Monday, January 17, 2011

Bridal Shoots & Trash the Dress Sessions

Did it rain on your wedding day? Or perhaps you just don't have enough time to get photos at all the spots you wanted. Or maybe you're getting married at the courthouse but want some fabulous wedding photos. A bridal shoot or trash the dress session is the perfect solution. Here are a couple options we offer:


Studio Bridal Shoot: $250
During this 1 hour session we'll take 50-75 bridal images here at the studio. We can do both indoor studio shots, plus outdoor photos here on our 2.5 acres. We've got woods, open grass areas, a creek, and lots of ivy that make great bridal photos. Photos taken include individual shots of the bride and groom alone, plus shots of the two of them together. Package includes a disc with all the images (with printing rights) and full set of 4x6 prints.



Location Bridal Shoot or Trash the Dress Session: $400
Have your bridal or trash the dress session at the location of your choice (within reason). Perhaps you wanted shots in downtown st louis, near the arch and stadium. Or maybe you like Forest Park, Tower Grove, or the Shrine? We'll spend a full 2 hours with you shooting 50-100 gorgeous images. Included in this package is 2 photographers (myself and TJ) shooting for two hours, a disc with all the images, and a full set of 4x6 prints.






Here are a few stories that to give you and idea of when these sessions might be usefull.

Couple Number One: The wedding is planned to start at 6:00pm with the reception IMMEDIATELY following directly accross the street as an ice cream social as the sun sets. This is a lovely wedding and reception they have planned, however it doesn't allow much time for pictures any place but inside the church. Once they head over to the reception, the guests would already be there and there's no time to go someplace else before the reception. The ideal solution is for this couple to save their flowers, dress, and tux and plan a bridal shoot the next day or the day after (before the tux is returned and dress is preserved). The couple can enjoy a leisurely afternoon photoshoot without the stress of the wedding day. No guests waiting at the reception or huge wedding party to drag around. Just the two newlyweds enjoying an intimate photoshoot at some lovely scenic spots. The result is that they get great photos they otherwise would not have been able to get, they're more relaxed on the day of the wedding not having to worry about rushing to get pictures so they can enjoy their reception more.

Couple Number Two: A Wednesday afternoon courthouse wedding has been planned. The couple doesn't want a big wedding and are just planning dinner out with close friends and family later in the day. They do, however, want some nice bridal portraits for their home and to remember the day by. The bride picks up a nice dress and the groom wears a suite. After the courthouse wedding they meet us for their bridal shoot in the park. They enjoy their first moments as a married couple together in an intimate photo shoot without the rest of the stress and hassle a wedding can bring.

Couple Number Three: This couple commissioned the brides uncle to photograph the weddings. His outstanding landscape photography made him the perfect choice, or so they thought. Turns out he wasn't much good at wedding photography and all their images turned out dull. The weren't terrible, just not very exciting. The bride and groom had hoped for some nice pictures for their walls but found none of the images really looked good enough for a wall. So, they hurriedly call the studio and book a Monday afternoon bridal shoot. They're not leaving for the honeymood till wednesday so it works out perfectly. Monday afternoon they meet up with the photographer and are able to get the breathtaking images they'd dreamed of getting.

Couple Number Four: This couple planned a fabulous wedding. A great church, gorgeous reception venue, perfectly planned schedule for the day. Down to the limo, everything was planned....but then it rained... no poured the entire day. They got a few cute pictures outside under the pavillion at church and some nice church photos, but they'd really wanted some good outdoor shots. So, they plan a bridal shoot for two days later. The rain clears and they're able to get some absolutely fabulous images to add the album.

Couple Number Five: This couple has been married for a year. They had great photos, but as they're getting ready to move to their new home the bride realizes her daughter is probably NOT going to want to wear her dress and she really doesn't want to keep it hanging around and taking up space. She plans a trash the dress session for their first anniversary and the two of them have a blash shooting a fun session and then jump in a lack for the grande finale. The resulting images are the talk of their facebook page for months and they get some great artwork to display in their new home.

These, of course, are just a few reasons to have a bridal shoot or trash the dress session. If you're interested, call the studio and we can discuss your wedding plans...670-4536. Perhaps a session like this is just what you need!

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Momentville Hot List 2011

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We made it on the Momentville (wedding planning website) HOT LIST for 2011. Yay! Check out the press release:

http://vendors.momentville.com/hot_list/UwOPH4bpA5gavi

Thank you to everyone who's taken the time to write a review about us after their wedding. We appreciate your support. And thanks to momentville for putting us on their hotlist.
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Monday, December 20, 2010

Baby's First Year Membership!

New First Year Membership Options:

Deluxe First Year Plan - $1,200

• 2-3 hour Deluxe Newborn Session with 24 birth announcements. Parents may be included at no extra charge
• Two 30 minute sessions, your choice (ie: 4 months & 8 Months or Maternity and 6 Months) Your baby may wear up to 2 different outfits and have their photos taken indoors, outdoors, or both during these sessions
• First birthday session with custom birthday cake. Child may wear one outfit, plus cake smash attire.
• Custom designed 8x8 photobook with your favorite images from each session
• Each session includes $50 print credit to use toward additional prints
• Each session includes a flash drive with all the images and printing rights
• Each session includes a spiral bound brag book of all the photos
• 25% discount on any additional sessions booked during the first year (extended family, baptism, etc)
• No sitting fee on seasonal children's portrait specials (ie chistmas, easter, etc)

Mini Baby Plan - $575

• 1-2 hour Newborn sesson
• 6 Month Session. Single outfit mini session
• First Birthday Session with Custom Cake. Single outfit mini session
• Each session includes a flash drive of all the images with printing rights

Membership plan updated May, 2012.

Gift Card Sale - Christmas 2010

Do you have some of those hard to buy-for people on your list? Gift cards make the perfect personal gift. Your parents can use one for a family session and get the a beautiful portrait to hang over the fireplace. Or perhaps a friend has a child or baby they'd need pictures of. Is a friend of co-worker expecting? Get them the gift of beautiful maternity or newborn portraits. Will someone you know be a high school senior next year? Get them the gift of awesome senior portraits.

Gift Cards on sale this week! Up to 50% off!

$50 gift card for only $25
$100 gift card for only $50
Gift cards $150 and up are $75 off!

Limit one per customer. Please purchase only if you plan on giving as a gift and not just for yourself. Gift cards are good toward any future sessions, prints, and products at Larissa Photography/Giggles Photography. Call to order yours 670-4536. Available Dec 20-24th ONLY!


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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Christmas/Save the Date Cards for Amanda and Dave

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Wall Portrait Samples for Amber

16x20 Wall Portrait (your free one): Your free print is just a regular artboard mounted print, so you'll need to get a frame to hang it. Or you could upgrade your print to gallery mounted for $20 and hang it without a frame (as shown).


20x30 Wall Portrait: To upgrade your print to a 20x30 AND have it gallery mounted it would cost an extra $110 (regularly $170, minus $60..the cost of one 16x20 print).

30x40 Wall Portrait:To upgrade yours to this size and have it gallery mounted, it would cost an extra $285.

And, just for fun, here's a grouping you could do: This entire grouping (one 20x30, one 10x10, and one 8x10) would cost you $190. Regularly $304, minus $60, minus $54 (grouping discount). This arrangement would be a set of slim float wraps for a more contemparary look. These prints stand out from the wall and are similar to the look of canvas wraps.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Sample Slim Wrap Grouping for Kathy

Grouping 1: $140

12x16 slim float wrap - $70 (sale price)
10x20 slip float composite - $70 (sale price)

Revised Version:

This revised version has one 16x20 and one 10x20 slim float wrap.. Price is $80 for the 16x20 and $70 for the 10x20. Total cost $150.


Option 2: $190
Room View of this arrangement. Colors changed to brown (instead of berguny on side images): 12x16 slim float wrap - $70 (sale price)
12x12 (x2) slim float wraps - $60each (sale price)


Option 2 - atlernate hanging: $19012x16 slim float wrap - $70 (sale price)
12x12 (x2) slim float wraps - $60each (sale price)


Option 3: $170
12x16 slim float wrap - $70 (sale price)
10x10 (x2) slim float wraps - $50 each (sale price)

The reason I used 12x16 wraps is so that the final image (after the digital frame) will end up being 11x14 inches still.

Any of the colors in the backgrounds can be altered... color, design, etc. Please contact me if you want me to adjust anything. Thanks.

Two possible new alternatives:




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Monday, November 29, 2010

Cards Prices and Info at Larissa Photography

The following are all the different styles of cards available at Larissa Photography.

Flat Card or Postcard Style:



Flat cards are two sided and made on a sturdy card material with a satin finish. Optional linen, pearl, art matte, or glossy fnishes are available also. Flat (two sided) cards include envelopes.
Postcards are identical to the flat cards except that they have a postcard design on the back and are meant to be mailed without an envelope. This saves you costs on the postage and provides a space on the back for a personal greating.
Flat/Postcard Prices:
Small 4x5 - $35/24 pk
Square 5x5 - $45/24pk*
Large 5x7 - $45/24 pk

*square cards cannot be postcards.

Folded Cards:


Folded cards have a single fold. They can be vericle or horizontal with a fold along the wide or short end. Also on sturdy card material, they come satin (standard) or you can opt for linen, pearl, art matte, or glossy. Envelopes included.
Folded Card Prices:
Small 4x5 - $55/24pk
Medium Square 5x5 - $60/24pk
Large 5x7 - $65/24pk

Photographic:

Photographic cards have a single-sided design only. Since they're printed on photo paper, the back cannot have any printing on it. However, some people use a pen or sharpie to write a personal message on the back. Prices include envelopes.
Photographic Card Prices:
Small 4x6 - $35/24pk
Long 4x8 - $37/24pk
Large 5x7 - $40/24pk

Tri-Fold Cards:

Tri fold cards are double sided and fold twice. There are three pannels allowing for the most images possible to be included in the design. They open and close similar to a tri-fold brochure giving them a "wow" factor. They're only available as square 5x5 cards and include envelopes. $75/24 pk

Accordian Fold Cards/Triple Folds:

Accordian cards have three folds and include envelopes. Printed on standard satin card material or you can upgrade to linen, art matte, pearl, or glossy. Available in 4x5 size only. Price: $74/24pk.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Tressa and Mark's Wedding Album Design

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