Yearly Archives: 2009

three…two…one…woosh! | the new blog unveiling

What’s that wooshing sound? That’s the sound of the unveiling of the new, improved Megan Squires Photography blog! I said I would make you all wait until the first of the year, but truth is that I just couldn’t wait any longer! I’ve had my gorgeous new logo (courtesy of Tiffany over at On the Spot Studio) for about a month now and it’s been killing me to use my old one when I’ve had this new creation waiting in the wings. So wait no more…Ta-da!

Don’t you just love the new logo? And the new blog, love that too, right? Look up at the images fading in and out on the top…pretty spiffy, wouldn’t you agree? And the larger pictures within the post–love it! I just can’t stop admiring it all. I feel so branded (not like a cow being tattooed with a flaming hot rod but more “everything looks and flows together so completely, like one total package” branded.) Everything matches now from my website, to my blog, to my contracts, even down to my gorgeous packaging for my prints (pictures of that soon!). It feels so nice to be organized–like a spring cleaning of sorts. Out with the old, in with the new.

Along with all this “newness” I have some exciting features over at the website (www.megansquires.com). There is now a nifty client section which allows you to not only view your images online, but order them as well. No more downloading a document, tediously filling it out and emailing it back. Now all of your friends and family can view your pictures in a password protected gallery and order their prints there on the spot. So streamlined–love it! I’m also super excited about my new price list which includes some fantastic new products that I’ll be offering in 2010! Custom leather albums, gorgeous wall art options, beautiful image boxes…I’ve got it all. I’m finishing up a detailed product guide that will have images of each product as well as pricing information. I love that as a custom photographer I can offer these items that are truly that–custom. And boy are they gorgeous!

So be sure to add the blog to your Google Reader as I’ll be posting frequently over the next few weeks with new products, an upcoming contest, and of course new session sneak peeks! Speaking of, I had the best session yesterday with an adorable two year old. Seriously, two year olds are supposed to be difficult to photograph but this cutie pie made it sooo easy. Here’s a teaser for now…I’ll have the rest of the session later this week.blog-1

Merry Christmas! | sacramento family photographer

I’ve been absent from the blog for a while, but that’s been intentional. See, behind the scenes I’ve been quite a busy bee. Getting lots of things ready for my business for the new year. Just wait…it’s going to be awesome. I promise. In fact I can hardly wait. But I set January 1st as my unveiling, so we’ll all have to wait just a bit longer.

But there is one thing that really couldn’t wait, so I had to pop on the blog one last time for 2009. This time of year gets so busy with shopping, wrapping, visiting friends and family, eating (and eating, and eating) and spreading holiday cheer. All good things. Most of them great things. But in the middle of all the busyness it might be easy to overlook the greatest thing of all. That on that night many, many years ago God came down to dwell with humanity in the form of a tiny little baby, wrapped in cloths and placed in a manger. The greatest promise given to man, that we might have eternal life through the gift of Jesus. This is the reason I celebrate.

I wish you all a very, merry Christmas. I thank each one of you for being a part of my life this past year–see you all in 2010!

three girls | folsom family photographer

A few days late, but better late than never, right? My poor blog is being neglected as I get galleries ready, packages shipped, and holiday cards created. But there is no way I could forget to post this session. {M} is my bible study leader for my mom’s group that meets on Tuesday mornings and I just love her. She and I have many similar personality traits so I always know that she gets me. I was so excited when she asked to get on my calendar because I knew it would be such a fun session with her three beautiful daughters and I was right! We met by the river and got the traditional family images but toward the end of the session we let the girls do their own thing and I’m so happy with what we captured. I wish I could fit it all on the blog but I’ll have to limit it to just a few.

Their gorgeous family.blog-2And their three beautiful girls.blog-1blog-3blog-41Having a little fun.blog-51I can only imagine how much fun it must be to grow up as one of three sisters. blog-6{D} family–thank you so much for meeting up with me last weekend. I had a great time and will have SO many more images for your gallery soon! Enjoy!

giving is awesome | sacramento photographer

givingisawesome900x100This holiday season I’m so excited to be a part of something greater than myself–a group of photographers coming together to give back to their communities. In 2008, photographers worldwide donated $565,000 worth of photography to deserving families who could otherwise not afford their services. This year the goal is to donate $1,000,000 and I can’t wait to help them meet that goal.

This is where I need your help.

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would truly cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $1,000 worth, to be exact. A complimentary session, digital files of their images, as well as a custom image box filled with 5×7 prints of each image. What a great gift to give. And it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a complimentary photography session. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside within 60 miles of the Sacramento area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story: megan@megansquires.com by Friday, December 18th.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve so spread the word and get your nominations in! I can’t wait to read all of your entries! Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.


And because a post isn’t a post without a picture, here is one of my greatest gifts–my precious four year old, Jacob.blog-19

a few for now | sacramento portrait photographer

It seems so fitting that my last post was all about me catching up on things…because I’ve managed to “catch” something else…the flu. Yep. Just in time for Thanksgiving (which we will be hosting at our house for the next four days.) Oh well. At least I don’t have any sessions scheduled and my family loves me–snotty nose and all.

And another person who loves me through thick and thin is Anjuli. She’s one of my best friends from high school and has known me through it all. All the ups and downs that life can throw at you and she and I have remained close through it. A couple of weeks ago Brad and I managed to get away for an afternoon with Anjuli and Ryan to explore the Amador wine country and I just knew I had to bring my camera along. This couple + gorgeous fall colors = the perfect picture.blog-18I just love this next one–every woman wants their man to look at them that way and I love that I got it on film!
blog-26Aren’t they adorable?

blog-36Anjuli–I hope you love the pics! I have some more that I’m working on and I’ll let you know as soon as they are ready. In the meantime, enjoy!