Families!

I love families! They are always a fun challenge to shoot, especially when there are lots of little kids. I've had a great time with several family session these past few weeks (and months) and I wanted to share. First though I need to update my available dates. Two of my openings have been booked so the only remaining dates this year (for both friends and the general public) are: 1. Sat. Morning November 10th at 9:00am 2. Monday November 19th at 9:00am 3. Monday November 19th at 4:30pm and Mini sessions at Mercer Arboretum on Sat. December 1st from 3-5. I will have 4 time slots open: 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 So if you want to get in before the holidays you'd better call me fast! :) Anyhow, some family shots: Plus a few individual shots: And lastly a very fun family shot from a session I did yesterday. I'm still looking over what I got from this session, but based on how much I loved this shot, you are sure to see more of this session :)

Updates to Ginger Williams Photography

Okay, well, it should be no surprise to everyone that I'm going to need to make some changes in the way I do things because life has simply become too busy for me to keep up with it all. As much as I love photography, I still happen to love my family more. So in order to be fair to them and to be fair to the commitments I have in the scrapbooking world I am scaling back the number of photo shoots I will be doing a month. So here are the changes and updates I am implementing for sessions as of today: 1. I will only do 2 photo shoots a week--the only exception will be if you just had a baby and need a newborn session or, if something unforeseen to us both happens (like an illness), and we need to reschedule a session that was already booked. 2. I will not be doing ANY sessions in December past December 1st (except for the one wedding already scheduled) Newborn sessions and maternity sessions might be an exception to this, call me and ask. 3. My "prices" are changing. The basic photo session fee will now be $15 for friends and family, and $50 for the general public. Large group sessions (more than immediate family) will be $25 for friends and family and $65 for the general public. Please email or call me if you want information on weddings, birthdays, or other events. All payments will be expected at the time of the session. The only exception to this are my free newborn sessions for friends and family--they are, as always, my gift to you. Congrats! Newborn sessions for the general public are $50. 4. I will now do sessions for the general public on a limited basis. Feel free to tell your friends. 5. My available dates for the remainder of the year (for both friends and the general public) are: 1. Tues. Afternoon October 30th at 4:30pm 2. Sat. Morning November 10th at 9:00am 3. Monday November 19th at 9:00am 4. Monday November 19th at 4:30pm 5. Sat. December 1st 9:00am and Mini sessions at Mercer Arboretum on Sat. December 1st from 3-5. I will have 4 time slots open: 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 The mini sessions are for taking a family or group photo with or without Christmas hats (or both), and not for individual shots of family members. The prices on these mini-sessions are $10 for friends and family and $25 for the general public. So, that's it--when they are gone they are gone! I am slightly flexible with the times, but not really with the dates. If you really need a different date you can call me (or email me) and beg, but I make no promises! I am currently taking about 2-3 weeks to return pictures to everyone. I will make every effort to get them to you sooner, however please be aware it may take as long as 3 weeks. The only exceptions will be the December mini sessions. Those pictures will be back to everyone by Dec. 10th so that you will have them for Christmas cards or gifts. Why does it take so long? I'm glad you asked :) I individually make corrections to each and every photo you receive. I brighten slightly if needed/defog/reduce noise if needed/crop out distractions (if there are any)/remove scratches and blemishes/soften wrinkles/remove stray hairs when possible and or necessary/sharpen/and sometimes include a black and white version. It takes from 2-7 minutes for every photo, therefore a session where you receive 2 dozen photos takes me about 2 hours (and sometimes more) to edit. This is in addition to the time it takes to simply process your pictures from RAW format to JPEG. Do I have to go through all this? No--but I think it makes a noticeable difference in the quality of your prints and that is why each image gets my individual attention. Here is a comparison of a recent before and after: I hope you will agree, it is worth the wait! So happy holidays everyone! I'm excited to take your pictures!

A massive update!

Okay I know it has been awhile, but I've been even busier than usual--if that is even possible! I've been brushing up on my photoshop skills and acquiring some new backdrops. You can see some of the results in these favorites from my photo shoots this month. I still have a ton to learn, but I'm enjoying the process! Tomorrow I'll be posting some updates to the way I'll be scheduling photo shoots, my new prices, and my available dates for the rest of the year, so stay tuned for that! I'll also be posting the date and description of my next photo class--so bloggers don't give up on me--there is lots more content to come :)

Okak, okay the big news :)

Sorry to keep you all in suspense, I just wanted to be sure it was okay to spill the beans!

So my news is that last week I was invited to join the Queen and Company design team. I am just thrilled as Queen and Co. makes some of my very favorite scrapbook embellishments. Here are some of my layouts showcasing their products for those of you wondering what they make:

From day 1

In this layout all the flowers and brads are made by Queen and Company. This layout can be seen in the Aug/Sept issue of Memory Makers Magazine

I only like Hippopotamuses.

This layout features some of the Queen and Co. felt which is a favorite of mine. It comes in strips, but I cut a few flowers from it for this layout as well as a strip along the bottom.

First Expressions.

More of the Queen and Co. flowers (orange and green) and some yellow/orange Queen and Co. brads.

Completely Smitten.

There are a few more Queen and Company brads in this layout which can be seen in the Scrapbook Trends "Babies 2007" idea book


So, what does it mean for me to be on their design team? (I know a few of you are asking that ;) )It means that some of my layouts and tips will appear from time to time on their blog (click here to take a look), and that I will help prepare displays for their both at scrapbooking trade shows. It is a wonderful opportunity to work with a fabulous manufacture and I'm so honored to be invited! Thank you Queen and Company!

A photo shoot and some big news :)

First off, meet Chloe: Second I have some exciting scrapbook related news, but I can't say what just yet. Look for an anouncement some time in the next few days! :)