2011 Calendars

I am working on putting together the 2011 Calendars. Two are already available through Zazzle, with one in post production. Please check back often.

Zazzle is also running a special on calendars between now and the end of November. All calendars are 40% off if you use code 40CLNDRS2011.

Ardent Photography on Zazzle

Thank you,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com

Committing to a Handmade Holiday

The holiday season is coming. What am I saying! The holiday season is upon us, especially if you walk into any local store. With everyone pinching pennies this year, many of us are looking at this season with a mix of excitement and worry; all of those gifts.

What ever happened to making the presents that we give? What ever happened to sharing our talent and passions with other people especially at this time of year? I suggest we pull back this holiday season. We need to look at the family and friends we want to shower with gifts and think about what they truly enjoy. Sometimes this is easier said than done. Sometimes we realize that we do not know the people we care about as much as we thought we did. It is time to learn.

Sometimes though, we lack the skill to make what our gift giving targets would swoon over. At that point it is time to check out Etsy, ArtFire, and other such handmade exclusive sites. Share the passion of an artisan or craftsman who makes their living with their hands. You can also keep an eye out for holiday craft fairs and bazaars. Local to Tacoma? Check out the Grity City Gift Fair on the 26th and 27th of November and the Junktastic event Sundays at Studio 6 Ballroom.

We all have talents that we think everyone else has no interest in, but I think we are often mistaken. This holiday season, share your interests with your family. Pull those you love close and keep warm this holiday season.

Thank you for reading,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com

Website Re-Design Offer

If you are a Tacoma Area small business who desperately needs a new website design, post a comment on this article with a link to your website for a chance to win a free website makeover by Ardent Photography and Design.

Visit Spiraldragonfly.com to see what I do.

Thank you for Reading,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com

Buffalo

Though our trip through Yellowstone this year, was on a very rainy day, I did manage some wonderful buffalo (aka bison) shots.

Thank you for reading,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com

Invitations that Speak Volumes

Are you looking for an invitation for a special event? A First Birthday, Wedding, or Anniversary Party? Do you want a design that is unique and speaks volumes? Contact me to start the design process for your one of a kind invitation.

Postcard style
Standard $.75 to $1.05
Oversized $1 to $1.80

Flat Invitations
Finishes offered: Matte Linen Metallic Felt Speckled Recycled
Sizes Offered: 5x7 4.25x5.5 4x9.25 5.25x5.25
5.5x4 4x8 6x9 (only in Matte and Linen)

Example Pricing:
5.5x4 Matte Finish: $1 to $3.75 per Invitation
6x9 Linen Finish: $1.75 to $5 per invitation
4x9.25 Metallic Finish: $3.75 to $12 per invitation

Do you want a unique photograph of you and/or your loved ones for your unique invitation? On-site Photography sessions start at $75 per half an hour. Contact me for more information.

Thank you,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com

What You Will Find At The Zoo!

Thank you,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com

Fall Fabulous 8x10 Sale!

All in-stock 8x10 prints are on sale! Save $20 on all 8x10 prints the entire month of November. Check out the Etsy Store for listings.

Need an 11x14? Contact me for availability, they are on sale for $30 each!

Check out Ardent Photography on Etsy, for a full listing of prints on sale.

Thank you,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com

An Autumn Walk

Thank you for looking,

Sarah McTernen

www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com

In University Place? Check out GreenSpot

If you fine yourself in University Place sometime during the week before 5pm, you should wander into the GreenSpot Tea House and Art Gallery on Bridgeport. They have wonderful tea there and at the moment they are showing a collection of local artists' work including work from Ardent Photography and Megan Elise Kilen.

GreenSpot Tea House and Art Gallery
www.greenspottea.com
3318 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA 98466
253.565.2832

Located between 33rd and 35th St W on Bridgeport
Way, heading south from the Tacoma Narrows
Bridge

Thank you,
Sarah McTernen

Living An Ardent Life

People ask me a lot why I chose Ardent for my business name. Ardent means passionate. I believe that you should live life with fire and purpose. I chose ardent because I put my heart into my work, all of my work.

Ardent Photography now has a sister shop in Ardent Life. The Ardent Life shop is small at the moment, only having necklaces, bracelets and earrings. As time passes, I hope to add my blanket creations, spice mixes and other aspects of my ardent life.

Visit my new shop, ArdentLife, on Etsy!

Thank you for reading,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com

Holiday Photography

In my E-mail this morning was a special offer from another photographer for holiday family photo sessions. I am not sure how I got on this mailing list, but it did get me thinking about how people buy photography?

I offer all of my services al-a-cart. I believe that it is easier for the customer to pick and choose the services and products they wish to purchase rather than have to sort through different packages that have more or less then they may want.

What are your thoughts? Al-a-cart or package?

Thank you,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com
smcternen.etsy.com
ardentlife.etsy.com