An apology... and the Grooms

I first want to apologize to the area brides, grooms, and yes parents too, that I was unable to attend the Yankton Bridal Fair on Sunday. I had a prior commitment and was not able to reschedule it. I sincerely, apologize that I was not able to be there and show you in person the amazing products and services that IS Photo offers you for your wedding day coverage.

I also wanted to let it be known that I am still offering a bridal show special even though I was not able to be there and that those brides and grooms who contact me and ask about it will receive a great gift…BUT, you have to call and ask. (whoever just mumbled, what is her phone number? I heard you ;-) 605-940-9040)

I also wanted to comment on the groom’s photos… It seems to me that they deserve a post of images of just there own.. I mean ladies after all, without them there would be no wedding right?

I hope everyone is enjoying my attempts to keep the blog more current and look forward to hearing from you.

Keep checking in as I will post any news here....

~ Shauna

Today's ramblings... Recession?

Well let me start by saying, since this is a more detail oriented post, I decided to post a few of my favorite 'detail' shots from past weddings. Enjoy...

It has happened again, another area company has released several workers today. I can’t say which company yet because of confidentiality issues, but it got me thinking… (I heard that groan….) I know that the recession is starting to hit our area quite hard I think I have heard of four or five companies laying off employees…but, I also know that there are still people going gang busters.

I just wanted to put this out there… If you are planning a wedding this year and are in a situation where money is tight and you are trying to cut corners, please contact me and ask me to work something out for you.. Trust me, I understand. The last place you want to eliminate is from your wedding portraits… once your day is over all you will have is the images from your Wedding and the memories.
I would be more than happy, honored actually, to work with you,

I also wanted to announce that as a way to save on costs - which help me keep my prices lower - I am no longer going to be renting a studio space. We have loved being in the Rupiper travel building over the last two years, but with our main focus being weddings, we really were not making the studio pay for itself. This caused me to have to pass those costs on to my wedding customers.

For engagement, family and senior sessions, we will still be doing outside portraits. I am also going to offer a new option of doing a custom sitting in your home. I would love to visit with you about these changes, so please don’t be afraid to ask questions.

This was not a decision that I made easily, but in the long run, I know it is the right choice.

This summers wedding dates are filling up, so if you are one of those potential couples who have been putting off getting your contracts back to me (yes, there are more than one of you right now ;) )… please don’t wait too long…remember your date isn’t yours until I have your signed contract returned….

Thanks for checking in….

Shauna

So, I found one of my pictures in Texas....

As most of you know, in my ‘other’ life I am a reporter for the Press and Dakotan here in Yankton, SD.

Recently, for our weekly Rivercity section I did a story on Bald Eagles in the area. I also had the fun job of going out and capturing some images to use for the paper. Well, it was a riot and not something I typically get the time to do.

So, last night I was out searching on the web and guess what I found? That image had been picked up by a Dallas/Fort Worth Texas site (and a Kansas City one, too.)

I don’t typically post about P&D stuff here but I thought that was exciting.

If you want to see the story and image click the title of this post... if you want to see the other images I captured from the day go to http://spotted.yankton.net/galleries/index.php?id=347358

As always, keep checking back,

Shauna

Andrea and John Engagement Photos

Another quick engagement session that I did this week was for John and Andrea. We took advantage of my parents back yard and beach on Lake Shetek in Minnesota and it was a lot of fun. Andrea and John's Wedding is going to be in Omaha, NE next summer.