We've Moved to Serve You Better! /  by Sunny Thomas

I have some big news to share, but first, a little background. I was introduced to digital photography around 2009. It started when I was handed a camera and asked to take pictures at a church event. Over time, my love of photography grew. In 2011, I officially incorporated my photography business, DaybreakPics.com. Then, in 2015, I made a huge leap of faith and began running my photography business on a full-time basis. At first, I was working out of my home, Starbucks, Panera, etc. After doing that for a while, I was fortunate enough to rent studio and office space from another photographer.

Today, I’m very excited to announce the next chapter as I open my very own studio space. This is a great space that provides more flexibility and is in a much better location. We are now at 36 W Memorial Rd in OKC. We’re near the corner of Santa Fe and Memorial and right across the street from TLC Garden Center.

Right now, the space is a pretty simple rectangular white box. Over the next few months, I’ll be enhancing the space to better serve you. I can’t wait to share all the new things we’ll be able to offer with this new studio.

Thank you so much for your support of me and my business over the years. It’s because of your continued support and God’s blessings, that my business has grown and gets to use this new studio space. It’s been an amazing ride so far. The next chapter of DaybreakPics.com starts today!

Buy a Santa Photo Pass Now and Save Money /  by Sunny Thomas

It’s was an incredible season with Santa and Me Photo. This was our sixth year and it was the best one ever. We thank you so much for coming out year after year and making us a part of your family traditions.

We wanted to let you know about something new for the coming season. You can purchase your Santa Photo Experience now and beat the Christmas time rush. We call it the Santa and Me Photo Pass. When you purchase your photo pass today instead of a couple months from now, you save at least 15%. Here’s what else you get when you purchase a Photo Pass:

- First access to 2022 Appointment Calendar before the general public.

- You’ll get to choose an Outdoor or Studio Experience at a time that works great for your family.

- You'll receive your four favorite digital images from your experience.

This is a great deal, but it will only be available for the next few days. So buy your pass today.

Click here to buy your pass... https://www.daybreakpics.com/sant.../santa-and-me-photo-pass

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Daddy and Daughter Photo Experience /  by Sunny Thomas

At this time of year, a lot of places offer Daddy and Daughter dances.  Due to COVID, many places will be cancelling their dances this year and that's understandable, but it's disheartening.  Taking my daughter to a Daddy and Daughter dance is one of my fondest memories I have with her.

So my team and I started thinking about if there was a way to create a fun time for dads and their daughters in a safe manner.  We created the Daddy and Daughter Photo experience.

Here's what the experience looks like.  We will have one couple at a time come to our photography studio in Edmond for a special dance photo session.  The session will be 15 minutes long and they will schedule their appointment right here.

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When the dad and daughter arrive at the studio, they will receive a special gift box.  In the box, will be a wrist corsage for the dad to give to his daughter.  Then, we'll take a posed photo of the couple.  After taking the photo, we'll invite them to the dance floor in our studio.  We'll take a few more candid pictures while they dance to their favorite song.  We'll print the one posed 5 x 7 photo right away, and give it to them as a memento from the special day.  The other photos will be available for download. That's the end of the photo session, but it's just the beginning of the date experience. 

Inside the gift box will be other things that the dad and daughter can do together to help them have a great time as they continue their date on their own.  The box will contain a photo frame that they can decorate together, cookies to share, a coupon to a nearby restaurant for some dessert, and some fun things to talk about and activities to do as they enjoy their time together. 

The whole Daddy and Daughter Photo experience costs just $50 plus tax for one adult and child. You can bring additional children for an additional $25 per child. If you are interested, you can schedule your session here.

Free Photo Booth - Final Day! /  by Sunny Thomas

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Hey everyone, we're having a sale on our wedding photography! Book your wedding photography with us in July 2019 and you'll get a free two hour photo booth rental for your wedding. The wedding can be any time in the future. You just need to book with us before 7/31/18. So call us at 405-757-4329 or email us at info@daybreakpics.com. You can also click here for more info.

One of my Favorite Wedding Photos /  by Sunny Thomas

This is one of my favorites.  It’s not what you would typically expect.  The photo you may have expected might have been a bride walking down the aisle or a bride and groom kissing.

While those can be beautiful images, I am drawn to this one because of the story it tells.   It may seem like just a group of friends sitting around the fire, but there is so much more.  The wedding ceremony is over.  The reception is almost over.  The bride and groom are chatting with their guests inside.  The bridal party’s responsibilities have ended.  So they go outside and sip some wine and enjoy the warmth of the fire.  They kick off their shoes and reminisce about the fun times they’ve had in the past.  They know that after today, their tribe will be different.  Things won’t be like they once were.   So they pause and they savor this moment.

Every wedding can have hundreds of these types of moments.  As a photographer, I look for these special moments. My job is to capture these brief instances so that you can cherish them forever. When the wedding ends, you’ll forget about the food and the flowers.  All that’s left will be your photos to help your remember these special moments.

Looking back - When Jeff and Meagan Got Married /  by Sunny Thomas

Over the past 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing many, many weddings.  It has been a great experience to step into peoples lives on their happiest day and record all the moments that they may otherwise forget.  I get to help preserve those memories.  Couples will use those wedding pictures to reminisce with each other and to share those memories with their kids and grandkids.

One of my favorite weddings I got to photograph was my nephew’s.  He and is wife just celebrated their third wedding anniversary.  So to mark the occasion, I went through their photos again.  It was great to be able to look back at the photos and relive the day.

Here are some of my favorites.