Thursday, October 29, 2009

Christmas Cards Are Here!!

I love them I love them I love them.

I know you will too! Thank you Heather-Rita! They are oh-so-lovely.....

Without further adieu, here are your options for cards this year:

*They will be on 5x7 shiny cardstock, front and back as displayed (not folded), and
printed beautifully with envelopes included.*


"Winter"
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"Peace"
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"Holly"
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"Peppermint"
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"Joy"
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And props go the fabulous designer:

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

PS (Christmas Give-Away)

Whoever submits the family to recieve the Christmas Give-Away with me will ALSO recieve a FREE mini-session (30 min) with me as well as any other print products (that includes the cd) at 50% off!

So-- definite incentive to give!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Christmas Give-Away



I have been contemplating doing a Christmas give-away, but my mind keeps whirling in a different direction; a direction that brings more peace to me than any other.

I love to give. I swear, the joy it brings me to see (or read) that smile is overwhelming at times! It brings happiness, and love, and I really believe that is what this season is about.

Remember the words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive".... Well today, I would like to not only give myself the chance to GIVE, but I would like to give YOU the chance as well.

Announcing:


The Carrie Stroud Photography Christmas Give-Away!

Please submit the name and story of a family that you believe deserves to receive a

*FREE*

Photo Shoot
Digital CD of all high resolution images
25 Christmas custom made Christmas cards with envelopes
(Value $475)


Here's how you enter:


Send me an email to carriestroud@gmail.com with their name, picture (if possible) and a short story/synopsis of why they are deserving to win. THEN, blog about or facebook this giveaway and then leave me a comment to let me know that you did it. Deadline to submit is November 4th.

The family needs to be Seattle-based--since that is where I am at now.

On November 1st I will post the families from your emails, and then I will choose the winner on November 6th.
P.S. Whoever submits the family to recieve the Christmas Give-Away with me will ALSO recieve a FREE mini-session (30 min) with me as well as any other print products (that includes the cd) at 50% off! So-- definite incentive to give!

Let the gift-giving begin!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Falling for new friends

Here's how it went:

I was in the checkout at the Gap the morning after I arrived in Seattle. I was rushed. I was disheveled. I was exhausted. I was recognized.

When I gave my zipcode, since it was still a Florida one, a woman behind me suddenly said,

"Are you Carrie Stroud?"

I turned around. "Yes" -- and my inner voice said, "Yahoo I must be famous!"

But no, not really:)

"I'm Andrea!"

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh!" I said. Andrea who has been emailing me for the past year. Andrea who has been super complimentary of my work. Andrea who has become a great photographer herself and is so excited to learn more and more each day. I love Andrea.

However, I was so rushed so I blubbered something stupid and said see ya and ran out the door.

Thankfully, she still liked me anyway.

Fast forward to our get together. An adorable family shoot and teaching session. They are the coolest and cutest bunch ever. Andrea has a great camera and simply wants to take better pictures of her family, so I was able to show her a few of my techinques. Her daughters were the perfect models too. I really can't believe I get paid to have that much fun!

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this gal would not smile. but does she need to with that sweet face?

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I about died when I saw these glorious fall colors.

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Milkshake break. Mandatory.

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Isn't she so cool?

Thank you my new friend!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Boy Crazy {Seattle Newborn Photographer}

I am crazy in love with this one. Arn't you? I swear it took every inch of self-control to not take this three week old home with me!

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And his parents! Where should I start? First of all, his mama has the best hair I have ever seen in my life. All those hair care commercials, she puts them to shame! She was also one of the most loving new mama's I have had the privilege of photographing.


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His daddy is oh-so-large-in-stature, so it was a loving laugh that his wife and I had when his great big hands tried to hold his tiny babe in all the poses that I asked him to.

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It was my first photo session back in Seattle, and I couldn't have asked for a better one.
Thank you oh-so-much!!

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