TDK11 Photos & MS Society Fundraiser

I've loved photography for a long time. Over the last six years I've come to love cycling too. I've participated in portions of two Tour de Kota events, breaking my collar bone on one trip. I finished the whole tour three years ago, all bones whole. I've ridden a few centuries and made lots of friends. I haven't been riding as much as I would like, I've been devoting time to photography and some other things a bit more lately. Still, I try to catch up with my cycling friends whenever possible and show my support of them while they pound away the miles.



It wasn't an easy spring to train for the Tour de Kota this year. Many of my friends rode it. Vermillion was an overnight town, so I made some photos between rain drops as riders came into town. Friday of last week I photographed riders as they came by Hub City on their way to Sioux Falls.



I didn't see all of my friends, but I was able to photograph many of them. Here's a link to the full album: http://sieversmaphotography.zenfolio.com/tdk2011





Another ride that I'm fond of is the Bike MS event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I've ridden it twice, once with my husband. I've also volunteered as an emcee at the finish line and donated other years when I was unable to ride.

I don't want to make money for myself from these Tour de Kota images. I would like to offer them in exchange for a donation to be given to the MS Society. If you see an image of yourself that you like, please consider ordering a print. Proceeds will be combined and Sieversma Photography will make a donation to the North Central States Chapter whether I complete the ride myself or not.

I leave the decision to donate up to you. I've created a coupon code to allow print orders at base cost: TDK2011

Once again, here's a link to an album with the rest of my photos:
http://sieversmaphotography.zenfolio.com/tdk2011

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to get a shot of each and every rider.

Happy trails,

Melissa
Sieversma Photography

Memorial Day Weekend

I had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, and I hope that you did too.

I was honored to photograph Mike and Emma's wedding near Huron on Saturday.



My good friend Cathy Logue also joined me for the photo event.



Cathy did a wonderful job capturing many unique images. I hope to be able to work with her again in the future!

Sunday night friends joined us for a really large bonfire. Everything went smoothly and I believe that all had a good time. The kids got to eat way more chocolate and marshmallows than they probably should have and the adults were all in good company. And everyone stayed warm.



And to those in the armed services, thank you for your time. I do appreciate it. I wanted to also share the story of a veteran featured on the Memorial Day edition of the Today Show. This man was part of a crew of five in a military humvee attacked by a roadside bomb. He was the only survivor. This man experienced burns to 30% of his body and endured numerous surgeries and physical therapy. Now, he's turned his experience into material for stand up comedy. This segment will choke a person up, but its phenomenal. Please take a moment to check it out on the Today Show website.

If you spent the weekend remembering someone you've lost, my sympathy to your family. We've all lost loved ones. I think that spending time with people that you care about is the best way to spend holiday weekends like this one. Its about creating as many memories as you can.

Activity Session for Your Senior!

High school seniors have worked their way through four years of school, leaving a trail of activities they've loved. A senior photo session reflects the individual.





An event session helps document the activities that may have consumed their time and occupied their heart.

I would love to highlight what makes them tick in their portraits. Then we can book an extra session where I attend an activity to capture images of your student at work.

Composite images are also created from the resulting photos.





For details regarding a session and how to book it, please visit my website.

Chickies at Spring Event

Be sure to read my previous blog post below regarding event details. I will bring along 2-3 chickies for your children to check out at the Alcester Trade Show. The chickies will be available for your portrait session too. Baskets will be available so that a child may sit next to and look at the chickie if holding it is too much.

Hand sanitizer and wipes will also be available so that fingers may be clean following the session!! :D

In case you aren't familiar with Alcester, the Auditorium is at the corner of 2nd & Broad st. West side of biz district http://bit.ly/eEIEK6

Free Spring Children's Portrait Event

Alcester (South Dakota)is hosting a trade show featuring vendors from the area on April 2 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. at the city auditorium. Participants include representatives of Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Norwex, Creative Memories, Tastefully Simple, AND MORE. Admission is free to patrons.

Sieversma Photography will have a booth at this first annual event. I will set up a mini studio for FREE children's portraits, just in time for spring! Bring your child in for a 15 minute session with a bright backdrop and a selection of props.

Order a photo CD to be mailed to you with your edited images and permission to make prints anywhere you want. OR, order ala carte prints from the online gallery following the session.

Please allow a week for all sessions to be posted online. I will be in contact with photo customers.



Reservations are ideal, though not necessary. I will have session slots available every 20 minutes.

NO fee for the session itself. Photo CD with all of your edited images: $50. Book your child's portrait in advance and receive a $10 discount on the disc.

FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE CHILDREN: I can do one session & photograph your children together as a group. OR, if you would like to do a separate session for each child, buy the first photo disc for $50. Add the photos from the additional sessions for a reduced rate of $20 per child.

OR, you may order ala carte prints from an online album.
8 Wallets $8, 4x6 $5, 5x7 $10, 8x10 $15, larger prints available.
Receive a 5x7 print per session if you book your session before April 2.

Please share this event with your friends! Email for details: melissa@sieversmaphotography.com Or call 712-223-0088

Family Photo Sessions

Sieversma Photography will be at the Alcester, SD Craft Fair on November 6 from 10a.m. until 3p.m. Sessions are by appointment only. Book now to secure your time slot for a 30 minute family photo session. The organizers at the event have provided a private room to serve as a portrait studio.

This special opportunity is available for $30. I will, for example, photograph your family as a group, your children as a group and we will pose individual photos of each child. Additional poses will be added as time allows. Grandparents are welcome. Children only groupings or couples sessions are welcome too! Holiday props are available. Melissa will edit the photos and provide a 4x6 print of each pose. You will receive those images with your session fee. Additional reprints and/or a CD with the high resolution images will also be available for purchase.

If this date works for your schedule, please contact Melissa at melissa@sieversmaphotography.com. Or call 712-223-0088(cell number)

Once you are booked, Melissa will be in contact with you to plan your session. (How many children, adults, what colors you might like to use in your portrait, etc.)

Additional Pricing Information:
Wallets 8 for $8.00, 4x6 $8, 5x7 $12, 8x10(12) $20, 11x14 $30, 12x18 $55, 20x30 $130. High Resolution CDs with all edited images from your session may be purchased for $100.

Greeting cards are also available through Sieversma Photography. View a few examples HERE. Do you have a style that you like, but don't see? The cards are custom designed. Sieversma Photography will work with you to create unique greeting cards.

Please check out more photos from other family holiday sessions HERE.

If space runs out before you get a chance to book for a November 6th session, an on location portrait session is also available. Details regarding this service are available HERE.

New Website!!

I've created a new website: www.sieversmaphotography.com

I will reserve the blog space as a place to discuss photo ideas and upcoming events or specials. If you'd like to learn more details regarding price, product and available service - that will be at the website. I will post links on the blog to particular pages to ease the search.

I'm very excited to be able to present this resource!!

Thanks for checking out Sieversma Photography!!!