Happy New Year!

I want to wish all my clients, friends, and family that follow my work a Happy New Year! and say a special Thank-You for an awesome 2010! In looking back I did 135- families, children, newborns; 19 seniors, and 14 wedding! What a year! I thank God everyday for truly allowing me to do something I truly love. 2011 is bringing many changes to Kristi Shanks Photography.

The first major change is that I am now going to a "package" for all family, child, newborn, & maternity pictures. So what this means basically is that the CD is no longer optional, it's now included with every package.
2011 Package Pricing
Newborn Package:
1 Hour Session
1(8x10), 2(5x7), 8 wallets
Image CD (30+images) with printable rights
$175.00

1-2 Children Package:
1 Hour Session
1(8x10), 2(5x7)
Image CD (30+images) with printable rights
$175.00

Family Session (up to 7 people):
1 Hour Session
1(8x10), 2(5x7)
Image CD (30+images) with printable rights
$185.00

Maternity Package:
1 Hour Session
1(8x10), 2(5x7)
Image CD (25+images) with printable rights
$150.00

Large Family (8+) Package:
1.5 Hour Session
2(8x10), 4(5x7)
Image CD (30+images) with printable rights
$215.00

The other major change is that Kristi Shanks Photography will be getting a new website and blog very soon, I will let you know when it's up and running. Lastly, KSP is now offering Credit Card Services for totals $175 or more!
I will be at the BeBee Bridal Show Jan. 9th, 2011. So I am busy getting things ready. I am looking for 5 more wedding in 2011 so if you know of anyone getting married let them know about my work!

I'm off tomorrow to Aberdeen to photograph my last wedding for 2010 on New Year's Eve! I'm a little worried about the weather so if you could say a little prayer for safe travels, that would be wonderful.

Blessings- Kristi

Byrne Family

You are officially the first couple I have photographed from England! I just love your accents. I am so happy I could get you in while your oldest sons was home for Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful New Years. These pictures are great, many to hang on the walls here! God Bless- Kristi

Bissoon Family

I feel like I've seen you a lot lately! Little Kennedy was a pro for her family session, it think it helped that she was at my studio twice in the last 2 weeks. Big brother Devin was a typical 2 year old, very curious and didn't care much for my camera. A couple bribes, some silly faces, and tickles got him to crack a few smiles. Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! Kristi

Mauszycki Family

I was glad the weather was good for you to travel from Mitchell for your family session, thank goodness it wasn't last weekend (blizzard). After a little outfit mishap at the beginning of the session, things went by so fast. Both the kids were so photogenic and loved getting their pictures taken, which made it a ton easier for all of us. I'm so glad I ran into you at the Carrie Underwood concert a few weeks ago, who knew writing my name on a napkin would turn into to wonderful photo-shoot. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Kristi

Kennedy- 7 months old

I love your hugh brown eyes! I am so glad we had you come back for another session. The first time you wanted nothing to do with the studio or my camera, but when you came back a week later what a difference! I got to photograph a happy, smily little girl. Tons of awesome pictures. It was very hard to choose what to post. A few of these are from her first session, you probably will be able to tell the difference just by her facial expressions. God Bless- Kristi

Jill, Matt, & Little Kaitlyn

I had such a good time getting to you know all. Little Kaitlyn is just adorable and did very well for her first family photo session. It is always hard to position little ones (she is 2 months old) in family pictures so they are visible and yet not awkward looking. I think we managed very well. In a few she even looks a few month older when she is pretending to sit up on the table. I'll say a prayer for your dad, Jill. Hope you have a very memorable first Christmas with Kaitlyn. Blessings- Kristi

Dawson & Dylan

I love taking pictures for return clients. It always amazing me how they've changed since I've last seen them. These two was not exceptions. I took Dawson's newborn picture back in July, so he's sitting up. Where does the time go? I got a work out with these two, but of course it was worth it when I looked at the pictures. The last picture I though I'd show you the difference between an unedited picture and an edited picture. You can see that the scratches are all gone, eyes are brighter, and colors more vivid. All of the pictures you see on my blog, galleries and on the CD's are fully edited images. Hoping you all have a very Merry Christmas- Blessings Kristi

Berg Family

This is probably the most I have squeezed into my studio this year. It went really well, except one of the little ones wasn't feeling very well so we are going to finish the session in a few weeks. Just though I'd get a few posted. Blessings- Kristi