1.27.2009

Adios! Ciao! auf Wiedersehen! - Blog is moving.


Faithful blog readers (or those who maybe just stumbled upon my blog by accident),

It is time to say goodbye to my blog at this location. I have created a new website and my blog is now located at the same link as the new website - ideal isn't it? The website address is http://www.ziasphotography.com/. At the top of the page under the company name you will see Home, then Blog. Please fee free to visit me there.

1.13.2009

Site Under Construction

If you try to log onto http://www.ziasphotography.com/ over the next several days, you may find it not working properly. This is because I am re-vamping my website. I figured I have had my Macbook for almost a year now and why not take advantage of all it has to offer?


Please bear with me as I get my new site up and running. The new site will show all the pricing packages Zia's Photography will have to offer and you will be able to view your photos from the new site with a personal password that you can keep private or share with your family and friends. These are a few of the many changes being made. I believe it will be worth the wait.

1.08.2009

Beat Those Winter Blues by Nominating somebody to win a photography session


Do you know somebody who could use a photography session, but is not able to afford it?    I'm not just talking money is "tight" because they have to pay the cable bill and afford name-label clothes; but somebody who could really use it.  I am sure you know somebody like this.  I want YOU to nominate a family/person you know who would never be able to spend the money on a photo session for themselves or their family, but really deserves one.

Through www.givingisawesome.com I am giving away up to a 2 hour photo session worth anywhere from $150.00-$250.00. I am accepting nominations until March 14th.  Oh, and the best part?  The person who nominates the winner receives a 50% discount on their next photo session they book with me.  What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

The rules:

You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services.

The nominee must reside within the Twin Cities or a nearby suburb. (I do not have a studio so we would have to shoot at a location of this person's choice)

Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they would appreciate a custom photography session. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

Comment on this blog entry to let me know you’ve entered, and e-mail me the full story: jocelynpagano@gmail.com

The winner will be announced on March 31st…get nominating! The deadline for submitting nominations is midnight, March 14th.  I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this New Year – and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

12.29.2008

Little L - 6 months old

This is my niece.  The 4th one in the family.  We really need a boy next!  Though I do love shopping for and dressing up little girls!  L is now 6 months.  I bought her this cute yellow and gray sweater top for Christmas.  She is such a sweet baby, so it was pretty easy to get her to smile for me and take some pics.  She put up with whatever outfit or pose I put her in.  Though the picture right below makes her look not so pleased with me...









12.26.2008

Babies 1st Christmas


You may remember these little cuties.  I took their photos when they were newborns and now they are 3 months old.  They grow so fast!











12.18.2008

Family Photo Shoot









It has been a while since I have posted. Things have been busy with the holiday season - as usual. I had a 3 family photo shoot 2 1/2 weeks ago. We started out at Southdale Center, but after getting kicked out we headed to one of the family's homes to take the photos. (I think they turned out much better there anyways.) Who knew you couldn't take pics at the mall-even if it was before normal store hours?!?


The whole group - it was hard to get them all looking at the camera at the same time.


12.05.2008

God Created - I Captured

I recently went on a cruise out of Tampa, FL to Key West, FL & Cozumel, Mexico. Of course I took my camera along and was looking forward to the many photo opportunities. Here are a few of my favorite shots of the gorgeous blue sky and amazing ocean.

Tampa, FL




Cozumel, Mexico


Cozumel, Mexico


Cozumel, Mexico


Key West, FL


Cozumel, Mexico

Key West, FL


Key West, FL



Leaving Key West, FL


Leaving Key West, FL


Cozumel, Mexico


Key West, FL

Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico