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Kerri’s Baby Belly {Phoenix Lifestyle Maternity and Newborn Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:53:33 +0000

I love shooting Maternity and newborn sessions! There is just something so beautiful about pregnancy to me. Especially with a Mama to be like Kerri. It was so fun to take Kerri’s pictures because she is so comfortable in her Baby Belly skin. Beautiful natural lighting and a sweet soon to be Big Brother made for a very fun session. Enjoy a few favorites from our time together. Cannot wait to meet little Samuel when he makes his arrival!

Paying it Forward…win a Complete Portrait Session! {Phoenix Lifestyle and Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:48:44 +0000

For those of you who follow my blog at all, you might remember that I did a Portrait Give away for a High School Senior last year. I enjoyed it so much I decided to make it a part of my Holiday traditions. But this year I wanted to do it a little bit differently. In this season of giving and in this year when so many people are hurting financially, I feel so fortunate to have a job I love and that lets me pay the bills by using my creativity. I know that hiring a professional Photographer is a huge investment and it is not in every ones reach to do so. I am so grateful to all of you who have included me as a part of your memories this year!

I would love to pay the blessings forward by gifting a complete Portrait Session including all High Resolution Images on a disk. There are no limitations this year on who can win….Nominate a family, a new or soon to be mom, or a High School Senior. Husbands, think your wife is amazing and know she has always wanted portraits done? Do you have the most amazing Mom/Dad/Best friend whom you want to give the gift of memories? Tell me all about it! What I loved last year was reading about the teens whom you love and are proud of. I am so looking forward to reading your stories this year!

Tell me about the truly wonderful person who should win a free portrait session! Tell me (in a few paragraphs please!) why this person is so wonderful and most importantly, why do you think they should win a free portrait session. These do not have to be hardship stories. Tell me about the person who makes you laugh the hardest or bakes the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. Me and my trusty nominations committee (READ: Me, my husband, my mom and my three kids!) will pick one lucky winner based on the entries. And yes, you can nominate yourself!

The What:
The winner must live here in the Phoenix metro area. Portrait session will take place between Feb 1 – March 30, 2011
The winning entry will receive a 2 hour Portrait Session at a location here in the Phoenix metro area and the entire disc of all the final, edited images (usually 30-35 per session). There is no obligation to purchase anything! Wahoo!

The Who:
Nominate someone in your life and email me as to why he/she is so wonderful and deserving of a free session. (and remember, you can nominate yourself!)
I must receive all emailed entries by Midnight PST Friday, December 10, 2010. The Winner will be announced by Noon PST here on this blog and on my Facebook page on Monday, December 13th….just in time to make this a great Holiday Gift!

The How:
Send emails to sandi@sandishipleyphotography.com. Email me your entry by the deadline. Include your own full name and contact information. Also include the name of the person you are nominating, how you know them, and why they are so deserving. If you want to include a small picture of the person you are nominating you may but it is not required! The winning entry will be emailed to make arrangements for contacting the winner. Tell a friend!

The Fine Print:
Emails MUST be received before the deadline. Entries received after Midnight on Friday 12/10/10 will not be considered. Winning person(s) must either live here in the Phoenix metro area or be able to get here and session must be completed in February or March of 2011. Dates will be scheduled according to photographers availability during those months.

That’s it! Let the nominations begin!! Again…send entries to sandi@sandishipleyphotography.com

Baby Jack {Phoenix Maternity, Newborn and Child Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:47:10 +0000

A few months ago I got to do Meredith’s Baby Belly pictures. Well sweet little Jack has arrived and went out last week for his very first photo shoot Meredith looks amazing and the obvious love that flows through this family always makes me smile. Welcome to the world, little Jack!

Here are just a few from our session. More to come soon!

Baby Ender {Phoenix Child and Family Photographer}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:25:14 +0000

My name is Sandi Shipley and I am addicted to baby toes. Seriously. I know it is a problem. I just can’t help myself. And can you blame me?

Love this little one! His itty bitty clothes are still so big on him…

Which leads me to this. Melt me!

Sweet little boy….

Such a big yawn for such a little person!

Welcome to the world, sweet little Ender! I know your parents. You are a pretty lucky little boy. Looking forward to watching you grow into those little pants and beyond!

Katy’s Baby Belly {Phoenix Maternity, Newborn, and Child Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:26:06 +0000

Well, I did this backwards! I just posted pictures of baby Sienna and went to link Katy’s maternity pictures to the post. But that’s a little hard to do when you don’t post them! In the craziness of the Holiday season I forgot to post pictures from Katy’s Baby Belly session. Which is amazing really, because one of my all time new favorite shots was from this sessions. So without further delay….here you go!!

And one of my new absolute favorite shots!!! Love this one. Big sister Charlotte has so much personality!

Baby Sienna {Phoenix Maternity and Newborn Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:54:32 +0000

Meet sweet Sienna. Last month I did Katy’s maternity session out at their home. I recently went back to meet the lovely and very tiny baby Sienna. I really enjoyed meeting this family and I have a feeling you will be seeing more of them in the future!

So here you go. A few of my favorites from our time together. Keith and Katy, it was so much fun to meet your sweet family! Have a wonderful Christmas with the girls!

Big sister Charlotte…

and one of them all together….

and we couldn’t resist using this stocking that was made for Katy…melt me!

Black Friday! {Phoenix Lifestyle and Portrait Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:10:51 +0000

I love to shop. Really and truly. I love a good day of retail therapy just as much as the next girl. Getting up at dawn, fighting lines of “get out of my way I must have it now” crazy people?? Not so much. I am instead cruising the internet happily shopping in my PJ’s, warm fuzzy slippers and a steaming cup of coffee by my side. Ah, life! There are some great deals to be had out there right now and I have been having a great time finding some! I thought it would be fun to pass some on to you with my own set of “Black Friday” offers. So here you go! But instead of expiring at midnight tonight, these are good until through the end of this year. Just ’cause I can Three to choose from…..

1. Purchase a Session Gift Certificate and and I’ll include a $100 Print credit! Know someone who has always wanted to have pictures done of themselves and their family? Let that someone know you love them by giving them a gift certificate that includes both the photo session and $100 to use toward their print orders. Gift Certificates are a beautiful and easy way to give portraiture as a gift to your friends and loved ones. The rich pearl certificate is enclosed in an equally stylish Envelopment with a Sandi Shipley Photography brochure so your gift recipient can immediately see the exceptional quality and the value of your thoughtful gift. Gift Certificates can be mailed directly to the recipient or to you to deliver in person!

2. Book a Maternity Session receive a complimentary Newborn Session!
There are few things more beautiful that a woman who’s ready to bring new life into the world! Maternity sessions are a perfect way to capture the love between two people and the excitement of starting a new chapter in your lives. Maternity sessions can be done in the privacy of your own home or on location at a favorite spot here in Phoenix. Follow up with a session capturing your precious newborn and your family together. Tiny toes grow so fast! Don’t let the newborn stage go by without creating treasured keepsakes!

3. Book a Senior Portrait Session and get a free 8×8 Album of all your images! Senior sessions are done on location and focus on all that is unique about you! Fashionista, serious Athlete or Entrepreneur in the making, tell the story of who you are with custom images. Get out of the cookie cutter plastic prop factory and do something different that you will love. Senior sessions are now booking with only a limited number of sessions available in the spring.

Email me at sandi@sandishipleyphotography.com to purchase any of the above or for more information. Happy shopping!

Cali, Tomi and Shae- 4 Week old Triplets {Phoenix Newborn, Child and Family Photographer}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:48:27 +0000

Last week I had a session with three very adorable, very tiny little girls! Meet Cali, Tomi and Shae. We planned the session on the day they turned 4 weeks old. I have never photographed triplets before and it was a complete joy! Birth weights for these little ones were 6 1/2 lbs, 5 1/2lbs and 4 3/4 lbs. Can you imagine?? Tomi and Shea are identical, down to their adorable ears! Shea is the smallest and was the most alert during our time together. Cali, little dreamer that she is, slept the entire time through. Wow, what an amazing gift! Arielle, hats off to the wonderful job you are doing with these newest little ones and fifteen month old big brother Christian! Much, much more to come, but I wanted to post a sneak peak for you and your family. Enjoy!

Baby Elias {Phoenix Child and Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:17:57 +0000

I am in LOVE. Seriously. Head over heels in love with this little boy! We had an absolute dream session on Saturday. This little guy was all giggles and smiles, chubby cheeks and little boy go, go, GO! I am sneaking out of town in just a little bit, but could not leave with at least posting one or two from our session. Sarah and Ryan, thank you so much for letting me come play with you! Here is a sneak peak of our time together. Lots more to come. Enjoy!

A new absolute favorite….

Seriously, I don’t know why I love this picture so much. I just “do”. It cracks me up…one second they are right in front of you, the next you get nothing but toes as they boogey on by!

Baby Ella {Phoenix Child and Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:46:42 +0000

Happiness is a sleeping baby, a wonderful mom and a beautiful day for pictures! Meet sweet Ella Jane. Isn’t she just the sweetest little one? I absolutely love her coloring. Wait ’till you see her eyes…so blue! I have lots more from this session to come but wanted to post a sneak peak for Mom and Dad, who I know were just as excited about these pictures! So here she is, Sweet Ella Jane…

Click on the video below if you’d like to see more of Ella Jane…