Blogging Has Awards?

I use this blog (obviously) for business purposes to give all of the masses out there (coz I know there are just millions of faithful readers) a sneak peek at the latest work. Well, I received  comment on a recent post: “You have received the Gorgeous Blogger Award! A dear friend really brightened my weekend with this award, so I thought I would cheerfully pass it along to you! Rules: list six little-known facts about yourself, then recommend six more bloggers that deserve the title.” Since I know everyone really wants to know the photog behind the camera (right? c’mon? please?) I’ll try to play along.

6 Little Known Things About Me:

1. I wanted to be a singer growing up. I had voice lessons and sang in school. I thought I was horrible, but if Britney Spears could do it (no offense all Britney fans), then I could do it. However, showing my midriff wasn’t something I was going to do. And when presented with the opportunity to sing now, I shy away and pass on the offer.

2. I have an oddly shaped head. Maybe this one is too personal? I fell down the stairs when I was little and now have a couple of odd flat spots back there.

3. I love to read, but never do. I have hundreds of books at the house and hundreds more on my want-to-read list. But I never find the time to read them.

4. I constantly question my ability as a photographer. NOT what you want to hear from the person you’re paying to shoot you, right? I don’t suppose that it’s a false humility as rather wanting to make sure that I really do provide good work to clients.

5. I’m constantly growing/changing/developing as a photographer. Kind of what you’d WANT to hear? A little better than the last confession? Just as we grow as people, I’ve noticed an evolution in my work and think that’s important. Learning more about photography and composition and being able to give new dimension to photos is what a good photog should do. I think I’d be a little afraid if my pictures remained the quality that they were when I began shooting.

6. I am actually kind of afraid of blogging/facebook/online media that I write. It’s not the fact that it’s public or that my work is out there for all to see. No, it’s the fact that I’m afraid of typos and people seeing them. (So, if you see a typo in something I write, please send me a message so I can fix it and wallow in my embarrassment and sorrow. Thanks.)

And, since I’m not a big blog follower, I don’t know who to tag. So… if you read this and you have a blog, tag yourself! Fill it out. If you write about what you love, love what you write about, anything like that, you are a gorgeous blogger.

Thanks to Emily for tagging me. I hope this has cleared up any mystery that everyone has been wondering about 6 little known facts about yours truly.

Stay tuned, folks. Michelane and Caleb’s photo shoot is this afternoon, and their post will be up later this evening.

New Web Site Is Up!!! {Louisiana Photographer}

The day that has been long-awaited is here! Many thanks to Beatrix Bell (go check out her website and buy some stuff from her) for working hard to get it done.

I’m sending her some more photos, so it’ll be updated again soon. But it’s up. And it’s great. And I love it.

Go check it out!!

www.stephanieleblancphotography.com

Now on Where to Get Engaged

WTGE is a new website for prospective brides (ring not required!) to browse vendors, ideas, recommendations to plan not only the perfect wedding, but perfect proposal and honeymoon too.

So, if you’re a bride, wannabe or know someone who is, check it out!

New Website Coming Next Month!

Something that has been long awaited has finally been set in motion! There will be a new website, same address – new look, coming end of October! So, please bear with the old website just a little bit longer. It’d probably have happened a lot sooner if I could get off my behind and pick which pictures I want up there.

Thanks to Beatrix Bell for doing the site for me. Check her out and buy some jewelry!

Now Affliated with Think Pink Photography!

If you checked out the new button (which I haven’t figured out how to link), you probably noticed that I’m now working with Think Pink Photography. Here’s a little bit about what they do. It’s a great organization!

Stephanie LeBlanc Photography is excited to announce a partnership with Think Pink Photography. Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through our professional photographer network, we are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

To support the cause, we have partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.

Please subscribe to our blog (on the Think Pink website) and tell your friends and family about Think Pink Photography. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.

I encourage you to view our website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Think Pink Photography! If you hire me, mention Think Pink and I will make a personal donation to the organization. If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Think Pink session, please contact me for details.

I am very proud to be a network photographer with Think Pink Photography, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at:
http://www.thinkpinkphotography.org

 

And if anyone knows how to link that button, let me know!

Follow Me On Facebook!

Not only do I have a personal page on Facebook along with the rest of the world, but I have one for the business as well. So check it out and become a fan!

Stephanie LeBlanc Photography on Facebook

Now Serving the Lafayette Area! {Southern Louisiana Area Photographer}

Due to a recent relocation, I will now (hopefully) be doing a lot of work in Lafayette/Southwestern Louisiana area. Not that I wouldn’t do work out there before, just the opportunity rarely came up. And, I will still be happy to do work in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. I’m a flexible woman.

Also, you may have noticed that there have been some changes in logo/layout/etc. Soon, the website will be completely redone, and I’ll have new business cards and sell sheets. Bear with me and feel free to give feedback.

I want to expand my portfolio to include more work, so if you’re in need of a photographer for anything, I’d be happy to do it. One area that I would like to expand into is the first precious moments of a family after the birth of a child. So, if you or anyone that you know feels that those sweet memories should be captured in a creative and artistic fashion, please let me know!

And, it has been a crazy past 6 months and I can’t believe how time has flown, so I will share the cuteness that is my favorite frequent model.

Children’s Photography Flyer {Southern Louisiana Children’s Photographer}

Not that I get comments often, but if anyone out there wants to leave some, now’s the time!

I’m working on new promotional stuff (business cards, flyers, etc.) now that I’m back behind the camera.

I was thinking of this as my flyer for kids photography.

The beautiful babes on the flyer are Auds and Charlie (see previous posts) since they’re the most recent pictures I’ve done.

Thoughts? Yay? Nay? Please?

I’m working on one for weddings too, but that one will take a little longer since the hard drive with all the photos is packed up in a box until everything gets unpacked.

By the Way…

I am now back to shooting and itching to get behind the camera again. So, if you’re interested in a photo shoot for engagements, weddings, families, you name it, I’ll be happy to oblige. The crew (the husband I drag along and make carry the equip and myself) can’t wait to get out and work for you!

And, I’ll be slowly updating stuff including the website – which has lain dormant going almost a year (yikes!) - so bear with me as I do that while taking care of the babe.

WordPress Doesn’t Like Me

I haven’t been completely absent from working. On the contrary, I’ve been working on Brittany and Will’s engagements for their spring wedding next year. However, whenever I am actually at home to upload them, WordPress gives me fits and doesn’t let me upload the pictures. Bear with me, they will be up soon!