A fresh 48 session is done within the first 48 hours after your baby is born. Typically done in the hospital room to capture your first few hours/days with your brand new baby. A baby changes so quickly, this is your chance to still capture your first days together without hiring a photographer for the actual birth. Sometimes baby’s bath can be postponed and done during your fresh 48 session as well. Delaying babies first bath is actually becoming highly recommended.  New sisters and brothers can meet baby during this time as well as the rest of your family! This gives  Mom and Dad a chance to rest right after baby is born, and possibly even shower and put on that cute new robe that will look adorable in photos I am in love with fresh 48 sessions… day light is GORGEOUS. Trust me. I can move and position baby and pose all while everything still happens naturally. This time is such a blur for families, document it.

So here’s the deal, these sessions are priced at 600.00. including all images and video clips. You may add on a slideshow for an additional 150.00. However, I really really want to push for more fresh 48 sessions, SO for now, Fresh 48 sessions will be given at a discounted price of 500.00 including slideshow. That’s a big deal.

Click the link below to book.

Book here

Back on track… I hired an assistant, purchased a custom made logo for fresh re-branding of my business and in the works of a small studio space in my home. Complete with a barn wood wall. I would say that blessed is an understatement.

In 2015 I have learned to say NO. It’s hard. I love my people and I hate to turn anyone away. BUT. In order to not burn myself and resent my job, I have finally learned to say no. So, in 2016 please don’t take it personally. I have set a number of sessions per month I will take on, including births. I am planning on taking on two sessions per month free of cost to those in need. I really do love to give my services as a gift to those I love, I wish I could make a living to provide for my family by just giving and helping. Unfortunately we all know that’s just not possible

Personally this year, I have learned that LOVE IS a choice. You choose to love those around you regardless of their imperfections. Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. and then its amazing again. and in between the amazing and the awful, it’s ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That’s just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful ordinary life. And it’s breathtakingly beautiful. -L.R. Knost.

Anyway, thank you for 2015! Happy New Year.

*Adoption will also be eligible for complimentary sessions.

  You can nominate you or someone you know by simply emailing me. Anyone can have a session. No one will be turned away, if I am full for the month, I will refer you to another photographer. There is no age limit.

Please include the following in your email:

Your name:

Name of person you would like to have a session:

Age:

Story/diagnosis:

Be Still.

Having hope will give you courage.

Then she sends me this…

I was beyond happy for her. They SO deserved this. I prayed and hoped for a beautifully healthy pregnancy for her, and then I prayed I would make it down to Tennessee for her birth. I was SO nervous.  I didn’t want to miss this. I wanted so bad to be there for her. She planned an all natural birth and to labor at home for as long as possible. Did I mention how nervous I was that I would miss this? Ah. Nerve wracking!

The last week in July came around… I was leaving for vacation August 1st so we both began to panic lol.  A few days later, Hayley text me and says she thinks its the beginning signs of labor. After a few hours and timing contractions, she was pretty confident this was it. I left Columbus Ohio and headed to her. its a 6 hour drive so I was hoping we timed this right. Hayley lives almost an hour away from the hospital so we met each other there when she decided it was time to head there. Talk about perfect timing…

 She labored beautifully. In fact, it was the most gorgeous labor I have ever seen. Honestly. I left this birth feeling so full

Doula Heidi – Expecting New Life Birth Services

Hayley Stell Photography

I can’t thank you enough Hayley and Matt for trusting me with Lennons Birth Day. I am so proud of both of you, congrats on your gorgeous family.

<3

In March a momma contacted me to possibly photograph her birth. We met beforehand and had everything set and ready to go for November when she was due. November 18th to be exact! On August 11th Momma contacted me to let me know she had severe pre-eclampsia and would be delivering very soon. At 26 weeks, this isn’t what anyone expects to hear. On August 18th, Miss Noa was born weighing in at 1lb. 8oz. and 13 inches long. Breathing on her own I might add! Today Noa (also known as Tinkerbell on her nicu floor ;)) met her big brother “Peter Pan” for the very first time. The moment was incredible… I want to do more of this! I want to be in the nicu more often. I really do have THE best job. How many people get to witness this? I am so blessed.

Keep fighting baby Noa! We are all cheering for you!!

I have to add… Noa is doing WONDERFUL! She is a trooper. Even breathing on her own!

His very first glance at her.

This is the exact moment he asked to hold her hand. <3

 Patiently waiting to hold his baby sister for the first time!

And just like that… heart melts. Meet Tinkerbell and Peter Pan.

She is SO beautiful. I can’t wait to watch her grow!

<3

See? All the gorgeousness?! My heart explodes when I see these!

]]> https://blog.sarahshambaughphoto.com/?feed=rss2&p=2631 0 https://blog.sarahshambaughphoto.com/?p=2417 https://blog.sarahshambaughphoto.com/?p=2417#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:03:40 +0000 http://blog.sarahshambaughphoto.com/?p=2417 If you know me, I am a huge advocate of our Military, past and present. My husband deployed twice during his time in the United States Marine Corps. Long story short, his second deployment was brutal. I was 7 months pregnant expecting our first, when I received a phone call that he and 3 others were seriously injured and 1 had lost his life. All I knew was that he was “ok” and was being transported to another base for treatment, and that he would call me when he could. I was horrified. I was sad, and scared. I had so many emotions running through my mind. I finally heard from him a few hours later. I could tell in his voice he wasn’t ok. He sounded weak and tired, sad and lost. A suicide bomber had attacked his unit. Killing one of this brothers and seriously injuring 4 others, himself included. Anyway, since this day in Iraq, life is a constant struggle for him. For me. and our family. PTSD is so real. So many young men and women don’t get the help they need after going through such traumatic events after a war. Himself included. A few weeks ago we went to see Marcus Luttrell author of Lone Survivor speak during his Patriot Tour. The book and movie were incredible, and if you haven’t seen it you need to. Every. SINGLE. American needs to see it. It left me speechless, and even though I wasn’t there on that day (January 19th 2008) in Iraq. I have heard stories and seen photos, but nothing will ever compare to what REALLY  happens over there. This movie is the closest thing to real you can get. I sat with my hand over my mouth the entire time. In disbelief and shock. I cried…a lot… I couldn’t believe my eyes. During Luttrell’s speech last night, he promised you would leave inspired, and we did.

My husband still lives with lots of questions and regrets on his heart. They weigh heavier than you could ever imagine. I think something that has helped in the last few months had been TALKING about it. Talking to others that understand, went through it, and can relate. and realize it’s OK to be hurt inside and admit to it. The hurt is silent. Something you don’t see on the outside. His next step is to build an Organization to help wounded warriors, both mentally and physically. My next goal is to help him.

Back tracking just a bit to right before we saw Mr. Luttrell speak, we ran into a guy as we were finishing up dinner at Planks. Listening to him talk, Paul and his Lt. put two and two together and realized they had met this guy before. Months and months ago. His name is Justin Kuhel. He was in another unit in the Marines and actually HELPED my husbands unit over in Iraq on THAT day.  Born and raised here in Columbus, once he was out of the Marines be began going to school to be a medic (small world!) as well. Recently graduated from Medic school, he is now taking some time to WALK across the country to raise money for veterans. My heart dropped. I instantly looked up his organization on Facebook as I listened to him talk, he gave me goosebumps. My husband wants to start his own organization. This just gave him that final push.

I knew inside my next step was going to be to help him. In some way.

PLEASE visit his page, “like it” and learn more about WHY he did  I hope this touches your heart like it did mine. Show him the support he deserves!

MARCH ACROSS AMERICA

Shew. That was A LOT. and if you took the time to read it, thank you. My next step… I want YOU, to help ME, help THEM.

With that being said, I will host a day of mini sessions. By donations ONLY. 100% of proceeds will go toward “The March Across America”

Each Session will be 15 minutes long. and have a vintage Red, White and Blue theme if you choose. You will have these back before July 4th. Each session MUST have a donation of AT LEAST 30.00. PLEASE pay it forward and  donate more if you are able. It’s the least you can do to give back. Please be kind and remember WHY we are holding these sessions. Typically we charge 100.00 for a simple 15 minute mini session.  All we ask is that you help us raise as much money as possible. Let’s see how much money we can raise! I am so passionate about this. I can only hope and pray each of you will be just as passionate with me.

My Goal: I have a goal to raise $2,000.00. Tasha Braniff of Tasha Braniff Photography will be co-hosting this with me in order to double the profit. If we schedule 20(ish) sessions each. and each person pays an estimated 50.00 each. (some more and some less) We will reach our goal.

Next I am going to seek local vendors who would like to “donate or sponsor” something. Below is a list of things we are looking for:

-Cookies

-Cake pops

-Vintage red white and blue fabric

-Props (if you are interested in donating some sort of prop, please feel free to ask if it may be needed. These will be borrowed and returned to you at a later time)

Please contact me if you are interested in donating!

Location of sessions will be announced.

There is no greater hero than those that serve.

“The Field of Heroes is a spectacular visual display of 3,000+ American flags. The 3′ x 5′ flags stand 8 feet tall in perfect rows and columns across a field of green. The field is set up so that visitors can walk among the flags, reading dedications and reflecting upon their personal heroes.

This year a group of my closest friends and family members will also run the 5k honoring our heroes. You should too  

http://www.fieldofheroes.org/index.htm

It really is an incredible thing to witness! Within the next few days I will be posting another REALLY exciting announcement! Check back!

Check out her Facebook page, and make sure you “like” it. You won’t be disappointed.

https://www.facebook.com/zassystreasuresanddesign

THIS phenomenal location is where we will hold our 2014 Spring Mini Sessions this year on April 26th compliments of Zassy’s Treasures and design!

Oh my gosh we are jumping with excitement.

She is letting us pick through what we want to use. This couldn’t be more perfect!

(The above photo isn’t the exact set-up we will have, we will be using a bed, lots of barn doors, chairs, a teepee, and anything you can imagine! This right here is a photographers dream!)

You can check out her Etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZassysTreasures