshine and for all things to be green again. If you are ready to get out and make some memories with our family, or need birthday photos, or want in on the Mommy and Me sessions that will be happening, let me know. We can get something on the calendar for late May or early June. I am also still running a special on gift cards. Grab one for yourself or the special Mom in your life. For every $100, I am giving your $50. You can get yours here!  
 

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Raise your hand if you have cooked more meals, read more books, binge watched more Netflix series, and crafted more projects in the last two weeks than you you have in the last year. 

This quarantine. This quarantine, it is something. I don't really even have words to express exactly how I am really feeling. The fist week of this craziness had me mostly in tears. Tears for so many reasons. The second week, I was like, I got this. I am just going to make the best of this. Stay creative, keep on going, FaceTimed all of my friends and family to stay connected, I even attended a Zoom birthday party! This week, we started getting real assignments from school, I am applying for government grants to keep my business a float, and all of my son's extra-curricular activities have moved to virtual classrooms. 

I am so grateful for this technology. It has been so great to be able to FaceTime and stay connected and to access zoom and log into a dance class or acting class. But every time my son logs into one of his Stage Right classes, I find myself welling up. Tears flooding my eyes. I miss all of the people. Do you miss all of the people? I know that some of us are introverts and maybe this isn't so bad for them, but I am an extrovert and I love being social. My heart gets filled up with each connection that I make while I am out and about throughout my day. A smile and nod at the grovery store, lunch with a good friend, running my kiddo to his many activities and chatting with my stage mom friends. I miss all of that so much! 

IMG_0924 We are keeping busy and doing our best to stay productive. There have been so many resources offered up, and that has been so lovely. My son is participating in a cartoon drawing class from a local artist, Joe Wos, and we are totally loving it! I have loved seeing all of the drawings that he comes up with. We also worked on a project, just the two of us. His talent show was cancelled, so we made a music video and did a photo shoot. If you are a fan of Little Shop of Horrors, you can check it out here. We have also been hanging out with the neighbors across the street, them on their side and us on ours. Nerf battles, chalk drawing, and good conversation, it was almost just like normal. My husband and my son are recording a song together, My husband is playing guitar and my son is singing and playing some violin. I do love that this has given us the time to fall back into doing some creative, passion projects. Today we decided to paint the front door. I saw on a Facebook post that you could mix washable paint with some dish soap to get a translucent look for your paint. I taped it off, and my son and I both painted it. I painted the top half and he painted the bottom half. 

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How are you guys doing? What are you doing to keep busy? How are you handling the transition to online learning? I want to hear all of it! 

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Hey there friends. This is some crazy SH**, am I right? I never thought that I would see a day when we were shutting down theaters, arenas, stadiums...the NHL, NBA, Broadway. Mandates from our governor, asking us to close the doors of our small "non-essential" businesses to the public in the interest of public safety and "flatten the curve". You can't find a single roll of toilet paper ANYWHERE! Guys, what are you all doing with all of that TP? hahaha I am sorry, if I don't laugh I will for sure start to cry. 

In all seriousness, I am straight up worried. If this is just two weeks and we successfully flatten the curve and can leave our homes and start working like normal, GREAT! But what if that isn't what happens? What if we are stuck being non-operational for MONTHS? I can't even wrap my mind around those consequences. I can only imagine that they will be catastrophic for some and devastating for others. This. Is. Crazy.

But today, today I decided I was going to just keep creating. I don't have all of you to help me with that like I usually do. Photographing your babies, kids and families. But what  I do have is my 9 year old. He was, after all, my inspiration to start this business. So I am going to take it back to my roots. I am just going to keep shooting. I am going to get back to photographing our everyday life, work on creative projects with him as my subject, teach him to edit photos (he has literally been begging me and we havent had the time), I am just going to create to create. Making my art is what is going to help me stay sane during all of this. So I thought no time like the present. haha I am not short on time, all I have is time! Just like the rest of you, right? 

It is no secret that my kid is a theater kid. I have written about it on here a few times. You can find those stories here and here. If you know me at all, you know that Brody spends at least three days a week at Stage Right, more if there is a show going on. He has been attending class there since he was 6, and he will be 10 in the fall. This year, he was SO EXCITED because he could finally be in the talent show at school. He chose a song from his favorite musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Unfortunately, he won't get that chance. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, school and all school functions have been cancelled and closed down for at least the next two weeks. 

This gave me an idea! What if we made a video? We could share it with all of our family and friends and he could show off his hard work. Not quite as good as the talent show, but better than nothing. Right? I was planning for a photo shoot of him anyhow, in the costume that I so painstakingly put together. Amazon Prime, Goodwill, and Target. You know all the regular places. Anyhow, that is what we did today. He got into his Seymour costume, we got our tiny Audrey II plant (Thanks Stage Right!), and we headed over to my studio. 

We took a few photos first.

LittleShop-20 The funny thing about this is that his favorite character in this musical isn''t Seymour, it's Audrey II. He has always loved the villains in stories. 

LittleShop-1 I have to say, I am pretty proud of this costume! I have always had a thing for dressing up and creating the perfect costume. I have written about that before too, if you want to check it out! I found those pants at Goodwill in Latrobe. That vest, it used to be a jacket, I cut the sleeves off hemmed the edges. That piece is also from Goodwill in Latrobe. The shirt. I had the toughest time coming up with the perfect shirt. I did pick up a beat up, old flannel from Goodwill but it wasn't quite right. Afew days later I happened to be at Target, and this one caught my eye. Now, if you have ever watched the movie, Little Shop of Horrors, you would know that Rick Moranis' Seymour is by far the best ever. The costuming for that movie is definitely iconic too. Wait until you see the side by side.

LittleShop-19 How totally cute is my kid though? This is why I knew I had to do this project today. These missed moments due to COVID-19 and this quarantine, we wont get them back. So we have to make the best of what we have and make them happen in our own way! We both had so much fun working on this together. That is what I am going to focus on, and how I am going to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. 

side by side Not to pat myself on the back or anything, but i feel like I kind of killed this costume. Right? Ok, so enough about me. I really want to show off how awesome this kid of mine is. He has been working on this song for weeks. At home, and at private voice with Christopher McAllister at Stage Right.

So check him out! Here he is, singing "Grow For Me," From Little Shop of Horrors. 

Brody-GrowForMe3-17-2020  I hope that this has given you a ray of sunshine during this dark time. I have lots of ideas, and plan to keep sharing what we are working on. Hang in there friends. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay happy! 

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In the world we are living in, the way you present yourself on social media is so important. You want to have images and photos that send a clear message about who you are and what your business has to offer. Recently I had a client send me a message asking me if I could help her with some new photos. She said that she was changing up her brand and needed some new images that represented her new style and professional mission. 

Before photographing a personal branding photo session, I go over a list of questions with my client so that I can have a clear picture of what their vision is for their brand. Here are some of the questions that I ask:

1. What kind of business/brand are you building? What does your company offer? Who is your target market?

2. What will you be using these photos for? Social media, print, advertising, website, email signature, etc.

3. Are there specific colors that represent your personal brand? 

4. What outfits are you planning to wear? Do you need help styling and coordinating your wardrobe?

These are just a few of the questions that I run through with my personal branding clients to make sure that their photo sessions are a success. I always work hard to represent the individuality and true personality of all of my clients. I want to make sure that your photos show who you are, especially with a session like this. Often, these photos are the first thing that potential clients come into contact with. It is so important that when they see your photo, that is shows what you and your business is all about. 

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When I asked all of my questions to this client, one of the first things that she said to me was..."I LOVE purple! It is one of my favorite colors AND it is one of the colors for my new business logo." YAY was one of my first thoughts, because I love color. I think that it can be one of the best ways to keep continuity with your branding images. 

When I asked her how she would be using her photos, she basically told me all of the above! If you can use a photo for it, she was doing it. Social media, website, print ads, mailers, and more. So when photographing her session, I took all of this into consideration. I made sure to use a white backdrop in addition to this purple one. Why? White backdrops are great when choosing photos for your website. It makes it easier for your web designer to cut the backdrop out if needed. Same goes for mailer and print ads.

Discussing your styling and wardrobe choices with your photographer is one of the most important parts of planning your personal branding photo session. Your wardrobe can make or break your session AND your clothing and accessories are one of the best ways to express yourself!

It is important that you choose pieces that scream out your personality, but is equally important to make sure that what you choose looks good on camera. How do you know what looks good on camera? That is what I am here for. I have been behind the camera for almost half my life and have photographed tons and tons of individuals. I can help you choose the best outfits for your body type and help you choose things that will help you stand out. 

Accessories are often forgotten about when people are choosing their wardrobe for a photo session. I always tell my clients that accessories give you a chance to further express your personality and style. I recommend changing your accessories with each outfit, right down to your shoes. It doesn't have to be jewelry. Scarves, fun scoks, cuff links, glasses or sunglasses, the perfect pair of shoes, or even a hat can be a great way to make your personal branding photos stand out from the crowd. 

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I always suggest bringing at least three or four different looks for a personal branding session. Even with an extensive consult, you sometimes can't always predict the way certain fabrics and patterns will show up on camera. So if you have three or four different outfits to choose from, you will be safe with a few backups. 

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It's also a good idea to bring a couple of different layers that work with several of your outfit choices. In the case of this client, she brought a cardigan and a blazer that was interchangeable with a few of her looks. This gives you even more variety to choose from. 

I know that my clients are using these photos for a wide range of things. So I try to capture photos that I know will be engaging on social media and that will pop off of the page of their website. I want to make sure that when you see their photo at the bottom of their email that they sent you that their personality and professionalism comes through. When you get their mailer in your mailbox, I want you to feel like your best friend just dropped you a post card to say hello. That's what a personal branding photo session is all about. 

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Are you trying to update your brand? Refresh your business, social media presence, or your professional head shot? Are you having trouble finding the right photographer to help you get photos that represent who you are to your potential clients? I would love to be that person who helps you infuse your personality and style into the photos that represent your business and brand. These days, you are your brand and your photos need to show that. 

You don't have to go at this alone! I would love to chat about colors, styles, wardrobe and accessories. Give me a call or shoot me an email. Let's make things happen! 

I am currently working with a few friends that can really help push your personal branding above and beyond the competition. Tara, a copywriter and Rene, a web designer and email marketing specialist. We are calling it the 90 Minute Refresh.  Perfect for small businesses and entrepreneurs on a budget, for $279 you get 30 minutes with each of them. You’ll walk away with a professional digital headshot that matches your brand, ideas to improve your website and tips on writing engaging and authentic content. The event will be held on Friday, March 27 at my studio in South Greensburg. Secure your spot and learn more at 90minuterefresh.com.
 

You hear the expression often. I wish I could slow down time or freeze this moment with my child. Well, now you can with my “Love This Moment” session specials running until the end of February. Come check out my brand new studio and let’s capture your child just as they are right now. 

What are they into? What do they love? Avid reader? Getting into fashion? Writing music? Juggling? Acting? 

Do you have photos that showcase the true personality of your kids as they enjoy these hobbies? Photos can be all smiles, but they can also show determination, silliness and fun!

Here’s what it’s all about: 

-10-15 minute session (it’s cold and we are all short on time, I get it)

-Choice of one of three backdrops (gray, white brick or blue)

-Wear your favorite outfit (that sparkly dress, those red sneakers, that trendy hat)

-Bring a favorite item (your lightsaber, your film slate, your books)

-You get 5 high-res digital images to share anywhere you want (and options to buy prints at a 20% discount)

You pay JUST $99 (price is per child) and can buy additional digital photos for $20.20 (Happy New Year!)

If that base package sounds great, but you want to do a little bit more, for only $149 (per child) you get...

-5 more digital images 

-10 extra minutes

-More backdrop choices (like sparkles and textures)

-An additional outfit change or favorite item 

If you want in, schedule your session online right here and feel free to call or email and ask me any questions you might have. 

I can’t wait to see you in the studio. 

Just like with any of my sessions, I love to be able to show the personality of the family. Of course I want to also give them a great photo that they will be happy to display in their homes, but I want to also give them a photo that shows who they are! I love to get everyone snuggled in and loving each other. I tell them, "Get cozy. You all like each other, right?" It always gets a laugh and everyone starts to get comfortable. 

 Let's back up a step here. One of the things that I always tell my clients when they book their photo session (any type of session) is, "Please let me know if you need help coordinating and choosing outfits for your family." Maybe some of you are wondering why that is. The reason I do this, is because styling and outfit choices can really make or break your photos. Don't stress, I can totally help you find things that are in your closet to wear. You don't have to go shopping to have fabulous photos. I still want you to show up in what makes you who you are. Your own style, but let's choose something that will look great on camera too! The most important part of styling your family for an extended family photo session is choosing a color palette. You want to choose colors that compliment each other and work together, you don't want to choose colors that work against each other. This asked about doing black and white for their color palette. Black and white is an awesome color palette to work with. I just warned them that too many people in solid white or solid black could make everyone look like floating heads, so I recommended choosing a color pop and to not be shy about using patterns. They did an awesome job putting these looks together and I love how each person's outfit represents their own personal style as well. Cohesive, but not too matchy matchy. That is always the goal.

I have several Pinterest boards created ready to send over to you that can help you choose a color palette that works for your family. I will also encourage my clients to send me photos of their outfits if they are unsure. This way I can help you rearrange and swap things out that may not photograph well. My goal is always to make sure that you are 100% comfortable in front of my camera, and the first step in doing that is helping you feel confident in the clothing that you chose for your session. I do this for any type of photo session that you schedule with me.

Let's get back to some of my other favorite things about extended family photo sessions. Of course the main goal of this session is to get some great images of everyone together. That's why you are all here, right? I also like to break the group down into their individual family units and other special groups too.

That means, all of the kiddos together...

Each individual family...

Siblings...

Each kid on their own...

Granparents with the grandkids...

And of course, the two that are responsible for them all...

Extended family photo sessions are fun! They can be photographed in my studio, an outdoor location, or even in your own home. I have photographed extended family photo sessions in so many different places. As long as you are all together, that family portrait will be perfect. If it has been a while since everyone in your family has been in the same place at the same time for a photo, give me a call. Let me help you make some memories that you can put up on the wall. I can't wait photograph your extended family photos! 

I hit the ground running at the beginning of November with Holiday Sessions, so I still have a few boxes to unpack and lots of decorating to do and a little bit of painting. All of that will get done during my slow season. I want to have an open house and invite you all, please stay tuned for that! Right now, I want to tell you how awesome it was to be in Greensburg, and how much I am loving working in the new studio. 

I was able to fit all four holiday sets in the new space, and had the most fun photographing your families' holiday photos this year. I can't even pick a favorite and they all seemed to be such a big hit! I went through all of your sessions and picked just a few of my favorites from each one. 

The Gold Sparkle Backdrop seemed to be a favorite this year. I can't say that I blame any of you. There is never too much sparkle as far as I am concerned and I love that is can transcend the Christmas season. You can leave that up all year and it won't seem "too holiday" during the rest of the year. 

Can you even stand the cuteness? It is just too much. I am sure these made all of your holiday cards SPARKLE! I also had a Rustic Holiday set, with an old, wooden door and some trees lit with twinkle lights. It was perfect for families and siblings. Here are a few of my favorites with that set. 

There are just way too many adorable photos! I wish that I could share each and every one of them! 

One of the sets that was the biggest hit was the "Holiday Baking" Set. Every one had so much fun with this. Once you see some of these photos you will know why! 

So much fun was had and so many cookies were eaten! Sprinkles were everywhere! Flour too! This set made the best photos and I know they had to make some SWEET holiday cards. 

Our last set for this year is one that I get requests for every year. That is why I keep bringing it back. There really is nothing more adorable than Christmas pajamas and snuggles! Here are a few of my faves from that set this year. 

My first holiday season in Greensburg was a HUGE success and I have all of you to thank for that! Thank you so much for following me from Latrobe to Greensburg or coming to see me for the first time! It means the world to me that you choose me to help you make memories with your family. Thank you! I can't wait to see what 2020 has in store for me! I have some great ideas for January and February, check back for some great winter session specials! I want to wish you and all of your families a wonderful holiday season and very, happy new year! 

I love the simplicity of this one. It is perfect for a dressy, holiday look or just throw on your winter jacket and some cute ear muffs and that looks awesome too! 

It's even perfect for siblings!Like I said, coats, hats, earmuffs, dresses or bow ties. You really can't go wrong choosing this one.   We have one more brand new set at Stacey Louise Photography for holiday photo sessions this year. If you haven't seen it yet, I have to let you know that it is pretty sweet! Wait until you see it. You will see what I did there! hahaha 

Did you get my pun? Sweet. Like cookies. Ha! I know, so easy, but I had to. I love this set so much too. I have never done anything like this before at the studio. I know that all of you are going to LOVE this one. It's tons of fun and will be PERFECT for your holiday cards. 

If these two fabulous sets weren't enough, I am adding TWO more classic holiday sets to choose from. We have used them for past holiday seasons, but they are always favorites and I get requests to bring them back year after year. You will totally see why once you see them! 

Stacey Louise Photography's Holiday Bedtime Story set is always a favorite! Because who doesn't love holiday pajamas? I seriously can't even handle the cuteness most of the time!  So cute, right?! And there is more where that came from....Holiday jammies are an endless supply of adorable. Families, siblings or kiddos. This backdrop is always a favorite. 

The fourth and final choice for the 2019 Holiday Photo Sessions with Stacey Louise Photography is a simple Holiday Sparkle Backdrop. One of the reasons that I love this one is that it isn't specifically HOLIDAY. It is one that can be kept on the walls all year long but also give your holiday card that little something extra with all of the sparkle. 

This is one of my favorite backdrops to use and I actually try to sneak it into to almost every photo session! haha! It is perfect for holiday photos and you wouldn't be disappointed if you choose this one. It is so versatile that you can use just about any color combo for styling your family and it will look amazing. 

I know that you are probably ready to give me a call and get your holiday photo session on the schedule and I can't say that I blame you! I have already got a few on the calendar and I don't want you to miss out on your spot! I have just ONE more thing to tell you. If you have been to my studio before, you know that I have been in an old elementary school building in Latrobe. My BIG NEWS is that I am relocating to Greensburg! My new space is being renovated specifically for me and I can't wait to show it to you. All of these holiday sessions will take place in the NEW STUDIO! You guys will be the FIRST ones to see it. I will now be at 1606 Broad Street in Greensburg. It has an adorable little store front and I can't wait to get in there. I will have tons more to share about this crazy journey VERY soon. But for now, let me tell you about the Holiday session package options that you have. I know you have been scrolling away in search of prcing, so here it is! 

2019 Holiday Photo Session Packages

$249  

*30 minute session

* all of your digital photos (15-20) with a full printing license

*TWO sets (you get to pick!)

*Wardrobe Styling consultation

*You can add on additional sets an session time (15 minutes per set) for $99 each. This add on price also includes all of your digital photos (10-15) and a full printing license.

So, how do you schedule? Email, phone call, text, facebook message? All of the above, or you can just click HERE! Let me know what dates and times work for you and your family. Weekend dates go pretty quickly and don't forget that I already have some scheduled. But don't worry too much. I have weekday day and evening appointments available too! So what are you waiting for? Call me today and schedule those holiday photos! 

2019 Fall Family Photo Sessions

It is that time of year again! The air is cool and crisp and the leaves are beginning to change. I know you have all been waiting for this exact moment to schedule your family photo sessions with me! I can't say that I blame you, it is a totally gorgeous time of year and it makes for some of the most gorgeous photo sessions ever! 

Fall photo sessions are filled with the gorgeous colors of the leaves, and some of the most beautiful and flattering light. I also love the fashion that comes with fall, gorgeous jewel tones, boots, scarves, hats and vests! It really doesn't get much better. Well maybe a pumpkin spice latte comes close!

 I have been doing my research so that I can make sure we schedule your fall photo sessions when the leaves are at their best. According to the PA fall foliage calculator, the leaves in our area will be the most beautiful between 10/12 and 10/21. Because we have such a limited time with these colorful leaves, I suggest that you contact me soon to reserve your family's session time. These limited sessions will go quickly, so don't delay in booking yours. 

My favorite location to photograph families in the fall is Bushy Run Battlefield state park and a private residence nearby that I have exclusive permission to bring clients. Both spots have gorgeous color in the fall and really beautiful foliage that will give your session a unique and beautiful look. 

You can't go wrong booking your Fall Family Photo session with Stacey Louise Photography. If you haven't had a session with us, now is the time to try it out. Stacey Louise Photography is offering an exclusive Fall Offer. For the first time ever we are offering Fall Short Sessions, AND including all of your digital photos with a FULL printing license! Contact Stacey This offer will be limited to 15 sessions only.

  Fall Short Session with Stacey Louise Photography

October 12th, 13th, & 20th - Only $299

INCLUDES 

*30 minute session

*25 Digital Photos

*Full Printing License

Contact Stacey to schedule your Fall Short today! 

So this year, I have decided to bring back our Back To School Sessions! These are quick 15 minute sessions. Bring your scholar out in one of their new favorite outfits with their backpacks and let me capture some photos of them that you will actually WANT to hang on the wall! 

How cute is this set up? I love the fun colors and the classic school room vibes!

It's even great for siblings! These kiddos are headed to Preschool and 1st Grade!

This backdrop can be paired with just about any kind of styling. I can't wait to see all of your fun back to school outfits! 

Big or small, these sessions are perfect for any age from preschool to 5th grade! 

These back to school sessions will be available now through September 12, 2019. I know that you don't want to miss out, so contact me today and we can schedule yours right away! 

Back to School Sessions - 15 minutes - $99

Includes your 15 minute session and 5-10 Digital photos with full printing license.

Call or email Stacey to schedule yours today!

Summer Family Photo Sessions

I know it is August, and I know that it feels like summer is just FLYING by! Believe me when I say this because I was waiting for summer to get here all year and now it seems as though it has flown by in a blink. We have been trying to pack in as much summer fun as we could. We did our annual family trip to Cape May, New Jersey, we have swam more days than I can count, my son did a 3 week summer theater program at Stage Right, we have gone on Nature Hikes at our favorite Nature Reserve, AND we just came home from a quick trip to Baltimore and Washington D.C. It has been a whirlwind. I am sure it has been the same for all of you and your families, I just want you to know that it is NOT TOO LATE to squeeze in a summer photo session of the fam! 

This is my favorite time of year to photograph families at Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve. I am one of the few photographers in the area that is permitted to use these ground to photograph my clients. August is such a gorgeous time for this location. There are beautiful flowers in bloom, everything is green, and that golden, summer sun gives it just the right light. 

I still have some openings for you to schedule a family photo session with me. I would love to help you show off that summer, sun-kissed glow and your favorite sun dress. 

Outdoor family photo sessions are perfect for the kids. They can just kind of run around and be who they are. These sessions can be a bit more relaxed and carefree, so their true personalities really start to shine through

I promise you that you will not regret squeezing in a fun, family photo session as part of your summer bucket list. Just give me a call, I will get you in before school starts! I can't wait to see you! 

Miss Amber is a recent graduate from Baldwin Wallace, and I am pretty sure that she has been playing the violin for what seems like half of her life! She is so kind and caring and she has what it takes to be a teacher of young people. She is patient, but firm. Firm is what my kiddo needs to be able to learn. Brody started taking lessons from her last March. We were testing out the waters with a borrowed violin and lessons just every other week, but by May he was playing Mary Had a Little Lamb and Twinkle Twinkle for a community service event, Miss Amber encourages all of her students to use their musical gifts to entertain the community. My husband and I were so impressed with what she was able to pull out of Brody in just a few lessons. Needless to say, we love her and think she is a gem of a teacher. 

Then Miss Amber came to me and asked me to update her head shots. I was so excited for the chance to work with her. I love getting to photograph new and different kinds of photo sessions. Some of my absolute favorite photo sessions are for fellow boss ladies. I really love being able to show off other business owner's personalities as well as their professionalism so that they can use their head shots confidenty to represent who they are and what their businesses are all about. So, I asked Miss Amber what she wanted her photos to say about her. She told me that she wanted photos that showed that she was a professional violinist, but also show off her fun, energetic, happy, loving life person that she is. She said, "I don't want the cookie cutter head shots." Good! I got you girl! Hahaha 

I never want to give anyone just a cookie cutter photo. I want your photos to show off the person you are. Not only in my work with children and families, but also when I am photographing you for your business head shots. I want your photos to show your clients or potential employers who you are. That is what all head shots should do. The person that you are should jump right out of the photo at them! 

Miss Amber decided to do a combination studio and outdoor session. So we did about 30 minutes in my studio and 45 minutes outdoors. Just take a look at how awesome she is! 

These are just a few of the gorgeous photos that we got in the studio. Then we decided to head outside to one of my most favorite outdoor locations, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve. Since I am an approved and permitted photographer to use these grounds, I knew that this would be a perfect place for Miss Amber to show off her fun and energetic personality. 

Not only were we at my favorite place, but also at my FAVORITE time of day. GOLDEN HOUR! Seriously guys, when I tell you that golden hour is worth the late session time, I am not joking! 

I had a total blast photographing Miss Amber's head shot session. If you or someone that you know needs some head shots for their business or profession, let me know! I want to help you and make sure that you are not a victim of the "cookie cutter headshots".  And if you or your kiddo wants piano or violin lessons, hit me up. I will get you Miss Amber's info. 

Baby's First Year Photo Sessions

One of my most favorite things about being a family photographer is that I get to watch all of your kiddos grow up. I have clients that are now turning 16 and 17 years old and I have been photographing them since they were brand new. It is so hard to believe, mostly because I don't want to admit that I am getting older, but I just love getting to be a part of your family's special moments. 

This little lady just had her First Birthday and it made me take a look back at her newborn and 6 month photo sessions. Most of my clients like to order a custom designed album that showcases photos from the newborn photo session, the 6 month photo session, and the first birthday photo session. I love creating these, because then I get to take a look back and see how much these kiddos have grown and changed.  It's hard to pick a favorite kind of session when it comes to Baby's First Year photos. When they are newborns, they are all squishy and sleepy and new. So totally sweet, right? When they come in for their six  month photo sessions, they are just starting to sit up on their own and finding their voices. I love a sweet baby babble! At the First Birthday photo session they are beginning to walk and move around more, some of them have a word or two they are working on and ALL of them have their own personality to show off!  Documenting your baby's first year in photo sessions is such an important thing to do. We capture each of those milestones and then you can keep them forever. From squishy newborn phase to the babbling phase and right on through to the toddling stage. A few of my clients will bring in a special item for each of the photo sessions to be photographed with their baby. This sweet girl's mama brought in the most adorable elephant and we incorporated it into all three sessions. I love this idea because it really helps to show how she has grown and it gives a personal touch to her photo sessions. I love when you guys bring in special items from home to be photographed in your photo sessions. These milestone photo sessions aren't JUST for baby! No way! I love when we can add in siblings. Look how much both of these little ladies have grown in just one year.  I love when we get to the First Birthday Photo sessions and we can show what big kids they have become. Their personalities really start to shine around this age and it makes for some really gorgeous photos! I always try and get them standing up, either on their own or holding onto something to keep them steady. 

If you or someone that you know is having a baby, I would love to chat! Let's talk about setting up your newborn photo session. Or if your sweet baby is older, let's talk about 4 or 6 month photos, or even that first birthday session. It is never too late to start documenting their first year. You can hit me up here. I can't wait to hear from you!  

I say it every year, but moms can never have enough photos with their littles. Think about it, really think, moms are always the ones behind the camera taking the photos of just the kiddos, or the kiddos with dad or grandparents. Maybe you might have a few silly selfies. Those have their place in the memory book too, but I want you to have really gorgeous memories with your kids. I want to capture you snuggling their sweet, little faces and smiling into the camera. I want to capture you loving them and them loving you! Moms, do this for yourself, call and make an appointment for you and your littles, bring grandma along too. Dads, this is for sure going to get you a win for Mother's Day. Gift Certificates available. Just contact me and I will get them to you! 

Here are the details:

Where: Stacey Louise Photography Studio

When: NOW through 5-31-2019

20 minute session-2 High Resolution Digital Photos-$150

Contact Me now to Book your session! 

724.493.7165 or [email protected]

Family photo sessions in the studio really are just as great, if not more so than outdoor sessions. They can be a lot more intimate and personal than sessions photographed outside and that helps us create some really special memories. I love them so much I am running special pricing for the month of March on in studio Family Photo sessions. Skip to the end if you can't wait to read the details. 

When your family has a photo session in the studio it takes out some of the distractions that can happen outdoors and we can really focus on creating special moments between you and your kiddos. I love these adorable kissy moments here between Mom and son. 

I love that they range from a sweet moment and grow into a silly one, capturing the realness of their interactions and personalities.

I love that you can see the sweetness in this snuggly moment between these two. Just being comfortable with each other, and you can totally see that little ladies ornery spirit coming right out of her eyes! 

Not to be left out, these guys were totally adorable together as well. Even though he has his Mama's hair, he is definitely his Daddy's mini. You can really see that they love to have fun together. 

And they both have the same exact smile! 

I loved photographing this family so much in the studio that I want all of you to come out to the studio for a family photo session too! Because these sessions are so much fun I am going to run a special for the month of March!

$100 off any in studio family photo session through 3/31/19!

Book a family photo session at my studio now through the end of March for just $225! All studio session include a custom consultation call where we will plan your session, choose the perfect backdrops and props, and I can even help you coordinate your family's wardrobe. Your in studio session will also include a $200 credit to put toward your order. I believe that your family's photos need to be out where you can enjoy them, not on some flash drive or disk. You can use your $200 credit to order prints, canvases, albums, and so much more (even digital photos if that is what you really, really want). 

Contact me today to schedule your session. I have weekday morning, afternoon, and evening as well as weekend session times available. I can't wait to see you all!  

1. We don't have to worry about the weather!  

Here in southwestern PA we have some crazy weather. As I type it is 50 degrees in February with 50 mph winds going on! CRAZY! But when you have a studio photo session on the books, you don't have to constantly stalk the weather report wondering if it might rain or be too cloudy for a gorgeous photo session. The temperature is always comfortable, not too cold or too hot. The only thing that you have to worry about is getting yourself and your family to my studio. There is always good light there, I create that myself, and plenty of backdrops an props to work with. Which brings me to my next point...

2.  Tons of options for backdrops and props!

At my studio, I have hundreds of backdrops that we can use to customize your session exactly the way you want it. I have so many different kinds of chairs from vintage to contemporary that can give your photos just the right pop of color. I even have outfits for newborns and toddlers, gowns for expecting mother's, and lots and lots of other props that can add just the right touch to your photos to make them unique and special. Unique and special is always what I strive to give my clients when they come to the studio for a photo session.  

3. Studio sessions are really about you!

I really love photographing families in my studio because the session really becomes about who your family is. A studio session becomes much more intimate in the fact that we don't have to walk around finding the right spots with the perfect light outside. That gives us more opportunities to catch real interactions within your family that create some very special photos. I always work hard to catch those moments during any session, but when we are in the studio it sometimes happens a little more naturally because there are less distractions. 

Studio photo sessions can be one of the best ways to nudge all of those special little moments along. Sometimes when we are outside for sessions the kids are easily distracted by their surroundings. At the studio there isn't a ton happening outside of the interactions between the people in their family, so it is much easier to capture genuine moments like these ones.

Have you been thinking about updating your family photos? There is no better time like the present! I would love to help you grab up some of these sweet moments with your kiddos in a studio photo session with Stacey Louise Photography! Just shoot me an email or give me a call. I will help you with all of the tough decisions about styling your family and choosing backdrops and props. It will be tons of fun and we will create some really gorgeous memories for you to hang on your walls! 

You can take a look at a few more studio photo sessions here, and here, and here! The possibilities for studio photo sessions really are endless!

Last November he was cast in his largest role to date in Stage Right's production of A Christmas Story the Musical as Randy. He was beyond excited and his dad and I so proud. This was his first major role in a professional show with Stage Right. Quickly my life became about running lines song with him and getting him to and from rehearsals. He and the rest of the cast rehearsed for three weeks before they opened December 7th at The Lamp Theater in Irwin. They had two sold out shows that weekend, and everyone in the cast totally killed it. 

There he is, this person that I created, up there on stage singing, dancing and acting. If you aren't familiar, my son Brody is the one the in the blue plaid shirt. He was so fortunate to have such an awesome on stage family, Nick Lenz (as The Old Man), Savannah Bruno (as Mom), and Wesley Heverly (as Ralphie). They all took such good care of him and helped him so much since it was his first big role. 

Because it was his first big role, I made the decision not to take ANY pictures during his performances. I wanted to be present and soak it all it. Luckily there is a dad, Doug Estok,  ho happens to take great photos at all of the shows. I asked him to make sure to get a few great photos of my guy and he totally delivered! Thanks Doug! I am so glad that I got to just sit in the audience and take in his performance! 

Here are a few more from those iconic moments from this story. See that snowsuit? I made that! Yup! From scratch I created that snowsuit! Can you believe it! 

Brody really impressed me. He had so many lines to learn in addition to songs and choreography. For just being eight years old, he looked like a professional up there! 

Fast forward a little to January and he landed the role of Took, the smallest dwarf, in Stage Right's original production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Stage Right's take on snow white is a little different from the Disney version that we all know. The dwarfs were all small and snow white had a sister but there was a prince, an evil queen, and an apple! I think it was the perfect choice for the Student Company show this year. This show is performed by all of the students at Stage Right, ages 4 to 18. Preschoolers to High School Seniors are all on stage together creating these productions. What they accomplish with these children is nothing short of amazing! Tony and Renata Marino with their team really pull the best out of these kids.

Since there were two weekends of this show, one at the The Lamp Theater and another at the Science Hall Theater at Westmoreland County Community College, I took some photos of my own. I sat and watched the show a few times and soaked in the moments and then the second weekend I brought my camera along to get a few photos.

In one of the Dwarf numbers called "Chores" he had a little solo part where he rocked out into a feather duster! He slid to the front of the stage on his knees singing, Ta-da-DUST, Ta-da-Dust throwing in a few Ows and Woos! 

One of the things that I love most about Brody being involved in Stage Right is the community that they have created. All of the older kids mentor and look out for the younger ones. Brody has made some really special friendships with so many of them, they have become a second family to him and Stage Right is like a second home. They call it the Stage Right Nation and I really do feel like we have become a part of it.

Brody has so much fun performing with his friends at Stage Right. I have seen so much growth in him over the last year there. He takes it seriously and puts so much effort into learning and improving. I have to say it really showed when he was up there being Took. I know I have said it so many times, but proud is just an understatement. 

This is my favorite photo that I got from the show. It is the Finale number. I love seeing him with the entire cast. You can see just how much fun they are all having and I love the intensity on Brody's face. I feel like I can see him passion for what he is doing just coming right out of him.

If you missed Brody in these two awesome productions by Stage Right, don't worry there are plenty more where they came from. Next up on the agenda, Stage Right is preparing to break a World Record! The Current World Record for the fastest theatrical production is held by the Sharpe Academy of Theater Arts in the United Kingdom, they set the record at 15 hours. Stage Right will attempt to break that record on March 9, 2019 with a goal of 14 hours and 30 minutes! I have to say, after being a Stage Right Parent for the last three years, I know they will accomplish this goal. I have seen them pull off some really awesome things, and this will be no exception. They will find out at 5am that morning which musical they will be doing and everything will have to come together from there. Everything will be happening at The Palace in Greensburg and open to public, so you can stop by and see what is happening and you can even buy your ticket to watch the show! This is one you won't want to miss! 

So that has been my life as a stage mom over these past few months. I am working on some new and different ideas for spring and summer sessions. Please keep you eye on our Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop! 

After getting to dress up in fun costumes, my next favorite part of Halloween is getting to take my kid's picture in said costume. There is a guy that lives a few blocks over creates the most awesome Halloween display. He hand ties these spider webs all around his house and over the sidewalk in front of his house. We have been taking Halloween photos over here for the last few years. It is the perfect backdrop for this kind of photo session. 

I love that Brody likes to get into character. It really makes for great photos. 

These Haloween photo session are so great. I love that I get a chance to document this moment in time, and show off the costume that he chose this year. I feel like his costume choices always tend to reflect his current obsession at the time. When I look back, I will know this was the year he discovered and really got into the Harry Potter books and movies.

After I posted my favorite photo from this session of my kiddo on facebook, I got a text froma friend that said he daughter was dying to get some cool wizard photos too! So we met the next day over at the neighborhood spider webs and did a fun Halloween photo session! 

I love that I am able to make some wizard dreams come true just spending a little bit of time with my camera and photoshop.

I guess that sometimes you don't need a wand to make magic! 

I wish you a safe and happy Halloween from Stacey Louise Photography! 

The first set is brand new, featuring some brand new prop pieces for Stacey Louise Photography. This set is white, gold, and a mix of classic and contemporary. You can literally wear any color, style your family in traditional holiday wear or trendy, contemporary outfits and you will look amazing on this set. 

We can photograph the entire family on this set or just the kiddos. Either way this set will give your holiday card a chic and unique look.

Our second set this year is one that I am bringing back to compliment the new set. It is timeless and classic, simple gold sequin with a tan settee.

With this backdrop, you get that holiday sparkle without it screaming holiday at you! You can pair this gold sparkle with just about any wardrobe choice and it matches seamlessly with our new holiday set! I always say that you can NEVER have too much sparkle, and I think that your holiday card will agree with me! 

Our final holiday set for this year's holiday photo sessions is one that I am bringing back by popular demand. It seems that matching, family pajamas are all the rage. I mean, they are pretty much the most adorable things I have ever seen AND they are totally amazing for your holiday cards, so I am on board for sure! So, I am bringing back the holiday bedroom set this year! 

There will be twinkle lights, and I have just about every color blanket that you can think of to accent your matching pjs! I love this set for so many reasons, but I think my favorite thing is how it really brings out your family's personality. Something about jumping on the bed really brings out the giggles and smiles. 

It is perfect for entire families, cousins, kiddos, babies, and just about anyone who wants to rock out their holiday pajamas!

We won't have the big red stars this year, but that just means that you are the stars in the photo! I can't wait to see what this holiday season bring for Holiday Photo Sessions at Stacey Louise Photography! I love seeing everyone in their holiday best, I love getting to see all of the excitement that this time of year brings for the kiddos, and most of all I love helping you make these holiday memories that you can share with all of your friends and family on your holiday cards! 

I hope that you love all three of our Holiday Photo Sets this year here at Stacey Louise Photography! This year we are doing things just a little bit differently for Holiday Sessions. Usually I pick a weekend and only offer holiday session pricing on those dates. This year, I am offering holiday session pricing for the entire month of November! That's right, you are not limited to just one or two days! You can choose a date and time that works well for your family during the month of November. This year I am also including all of your photos from your session as high resolution digital downloads with a full printing license in the price of your session. No more being limited to just two photos, this year your will get them all! This is a great way to check off all of those holiday gifts for family. With your high resolution digital photos, you can print as many photos that you would like in any size that you would like.

These sets are up and ready for you! Check out the new holiday specials and contact me today to reserve your session! 

2018 Holiday Photo Special Rates

*Rates below apply only to studio holiday sessions in 2018 for 30 & 45 min sessions. 

30 MIN SESSION -  $225+ tax INCLUDES SESSION & PRINTING LICENSE W/ DIGITAL PHOTOS 

45 MIN SESSION -  $300+ tax INCLUDES SESSION & PRINTING LICENSE W/ DIGITAL PHOTOS 

FULL SESSION (60-90 MINS)  - FOLLOW REGULAR 2018 RATES (LINK HERE)

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED? Ask me! I can estimate what I think I'll need to photograph your family and how many sets we can do in that time frame or you can follow the general guidelines below.

• 30 MIN SESSION SUGGESTED FOR 1 CHILD OR SMALL FAMILY (1 - 2 sets)
• 45 MIN SESSION SUGGESTED FOR 2 OR MORE CHILDREN, OR FAMILY OF 4-5 (2 - 3 sets) 
• 60 MIN SESSION SUGGESTED FOR 3 OR MORE CHILDREN, MATERNITY, LARGE FAMILY, OR CHILDREN WHO NEED EXTRA TIME

Christina had a few things in mind for their session at her childhood home. She asked me to take some photos with the front of the house in the background and also some photos on the bridge. The entrance into this home is a small bridge that leads you into the driveway. I am telling you that this is seriously the most adorable house in Greensburg! 

The sun came out from behind the clouds at just the right moment as I was photographing them on the bridge. Aren't they totally perfect? I love it when the sun comes out to play during family photo sessions. It helps me create really unique memories for the family. I love how their shadows become a part of the portrait too!

The house had this little stone patio with a stone half wall that I thought would be perfect to take a few photos of just the kiddos after we were done on the bridge.

How totally adorable are these two? Their big, brown eyes are completely swoon worthy!   

I know it seems like all of my photo sessions go smoothly and everyone is always cooperative and smiley. But let's be honest...that just isn't real life. Am I right? We all know that a session with an almost one-year-old and a three-year-old can't happen without a few tears.

Sometimes these crying photos are some of my favorites from a session. Their wrinkled up faces are just too adorable! And though these days may seem long, they are only this little for so long and they won't be making those wrinkled up crying faces forever. I just can't help but capture a few photos when they start to cry! 

Of course those tears are never too much of a match for some Mommy snuggles! 

I love capturing a few sweet moments with Mommy and her kiddos during a family photo session. Often times the moms are always the one behind the camera and we only have silly selfies with our kiddos. So I do my best to make sure that I grab some with just her and the kiddos. 

I am so glad that Christina asked me to photograph her family at her childhood home this summer. We were able to create some really beautiful memories for them to look back on for a lifetime. If you have a special place that is meaningful to your family, I would love to photograph your family there. Contact me today and we can chat about your custom family photo session. 

I have been photographing this family since their oldest was 6 months old and he will be heading to Kindergarten in the fall. My favorite part of being of family portrait artist is that I get to build such a special bond with all of my families. I get to see you all on your most special moments and help you make them memories that will be around forever.  

This boy is such a total sweetheart.  Then came along baby sister. She is a little feisty, just as any almost three year olds are! I would love to tell you that every kid that steps in front of my camera is super excited to be photographed and just looks at me and smiles, but that isn't always the case. BUT we ALWAYS get some really great photos even if they aren't smiling and laughing at the camera right away. Sometimes it actually helps me capture those REAL moments. We all know that motherhood isn't all smiles and giggles right? 

Sometimes motherhood is this. Trying to convince your stubborn, almost three year old to take a pretty picture with you. Right? But it is still a gorgeous photo. It helps tell the story. 

I love telling your stories! 

This story of a strong, loved, wonderful mother is one of my favorite stories that I have had the privilege to tell. I absolutely LOVE getting to know the families that I photograph.

I would love to meet your family and help you tell your story! Give me a call or drop me an email and let's talk about customizing a family portrait session for your family!

When my friend Elizabeth told me she was expecting, I was over the moon excited for her and her family. I was extra excited for her because she had to weather a few storms before this little baby started to grow. She had gone through a few losses and had been trying for quite some time, so when she finally told me there was a new little one on the way it was hard to contain my joy for her! She was finally getting her rainbow.

"Rainbow Babies are babies born following a miscarriage or infant loss. In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better..." 

Of course when any of my good friends are expecting, I instantly start planning their maternity photo sessions and their newborn photo sessions. I had the perfect theme in mind for Elizabeth's maternity session! I couldn't wait to get started. We started sending ideas back and forth on wardrobe and then she sent me a picture of this gorgeous, hand-made, rainbow floral sash. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be perfect! 

Just a subtle rainbow touch to celebrate this sweet little rainbow that was about to burst into this world. 

Let's take a quick second to talk about how absolutely stunning my friend is. Isn't she gorgeous? Big Brother and Dad are quite handsome too!  

Of course, my wheels are always turning on how I can link together maternity photo sessions and newborn sessions. I immediately started planning for a rainbow baby newborn photo session. I found the sweetest rainbow floral crown from Lucky Crickets on Etsy. It was perfect and dainty! Not too much, just the perfect amount of rainbow. 

Isn't it just the perfect nod to this sweet, rainbow baby? Just resting on a soft cloud of white, being her adorable, little self. I also had the idea to create a subtle rainbow backdrop with the millions of newborn wraps that I have in, you guessed it, every color of the rainbow. 

I was so excited about how these turned out. 

So the next thing I started thinking about was how I could tie together this rainbow theme to this little one's First Birthday photo session. Inspiration hit one day while I was scrolling through Instagram and an artist that I follow, @jesiii, posted this awesome photo of her in front of a rainbow that she made out of balloons! BALLOONS! As soon as I saw it, I knew that we had to do something similar for this sweet girl's first birthday photo session. So I called up my girl Kassy from & Many More and asked her if she could make something like what I had found on Instagram. She said that she was totally in for collaborating and I knew she wouldn't disappoint. When it comes to crazy, awesome balloon arrangements, Kassy is who you want on your side. 

You guys! Isn't this the most adorable thing that you have EVER seen? I mean...That rainbow, the confetti, this sweet girl's smile! Come ON! I am just overwhelmed with cuteness overload here! Kassy totally nailed this balloon rainbow. It came out perfect! I don't think there was a better way to celebrate the First Birthday of this rainbow baby than with this totally fab rainbow photo session.

I love linking milestone photo sessions to each other with a continuing theme, prop, or outfit. I think it makes it fun to watch your family and your kiddos grow over the year and see how they change in comparison to something that stays the same. 

Hey everyone! Happy Spring???? Maybe??? haha I know it is snowing out right now, but I know I am about over this crazy weather we have been having. I am ready to see some constant sunshine and green grass and pretty flowers, what about you? I am so anxious for "spring" to actually arrive that I am going to offer what I am going to call my Spring Session Extravaganza!  

What is a Spring Session Extravaganza? It is a way for you to customize your spring photo session. I have FOUR different sets that I can offer you for spring. Four sets! And you can pick which ones you want to use. Don't wait to reserve your sessions because these are only available for a limited time. This Spring Session Extravaganza pricing will only be available until the end of May!  

With this Spring Session Extravaganza, you have the freedom to customize your own Session Package. You can choose to do one session, two, three or all four! Here is how it breaks down:

• SPRING SESSION EXTRAVAGANZA - ONE SET - $150 :
  Choose any ONE of the 4 custom sets at Stacey Louise Photography 
  Your session fee includes up to a 30 minute session AND 2 high resolution digital photos with a full printing license
• SPRING SESSION EXTRAVAGANZA - TWO SETS - $250 : 
  Choose any TWO of the 4 custom sets at Stacey Louise Photography
  Your session fee includes up to a 40 minute session AND 3 high resolution digital photos with a full printing license
• SPRING SESSION EXTRAVAGANZA - THREE SETS - $325 :
  Choose any THREE of the 4 custom sets at Stacey Louise Photography
  Your session fee includes up to an hour session AND 4 high resolution digital photos with a full printing license
• SPRING SESSION EXTRAVAGANZA - FOUR SETS - $400 :
  Use all FOUR custom sets at Stacey Louise Photography
  Your session fee includes up to a 90 minute session AND 5 high resolution digital photos with a full printing license

There will be special pricing available for purchasing additional digital photos, prints, canvases, albums, and all other photo products for all of these sessions. Don't forget that this special offer is available NOW through May 31st! Contact me right away to reserve yours. 

Just take a look at the FOUR gorgeous sets that I have created for you this spring. I can't wait to see all of your kiddos smiling faces this spring!

Dreamy Cloud Set

There are two options for these cloud sessions. You can have it all white or with a fun springtime rainbow effect. I have been looking atthese photos for two weeks now and I still can't decide which style I like better. 

These Dreamy Cloud sessions are perfect for little girls and big girls alike. Everyone wants to sit on a fluffy cloud in a pretty dress, don't they?

Foral Swing Set

I loved photographing these sessions last spring. That's why I want to bring them back. I don't think there is a better way to encourage spring back than to do some more of these sessions. 

Rockstar Set

These Rockstar sessions are so FUN! Geared toward the toddler age group, ages 1 year to 4 years old, you can bring your little rockstar to the studio to pund on the drums, ring their heart out or tickle the ivories.