Happenings and Upcoming...

The lazy days of summer are almost gone. Just to give an update:

August:
- The studio will be closed from August 23-September 2. All phone and email inquires will be answered upon my return. (If you have prebooked a newborn appointment, please call me as soon as possible so that we can schedule your date and time. Only those who prebooked will be contacted during this time).
- Very few appointments remain in August and September is booking quickly

Details regarding fall bookings (including mini-sessions), holiday ordering deadlines and upcoming shows will be available soon. Few weekend dates remain for September and October and November weekends are fully booked.

Family - The Chapter of Life

One of the nicest things about what I do is who I work with. I love that I get to work closely with a family; to see their interactions, inside jokes and unique details of their life. I love that I get to see babies grow from tiny peanuts all scrunched and snuggly, to busy babies ready to take on the world. {I also love walking into homes to see them adorned with my work. Such a flattering and humbling experience.} I love that families include me in so many private moments, inviting me into their home and their world without hesitation.

I am often asked why I don't have a testimonial page on my Web site with the letters and notes client send me. Well, my belief is that anyone with a business can create testimonials and the consumer really has no way of knowing if they are true or not. Quite simply my testimonials are illustrated by my repeat clients. Their words and letters are beautiful and quite personal to me so I choose to keep them just between us!

These picture are from a family I worked with when there were only three of them. A couple of years later there are four. We recreated an art panel for the newest member (you can see her sisters under my custom image section of the web site) and created a few new pieces of the family now.

Choices Part 1

Let's face it - sometimes you don't know where to begin when selecting your images. Canvas, prints, albums, coffee table books, etc.... I think the most common question I get from clients after they receive their prints is "How do I choose"?

I created the following as an example of a wall collection using a photo ledge (available at many retailers or you can build it yourself). Wall ledges are a great way to start a display a collection of images from one session or from several over time. The ledges allow you to quickly and easily change your images because they are placed on the ledge, no nail holes in the walls. These ledges contain regular frame sizes so there is no need for custom framing (just ensure you are purchasing archival quality frames, matts, glass and backing). With many open concept homes right now, wall space may be minimal so the ledges allow you to showcase more than just one image.



If you need help deciding and want to see a wall collection (ledge or wall), just measure your wall spaces and I will come up with the rest.

Nominated for Mompreneur of the Year Award

I'm very honoured and excited to be nominated for Savvy Mom's Mompreneur of the Year Award. This is a fabulous readers choice award that will give the top mompreneur an exciting array and cash and prizes to help the business. Voters also have a chance to win other prizes. Please check out the link below to vote for me and see all of the other wonderful Canadian women nominated. Happy Canada Day.
http://www.mompreneuraward.ca/MomBio.aspx?momID=227