April 25, 2016
2016 Shoot to Fight Cancer - win a photo session from Finian Road!
One of my most favorite times of the year -- the Shoot to Fight Cancer! Finian Road Image & Design (previously known as Shelley Mauss Photography) is celebrating 10 years this year -- and there are images in this promo spanning all the way back to 2006!
If you want to win a photo session from Finian Road, here's your chance! Only 100 tickets are available, and the winner will be chosen on May 4, 2016! Don't miss out!
For more details: www.connollys-crew.org/finianroad
November 29, 2015
CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: HALF OFF FINIAN ROAD SESSIONS
The Finian Road Image Experience
One hour shoot
Up to 100 high resolution digital negatives delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. Location at the client's choice throughout the Puget Sound. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2016, no expiration.
CYBER MONDAY PRICING IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH 11:59 pm ON 11/30/15
The price is based on where the shoot takes place:
Local Shoot:$425 + tax CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: $212.50 + tax
If the shoot is near Rainier (where we are based), it will take place in one of the following counties: Thurston, Pierce, Lewis County
Regional Shoot:$475 + tax CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: $237.50 + tax
If the shoot is not adjacent to Rainier (a bit further out), it will take place in one of the following counties: Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, King, Snohomish, or Island County
One hour shoot
Up to 100 high resolution digital negatives delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. Location at the client's choice throughout the Puget Sound. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2016, no expiration.
CYBER MONDAY PRICING IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH 11:59 pm ON 11/30/15
The price is based on where the shoot takes place:
Local Shoot:
If the shoot is near Rainier (where we are based), it will take place in one of the following counties: Thurston, Pierce, Lewis County
Regional Shoot:
If the shoot is not adjacent to Rainier (a bit further out), it will take place in one of the following counties: Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, King, Snohomish, or Island County
A Finian Road Mini Session
35 minute shoot in Thurston, Pierce or Lewis County:$300 + tax CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: $150.00 + tax
20-30 high resolution images delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2016, no expiration.
35 minute shoot in Thurston, Pierce or Lewis County:
20-30 high resolution images delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2016, no expiration.
November 30, 2014
Finian Road Sessions
The Finian Road Image Experience
One hour shoot
Up to 100 high resolution digital negatives delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. Location at the client's choice throughout the Puget Sound. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2015, no expiration.
The price is based on where the shoot takes place:
Local Shoot: $425 + tax
If the shoot is near Rainier (where we are based), it will take place in one of the following counties: Thurston, Pierce, Lewis County
Regional Shoot: $475 + tax
If the shoot is not adjacent to Rainier (a bit further out), it will take place in one of the following counties: Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, King, Snohomish, or Island County
One hour shoot
Up to 100 high resolution digital negatives delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. Location at the client's choice throughout the Puget Sound. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2015, no expiration.
The price is based on where the shoot takes place:
Local Shoot: $425 + tax
If the shoot is near Rainier (where we are based), it will take place in one of the following counties: Thurston, Pierce, Lewis County
Regional Shoot: $475 + tax
If the shoot is not adjacent to Rainier (a bit further out), it will take place in one of the following counties: Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, King, Snohomish, or Island County
A Finian Road Mini Session
35 minute shoot in Thurston, Pierce or Lewis County
The mini sessions are $300. 20-30 high resolution images delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2015, no expiration.
35 minute shoot in Thurston, Pierce or Lewis County
The mini sessions are $300. 20-30 high resolution images delivered via digital transfer with a release to print for personal use. The gift certificates are able to be used to schedule shoots beginning in January 2015, no expiration.
April 1, 2013
The 2013 Shoot to Fight Cancer is LIVE!
THE GRAND PRIZE
For the last five years, I have donated a photo shoot from Finian Road and raffled it off to benefit the American Cancer Society. More than $8150 has been raised from the tickets sold for the Shoot to Fight Cancer. I introduce this year's Shoot to Fight Cancer. A photo shoot with your fam from Finian Road + the digital negatives + two beautiful gallery-wrapped 16x20 canvas of your two favorite images from the shoot...all while fighting cancer at the same time!
You can use the shoot yourself, or give it away as a gift (and you would be the best gift giver EVER!).
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
100% of every dollar from every ticket goes to support the life-saving work of the American Cancer Society...saving lives and creating more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, finding cures and by fighting back.HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
- Go to our online website for the Relay For Life. You'll see our sweet baby Alexander, dreaming of a cancer-free world.
- Click on the orange button "DONATE NOW" button under our names.
- Enter the amount you wish to donate under "select gift amount": $100 buys you 4 tickets, $75 buys you three tickets, $50 buys you two tickets, and $25 buys you 1 ticket. And you can always buy more than 4!
- Follow the prompts to complete your donation to the American Cancer Society. We will receive a notice that your donation has been made and your ticket stub(s) will be in the mail to you within 48 hours.
- Please note: the ticket(s) will be sent to the billing address for the credit card used to pay for them.
We have just 100 tickets available this year -- don't miss your chance to win!
A VERY SWEET THANK YOU (AN AWESOME COUPON)
Each ticket has a coupon for 20% off a Finian Road shoot or product, good through August 31, 2013! So really...every ticket wins something!
:)
The drawing will be held on April 30th at 6:00 pm, Pacific time. The
winner will be announced that evening, just after drawing.Good luck...and thanks for supporting the American Cancer Society!
August 22, 2012
Just a year old...
How is it the end of August already?
You can catch a glimpse of this summer's shoots (that have already been posted) over on Facebook...and half a dozen more to come both here and there!
Loved meeting this family and spending some time in our crazy warm summer days...celebrated Evan's first birthday with a shoot with his parents, grandparents, and sweet cousin!
He is one lucky little man to have so many who love him dearly! :)
A few of my favorites from the shoot...cannot wait to share the rest with them!
You can catch a glimpse of this summer's shoots (that have already been posted) over on Facebook...and half a dozen more to come both here and there!
Loved meeting this family and spending some time in our crazy warm summer days...celebrated Evan's first birthday with a shoot with his parents, grandparents, and sweet cousin!
He is one lucky little man to have so many who love him dearly! :)
A few of my favorites from the shoot...cannot wait to share the rest with them!
April 2, 2012
The 2012 Shoot to Fight Cancer is LIVE!
THE GRAND PRIZE
For the last four years, I have donated a photo shoot from Finian Road and raffled it off to benefit the American Cancer Society. More than $6500 has been raised from the tickets sold for the Shoot to Fight Cancer. I introduce this year's Shoot to Fight Cancer. A photo shoot with your fam from Finian Road + the digital negatives + two beautiful gallery-wrapped 16x20 canvas of your two favorite images from the shoot...all while fighting cancer at the same time!
If you don't win the grand prize, you could still win second prize: a $250 gift certificate to Finian Road or third prize: a $100 gift certificate to Finian Road! With the exception of the cure for cancer, I can't think of a sweeter deal. Tickets are $25 each, and there are just 125 tickets available. Great odds for a prize package worth $850!
You can use the shoot yourself, or give it away as a gift (and you would be the best gift giver EVER!).
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
100% of every dollar from every ticket goes to support the life-saving work of the American Cancer Society...saving lives and creating more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, finding cures and by fighting back.HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
- Go to our online website for the Relay For Life. You'll see John Paul in his Relay "Grand Club" tee, getting ready to Relay. (He's also the cover image for this year's ticket, albeit a little younger in that photo!)
- Click on the purple button "donate on my behalf" button under our names.
- Enter the amount you wish to donate under "select gift amount": $100 buys you 4 tickets, $75 buys you three tickets, $50 buys you two tickets, and $25 buys you 1 ticket. And you can always buy more than 4!
- Follow the prompts to complete your donation to the American Cancer Society. We will receive a notice that your donation has been made and your ticket stub(s) will be in the mail to you within 48 hours.
- The ticket(s) will be sent to the billing address for the credit card used to pay for them.
Our goal is to sell out the tickets before the end of the month...so don't miss your chance to pick up your tickets!
A VERY SWEET THANK YOU (AN AWESOME COUPON)
Each ticket has a coupon for 20% off a Finian Road shoot or product, good through August 31, 2012! So really...every ticket wins something! :)
The drawing will be held on April 30th at 6:00 pm, Pacific time. The winner will be announced on the blog that evening, just after drawing.Good luck!
November 16, 2011
My most very favorite moment as a photographer. Ever.
It's no coincidence of the timing of one of my most favorite moments as a photographer...and I just had to share.
A while back, I was asked if I could shoot some "updated photos" for a very special couple who were looking to adopt a baby. Being an adopted child, I was thrilled to help. And as a graphic designer, overjoyed to be able to help layout the 'preview album' for prospective birthmoms to look through...to help them get to know this amazing couple. They selected photos of their life and I laid it out for them to help tell the story of who they are and why they would be great parents.
I'm thrilled to share that in less than two months, they will be welcoming a sweet little boy into their family!
When they met the birthmom of their son, they asked her what helped her make the decision that they were "THE" parents. She handed them the album, turned to the last page, and said, "This image. I can see you walking along, hand in hand, with your child."
I give you the image above from the last page of their album, taken on our farm, by two of the world's best parents-to-be. I can't begin to describe how happy my heart is to be able to be part of this journey and to be able to capture it as a photographer.
And I cannot wait to welcome this little one as well...with tears, open arms, and of course, my lens. ♥ ♥ ♥
July 27, 2011
Sweet Evelyn at One Year
How can Miss Evelyn be a year old already? It seriously feels like it was just yesterday that we were shooting her mama's beautiful maternity images. To celebrate her one year, we shot down at Pt. Defiance and the Rose Garden.
To Evelyn's signature plan, her parents added the maternity shoot + an 18 month shoot, so her Signature album will be extended to add in the finest from each shoot. I can't wait to pull it all together -- I just have to wait 6 more months!
A few of my favorites...be prepared to be captivated by her blue eyes!
Looking back at how she's grown...
To Evelyn's signature plan, her parents added the maternity shoot + an 18 month shoot, so her Signature album will be extended to add in the finest from each shoot. I can't wait to pull it all together -- I just have to wait 6 more months!
A few of my favorites...be prepared to be captivated by her blue eyes!
Looking back at how she's grown...
July 16, 2011
The Wee Ones: Gracie and Graham
The first shoot back following maternity leave. Time was of the essence as he was scheduled to deploy to the middle east a few short days later...and we pulled it off!
We spent an hour on the farm with their two beautiful wee ones before he left. One of the things I adore about where I live is that because we have the lower fields without trees, you'd never know we were shooting on a Christmas tree farm! You can capture some fabulous northwest images with dozens of different backdrops and beautiful light.
I LOVE coming back to shooting with a family like this. I'm so grateful for the chance to be able to shoot them together before he left!
A few of my favorites from the afternoon...
We spent an hour on the farm with their two beautiful wee ones before he left. One of the things I adore about where I live is that because we have the lower fields without trees, you'd never know we were shooting on a Christmas tree farm! You can capture some fabulous northwest images with dozens of different backdrops and beautiful light.
I LOVE coming back to shooting with a family like this. I'm so grateful for the chance to be able to shoot them together before he left!
A few of my favorites from the afternoon...
Loved shooting Gracie and Graham. How can you not adore these little smiles?!?
April 28, 2011
The 2010 Shoot to Fight Cancer Winner: The Callon Family
When the Callons once last year's Shoot to Fight Cancer, I knew it would be an adventure. Becky and Dave have four grown boys, and it would be the chance to capture *everyone* together...even the next (third) generation of Callon.
We shot down at St. Martin's University, which holds a very special place in the Callon family's heart. It was the perfect combination of images to capture family with the outtakes that make this family who they are. :)
I loved the images that Becky selected to have enlarged to the 16x20 gallery wraps. One of the whole gang, and one of the guys together. There's a few images of how they turned out a the bottom.
A few of my favorites from the shoot...
Little Joey, hanging "on his own" with the guys.
One of the images selected for the gallery wrap. You can see a bit of the texture in the wrap. I love that the image extends all the way through the sides + top + bottom. You can see in the photo beneath how it truly 'wraps' all the way around. :)
And all the guys together.
So excited to see who wins this year...and what images they select for their own gallery wraps!
Want to have a chance at winning the 2011 Shoot to Fight Cancer? The deadline is coming up quickly...this Saturday, April 30th! All the details are here! :)
We shot down at St. Martin's University, which holds a very special place in the Callon family's heart. It was the perfect combination of images to capture family with the outtakes that make this family who they are. :)
I loved the images that Becky selected to have enlarged to the 16x20 gallery wraps. One of the whole gang, and one of the guys together. There's a few images of how they turned out a the bottom.
A few of my favorites from the shoot...
Little Joey, hanging "on his own" with the guys.
One of the images selected for the gallery wrap. You can see a bit of the texture in the wrap. I love that the image extends all the way through the sides + top + bottom. You can see in the photo beneath how it truly 'wraps' all the way around. :)
And all the guys together.
So excited to see who wins this year...and what images they select for their own gallery wraps!
Want to have a chance at winning the 2011 Shoot to Fight Cancer? The deadline is coming up quickly...this Saturday, April 30th! All the details are here! :)
April 22, 2011
2011 Pricing Updates + News
A few quick Finian Road updates as we enter a month-long maternity leave for Finian Road.
First and foremost, I'll be "on the down low" for the first two weeks after the Wee Ski 2.0 is born (estimated arrival is on May 1). I have several ongoing design projects that will continue, but those clients are well aware of the changes to project delivery during that time. :)
In preparing for the leave, we had a major shoot blitz in April to make sure all my Finian Road Signature babies were taken care of (11 shoots over 3 weeks time!), while giving me time to get everyone's shoots edited and delivered. I have just a few shoots remaining to deliver. So glad I planned for time both before and after he is born!
Please feel free to contact me during my leave, should you have any questions or are looking to book a shoot...but just be patient that time turnarounds for responses via email or phone may be delayed a bit. :)
Finian Road's pricing hasn't changed in two years, but it is changing as my work/life balance changes a bit. Beginning May 1st, pricing will be adjusted based on the distance from Finian Road's "local shooting area". Essentially, further distances for shooting will have a higher price than shoots located more centrally to Thurston/Pierce County. It mainly affects both the individual shoot price (currently a flat $450 per shoot) and the multi-shoot plan options (ranging from $800-$1250).
There are two brochures which illustrate the new pricing, effective May 1, 2011. Clicking on either image will bring you to a printable PDF with all the details.
Current pricing remains in effect until May 1 -- so if you are a client who is a bit "further away" (in Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, King, Snohomish or Island County), you can book and prepay a shoot (or a multi-shoot plan) at the current rates and avoid the price increases that will take effect on May 1.
Questions? Just shoot me an email! :)
Finally, we have just 8 days to go until the 2011 Shoot to Fight Cancer drawing! Details can be found here, and tickets are available until the 30th or until we sell out. We've sold nearly $1000 of tickets so far, so don't miss your chance to win one of 3 fabulous prizes!
First and foremost, I'll be "on the down low" for the first two weeks after the Wee Ski 2.0 is born (estimated arrival is on May 1). I have several ongoing design projects that will continue, but those clients are well aware of the changes to project delivery during that time. :)
In preparing for the leave, we had a major shoot blitz in April to make sure all my Finian Road Signature babies were taken care of (11 shoots over 3 weeks time!), while giving me time to get everyone's shoots edited and delivered. I have just a few shoots remaining to deliver. So glad I planned for time both before and after he is born!
Please feel free to contact me during my leave, should you have any questions or are looking to book a shoot...but just be patient that time turnarounds for responses via email or phone may be delayed a bit. :)
Finian Road's pricing hasn't changed in two years, but it is changing as my work/life balance changes a bit. Beginning May 1st, pricing will be adjusted based on the distance from Finian Road's "local shooting area". Essentially, further distances for shooting will have a higher price than shoots located more centrally to Thurston/Pierce County. It mainly affects both the individual shoot price (currently a flat $450 per shoot) and the multi-shoot plan options (ranging from $800-$1250).
There are two brochures which illustrate the new pricing, effective May 1, 2011. Clicking on either image will bring you to a printable PDF with all the details.
Current pricing remains in effect until May 1 -- so if you are a client who is a bit "further away" (in Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, King, Snohomish or Island County), you can book and prepay a shoot (or a multi-shoot plan) at the current rates and avoid the price increases that will take effect on May 1.
- Individual Shoot | $450 + tax
- Simplicity Plan | $800 + tax
- Signature Plan | $1250 + tax
Questions? Just shoot me an email! :)
Finally, we have just 8 days to go until the 2011 Shoot to Fight Cancer drawing! Details can be found here, and tickets are available until the 30th or until we sell out. We've sold nearly $1000 of tickets so far, so don't miss your chance to win one of 3 fabulous prizes!
April 20, 2011
Ariana & Gibson
These little ones are growing up so quickly...it feels like just yesterday I was shooting Ariana as a five-day-old! Ariana is turning 4 and Gibson is turning 2...time just flies by.
They are hilarious together, and this image of them sitting by the river just makes my heart happy. How peaceful!
A few of my favorites from last weekend's shoot...
To see how they've grown...
Ariana at five days • May 2007
...at three months • August 2007
...at six months • November 2007
...at nine months • January 2008
...at one year • April 2008
Ariana at two years, Gibson as a newborn • May 2009
Ariana at two and a quarter years, Gibson at three months • August 2009
Ariana at two and a half, Gibson at six months • October 2009
Ariana at two and three quarter years, Gibson at nine months • January 2010
Ariana at three, Gibson at one • May 2010
They are hilarious together, and this image of them sitting by the river just makes my heart happy. How peaceful!
A few of my favorites from last weekend's shoot...
To see how they've grown...
Ariana at five days • May 2007
...at three months • August 2007
...at six months • November 2007
...at nine months • January 2008
...at one year • April 2008
Ariana at two years, Gibson as a newborn • May 2009
Ariana at two and a quarter years, Gibson at three months • August 2009
Ariana at two and a half, Gibson at six months • October 2009
Ariana at two and three quarter years, Gibson at nine months • January 2010
Ariana at three, Gibson at one • May 2010
April 19, 2011
Sweet Macy and her sisters
Perfect little Macy Faye was welcomed into this world by her parents and her two big sisters...who are also Finian Road Signature babies. :) Always a fun shoot when I get to see "little sisters" become "big sisters"! And especially fun that this was my last newborn before my own newborn is due in a few short days!
I've shot the oldest, Siri, since she was 3 months old, and she just celebrated her 5th birthday. Such a blessing to be part of their world!
A few of my very favorites of all the girls, Siri, Elise, and now Macy.
How awesome is it to see these girls grow up together?
Siri at three months • July 2006
Siri at six months • October 2006
Siri at nine months • January 2007
Siri at one year • April 2007
Siri at a year and a half • October 2007
Siri at two years • April 2008
Elise as a newborn, Siri at 2 1/4 years • July 2008
Elise at three months, Siri at 2 1/2 years • November 2008
Elise at nine months, Siri at 3 years • March 2009
Elise at one year, Siri at 3 1/2 years • July 2009
Elise at 21 months, Siri at 4 years • March 2010
I've shot the oldest, Siri, since she was 3 months old, and she just celebrated her 5th birthday. Such a blessing to be part of their world!
A few of my very favorites of all the girls, Siri, Elise, and now Macy.
How awesome is it to see these girls grow up together?
Siri at three months • July 2006
Siri at six months • October 2006
Siri at nine months • January 2007
Siri at one year • April 2007
Siri at a year and a half • October 2007
Siri at two years • April 2008
Elise as a newborn, Siri at 2 1/4 years • July 2008
Elise at three months, Siri at 2 1/2 years • November 2008
Elise at nine months, Siri at 3 years • March 2009
Elise at one year, Siri at 3 1/2 years • July 2009
Elise at 21 months, Siri at 4 years • March 2010
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