Jaguar Photos

Finally! Photos of My 2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L V8

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The Bad Kharma (aka: CAR-ma) Continues

Old theatre seating behind the now closed Aztlan Theater.

For my second photo shoot of the day, I drove my friend and her three lovely daughters to the Sante Fe Art District for it’s fabulous backdrops.  We park in the alley just to the east of Santa Fe between 10th & 9th and all pile out of the Sonata.  After taking my camera from the bag and attaching my speedlight, I thought about which equipment I needed to bring with me.  Evidently, there is too much on my mind … I put the camera strap around my head and shut the trunk.  Then I froze.  I meant to grab the camera bag.  The camera bag which contained my wallet, cell phone, and KEY TO THE CAR!  I believe I dropped the f-bomb here.

The only one with a cell phone not locked in the car was one with no minutes (texting only).  Jason was working, and Josh isn’t comfortable enough to drive downtown yet.  Greg had to wait for the guy from the dealership where Jason’s new car came from because there were more papers to be signed.

Since there was nothing else to do about it, we went ahead with the photo shoot while we waited.  That’s what we were there for, and that had to be my main focus.  Watch for photos on …behind the scenes… soon!

It didn’t hit me until later, and even then it wasn’t really for the simple fact that it happened.  Stuff happens (more so lately), and it doesn’t do any good to stress over it because in the end, it all works out somehow.  What hit me more is the fact that I had others with me who did start to get a little nervous.  Right now, all I want to do is put it in the past and forget about it.  Part of me just wants to put air in the bike tires and start using that as my mode of transportation instead of any car.  This bad Kharma has to end soon!

High School Senior Photos – Discount!

High school registration/check-in dates are upon us, and seniors are realizing that they need to get their pictures taken.  My first senior session was last Wednesday.  See more on my photography blog and on my website, Sheila Karner Photography!

I had offered $50 off a one-hour photo session, plus 10% off an entire print order, for the first five seniors to schedule.  I have three down and two to go if you’re still interested!  See my availability on my website, and contact me to schedule your photo session soon!

Senior Pictures – Unvelievable Deal!

ATTENTION: Seniors and friends & family of seniors…..

If you contact me before July 11th to schedule a one-hour photo shoot, I will waive the session fee! That’s right! Receive a one-hour photo session (one location) for FREE if you contact me before JULY 11th to schedule!

NOTE: Additional time can be scheduled beyond the one-hour session at a rate of $25 per half hour.

As always, your photos will be available to order from an online gallery within one week. I will also give you a CD with the photo of your choice to be used in your high school yearbook.

So spread the word and share my site with any seniors you know!

High School Senior Photos – Economy Holding You Back?

  It’s the end of another school year, and this year’s high school juniors are bringing home information about their senior year.  You will probably find an envelope filled with brochures, postcards, and flyers from local photographers chomping at the bit to get your senior portrait business.  You may be shocked when you see the prices quoted in this barage of information.  Well, push your jaw back into place as I let you in on a money-saving secret.

Current economy considered, this is the best time to choose a photographer in the early stages of growing a business.  Sheila Karner Photography, LLC is in that early stage!  In fact, through June 20, you can get 90 minutes for $99 – that’s a 90-minute photo session outdoors for just $99 with no outrageous photo package fees.  All images are made available online in a password-protected gallery to view and order a la carte at very affordable prices.  If you can’t book that soon, don’t worry!  Be among the first five students to book a one-hour photo session with Sheila Karner Photography and receive $50 off the normal session fee of $150, plus 10% off your entire portrait order.

How can I afford to offer my services at such discounted rates?  The question should be, “How can I afford not to offer my services at such discounted rates?”  Since I am in the early stages of growing my business, I need to build my portfolio.  So in return for your help in this respect, I can help you keep more money in your bank!

So before you decide to book the photographer with the fancy postcard advertisement, check out Sheila Karner Photography.  I have a few bells and whistles of my own.  They may not be as big and shiny, but they still make noise!

Photography – Family, High School Seniors, Weddings

See my website: Sheila Karner Photography

My New Website: Sheila Karner Photography

Sheila Karner Photography is up and running. I’m still making adjustments, and it will require constant updating, so bookmark and come back again and again!

St. Louis & Back

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Photography Website

I started yet another website.  At the urging and near instance of my friend, Sara, I took the first steps towards marketing my photography.  My first objective is to make photos of the SCTC theater groups available for purchase.  We’ll see where it goes from there!

I added a page to the right that links to the website, S. Karner Photography.

D.U.H. Photo Shoot

Check out my Flickr account to see some of the photos from today’s shoot.  D.U.H. is a group from SCTC, and it stands for Defying Ugly Habits.  It’s a group of four teenage girls who tour elementary schools with the purpose of teaching young kids to make the right decisions.

Being the official photographer for SCTC is helping me gain more experience.  Sara is urging me to turn this into something monetarily rewarding, and I’m starting to think maybe I should.  I have enough photos to put together a website, a brochure, and flyers.  The only real issue is fitting it in somewhere!  Could I possibly wear one more hat in addition to a full-time job (with its fairly steady overtime), serving on the board of directors and as photographer for SCTC, serving on a worship team at church, and being a wife, mother, and home manager?  I would most definitely have to utilize my Outlook Calendar to its fullest potential and schedule my time wisely!  I do use it now, but I usually don’t have to rely on it heavily to get me through my weeks.