Holidays and horses

When I first talked with Kate, we were trying to find the perfect location for our shoot with her family. We went back and forth for a little planning and deciding. Then she sent me a picture of her father’s amazing, awesome, totally neat vintage truck. Right there I was sold. It’s a complete bonus that it was located on her parents’ horse farm. When I pulled in, I was stunned at how beautiful their farm was. Complete with a big Christmas wreath on their barn doors and horses and dogs running around. Anything with animals (especially dogs) and I’m in love. This location could not have been more perfect! Even though poor little Brynlee was not feeling too hot, she managed to be completely adorable and steal the show. And we got to be there when she had her first candy cane. This shoot completely got me stoked for Christmas! It was also the perfect time to shoot with one of the new second shooters for this upcoming wedding season. Tara was great and I love the images she captured. So excited for this upcoming season!

 

A little Thanksgiving Eve treat for all you fine folks!

This is my third time shooting with the Wehrs and every time it gets more and more fun. Kensie is seriously one of the funniest and most photogenic little girls I’ve ever met. And now there is ANOTHER little one! My first time meeting Colson was no disappointment. This little bundle of joy is adorable! And he has his hands full with a big sister like Kensie. This shoot definitely got the holiday spirits rolling. We got to decorate 3 trees..that’s right..not just one, but 3..did I mention it was at a Christmas tree farm too? Seeing how excited Kensie was to decorate made this session so fun! Lesson learned…have something fun that you can promise little kids they can do while you’re shooting. It makes the images better AND you get to have a fun time. Bonus on both parts. Sparkles and pretty dresses she wants to pose in help as well. Also, how gorgeous is this family, right???

The high cost of low prices…for photographers.

“Rather than a profession, photography has always been a passion for me, a passion closer to an obsession.”

–Marc Ribound

 

I’m afraid the time has come my friends…time to talk about raising prices. It’s time for me to announce that come January, session prices for Gabrielle Elizabeth Photography will be raised in order to keep up with the competitive pricing and endless talent found in Philadelphia photography businesses. I know many people don’t understand the “high cost” of simply getting your picture taken, but there is so much more that goes into it than customers are aware of. I consider photography an art form. I take great pride in the images that I capture for you and your family and I put my heart and soul into it from the moment we start talking right up to the delivery of your images. I want to have the option to present you with a better product and a more personalized experience than my current prices allow. Gabrielle Elizabeth Photography is making the move into boutique wedding and portrait photography and I want all of you lovely people to come with me! In the works is a complete new website and branding that I can’t wait to reveal. It will focus on the personal experience that I aim to create with my clients and include helpful items such as what to expect, pricing guides, what to wear pamphlets, custom slide shows for each client, viewing sessions, and much more that will help us get to know each other and create beautiful, honest photographs of you that capture your unique personality and love. I will be offering more products and stylized shoots as well as wedding collections that include two photographers, prints, and high resolution images. I will also be starting boudoir sessions for brides and lovely ladies to show off their beauty and drop dead gorgeous personalities.

If you’re looking to book a wedding or a session with Gabrielle Elizabeth Photography and do so before January 1, 2014, all current prices will be honored. However, any booked after January will be subject to new pricing. So get your bookings in now! This includes all sessions: wedding, portraiture, and boudoir. If you’d like to inquire about a session and get a quote, please email me at gabriellesmarr@gmail.com. I’d love to talk with you and plan out a shoot that fits you perfectly!

If you’d like to read a little bit more on the background of what goes into your photography, this article is pretty funny and sadly accurate: why is wedding photography so expensive?

-Gabrielle

A trip to the Manayunk Canal

There’s nothing like finding new places and people that you find really inspirational and relaxing. Shooting with Caitlin and Ryan was just that. We met up in Manayunk right as the sun was going down for a warm and cozy engagement shoot stroll along Main St and the Manayunk Canal. These two are so great! It was so refreshing to just walk along completely relaxed and take in the new surroundings and the amazing love these two share. I can’t wait for their wedding in August. I know it’s’ going to be a beautiful day!

 

Holiday season kick off!

I was so happy I got to shoot with Jenna and her family. They were so much fun! Especially when her mom was dancing around behind me trying to get everyone to smile. I (probably everyone else in the park as well) loved it. Such a great family!

Some more fall fun

The Campbell family is always a treat to photograph! Harrison is crazy and jack is completely adorable…what better combo could you ask for? Nothing like watching a kid run around like a maniac with no worry on his mind other than how he’s going to escape the dreadful sentence “It’s time to go”. I love watching these boys grow up and having the pleasure of capturing it. Amazing =)

 

Happy Holiday Special is back!

For a limited time only, the holiday special is back in action! Want some great images of you and your loved ones this holiday season? Let’s book a fun, creative, and customized shoot to capture the love and happiness that exists in your lives! Need some extra holiday greetings? Add in some Holiday cards to send out to your friends and family. You’ll be able to choose from 5 designs that can include 1-3 images from your shoot.

Choose from two packages:

Package 1:

$100

-1 hour shoot

-5 high resolution images on a disk

-5×7 inch print of your favorite image

Package 2:

$150

-1 hour shoot

-5 high resolution images on a disk

-5×7 inch print of your favorite image

Book your shoot now! Special runs through Sunday December 15.

 

Baby Abram makes his debut!

This little boy didn’t make a peep the entire time! He’s such a sweet little cutie! And his booties and little caps just pushed the adorable scale over the top!

Baby Bryan is here!

When my friend Alex had his adorable baby, there was no way that we weren’t getting photos of him. He’s so cute! Here’s a few of our mini shoot in south Philly. Best of luck to these two lovely people =)

 

Double trouble!

I have to say, this was my first time photographing twins..and it was amazing! Double the cuteness! I first had the pleasure of shooting with Selena a few years ago when she contacted me for a head shot for her book, Pushback: How Smart Women Ask–and Stand Up–for What They Want. I’m so happy to have had the chance to meet Selena. She’s an incredibly friendly and encouraging person, and I CAN’T WAIT to read her book and hear what she has to say about women standing their ground and getting what they want and deserve. She and her family were wonderful to photograph, and her twins were absolutely adorable and completely pleasant. Here’s a few of my favorite from their session!

Also, if you’re a lovely lady looking to kick butt in your life, check out her book here!