{Merry New Year!}

I’m baaaaack!!!  Welcome to Donnell Probst Photography 2010!  I can’t believe another decade has come and gone.  Where does the time go?!

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday with family and friends and has found a place for all of the new loot you (or more specifically your children) most certainly acquired.  After a very relaxing (ha ha ha) holiday break, I am back at the computer and gearing up for a VERY exciting 2010!  There are so many HUGE changes and projects coming our way this year I hardly know where to begin!

Pricing Change

The first order of business is the upcoming release of my 2010 pricing schedule!  When I first started out as a custom photographer, I did not fully understand the time and resources required to do what I do.  After many months of portfolio building, it is time for a change.  For more information on why custom photography costs so much, please see this wonderful article on custom photography!  I will be posting my new pricing menu as well as all of the new products and services I will be offering in 2010 very soon!  Stay tuned for more info…

Project HOPE

Secondly, I am very excited to announce the first annual Project Hope Calendar!  I will be working on the calendar throughout the year and all of the proceeds will benefit Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT).  As many of you know, my oldest child is affected by Autism and MO-FEAT has been an incredible resource for our family and SO many other families throughout Missouri.  The people working behind the scenes to keep MO-FEAT working for all of us are selfless and dedicated to serving their communities.  I cannot wait to provide MO-FEAT a nice big check next year at this time!  Stay tuned for more information coming VERY soon – we will be having “casting calls” for children and families to appear in the calendar and opportunities for the community to get involved so we can make this calendar a huge success!!

Photography Workshops

After the dust from the calendar project has settled next fall, Donnell Probst Photography will begin offering workshops to cover the basics of digital photography.  I have had soooo many inquiries from individuals looking to learn how to use their digital SLR cameras, improve their skills, etc.   What better way than to offer affordable mini-workshops that people like myself – moms, working individuals, etc. – can take at their leisure so their interest in photography doesn’t interfere with their busy schedules… and without having to sign-up for an entire college course.   I am very excited about this new venture and will be working on these courses throughout the year so they will be ready for release in the fall!

Like I said… busy, BUSY year ahead!  I am so thankful for all of my past and future clients and invite you to contact me with questions, comments, and the like!   I look forward to providing amazing photographs, products, and services for my clients to cherish for years to come.