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I have been so bad lately about posting as much as I would like.  Since school is now back in full swing I am hoping to make a better presence and show you many more photographs – no only from recent sessions, but probably even more personal photographs!  

 

I made it a point to do all kinds of things with the kids this summer and somehow we managed to squeeze in lots of fun trips.    As our usual summer annuals trips – we visited Myrtle Beach SC and the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia SC.  Savannah, GA was a great trip but just didn’t get to visit long enough because baseball tournaments were our main items on the agenda.  We enjoyed some time visiting friends in Richmond VA and then headed up north to Washington DC and Georgetown to sightsee a bit.  It was such a great family trip! 

Although we love vacations in other places, some of the best times we had were at home just hanging out with each other.  It was so wonderful to hear the laughter of my children as they played with each other. 

Now that it is ”back to school” it is also “back to business”.   I have had time to unwind and relax and now I feel rejuventated and organized and ready to get back to work!   

It is now that time to start thinking of fall and holiday portraits!  Whether it be a family portrait that has been far too long ago, a senior portrait, or even those holiday cards – If you are interested in a FALL MINI SESSION click here for information.  I will be available for full sessions as well and check back often, because I have another event planned!  Stay tuned for details.  You don’t want to miss it.  

Now – I will leave you with some of my favorite moments from this summer.  Just bare with me because I have way too many to post!

To book your session call Sheila at 704.843.7034 or 704.650.9212 or contact  sheila@sheilamckayphotography.com

Here are the details and information regarding the 2010 Fall Mini Sessions!  And as always, feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns! 

Where will the mini sessions take place?

Any place of your choice within a 15 miles of 28173 zip code.  If your location of choice is not within this, please inquire for travel rates.

How many people can be in a session?

Up to 4 people are included in your Fall Mini Session due to the 30 minute time frame.  If you have more than 4 people to include in a session, please contact me for more information.

You are offering holiday cards, does this need to be a holiday session?

Absolutely not!  This is a great time time to get a senior or family session, headshot, maternity session, etc.  at a discounted price.   Also, if you would like to have non-holiday cards, another comparable product can be replaced. 

Can I take advantage of the 2010 Fall Mini Session for my newborn/baby?

Unfortunately, mini sessions cannot be used for babies who are not able to sit unassisted unless being held during a  family portrait of 4 due to the 30 minute session time allotted.

Can you explain the Tinyprints card orders in your $195 Fall Mini Session?

Tinyprints.com offers a wide variety of cards for all occasions.  With this particular mini session, you will be given a copyright release to use up to 2 images of your choice for cards ordered from Tinyprints.  I will send you a link to Tinyprints.com for you to browse , choose your cards, and place your order.  I will send the images to Tinyprints.com so that you can place and pay for your order and have the cards delivered directly to you.  Please keep in mind that the images you choose for your card will be lightly watermarked with my logo and cards are an additional costs.

What is the difference between your “custom holiday cards” and the “Tinyprints.com cards”?

The “custom holiday cards” are press printed and customized with templates I provide for you to choose from and are included in the mini session fee price.  Tinyprints.com cards are ordered from their website with a copyright -released image I submit for you and cards are an additional price that you order, pay, and have delivered to you.

What does it mean “images are edited”? 

Although 8-10 images are provided in your gallery, many more images will be captured in order to get the perfect ones to choose from.  It takes several hours to complete your image gallery.  Once taken and uploaded,  the post processing will include retouching  of scars or blemishes, color enhancement and processing  for artistic beauty.

I was elated when A asked me to photograph her new family and I was even more elated when I managed to get so many MAGNIFICENT images.  I have a lot of images because I just had too many that I loved.  Let me know what you think – some I couldn’t decide – black or white or color.

And help this family out – 25 comments will get them a free 8 x 10!

I will be headed out of town again for a  few days but stay tuned for an upcoming special!  It will be a great time to catch some photographs of you and your family!

Well, one of our family pets, Sabrina, the guinea pig has passed and it was devastating to all of us.  A guinea pig, was one pet I never had.  Let me tell you the story of how we acquired “Beanie” as we called her. 

On Heath’s 6th birthday, he announced to us he wanted a hamster.  Well, I had experienced the life of a hamster, and wasn’t sure we wanted one.  So, I told Heath he should research guinea pigs.  After all, they were much bigger and reminded us more of a rabbit than a mouse.   So, off to the library we went to check out books about guinea pigs.  We both read about these cute, cuddly animals and what it took to care for one.  My only fear was getting one that was prego!  I heard to many stories of bringing one home and then having way to many a few months later.  I read they could become pregnant as early as 4 months old.  

Our research continued on the web of course – and we stumbled across the Pet Finder site.  Then we noticed there were 2 guinea pigs at the Union County Animal Shelter.  You guessed it, we took a trip to the animal shelter to check this out.  I couldn’t believe  the local shelter housed more than just cats and dogs.  I have always been a firm believer that people should help find homes or provide a home for these unwanted animals rather than buying from a pet store.  When I told my son about the animal shelter and why they were there , he made up his mind that was what he wanted to do – save an animal. 

We looked at the dogs, puppies, and cats and kittens, and only wished we could take them all home.  It was heartbreaking to look at there faces.  So many longing for a home.  But, we were there to save another animal.  We entered a small room that had 2 guinea pigs, 1 black, and very large guinea pig, and 1 big, light tan, guinea pig with small cuts in her ears.  We picked each one up and in an instant Heath decided he wanted “the tan one – because she seems so nice and she isn’t squirmy like the other one”  So, we adopted Bridgett.  Yep, he decided he wanted to change her name to Sabrina – he was naming her after one of his best friends. 

We brought her home and she was indeed the perfect match for us.  She allowed anyone to hold her (and without every biting anyone!), she rode in baby strollers, and watched TV with the kids.  We learned her particular “squeals” and knew when she was hungry, in pain, and even when she needed to go back to her cage to use the bathroom.  Pretty smart for a guinea huh? 

So, now that she is gone – we have a special place in our backyard for her.  The kids have visited each day and my sweet Morgan has made a special stepping stone for her.  I promised the kids we would do something special for her because she was “something special” to us!

I you all have a fun and safe Memorial Day!

And, you know I cannot post without a pic!