Beloved

Beloved...

capturing the essence of a couple!

Substance, Spirit, Heart, Soul, Core

"Beloved" is a concept of capturing a couple in love!  Our goal is to encourage couples to interact with each other on an intimate emotional level.   The outcome will reveal substance in the relationship and spirit in commitment.  As we spend time together in this session, couples will share from their heart and soul and be touched to the core.

In the session, couples will be encouraged to look at each other, not the camera.

Full session is $175.00 and includes 1-8x10, mini (3x3)accordian album, and 2-5x7's.  Since February is my birthday month, I am giving a 10% discount on this session.

Pay for your session here.  Please include code: Beloved to get your 10% discount.  Discount may be used on session fee or prints.

Beginners Photography Class

There has been a great interest in the Beginner Phtography class.  So here's the scoop:

There will be a group class on

Saturday, February 25th, 2012 from

9 am to 12 pm

 (location will be emailed to you after you register and pay)  

• Did you get a new camera over the holidays?
• Are you curious what all those buttons do?
• Are you a MWAC (Mom with a Camera) who would love to capture sweetness?
• Are you a student who loves to upload to Facebook, but tired of fuzzy pics?
• Would you like to learn how to set your camera on 'M'? (That would be 'manual'.)

If you answered YES to any of these, then let us help!

Contact me a rhondaelderphotographhy@hotmail or call 432.556.8041 to schedule a one-on-one or group class.

We will cover:

• 10 tips for better pics
• It's all about light
• Elements of exposure
• Basic camera modes

Here's what is included in your class:

Group Workshop: $100.00 each for 3-5 people
(minimum of 3 required)

Get your friends to come!

• 3 hour class
• Workbook
• Hands on Shoot
• 10% off a photo session with Rhonda Elder Photography (expires March 2012)
• Light Lunch

 You will need to bring your camera (of course), manual, pen and pad...and friends would be great.

All class fees are non-refundable, but transferable.

Can't make it on the 25th? No problem...

I am also offering one-on-one classes for $175. If you can't make it on the 25th of February, and would like to schedule a one-on-one,(that's just you and me) please contact me, and I will get you on the calendar.  You may pay for your one-on-one class by clicking here.

One-on-one

Mentor Session: $175.00

• 3 hour class
• Workbook
• Hands on Shoot
• 10% off a photo session with Rhonda Elder Photography (expires March 2012)
• Light Lunch

All class fees are non-refundable, but transferable.

Addision

Addison is my cousin, Rick and Lynette Rhoad's grandaughter.  Her beautiful mother and father are Michelle and Weston.  Big sister is Zay'd and she sure made my day with lots of sweet hugs.  Addison was so precious as she responded to the loving voice of her father...hmmm kind of reminds me of the relationship we can have with our heavenly Father.

This sweet little red outfit and hat was purchased by her grandmother, from Guatemala.  Love the handwork on it.

Fingers are so yummy!

Pretty in Pink...I just loved this big floppy hat. 

Isn't that hat great?

Midland Living/Winter 2011 Issue

Rhonda Elder Photography is proud to announce that we have an ad in the first issue of Midland Living/Winter 2011 magazine on pages 79 and 100. We also shot several of the ads. You will enjoy this beautiful full color magazine with highlights of businesses and fascinating articles. I mean a polo club in West Texas?!? Who knew? Go get your copy. They are free thanks to all the wonderful business sponsors. We really enjoyed teaming with With You in Mind Publications. 

A shout out to Publishers, Jay & Patti Martin, Matt & Heather Martin and Casey and Trisha Perkins for a fine publication.  Also, thanks to June Dixon and Nikki Anderson for all you do to keep us on task.   We appreciate all your endeavors to produce this beautiful artwork.  It was an honor to work with you!

You may pick up your free issue at my studio or any of the following locations in Midland:
 
America's Storage Center
Anderson Construction
Brooks Financial
Common Scents
Curiosities Antiques
Emeritus at Saddleridge Lodge
Fence Co
Gerardo's Casita Grill
Bistro in Clay Desta
Graham Pharmacy
Hospice
Hyacinth for the Home
JMR Industires/Energy Sales LLC
Le Bebe Boutique
Laser & Aesthetic (Odessa)
Texana Trading Company
Trinity School of MIdland

 

Pets & People

January theme at Rhonda Elder Photography is Pets & People.  A great big bark...uhhh... shout out to Pet Mystique owner, Cindy Beason and her beautiful family for being models for this promo.  Have you ever tried to get four dogs to look at the camera?  Or have you ever tried to get four dogs to stay in a basket?  It was a lot of fun and we got the shots!

Not only does Cindy have three beautiful daughters, but a handsome son-in-law and sweet little grandaughter. The dogs are Boxer-Nala, Yorkie-Wendie, Maltese-Frosty, and Brussel Griffen-Tootsie. 

Contact me at rhondaelderphotography@hotmail or call 432-556-8041 to schedule your Pets & People photo session.  The full 1-2 hour session is $175.00.  It includes one 8x10 and two 5x7's.  You may get a 20% discount if you bring your pet in January and sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.

Offer expires January 23, 2012

Offer may not be combined with any other discounts.

Cowpoke Comptons!

Okay here's a first.  We had a shoot with horses and loved it!!!  It didn't matter that it was 41 degrees out with a North wind a blowing our way, we made the best of it and got some great shots.  This photo session was dad, Steve's idea and that's another first.  Most of you guys out there don't want to be involved in photo sessions, so it was great to have the big guy all for it.  Thanks Steve!

Plus his beautiful wife and daughter, Tammy and Kenzie made my job real easy!

And another plus was I designed this Christmas Card for them.  I always enjoy working up a custom card that fits the personality of the family.  We were all pretty impressed with the vintage 1957 Massey Tractor in this photo, that is still in great running condition.  So cool!  I told Steve I love vintage things...that's why I love Larry!

 

Nathaniel & Natalia...Twins!

Sweet Natalia...isn't she precious!

Nathaniel...all boy!

We had a hard time getting them together.  It was almost comical.  We would sit them close together and she would immediately move away from him.  I asked the mother, Lily if he bullied her in the womb.  So mom and dad saved the day by bringing out the iPad.  Wow, that did the trick.  We had their ultimate attention.  It was so cute.  These two year old's know how to rock the technology.  Aren't they adorable? 

And now a shout out to Jonnies Home Decor store in Odessa TX.  Thanks to owners Carol Steen and Misty Alley for allowing us to shoot at their beautiful store.  Get in your car now...yes now and drive to Jonnie's  The Christmas decorations are to die for!  It is like Christmas Wonderland.  They also specialize in anything you can imagine to decorate your home and business.  The fine quality furniture is gorgeous, floral arrangements, kitchen ware and even something for the nursery.  What are you waiting for?  Get your keys and credit card(s)...go to Jonnies!