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Three Generation Family Session! {Phoenix Lifestyle Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:51:07 +0000

Had so much fun with this beautiful family right after the holidays! We met on a very chilly morning and every one was a great sport. So many great ones to post! Thank you Katy for inviting me to come capture your family together

The Coon Family {Phoenix Lifestyle Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:26:17 +0000

Oh how I loved shooting with this family! Just a little bit of love and laughter going on here This is actually one of Sarah’s teachers and his lovely family. This was a fun way to say thank you to them for all the hours they pour into teaching and all they have done for my kids. So thank you, Adam and Missy! It was such a pleasure to spend this time with you both. I loved getting to know you outside of the classroom. Have a wonderful summer and see you next year!

This is how the kids interpreted “Go cuddle with your Mom and Dad!” Ha! SO cute!

Hmmmm, I think Dad must be a superhero.

Amuso Family and Tyler’s Senior Portraits {Phoenix High School Senior Portrait Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:42:45 +0000

I did not want to let the day get away without posting pictures from a very fun recent session. Last year I got the chance to meet Andrea and her Grand daughter, Alexys. This year I got to shoot Tyler’s Senior pictures and meet the rest of the cousins! Andrea was the winner of the free Portrait giveaway I did this year. It was great fun to spend an afternoon with all of them. Here are a few favorites from our time together!

The Lambesis Family {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:55:03 +0000

Happy Saturday everyone! I am heading out of town for the weekend but wanted to share these super sweet images from a recent session. Meet the beautiful Lambesis family! I had such a great time during our session. Who can resist a dog named Amanda, girls in pretty Christmas dresses and the joy of a family playing together?! I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed taking them! Merry Christmas!

The Simpson Family Session {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:15:51 +0000

Laughter, hill rolling and tickle fights…oh my! Meet the lovely and playful Simpson Family. We met downtown Phoenix on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a Holiday session and had a great time. Here are a few of my favorites from their session. Enjoy!

Lovely big sister…

Really, are these eyelashes fair?? And such a little ham to boot…

The family all together…

These two were great together!

Thank you, Simpson family for letting me share this part of the Holiday with you!

2010 Portrait Give Away Winner is…. {Phoenix Family Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:46:08 +0000

Okay, it is way past noon and I am late getting this posted! I have been knocked out with a cold today (Oh, the irony!) but I wanted to let you know who the winner is before the day got away. If my head were not filled with cotton balls I would write a nice long post about the winner. Argh. So, with out further delay…Drum roll please….

Congratulations, Andrea Amuso! I know, I know. You wrote me to nominate your grandson Tyler. But that’s the fun of having your own blog, you get to bend the rules a little bit when needed. Andrea, I have watched the way you have loved your grand kids, how you lift them both up and do all you can to provide for them. I have seen the way you help others and I wanted to honor you for all you do. Thank you for writing in to tell me about Tyler. You may use your Portrait Session any way you wish Happy Holidays and Congratulation!! I will be in touch soon…

The Hill Family Holiday Session {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photographer}

Sandi Shipley — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:29:30 +0000

I love the Holidays, really I do. I love getting to share this season with these wonderful families. It just makes my heart happy to be able to capture these moments. This past weekend I got to go hang out with the very fun, very beautiful Hill Family. And this was the result…

A new favorite…

Merry Christmas, Hills! Thank you for letting me share this day with you

The Gift of….BLING!

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:00:37 +0000

Okay, I fully admit it. I am a girly girl. I love Jewelry, love to shop, love things sparkly and pretty and feminine! So when thinking of my favorite gift ideas a little bit of Bling is always at the top of my list. So what to get for the girl who has everything? How about something fun and playful? Just because you can! Here are a few of my favorite places on line to shop for a lovely trinket. Or two. Or… Well you get the idea!

What every female photographer needs….

a lovely gold camera charm to complete her shooting outfit. This lovely trinket can be found on the Tiffany website. Hmmm, I think I’d like mine in my stocking please. Ha! Or how about this one…

Isn’t this so cute? I love this little necklace! Welcome to the wonderful world of Etsy. I found this little necklace here. I love these little vintage pieces. Go ahead, do a search for Camera jewelry. Bet you will find something you will love!

Looking for something other than Camera Jewelry? How about one of these lovely charm necklaces from Stella and Dot?

Sigh. I just love Stella and Dot. So much so that I actually became a Stylist so I could afford my addiction. Seriously. I love layering a charm necklace or two with some of their vintage pieces. Like this ring and earrings…

So many fun things to look at, so little time. Well at least there are 21 more shopping days to go. Happy Holidays!

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

Fun with Friends {Phoenix Family Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:07:20 +0000

Well, well well…after taking several months off, I am back to post the start of the Holiday sessions for 2010! There is no better way to kick off my holiday season than by taking pictures of some very good friends. So, without further ado…the lovely Waddell family!