simply sarah card http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog photography blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:43:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 two | embrace the camera http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=183 http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=183#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:43:04 +0000 Sarah http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=183 NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

A year ago we were celebrating Sullivan’s first birthday.  The baby.

Just look at him… a year old!

Yesterday we embraced the fact that he is now two.  Baby no more!  Look at this little boy!

So handsome!

Today I’m embracing the camera by linking up with Emily from the Anderson Crew!

I’ll be sharing all three boys birthday celebrations after Jackson’s birthday in March!  Such FUN!

xoxo

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Happy Thursday Everyone!

I just wanted to take a few minutes today to share some sneak peeks from recent shoots.  Up until this point I have done all of the sneak peeks on the facebook page.  Well, no more my friends.  This blog is where sneak peeks will be done because facebook is simply terrible at pictures.  It really does them no justice.  So from here on out facebook will feature one photo with a link to the good stuff over here.

Got it?

Good!!

And let it also be known that I have had the opportunity to work with the most amazing clients!!

Thank you – to everyone – for allowing me to follow my dreams and capture your memories!

Without further ado…

the Larsen family

Englund family

the Woodward family

Wekseth|Frazer Wedding

baby Reagan

miss Allie

baby Chloe

the Banazyski family

the Labs family

the Gerl family

the Schemenauer family

the Syverson family

baby Luke

the Stark family

Well that about sums it up!

Do you like what you’ve seen?!  Let’s schedule a photo shoot for 2012!

weddings
high school seniors
families
children & infants
maternity & newborns

 

 

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Just a sweet moment for Sullivan and Daddy.  Be still my heart.

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I’m joining up with Emily for Embrace the Camera.  Click the button below to see what it’s all about!

]]> http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=115 1 one word | intentional http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=98 http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=98#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:37:03 +0000 Sarah http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=98 NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

in·ten·tion·al:? ?[in-ten-shuh-nl]

adjective

1.  done with intention or on purpose

For the past two years I have taken inspiration from a blog I follow and chosen a word to represent that year.
My word for twenty ten was family.  I wanted that year to be about our family.  It happened to be the year our family was complete – Sullivan Arthur Card was born.
It’s hard to believe he is going to be two already!
My word for twenty eleven was grow.  I wanted my year to be about growing.  As a person, in my relationships, as a friend, in my faith and in my confidence.
In every aspect I wanted to grow.  It blew me out of the water, that little word.
I grew in ways I didn’t even know were possible.  My growth in all of those areas led me to where I am today.  Right here.
Coming into twenty twelve I knew I wanted this year’s word to continue to catapult me in the right direction.
I wanted it to be a word that could invoke change in my heart in subtle ways and open my eyes to what is beautiful only in the small things, the things that often go unnoticed.
I want to build purpose in  my life and create more meaning in my everyday.
It came to me right away, the second I saw it in print.
It was a given that my word for twenty twelve would be

So what is my hope in being more intentional?  What will I do to be more intentional?
To make it a point to enjoy the small things.
 To give my attention to everyone and everything that is seeking my attention.
 To put in 110%.  To give it my all.
To leave nothing behind and leave no regrets.
To be intentional in my work.
To be intentional in my blogging.
To be intentional in my faith.  In my Bible Study.  In my small group.
To be intentional in my relationships.  With my husband, my boys, my family – especially my sisters.
To be intentional in my friendships.  To grow the ones that are good for my heart and let go of the ones that aren’t.
To be intentional in everyday life.  (Yes, even in cooking, doing the laundry, cleaning the house, changing diapers and helping with homework.)

To give it all depth.
To be intentional.
What is your word for twenty twelve?
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It may be cliche titling this post twenty twelve, but I’m pressing forward…

I’ll just start out by saying I am completely blown away by the response I’ve had since launching Sarah Card Photography (though be it only via facebook).  While the success pulled me away from getting this blog going and forced me to tackle the tasks at the forefront – mostly editing a bazillion photos and fulfilling orders, etc. –  it is a true blessing to have such a flood of support right out of the gate!  I have worked with SO MANY amazing individuals, families and businesses and I’m looking forward to the new clients I have yet to meet.  This new year, twenty twelve, has already presented unexpected opportunities and for that, I am humbled.

I am trying to digest all of it, reflect on all of it and stay on top of all of it.  Easier said than done, my friends.  I am learning each day and taking notes and making goals to keep things moving in the right direction.

I am being very intentional (more on that word later) with every move I make in twenty twelve – in my business, my family, my friends and my faith.

I welcome the new year feeling renewed, re-energized, refocused and READY!  Ready for what’s next and being able to get back to blogging!
…bring it on, twenty twelve!

 

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It’s hard to believe how fast time flies.

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle.

What’s most important along the way  is to

let them be little

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Colette is quite possibly one of THE cutest pregnant gals I have EVER seen!  I can only imagine how cute their little bundle is going to be!

 

 

 

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The Braatz Family was so, so wonderful to photograph.  We spent some time walking around the beautiful surroundings of their home.  Who says you have to ‘go somewhere’ to get amazing pictures?!  All you have to do is look outside…

 

 

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To sum this session up in one word, it would have to be FUN!  Emily might look sweet and innocent in these images, but let me set one thing straight… the girl is hilarious!  She will be an amazing momma!
I cannot wait until December when Baby O makes her arrival!

Without further adieu, the beautiful Emily…

]]> http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=45 0 lots of new news: UPDATED! http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=34 http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=34#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:03:09 +0000 Sarah http://sarahcardphotography.com/blog/?p=34 NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CRYSTAL SYVERSON!  You are the winner of the Mini-Session!  Please call 715.505.4531 or email sarah@sarahcardphotography.com to get your mini-session scheduled!  I can’t wait!!

 

So being fresh out of the box, I have a lot to share with you regarding the biz.  I’m going to go with one thing at a time, okay, maybe two, but here’s what I’ve got for you today:

I AM NOW BOOKING!  With my favorite season nipping at our heels, now is the perfect time to book your fall photo shoot!

AND……………

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER MINI-SESSIONS!!
Mini-Sessions are awesome!  They offer the convenience of a quick session while promising great images, for a great price.
Mini-Sessions are only held once a month, depending on schedule availability, so have your dialing fingers ready the first week of every month when the next date & location are announced!
The date and location are decided by me and time slots are filled in sequential order.  Only one family can be photographed per time slot, and due to time constraints wardrobe changes cannot be made.  The following categories qualify for a Mini-Session:  Maternity| Children | Family

So here’s what you get for $75:

  • 1/2 hour photo shoot
  • DVD containing 15 high-resolution, professionally edited images in both color and black & white, for a total of 30 images
  • The Print Release giving you permission to have the images printed and use of the images at your free will, other than for commercial purposes
  • A Sneak Peek of 1-3 images on the blog and facebook page within 24 hours of the shoot
  • Option to purchase professional prints through Sarah Card Photography

Interested?  Are you ready?!  Mark your calendar for…

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH!

LOCATION:

  • Downtown Menomonie, WI

STYLE:  Gorgeous buildings, architectural detail and hidden alleyways provide amazing backdrops for an urban look or classic feel.

TIME SLOTS:

  • 6:30-7:00 p.m.
  • 5:45-6:15 p.m.
  • 5:00-5:30 p.m.
  • 4:15-4:45 p.m.
  • 3:30-4:00 p.m.
OR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th (It’s an early release day for the public school system!)
LOCATION:
  • TBD
STYLE:  It will be an outdoor setting that highlights the beautiful colors of fall.  Just picture the kids playing leaves or the family walking down a path…   Awwww!  I love fall!
TIME SLOTS:
  • 6:00-6:30 p.m.
  • 5:15-5:45 p.m.
  • 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • 3:45-4:15 p.m.
  • 3:00-3:30 p.m.
And here’s the BEST PART!!  The fifth (5th) person to comment on this post wins a free Mini-Session!  Winner must choose between the two dates offered.  Only one comment per person!
More to come later today…
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