Heading To New Beginnings!

I'm always blessed with a session that seems to bookend the end of a year & the beginning of a new one.  I was honored yesterday to do another session for a dear friend of mine since 7th grade.  ...Just a few years ago.  ;)  Rather than yoga poses this was various, casual head shots.  I always say she's the ying to my yang & I don't mean dark & light & positive & negatives.  We've both been thru some hard things in life, but completely different experiences.  But our different life experiences still bring us to the same worries, the same tears, the same joys - but for various reasons.  I think we are a perfect example to each other & a reminder that we are all on different paths in life.  It's an adventure that is scary & fun and no matter where we are on these different roads we are never alone.  She took a leap of faith last year - sold her yoga studios & belongings & traveled via back pack to many places including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Venezuela & Mexico.  She's back state side & ready to take on 2016.  We both are looking to take our careers in new directions & once again it makes things seem scary & exciting.  I  know we will - as always be there for each other.  Happy New Year!  {{Hugs}}

Lastly...

The final bit of new info for 2016. Thank You! smile emoticon

Payment needs to be paid in full on the day of the session. Checks can be made out to Star Portrais LLC. Processing of images will not begin until the session is paid for & orders will not be shipped until monies have cleared. Checks can be made out to Star Portraits LLC. Insufficient funds are subject to a $35 fee.

At this time Star Portraits is not currently doing weddings but also does Senior sessions, Engagement, First Holy Communion, "Birth"days, Cake Smashes, Head Shots, Greeting Cards & Invitations as well as gift certificates. Images Ala Carte are also available.
Additional $25 fee for traveling outside of Lake County
It's your turn to shine!

A New & Exciting Session Package!!!

The Avant Garde Session

Payment is due at the time of your session.

Avant Garde sessions are special, unique & stylized sessions as advertised by Star Portraits & held on a certain date advertised.   What is a stylized session?  A styled session is a creatively designed photo shoot based on a concept or theme. Styled sessions take additional hours to plan, set up, and dismantle.  These sessions include  a specific theme & artistic vibe included with some props & sometimes costuming provided by Star Portraits.    Included with this session = Artistic processing on 10 - 15 digital files selected by the artistic discretion of Star Portraits. All images are the final artistic process & photography style of Star Portraits & can not be altered afterwards. Specific requests must be made prior to the session.  An online gallery, password protected within 2-3 weeks.  Sneak peeks on my blog within 3 days.   And my time & talent.  CD also comes with a Release Authorization to print the images at any location of your choice.   It's your turn to shine!

My Lifestyle Sessions...

Lifestyle Session
Payment is due at the time of your session.
Family portraits are no longer required to be awkwardly posed, have matching shirts, or fake smiles. While that may be what some grandparents are use to, those aren’t the photos that capture real life heart & emotion.  During a lifestyle session with families for example - I will also capture casually posed shots of your entire family,  individual shot, and a couple of just the parents.   Lifestyle sessions include - Family, Children, Newborn...  Included with this session = Artistic processing on 10 - 15 digital files selected by the artistic discretion of Star Portraits. All images are the final artistic process & photography style of Star Portraits & can not be altered afterwards. Specific requests must be made prior to the session.  An online gallery within 2-3 weeks that is password protected.  Sneak peeks on my blog within 3 days.   And my time & talent.   Families are up to 5 people. Each additional person is $25. CD also comes with a Release Authorization to print the images at any location of your choice.   It's your turn to shine!

What's In the New For 2016?

New info about session packages & more new info to come soon!  Sessions can last anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour.  Perhaps up to 2 hours with the Avant Garde sessions.  With years of doing this & as a mommy to 3 of my own I don't see the need to torture children.  I go at their pace & their comfort.  If we busted out many amazing shots in the first 20 minutes & they have lost interest I do not see the need to continue on till they become agitated & upset.  I want having their picture taken to be something they always enjoy & remember with happiness.  Each additional hour is $35. There may be unlimited wardrobe changes with time permitting.   Sessions are held at 1 set location.  Either your home, a location of you choice or my outdoor studio.  Outdoor venues only with weather permitting.  There is a $20 fee for additional locations in a session.