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clare | senior photographer racine, wi

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this past weekend i finally had a shoot with j.  it has been about a year since i did a "formal" shoot with him.  i really hope to post some soon...have to get my clients work done first, which brings me to the other shoot i had this past weekend - clare.  an animal loving senior from hhs who has plans of going to school and becoming a veterinarian.  i wish clare all the best as she approaches her new journey and thank you for allowing me to capture this milestone in your life.  here are some of my favorite shots from her session.








a couple seniors | senior portraits racine, wi

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had the privilege to shoot a couple of high school seniors this past week.  i thought i would share some of them. 

side note:  i really hope to post more and use this blog that just sits here collecting dust. 







hetland | racine wisconsin lifestyle photographer

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a few from a session this past weekend.  hope to continue to share more via my blog...been a little MIA with my leg injury and all.  as always i appreciate your thoughts, comments, etc...






childrens photographer racine wi

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no story line or description here, just a few images from the past few weeks as i haven't posted in awhile.












the value of a picture | racine childrens photographer

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Ok, this isn’t like any other post I have done.  I actually debated whether to post or not because I didn’t want people to take this post the wrong way, but instead of thinking about the minority I am sharing for how I feel the majority will take this.  I’m sharing this for two reasons.  One reason is because it captures and solidifies why I love what I do and how I feel after I capture your children and families.  It strengthens the overwhelming perception of a picture being that of a piece of paper or more these days as a digital file that never sees a printer, frame, wall or photobook, but rather an image posted on Facebook or other social media outlet and then just archived on a computer.  Or in some cases an image that was never taken, such as the situation I am about to share with you.  The other reason was simply because the author of this letter wanted it shared.

I happily stumbled across this post form a blogger through another blogger and so forth.  It captured my attention, it solidified why I love doing what I do and why I do it.  Also, why I try to keep my prices affordable for most.  Anyways, I will just get you to the letter, but first let me say...this was a photographer sharing this. 

The letter you are about to read was not mailed but rather hand written and laying on her door step and it read

July 2nd, 2011

Jeanine -


Today I am writing for a couple of reasons.  I have some quiet time at the moment and need to get a couple of things off my mind.  I will leave this for my husband to deliver to you when he is ready.


You photographed my wedding, you photographed my first pregnancy and my first baby.  I contacted you awhile back to photograph my 2nd child and family.  After getting prices and realizing I would want all of the pictures as we love your work – I decided against spending $500+ – which is what I normally spend for portraits and prints with you..  Please know it is not because I don’t value your amazing eye, or how much we love the experience.


That week that I decided to NOT do a session with you, this is how I spent some money.


On Sunday I called and cancelled our session.  Monday I went out and got my hair cut ($39+tip), and colored ($65), Thursday I had my nails done ($24), my family went out to dinner at a somewhat expensive restaurant for no particular reason costing us $79 + tip.  This was just 4 days since canceling our session, already totaling over $200 for un necessary things.  My nails only lasted about 2 weeks, my hair is gone, and seven weeks passed when I got the phone call from our doctor.  It was not something I expected and the cancer has spread very quickly.  I will be leaving my husband, my 6 year old girl and my now 2 year old – not by choice.  It is very hard for me to talk about it which is why I need to write you.


I watch your Facebook page and your posts about the value of a photo and if I could give back all of those things that I purchased this few weeks after I cancelled my session with you, knowing what I know now, and have that session, well… I would do it in a heartbeat.


Now my time is done and there are no more chances for me.  The next time someone cancels a session – my wish is that you forward this letter to them.  Time is fragile, it is gone before you know you had it.  If you charged $200 for one print it wouldn’t be enough for what it is actually worth.  I cringe to think that my priorities were a manicure over a memory to pass onto my babies and husband.


My love and thanks for what you have given us from past photos.  I am so sorry that I did not see it as more than paper until now.


Karen L.




photo by Jeanine Thurston


If you were moved by this or had what Oprah (yes I’ve seen an episode or 10) likes to call an “ah ha” moment, please share with others.  Also, use this as a reminder to take pictures and/or have pictures done of you and your family and friends.  If not for you do it for them.  We are not guaranteed tomorrow so capture the moments you have so that the ones that are left behind can look back and remember the happy times, the goofy times, the sad times, the little moments that may not mean much now but years from now will be cherished.  Ok, sorry to get all sappy on ya, and trust me its hard as a male to lay it down like this but us males have feelings too :) 

Don’t forget to share this with others and get your camera out or book your photo session with whomever photographer you choose.

Thanks!

thank you to Jeanine Thurston for sharing in her original post

walker wedding | racine childrens photographer

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went to san diego a few weeks ago for my cousin's wedding.  now you all know i am not nor claim to be a wedding photographer.  BUT i had my camera and was able to take a few shots without getting in the way of the "real" photographer.  i was also there when my uncle saw his daughter in her wedding dress for the very first time.  here are a few that i got from the wedding day.











my two loves.
 

posted this because he is my son and i can.  it was a michael jackson meets i have to go to the bathroom meets how much longer is this wedding thing. :)

refer and save | racine portrait photographer

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2012 Referral Program

Earn a FREE Session!

Here's the low down:

With a paid session you will receive 25 personalized referral cards that will have 1-3 pictures from your session printed on them.  Pass these cards out to your family, friends, co-workers, strangers, etc... NOW WHAT?!

For each card that is returned to me with a paid session, you will receive $10 off your next session with me!  Confused?  Here is an example:
 
             You have a photo session with me, when you receive your CD of images     
             you will also receive the referral cards.  You then give one to your best   
             friend, Oprah Winfrey (c'mon you all think she is BFF's with you!).  Oprah  
            then books a session with me and mentions she has a card from you.  I   
            then set up an appointment with Oprah to shoot her, Steadman and
            all of their dogs.  Oprah gives me this card when we meet for her session
            and you just saved $10 off your next photo session with me.   

  
So now you want to know how long you have to use your credits from your referrals?  You have til 9/30/2013.  So you pretty much have 2 years to use the credits BUT your cards are only redeemable thru 9/30/2012.  So tell Oprah that she better book her session with me before 9/30/2012 in order for it to count!  

There is NO LIMIT as to how many cards you can have redeemed for credit.  

Tell your friends that they will also receive these referral cards after their session with me as well!
Referral cards have no cash value.

close the door!

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too much time has been spent doing this.  need less of this and more gym time. :)


shortest session ever | childrens photographer racine, wi

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this weekend i did a little impromptu session (if you want to call it that).  it is not joke that a photographers most difficult subject is their own kids.  this session lasted about 2 minutes.   anyways, i do like how the few that i got turned out.  will for sure be canvasing one of these.







 the family picture :)


at this point he was done, so my camera was the subject

Thanks for stopping by.

p a s s i o n | racine, wi photographer

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come on...you aren't that old that you don't remember rewinding/fast forwarding you cassettes with a pencil to speed up the process while you play another cassette!  :)

a poetic challenge i am participating in has a theme of p a s s i o n (this week).  one of my passions is music.  i like pretty much all kinds of music.  i listen to different kinds of music depending on my mood, emotions, situation, etc...


thank you for stopping by my blog.  please...look around and let me know what you think.  i am growing as a photographer and each one of you are helping me in this process with each and every comment, feedback, etc...

mexico | wisconsin photographer

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so here are some pictures from our stay in mexico (rivieara maya).

 part of the main pool and one of the swim up bars


 opposite direction from the last pic

 one end of the main pool

 bridge over the main pool

 night shot from our balcony of the "quiet" pool that went around the rooms


dodo the monkey that i wanted to take home




 lifeguard stand at the ocean

 pier on the ocean







 one of the walkways to the beach

 the US version of the squirrel - no joke they were all over, but didn't bother you


 walkway up the the main breakfast dining area

 one of the walkways around the plaza (where the late night activities were)


 another walkway to the beach

the vacation was great!  we did absolutely nothing but lay out in the sun, swim and eat. :)  thanks for stopping by.

 

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