Happy Birthday to me and savings for you!

So if you have been a friend of mine or followed me for any length of time, then you know that the month of April is a pretty awesome month. First I married my husband 11 years ago this year on April fools day! Yes we were a bunch of crazy fools to get married then. Look how young we were!

Last year our son Calvin was born the day after our 10 year anniversary on April 2nd...So needless to say we celebrate two days in a row with anniversary and birthday. Here he is from birth to one.

And finally my birthday is April 15th! Since It's right in the middle of the month I like to celebrate ALL month long. However, Calvin has interrupted these plans the past two years. So I will celebrate periodically throughout the month. :)

This year I want to celebrate with you! Since I am turning 32 years old I am going to offer all of you a special gift:

Buy a gift certificate for $100 and only pay $68! That's a $32 savings!! (see what I did there) Buy as many as you want. Use them for yourself or gift them to family and friends. You can use them for session fees or to purchase prints/products from your sessions. They don't expire so stock up! 

To take advantage of this special, please email me at tharris415@aol.com. Thank you!

Offer ends at Midnight 04/15/2017

***gift cards purchased under this special can be used toward any future session or product purchase. Cannot be used with previously paid sessions or product purchases. Gift cards can be used with other discounts you may have already received such as a % off a session or product purchase. No limit to the number you can purchase. They do not expire. Session fees or product prices are subject to change*****

March Review {Brevard County Photographer}

WOW!!! What an amazing month. Probably my busiest month yet! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I love what I do and I love that my clients keep referring me. If it wasn't for each of you I would have no one to photograph....well except Calvin and let's face it he will only sit there for so long.

I wanted to just review the past month because it was such a great month. I am behind on blogging about each session I had (goal for the year I am working on). So doing a month recap will help me feel like I blogged everything. Or at least I am telling myself that. :)

Coming from banking, numbers are grained in my head. I cannot escape them. I try but the reality is I love numbers too much. So here are a few fun numbers....last month I had the pleasure of capturing 5 mini sessions, 3 family sessions, 2 cake smash sessions, worked alongside 2 businesses, 1 gorgeous maternity session, 1 sweet baby boy and 1 high school senior! That's 15 shoots and 74 different faces in one month!! Did I mention I love what I do.

Thank you to each and every one of you. I appreciate you all so much and I love being able to provide you with timeless memories that will last you for years! Here's a look back at a few of these sessions.

Do you have a special moment you want to capture? New baby? Celebrating a milestone? Anniversary with your love? Family reunion? Just need an updated family picture? Expecting a new miracle? Business headshots? I love capturing these moments and more. Contact me today and let's chat about the ways I can help you preserve these moments to last for future generations.

Thank you!
XOXO
Trisha

Woodpile Sessions {Brevard county Child Photographer}

About 6 months ago we moved from Palm Bay to Malabar...yes they are completely different towns. Now that we are living in Malabar we have some property which is so nice....we also have more trees. That means more leaves ( I hate oak leaves) too. Well the trees are large old trees that required some trimming. We finally got around to it a month ago. It always amazes me how much a tree limb triples in size when you cut it off the tree. There were tree limbs every where. It took us a few days to get it cleared up, but we had a special helper along the way.

We took down a few trees that were not pleasing to the eye which gave us nice size pieces for firewood. Since we have a fireplace, we need a collection of firewood. I am a Florida girl so I get cold and enjoy a warm fire. Well once we got all the wood cut to size and hauled to the side of the yard, my husband started to load it into a pile. About mid way into this, I came out to help and noticed a prime "photo opp". Of course I got excited. I began to tell him that we needed to lay the wood strategically and I needed one or two out to sit on. He might have rolled his eyes for a second but he was a good sport and did what I requested.

Then of course I had to get Calvin to model for me. He loved the tree stump props I used for him. He was actually a really good sport and gave mommy some awesome shots. The woodpile isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So if you love this look, come on by so we can capture you and your family in front of it.

Deanna had her kiddos come down and we got some great shots of them too! Interested in your own, contact me to set up a mini session. :)

Business Spotlight {Brevard County Photographer}

Children, family and newborns are my main focus with photography. I take on a select number of weddings each year and every once in a while I work with businesses/organizations in our area to meet their needs too. This past month I had the pleasure of working with two different business/organizations.

The first was a local law firm: Hayworth and Chaney PA. I worked with them while I was in banking and they were in need of some updated head shots. I've always said that when you are interacting with people you are always being interviewed. You just never know when they will need you for a job. Fortunately for me, they valued my work while at the bank so there decision to use me for head shots came from that experience. It is truly humbling when people see your hardwork and value you because of it.

Mike Hayworth and Glen Chaney have their law firm located in Melbourne Florida along route 1. They have been practicing law in this area since 1989. Their area of expertise is civil and trial law, protecting and defending their clients who have been wronged or face lawsuits by others. If you or someone you know is looking for a law firm to represent your case, please contact them. You can find their information on their site Hayworth & Chaney PA

I also had the privilege of working with a local organization, Serene Harbor. My dear friend and former colleague, Beverly DeMeyer is their marketing director. Since their board of directors recently changed members, they needed an updated image of their board. Serene Harbor is a local non for profit organization that works with those who are faced with domestic violence. They offer emergency shelter, counseling, and outreach. They have their annual event, In her Shoes, to raise support, awareness and funds for the organization and women's domestic violence. If you want to get involved or learn more, please visit their site and consider attending their upcoming event.

Newborn Workshop {Brevard County Newborn Photographer}

When I decided I wanted to photograph newborns, I knew I needed the right training. I was posing a tiny human and wanted to ensure their safety was my number one priority. So I went in search of a workshop. I found Cherise Kiel out of Arizona. She taught workshops and had one in Jacksonville Fl. This was about 2 years ago. I loved every second of the workshop and learned so much. There was so much information discussed it was overwhelming in a good way.

Fast forward to this past week. As an artist and a business owner I am always looking to grow in multiple ways. I want to push myself to work harder, to learn more and to accomplish big things. So I wanted to brush up once again on some of my newborn knowledge. After all knowledge is power. So when I heard Cherise was coming back to FL, I jumped at the opportunity for a workshop with her again. My sister and fellow photographer, Dawn and I went together for a day filled with fun and lots of learning.

This was exactly what I needed. The first time was great but it was so much information, there was no way I could absorb it all. So this was like a refresher course to fill the gaps where my memory failed me. It was a one day workshop and we had two adorable models. These babies were so cute but they were a little fussy. While Cherise didn't appreciate it, myself and the other attendees did because we got to see how she handled these babies and didn't let an upset baby ruin the session and had other options to complete the session.

If you are looking for a newborn photographer, I strongly urge you to check to see what type of training they have had. Babies are tough yet fragile at the same time. I invest in the time to learn from the pros and get the proper training I need to safely handle your baby. No pose is worth harming your child for my lack of knowledge. I would never aim to put your baby in harms way and to ensure that, I continue to grow in my trade by learning and training often.

 

If you are a photographer and you are looking for newborn workshops, I highly suggest Cherise. She is AWESOME. She too is always growing in her craft and just amazes me with her skills. She is an open book and will answer any question you have. Follow her along on her FaceBook page Cherise Kiel Photography

Allison's 6 month milestone {Brevard County Child Photographer}

Allison was one of the first babies I got to snuggle and photograph after I had Calvin. Unlike most photographers, I started photography long before children. In fact, if you have followed for some time, then you remember me posting about how photography changed my heart to want children. You can read about it here.


I always loved photographing newborns long before I had Calvin, but once I had him, I was changed once again. I knew the importance of the images I was capturing for my clients even more because I had lived it. I gave birth and in a moment my life was changed. I suddenly had a baby to care for and he did not want to sleep in the early days which left me exhausted...as most new moms are. I feel that the first month was a complete blur. I wish I snuggled him more. I wish I starred at him a little longer. I wish I could have made time stand still just a little longer. But the reality is I couldn't and no one else can....BUT I can capture beautiful images for you to hold on to. I still look at Calvin's images in awe that he was really that tiny.

So when I did Allison's newborn shoot, I knew what I was capturing was going to mean the world to her mom and dad. I knew the connection and the emotion that they would experience, because I finally experienced it. Just like Calvin, Allison so was tiny and precious, and just like that she is now 6 months old. Time really does fly by. She is such an expressive happy baby. I enjoyed capturing her 6 month photos to see her little personality coming alive. Soon she will be crawling and walking and this phase of life will be in the past but fortunately we have these sweet images to remind us of this stage and milestone.

If your little one is approaching a milestone, please contact me for setting up a milestone session. I have several options available to make the memories never fade.