About Me

I am a family and children photographer located in Winterville, GA, serving Athens and the surrounding area. I specialize in newborn, childhood, family, and maternity photography. I love working with people and getting to know new people. Your referrals are very important to me because it gives me the opportunity to meet someone I may have never met otherwise!

I have been married to my husband Sean since 1999 and we have two beautiful kids, Gabe - Aug, 05, and Layla - Dec, 07. When I am not shooting for clients, I love to take pictures of my own kids (when I can catch them)! I also love anything related to the outdoors including camping, fishing, hunting, or just being outside (when it’s not too hot that is!). I love to read and yes, I do love to watch TV (that’s what I do when it’s too hot to be outside!).

I hope to capture wonderful memories for you and your family and to give you a timeless and quality product in the prints and items that you order from me. I use only the best printing labs to ensure that you get a product that will be with you and your family for years to come. Thank you for considering me for your custom portrait experience! I hope that you will be pleased and 100% satisfied as I strive everyday to refine myself and my art so that I can give you and your family the best that you can get!

Sweet Katelyn

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting tiny Katelyn! You can see her mama’s maternity pictures here.  She was a good model – she didn’t so much care for being naked though. Well, not at all actually! But she was still good and we got some really great shots of her! She’s just 2.5 weeks old and is the tiniest little peanut ever. I’m really excited about getting to watch her grow up!

Don’t forget about the Fresh Faces contest going on now through Feb 14th!!

February 8, 2010 · 6:12 pm · Newborn · Add Comment

Time to Vote on Some Fresh Faces

Wow! We had some really great entries! So many cute fresh faces out there!! Below you will find the polls. You may vote in each category and you may vote for as many children in each category as you wish – BUT you may only vote once. Please respect the only voting once rule to make it fair to everyone! You may also share a link to the polls using the “share this” button under each poll. Be sure and get all of your friends and family to vote – share it by email, on Facebook, Twitter… spread the word!!! The polls will close in one week, on Valentine’s day! Good luck and have fun!!

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February 6, 2010 · 8:51 pm · Contests · Show 7 Comments · Add Comment

2010 Fresh Faces Contest

Holland Photography is running a Fresh Faces Contest!! I am looking for a few new faces for my website, marketing materials, etc. Here is the low down…

Who: There will be a winner in each of two different categories – Tots – ages 0-3 and Children ages 4-12

What: Each winner will receive two complimentary 2010 sessions. The 1st one must take place before April 30th 2010, and will be for the individual winner only. The 2nd can take place any time from July – November and can include the winner’s immediate family members as well as the winner. Each session will include $100 print credit and a fun goodie bag filled with all kinds of different surprises!

How: Send me a snapshot of your fresh face! (please only send photos taken w/in the last 2 months) Email digital files to info@sueannhollandphotography.com with the subject heading: Fresh Faces Entry. Only entries with the following information will be accepted:

Child’s name
Child’s Age/birthdate if they are near the category cut off
Your name
Phone number
Address
Your entry must include the following statement: “By entering this contest I agree to the rules set forth, and I understand that all decisions are final. I am giving permission for my child’s photo to be used for advertising related to this contest.”

When: Entries will be accepted starting today through midnight on Friday Feb 5th. Entries will be displayed on my blog for one week and will be voted on to determine the winner.

The Fine Print:
1. Children must not have been photographed by Holland Photography within the last 12 months.
2. Only ONE entry per child and ONE child per photo. You can enter as many children as you wish from the same family, as long as they are within the age requirements.
3. All images will be displayed on the blog and on Facebook so by submitting your photo, you consent that you are ok with that.  Images may also be used for future marketing material so a signed model release is required for each session (including the family session).
4. NO professional images will be accepted (including school pics). Please only send snapshots that you have taken.
5. Submitted photos must have been taken within the last 2 months to be accepted. Color or black and white photos are accepted.
6. Standard session policies apply, and all sales are final. For a complete list of
studio policies please contact Holland Photography.
7. If the winning entry is not from the Athens or surrounding areas, the winner must be willing to travel here for the photo sessions. If travel for more than 20 miles outside the 30683 area code is required by the photographer, standard travel fees will apply.
8. Children must be entered by the parent/legal guardian.
9. Print credits will be applied to standard pricing only (current at the time of the session) and may not be combined
with any other offer, all sales are final. For a current list of pricing, please contact Holland Photography.
10. Sessions will be held with the individual winners only (except the family session) and are non-transferable.
11. The initial session must be booked and held by April 30th 2010 or the winnings will be forfeited.
12. Holland Photography reserves the right to disqualify or deny entry to anyone at our discretion. This includes any clients who are banned from booking because of copyright infringement, inappropriate content, etc.

Please email me with any questions you may have!! I can’t wait to see your beautiful fresh faces!!

Just a Little Bump

I had the pleasure of meeting with Amelia and Lee tonight to photograph her beautiful baby belly! She’s so tiny and is all bump – cute as a button. I had actually met her years ago when I used to sell Tupperware and it was bugging me like crazy to try and figure out where I had met her before. I’m so glad we figured it out! They only have a few more weeks left til their bouncing baby boy arrives and I think they are very ready to be parents! There is no question the baby will beautiful! Just look at these two…

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Beautiful Bella

Bella’s mama brought her to me today to get some simple head shots that she can pass on to talent and modeling agencies. I definitely think they are looking in the right direction because Bella is definitely a two year old beauty!! Our goal was some simple, color head shots, and while we got those, you know I can’t help but play around and make a little something extra out of them! Here are some previews to tide you over til I get the rest of them up (very soon!).

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Gallery Wrap Sale

I got this email today:

“Hi Sue Ann, do you remember how we were talking about getting that gallery wrap at my session and I was waffling so bad on it? Well, I have decide that I HAVE to have it. Is there any chance that you may be offering a sale on them anytime soon? If not (and my husband told me not to tell you this part) it’s ok, I’ll buy one anyway, but I am really hoping for a sale!!!!!”

Well, ok. Sure! Why not!?! Just for you, I am offering a sale on these wonderful canvases!!! I LOVE gallery wraps! They are a breath taking way to display a portrait in your home. And everyone should have one. Each and every one of you! ;-) So here a fun sale on two of the most popular sizes -

16×20 $275 $175

20×24 $335 $225

Serious folks! This is ridiculous cheap!!! Snag yours today!!!! You can use the paypal button below or contact me about paying by check. This sale ends Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 10pm!!! You MUST pay for your canvas before it will be ordered and NO orders will be placed after that time. Even if you have an upcoming session you can still play along! Just pick your size and we will order it with a place holder until we have the perfect shot! Put your session month/year and the proof number in the notes section of the paypal or if you don’t know it, contact me and we’ll figure it out together!! Thanks for playing!!! :-)

Beautiful Mother to Be

I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa and Kip tonight to photograph her lovely expectant belly! They are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baby girl at the end of this month. Lisa makes a beautiful model and I was very proud to be the one to make these memories for them! And I’d like to give a shout out to Michelle for referring Lisa to me!! I am always appreciative of your referrals!!

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Merry Christmas Jamie and Tom!

Wow what an awesome Christmas present! Little Tommy showed up just 4 days before Christmas giving his mommy and daddy the best Christmas present ever! He was such a treat to photograph too – slept like a dream, didn’t poop or pee on us, didn’t even whimper… much! He really was a great little fellow and I could tell his parents were smitten with him. Can you blame them? Look at how sweet he is!!

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I’m a country girl at heart so I loved their twist on the baby scale shot!! SO neat!

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Look at his tail!!! That cracked me up!!!!

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Precious… Congrats you guys!!!

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December 27, 2009 · 7:26 pm · Newborn · Show 16 Comments · Add Comment

Merry Christmas!

I would like to personally wish each and every one of you a VERY Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2010!! Thank you for all you have done for my business in 2009. It’s your happiness and joy over the ways I have captured your memories that keeps me going and I am truly blessed to have clients/friends/blog readers like you!! May God bless you! From my family…

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To yours…

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SEE YOU IN 2010!!!!

December 24, 2009 · 12:51 pm · Uncategorized · Show 1 Comment · Add Comment

Need a Last Minute Gift Idea?

gift cert

It’s not to late to order a gift certificate for a 2010 photo session or print credit! All amounts available! Just contact me at info@sueannhollandphotography.com if you are interested!

December 13, 2009 · 7:43 pm · Uncategorized · Add Comment