NEW Studio Now Open | Moscow, PA | GIVEAWAYS | Crystal Satriano Photography

I simply cannot express in words how very excited I am to be opening a studio space.  It's something I've fantasized about for quite some time.  It will be so wonderful to have a space for all of my stuff, lol.  I will be able to do more sessions and be more efficient by having everything I need at my fingertips.  I will have access to bigger backdrops and so much more.  Having a place to meet brides and clients is also very exciting.

The studio is located at 101 Church Street, Moscow, PA 18444.  It's only 2 miles off of I-380.  You make a left off the exit and go 2 miles, I'm at the end of Church Street.  Past the North Pocono Schools.  I'm roughly 30 minutes from Honesdale, Wilkes Barre and about 15 from Scranton.  :)

Does this mean I will no longer offer on location sessions (outside or in clients' homes)?  No!  I will STILL be offering location sessions.  I love being able to get outside.  But the weather in NEPA doesn't always give us this option.  So I will offer both in studio and on location session.  :)

I want to give a special thank you to my husband, Jon.  Without his support, encouragement, love and belief in me and my work, none of this would have been possible.  I couldn't have asked for a more amazing husband and best friend.

And to all my fans and clients from this past year, thank you!  I have met some fantastic people this year and I look forward to meeting many more.

GIVEAWAYS!!!!!  WOOT, WOOT!

So..... What kind of celebration would this be without a giveaway???  Not a very fun one, huh?  lol  I am doing and online giveaway and also in studio giveaways.

Online Giveaway 
OVER WINNER ANNOUNCED : Amanda post #33. 

Enter to win a *FREE Studio Session Print Package $200 value
with Crystal Satriano Photography

How to enter:

Scroll to the bottom under all the comments and click 'post comment' at the bottom of this post.  This is where all official entries are made and where the winner will be chosen from.  Please make sure to include your FIRST NAME (last optional) and EMAIL ADDRESS in the post or I will not be able to contact you.  Winner must claim their prize within 48 hours of me sending the email or they will forfeit and another winner drawn.  The winner will be chosen at random on January 18, 2012 at 2pm.

Everyone who enters MUST be a fan of my facebook page (you must 'like' my page).  This is not your entry, but if the chosen winner is not a fan, another will be drawn.

You get 3 chances to enter: You can do as many or few of these as you like, but may only do each one time.  Please make a separate post for each that you do.

1.  In the comment box at the bottom of the page, post what type of session you'd be interested in having.  (If you are a new fan, please tell me who referred you so that if your post is chosen, they will win a $50 gift certificate.)

2.  Make this your status (you must link my fanpage so it's clickable by putting @ in front of my page name):  "@Crystal Satriano Photography is opening a new studio in Moscow, PA.  I entered to win a Free studio session."  Then comment here that you updated your status.
3.  Sign up for my mailing list HERE and then comment that you signed up.  Already signed, go ahead and post that you've already signed up. :)  (Please note that after you sign up you will receive a confirmation email and you MUST verify it or you will not be added to the list.)

*Free session must be held by August 1, 2012. You may use it towards a newborn session, but would need to pay newborn surcharge.  If you would rather a Digital In Studio Session, you may take $200 off the digital package.

In Studio Giveaways

How to enter:

COME TO THE STUDIO :)  You can stop in for a visit (check facebook to see when I'm there).  I will typically be in the studio Saturdays from 9am - 12pm.  (Please note the studio is not open while 'in session'.)  Or come in for a session.  You will get raffle tickets to enter in the giveaways.

Here is how many you will get:

*first visit to the studio = 1 ticket

book a session while in studio (sign contract & pay retainer) = 2 tickets

have a studio session = 3 tickets (mini sessions on March 3 will get 2 tickets)

So, if you come in for your first visit to the studio (1 ticket) and book your session (2 tickets) that will be held before April 1.  Then you come in for your session (3 tickets), you will have earned a total of 6 entries!!!

*1 entry per adult, first time visit only.

PRIZES:
(1) 16x20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas $350 value.  This can be from a previous or future session.
(1) Choice: Free future studio session print package or $200 off studio session digital package.
$200 value.*
(2)  11x14 mounted wall print $65 value.  This can be from a previous or future session.

*valid for studio sessions between April 2, 2012 and December 1, 2012.  Does not apply to newborn surcharge or mini session events.


I look forward to meeting everyone and working with you, your families and friends this year.  It's going to be pretty amazing.  I can feel it :)  Thanks to all who have been so supportive and encouraging.  It means so much to me, I cannot say thank you enough.  :)

My NEW Studio! :)  

1/14/12: added some updated pictures!!!  Still more to come :)

This will be my shooting space.  This will be filled with backdrops very soon.  :)

A closer view of the nursing and changing area.  There will be a long mirror on the wall to the left (it goes down a few feet).  There will also be some extra newborn diapers and a wipes warmer!

A view from the bathroom door area.  You can see I'm on a corner with beautiful windows. :) (this is before I added the chaise and more items )

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John & Casey Engagement Session | Scranton, PA Wedding Photographer

I would like you to meet John & Casey!  Such a beautiful couple who are so in love.  I cannot speak for everyone, but I'm pretty sure anyone who is ever around them feels the love between them.  Our original session was rained out, but we were lucky enough to get their session in with some fall colors around.  It was a beautiful Sunday.  It was warm (not so much in the shade, lol) and the sun was shining.  Most importantly, it was DRY! lol 

It was so fun meeting them.  It was my first time meeting them in person, although Casey and I have spoken and emailed.  I am so honored to have been chosen as their wedding photographer on September 22, 2012.  They are amazing and their wedding will be beautiful.  They have a pretty amazing future ahead of them and I hope to follow them on their journey through life together.  :)  Here is a sampling of their session.

Something different | Scranton Engagement Photographer | nepa

When I saw this wall, I wanted to try something a little different.  :)  I can't wait to share more from this engagement session. 

Northeast PA Wedding Photographer | Crystal Satriano Photography

I'm very excited to show some of my wedding work! It was a very rainy and stormy day in Connecticut, but everyone made it through. The bride seemed to be having a fantastic time along with everyone else. By the end I wanted to hop in and dance right along with them! But I contained myself so that I wouldn't embarrass myself, lol. So here is a peek at this beautiful wedding!

It's time for the bride's brother to give her away!

I wasn't the only one taking pictures. ;-)

Hmmm.... how many cameras can you count during the BIG kiss?? haha

One of my 'assignments' was to capture lots of the flower girl (also the bride and groom's oldest daughter).  Well, that wasn't very hard!  Her and I were buds by the end of the night.  She is so beautiful and sweet!

Time to par-tay!  And let me tell you, they all had FUN! :)

Well, that's it for now!  There are tons more but I don't want to overwhelm you at first glance, haha ;-)  Plus I will put up some 'new' ones on my site.  I can't wait until the next one!  (In less than a week.)

Special thanks to Laura Rachko of Laura Marie Imagery. It was great to meet you and I can't wait to work with you again next weekend!