(MY LIFE MONDAY: 1.23.12)

1.23.12

  

Finally picking up the My Life Monday post in the new year. And, since the shoots are coming far and few between in the colder months, family time is a major focus during this time. So, I've been spending a lot of my January frequenting Crate & Barrel with the sista, planning sleepovers with my goWageous God-daughter, trying not to let a date-night slip by without a little recognition and stepping up my scrabble game, and gearing up for Valentines Day sessions. Yipppeeee!!!!

How have your Mondays been going lately???

XoXo,

Syreena

(JOIN SBP'S CIRCLE OF FRIENDS...)

Word of mouth has been my one and only when it comes to drawing in business for Syreena B Photography, and I LOVE that. There isn't much that brings me more joy than opening a new client inquiry telling me that they heard of me from a friend who couldn't stop raving about how much they loved their Syreena B Session (**happy dance here**)...

It's about time I expand a little and open up my Circle of Friends. In 2011, I was so blessed to have met several new friends through thier love of my photography and I am always open to more. So, now is the time to make the jump from being a secret admirer to becoming a client and friend.

If youve heard of me and Syreena B Photography through a friend or friend of a friend enter to join by sending over and email to syreenabphoto@gmail.com with a quick note on how you heard the word and grab your "Circle of Friends" spot today!!! Your "Circle of Friends" Membership will get you a custom 1-1 1/2 hour session with disc of 15-20 images and full printing rights from your session for JUST $175 (only the cost of the session fee). 

A regular Syreena B session starts at $175 with packages beginning at $325.... and NEW! cinimatic sessions starting at $400... this is over a $400+ savings and there are only 10 Circle of Friends spots available!!!

Claim yours TODAY!

XoXo,

Syreena

(NEW JERSEY COUPLE PHOTOGRAPHER: THIRTY YEARS OF LOVE...)

1.18.12

I'm super late posting these but they should brighten your day for sure. If you haven't already, please meet my in-loves. The husbands parents have been married for 30 years and I am super glad that I am able to capture such a beautiful time in their lives. We went out for their annual Fall photos (in the fall of course) and these were a few of what we got...

EnJoy...

the colors of Fall seriously mesmerize me...

my fav...

Thanks for hanging in there with me for this session love-e's! Can't wait for our annual Fall photo for the 40th anniversary :)

XoXo,

Syreena

(NEW JERSEY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER: THE MOORES...)

1.16.12

I've photographed this goWageous momma a few times before and it's always such a joy. But, this time I got the chance to spend a little time with her and her two favorite men. She is a perfect example of the client that I dream of. She appreciates my work, comes back for more AND thinks enough of me to actually wanna be a friend of mine. LOVE!!!

They were troopers and braved the cold weather for me to catch these beautiful memories.

EnJoy...

this little guy was sooooooo handsome and made the need for me to step up my charm game all the more...

I couldn't get ONE smile and yet that face is STILL joyfully ADORABLE...

love this one...

thanks Kel, you always bring the sasS :)

Please forgive me... I am still catching up on sessions from the end of 2011!

Can't wait until our next session!

XoXo,

Syreena

(HELLO NEW YEAR... )

Trying to run a business AND being a full-time mommy of two babies under 2 is HARD! Trying to balance your workload and maintain clear priorities can be so difficult when you have two adorable kiddos needing and wanting EVERYTHING from you. Until now, I'll admit it, I've been afraid of succeeding!

I know that sounds ridiculous but it's the truth.

I've been afraid of not being able to handle an immense amount of clients while still maintaining my signature service AND being an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD mommy to my Kendy & Cam. But, what I am learning is that tolerating my fears only contaminates my faith. My faith in myself, my faith in God and the fact that it is his will that I reach out and "grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life that he has for me...".

I've heard this before, but this passage really rang true to me today...

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~Marianne Williamson

- Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?!?... who am I NOT to be?... I am a child of GOD!!!

- I was BORN to manifest the glory of God within me!!!

- As I am liberated from my own fear, my presence automatically liberates others!!!

So, GOODBYE FEAR! And, Hello New Year. There are about to be some major changes in Syreena B and Syreena B Photography in 2012. 

p.s. And, to my new friend, Latasha of Latasha Haynes Photography, you will never know how your unspoken words permeated deep within my soul when you told me, "stop holding your business back...". Thank you for that. Thank you for offering up a caring piece of encouragement to someone you barely even know :)

What would YOU do if your weren't afraid!?!?

XoXo,

Syreena