Christmas Sessions

Yes, it's that time of year!  I couldn't believe it when I walked into a store on November 1st... Halloween was over only hours before, and already I was hearing Christmas music playing on the store's radio.  Craziness!

It reminded me that before long, people will be getting Christmas cards in the mail.  More and more these days, people have been giving up on the old stand-by Christmas cards that you pick up from department stores, and going with something a little more modern and personalized.  I love the idea, and so does someone like my husband's Nana, who lives far away, hasn't even met our youngest, and probably won't have a chance to meet our newest addition, due in just 6-7 weeks, for quite a while.  She LOVES getting photos in the mail of her family members.  If you have family members who live far away, which many of us do in this day and age, wouldn't it be wonderful for them to receive a more personalized Christmas card in the mail, with a photo (or a few photos) of your family right on the card?

Book your family session with me today so you have plenty of time to create your unique cards, and have them ordered and received in time to send out before the Christmas rush sets in.

Here are just a few samples of the many different cards available:

There's still some time left to get some great outdoor autumn shots in the Sooke or Victoria area!

Email me today to schedule your family's session.  Fees are only $150 + hst for approximately an hour and a half, at an outdoor location that is suitable for you.  Package includes 1-8x10 and 2-5x7's, an online gallery and a cd of fully edited images.  Cards can be selected, designed and ordered right from your private online gallery.

SPECIAL: Book with me before November 15th and get 10% off your order of cards!

More Sooke Family Mini-Sessions

I've decided to run another afternoon of mini-sessions on Saturday, October 27th.  Families in the Sooke area, come on out and get some family shots done just in time for Christmas cards, or just have some nice Autumn family photos done.

Session times are, again, available on a first-come, first-served basis, but must be booked in advance.  Available time slots are:

12:00pm
12:45pm
1:30pm
2:15pm
3:00pm
3:45pm

Sessions will be held at Ed McGregor Park, where there is a wide variety of beautiful backdrops and areas to take photos.  If the weather is unsuitable, we will reschedule, but let's cross our fingers - sometimes we can get some really beautiful fall days in October!

Fee is $75 + hst and includes about 30 minutes of session time, 1-8x10 and 2-5x7 prints, and a private online gallery of all edited images.

Please email me for more information and to book your time slot!

I look forward to seeing you there!

{D} Family Sneak Peek

I had the pleasure of doing an Autumn family session this past weekend here in Sooke.  It was a gorgeous day, perfect for a photo shoot!  Here's a little peek of some of my favorites - hope you enjoy them, {D} family!

Autumn Mini-Shoots for Families

This is a great option for those that don't have a whole lot of time or money to put into sessions, but still really want to get some cool family photos done!

On Saturday, October 6th, I'll be doing mini-sessions at Ed McGregor Park and Broomhill Park (the big playground in Broomhill area), both in Sooke, BC.  A mini-session is only $75 and will include the following:

- 30 minute session time
- one 8x10 and two 5x7 prints
- online gallery of edited images where you can order more prints and tonnes of other goodies (calendars, puzzles and photobooks make fantastic gifts for other family members!)

That's all there is to it - a quick session for half the cost, and you still get some awesome family shots!

I have only 6 session times available for the afternoon of October 6th.  Sessions must be booked ahead of time to guarantee your spot.  Please email me for details and to book!

Times available:

Ed McGregor Park: 12pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm
Broomhill Park: 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm

Looking forward to seeing you out there!

New - Proposal Photo Shoots!

GUYS - are you planning a surprise proposal for your girlfriend?  Being a girl myself, I can tell you that she will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE you for booking this session in advance!

Picture this - you contact me to schedule a "couples photo shoot", which she will love you for.  You lay out the details of how you plan to propose to her.  We begin the photo shoot in a special, favorite outdoor location with some couples photos, and then, you work your magic, and I'll be there to capture the amazing moment for you!  Instead of just having a story to pass on to family and friends, you'll have the photos to go along with it!  Not a lot of people are lucky enough to have their actual engagement in photos, so book now and get a unique photo shoot that's all your own!

Imagine the look on her face when you pop the question - and being able to show it to her afterwards!

The price for this session is $150 + hst.

Package includes a 1.5 hr photo shoot in the outdoor location of your choice in the Victoria/Sooke area, all digital images on disc, free online photo gallery, an 8x10 print and two 5x7 prints.

Contact me today to book your session and don't miss out on the opportunity to get it all in photos!


In other news...

I've not done a whole lot in terms of photography and selling my crocheted photo props lately.  The first trimester for baby #4 was absolutely the most exhausting pregnancy thus far (especially with three littles under the age of 4 running around!), and we also had some visitors for a while.  Now, I'm looking forward to getting back in the swing of things again.  I'm booking all kinds of sessions and have lots of openings still for the end of summer and in the fall.  I'm also working on some new items for my prop shop, Doodlebug Designs.

Book your session now (see packages and prices in the tabs at the top of the page) and let your friends and family know about my website!  Couples/engagements, family, kids, newborn, maternity, birth, small-scale weddings, etc.  Stay tuned for details on some upcoming mini-sessions this fall!