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Wow, this year has been a busy one for my family and I! 

In May, we welcomed the newest member of our family, Logan Alexander, and have spent the past few months getting to know him and how he fits in with the rest of the bunch.  He's a spunky, bright personality and we all just love to squish on him! 


September is almost upon us, which means my oldest will be starting Kindergarten!  We homeschool, so that means Mommy is starting Kindergarten, too! 

All of these happy events are wonderful for our family, but they leave very little time and energy for running a successful photography business!  It's always been my goal and my mission to put my family's needs before anything else I have going on, and with that in mind, I've decided to take a step away and hang up my "entrepreneur" hat for a short while.  My babies are only babies for a teeny, tiny span of time, and the best place for me to be right now is concentrating on them 100%. 

I'm not stepping away from photography altogether, just taking a break from the day-to-day, time consuming aspects of being a business owner.  Marketing, advertising, networking....these are all great things, but they are things that take me away from my family in a time when they need me very much.  For those who might be interested, I am definitely still shooting portraits for any clients who would like to book sessions.  I just won't be as "present" on the blog, the facebook page, and the website. 

I'm hoping this next year or so will lead me to explore and develop my photography skills even further, to push my creativity, and to make the most of the time I've been given to teach my children.  I'm not exactly sure when I'll be ready to take up the reins again.  Only time will tell.  But rest assured that when I do, it will be with much excitement, enthusiasm, and many, many, many fun things to share!

Announcing the 2011 Sweetheart Sessions

 

Yep, that's right!  In February only, you can save $30.00 off of the normal session fee ($75.00).  

Sweetheart Sessions are perfect for lovebirds, but are great for other occasions too.  Every Sweetheart Session includes all the same great perks as the Freedom Portrait Session: a 90 minute session, online gallery proofs, a selection of enlargements, and a fun, personalized portrait experience.  Plus, every Sweetheart Session will include a free 12 x 12 customized collage that is perfect for framing.  Clients will be able to choose from three finished collage styles.  

Sweetheart Sessions MUST take place in the month of February, so if you're interested, book fast!  Times and days are very limited, and once booking slots are gone, they're gone for good!

Zane, Ritter Park, Huntington, WV

After rescheduling several times, I was finally able to meet this cute little guy for a nice fall session in Ritter Park.  I've photographed Zane several times, and each time is more fun than the last.  

While photographing toddlers is definitely challenging, it is also some of my favorite work.  They might never cooperate, or look at the camera, or even smile sometimes, but it makes me work that much harder to capture their little personalities.  

Here are a couple of my favorite images from Zane's session:

 

Shanna and Eric, Wayne National Forest

I always count myself lucky when I'm given the honor of photographing good friends.  What's better than doing what I love to do and getting to spend time with the people I love most at the same time?

I met Shanna (one of my oldest and best friends!) and her husband Eric at Lake Vesuvius and Wayne National Forest in Ironton, Ohio for two hours of fun portraits in some beautiful fall color.  With the exception of running afoul of a nest of yellow jackets (yikes!) it was a perfect evening session!

 

Damien - Krodel Park, Point Pleasant

I love everything about little kids.  They're just so darn FUN, and little Damien was no exception.  We met up at Krodel park for some fun, autumn themed portraits and the result was great!  Even though the little guy wasn't feeling his best, he still managed to ham it up quite a bit for the camera!  

 

Now Offering Christmas and Holiday Cards!

That's right!  Heather Harris Photography now offers a wide range of Christmas and Holiday Greeting cards that are perfect for any sentiment you'd like to share this holiday season!  

Cards are available in several styles and sizes, and come in quantities of ten.  These press printed cards are printed front and back on high quality paper using only the best inks and serve as a great holiday keepsake for family members and friends. 

Packs of ten cards start at just $17.50 and include envelopes!  

It's easy to turn any of your photos from a session with Heather Harris Photography into the perfect greeting for your Holiday Season!  There are no design charges or fees for existing templates.  Design fees will apply for custom designs, however.  

Don't have photos or proofs from a session with Heather Harris Photography?  That's okay, too.  We can accept e-mail files of existing photographs as well!  There is a $15 charge to process these images in order to ensure they are the correct size and quality for printing with your holiday cards. 

Check out a few Greeting Card samples below, and watch out for new samples arriving weekly on HeatherHarrisPhoto.com!

 

 

 

 

NOTE: It is recommended that all greeting card orders be placed and paid in full before November 20th to ensure that cards arrive during the first week of December - just in time to send off to friends and family!

Sarah's Birthday Pictures in Ritter Park - Huntington, WV

How great is it to get to photograph a sweet, funny, playful little girl?  And how much better when it's that special little girl's fourth birthday? 

I met Sarah and her mom in Ritter Park for a super fun birthday portrait session that was full of laughter, shadow chasing, princess twirls and smiles.  And I loved every minute of it.  I mean, really.  Look at this beautiful girl!  Who wouldn't?