Beach family session at Fort Macon, NC. Storyboards/Collage

My clients are saying they have problems picking out pictures from their sessions because they like them all.  But most people don’t want to put 35, or so, pictures on a wall. So recently I sat down and made sure all of my templates were made available in my photo cart.

It makes it very easy for my clients to pick one and then add on which photos they want to use, and then place the order, along with their other prints. Without having to email me back and forth!   I love this process, and the past two days, I sold FIVE 10×20 collages.   They do take about an hour to put together, but I don’t charge extra for it.  In general, I avoid “extra fees” because it makes life more complicated, and I don’t think we need more of that.

Here’s two of the collages I’ve made so far,

Copyright©Linda Zelnio Photography 2009

Copyright©Linda Zelnio Photography 2009

June wedding

I second shoot with the amazingly talented local Beaufort wedding photographer, Scott Taylor.    It’s such a privilidge to shoot with someone that has 20+  years of experience.  If you book a large wedding with him, you get me as an extra bonus

Anyway, you want to see pictures, right?   Here’s a few.

Booking your Beach session, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Outer Banks

Hello beach goers!    Welcome to the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast.   The water is already warm,  and the surf is right.  The weather is….well, a little finicky.  It can rain, storm, be sunny, a clear – all on the same day!

I have had increased inquiries of beach sessions each week and  I have noticed that many clients contact me the same week they are staying at the beach in their rentals.   You know I would love to photograph your beach portraits!    However, if it is possible, it would be best if you try to find your photographer a couple of weeks ahead.   I try to allott TWO days during the week for your session, one that will act as a back-up, in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.   Also, it’s easier to plan ahead and find you a good location for your particular needs, but also it’s to make sure I’m actually available that week.    Thanks and I see you out there!

News news news

So I have a couple of new things to share.  I have been helping out our excellent, local, wedding photographer Scott Taylor  twice and we make a good team.  As you may know, I do not actually take on Weddings myself.  My life as a stay-at-home mom and doing my own events and portrait sessions keeps me on my feet anyway!

I’d like to share a few from the pass two wedding receptions I’ve helped out at.

Reception April 23rd

Reception April 30th

A few recent favorites from May, 2009

Emerald Isle family event session, Saturday April 11th.

Wow!  Did we luck out with the weather!   It was cloudy but 75F…and the day before and the day after was much colder, so the Gods were certainly smiling upon us that day.   What a fun session.  This was my largest family session I’ve done but it was SO much fun!   5 families,  20 people total.   Emerald Isle near the pier.  The clouds were gorgeous too.

I have so many pictures to sort out and edit, but here is one of  my  favorite shots from the event.

A few recent captures….

Thanks for all the praise on my new website,  I really appreciate it.

My blog has been a bit neglected since I moved and started renovating our new house!    But I wanted to share a few with you all.

New Website is up and running!

My new website is now officially published and please surf in and check it out!   It’s so pretty and easy to navigate, not to mention that the photos can be displayed larger too.   www.lindazelnio.com

Valentine’s Day special! Mini session $50.

Book a session for your Valentine Day’s card!   $50 for a mini-session – 45 minutes.

You’ll receive 25 complementary Valentine greeting cards with your session at no extra charge!  Value of $80. (One pose, one card template)

Book soon,  special expires February 7th.

I am accepting bookings for fall/winter/spring! Fun and Colorful!

Hey y’all, I just wanted to make it clear that I am now accepting bookings from clients in the Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Pine Knoll Shores, Beaufort and all over the Carteret County area!

I will give my first 10 high school Seniors a complementary 8×10 print, along with one set of Wallets!

Here is my vision:  Instead of doing the standard, kind of boring, all wearing white on the beach, I want to see the family members wearing either different shades of pastel – or different shirts in prime colors!

Such as, daddy wearing baby blue, mommy purple, daughter pink, son apple green…or in whatever combination.  I want it to be fun!  Sparkle with color in all that light colored beach sand!   Make your photo stand out a little, colors are in!

I also plan to purchase a special basket(s) to use for placing babies in, I recently did a baby-in-basket session and boy, did he like it.     Also, lets not forget that a child’s room or the parents bed or couch could be a perfect place to have a nice, candid & lifestyle portrait created!     There’s many nooks and crannies in a house that I can make a shoot work, as long as there’s at least two or three different props/location.

Parks works very well to have a session at, even a field with tall grass makes for creative and exciting portraits.

For high school Seniors I plan to execute the shoot in the Urban style, with textures, old cars, old run-down locations….. funky old houses….you name it, it’s all about you and what you as a Teen like.   I want to you dress up, in your prom dress…. or in an old pair of jeans, with a glamorous top.  It’s about making the location and the subject to create a contrast of interest!   If you are into music – bring your guitar or whatever it is you like to your session, or if you are into sports – bring your gear and we’ll work from there.

Can you tell I’m excited?  I’m really excited about moving to a new location and get to know my new clients and their families.

I will be able to start doing some photographs for you around September 15th!  So head over to my website www.lindazelnio.com right now and check it out, and contact me if you want to  book with me.

Thanks!