Tis the Season for Giving

Tis the season for giving, and that means that I'm doing some giving of my own! For the month of November and December, special pricing is in effect at SusanRiley photography, along with a $20-25 print credit with each basic or mini basic session that you purchase. So if you're looking for beautiful photography that will capture the story of your family, now is the time to set up a session! Looking forward to working with you soon!

~ Susan

Falling All Over

What a stunningly beautiful weekend! I was able to capture some great family shots of these three, including 3 months new Warren. The Virginia mountains were gorgeous and made a great backdrop for these happy pictures. Enjoy the smiles and wonder!

The Art of Pool

This weekend, I celebrated my 2nd anniversary with my wonderful husband. This year, we combined our celebration with Kevin's cousin Megan to share in her amazing wedding. As such, we took a long weekend trip to the Inn at Leola Village near Lancaster, PA. The pictures in this post are a taste of our journey. The Inn was gorgeous, as was the wedding and we all had a fantastic time. But perhaps the most interesting part of our trip this year was the fact that we only turned on the TV once, and didn't access the internet at all. Instead, we got outside and explored, enjoyed each others' company and took our time to absorb everything around us. In the midst of this, we got to a lull on Sunday evening where there was literally nothing to do. Rather than turn on that big screen, though, we took a chance to explore our hotel and found....a billiards room! We played checkers (which I haven't played since I was a kid) and tried our hand at pool. Neither of us was any good, but we had a great time trying. I guess the art of pool is the same as the art of living - calculate your moves, learn the angles, figure out when to strike lightly or with more power, but above all - get out there and try! So without further ado....our trip to Lancaster!

Special Holiday Savings!

The holidays are approaching and the studio appointments are booking fast! I just had to pass on these new items that I'm offering for the season. Holiday Luxe Cards are here and ready for the 2010 season. These cards feature new die-cut sizes and unlimited possibilities. You can have an ornament card (talk about a collectible!), photo frames, and many more!

And I have a special announcement that I'm excited to offer. These beautiful photo cards are FREE with any holiday mini-session booked between now and December 5th! Our holiday mini-sessions are already a great deal (30 minute session, 2 digital masters, online image gallery and 50 cards with envelopes for $199). Now, you have the opportunity to get these one of a kind cards included with the offer. This is a $75 value - FREE! Let's work together to make your holiday cards truly special this year. Hurry and book your session now before slots are gone. I look forward to helping you and your family share your stories this holiday season!

~ Susan
(image courtesy of Millers PhotoLab)

Welcome Peyton!

Nothing is more beautiful than a newborn baby. And baby Peyton is one of the most beautiful baby girls I've ever seen, though I'm a bit biased as she is my new niece. This blessed family just moved to their new home, in the nick of time for the arrival of Miss Peyton. Here is a sampling of their session. Precious!

Fulton Family Fun

I always enjoy my photo shoot sessions with families, but this one in particular was so special! This family was so comfortable with each other that they made me feel like I was already a part of their group dynamic as soon as I walked in the door. It truly was an honor to spend the afternoon with them on Saturday!

Save the Date Photo Cards

Alright all you brides to be....here are three new Save the Date photo cards. There are also thank you notes and stationary to coordinate with these themes. Contact me today to schedule an engagement sitting or to order these awesome cards with portraits that you already have! www.susanrileyphotography.com