Archive for September, 2009

{Look of the Week}

September 28, 2009

I get a lot of questions about attire for photo shoots, so I’ve decided to start a “Look of the Week” post to help provide some inspiration when you are digging through your closets or shopping for that perfect look!  This first outfit is a great example of something that would give that perfect late summer-early fall cool weather classic look!   Fall and winter are a great opportunity to introduce bold colors, patterns, and textures… especially as the landscape dries out and dulls out!  Accessories are also a great way to liven up a typical outfit – use the weather to your advantage!  Scarves, hats, jackets, and layers will all look fabulous on camera!sept_outfit_1

{Friends and family}

September 27, 2009

This is my best-friend-of-twenty-two-year’s kids.  They are both within three months of my middle and youngest children.  It’s always great having a friend who’s children are the same ages as your own –  it’s like having built-in playmates every time we want to get together!storyboard

{Big Love}

September 27, 2009

Here is a quick peek at my first larger family shoot!  This is one good looking family and their pictures turned out great!storyboard1storyboard2

{10 Weeks}

September 26, 2009

Well, it’s a busy weekend for Donnell Probst Photography, but taking time out for the babies is one of my favorite things to do!  Baby “T” is a VERY healthy 15 pounds of rolls and love and new smiles… and at only 10 weeks, it looks like mom and dad are going to have a very squeezable little boy on their hands!

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{Miles of Smiles}

September 24, 2009

Okay, as a mother, I can only hope that my kids grow up to be as wonderfully nice and respectful to others as well as each other as these two kids!  They were SO great to work with – this picture is a great preview of things to come!

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Well, the last few months have been wonderfully successful for Donnell Probst Photography and I have established a beautiful portfolio with the help and patience of all of my amazing clients!   Each session requires approximately 10-15 hours (sometimes more) to shoot, edit, post to gallery, order, and package/deliver.  When the standard costs of doing business are also factored in (insurance, software, equipment, misc. business expenses), you can see how the current $65 session fee is quite discounted!  I am so incredibly grateful for all of the time, patience, and understanding each of my clients has allowed me during my portfolio-building sessions – each has been it’s own learning experience!

I have a few sessions left for October and the beginning of November at the current session rate.  Effective November, my session and print prices will be increasing to more effectively cover my cost of doing business.  The goal of Donnell Probst Photography is to deliver superior quality, custom photography, and personalized service to each and every client.  Stay tuned for the my new PRICING SCHEDULE to be posted VERY soon!

Thank you again!

Donnell Probst

{Siblings}

September 21, 2009

This was our shoot from Saturday afternoon that was thoroughly rained out about an hour into shooting!  Luckily the kids were great sports and tolerated a few raindrops while we tried to squeeze in a few final shots!  Despite the uncooperative weather, the pictures turned out great!storyboard1storyboard2

{Happy Birthday}

September 17, 2009

You may remember a shoot I did a few weeks back of a very cute little boy (see my website header) and his very pregnant mommy!  Well, little baby A has finally arrived and WOW, what a beauty!  Enjoy!

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{New Friends}

September 15, 2009

There is something just so fun and carefree about kids!  These three new little friends were full of energy and so curious about the world around them!  It was an absolute blast to interact with such a fun bunch and I hope to take their pictures for many years to come!storyboard_familystoryboard_family1

{Little Man}

September 9, 2009

My husband’s cousin came to visit us over Labor Day weekend and she brought her son who is quite the little man!  He is only ten months old, but you would never know it with that full head of man-hair!  Untitled-1