Yesterday we had our monthly OK Strobist Workshop. We had a fantastic studio that we rented (Gobo Creative), fully equipped with studio lighting and backdrops, and we had 7 models! We all had a great time, and I learned a lot...including that I really want some AlienBees now!

Our fearless leader, Corey Lack, put all of this together for us, and did a wonderful job teaching us more about studio lighting.

Here are a few of my shots...I cannot tell you how much fun I had!!







You can see more, and some 'behind the scenes' shots on my Flickr

I found a wonderful website that explains what Custom Photography is all about, and why it is what it is. If you ever wondered why so many people are choosing custom photography instead of the one-size-fits all chains; If anyone ever wondered why custom photographers charge what they charge, do what they do, and why you get beautiful, personal images vs. the shots that you would get an a place who pushes you in and out as fast as you can say "Cheese", then read this:

The Consumers Guide to Custom Photography

Here is a little excerpt.

....Custom photography is about finding someone who will photograph your family, give you devoted 1:1 attention without worry of the next ‘in line’ or the feeling of a crowded portrait studio. A custom photographer will typically show you a fairly extensive gallery culled to only show the good images that meet the photographers’ creative sensibilities. Often the images are fully edited images-color corrected with blemishes and undereye circles removed. Custom photographers are also known as boutique studios, offering a range of products and unparalleled service. Think Lexus vs. Hyundai, think Nordstrom vs. WalMart.

Another adorable little guy! He was such a good sport!

...my website is up!!! Yay! I will be doing some tweaking in the coming weeks, and adding more galleries and pictures. Now go tell everyone you know! :)

www.sarahmansurphotography.com

I am currently looking for 2009 Senior Reps! I need one guy and one girl from each high school to be my "spokesmodel" and get all their friends to book me for their senior pictures! For their help, they will get a free senior session, 8 free wallets, and 50% discount on any further prints!

I am currently looking for Reps from:

Tulsa
Bixby
Broken Arrow
Kiefer
Glenpool
Owasso
Sand Springs
Sapulpa
Claremore
Catoosa
Metro Christian Academy
St. Augustine Academy (got 1 guy, just need a girl!)
Lincoln Christian School
Bishop Kelly High School

Please contact me if you are interested, or know anyone who might be interested!!!!

I had a session tonight with a beautiful family! They had 3 gorgeous girls and the cutest little guy with the curliest hair! Even though it was hot and we were getting eaten by bird-sized mosquitoes, we still managed to have a little fun and get some great shots!

I have been working feverishly trying to get my website up and running again, and finally requested for it to go live, so hopefully by tomorrow it will be back up! :)

Yesterday I got to do a little session with my nephew! I had to take my kids along, which wasn't fun at all as they were both cranky, and it was SO hot, and there were mosquitoes that size of birds out biting us the whole time! So to say the least it was far from ideal, but I got a few good shots in. :) My brother & sister in law are about to leave for Indonesia for 4 years as missionaries, so the next time they are back, this little guy will almost be 6, and they will have a new little one who will be 4! (yep, hes going to be a big brother come this fall!!!) I am going to miss them all so much!!

I FINALLY got my template from Bludomain!! Yay!! Now I can start putting my new website together!!! It will take a few days, but keep checking back and I will let you guys know when its up!!!!

My new prop!

My website is down for a little bit while I switch templates and my host. It should be back up in a week or so...but it might take longer. Please keep checking back as I will let you know when it is up again!!

I have been revisiting some images in photoshop...and thought I would post some of them. :) So if you see a duplicate from another post, thats why. ;)

My husband got a package a few days ago...and the company was nice enough to send it in a box! (go figure!) It was so very nice of them to send the toy...err...box for my kids! It has given them something to play with for the past week! Its been everything from a bus, to a train, to a laundry basket, to a chew toy, to a car, to a cave! And here...it is a prop. :)