Minnehaha Mini Sessions! {Sarah Elizabeth Photography - Minneapolis, MN}

Minnehaha Falls Park is one of my favorite places to photograph. There's such a wide variety of backdrops - trees, flowers, stone walls, bridges, vine covered arbors, an old train depot, a historic house …and of course, the waterfall!  Start your summer off with some beautiful photos and memories in this wonderful location.  

Available times for sessions: 
Friday, May 31st:      4:00pm - 8:00pm  
Saturday, June 1st:    8:00am - 11:30am 


Contact me today to reserve your spot! 

How To: DIY Mother's Day Photo Cards {Minneapolis MN Children's Photography}

Last week I took photos at our neighborhood elementary school for a special Mother's Day project.   Their photo card idea is so cute, I just had to share it!  

Materials needed:

• Camera
• Large letters "M" and "O". 
• Construction paper 
• Scissors
• Double-sided tape
• Somewhere to print your photos
• Envelope

1. Go to your local craft store and purchase a large letter "M' and letter "O". I've seen these made of cardboard or wood. You could also make your own by cutting large letters out of tagboard. 

2. Take some photos of your child holding the large letters. You will need two photos with the letter "M" and one photo with the letter "O" to make the word "MOM".  

3. Cut a piece of construction paper to size 6.5"' tall x 13.5" wide. Fold the paper in three, so that it opens up like a tri-fold card. 

4.  Print the photos and use double-sided tape to secure them to the piece of construction paper.  

5. Decorate the card with writing, drawings and stickers. Place in an envelope and you have a super cute personalized Mother's Day card! 

*This could also be done for Father's Day with the letters "DAD". 

Happy Volunteer Week! {Minneapolis Children's Photography - Sarah Elizabeth Photography}

Happy Volunteer Week! 

I met so many great people last year during my Year of Volunteering Project.  One of my goals for 2012 was to give back as much as I could to the wonderful community we live in here in the Twin Cities. For 12 months I donated my photography services to local causes, providing my service free of charge to a person, group or cause that makes our community a better place.

Here's a recap of the many marvelous organizations I was able to work with:

American Cancer Society -  Great Gatsby Gala

Animal Humane Society -  Whisker Whirl

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Minnesota Heart Gallery - Stearns County

Minnesota Heart Gallery - Ampersand Families
PACER

Polar Plunge - Maple Grove

Special Olympics Minnesota - Fall Games

Local elementary school

Local church

Light of Hope

Local high school-  Fatih in Action - Cooper High School

This year I'm continuing my volunteering and focusing on a few organizations that I really connected with. Suggestions are welcome, so please send me an email if you have an idea for a service project.

What to Wear Wednesday - Spring Fashions! {Minneapolis, MN Family Photography}

It's mid-April and I've been getting pretty anxious to put away my winter parka for year.  Since I live in Minnesota and that hasn't happened yet, (snow is actually in the forecast again for tomorrow!) I put together a new Pinerest board with some fun spring fashions.  Check out these ideas for your next photo shoot,  or just for wearing around this spring - whenever it arrives! 

{Photo credit: jewhite76 on Polyvore}

{Photo credit: jewhite76 on Polyvore}

{Photo credit: Anthropologie}

Happy Easter! {Spring and Easter Children's Photography - Sarah Elizabeth Photography, Minneapolis, MN}

The Easter Bunny is busy choosing carrots for your Easter basket!

Class of 2014 Senior Ambassadors - Apply Now! {Senior Portraits - Minneapolis St. Paul, MN}

Attention Class of 2014! Spring is here, summer is only a couple months away and it's time to start thinking about your SENIOR Portraits!  Sarah Elizabeth Photography is looking for next year's seniors (graduating in 2014) to apply for the Senior Ambassador Program.   Selected seniors will receive a free photo session (and many other goodies!) and will represent and refer Sarah Elizabeth Photography to their friends and family. If you are interested, please fill out this online application, call Sarah at 612-961-6565 or email: sarahelizabethphotos@gmail.com.  All applications must be submitted by April 30th, 2013 and Ambassadors will be notified by the end of April to schedule sessions in May.

All Senior Ambassadors receive:

- A free photo session held in May 2013 (session only, prints not included)

- Free images for Facebook with our logo

- Free proof book with images from your session

- Free customized referral cards with images from your session

- 75% off a second photo session later in the summer/fall  (if desired).

As a senior ambassador:

- Refer your friends to Sarah Elizabeth Photography for their senior photos.

- For every person you refer, (who books and completes a session) you will receive a $50 print credit! Refer lots of friends and your senior photos will be free!

- Also receive a $25 iTunes gift card bonus with your 5th referral!!

Tips on making successful referrals: 

- Write about your photo shoot on Facebook or Twitter, tag yourself in photos from your shoot.

- Write about your photo shoot on your blog.

- Show your proof book to friends

- Get your parents involved in the promotion.

- Hand out referral cards to anyone you know who might be interested in senior photos. 

Please contact me or complete this online form if  you are interested in applying! 

First Birthday "Cake Smash" {Minneapolis Baby Photography | Sarah Elizabeth Photography}

This little gal had her one year “cake smash” session this week. She didn't eat much of it, but as you can see by the photos here, she did quite a good job of smashing her cake!