Spencer Photos

Product Spotlight: Dark Tiger Women's Long Sleeve Tee

2008-08-23T20:37:00.002-04:00

This design was originally done for my brother. I never know what to get for them. Awhile back we started making gifts for everyone rather than just picking something out at a store.

Some years it's baked goods, other years beaded jewelry that my husband makes, shirts and tote bags are favorites of mine to give.

A few years ago I tried to give someone to everyone that was designed just for them. This one was fun making because it's not your normal design. The sharpened sepia design really stands out and is truly a beautiful gift.

This design and more can be found at Spencer Photos.

Spencer Photos

2008-08-01T17:11:00.003-04:00

Come stop by our store and see our new photographic gifts and shirts. Spencer Photos sports a new look that should make your shopping experience more enjoyable.

Product Spotlight: Beautiful Zinnia Tote Bag

2008-06-20T22:53:00.007-04:00

Today's product spotlight is this Beautiful Zinnia Tote Bag.

I'm totally in love with this zinnia photograph. Steven, Izzy and I routinely go to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens because it's such a relaxing place. Every time we go something new is in bloom.

I've been giving Izzy photography lessons and it's so fun taking her because she wants to take so many pictures. We go around and find different flowers and take lots of pictures.

Zinnias are a very beautiful flower. They tend to have color gradients. This particular floral photograph starts out a dark red, softens into a rich orange and then ends in a bright yellow. What I like especially about this flower is that zinnias seem especially favored by butterflies and for this reason many gardeners add zinnias specifically to attract them.

I like the decorative border or mask that surrounds this photo because it gives it a polished look. I recently ordered this item for myself and can't wait for it to come in.

To purchase unique zinnia shirts and gifts don't forget to shop Spencer Photos. We carry beautiful floral photography that is perfect for gifts.

Happy Shopping!

Flowers and Plants

2008-05-10T09:24:00.003-04:00

I've changed around the sections at Spencer Photos to make the photography section make more sense so now there are only nine sections.

Flowers and Plants: This section has been filling out nicely. The flowers used to be grouped by color which was great at one point but quickly became hard to find the right flower. It is now grouped by flower type. I'm proud to announce a wide variety of flowers to include; columbine, daffodils, daisies, echinacea, hibiscus, hydrangea, iris, lilies, lotus blossoms (water lilies), pansies, poppies, roses, snapdragons, tulips, zinnias and two assorted flowers sections. I've been busy working on this section making sure the newest products are being offered and that the designs are updated. There are going to be some really fun floral prints here in the next couple of weeks.

Animals, Birds and Insects: This section has also changed quite a bit. It's now organized by animals, insects, birds and amphibians. For return shoppers this should provide a better shopping experience. Stop in the animals section if you're searching for tigers, turtles, prairie dogs, seahorses, lions, giraffes, cats and dogs, zebras, crabs, sharks and fish, jelly fish or some of our other animals. Only the beautiful bugs in our insect section. We have bees, ladybugs, dragonflies and butterflies. Eagles, owls, cranes and more are in our bird section and fun frogs in our amphibian section.

Nature and Landscapes: Is still a work in progress but still worth checking out. We have stunning cloud prints and lovely seascapes. Gazebos and waterfalls populate this section. Browse a bit and find something truly lovely.

People: This section will include baby girl - a lovely assortment of baby shower gifts featuring baby girl. We will also be showcasing people enjoying nature, and relationships.

Design, Details and Macro: A small section right now but with more to come.

Architecture and Transportation: Sailboats, airplanes and close ups on beautiful city buildings.

Digital Darkroom: Fun bursts of colors overwhelm this section. Most used to be floral prints but are now bright, fun patterns and are really stunning. If you want a truly unique gift shop here! This is also the home of the zelephant. It's a zebra elephant blend that Steven made years ago when discovering photo shop. It's funny, it's different, it's a zelephant.

Night Shots: Fireworks, sunsets and Pittsburgh at night. These night pictures are fun and beautiful.

Catch-All: We have statue prints, food shirts and photography for history buffs. Pumpkins, gourds and apples, some Indian corn too fill in the food section. Look for Jamestown and Yorktown gifts in our Celebrate History section. Cannons, James Fort, water-carrying yokes and more!

Lotus Blossom Shirts and Gifts

2008-05-04T15:59:00.002-04:00

Nelumbo nucifera is known by a number of common names, including blue lotus, Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, and sacred water-lily. It is commonly cultivated in water gardens. In 1787 it was first brought into horticulture in Western Europe as a stove-house water-lily under the patronage of Joseph Banks.

The lotus represents purity of body, speech, and mind, floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. The Buddha is often depicted sitting on a giant lotus leaf or blossom. According to legend, he was born with the ability to walk and everywhere he stepped, lotus flowers bloomed.

To purchase unique lotus blossom shirts and gifts don't forget to shop Spencer Photos. We carry beautiful floral photography that is perfect for gifts.

Product Spotlight: Jelly Fish T Shirt

2008-04-28T20:50:00.002-04:00

This Jelly Fish T Shirt is super cool and was fun to make. I started with a photograph my husband took of a jelly fish and then made a swarm of jelly fish using copy and paste putting them in almost in a tornado formation. I added text "Jelly Fish Hunter" and then put this fun design on t shirts, mugs, bags, posters and more!

Purchase this shirt or other photographic shirts and unique gifts at Spencer Photos. You are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone.

Happy Shopping!

Product Spotlight: Rude Giraffe Hat

2008-04-05T12:22:00.005-04:00

This rude giraffe hat definately makes me smile. This animal has attitude but that's okay. My daughter loves animals and we are always reading books about different animals. It's funny when she doesn't know the sound an animal makes because she says in a cute, high pitched voice the animals name twice, ex "giraffe, giraffe".

I cropped this photograph and added a decorative oval border.

If you enjoy this giraffe photograph as much as I do it is available for purchase on giraffe shirts, mugs, framed prints, giraffe hats, magnets and more!

Happy Shopping!

Remember: Smile, shoot, print and you will be happier for it.

Photography t shirts and photographic gifts are available for purchase at Spencer Photos: our online store.

More product spotlights coming soon.

Product Spotlight: Apples Infant Bodysuit

2008-03-26T12:07:00.004-04:00

Basket of Apples Infant Bodysuit reminds me of crisp fall mornings back in my home state of Pennsylvania. PA is a beautiful state especially during the fall months because everything is so bright and colorful. The air also smells so good.

This nature photograph is of a basket of bright red apples that were sitting on a porch. They were collected with the intent to turn them into a warm apple cobbler. The strong aromatic fragrance of cinnamon would soon fill the air mixed with the tart smell of freshly picked apples.

I can imagine our family pulling on our jackets and grabbing the rustic wooden basket to head out to the apple orchads looking for the juiciest fruits while admiring the multi colored fall leaves from the trees adorning the hills and mountains.

This basket of apples photograph is available for purchase on magnets, buttons, shirts and more unique gifts. Enjoy the beauty of fall with this lovely gift idea offered to you through Spencer Photos.

Happy Shopping!

Remember: Smile, shoot, print and you will be happier for it.

Photography t shirts and photographic gifts are available for purchase at Spencer Photos: our online store.

More product spotlights coming soon.

Product Spotlight: Metallic Rose Magnet

2008-03-25T18:58:00.004-04:00

Metallic Rose Rectangle Magnet is a lovely floral design that is a stark contrast to nature's soft and delicate floral bloom. This particular image was created with a simple layer that gave it a metallic coating.

It is available for purchase through our online store: Spencer Photos.

Happy Shopping!

Remember: Smile, shoot, print and you will be happier for it.
Photography t shirts and photographic gifts are available for purchase at Spencer Photos: our online store.

More product spotlights coming soon.

Store Update: Spencer Photos

2008-03-23T21:19:00.006-04:00

For those of you familiar with our store you may have noticed that we've undergone a color change. I've given Spencer Photos a spring lift with a lovely pale green.

What may be of interest to you is that we have a new additions section. The thing that makes this section so special is that this is where we feature all of our new t shirts and unique gifts before they get shifted to their permanent location at Spencer Photos.

How does this relate to you? Everything that arrives at our new section comes in at a discounted rate giving our shoppers a chance to purchase these lovely designs cheaper for a limited time only. I keep designs in this section until I've reached 18 new designs then I start the section over.

If you sign up for our newletter, you can receive updates about when the new items show up!

This lovely Yellow Flowers Tote Bag can be purchased at our store and this floral design is also available to purchase on shirts for men, women and children as well as note cards, hats, and mugs.

Happy Shopping!

Product Spotlight: Flower Heart T-Shirt

2008-03-23T21:03:00.005-04:00

Izzy has a gift coming in the mail. This is one of my favorite designs that I offer at Spencer Photos. It's available in four different colors but I really prefer it in pink. Pink is such a friendly color and it makes me smile. The funny thing is I really didn't care much for pink before I became pregnant with Izzy.

I really enjoyed making this heart t shirt. The design started as a pink rose photograph. I opened it in Microsoft Digital Image Suite and decided to mess around with it. I distorted the image by applying a Kaleidoscope distortion. The effect was this interesting pattern.

After I had the pattern the way that I liked it I then gave it a heart shaped border framed with a pale pink color.

This Heart shaped explosion Infant/Toddler T-Shirt can be purchased at our online store: Spencer Photos. It's also available on t shirts for women and kids as well as a lovely mug.

Happy Shopping!

Remember: Smile, shoot, print and you will be happier for it.

Photography t shirts and photographic gifts are available for purchase at Spencer Photos: our online store.

More product spotlights coming soon.

Storybook Creations: Happily Ever After

2008-03-16T22:18:00.005-04:00

Do you want your child to be the star of their own story? Steven and Heather of Smile Shoot Print meet with the family to discuss their child's likes. We come up with a unique story based on your child and it features a beautiful photo session of your child to illustrate the story.

What's so special is the flexible nature of Storybook Creations. Stories can include siblings, parents, pets, friends, favorite toys, and more!

Remember: Smile, shoot, print and you will be happier for it.

To book your on location photo session with Smile Shoot Print email us at spencer@smileshootprint.com

Photography t shirts and photographic gifts are available for purchase at Spencer Photos: our online store.

Upon request your portraits can be added to shirts, tote bags, mugs and more for a truly unique gift.

Cool Coffee Mugs

2008-03-13T12:25:00.004-04:00

This mug's design is called Miscolored Flowers. I'll tell you a little bit about how I made this. I took 9 of my very favorite flower photographs and cut them out of their picture using Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006's magic wand tool and the edge finder. Once I had only the flower head left I put them all together in this arrangement.

I converted all the flowers to black and white. You can see what the black and white flowers look like with my field of flowers mug. I then took each flower and adjusted the color balance using different levels of cyan-red, magenta-green, and yellow-blue until I had a color that tickled me. I love having a purple daisy, a blue zinnia and daffodil and just off the wall colors for the flowers. I was really happy with how the zinnias, roses, daffodils and other flowers turned out.

The final thing that I did before applying this floral design to the 3 different mugs was add a quote. Gardeners and nature lovers are sure to appreciate this quote. "Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul." - Luther Burbank. I love this quote because just thinking about flowers makes me happier, better and more helpful.

Miscolored Flowers Large Mug can be purchased along with several other designs on our mugs. Cool Coffee Mugs is a newer section in my online store: Spencer Photos. I really enjoyed making these mugs. All of the designs in this section was made especially for mugs. We offer three different sizes. The featured image is our large mug. It's a beast of a mug at 15 oz. We also offer a regular sized mug and a stein.

Happy Shopping!

Remember: Smile, shoot, print and you will be happier for it.

Photography t shirts and photographic gifts are available for purchase at Spencer Photos: our online store.

More product spotlights coming soon.

Beach Scene Jr. Spaghetti Tank

2008-03-13T12:13:00.005-04:00

I had fun creating this image. We took a family trip down to the outer banks. It was windy and the air was crisp. The sand bit at our ankles as we walked due to the wind.

What was really nice though was that we were the only ones on the beach this day. My daughter was running along the sand picking up the shells that she found. My husband's pockets were filling up with those shells. I took some beautiful pictures of both of them spending time together and I took some photographs of the water.

I like this particular photograph as it really shows the beautiful colors that one sees at the beach. The vivid blue sky, the foamy white of the water and the cool brown sand.

I added a lovely floral border to this image because I liked how pretty it looked. This ocean design looks especially good on this Beach Scene Jr. Spaghetti Tank in light blue which can be purchased at my store: Spencer Photos. It also looks really good in white. This lovely image is on several different products and apparel.

New Journals!

2008-01-24T23:41:00.001-05:00

I had so much fun making these flower design journals! You can buy them at my store: Spencer Photos in a section designated just for journals!

This particular one is my favorite. It has bright orange zinnias that are so warm and welcoming. It has a very fun font that says Journal and two beautiful butterflies: a monarch and a variegated fritillary butterfly.

There is a journal that has all pink flowers: a rose, zinnia and another beautiful pink flower.

I digitally altered three black and white flowers (2 daffodils and a wild rose) to add color. My primary colors journal are of course colored red, yellow and blue. Purple Flowers Journal of course has been colored, you guessed it, purple.

These are so much fun to make because I took parts of some of my favorite photographs and combined them together for a beautiful journal cover. These journals are a perfect place to jot down poems, keep a diary or write out to do lists.

Scribble important stuff - lyrics, recipes, addresses, and more. The journals are Wire-O bound with 160 pages to journal away in. The pages are unlined and measures 5" x 8", a handy on-the-go size to fit in your backpack. Go creative and let the muse flow.

Coming soon - journals with more pages and lined!

Photography Posters

2008-01-20T11:40:00.000-05:00

I've recently added a new section to my store: Spencer Photos.

Photography Posters will have a selection of some of my favorite photographic prints. Lovely Rose and Curious Meerkat are the two posters currently displayed in this section.

Lovely Rose is one of my favorite floral prints. (If you hadn't noticed, I really enjoy the floral prints). I've edited this image in photoshop. I darkened the background and enhanced the rose so it would have a very bold, artistic feel to it. I've added a black border around the image and then at the bottom added the title and the by line.

The other image in this section is Curious Meerkat. This friendly animal was a joy to photograph. The meerkat stood right up on the rock. I think it was trying to get a better look at us. Every time I see a meerkat, I am reminded of "The Lion King" with Timon the meerkat.

Enjoy!

Abstract Yellow Rose

2008-01-20T11:15:00.001-05:00

Here is an awesome yellow rose abstract that can be found in my store: Spencer Photos. I've named it Abstract Yellow Rose. It is very similar to my other Abstract Yellow Rose but this one doesn't have the geometric layer. I love the warm yellow and red that makes up this design.

I think this design looks interesting on a tote bag. I use tote bags all the time as they are an Earth friendly solution to plastic bags.

I use tote bags for our trips to the library, trips to daycare and trips to the grocery store. One of the grocery stores by my work no longer packs groceries in plastic bags. If you want a bag to pack your groceries, you must buy them. Wouldn't it be better to purchase a fun canvas tote bag like this to carry your groceries home in?

More designs coming soon!

Orange Rose - Chalk

2008-01-20T10:06:00.000-05:00

I just finished adding a new design to my store: Spencer Photos. This is a fun artisic version of one of my favorite floral photographs. I've named it Orange Rose - Chalk.

A little bit about how I made this design. I took the orange rose photograph, cropped it into a circle. I then added a chalk filter and added the word rose in an orange color.

This floral image is available on shirts, mugs, bags, children's clothes and more!

I had fun making this design and I hope you enjoy it.

I'm interested in knowing what you think of this design. If you love it or hate it, leave a comment.

Abstract Yellow Rose

2008-01-20T01:40:00.001-05:00

I just finished adding a new design to my store: Spencer Photos that I absolutely love. It's called Abstract Yellow Rose. What I like about it is the bold yellow and red colors, the orderly geometric pattern combined with the messy but still patterned swirl of the brush strokes. This fun design was made using filters, masks and slight alterations. I started with one of our photographs of a beautiful yellow rose.

Yellow flowers seem to be very popular right now. I love yellow flowers because they remind me of the sun and of summertime. Winter can be a hard time for people because the sun hides away as do the flowers. I use this time of year to go through our floral prints and alter them for new and unusal designs.

It's shown here on a pillow that is available for purchase. This design is also available on t-shirts, mugs, a teddy bear, bags and more.

I'm interested in knowing what you think of this design. Comment on whether you think it's bold or blah.

More designs coming soon!

Helping the homeless

2008-01-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

I've added 24 beautiful stars with a stained glass feel to them. Don't Fear the Darkness came to be because I was inspired by a very motivational quote.

"To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest” ~Unknown

As a case manager for a homeless shelter I see people go through so much. Being homeless is hard, especially if you're homeless with your children. The parents are under so much stress as are their children.

I've also seen people gather enormous amounts of strength while times are their darkest. When I found this quote I really felt it was the perfect one to describe the parents that I work with.

These beautiful star designs are a reminder that even in our darkest of times there is strength, hope and beauty. Profits will be used for an emergency fund to help families who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless.

Here are some information for you that I learned from The National Alliance to End Homelessness. Most Americans underestimate how the problem of homelessness affects families. About 600,000 families and 1.35 million children experience homelessness in the United States. Family homelessness is more widespread than many think, but it is not an unsolvable problem. Across the country, hundreds of communities are planning to end homelessness, and a handful of communities and many local programs are making progress in ending family homelessness. I also learned that over 5 million low-income families pay half of their income for housing or live in severely substandard conditions.

The fact of the matter is many of our families cannot afford housing. Lack of education, lack of job skills and lack of daycare bring about this problem. Many of them are single moms struggling to just make ends meet while living in unsafe communities.

Moving into housing takes money. Money for first month's rent and security deposit, utility bills, moving expenses, furniture and household items. That is just a small sample of what is needed. I will use the money earned from Dark Fear the Darkness to help homeless families secure housing.

Spencer Photos Categories

2007-11-04T01:13:00.000-04:00

1. Photographic Prints and Gifts
With 15 different categories to choose from you are sure to find a photographic print that will add beauty to your life. New photographs are being added on a daily basis. Ever expanding is our floral prints as we continue our journeys through the botanical gardens in Norfolk.
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/spencerphotos/3830955

2. Artistically Altered
Come see the fun designs we now offer! Currently there are 11 categories full of designs made from our original photographs. Flowers take on an interesting green glow when converted to a negative image in our Alien blooms section. Borders and masks add charm to several of my favorite images. All of our photographic cut outs can be customized! If you find a design that you like and would like it customized with a name, saying or other text, let us know and we will create a custom gift for you!
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/spencerphotos/3833144

3. People Matter!
As a case manager at a homeless shelter I know that one person can make a difference in the lives of others. Every year 600,000 families with 1.35 million children experience homelessness in the United States. What are you doing to make a difference? When you purchase any item from People Matter!, money will be donated to an emergency fund to help families out of homelessness and into housing. Our breast cancer designs will also make a difference in the lives of women everywhere. With the purchase of our breast cancer designs, money will be given to charity with a specific focus on Breast Cancer health, education, and awareness.
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/spencerphotos/3831383

4. This Nerdy Girl
We’ve had fun adding designs to this section. Come browse through our fun text based designs for mom to be, gamers, bitter wives, and more!
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/spencerphotos/3831533

5. 12 Months
We are busy adding designs for the upcoming holidays! In our Christmas section you’ll find a cute snowman with some fun sayings, a lovely green Christmas tree decorated in yellow and red and some trees at night. Our tree lovely frogs are also dolled up for Christmas with Santa’s hat. We have a section with gifts for her. Some of our beautiful floral images have had wonderful sayings about motherhood added to them to create a gift that mom is sure to love!
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/spencerphotos/3831455

Thank you for your interest in Spencer Photos! We hope you enjoy the changes to our store and we look forward to sharing our newest additions with you again soon!

Izzy's Turtle Shirts

2007-10-20T17:46:00.000-04:00

I was really busy designing shirts the other day. Izzy came up to me and asked for a shirt. I thought it couldn't hurt because it would give me a chance to see a new design so I showed her all the different infant shirts that we carry at Spencer Photos. Out of all the possible choices she chose this turtle shirt. I took the turtle image, added "Izzy's Turtle Shirt" and then a plug for the store (might as well make the baby a walking advertisement) and ordered it.

We received it in the mail the other day and I have to say it is so cute. She wore it to daycare on Thursday.

Doing this customization for her also gave me a great idea. I'll be able to offer customization on any of these shirts and allow parents to add their child's name or a message to their child on their shirts. I'll have to add a section to the store for this.

Lots of New Arrivals!

2007-10-20T17:31:00.001-04:00

I've been very busy lately working on Spencer Photos. I can't believe how many photographs I've left just sit on our computers. I'm going through all the prints to add that are on Steven's computer. I've just added 130 images to our cafepress store and still have many more to go. I've added some lovely black and whites, fall pictures, tons of pink roses.

I've gone and changed the store quite a bit. The old home page can now be found at: Photographic Gifts and Prints

This morning I decided to add: My Creative Kid. It's a shop I have been thinking about for quite some time. I have a whole bunch of kid friendly designs in my head that I need to get onto the computer. Luckily Steven's been learning how to use a whole bunch of great programs on the computer so he'll be able to take my ideas and make them real designs.

I've added a few designs to: 12 Months but that store is so totally not where it is supposed to be. Eventually I'll have time to get it there but until then, this section will be sparce.

2007-10-18T13:20:00.000-04:00

No tricks, just treats. Our awesome gifts can't be beat!

Stop by Spencer Photos to see our new arrivals! There is a beautiful basket of apples, a pirate pumpkin, black and white daffodils and more!

New Arrivals

2007-10-17T13:20:00.000-04:00

Brand New Photography Gifts

Everyday beauty in a whole new way!

Browse this section to see a sample of some of our new photographic images that are now for sale. New items were also added in our Animals of the Air, Animals of the Sea , Orange Flowers, Botanical Prints.

I've also added entire new categories to our shop! Check out the fun items offered in Artistically Altered. There are black and white images, photographic cutouts, floral designs, fun borders, alien blooms and dark scenes, and more!

New section to raise awareness and funds at People Matter! Profits from these sections will go towards creating emergency funds to prevent or minimize homelessness one family at a time. Profits from our breast cancer shirts will be donated to a charity with a specific focus on Breast Cancer health, education, and awareness.

This Nerdy Girl has great sections such as Bitter Wife, Odd Sayings, Gamer Gear, Music and more!

New Additions!

2007-10-14T00:14:00.000-04:00

Spencer Photos invites you to check out our new designs! Cutout photography designs are now available on our clothing selections as well as tile coasters, prints, mugs and more!

Artistically Altered

2007-10-12T20:26:00.001-04:00

Artistically Altered Photographic Images

Several great designs are waiting here for you! Browse our alien blooms made with negative imaging, sketch prints, metallic blooms, stamped designs, beautiful watercolors and more!

These vivid, unique images will add beauty and character to your home or office and they also make great gifts! Show your love for animals or nature! Decorate your home with our framed prints, posters and framed tiles or welcome your guests with our beautiful coasters. Our lovely tote bags are so versatile the possibilities are endless: grocery shopping, library tote, crafts and more!

2007-10-12T14:14:00.000-04:00

Have some fun! You know you want to.

This nerdy girl is all about having fun and freedom of expression. There are fun and frisky designs here that you are sure to enjoy. There is an incredible set of glowing hands for all the music lovers out there and the Daddy is a DJ shirt perfect for children who, well, who's daddy is a DJ. Wanna be DJs are okay too.

Sometimes I get mad and want people to know this and there's a shirt for that. My daughter is spoiled (or so I've been told) and there is a shirt for that too.

Enjoy!

2007-10-12T13:53:00.000-04:00

Celebrate your life!
There are 12 months full of reasons! Get the perfect gift for every member of your family with shirts in all styles and colors, buttons, magnets, cards and more! There are many things that we can celebrate each day. Whether it’s a holiday, birthday or a just because day there is a reason to be happy.

Are you ready for the holidays? We have some Christmas designs that will make great gifts. We also have some beautiful heartfelt designs for mothers and a fun heart for the one(s) you love.

People Matter!

2007-10-12T13:29:00.000-04:00

Help make life better one step at a time!
Raising money to help fight breast cancer and homelessness!

Coming soon! The 9th annual costume walkathon. Come out to Old Dominion University on October 21, 2007 to support The Dwelling Place, an ecumenical family shelter in Norfolk, VA. Learn about homelessness and how to contribute to the shelter.

Designs will be added soon that you can proudly wear letting the world know that it's not okay that families are homeless. Profits from these sections will go towards creating emergency funds to prevent or minimize homelessness one family at a time.

Profits from our breast cancer shirts will be donated to a charity with a specific focus on Breast Cancer health, education, and awareness.

New Arrivals

2007-10-12T13:20:00.001-04:00

Brand New Photography Gifts
Everyday beauty in a whole new way!

Browse this section to see a sample of some of our new photographic images that are now for sale. New items were also added in our Animals of the Air section, our Butterflies section, Pink Flowers, Red Flowers, and my favorite new addition at Cloud Prints.

About Us!

2007-10-12T12:52:00.000-04:00

On Location Photography

Hampton Roads, Virginia

Steven and Heather are the photographers of Spencer Photography. We offer on location photo sessions and are excited to offer a new option, "Storybook Creations." Each storybook session includes an 8x8 21-page hardbook that blends storytelling and photography as your photo session becomes part of the book.

You choose what type of story you or your loved ones will have. "The Belly Book" is a good way to write that welcome letter to your unborn child and the "While You've Been Gone" is the perfect book to send to your long distanced loved ones. It's a great gift for distant relatives and deployed family and friends. Record holiday traditions or other meaningful events in one of our family books. We will come to you, interview you and then take the photographs to accompany your story. Your loved ones will treasure this gift always.

You're child can also be the star of their own fairytale such as a young child on a quest to find their happily ever after.

If you are interested in hiring a photographer to record a moment in your life contact us at lippyehat@hotmail.com with your name, phone number and the best time to contact you. Book us now for your very own “Storybook Creation”.

We offer private stores through Café Press from your photo session to create a unique shopping experience. We can also customize your order for a wonderful, personalized gift. We can add text, and make changes (color to black and white, cropping, special effects). We also offer on location photo sessions for engagements, weddings, family portraits, maternity sessions and more.

For scheduling a photo session, to customize one of our current images or for additional questions please contact us at lippyehat@hotmail.com

2007-10-12T12:09:00.000-04:00

"Everyday beauty in a whole new way!"

We see life differently now that we are the parents of a very curious 3-year-old or maybe we are just seeing things as we did when we were children. We stop and enjoy the flowers and bugs. Even the sunlight coming through the trees is enough to stop us for awhile.

My husband and I love photography. Nature photography gives the three of us time together doing what we love. For those of you in the Hampton Roads area, we are also on-location photographers. Please take the time to browse our portfolio and contact us if you are interested.

Browse our store as we have many of our photographic prints for sale as prints and on t-shirts, mugs, coasters, and more!

New Design!

2007-10-07T00:27:00.000-04:00

I just added this design to my store!

Come check it out at Dynamic Clouds!

I've been adding new designs and I have many more to add.

Breast Cancer Awareness

2007-09-20T12:54:00.000-04:00

Hair Kingdom 344 Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757)482-1900 is known for their spirit of giving. The wonderful girls from the shop actively raise money to help make the world better one cause at a time.

When Katrina hit leaving countless people devastated, Hair Kingdom was there raising funds and offering support. Recently they've put together baskets and have raised funds to help a local women's shelter for domestic violence. They've also helped raise money for CHIP, Saint Jude's, and for children needing life saving medical care. The Foundation of Faith offers scholarships to students in the name of fallen soldiers and Hair Kingdom helped raised funds for their worthy cause.

As October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month they have started a new fundraising goal. They are selling shirts and donating the proceeds to help with the fight against breast cancer. Can you help these girls with their goals?

If you are in the Hampton Roads area, stop by their shop and ask how you can help, schedule an appointment to have your hair done and purchase one of their breast cancer awareness shirts. If you are outside of the Hampton Roads area shirts may be purchased through Spencer Photos and the proceeds will be given to charity with a specific focus on Breast Cancer health, education, and awareness.

Spencer Photos Online Store!

2007-09-20T12:46:00.000-04:00

New things are happening at Spencer Photos! Come see our lovely pink flowers. There are zinnias, roses, lotus blossoms, echinacea and more!

I am currently working on this section adding more designs and more items. We know carry maternity shirts and plus sized shirts.

Been Awhile

2007-07-14T13:12:00.001-04:00

It's been awhile since my last post. Quite a bit has been going on both in my personal life and in my professional life.

I've just started working on Spencer Photos again after a brief break. Steven, Izzy and I continue to go out and take more photographs. We've got some amazing animal and flower prints to add and I will be updating the portfolio section again.

I'm really excited about some of the changes that are taking place at Spencer Photos. I'm redoing all the sections and this will offer more options to our customers. Some of the changes that are taking place can be seen at Animals of the Land. I've been fixing product and section descriptions and I'm now offering our prints with borders.

Since this is a time consuming task it will take some time. I'm almost finished with Animals of the Land and that is a very small section of the store but eventually it will be finished and the store will be better for it.

I've also recently had our business cards and promotional handouts professionally printed. This is very excited as it means we are taking Spencer Photos to the next level. Soon we plan on branching out into art shows to gain more exposure.

We will be starting soon on a photographic book that should be very interesting. I am planning my outline for "The Scenic History of Hampton Roads". I plan on including as much as I can about this wonderful area.

Please take some time and browse through my store and come back in a few weeks to see the progress. There is also a newsletter sign up box at the store where you can keep up to date with our additions starting in August.

Fall in PA

2006-10-27T15:45:00.000-04:00

I think I've forgotten how cold it feels in Northern Pennsylvania. We recently took an impromtu visit to PA to visit family. Steven and I took some beautiful scenic pictures of the leaves and hills. We also visited a farm that had pumpkins and a really cool corn maze. It was definately worth it.

I just need to select my favorite prints and offer them at Spencer Photos. I do know this, I am glad to be home.

New Arrivals to my cafepress store!

2006-10-11T09:38:00.000-04:00

•I just added several new prints! (10/9/06)

Visit Butterflies to see a new butterfly and moth prints!

•I just added 2 new prints! (10/7/06)

Visit Animals of the Sea to see a new sea horse print and a crab print.

•I just added a new education section! (10/7/06)

Visit More information about Sea Horses

• I just added 1 new print! (10/7/06)

Visit Animals of the Land to see "Strong Dog"

• I just added 7 new prints! (10/6/06)

Visit Animals of the Air to see them. There are two eagle prints, two new bee prints, a cardinal and more!

•What's New at Spencer Photos! •Our landing page has changed! All our print categories have moved from the main page. They now can be found at Our Photography Prints

•Some sections now have additional information sections so that you can learn more!
Jamestown and Yorktown
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Ten Cool Things in Pittsburgh

• Our Portfolio is expanding. I pulled aside all of our prints with Isabella and gave the baby her own section. Be sure to check this out as it gives some good examples of our work. Pictures have also been added to our maternity and cheerleading sections with more being added.

•I've added an About Us! section. It's not complete yet, but this is where you'll go if you want to know more about Steven, Isabella or myself.

2006-10-03T22:11:00.000-04:00

Steven, Izzy and I went to the Botanical Gardens on Monday so that we could explore the WOW garden. The world of wonders (WOW) opened labor day weekend but Monday was the first time we really had a chance to go. (Steven just finished his first semester of college so no homework to work on.) The WOW garden is incredible.

World of Wonders is a three-acre garden dedicated to families and children.
Located in the heart of Norfolk Botanical Garden, WOW brings the world of plants
to our back door, literally creating a museum without walls.

This garden is guided by the
philosophy that children will thrive and learn in their very own space dedicated
to them. The goal of the garden is to encourage children to explore the
connections between plants, international cultures and the environment, using
their natural curiosity and playful instincts.
- Norfolk Botanical Gardens

There's tons of water to play in and plays and displays to explore.

Izzy loved it. She ran and splashed and played. We explored and it was so fun. The Botanical Gardens is by far my most favorite place to go. I think part of it is the fragrent air. It also stimulates my brain as I'm on a treasure hunt for gems to photograph.

Fundraising efforts for the Children's Garden will be on-going.
So, if you know of anyone who is interested in supporting the
project please have them call (757) 441-5830 x319.

I think I'm falling for fall

2006-10-02T11:01:00.000-04:00

This time of the year has been hard for me ever since we moved to Virginia. Fall is my favorite time of the year, at least fall in Pennsylvania it is.

Fall is the best season for so many reasons. The cooler, crisp air smells rich and earthy from all the leaves on the ground and the summer heat has finally broke but it's still not freezing as in winter. The leaves are turning beautiful warm colors-the reds, yellows, oranges, gold and browns. This is especially amazing when overlooking the PA Grand Canyon in Wellsboro, PA.

It's also time for apples freshly plucked from the tree, possibly even by your own hand, pumpkins - not imported but right from the source, the pumpkin patch itself. It's a time for warmed apple cider, hay rides and corn stalks.

We would pick our pumpkins, take them home and carve beautiful pictures into them, roast the seeds in the oven and then decorate the apartment for Halloween. I would burn apple scented and pumpkin spice candles which seemed to fill our home with a nice warm heavenly aroma that blanketed me from the slight chill.

The slight chill was welcomed too though because it brought people together. Friends over for dinner and games, more hugs from family and relief that winter hasn't yet touched.

We would run to the stores in September to pick out patterns, fabrics and supplies and piece together amazing costumes and proudly wear them for Halloween.

Where we are now, it's hard to tell that the season's changing. Outside I look to see still green grass, green trees, green plants hanging over the fence. Most days go by without the need for even a light jacket. Pumpkins are brought in and most people, if they buy them at all, get them at Wal~Mart and Food Lion. It's not the same. In order to get a hint of fall (pumpkins, gourds, apples and cider) I have to go to Wal~Mart and that's depressing.We haven't decorated yet, and we probably won't go all out like we used to.

I'm going to look online for some fall related activities to take the baby to. I just bought a pumpkin spice candle and I might try to simulate the chill with the AC. I think the thing that really gets to me is that I never took any pictures of all the fall things that I love so much. I think that I spent so much time enjoying fall that I didn't stop and think to take a picture.

Halloween Designs!

2006-10-02T11:00:00.000-04:00

Steven is in school right now for graphic design. He just finished his drawing course. During the class he had an assignment and he drew these miniature skeletons and mummies. I've been asking him almost daily for a line of dancing skeletons so that I can add glow sticks to their hands and offer it in the store. I told him if he really felt like it a row of mummies would be nice too.

That was several weeks ago.Last night when I came home from work (counselor for at-risk youth) lo and behold is my line of dancing skeletons! There are only four but hey I'm happy. He also did a line of ghosts. I have to quickly finish them and add them to the store so they're there in time for Halloween.

Renovations!

2006-10-02T10:46:00.000-04:00

I've been really busy lately with the online store. According to some of the message boards I've been reading some people actually make quite a bit of money on cafepress so I've been collecting different guides from some of the successful shopkeepers and have been brainstorming.

I've been making changes to Spencer Photos and I am really happy with the way it's looking. I'm amazed how much more professional something can look with just a few changes. I started with changing the landing page. It originally had all the print catagories. It now has sections for Our Photography Prints, Featured Print, Our Portfolio, and there are also catagories for new arrivals, about us, sale, a section for my other stores, a section for stores that I recommend, gifts by occasion and season and a section if people want to customize their products.

Many sections are still a work in progress so I have a long way to go with that.I also changed all the pictures that lead into catagories so that the website on a whole has a more uniformed look. I also moved a few prints to new sections.

Since our computer was away for a month there are probably about 200 prints that still need to be added to the store. I'm hoping to have them up by the end of next weekend. With the addition of the new prints there will be several that will be leaving the site as well as some products. This will help me to offer better quality to my customers.

This Nerdy Girl's shop for all attitudes!

2006-07-12T14:56:00.000-04:00

Come visit Heather's shop: This Nerdy Girl
There are designs for gamers, disgruntled dieters, and more.

On Location Photo Sessions!

2006-07-12T14:31:00.000-04:00

On Location Photo Session:

$75.00: Includes album with 35 4x6 prints and proof sheet for easy ordering.

Save with our album/ book combo: $110: Include album with 35 4x6 prints, a 5.5x7.5 soft backed photo book and proof sheet for easy ordering.

Have your 4x6 album printed at location! For an extra $20 your album can be ready for you on site.

-Please remember to allow for approximately 1 hour for your session and 30 minutes if using on site printing.

-Additional charges may apply depending on location such as admission, parking fees, or 40 miles round trip from our home to location according to map quest.-Check out our available items at Spencer Photos that can be customized from your shoot.

-We keep all negatives/ high resolution images for future reorders.

Upcoming sale at Spencer Photos

2006-05-20T00:25:00.000-04:00

Summer fun is just around the corner and Memorial day is coming fast. For a limited time starting Friday May 26, 2006 we will be dropping the prices of all our summer apparel. A sale this good won't last for long.

New this month!

2006-05-20T00:10:00.000-04:00

Spencer Photography continues to look for new ways to serve you better. Starting this month there is a new option available for our on location photo sessions.

Imagine having your photo shoot at the beach or a park and then enjoying some quality time with your family. But instead of waiting for a few days for your album, you receive it on site. There is no wondering about what your album will look like because there is no lengthy wait. For a small additional fee we can print your 4x6 album at the site.

We've Got Team Spirit!

2006-03-31T14:01:00.000-05:00

Do you want to showcase your team's abilities?

Spencer Photography can do team portraits for an affordable price.

Samples of an Easter portrait

2006-03-31T13:56:00.000-05:00

Each photo session through Spencer Photography comes with at least 35 unique prints.

April Special on Weddings

2006-03-31T13:23:00.000-05:00

Wedding Photography:

**April Special**

If you book your wedding with us during the month of April we will include 2 soft back parents' albums for free. That is a $110 value that is only available if you book with us this month! Just ask about our Easter Special!

-As our thank you to you, we donate $50.00 to the church performing your ceremony.

New Designs being offered at webstore!

2006-03-31T12:14:00.000-05:00

Spencer Photos: We are offering new designs! Our photography prints have just gotten better with the addition of borders.

I am currently working on the animal prints and some of the nature and scenic prints adding unique borders to help the photos look better on t-shirts, apparel, and gifts.

As this is a work in progress, more designs will be added to site on a regular basis.

Keep checking back for new items.

Spencer Photography opens webstore!

2006-03-31T09:56:00.000-05:00

Heather and Steven of Spencer Photography have opened their webstore!

We would like to extend a personal invitation to you to explore our new store. Our new products can make a delightful addition to your home. We are also able to offer new choices through the on location photography that you may be interested in.

We are now offering on location photo sessions, private stores offering your portraits and photographic gifts and prints.

On Location Photography: We offer photography for weddings, maternity shoots, family portraits, individuals, groups, teams, pets, babies and more.

Your own private store: We take your photos from the photo session and create a unique shopping experience through cafepress.

Spencer Photos: We now carry a wide range of photographic gifts and prints including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tiles, baby items, magnets and more. Come browse our selection of animals, flowers, nature and scenic, fireworks and our one of a kind projects.

Contactus at lippyehat@hotmail.com if you would like more information on our photo sessions or would like to book a session in the Hampton Roads area.

Spencer Photography Introduction

2006-03-08T11:07:00.000-05:00

Each day brings new and exciting things into our lives; the union of two individuals, a birth of a precious child or the simple things in life such as a walk through the park. We want to be there with you because every day is a celebration of life, love and beauty.

One day, we'll look back with fond memories and have no regrets for we have lived life to the fullest sharing the journey with our family and friends and for this I am glad.

At Spencer Photography we believe that your memories should not cost a fortune and we strive to provide the best possible quality at a price you can afford.

Photographic Prints and Gifts
Photo Restoration and Manipulation
On Location Portraits: Families, Groups, Individuals, Babies, Pets, Wedding, Maternity, School
Offering color and black and white portraits.

Photographers – Steven and Heather Spencer