some recent images from a family photography session held at Abbotsford Convent.

The day of the shoot was a real blast! We had roughly 25 babies come through the studio that day to model for us. From newborn, to crawlers to walkers. Thank you again to all of our models who came to be photographed.

It’s difficult to answer as it varies for the needs of each family. Some come every few months others once a year, others once every few years. It depends on needs and budget and how your family grows and changes.

Updating your family albums each year is a wonderful thing. Having a gorgeous series of images on your wall by the same photographer covering the years as your family grows can be just gorgeous and a real talking point for visitors and a wonderful keepsake for your children and family for years to come.

I love when customers come back again and again, not only is a huge compliment to myself and my business, but it is wonderful to watch their families grow and change.

Meet the ‘H’ family.

I first met Leah back in mid 2006 when she was pregnant with her first child.

I was then there to capture her first born, a son Max, in his first few weeks.

then in 2008 we captured some updated images of Max and the family.

In late 2008 mum was expecting again so I was called upon to capture them again.

Then in early 2009 i got to meet and photograph little Bailey. and with his big brother.

and recently we updated portraits of the boys.

Looking forward to our next session to see how much the boys have grown by then!

Business Mums link: The Soap Dish

The 2 dates available are:-

Sunday August 9th and Tuesday August 11th
(these book fast so get in quick!!)

$50 mini session fee includes a (5×7 in) print of your choice!!

WHAT DOES A MINI SESSION ENTAIL: you will get a ‘mini’ session with myself. A mini session lasts between 15-20 minutes. All sessions will be at the studio at 81 Poath Rd Murrumbeena 3163 (just down from Chadstone Shopping Centre), all will be a outdoor/location sessions (with one or two indoor shots also). All will involve a little walking (we’ll be doing a location shoot round the park, laneways and closest streets to the studio)

WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED: Mini sessions cost $50 per time slot. A week or two after the session you will be able to order your images. There are special packages for mini sessions available and all are at heavily discounted rates. Please
email me or phone for more details (03) 9568 1441 and a price list.

WHO CAN BE PHOTOGRAPHED DURING MINI SESSIONS: these mini sessions are available for children through adults from 5 MONTHS of age through to 99 YEARS or more. These mini sessions are not suitable for newborns or for maternity/pregnancy photography (unless it’s a pregnant mum ‘with’ her children). There are to be no more than 3 people included in each session and all must be of the same immediate family. If you have a larger family or would like more children photographed you are able to book 2 time slots one after the other at $50 per time slot.

WHY A MINI SESSION: mini sessions are great! They are perfect for past clients to do a ‘top up’ session and get some recent images of their children without the fuss of a full session. They are perfect for NEW clients to ‘try’ the service out and see if they’d like a full session at a later date. They are perfect for getting images of the children or yourself for FATHER’s DAY gifts. They are short and fast and fun.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SESSION: at the end of your session you will make an appointment to come back to view your images and make your selection. This will be approx 1-2 weeks after the session and both day and evening times will be available.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW: email me or phone to secure your session time. Session fees are payable upon booking. Forward this to your friends and family so they too can take advantage of this wonderful offer.

These sessions only happen a few times a year and will book out fast so
email me or phone (03) 9568 1441 NOW to secure your place!

Where we will be shooting:

During September, October and November book your session and pay a session fee of

$1,000 and get $1,000 in PRINT CREDIT!

Yes you read right, the entire amount will be given to you as credit to spend as you wish.

This is a big savings!

CONDITIONS:

- All sessions must be booked and held during Spring.

- Session days available are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

- a deposit of $250 (non – refundable) is required upon booking to secure your date. Then another $500 is due the day of your session. Then the remaining $250 is due when your gallery is due to be uploaded.

- You may elect to pay the full amount upon booking.

- I am happy to discuss payment plans.

- Offer must be taken upon booking, you can not upgrade at a later date.

- Not available with any other specials.

- Not exchangable or transferable.

PLEASE NOTE

-You are not obliged to take the session special offer. You may elect to pay normal session fees during this time.

- Session cut off date for photos to be to you in time for Christmas 2008 is November 15th.

Please note this is the LAST session special being offered this year.

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Some recent sessions.

Winter sessions have been lots and lots of newborns and pregnancy photo sessions.

Here are some recent newborns.

and her 2 big sisters.

and another sweet newborn girl.

My GREEN links:

September is Biodiversity Month

October is iwalk

November is time for National Recycling Week

I’m very excited. I have had my website for many years now without a lot of changes other than image updates. So I am super excited to be having a brand new shiny website!

I thought it would be a great time to run a one off session special.

This special is running for a limited time only so get in quickly to book your sessions!

Susan D’Arcy Photography Super Session Price Special

Discounted Session Fees (until March 31st 2008)

Monday to Friday $100
Saturday $150
Sunday and Public holidays $250
with NO print credit included.

As an added bonus – Tell your friends about the offer and have them book and you both receive a FREE 5×7 print from your session. More details given upon the booking of your session.

To have your photography session at the discounted price above you must phone or email between the following dates 14/2/08 – 31/3/08.

Sessions must be held prior to 30th June 2008.

My GREEN Link: Back Yard Poultry

Having a few chooks in the back yard has many benefits, one being having yummy fresh free range eggs! Not to mention all the great fertiliser for your garden!

We love our 6 chooks. They are part of our family. Here is an image of 2 of our girls.

Please refer to the COMPETITION page!

Fell free to forward the link on to you friends! I look forward to reading everyones stories!

My GREEN link: Envirosax

spread the environmental message with style!

Green link today : G magazine

I’ve been researching and will be continually researching how to make Susan D’Arcy Photography a more Environmentally Friendly business operation.

I am open to all ideas and suggestions, if you have any resources, ideas etc please send them on to green@susandarcy.com.au and the best suggestion will win a FREE Photo session and a FREE 8×10/12 of their choice (value $220) prize only available to Melbourne residents and the shoot is to be held in melbourne by 1st November 2007, email suggestions need to be submitted by June 30th to be considered for the prize!

I will also be posting GREEN links regularly in the bottom of my posts. These links will be to all sorts of companies and stories. If you have a suggested link please email them to

green@susandarcy.com.au
Can’t do a post without a few images!