Valentine's Day Resolutions | St. Paul Photographer

Yes I know resolutions are usually reserved for New Years. But really, what's the harm in adding a few more here and there. And since it's Valentine's Day, a day that celebrates love, I thought a few resolutions revolving around things I LOVE to do (and you probably do to) would make a lovely idea, worth sharing with you all.


1. Eat more dark chocolate. I mean really, this one speaks for itself.

2. Share more love. Be more generous. (Generous with things, time, money, emotions). If you have not yet heard about the movement for "Generosity Day" (also today, February 14th) than you should read more about it. Though I am not one to jump on bandwagons, certainly the idea of being generous (and kind and caring and loving) is an excellent piggy-back to Valentine's Day (if not everyday).

3. Take more pictures of PEOPLE you love. My daughter is turning 10 this week. 10!!! Where did the time go? This is a photo of her when she was six. I truly have lived my own motto of enjoying every moment, but just because I enjoyed them, savored them really, does not mean I do not miss those moments sometimes. These pictures remind me of that joy.

4. Be more creative. This one may not be for all of you. But for those of us for whom creative juices run freely, sometimes we forget to use them. Or get too busy. Or run out of ideas. Or don't sit down long enough to think of any ideas. Lately I have been in the mood to paint. I may just get out my canvases and paints and do that.

Like these resolutions? Want little bits of LOVE to be a bigger part of your life? Get out there and buy yourself some dark chocolate (and one for a friend to meet resolution #2). Then spend some time with your camera and friends or kids, and devise a plot to find a moment or two for something fun and creative. Do not feel disappointed if you decide that you simply cannot handle #3 and want to hire a professional. That will help me with #4. Every single shoot I do brings new creative energy for me.

Wishing you much JOY & LOVE today and everyday. Even if you have to work for it. :)

~Shannon
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Shannon Tacheny of Feather Blue Studios LOVES creating modern portrait art, whether it be children's photography, high school seniors, or headshots for business people, models, or actors. Feather Blue Studios is based out of Saint Paul, MN and serves Minneapolis, St Paul, and the Twin Cities surrounding areas.

Happy New Year from Feather Blue Studios!

I hope you and your family enjoyed a relaxing and joyful Christmas! Thank you to my family, clients, and friends who give me the opportunity to create modern heirlooms of the photographic kind. I am so blessed.

Sending wishes for a beautiful, adventurous, and fun-filled New Year!

~Shannon

Happy December! -- Family Christmas Photo Features

Wow! It's December already. Where does the time go! I meant to be blogging holiday shoot deadlines, and photo updates, and new plans... but that's ok. I spent that time with my family, and your family, and editing like mad, and designing some really beautiful holiday cards for my beloved clients (see some of their beautiful families through this posting). Life doesn't always have to be on a perfect schedule, it just needs to be enjoyed minute by minute, day by day. Each day brings new joys -- and I try not to miss them (I hope you don't either).

Speaking of enjoying each minute, here's an article (Huffington Post, by Allison Tate) that I couldn't have written better myself... (thank you to my good friend for sharing it with me).

I often share my passion about how investing in your family photo experience is really investing in the creation of HISTORY, and the above article hits the nail on the head. You are leaving a legacy, your family is part of it, and MOMS - YOU are a big part of it -- so don't be shy about being in your family Christmas picture, no matter how you think you look. Be part of that history for your kids.

While it might be late in the game to get a jump on the professional Christmas photo shoot, make sure you're in your snapshots this holiday season with your kids. Smiles, snuggles, and stray hairs all around.

Thank you to all the wonderful clients I did spend this fall with, sharing in a moment of your family's history. I am blessed by each of you! I truly love getting to know you and your children.

Merry Christmas everyone! Now go and enjoy your December already!!

Senior Picture Season {modern Senior Pictures, St Paul / Twin Cities MN}

Senior Picture season is still upon us! And yes, there is select space still available for some evenings, Saturdays, and even MEA days. Here are some peaks from just a couple of different beautiful Senior sessions this late summer and early fall.

Sunset is happening just a little bit earlier every day, so if you want to experience the gorgeous sun-flair / back-light effect (like in Kayla and her dog Peyton's pictures below), don't delay!

Kayla {with her adorable pal Peyton}...

Christy {self taught guitarist, how cool is that}...

FeatherBlueStudios ~ modern photography by Shannon Tacheny ~ St. Paul, MN
651.489.8281 ~ featherbluestudios@juno.com

tags: modern senior pictures, senior portraits, outdoor senior pictures, senior picture photography, saint paul / twin cities / minneapolis MN

See the WEBSITE for session details or email us for your Senior Picture experience guide pdf: featherbluestudios@juno.com. Senior Sessions start at $250.

Still space for Fall Family Shoots! {Outdoor Family Photography St Paul / Twin Cities MN}

Our October Fall Shoot Event (Sat, Oct 13th) still has room, so don't delay! We've adjusted the times slightly (moving some to the late afternoon) to allow for the beautiful warm light later in the day. Morning and afternoon options still available. See below for the new times and availability! (Can't join us the 13th? -- See below for a special offer anytime this Oct).

You may have missed the "early bird" special rate, but our Fall Special Event shoot rate for Sat Oct 13th is still an AMAZING deal at just $220, with lots of cool products included. Need more info? See the posting below this one for all the details plus images of the album & holiday card swag included when you join us that day!

New Shoot Times for Oct 13th:
9am -
9:50am - booked
10:40am -

3pm -
3:45pm - booked
4:30pm - booked

Can't make the 13th? Book any fall family shoot for Oct, in-studio or outdoors, at the regular rate of $165 and receive a special bonus of $30 order credit along with it. Valid through Oct 2012 only.

Fall Outdoor Special-Event Shoot Days -- {Child & Family Photography, St Paul}

A beautiful, busy, and blessed summer has flown by! Now it's time to think about fall...

Don't miss out on our annual fall outdoor shoot day special events! One "urban" option and one "park" option - we've got two dates and two looks to suit your calendar & your style. But slots are limited! And booking early means a bigger discount and a fun bonus, so don't delay - get your family photo shoot on the calendar today!

45-50 minute time slots
(PLENTY of time for group smiles, kids separately & together, and some family snuggles and adventure time - no pressure: we can do it all)

Saturday, SEPT 22nd, 2012
"City Street Charm"
(St. Paul amongst trendy Selby / Grand Ave)
9am - reserved
10am -
10:50am -
11:40am -

Saturday, OCT 13th, 2012
"Fall in the Park"
(Autumn Colors in the Como Park area)
9am -
9:50am -reserved
10:40am -
& 1pm - reserved
1:45pm - reserved

Call 651.489.8281 or email featherbluestudios@juno.com to book your slot today!

Senior Spokesmodel - Grace! {Modern High School Senior Pictures, St. Paul / Minneapolis, MN}

It's Summer! And that means Senior Picture Season... It's one of my favorites -- somewhere between fashion and portraits, edgy and relaxed, working with gals and guys at exciting stages of their lives... I love it! Meet this year's High School Senior Picture Spokesmodel for "The Senior Scene" - our Senior Picture division - Grace! Get to know Grace here (& enjoy the adorable pix too). Grace and I decided on a bit of a "Parisian" look for this first outfit - the blacks and grays with the tres chic red flower. I got my photography start in Paris, so it's dear to my heart! Merci to Grace for the fun time, looking forward to shooting more with you soon... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AN INTERVIEW WITH GRACE... Q: What's your favorite color? Grace: gray or yellow Q: Ice Cream flavor? Grace: Bananna Pudding! (rare but fabulous apparently!) Q: What fashion trend or clothing item do you adore? Grace: my gray knit sweater! Q: What do you look forward to doing in the summer? Grace: reading or playing ultimate frisbee Q: How about school? What subjects get you excited? Grace: anything artistic, or math... Q: What is one thing you would love to do/be/see in the future? Grace: I REALLY want to go on a missions trip to Africa. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you're interested in a Senior Picture experience by Shannon of Feather Blue Studios, don't delay! Booking now for summer through fall. Check out http://www.FeatherBlueStudios.com and our facebook page {for Senior Girls} - http://www.facebook.com/TheSeniorScenebyFeatherBlue. And then contact us at featherbluestudios@juno.com or 651.489.8281 for details & to book!