Holiday Cards

I have finally been able to find some time to use some of the holiday card templates I bought a while back. Thanks to Paula from Scrapbooks and Smiles in Trenton, as these are photos from a session with her family. Here are some of the available designs, in no particular order. They can be ordered in sets of 10, at $15.00 per set, plus tax. You can order as many different sets in different styles as you like.



If you are interested in turning one of your holiday session shots into your annual Christmas card, give me a call! :)

Campaign for Beauty....(in our own back yard)

I'm sure most of us have heard about the Dove 'Campaign for Beauty', which is a series of commercials that confront how we as a culture define beauty. The campaign has come to the forefront in the past week or so, in part due to a commercial designed by an ad agency (in Toronto, I believe) that shows the evolution of a models transformation. From stepping into the makeup chair, to the final billboard, complete with a liberal dose of help from photoshop, the commercial shows how little 'natural' beauty has to do with the average advertisement.

As the mother of two daughters, and future women, I am concerned with how they will begin to use the things they see on TV and magazines as a yard stick for their own beauty. Right now, they know that they are incredible, funny, beautiful people who are valued and cherished. Sometime between childhood and young adulthood many of us lose that knowledge, and begin to let others define who we are, and whether or not we are worthy. I hope I will always allow them to see that they are beautiful, inside and out, and that their beauty will come from within and spread out.

In the interest of promoting the Campaign for Real Beauty in my own backyard, I am posting one of my favorite recent photos. This little girl is just an incredible beauty, and I hope when she looks at the photos from her recent session, it will always remind her of how beautiful she is.

We all need a little reminder, some days. :)

More recent stuff! :)

A few more recent photos, in no particular order.... :)



There are many disks available for pickup. Check the post below to see if yours is ready! :)

Busy, Busy, Busy!

I have been so crazy busy lately, that I barely have time to do my actual work. However, I had to update my blog with some photos. Just a few from the past couple of weeks...

Your disk is ready....PT. 2 :)

Your disk is ready for pick up if your name is:

Tremaine
Mason
Proulx
Hildwerda
Hart
Woodcock
Parliament
Alexander
McDowell
Dunbar
Upton
Rowsell
Cullen
Weirsma
Stubbs
Harness
Challacombe
James

Trends in Photography ~ Interesting Article

Check out this article on the trend of hiring a photographer for everyday events in your familys world....

From MSNBC.com
When a studio portrait just isn't good enough
Professional photographers, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and build loyal clients, are pushing year-long contracts and day-in-the-life shoots that capture people in the hospital delivery room, on vacation, at soccer games and even in the classroom.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15401287/from/ET/

Fall...where art thou?

I'm really swamped with work, and as much as I want to update my blog with lots of photos, I'm finding it hard to get my actual work done, let alone, goof around at the computer, lol! However, I had a couple of photos that I wanted to post, as they were one of the few families that were lucky enough to get a decent day for fall photos. It seems like we've had to reschedule or cancel so many fall sessions due to the HORRIBLE weather lately, that it was nice for once for someone to get some really beautiful weather.

These are 3 gorgeous siblings, who are obviously naturals in front of the camera. I had to post these, just because it's getting depressing that fall is almost over, and I have hardly any great fall colours in my blog. . Next year, I'm praying for awesome fall weather.

Anyhow, here are a few from the season, as we watch the last of the leaves turn colours and fall to the ground.

Seasons Greetings...Already?

That's right folks. I really hate to be the one bringing up Christmas before Halloween is even here, but it's true. Appointments are starting to book up for Christmas photos already. It's depressingly early, I know, but what better gift to give the family than some updated photos of your little ones in their holiday finery? :) For those who are thinking of having photos done in time to put into holiday cards (or use for holiday card designs) then give me a call and we'll try to book you in for November. I have lots and lots of weekday appointments available, but weekend appointments in November are nearly all gone.




Thanks everyone, and back to your regularly scheduled anticipation of Halloween. :)

File This Under Fun Diversions...

A Very Good Time...

So we did this really, really cool thing.

A bunch of us got together and pooled our resources to do a photo shoot to showcase some of our services.

The Players:

Teresa: Lasting Memories Bridal, who loaned her own dresses to the shoot, in addition to aquiring 2 2007 Alfred Angelo gowns that aren't even available yet.

Reno: John Roberts Clothiers, who provided all the mens wear. (Well, mans wear, actually, since there was only one rent-a-groom)

Mollie Miron, from Studio One Hair Design, did all the hair and makeup for the shoot.

Linda Mallette: A&P Floral Department, who provided all of the flowers used for the day, including bouquets and boutineires

The Hillcrest, A Villanova Inn and Spa, and Penryn Park Golf and Country Club, who offered us the use of their Manses and grounds for the afternoon.

Models Jenna, Asia and Tim, who looked like a million bucks, and spent the entire afternoon modelling for us. (You guys were so fantastic. I can't thank you enough for doing this!)

Teresa's father-in-law, Mr. Brydges, who provided the classic car used, and basically performed most of the behind the scenes toting and grunt work.

It was just the most exciting, amazing experience to be able to roam around with a bridal couple (and a spare bride!) for the day with no restrictions on time. Our creative juices were flowing, and I am so proud of the photos we were able to make.

I can't believe the generousity and excitement from everyone involved, who made it such a fun day. I want to thank every one of you, because you all contributed so much. I can't wait to do something like this again in the future!

Here are a few from our 'Faux Wedding Day'...

More...

Thanks again, everyone! Awesome job!