Well, this sneak peak is a little late, as the session was Thursday...but I still wanted to post it. :)

I'm learning I love maternity shoots. :) Maybe its because I am done having kids myself, and so I can live vicariously through them for a few minutes during the session. :) I just think pregnant women are so beautiful. I know when we are huge and pregnant, we feel far from bit, but there is just something so natural and simply gorgeous about them.





As I post this, all I can think about is my friend Bonnie, who is going through her fourth miscarriage. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Her blog can be found HERE

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!