Amy Saenz Photography

The Cobbler's Child

I know that there's a saying that says something about the cobbler's children are the ones that go without shoes or with torn shoes, something to that effect.  Well, I think the same can be said for the photographer's child :)

I've been meaning to, meaning to, meaning to get around to doing my youngest's 5 year pictures.  Well, I had a session today (which I will post in the coming week) so I had my camera out, he looked cute, the light was right, etc.  I know these pics go against my "rules" of trying to stay away from logos but ummm, he looked cute! ;)

This is/was my muse.  He was the only immobile one that couldn't escape from the camera (couldn't crawl or walk) when I first started out so he was the target of much of my beginning photography.  He's now 5 and is still my muse in that he's my most challenging.  I think it's a little bit of "oh gosh, mom has her camera out again", and a lot of what we fondly call his spunk ;) .

Without further ado, my baby~

I think I'd be remiss if I didn't mention an important thing about these images.  These were done in about an 8 minute span if we count from the time we walked out into the garage until we were done.  I know that often times parents are worried that we couldn't have possibly gotten any "usable" images because their child was rambunctious, all over the place, etc.  Not true!  I mention in my "about me" section on my site that honestly all it takes is that instant click of the shutter and that is so, so true.  The proof is above!  Maybe not the choice for everyone but I know that I'll be getting a wall portrait done of the 3rd image down of him smiling because that's "his" smile, genuine, and I'm also sure that I'll be getting a wall image done of the next one down with the almost scowl on his face because that is another shade of his little personality. These pictures are him, right now, newly 5, with a sweet smile that can warm your heart but the little mischief maker lurking behind that smile :) 

Budding Photography

;)

Yep, I officially have competition! 

My 11 year old son took this of me last week.  I think he's hired :)

Spring Special

Happy spring to everyone :)

Spring seems to have sprung, even if in Florida that means we go from semi mild days to steamy heat :)

Now is the perfect time to book your spring session whether it be to get your annual pictures done or if you're wanting to surprise mom or grandma with some pics of your little sweetie for mother's day.

Between today, April 4th, and April 30th, any session booked will receive a 10x20 collage and 25 personalized note cards which are perfect for mom and grandma to show off their babes.

If you book a session for this special and refer a friend to book as well you both receive a 25.00 print credit in addition to the above. 

Reintroducing the Baby Plan

In the past I've had a baby plan avaialable but got away from it a bit.  Now it's back!  It's the absolute coolest thing for me to follow baby's progress both physically and to experience the development of their little personalities :)

With the baby plan that I offer you receive 3 sessions in baby's first year.  I typically suggest that these be done at the newborn stage (before 2 weeks), when baby starts sitting up and at the 1 year mark.

With the plan you receive a complimentary 8x10 with each session, the 3 sessions and a set of 25 custom birth announcements. 

The ivestment amount is 500.00 with a minimum 400.00 purchase required for each of the 3 sessions.  Clients typically spend at least double the minimum purchase requirement, however to be able to offer the plan to you for 500.00 it must be instated. 

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

And I can't post without adding one of my favorite newborn images :)

:) Amy

Welcome 2008 and Fresh New Year

Hello all!  I'm getting back into the swing of things after a much needed vacation.

I'm proud to introduce my first special offering of the new year.

Fresh New Year

What better way to welcome the new year than with some new portraits of your little sweetie?

This offering is for an outdoor session (regular session fee) with all three of my portrait collections discounted by 20% as well as a complimentary 10x20 storyboard.

(10x20 example)

With our weather being so unpredictable here come prepared with hats, scarves, shorts and sunglasses!

I do have limited booking availability and am only booking sessions on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays this year. 

This special session offering will be available until February 29th. 

Saturdays

Where I spend most of my Saturdays in the fall...

Between 4 kids, it seems like we live at the soccer fields

Little Miss

~ amy

Long time, Fall Specials and Sharing

I have been incredibly neglectful of my blog and hope to redeem myself by posting on a regular basis again. 

As I'm sure you all know we are fully in the the holiday season with Halloween around the corner, Thanksgiving to follow and Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa in December.  In the flury of activity portraits are on many people's to-do list before the year closes.  This year I'm designating the cutoff date for ordering holiday cards as November 25th.  The cutoff date for gift portraits to ensure delivery in time will be December 10th.  Sessions must be scheduled no later than November 20th. 

To kick off the holiday season the following session specials are being offered for sessions booked by December 31st.  There are a select number of openings available for the following special sessions.  Contact me soon to ensure that I reserve a spot for you.

Holiday Memories Session

~ portrait session

~ 50 custom designed greeting cards

~ 1 16x20 canvas wall portrait

~ 400.00 a la carte print credit

775.00 (885.00 dollar value)

Greeting Card Session

Includes

~ on-location portrait session

~ 50 custom designed greeting cards

~ 8 5x7 gift prints

~ 4 8x10 gift prints

495.00 (540.00 dollar value)

Keepsake Session

~ portrait session

~ 10x20 custom collage

~ 1 digital image on disc with rights to reproduce

300.00 (335.00 dollar value)

If you book either the Greeting Card Session, Holiday Memories Session or Keepsake Session the entire fee for either session must be paid in advance.

And now to share some of my recent beautiful clients!

More of the little lady who belongs to the cute little tootsies tomorrow :)

amy

Beauty

Just Jump!