Sandi Shipley Photography » Baby Bellies

Meredith & Andy {Phoenix Maternity, Newborn, and Child Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:12:01 +0000

I was really excited when Meredith contacted me a few months back to schedule her Maternity session for this spring. The day of her session arrived…but so did the rain clouds! So we rescheduled for a few weeks out. The rain showed up AGAIN. Meredith was great. She really wanted a bright sunny day so we just rescheduled for another two weeks out. Low and behold, no rain clouds. But a sick little girl. (Mine!) We ended up having to reschedule about 4 times before we actually met up this past Sunday for her session! A true Murphy’s Law of events may have preceded her actual session, but our time together was lovely! The sun was shining, the day was breezy and warm and Meredith was absolutely radiant.

Andy, Meredith’s husband of three years, was a riot. He had us laughing the whole time. But the thing I will remember most about this session was they way he looked at her. My, oh my. Andy looked at Meredith like she was the most beautiful, amazing, funny, intelligent woman on the face of the planet. Every woman should be looked at like that at least once in her life. I had a great time spending time with them and I am so looking forward to meeting their new little boy when he makes his appearance! Until then, enjoy just a few favorites from her Baby Belly session…

Life Lessons from 2009 {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:30:21 +0000

I have taken off a good month after the busy holiday season and am just getting back into the routine of working again. Kids are all back in school, life has settled down a bit and the glow of the Holiday season has passed. As I was looking through the pictures I have taken this passed year I was struck by a few beautiful things. I would call them the simple Life Lessons I have learned from all of you as we have spent time together! Thank you to my wonderful, amazing clients, family and friends who have let me follow them around with my camera. I am looking forward to all 2010 has to offer this year and pray your cup will be filled to overflowing with all of God’s blessings!

I put together a little video of some of my favorite pictures from 2009. Enjoy!

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!

Anne’s Baby Belly {Phoenix Maternity and Newborn Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:41:28 +0000

I love, love, LOVE doing maternity sessions! I love how hopeful mom’s-to-be are for their children. I love how pregnancy can allow you to celebrate your own beautiful body in a way that seems so much harder to do during any other season. Meet beautiful Anne. She is having her first son, a baby boy, in December. The nursery is all done. Baby showers are happening and life is sweet. Anne and hubby did GREAT during their session! Thank you for asking me to come capture these images of beautiful you!

Michelle’s Baby Ella Belly

Sandi Shipley — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:27:30 +0000

My friend Michelle came by a few days before her C-Section was scheduled to take a few shots of her Baby belly. She had her 2 sons with her and we had a sweet morning getting some quick shots of her last few days of pregnancy. The boys were so sweet! Kissing her belly and talking about how excited they were to meet their new sister. Baby Ella has made her appearance and I’ll be doing her pictures next week. Can’t wait!