The Handsome Jessie-Boy

How incredibly handsome is my little man? He just melts my heart! This is my nephew Jessie or "Jessie-Boy" as we call him, lol. Kate and Jessie were my first little models on my journey to here :) I took them out over a weekend and just shot pictures all day both days. We had fun in between too of course, but he was super anxious to help "Aunt Moosie", (that's ME to all my nephews & nieces, hehe). I haven't made any pics of him in a while and one day while we were visiting, I just grabbed my camera and took some candids of him while he was being a "boy", lol.
He told me he will model for me again, so we're gonna head out in the next few weeks and do it again :) I just love him to pieces and wanted to feature a few of my favorites from that afternoon with my favorite little guy! Aunt Moosie loves you Jessie-Boy!!



yap, aunt moosie will be getting a huge one of this ;) LOOOVE IT!!!







I know you can't really see all of his face, but this one of him laughing just grabs me :)

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Miss "S"...The Birthday Girl!!

Let me start off by warning you that you are more than likely gonna get jaw cramps from grinning at this little miss! :) She is such a hoot and I could hardly stop lauging at her the whole time! Her Mom said she had been talking up having her pics made, so we were sooo super excited when she was all about it...hehe! One minute she was hittin' a pose by poppin her hip out, and the next it was the silliest face followed by the prettiest giggle :) I laughed the entire shoot!
There will definately be another post soon with some of her just doing her funny faces...lol...she's so funny!!!

Mom, you know how much you mean to me...and I'm so glad you asked me to do "Miss Thang's" Birthday Pics! You were my 1st "believer" and you took a chance on me...and for that, I can't say enough words to Thank you for being "you"! We had sooo much fun and I hope you enjoy these!! There are gonna be LOTS, so get ready...hehe!
We Love Yall!!





this is for you mom and miss "s", just like sister's :)








she wanted one of her pretty pink toenails...such pretty little piggies ;)




& a little preview of the "funny" faces...teehee






one of my fav's :)


& here's one of my "pose", LOOOVE it...hehe






of course, anytime kate hears we are going to a park for pics, she tags along, lol...so when she found it was miss "s"...she was begging to go play with her...and of course, they just HAAAAD to have a pic together, lol...they're so cute!

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My New Blog Layout!!

YAY!!! I'm so excited to finally get a blog where I can post some HUGE photos to showcase what wonderful and beautimous clients I have, hehe! All the information that is normally on the sidebar is at the bottom now...That's so larger photos can be posted and you can actually "see" them...lol...the links to my websites and other info is still here, just at the bottom.

Here is a pic of Kate Kate during one of our many tea parties we've been having...lol...She was watching "Snoopy come Home", so she was "snoopying" it while we drank white grape juice and ate strawberries...lol



I just loooove how the big photos look for some reason!

Well, I'm off to post my 1st new blog with the larger photos! Yall, just wait...You're Gonna Love looking at these next ones! You're gonna grin from ear to ear, teehee!

xoxo,
Steph

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It's Contest Time :)

We (Stephanie Bryan Photography and Mandy Owens Photography) are working on some joint projects this Spring… mainly because it’s fun, but also because it pushes our creativity to new levels. We need models for these shoots… so we’re going to tell you what we’re looking for, and you tell us if you’re interested in modeling for us. We’ll pick one model for each theme, and notify you when we’ve chosen.

So...What do you get out of the deal?

A FREE photo shoot with two super fun photographers. ;)
AND 20 of our favorite images from the shoot (10 from each of us on CD, with print release).

So what are we looking for?

For our April project, we are looking for an adorable couple to model for us. You need to be a fun couple, with great style, and you need to be very much in love. The date for this project is Tuesday, April 28th, and we’ll start shooting at around 5:30 pm, so make sure that works with your schedule before entering the contest.

For our May project, we need a pregnant model!!! You need to already be showing quite nicely by the time of our shoot, so keep that in mind when entering the contest. The date for this project is Tuesday, May 19th, and shooting will begin around 5:30 pm.

How do you enter?

Just send us a message to:(sbryanphotography@yahoo.com) that says, I WANT TO MODEL IN YOUR PROJECT, and please specify which project your entry is for.

We will notify all entries when we decide on the winner. If you win, pretty much all you’ll need to do is show up… we’ll have the rest planned out.

How do we pick our winner?

We already have some idea of what we’re looking for in each category, but we need to know who is willing to model for us. The willing models will be narrowed down based on what we had in mind, and who we think will fit the bill best, and we’ll select them accordingly.

So are you ready? Start your entries!

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WEDDINGS!!!!!!

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BY MANDY AND STEPHANIE

As of January 1, 2009, I am teaming up with an extremely talented photographer, Mandy Owens, for any future wedding sessions. We each have a portrait photography business, and that will not change, but when it comes to weddings we will be joining forces to give our brides double the pictures and double the perspectives. Our new services and prices are listed below, and can be found in greater detail at our joint site http://www.mandystephanieweddings.com/

Build your own package!!!

Wedding Day Prices Include TWO Professional Photographers
4 hours of wedding day coverage - $800
Each additional hour of coverage – $100
Rehearsal Coverage - $100
*INCLUDES a Photo CD of the edited images from the day, with print release*


Bridals/Trash the Dress - $50 session fee
Engagement Shoot - $50 session fee


Prints and Products offered a la carte
(See site for more detailed information on products)

We look forward to working with you, and capturing all of the priceless moments from your big day! Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have!

http://www.mandystephanieweddings.com/
http://www.mandystephanieweddings.blogspot.com/


Mandy Owens
256-226-2114
mandyowensphotography@yahoo.com
http://www.mandyowens.com/

Stephanie Bryan
256-605-9474
sbryanphotography@yahoo.com
http://www.stephaniebryan.com/

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What a Year It's Been!!

Well, it's almost the end of the year, and being that it's cold, wet and dreary, photo shoots are coming to an end. I do have a few shoots to post coming in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for those :) This has been such a surprise year for me honestly. When I started thinking about doing Photography as a business, I never imagined I'd have the response I've had in such a short time! There are no words I can say to Thank You all for your love and support these last few months! I had my first photo shoot in August of this year, and it has been such a Blessing to get to know all of you and to know you Love what I do :) Honestly, I'm just starting out on the Business side and I can't believe this many of you have took a chance with me and allowed me to try and build up to where I hopefully want to be one day. Which is to have this as a full time gig...lol! I enjoy it so much and I know this has been said, but it's really not a JOB to me, it's a Love that began growing years ago with Mom taking me along as her sidekick!

I hope to learn some new things and put some new techniques into my style this year also, so be on the lookout for some special sessions and special offers coming up after the first of the year :) I will be offering some WINTER sessions to those of you who aren't afraid to brave the cold and guess on the weather with me...lol...I have a few ideas for some specific shoots I'd like to try during these cold months, so I will be announcing those as well. I'm just going to try something with a little different style and a little "moose" to it...lol (ALOT of you know what I mean by that) hehe, which really means, something fresh, funky and a little crazy/silly...LOL!

There are also some BIG changes coming up that I can't talk about quite yet, but some of you do know because I've been sooooo excited I had to tell a few people, hehe! But an announcement is coming around January 1st, 2009 so it's not much longer to hold it in...lol
Also, I will have a new website sometime after the first of the year. My web address will stay the same, just a different look. I am mainly changing because I loooove the layouts this company has (definitely more my style I think ;) and their rates are better than the company I am with now. So it's a Win-Win...hehe!! And I will be updating to a new Blog format with bigger photos and a much more professional look I think, so I can't wait to get all this started!

These next few months I am going to use as some time to put some new ideas and products together. I will also be scouting out new locations for this spring and working on my little home studio...It's nowhere near ready yet, but it's getting there ;) I'm also thinking of doing some landscape/nature shots this winter. I'd love to have a huge 24x36 to go on my kitchen wall :) If you are interested in a session, please contact me though, I am still taking appointments through the winter time. I just didn't want you all to think I'm taking time off from sessions :)

I know this has been really, really, reeeaaaallly long...haha...but I just wanted you all to know what you mean to me and what's coming up for Stephanie Bryan Photography this coming year!
I want to Thank My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for dying for me and my sins and blessing me beyond my wildest dreams. He is sooooo very GOOD!!!
I have to thank my wonderful family for sticking with me through the good and bad. Dan, you are what every girl dreams her husband will be like when she gets married. Granted, I want to pull your hair out sometimes, LOL...but seriously, I know the Lord made us for each other. There is no doubt in my mind! You're My Sweetheart, for Now and Always. And, to my little Kate Kate. You are a Blessing to top all Blessings in my life. You make this life full, fun, wonderful and AMAZING!!! You are Mommy's little princess ballerina :) I love you both!!!!

Thank you so much to all of you that have let me photograph you, commented me, told someone about me, cheered me on, or believed in me more than I believed in myself :)
Your love and support has meant more to me than I could ever tell you in words. It has warmed my heart and lifted my spirits, & for that I say, "I Love You and Thank You!!!"

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Christmas Time is Here!

This is the GORGEOUS "W" Family, Eric and Stacy and their adorable 3 little ones :) Some of you may recognize those super cute kiddos from a shoot I did not too long ago that is posted a few posts back. I was thrilled when Stacy contacted me about doing their Christmas pictures for this year!! I have absolutely loved getting to know them and doing these shoots together :) They are every photographer's dream!! Thank yall soooo much for asking me to do this shoot with yall!!

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2008 Christmas Cards

I am super late in posting these, but I can't seem to find enough hours in the day...hehe...If you have had a session with me and would like to order some cards, let me know asap!! I really need any orders in and paid for pretty quickly. My lab is super fast, but I know you'll need time to get them out in the mail :) If you're interested, email me or contact me through my website so we can get you some custom cards for everyone to oooh and ahhhh at...hehe!
I can not change colors or patterns. The only thing I can change is the "saying" and your names, (space permitting). So, contact me if you have a question about one :)

The prices are as follows:
You must order at least 25 cards. After 25 you can choose the exact number you need. So if you need a certain number between 25 and 100, I can do that for you :)
They are $1.25 each including an envelope for each one. They are sized as 5x7's also.

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Some Fun, Fall, & Football!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! lol...I am absolutely LOOOOVING doing these shoots for all my fellow Bama Fans!! This family is the "T" family! They are such a hoot and so easy to just hang out with and talk to. We got together on a GREAT fall afternoon to shoot some pictures for a Christmas present for a very special lady :) They all have such a wonderful spirit and it really shows!
I soooo enjoyed doing this shoot with yall and I hope I get to help capture more memories for you all soon!

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