Monday, September 29, 2008

Are you Ready for Fall?




There is something new in the air recently. Can you feel it? It's the hint of cooler weather and the colors of leaves changing and the sounds of football games. I love this time of year because it is the official start of the home decoration season for me. It's the first time of the year that boxes upon boxes come down from the attic for me to open and unwrap my fall decorations and place them in just the right spot around the house. I know I must not be the only one who is trying to find the right weekend to get everything in place.

Fall is also Portrait Season and the busiest time of the year for most photographers. It is a great time for outdoor family portraits and the new Christmas card photo for the year. I will be booking sessions up through the first week of December and then I focus on family and getting ready for the holidays. Be sure to call now if you would like to book a session for your Christmas card photos or a Family Session. Limited weekends available.

My favorite time to get my spook on is Halloween. I am just a big kid at heart and there haven't been very many years when I haven't greeted my little trick-or-treaters in costume. The whole family loves Halloween and I love seeing all the kids in their costumes. This year I've decided to run a Trick or Treat Special. October 30th or 31st just bring your child in costume to the studio for a mini-session for only $20 - per person. I'll email the best photo from the session for you to print. I'll post up more information on the session soon.

So get excited about fall and give me a call. 901-850-1757

Sunday, September 28, 2008

The Sewing Basket


I made my way to Louisville this past weekend to visit my daughter Jessica. On my way I got the phone call that she had to go in for an emergency root canal so I was glad at least that I was on my way there to be able to pamper her and give her some extra TLC. Tom's mom and dad were also stopping through on their way home to Texas from Ohio so it was a great chance to be able to see them again. Carolyn brought with her - her mom's sewing basket to give to me. Grandma Yerkey must have hand-sewn at least 50 to 60 quilts for her family members alone. I know I still have the beautiful quilt she gave to me as a wedding present 25 years ago. It means a lot to me to have this wonderful reminder from my Grandmother Yerkey of a patient talent and many hours of dedication to a beautiful piece of artwork.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Senior Albums

Candid Creations by Mary-Senior Album
I would love to start working with more teenagers! I love this age because they are willing to let loose and have a little fun. Seniors today are fashion savvy and looking for their photos to stand apart from the rest. And what they want for the end result of their session has to stand apart from the rest as well.

Candid Creations by Mary-Senior AlbumSo I have been working hard to create senior albums that I think will be very popular among seniors. They are available as either 10x10 Senior Extreme Albums or the popular 5x5 Brag Book size - both of these are hard-cover book style flush-mount albums.
Candid Creations by Mary-Senior CardI'm also working on 5x7 Composite cards for seniors - an excellent way to announce your graduate to family and friends with a composite of images from the session. Photo book markers are popular among seniors as well.
I can't wait for you to see these albums up close - here is a sneak peek from some of the pages.

By the way this is my beautiful daughter Jessica now attending graduate school in Louisville, KY.
Candid Creations by Mary-Senior Album

















Mary DeGreve
Candid Creations

High School Reunion

Well my husband and I just returned from our 30th High School Reunion in Burkburnett, TX. It was like old home week for us with all of our friends so excited to see everyone. We partied like we were teenagers again - and the next day realizing we are not! We poured over yearbooks and scrapbooks and it once again reminded me of how important photos are to us. They remind us of days long gone. They remind us of our youth and of our children's youth. Here are some of my favorite friends from High School - 30 years later.



Sunday, September 14, 2008

Welcome to My Blog


Well I am new to blogging but I'm willing to give it the old college try. Welcome to my first official blogging post. I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself a little bit. My name is Mary DeGreve and I have a home photography studio in Collierville. I've been in the business for 5 years now. I've earned a reputation for photographing newborns in the timeless black and white presentation. I love working with my little babies! My studio really caters to moms and I have a changing table and comfy chairs for feeding time. I am currently working to add more natural light poses during the session. Just need to finish up a few more projects in the studio to get there.

I just finished working with the Crosslin family and their new little two week old Tyler. He did so well during the session and except for a little accident on mom - it turned out to be a wonderful session.
Here is the Itty Bitty Collage I created for Tyler.