Hello!!

As a thank you to all my awesome clients, followers and supporters I am having a Mother’s Day giveaway for the Kansas City area!! One lucky winner will be picked on Mother’s Day and announced on my Facebook page. Please be sure to read the entire post!

Total Value over $400!!

Here is what is included –

**Mini Session with Swade Studios**

**Charlie Hustle onesie**

**8×10 Zin white frame**

**Shutter Buddie**

Kansas City Newborn photographer, Swade Studios, Charlie Hustle

**$50 Gift Card to Evie and Georgie at the Mommyshop**

Evie and George at the Mommy Shop

Here is how to enter, all steps must be taken or your entry will not be counted. One entry per person.

1. Be a fan of Swade Studios on Facebook

2. Be a fan of Evie and Georgie on Facebook

3. Share the original Facebook post from Swade Studios on your own timeline, via the share button. Feel free to tag your friends!!

4. Comment HERE on my BLOG that you have completed all 3 steps and why you want to win! Comment section is at the bottom of this post.

****For one extra entry for all my awesome previous/current clients, post on my Facebook page with a comment on why you like working with Sarah and what kind of session you want if you win. Be sure to post on my page, not the post.

Thank you and Good Luck!!!!

Please read all the details regarding the giveaway items!

One winner will be drawn on Mother’s Day and announced on my Facebook page by 8pm. Entries taken until Midnight Saturday May 9th. All steps must be taken to have a valid entry. I must be able to see the share and likes, since a lot of Facebook pages are private I may ask for a screen shot showing the share. Be sure to leave a valid email address when commenting on the blog so I can contact the winner. Comments must be approved so it may take a little while to post. You do not have to be a previous or current client of Swade Studios to enter. 

The $50 gift card to Evie and Georgie, located in the Mommyshop, expires on July 1st. It is to be used on regular priced items only. Winner will be given details on how to collect this. Gift card being given by Evie and George, thanks for being awesome!

The mini session with Swade Studios can be done in studio or outdoors. The mini session has to take place before December 31st 2015. Contact me at swadestudios@yahoo.com to schedule it. Newborn sessions are not available as a mini session, must be a maternity, family or baby session.

The Charlie Hustle onesie is available in a 3-6 month or 6-12 month size only. The onesie is being given by Swade Studios, not Charlie Hustle. Charlie Hustle is not a sponsor of this giveaway. 

The frame is a white, 8×10 frame from Zin frames. No special requests. The frame is being given away by Swade Studios, not Zin Frames. Zin frames is not a sponsor of this giveaway. 

Shutter Buddie pictured above is the one being given away. Shutter Buddie is being given away by Swade Studios, not the Shutter Buddie company. Shutter Buddies is not a sponsor of this giveaway. 

Facebook does not sponsor or endorse this giveaway

(hopefully I have covered myself in all the statements above, lol. )

Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe’s best newborn, baby and family photographer, Swade Studios

  • April callison - May 4, 2015 - 2:24 pm

    Done and done! Who wouldn’t want more gorgeous pics of their babies! Your work is amazing!!!ReplyCancel

  • Natalie Camacho - May 4, 2015 - 2:35 pm

    I have completed all 3 steps! I’d love to win another session with Sarah because my second daughter’s newborn pictures turned out soooo amazing! I’d love to capture some more moments of the kiddos who made me a mommy.ReplyCancel

  • Allison Halphen - May 4, 2015 - 3:08 pm

    done!! would love to have 2nd year pics done for Jacqueline! Sarah is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Allison McCleish - May 4, 2015 - 3:15 pm

    I completed all 3 steps. I’d love to win a mini session b/c I’m about to become a Mommy again and would love nothing more than to have more pictures of my two children.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa - May 4, 2015 - 3:18 pm

    Your photos of my daughter bring me such joy! I always have prints from your sessions with me and they make me smile daily. But I would LOVE to add to my collection. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Rachel Scroggin - May 4, 2015 - 3:19 pm

    All 3 steps are complete! We would love to have more amazing photos of our little guy!ReplyCancel

  • Natalie Camacho - May 4, 2015 - 3:22 pm

    Sarah, not sure if it’s just me or a FB setting on the site, but I cannot post my favorite picture to your page for an extra entry.ReplyCancel

    • Sarah - May 4, 2015 - 3:47 pm

      Ok, I will update that. I did not realize that others can’t post. You can just post without a photo. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel Chick - May 4, 2015 - 3:33 pm

    All three steps complete! I’ve booked you for the first year portraits for our first baby due in July and I have so many ideas for cute photos that an extra session would be awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Janelle Nebergall - May 4, 2015 - 3:45 pm

    All 3 steps are complete! I would love to win a session for my girls b/c they are growing up so fast! Sarah has amazing talent!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy Newby - May 4, 2015 - 4:03 pm

    I am so in love with the newborn images you did of my little Olivia! We would love to win this!! We complete fall the entry steps listed above 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Susan Price - May 4, 2015 - 5:00 pm

    I liked both pages and shared the post. My sweet (and extremely cute) boy has changed so much since his newborn session with you! It would be great to document those changes for us and our families.ReplyCancel

  • Gina Sullivan - May 4, 2015 - 5:04 pm

    I have completed all three steps! Who wouldn’t want to win a session with this amazing photographer! Our photos of our daughter are amazing!!! I would like an outdoor session of my little one this summer!ReplyCancel

  • Kate - May 4, 2015 - 5:15 pm

    Our sweet baby girl, Dawson is due mid June and we would be thrilled to have Swade Studio portraits of her! We loved the ones you took of our nephew Liam! You do beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • irene hughes - May 4, 2015 - 5:30 pm

    Pick meeeee!
    I’m the knucklehead that thought you could fit a newborn in “snap” just like that………….! What a silly nana I am…must be from staying with my daughter for the past week after June Riley was born…anyway pick meEEEEEEEE please!ReplyCancel

  • Jenny Miner - May 4, 2015 - 6:29 pm

    All 3 steps have been completed! I would love to win this package! Sarah has documented my son’s entire first year. Each time I received our photos I was brought to tears. She is amazing! I am now 5 months pregnant and would love to have all the same memorable images for my new little one! Good luck everyone!ReplyCancel

  • Leigh Bedell - May 4, 2015 - 8:54 pm

    Completed all the steps for the Mother’s Fay Giveaway! (And now crossing my fingers and toes!) 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Leigh Bedell - May 4, 2015 - 8:57 pm

      That’s Mother’s Day…not Fay, darn phone. 🙂 If I win, I’d love a fall mini-session!ReplyCancel

  • erin walton - May 4, 2015 - 9:29 pm

    Doneski!! this single mommy could totally use this!!ReplyCancel

  • Cassandra Dickerson - May 4, 2015 - 9:58 pm

    Completed all 3 steps! Man, it’d be great to win! Not only for the mini session, but the awesome extras too!!!ReplyCancel

  • Starla Goss - May 4, 2015 - 10:51 pm

    All steps complete. We want to win because we don’t have any awedome pictures of Loralye’s since her one year pics! We love your pics and I tell everyone about Swade!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa Bahr - May 5, 2015 - 8:33 am

    Pick us! I love your work! You take such beautiful photos! Hadley’s newborn and Easter photos are all over our house and offices! We need new photos taken now that she is 18m!ReplyCancel

  • Teknika Bodie - May 5, 2015 - 11:25 am

    all steps complete! I would love to win because you are an amazing photographer! Our newborn photos are simply beautiful & I would love to win a session to have some family photos!ReplyCancel

  • Courtney - May 5, 2015 - 12:11 pm

    I completed all the steps above. You are very talented and all of your work is amazing! I would love for you to capture images of my family, especially with our new love joining us soon!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy Marvin - May 5, 2015 - 1:30 pm

    I would love to win this we don’t have hardly any family pictures since my son was born and he is 20 months lol!!ReplyCancel

  • austyn - May 6, 2015 - 8:00 am

    would love to win this we love our pics from Sarah!ReplyCancel

  • Jill - May 6, 2015 - 10:30 am

    Done, done, and done! Would love to win this because you are the best around! Would love some updated pictures of Landon!ReplyCancel

  • Danay F - May 6, 2015 - 10:52 am

    Got all three done. I love all our photos from you and I would love to do updated photos for my girls since they both just had birthdays!!ReplyCancel

  • Ashley Camber - May 6, 2015 - 11:07 am

    I completed all three steps! Ooh, I hope I win! Sarah, I want to win because you do such a fabulous job picking backgrounds, adjusting the lighting perfectly, providing props and newborn hats, and putting a magical finishing touch on the final product! I’ll email you with my intention for the shoot, that is my intention if I win! 🙂

    I love those frames you sell and already bought one, so a second one would pair lovely with it! And I love the clothing by Evie and Georgie Boutique along with the Shutter Buddie you chose!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie Hancock - May 6, 2015 - 11:34 am

    all done. These prizes look awesome- and I have been looking for a photographer in KC for awhile now. This seems like the perfect opportunity to try one out!ReplyCancel

  • Katherine - May 6, 2015 - 11:35 am

    I did everything to enter! I would love to win this giveaway because I have always wanted to get my daughter a Charlie Hustle Onesie and I would love for a family mini session for my daughters first birthday! Thanks for doing this giveaway!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Wedel - May 6, 2015 - 11:59 am

    Sarah has provided my family with pictures that we will cherish forever! She has done our little girls newborn session, her 6 months session, and I have her 1 year old session on the books! We are due with #2 in October and I keep telling my husband we need to book his newborn session soon! I can’t imagine another photographer doing his pictures! We have been so happy with Sarah’s work. My daughter is feisty and her patience with her in beyond belief! She still manages to get amazing shots. We are huge fans of Swade Studios and would love a chance to win the Mother’s Day giveaway!ReplyCancel

  • Jessie Mallicoat - May 6, 2015 - 12:43 pm

    Liked and shared! Great giveaway! I’d love to win!!ReplyCancel

  • Tara Mann - May 6, 2015 - 1:17 pm

    I did everything to enter. I’d love to win for the mini session! I can never have too many photos of my girls!ReplyCancel

  • Allison - May 6, 2015 - 1:18 pm

    Winning would make this mother very happy!!! We love all the pictures Sarah has done for us! She has been super flexible and creative while shooting our special needs son. I would totally let her pick the type of session because her ideas are always the best!ReplyCancel

  • Jaclyn Stanley - May 6, 2015 - 1:36 pm

    I have completed all 3 steps. I absolutely love your work! 🙂 We have not had a family picture since before my son was born (15 months ago) and I hate not having any photographs of us as a family of 4 in my home. I am definitely not a good decorator so I rely on family pictures to adorn my walls. We would absolutely LOVE a new family picture!!!ReplyCancel

  • Annie Dalton - May 6, 2015 - 2:28 pm

    All 3 steps done! Would love to have a summer family session! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Sara Ruble - May 6, 2015 - 2:54 pm

    I completed the 3 steps! Your work speaks for itself! So so so amazing! I’d love a family session as our family is growing and changing so fast!!ReplyCancel

  • Taylor Talmage - May 6, 2015 - 2:59 pm

    Just finished all 3 steps! I would love to have some photos done of our family. It has been over 2 years!ReplyCancel

  • Jen - May 6, 2015 - 3:09 pm

    Finished! Would love to have updated family pics of our new family of 5!ReplyCancel

  • Lindsey Bubalo - May 6, 2015 - 3:35 pm

    All steps are done! I’d love to have a mini session done since my baby girl is quickly approaching 1 year old!ReplyCancel

  • Brianna Seipel - May 6, 2015 - 4:05 pm

    I did all the steps and would absolutelylove to win! You can never have too many pictures of your children, especially when they are as wonderful as your pictures are!! briseipel@gmail.comReplyCancel

  • Paige Darnall - May 6, 2015 - 4:26 pm

    Contest steps complete. Happy mothers day!!ReplyCancel

  • Courtney - May 6, 2015 - 4:34 pm
  • Nanette Castaneda - May 6, 2015 - 6:51 pm

    I completed all 3 steps. I hope I’m the lucky winner!ReplyCancel

  • Molly Scott - May 6, 2015 - 7:19 pm

    complete! Have used Sarah with both my girls growing up and have a third baby coming in September that I will use Sarah for as well!! I would love to do a maternity mini including my girls this time as I’ve never done one before 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Megan J - May 6, 2015 - 10:01 pm

    Done! FB friends of both.
    Love Sarah’s work and would love some up to date shots of my kids! Perfect gift for Mother’s Day!!ReplyCancel

  • Dani Weimholt - May 6, 2015 - 10:03 pm

    I would be so thankful and delighted to get the mini session in the contest because we have only had professional pictures taken of my daughter once, when she was about 6 months old. Now she is almost 3 and the time is passing too quickly. I have completed the steps. Thank you for offering this!!!ReplyCancel

  • elizabeth - May 6, 2015 - 10:23 pm

    This would be an amazing gift for our little family. I’m working three jobs to make end meet, so needless to say I don’t get out enough myself. I would be truly blessed if we won the prize.ReplyCancel

  • Laura Amos - May 7, 2015 - 12:38 am

    Completed the steps. What a special Mother’s Day giveway! My favorite day of the year 😉 Scarlett will be 1 in September and I would love for Swade Studios to capture this milestone! Amazing work!!ReplyCancel

  • Susan Conard - May 7, 2015 - 3:52 am

    I’ve completed all three steps and as a first time mom, I would love to not only get pictures of my new little girl, but also potentially find a photographer our family can use for years to come!ReplyCancel

  • Katrina Sanders - May 7, 2015 - 5:54 am

    All is completed. Your pictures are amazing. I would love to get pictures for my son’s first birthday!ReplyCancel

  • Alison - May 7, 2015 - 7:17 am

    I want to win and I’ve done all 3 steps:)ReplyCancel

  • Krista Lane - May 7, 2015 - 7:35 am

    Done!! Thanks so much for doing this! ☺️ReplyCancel

  • Andrea Slater - May 7, 2015 - 8:31 am

    Just finished all of the steps for the give away. Ollie would love to have a mini session 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Tina Newton - May 7, 2015 - 9:05 am

    Completed all 3. Thank you!!ReplyCancel

  • Tina Newton - May 7, 2015 - 9:07 am

    I forgot to reply why I wanted to win. I want to win because you’re work is amazing!! You photographed my little girls. I need another sesh soon!!ReplyCancel

  • Amanda Merryman - May 7, 2015 - 9:31 am

    We love Sarah at Swade studios!! Great newborn and family photography 🙂 been using her for years!! Just completed your steps for the contest 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Kenna - May 8, 2015 - 12:15 pm

    Done! What a wonderful opportunity! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Amanda - May 8, 2015 - 12:41 pm

    This is an amazing offer. You can’t beat local small businesses. Can’t wait to see what happens!ReplyCancel

  • Melanie - May 8, 2015 - 1:53 pm

    Check, check, and check! Me and my expected twin girls would use this giveaway very well!ReplyCancel

  • Kristal Ronnebaum - May 8, 2015 - 2:13 pm

    Triple Check here too! Sarah, YOU and Swade Studios have been such an incredible addition to our mommy/baby events here in KC! We love having you with us for the journey! Your work is so unique and beautiful! Thank you for using your amazing talents and capturing such precious memories for us! See you real soon! The best is yet to come…ReplyCancel

  • Brian Adrian - May 8, 2015 - 3:07 pm

    Everyone that comes to our house always asks who took the maternity and baby photos. Thanks for everything you did for us. I’m sure we’ll be calling to schedule the 1 year appointments in the next month or so.ReplyCancel

  • Lindsey Hippe - May 9, 2015 - 4:28 pm

    Done! 🙂 I would love more photos of my girls with the amazing Sarah Swade- they grow so fast and you capture the images so beautifully!ReplyCancel

Good Morning! It is gorgeous out today. 🙂 We have been busy getting ready for a garage sale that starts tomorrow. It is always more work than I think it is going to be. Lots to do still!

I wanted to share another newborn session today before I work on some editing. This beautiful newborn baby girl came to see me last February. Her mom did not find out if she was a boy or girl ahead of time, she kept it a surprise! It is not something I could have ever done but I love it when other people do it, lol. I can’t image the excitement added to the moment that precious baby arrives. 🙂 As you can see she is the third baby girl for this family. I imagine a lot of tea parties going on in that house about now. So cute!!

I love her in the antique scale, the purples, aqua and pinks along with the family shots in all creams.

I am always happy to include parents and siblings in any of my sessions.

Please feel free to pin, like, share and comment!!

Kansas City Newborn Photographer

Kansas City Newborn Photographer

 

Kansas City Newborn Photographer

Kansas City Newborn Photographer

I love capturing newborns! They are just so tiny and sweet and precious! Most of my client’s book their newborn session well before their due date since I often book up well in advance. I only take on a limited amount of newborns each month, even less during the summer months since my children are home for the summer. I plan the session with the parents before the baby is born, like what colors they want used and any other special requests. Then once the baby is born we set a date, usually right around 8-12 days old.

This little guy was so great to work with. His parents brought in some Mizzou items for me to use. Lots of parents like using something special to them, like sports, college mascots, hobbies or professions. It is nice to add that personal touch. 🙂

I love the greys, creams and navy mom picked out for him.

Please feel free to pin, like and comment on any blog posts!

Thanks!!

 

Kansas City Newborn Photographer

Kansas City Newborn Photographer

 

Kansas City newborn baby  photographer

Kansas City newborn baby photographer

Did you get your taxes in?? Blah, hate taxes but we were on top of it this year since we are working on buying a house (more on that later). Love being self employed, but the taxes are rough for sure.

I was out of town last week for a short trip to Vegas. My sister in law just turned the big 4-0 so my mother in law took us out there to celebrate. It was great to get away and relax for a few days, much needed! We did a lot of walking around the casinos, rode the roller coaster at the NY,NY and sat by the pool.

Bloggin this handsome little man’s first birthday session that I did this past fall. We met up early in the morning at a cute little nook I found by my studio that had awesome fall colors then headed back for his cake smash. He did such an awesome job and is so cute! That little sweater and those eyes! I also love the colors they picked out for his cake smash. It came out so adorable!

Now is the time to book any spring to fall sessions! Spots are filling up fast for the spring and summer and I am starting to fill spots for the fall too.

beckett 2webbeckett 1web

  • Janet Jemison - April 17, 2015 - 8:46 am

    That’s my grandson!ReplyCancel

Happy Friday!

Thought I would do a quick blog post before I started editing for the day. I wanted to share this gorgeous newborn baby girl. I love the colors used, peach, mint, grey and white. So pretty!!

If you are wanting a spring or summer session now is the time to book, before my schedule fills up.

Here is the link for booking any session 

Kansas City Overland Park Newborn Photographer

Kansas City Overland Park Newborn Photographer

  • Teknika Bodie - March 28, 2015 - 6:26 am

    I’m still in awe of how beautiful these pic are. My little peanut Alaia is now 4 months old! Thank you so much for the gorgeous memories & I hope to see you for her 1st birthday photoshoot!ReplyCancel

    • Sarah - March 28, 2015 - 11:32 am

      Thank you Teknika! She is gorgeous and I hope to see her again too!! 🙂ReplyCancel