We are now booking Class of 2020 Seniors AND we have a chance for you to get your portrait session FREE along with a ton of cool and EXCLUSIVE bonuses!

We are accepting applications for our 2020 MOD-SQUAD which are the Senior Models who we select to represent our studio their senior year of High School. Students who are chosen to lead the way as our Class of 2020 Models will let their light shine for the world to see.  If selected, you will be featured in a variety of studio promotions and will receive huge discounts on your print order,  digital copies of select poses for use on social media (internet resolution), and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to our Model Shootouts  which will allow for additional hair and make-up, outfits, and locations. These shootouts will be themed and held at places which may include the Beach, Urban, Winter Wonderland and have themes like Beauty, High Fashion, Bohemian, Punk/Rock N roll and more. You would definitely get brownie points if you come up with a great idea for a concept for one of these shoot outs. We encourage interaction and communication of anything creative pertaining to your session and/or the shootouts!! *Make-up for these events may be provided for certain themes. Access to these themed shoots may be limited to the Senior Models who represent us best and are active in bringing their friends and classmates in for sessions so do your best to represent our brand!

If you think you have what it takes to motivate your class and a desire to be photographed in really fun and creative ways, go to www.siobhanseniors.com/2020-mod-squad-senior-models for details and instructions on how to apply.  Once selected our MOD-SQUAD in vited to our Senior Models  open house which will be held at the studio On a date that is TBD.  This will be a great opportunity to come in and have a snack (probably Chik-Fil-A), take a look around and discuss the senior portrait process as well as some ideas you might have for your session and or the shootouts.

*Space for this opportunity is limited so don't wait to submit your application

Like us on Facebook @siobhanphotography and follow us on Instagram @siobhan_fine_photography to follow our search for our MOD-SQUAD or to see what’s new with the studio.

We look forward to hearing from you!!

Misty D. Glick
David N. Claros
 

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12014 North Eldridge Parkway
Houston, Texas 77065
281.807.5282 

 

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    TAKE TIME TO BE IN THE MOMENT...

    In a technology driven world I think most of us are guilty of taking snapshots of everything that happens in our lives, being sure to document every detail meticulously lest we should forget. Every photo of your daughter as she gets older and experiences new people, places and things. Your sons first ever little league soccer game all the way up to his first day of college! Every detail is captured and more than likely locked away on your smart device. 

     How many of those priceless moments don't have you in them or only have your face at that awkward selfie angle? This is one of the reasons we urge our friends and clients to be sure to set time aside to allow a professional photographer to capture you and your family in those milestone moments. A professional will be able to capture each individuals personality on camera as well as the family as a whole!

     A family portrait is so much more than just a picture of your family. It tells a story and captures a memory that will be cherished by you as well as your kids and grand kids in the future. Don't miss all the moments by being behind the camera, reach out to a local professional who would love to create a work of art of you and your family to showcase on your wall.

     Would you go to a dentist to get care for your beloved sick dog? No, you wouldn't so why would you go to a pharmacy for your family portrait prints? Don't settle for a sub par print from the local pharmacy.  This is one thing you should not compromise when it comes to quality. A sub par print from an inkjet printer (this is what the pharmacy will use) will fade in less than 10 years so all those images you had printed from your cell phone will  become unrecognizable in just a few short years. This is one thing that will set your professionally printed portrait apart from the rest; It will stand the test of time. Do you have any portraits of your grandparents hanging in your house? Many can say yes to this because the quality of those portraits was meant to last, just like the quality of professional prints today. 

Make the time to be in the photos and take the care to get a quality portrait taken that your children and eventually grandchildren will inherit some day.

Why is it so important to print after a photo session and not just get digital files? 

So your family continues to grow and you  have not gotten your family portraits taken since little Johnny was born and you've had two more kids since then! Yikes, it seems like every time you think about scheduling something, life happens. You finally say "Enough is Enough," so you begin shopping around for photographers in your area.

What is the first thing you would ask your prospective photographer? Is it, "do you sell digital files with print release?" If it is, then you may want to reconsider your approach and really think about what it is exactly that you want to do with your photos after your session. 

Asking a photographer to release the rights for the photos to be printed at whatever low budget printing company has the best deals on Groupon is not the best way to guarantee that you get the highest quality portrait product possible for the money you invest. When a photographer allows their work to be printed somewhere else, they lose any and all ability to ensure the quality of their printed product is what you, the client deserves. 

Any credible professional will insist that you get your prints through them. Yes you will encounter many people with a camera who claim to be photographers and might even have decent photographs that are willing to sell you the digital files, but that photographer is more than likely just starting out and will learn why it's important not to sell their work with copyright release, or they will not be able to sustain their business and will more than likely go under. If a doctor diagnosed his patients with an illness and then sent them to another clinic to pay someone else for what the work he did, that doctor will not be in business long. As photographers, part of our job is to encourage our clients to get prints to go on their walls and not just a cd or flash drive with the images. Even digital images deteriorate over time. Every time you open a Jpeg image it loses pixels and even the most trusted hard drives fail and its possible to lose everything you had stored on it. The prints hanging on your wall will out last any cd or flash drive any day of the week. 

If you have any questions regarding why you should order prints through your professional photographer please feel free to reach out to us.

Siobhan Fine Photography

12014 N. Eldridge Pkwy Houston Tx 77065

281-807-5282

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Living with purpose

Every time we thin we have it all figured out, we quickly realize how far from the truth we are. We find our strength through our faith, without which we would be so desperately lost.

We all make countless decisions throughout our lives expecting one thing, only to be bombarded by the reality of a different outcome. It's important to realize in those times that our choices are just that, our choices. When we allow God to take over and do the thinking, it's like picking up all the pieces of our broken mistakes. It takes a long time sometimes to find all of the pieces and often times it may start to feel hopeless when that one piece is nowhere to be found but when we stop worrying about why we can't find it, an it give it over to HIM, it somehow miraculously manifests in a way we could never have anticipated.

Life is full of ups and downs, laughter and tears, and people will hurt you and be hurt by you in return; Such is life. The journey to get to where we are going is the absolute best part of this adventure. If we never take pause to reflect on our decisions and to consider our purpose then we will never be able to enjoy the ride.

Its a challenge to understand the thought process of the majority because as an artist, our brains are hard wired completely differently and our neural pathways may meander around a little while longer and intertwine to create a thorn bush of thoughts that can only be expressed in the form of something beautiful and artistic. Some people turn away from or cannot comprehend and much less appreciate the artistic mind but we maintain faith that our art serves a purpose in this world. Even if it is something as small and stirring an emotion within the viewer, giving a kind word of encouragement during a photo shoot or being able to capture a bride feeling her absolute best, on her most important day. Our purpose often times, is nothing like what we thought it would be and yet we are able to find peace in that... somehow. We find joy in every single day because we never live without purpose, we never shoot without purpose.

What will your purpose be?

ARE YOU CLASS OF 2018 SENIOR??

Then we want YOU! Siobhan Fine Photography is looking for Senior Rep Models for Cypress/Houston area high schools! All you have to do is promote Siobhan Photography to your friends and family!

Siobhan Photography is committed to bringing out the best in YOU! We know you have to take your boring yearbook photos somewhere else, but don’t pass up the opportunity to capture a great memory before you graduate and head off into the world! We don’t pressure you and pose you to be someone you’re not! We want YOU to be happy with YOUR photos by bringing out YOUR personality and interests! We encourage seniors to bring some of their favorite items such as sport jackets, cars/trucks, prom dresses or even your pet! Tell us your vision for what makes you…you! And we’ll photograph it, capture it, and give you something timeless!

SENIOR REPS GET FREE STUFF!

•       A senior session ABSOLUTELY FREE with up to 4 outfit changes!*
•       TWO mini photo sessions! (each 45 mins long in the Fall & Spring)*
•       25 custom photo rep cards to pass out to your friends! These will include your name, your photos, and our business information. (we will print you more as needed)
•       5 images from your senior session to post on your Facebook
•       Custom timeline photo!
•       Use of 5x7 Digital Senior Brag Book with professionally retouched photos to show off to your friends & promote us!**
•       A senior rep spotlight on our blog posted in your senior year!
•       Opportunities to win GREAT PRIZES with each referral! (see details below)
 

• HOW IT WORKS:
•       Apply to be a senior rep *by April 7th* and tell us about yourself and your hobbies!
•       Come in for a consultation and be sure to book your FREE* senior session to be shot the  week of May 8th-15th.
•       Start promoting Siobhan Photography by showing off your awesome photos!
•       Hand out your custom rep cards to your friends
•       Have your friends come in with your rep cards and they receive an 8x10 print from their own session FREE ($95 Value)!!
•       Once they book and complete their session, you get great prizes and or print credits!
•       That’s it!
  
  REQUIREMENTS
•       Must be in the class of 2018
•       Have great charisma & personality!
•       Come in for your scheduled senior session the week of May 8th-15th
•       Come in for an informational open house to be held on a date that is TBD
•       Bring friends to your ordering session
•       Sign a model release form with you and your parent
•       Use any image from your sessions as your Facebook profile or timeline photo for at least 4 months of your senior year
•       Pass out rep cards and promotional materials to friends at school
•       ‘Like’ Siobhan Fine Photography on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram
•       Tag Siobhan during your senior session and promote often
•       Share your senior rep spotlight blog on your social networks
•       You may not model for, or represent any other photography studio during your senior year.

PRIZES:

When your referrals book a paid session and bring in your rep card you will receive the below mentioned prizes or discounts according to the number of referrals you bring in. Your referrals must present your rep card in order to be eligible. You can also bring in referrals for family sessions. With any prize level, you may choose the prize or print credit.

•       1-2 referrals = custom cell phone case or $50 print credit
•       3^rd referral = your senior session FREE! You made it!
•       4^th referral = 25 custom senior announcements or thank you cards
•       5^th referral = FREE 5x7 Digital Senior Brag Book (10 images)
•       6^th referral = 50 wallets with custom wallet box or design or free design for Year book page.
•       7^th referral = Custom Art Series 11x14 (valued at $275)
•       8^th referral =  4 and 1 composite print 15x30 (Valued at $345)
•       9^th referral =Custom 16x20 Art Series Print (Valued at $375)
•       10^th referral = Art Book 10x10- Ten sides:10 images (Valued at $595)
  
   EVERY FRIEND YOU REFER  THAT BOOKS WITH SIOBHAN PHOTOGRAPHY
  RECEIVES A $25 PRINT CREDIT!!!
  

  
  WHAT DO I DO NOW?

  Fill out the 2018 Senior Rep Application and e-mail it to us at siobhanseniors@gmail.com or give us a call at 281-807-5282.

  
  

  *Siobhan Photography Senior Rep Session will include up to 90-min session with up to 4 outfit changes. Taken indoor and outdoor of Siobhan studios. If senior rep fails to refer at least three clients who book a session, the senior rep will be responsible for the cost of any session and product fees. Senior Rep has the option to upgrade to a longer senior session with more outfit changes for an additional cost. Mini Sessions will be 45-min long each with up to 2 outfit changes. These will not be scheduled until the Senior Rep brings in at least three clients who book a session. Siobhan Fine Photography will keep a credit card number on file, which will be charged in the event that the Senior Rep does not refer clients and does not pay the senior session (a $120 value) 

  
  

  **The DIGITAL 5x7 Senior Brag Book will remain the property of Siobhan Fine Photography until it is earned through your booked referrals or until you purchase it.
  2018 SENIOR REP APPLICATION

 

    It is important to love yourself for who you are and who you will one day become. This life is full of trials and failures but don't let that get you down. We all go through personal struggles and your difficulties as you blossom will shape you into the person you are meant to be. If you spend all of your time and energy feeling beat up by your circumstances then its easy to forget how wonderful you are.

   While you focus on something you may not like about yourself there is someone admiring you for that very trait and you may not ever even know it. You are are your own worst critic and nobody on this Earth will see you exactly how you see yourself. Embrace your individuality and love yourself.
Others will take notice if you are comfortable with who you are and they will want what you have, confidence, and happiness. When you are comfortable in your own skin you can be a light for someone else who may be struggling with insecurity and personal battles.

  You are beautiful and have something incredible to offer, so smile and take each day in stride as you strive to be the very best version of yourself that you can possibly be.

Variety, Variety, Variety!

One key thing we often hear from seniors (and their families) that've had portraits taken elsewhere, is that they wish they had known about the variety we offer within a session before they had made a decision on where to go.  Plenty of companies offer either a formal in studio experience or outdoor on location photography only.  Most people don’t realize that we are a one-stop shop that can offer both of those options, and more!

At Siobhan, we can provide indoor studio portraits, a beautiful outdoor setting for natural light portraits AND we can go the location of your choice.   We work with you to choose settings and poses that compliment your choice of outfits, and encourage you to incorporate personal items, pets and family members.  We strive to make your senior portraits as unique and special as you are, and we want to give you the gift of preserving who you are at this moment in time through images you are proud to share with your family and friends.  Thinking outside of the box can have a powerful effect on your photographs, and we love to try new and different things!

If you have not seen our work with seniors or just want to see what we’ve been working on, take a look at our website for seniors at www.siobhanseniors.com , or visit us on Facebook (Siobhan Fine Photography).  We also encourage you and your family to come by the studio to take a look at everything we have to offer and get to know us!  We look forward to working with you soon!

-Siobhan Fine Photography

Anonymous Senior Survey

We appreciate everyone's opinion, and want to know what you think!  Please take a moment to fill out the survey linked below to let us know how you feel about your senior portraits!

*SURVEY*


Thank You In Advance,

Siobhan Fine Photography

Seniors: Don't Settle For Bland!

SENIORS-

Did you know that you don’t have to settle for the standard graduation announcements? As the school year moves along you will begin to see information on ordering graduation invitations and announcements sent home through your school.  Most people don’t realize that these standard invitations aren’t the only option!  We can create something beautiful and eye catching that really speaks to your personality instead of something bland. 

Yes, it is possible to give up the traditional boring invitations without sacrificing the quality.   Time and consideration is really the key.  Our process begins when you come in for a consultation to discuss your interests & any ideas you might have about what you are looking for in a portrait.  Your senior session will be tailored to you, and we will craft your portraits to suit your personality.  With the resulting images in hand, we can then work to create outstanding announcements that will really make you shine. 

Your high school graduation is one of the most important days of your life- don’t settle for just the minimum.  Don’t wait until the last minute to have your announcements made and get stuck with the bland, generic option.  Call Siobhan Fine Photography at (281) 807-5282 to schedule your session and get the process started.  You will be glad you did!

 

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2016 Seniors - It's Prime Time!

Congratulations on beginning your senior year!  Now that Summer is over and the heat will start to fade, it’s time to think about senior portraits.  As the weather evens out and the temperature gets cooler, we are entering into prime time for your outdoor portrait session! 

Siobhan Fine Photography offers a combination of indoor studio and outdoor time for a session that is molded to your personality and tastes.  Cooler and less humid weather means less sweating and less frizzy hair!  In terms of the subject’s comfort, this time of year is the most suitable for outdoor portrait sessions, which means it is also a very busy time for the studio!

To ensure you will be granted your desired appointment date and time, be sure to call the studio well in advance.  We invite you to give us a call at 281-807-5282, visit our website (www.siobhanseniors.com) or our Facebook page (Siobhan Photography) or jut come in to the studio to have a look around.  We look forward to speaking with you soon!

-Siobhan Fine Photography

Cost Versus Value

     There’s a disturbing rise in the popularity of portraits taken by “professional” photographers with little to no training. This day and age, anyone can buy a camera, put up a website and call themselves a photographer.  By offering “on location” only shoots and promoting “natural light” portraits only, photographers are able to cut out a lot of overhead costs, but at what price?  It's not always the case, but no studio location and no lighting equipment tends to indicate a lack of formal training, and it also rules out half of the portrait experience you deserve.  Scenic outdoor shoots with natural light are beautiful, but we would prefer to give you that PLUS something more.  We don’t just understand lighting (which it is often necessary to supplement, even in outdoor shoots with “natural light”)- we paint with it.

 

Photo editing programs and filters can only carry you so far with a photograph that is not properly lit. Take a look at a few of the examples from the PPA below :

Like the PPA says:

"If you think it is expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur."

   

Click on any of the icons below to see samples of our work.

 

 Take a look at the PPA's video on the benefits of using a PPA photographer by clicking the image below:

 

Fun With Cy-Fair Cheer!

We just wanted to share the silly group photos from the Cy-Fair High School Cheer shoot yesterday! Here are a few that we took at the end just to have a little fun.  Great girls!

More Than The Minimum

There is a difference between the minimum requirement for something and going above and beyond to create something beautiful and full of quality.  Just as you would put thought and consideration into anything important, choosing a photographer for your senior portraits is a big decision.  While your school most likely requires a bland head shot in formal dress for the yearbook, that does not mean that you have to settle on it as your senior portrait.  You will be sending these photos to everyone you know- friends and family who will treasure those images and hold onto them forever.  Make your choice responsibly, and seek out portraits that are both beautiful and representative of the person you are.

 At Siobhan Fine Photography, we want to make sure that you are informed about your options, and we encourage personal involvement in the process of crafting your portraits.  Before we ever schedule a portrait session, we insist on meeting each senior for a no charge consultation on what he/she is looking for in a portrait, and we want to know what things are important to you. Knowing who you are and what hobbies and interest you have helps us to create far more personalized and special images.  We will walk you through your options and discuss what types of clothing, jewelry etc will work best for your session.  We even encourage you to bring outfits you are considering to your consultation for an even better idea of your best options.  If you would like to include personal items or other people that are of special importance in your session, we encourage that as well.  We want you to come in and take a look around the studio, get familiar with us and be comfortable before we schedule anything.

Once you have decided on our studio, we will schedule a time for your senior session.  That session will include multiple outfit changes (both formal and casual, or even a sports uniform if applicable), and both indoor and outdoor photographs.  Later, you will be able to review your images in the privacy and comfort of your own home and build a collection of your favorites before returning to the studio to place your order so that we can answer and questions you may have in person.  The attention to detail and dedication to crafting a personalized portrait we provide is something that can not be obtained from any chain studio.

  We know that you have a choice in where you have your senior portraits taken, and we want to give you the personalization and quality that you deserve.  This year, go to Prestige for the necessary yearbook photo, but come see us for beautiful and timeless  portraits that you can be proud of.

 

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Fun With Team Sports Photos- Examples

Here are some more examples of fun with sports photography.  Of course we take the serious posed team shots necessary for things like yearbooks and hanging on the school walls, but having a little fun relieves stress and gets the kids excited to be there!

Pictured Below: The Ladies of Cy-Woods Track

2015 All Sports Programs!!!

We are proud to announce that Siobhan Fine Photography has been chosen again this year to produce the sports programs for both Cy-Fair High School and Cy-Woods High School!  If you wish to support either the Cy-Fair Bobcats or the Cy-Woods Wildcats by placing an ad for your student or business, we would love to hear from you, and the booster clubs would love to have your support!  Go to www.siobhansports.com/forms to download your reservation forms today!

Cy-Fair Athletic Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.

Cy-Woods Athletic Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.

Something More Than Required

 A lot of people don't realize that you have options when it comes to the type of senior portraits you have made. For decades the standard yearbook and cap and gown photos have dominated popular ideas about what a senior portrait should be, but thankfully that has changed!  While we recognize that these types of photos have their place, we want to give you something more- a senior portrait that is as uniquely beautiful as the individual character we see in each student.  Take a look at the examples and information below and see what you think!

The first thing that comes to mind when most people say "senior picture", is the formal dress head shot that is required for the yearbook.  Chain studios, like the ever popular Prestige, are just fine for this type of photo.  They are usually contracted by the school, and you will not have a choice in the outfit you wear or the pose.  If you are offered something more, you will be flooded with cheesy elementary school props and limited to a few studio backdrops. These are not the photographs that represent who you are, but are a necessary part of your senior year.

 

      In general American culture, there is no celebration to signify the transition from childhood to being an adult.  The closest thing we have to a moment that defines that transition is the passage from high school into the adult world.  With senior portrait, we are able to essentially stop time.  We can preserve that moment in someone’s life as they are, and also present them to the world for the first time as an adult.  This transition into adulthood is a milestone occasion, one which is unlikely to be rivaled in terms of photography, with the only exception typically being a person’s wedding day.   We want to help each senior capture who they are and really make the portraits represent the subject.  To preserve each one just as uniquely beautiful as they are.  Celebrate this major turning point and look forward to future with joy and wonder.

We are looking for upcoming seniors (class of 2016) who aren't afraid to show their fellow students who they are ad what makes them unique.  We need people of all types, and want to hear from all of you.   Make your mark and share your beautiful photos and you could earn discounts, freebies and even win a $1,000 scholarship.  For details and to apply, go to our website at http://www.siobhanseniors.com/faces .

Have Some Fun With Team Sports Photography

Photographers are often tempted to go the traditional route with team sports photography.  We have gotten into a habit of posing and editing in ways that are “safe” and admittedly boring.  Sometimes you have to push yourself to break out of the box that you’re used to and do something a little different in order to really do justice to the team you’re working with.  Capturing a little personality is crucial to your work, and even more so when working with a younger audience.  

 Instead of lining everyone up in rows with hands behind their backs and smiles on their faces, mix it up a little bit.  Try changing up the way team members are standing, the way you stack them and the expressions on their faces.   If you’re unsure if the group you’re photographing will be receptive to a newer style, ASK.  It has been our experience that most teams and coaches alike have been waiting desperately for something different.  They really love being able to show who they are in their photos.  We do a standard group shot, but also one with a little more attitude.  Take the photos below for example.  You will never see a real softball player in a clean pressed white uniform.  These girls work hard and get dirty.  They have earned the grass stains and dirt, and they want that toughness and hard work to show in their photographs. 

  When it comes to editing and correction of the photos, try something a little different and more modern there too.  Play with your saturation and settings to give that dramatic feel.  A few minutes of editing can really give your work some impact.  The same goes for the individual photos.  These girls were so happy to finally have something besides the same old traditional photos because they didn’t represent them at all. We even decided to take a few “silly” photos at the end of the session to really have fun with it, which we later put up on Facebook for the girls to have and share.  We had a great time and so did the team, and all of the photos came out beautifully.

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