Every Friday there will be a new "FOTO-OP"
Here's whats in store for you this week ...
Do you have a little girly that you love dressing up in pretty things?? Pink, Pearls, Frills, Lace??
Here is your chance to win a FREE mini session for your little Dolly in my studio
Here's how it works:
1. Head over to my Facebook Page and please LIKE it if you don't already.
2. Upload a Photo of your Sweetheart onto the wall and send your friends over to LIKE your Picture!
The image with the most likes at midnight tonight will win a Free Mini Studio Session with me!
Thats it!! Good luck!!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Foto-Op Friday!
Here it is - the FIRST Foto-Op Friday!
I am getting SO close to 2000 fans (WOW!!) on my Page so in an effort to boost that number I am giving away a $100 Gift Certificate that can be used towards any Photography Session
Details:
Write a comment on the wall of my Page saying why YOU should win this :)
Send your friends and family over to my Page and have them "like" your comment.
THATS IT!!
No photo posting required, no additional comments required ... just some "likes"
The person with the most liked comment at Midnight tonight will win!!
Good Luck!!
I am getting SO close to 2000 fans (WOW!!) on my Page so in an effort to boost that number I am giving away a $100 Gift Certificate that can be used towards any Photography Session
Details:
Write a comment on the wall of my Page saying why YOU should win this :)
Send your friends and family over to my Page and have them "like" your comment.
THATS IT!!
No photo posting required, no additional comments required ... just some "likes"
The person with the most liked comment at Midnight tonight will win!!
Good Luck!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
You "do" Photography?
Here I am ... I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, I haven't taken time off, and I am still very happily running a busy Photography Business.
This post was prompted mainly by 2 things.
1. The other day I ran into an old acquaintance, they are not on facebook and we do not see each other often at all so it's not that surprising that they maybe didn't know that I was a Photographer but the question "oh, you do photography?" that they directed at me made me both question WHAT can I do to make sure that more and more people know what business I am in, and it also made me CRINGE that people still use the term "do photography?" I mean really? Is that even physically possible? I apologize now for the image in your head but ... maybe now you see my point :)
The other instance was this ...
My husband (who runs a successful business in town and whom I am very privileged to have readily available for business advice) and I started talking about MY business the other night. He mentioned that he has noticed I haven't been blogging as much, posting as many updates to my page, reaching out there and taking advantage of the over 1900 "fans" that I have on Facebook. He was absolutely right. *yes I did tell him this, which he made me repeat twice ... and Im not saying it again haha*
He was, ahem, "not wrong" and that is ok. This point didn't upset me or make me feel like I have failed at anything, it's simply a fact. One that I have hardly noticed because I have still been incredibly busy which is something that I do not take for granted especially in this industry and in this city with so many amazing fellow Photographers. However, the fact is that I haven't been blogging, I haven't been drumming up as much new business as I can, I haven't been reaching out to my clients and "fans" and taking them along on my Photography journey as I normally do and that is something that I know people appreciate about me and about my work. I add a very personal element to my business and that is partly why I did post so much and also mainly why I stopped ... for a while.
2011 was an incredibly successful year in business for me, and a very stressful year in every other aspect. Certain circumstances took a very heavy toll on my family, on my friendships, on my youngest kids, and on my marriage. I blogged about a lot of it on my personal blog and I am glad that I chose to do that. However I also needed a break from it too. My kids needed some extra attention from Mom, my home needed less stress and my marriage needed more love. I am happy to tell you that all of those things have been successfully accomplished!
My business is the final thing that I am sorry to say was impacted by all of this ... I simply didn't have the energy or the mindset to focus on marketing and advertising. I worked, a lot, and I am very proud of the work that I produced, but that was as far as I could go.
I'm ready now to set the "pendulum in motion" again as my husband would say. I love my clients, I want to share them all with you whether that is via my Blog, my Facebook Page or my Website. I also love the kind of clients that I attract and I have worked SO very hard to achieve that.
So no, I don't "DO" Photography ... I AM a Photographer. A hard working, high energy and passionate one and I'm sorry to those of you who did not know that yet, let's change that starting now!
Thanks for reading this, it let's me know that you are still checking in even if I haven't been and THAT is so very much appreciated.
xo
This post was prompted mainly by 2 things.
1. The other day I ran into an old acquaintance, they are not on facebook and we do not see each other often at all so it's not that surprising that they maybe didn't know that I was a Photographer but the question "oh, you do photography?" that they directed at me made me both question WHAT can I do to make sure that more and more people know what business I am in, and it also made me CRINGE that people still use the term "do photography?" I mean really? Is that even physically possible? I apologize now for the image in your head but ... maybe now you see my point :)
The other instance was this ...
My husband (who runs a successful business in town and whom I am very privileged to have readily available for business advice) and I started talking about MY business the other night. He mentioned that he has noticed I haven't been blogging as much, posting as many updates to my page, reaching out there and taking advantage of the over 1900 "fans" that I have on Facebook. He was absolutely right. *yes I did tell him this, which he made me repeat twice ... and Im not saying it again haha*
He was, ahem, "not wrong" and that is ok. This point didn't upset me or make me feel like I have failed at anything, it's simply a fact. One that I have hardly noticed because I have still been incredibly busy which is something that I do not take for granted especially in this industry and in this city with so many amazing fellow Photographers. However, the fact is that I haven't been blogging, I haven't been drumming up as much new business as I can, I haven't been reaching out to my clients and "fans" and taking them along on my Photography journey as I normally do and that is something that I know people appreciate about me and about my work. I add a very personal element to my business and that is partly why I did post so much and also mainly why I stopped ... for a while.
2011 was an incredibly successful year in business for me, and a very stressful year in every other aspect. Certain circumstances took a very heavy toll on my family, on my friendships, on my youngest kids, and on my marriage. I blogged about a lot of it on my personal blog and I am glad that I chose to do that. However I also needed a break from it too. My kids needed some extra attention from Mom, my home needed less stress and my marriage needed more love. I am happy to tell you that all of those things have been successfully accomplished!
My business is the final thing that I am sorry to say was impacted by all of this ... I simply didn't have the energy or the mindset to focus on marketing and advertising. I worked, a lot, and I am very proud of the work that I produced, but that was as far as I could go.
I'm ready now to set the "pendulum in motion" again as my husband would say. I love my clients, I want to share them all with you whether that is via my Blog, my Facebook Page or my Website. I also love the kind of clients that I attract and I have worked SO very hard to achieve that.
So no, I don't "DO" Photography ... I AM a Photographer. A hard working, high energy and passionate one and I'm sorry to those of you who did not know that yet, let's change that starting now!
Thanks for reading this, it let's me know that you are still checking in even if I haven't been and THAT is so very much appreciated.
xo
Monday, August 29, 2011
One Adorable Family! With 2 little boys on the way!
I first met this family when Katrina was pregnant with Paytyn. I loved that first session and I LOVED the one that followed after she was born.
But seriously ... this little girl has become even cuter! Now Mommy has to chase her while she is busy growing twin boys at the same time! This is going to be one busy household but I am thoroughly enjoying photographing their milestones!
But seriously ... this little girl has become even cuter! Now Mommy has to chase her while she is busy growing twin boys at the same time! This is going to be one busy household but I am thoroughly enjoying photographing their milestones!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Baby Taryn
When I was on holidays I received an email from Alicia letting me know that they had just had a baby girl and were hoping to squeeze in some newborn photos ... I am SO thankful that I was able to fit this awesome family in. When I got to their house I was greeted by the 2 cutest little girls who were very excited to show me their new baby sister Taryn.
This little angel could not be ANY sweeter.
Thanks Todd and Alicia for having me in your home and allowing me to capture some of these precious first memories. I hope to see you all again very soon!
This little angel could not be ANY sweeter.
Thanks Todd and Alicia for having me in your home and allowing me to capture some of these precious first memories. I hope to see you all again very soon!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
A cousin visit and a Family Session all in one!
A few weeks ago I had the chance to catch up with some cousins while they were vacationing in Penticton. They have 3 sweet girls and I brought along my own 2 littles for them to enjoy some second-cousin time! So cute to see all 5 of them play together (well, Keegan not so much ... but he tried!)
While I was there we snuck in a Family Session for Scott and Christy - here is an idea of what that looked like. Enjoy - It was SO great to see you all! xo
While I was there we snuck in a Family Session for Scott and Christy - here is an idea of what that looked like. Enjoy - It was SO great to see you all! xo
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Dan and Calla - Married!
Calla and Dan were Married in July in Kelowna. As soon as I saw this beautiful Bride in this FABULOUS dress I knew that I was going to love the turn out of this session! Enjoy a few of these shots from their special day. Thanks again Dan and Calla for choosing me to capture these precious memories I wish you a lifetime of love!
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