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Express Yourself – Just Dance!

zettlphoto — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:28:18 +0000

Chilren’s Portrait Sessions

Childhood is a time of laughter, songs and twirling around just because you can.

At Zettl Photography we embrace this time of life. We enjoy capturing every little moment of it and providing our clients with photos they will cherish for a lifetime.

We’re teaming up with Petunia children’s clothing boutique to offer you the best in a tutu or twirl skirt portrait session. Purchase any outfit and receive a complimentary portrait session with Stephanie Zettl at Zettl Photography.

Visit Petunia in Clayton at

169 Carondelet Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63105-3429
(314) 721-3133

And then call us at 314.454.6612 or email us at info@zettlphoto.com to set up your appointment.

Terms and Conditions:

Complimentary session is for a one hour children’s portrait session in their tutu or twirl skirt. (Prints not included.)
Sessions take place Monday through Friday in our Central West End studio or Forest Park Area by appointment.
Outfit must be purchased at Petunia in Clayton (www.babypetunia.com) Portrait session certificate will be provided at time of purchase.
Viewing of photos and ordering takes place by appointment one week after the session in our studio.
Portrait Certificate expires 90 days from clothing purchase.

Spring Portrait Sale | St. Louis Portrait Photographers

zettlphoto — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:03:11 +0000

The 72 hour sale!

It’s Spring, the tulips are in bloom and we are running an incredible promotional offer on all our portrait collections.

Receive $200 off all regular priced portrait collection gift certificates purchased from now until 12 midnight Tuesday April 13^th (Sale priced collections start at $150.00)

Offer good for Children, High School Seniors, Family, and Engagement sessions.

Click here to purchase gift certificates

Portrait session price list (take $200 off the prices listed.)

Choose the portrait collection you would like the purchase, the discount will be taken at check out and we will send you a gift certificate to use anytime between now and November 1, 2010.

Sam & Marcy – St. Louis Childrens Photographer

zettlphoto — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:35:19 +0000

I just wanted to share a few photos from a recent session. These photos were taken in the family home. I personally love working in people’s home for many reasons. Besides the fact that the kids are much more comfortable, the photos will have meaning to the children later on in life. The home is also a great place to photograph during the winter months when cold weather keeps us inside. Call or email us about scheduling a session this winter - 314.454.6612 or zettlphoto@prodigy.net

Petunia Children’s Boutique | St. Louis Children’s Portraits

zettlphoto — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:13:38 +0000

I have to share some really cute photos I took during a recent fashion shoot for Petunia Children’s Boutique.

This is a fun children’s clothing boutique with some amazing accessories. I absolutely love Ellen’s designs. They are both elegant and whimsical. Baby Petunia also has these great twirl skirts that no little girl can resist. (or photographer for that matter)

New Life – St. Louis Newborn Portrait Session

zettlphoto — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:39:07 +0000

When I photograph newborns, I like to take the photos at the hospital the day after the birth. Personally I think moms look great the day after because they have had more sleep the day after than the week following and they still have that “new mommy glow.” Lynn was no exception. I love this photo of her and her new son, Nick. It is a quiet moment full of all the hope and love a new baby represents.

What value does a photo hold?

zettlphoto — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:45:43 +0000

If you talk to me long enough, I will often mention my mentor, the amazing Melbourne wedding and portrait photographer, David Williams. David has taught me so much about the importance and the value of our work. The work we do may not have the life-and-death importance that something like medical research has, but the images we create have value and meaning.

One of most valuable lessons I learned from him was that as parents we are not really taking photos for ourselves, but for our children. Thirty years from now when our children have children of their own, that photo of them as a child will mean all that much more. But even more meaningful is the photo of the child with mom and dad. The photo taken now shows us as young and vibrant, guardians and caretakers – the way we want to remember our parents. I insist that parents be photographed with their children. I do this for the children.

David came to St. Louis almost two years ago and spent some one-on-one mentor time with the talented Pam Bredenkamp of Signature Studios. As part of the visit he photographed Lily and her father Brian. It was a beautiful lesson in the relationship and connections between a father and daughter. As David explains, “This is the image I Love. I Love it because I said to Lily ‘Cuddle Daddy’…and she knew that all of him mattered and she grabbed the nearest piece. I will ALWAYS be moved by the way he instinctively started brushing his hand on her leg with moist eyes.”

Brian, who was a medic in the US Army, was killed last week while serving in Afghanistan. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. You can only imagine how valuable this photo has become to his daughter. He was taken from her too early in life. But she will never doubt that he loved her. This photo proves it.

Our thoughts are with Brian’s family.

Photo by David A. Williams