Gift Prints and Wall Art – Your Collections Guide

After your session is complete and you’ve chosen your favourites it’s time to decide – what exactly will I *do* with them?

Premium Collections include digital images as well as a print credit. What this means is that you have money to spend- and it’s YOUR choice.  So what exactly are “gift prints” and “wall art”?

Gift prints range from 8×12 to wallet size, for your mantle frames and grad announcements.  These are the ones you share with Grandma and preserve in albums.  I offer a set of five as a Gift Print Set for a special price.

Your Collection may also come with mounted Wall Art, or you can use your print credit. “Wall Art” are larger pieces to display in your home or office.
This can be a print you’ll have framed, or you can choose to have mounted and UV protected through me, as a complimentary upgrade. Or perhaps you prefer the elegance of a canvas, or an edgy true metal print, with your image transferred onto protective metal.


Where your final images will be displayed and how you will share them is an important part of the decision process.  Every time you walk by that large canvas on the wall, and see the faces of the ones you love the most, you’ll be glad you did.
For more information about the products you’ll take home, click here to visit my Products Page.

Do I Need to Order a Collection? – The Woodlands Photographer

You’ve decided the time is now to get some great pictures of your family  or high school senior, or perhaps you’re getting married or having a baby and are getting a photoshoot done to document this momentous event. It’s a great gift to yourself and your loved ones, and there is much to consider! The location, the time, your wardrobe, and what you will do after your pictures are ready.

So after the session you might be thinking…now what? Should I order just digitals or products? Do I have to order a Collection? What if it doesn’t fit into my needs or budget?

There is nothing quite like coming home to see the faces of the people you love most on the wall, where you can walk by it and smile every day! Or maybe you’re considering a family album, that everyone can sit together and look at. Albums are a great way to let your story unfold, and make wonderful keepsakes.

Shown below: a 20×30 fine art canvas

 

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR IMAGES?

Before the session, we’ll talk about how you plan to display your pictures, so when it comes time to do your in person viewing and ordering session we will have a good idea of what types of products you are looking for.  Clients have the option to purchase a Collection, or to choose products a la carte. So which is right for you?

COLLECTIONS: My Collections are for clients who want to have digital copies of their images. There are several Collections, depending on how many digital files you have chosen – all or 25. The top two Collections come with a monetary credit to spend on the a la carte menu, and the third is a digital only Collection. I prefer to give my clients this freedom, rather than create Collections that dictate the exact sizes and types of products my clients receive. This way you get exactly what you want, and your order fills your specific need. Check out some of the products you’ll take home in the PRODUCTS PAGE.

Shown below: mini desktop collages

A LA CARTE: If you do not need a large selection of digital files and would rather purchase products, you do not have to order a Collection. A la Carte ordering allows you to focus directly on the products that interest you,  to build your own perfect order. With the purchase of an album 8×8 or larger, or a wall portrait (canvas, metal or mounted print) 16×20 or larger, you also receive a complimentary copy of that digital file for sharing on social media with friends and family.  There is a minimum $500 a la carte ordering requirement, and lots of options available to maximize your purchasing power, such as print packages.

With my personal guidance during your ordering session, you’re guaranteed to walk away happy!

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

Enchanted Maternity – The Woodlands Maternity Photographer

I met this beautiful couple a few years ago, when they chose me to be their engagement photographer. Check out their engagement portraits here!  And now, just a few years later, I got a wonderful call – they’re expecting TWINS! This mama-to-be braved soaring heat, stifling humidity, the threat of rain and clouds of hungry mosquitoes to make her dream maternity photo session happen. With this enchanting flowing tulle skirt and lace top, in a field under the open sky, this maternity portrait session was charming and so pretty, with all the feminine touches. So happy to see them again, I wish them the best of luck and I hope to see them again soon!

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Are you looking for a maternity and/or family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me by phone or directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT gallery.

Family and Maternity Session – Spring, Texas

This beautiful family was adding a brand new baby, and wanted a combination of family/maternity portraits, along with some portraits of big sister. We had a gorgeous day for this family and maternity session in Spring, with sunlight and airy breezes to highlight those happy smiles! When you combine a family shoot with your maternity session, it’s a great time to get those precious moments together and to remember this special time, welcoming a new life. Choose between Maternity and Family portrait Collections, to get exactly what you need for your maternity and/or family session.

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Are you looking for a maternity and/or family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me by phone or directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

Outdoor Maternity – The Woodlands Photographer

This maternity session for the beautiful and glowing Nicole was one of my favourite sessions! First, I love how it was her loving mother in law who called and arranged for me to meet with her and Nicole in late 2014, to discuss setting up the perfect outdoor maternity session over the winter, before the big baby shower day!  The mama to be is as natural, sweet and down to earth as can be, so she knew she wanted a simple outdoor session without all the fuss — just some classic maternity portraits, both alone and with the daddy to be, and incorporating some of the fun props to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby James!

To keep the overall theme natural and organic, she wore a brilliant blue tunic, a really gorgeous shade to match the greenery we chose for her locations. The little forest path made for a nice archway around her, and we found a little clearing in the forest to use when the light turned golden. The sign for the baby’s room was hand made by the grandma to be!

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To add a little variety, we shot a short series on the dock in the Woodlands. This added some soft colour, and winter elements, and it’s nice to have a little change of scenery. I think these were some of my favourites, with the pretty airy light and the reflections in the water.

Check out these adorable cowboy boots!

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The final shots were taken as the sun was going down, to catch some pretty light up in the forest clearing. I love this shot of the two of them, happy together, awaiting the day their family becomes three. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see pictures of Baby J when he arrives!

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Are you expecting a baby and looking for your maternity photographer? For  information about booking a session email directly with THIS FORM.  Scroll through my maternity gallery HERE and find out more about full session on this INFO PAGE.

Beautiful Fall Maternity – The Woodlands Maternity Photographer

This awesome couple came to me from the Woodlands for maternity portraits to celebrate their first baby on the way! We had such a gorgeous evening, with perfect airy light and golden sun, to shoot their maternity session. We were looking for some less posed pictures, to focus on their relationship and their joy as well some more emotive black and white portraits (which are always a favourite for me!).  We mixed up the posed portraits with some more lifestyle type shots, for natural looking maternity portraits. They both look so happy and natural in this beautiful location, with the long grasses and wildflowers in the field.

I love the way they came out, and am looking forward to handing them their beautiful Luxe album of their favourite images!

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Are you expecting a baby and looking for your maternity photographer? For  information about booking a session email directly with THIS FORM.  Scroll through my maternity gallery HERE and find out more about full session on this INFO PAGE.

Gorgeous Styled Maternity Session in Spring TX

This maternity shoot made me incredibly happy for a multitude of joyous reasons.  First, as always, I started with fantastic clients who liked to laugh and were up for anything. Add a gorgeous location, amazing light and some of the best styling I’ve seen this year — that all adds up to a seriously gorgeous maternity session. With her Premium Collection upgrades this mama received a 10×10 custom designed specialty album and the entire digital gallery in a boutique image box.  I couldn’t choose a favourite from all her images!

When shooting a maternity session, I want to be sure to include the father-to-be as much as possible if he’s present. This is the story of YOU. This is the story of how your family started.

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This mama-to-be picked a perfect day for her session, with golden light and just a touch of haze that peeked in occasionally for a softer emotive portrait. I love the tenderness of her looking away, lost in thought, amongst the tall grasses.

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Above all, it’s about love and life.  Your life. This new life.

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With just a dash of silliness thrown in.

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Are you looking for your maternity photographer? Click here to visit my maternity porfolio.

Maternity Photographer in Spring and the Woodlands

I can’t wait to show this stunning mama-to-be all her amazing images from her maternity photography session this week in Spring. This couple traveled all the way down from Huntsville for their maternity portraits!

Here’s a little preview, so much more to come! I love photographing maternity clients, so much joy and happiness and love.

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Spring TX Maternity Photographer

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful afternoon for this maternity photography session here in Spring. This mama-to-be from Conroe was a natural in front of the camera, and how stylish is she!? Gorgeous light, a pretty location to work with and careful styling makes for a great session! Congratulations to this couple and the little one is sure joining a fun and happy family — Daddy-to-be does a great Ron Burgundy impersonation!

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Are you expecting a new little one and need a maternity photographer in the Spring, Woodlands, Conroe or Tomball area?

To get more information or email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

The Woodlands and Conroe Maternity Photographer

Everything just came together so beautifully for this maternity portrait session here in the Woodlands and our Spring location! Amazing couple, stunning light, gorgeous autumn styling and a whole lot of love and anticipation for the new little life making a debut very soon.  I think I’ve decided that maternity photography is definitely one of my favourite types of sessions!

Are you welcoming a new life soon and are interested in a maternity photography session here in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe?  EMAIL HERE with this contact form.

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Are you expecting a new little one and need a maternity photographer in the Spring, Woodlands, Conroe or Tomball area?

To get more information email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

Maternity Portraits Preview Spring TX Maternity Photographer

We had such gorgeous weather yesterday for this maternity session here in Spring! I’ve started offering maternity photography this season, and I absolutely love everything about them! What could be more beautiful than a family in love awaiting the arrival of a precious new life?

Jut one little preview for this family as I get to work on their gallery 🙂 Fall is in the air!

 

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SPRING AND THE WOODLANDS MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

I met this beautiful couple one pretty Sunday for maternity portraits here in Spring, TX, and the rain luckily cleared up so we could shoot. I loved this maternity session, such a cute couple and looking so stylin’ with their cowboy boots!

Are you expecting a sweet baby this year and need a maternity photographer? I have special packages just for maternity photography,  click to EMAIL ME directly.

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Are you expecting a new little one and need a maternity photographer in the Spring, Woodlands, Conroe or Tomball area?

To get more information email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

Choose Your Location with Shannon Stroubakis, The Woodlands TX Outdoor Photographer

Looking for a family portrait, engagement, maternity or senior session? There are plenty of great locations around the Spring, TX and The Woodlands, TX where we can meet outdoors on location! Each  Full Session and Simplicity Session with me also includes a Pre Session Consultation, and we’ll go over the perfect place that’s convenient for you and that reflects you and your family!  A lovely flower field?  An urban location? How about near the park and canals?

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