Giving Back
Every year about this time, I think...how can I give back?
This year, it has especially weighed heavy on my mind. Living in southern Alberta and hearing so many stories of people who have had a tough go of it this year has really got me thinking that I'd like to give back to one special family again this year. Especially hearing the stories of families, young and old, who have lost literally everything and are starting over after the devastating floods in June. I remember digging one family's house out and laying the photographs out to dry. Just a handful worth saving. So many memories lost forever. I would really like to help someone create new memories. Memories of resilience and courage and love. They don't have to be victims of the floods, but they do have to have a need for some Christmas cheer.
That's where you come in. I would like to encourage you all to nominate a family who could use some cheering up this Christmas to receive a $2000 photography package from me(a session and the complete set of digital files). What will you get for nominating? Well, if you nominate someone and then book a session with me in 2014, I will gift you a 12x18 print. The session does not have to be booked today, but it does have to be booked before the end of 2014.
Email me your nominations by midnight on December 24th(Christmas Eve). I will contact the winner on Christmas day to spread a little Christmas cheer. Make sure to include a contact email for both you and the person you are nominating.
Sooooo...do you know anyone who could use some cheering up this Christmas?
Thank you for helping me spread some cheer this Christmas.
Dana
**one family will be chosen to win a photography session with me in the Calgary area plus the digital files...a package valued at $2000.
Anniversary Sale
Today is my day of anniversaries.
It is my BUSINESS anniversary. I can hardly believe that I am saying that, as of today, I have been in business for 6 years. Wow...that was fast ;)
More importantly, on this day 12 years ago, the most amazing man agreed to put up with me for the rest of our lives. We were married on a rainy Saturday in Kananaskis. In some ways, it seems like an eternity ago...like we have ALWAYS been married. And, in other ways, it is hard to believe that it has been 12 years already.
So, to celebrate my two anniversaries--I thought I'd have a sale. For the next week, my COUPLES sessions will be $300 off. That's right. Usually, a couples session and the files are $1200(+gst), but for one week I am making an exception. Deposit must be paid by midnight on Sunday, September 8th, 2013. The date of the session has to be before June 1st, 2014. Sooooo...anyone want to celebrate their own love? I'd love to help you do just that ;)
~ Dana
Brand New Site Means Big Huge Sale
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Well, I did some exploring underwater...it was so much fun. I FINALLY finished my new website. Make sure you poke all around and TURN ON THE VOLUME as there are some cool audio features...and I did a HUGE amount of thinking. There are some big changes coming for me next year. Big ones. Like the ones that involve 'slowing down a bit'. Which means, I'll be shooting only a limited number of family sessions in 2013 and a handful of weddings with priority being given to the families who I have already worked with.
So, before I take my big break, I have decided to launch my biggest sale EVER...E.V.E.R.
$500 off
when you pre purchase a collection before September 15th
I also always waive my $500 session fee to anyone who prepurchases a collection. So, not only will you save $500 off of a collection, but you will avoid my $500 session fee making this a savings of $1000. Seriously?!! I must be joking, right?!
Nope.
I like to keep my collections simple...like I say over and over again on my website--I am not a normal family photographer. I'm a storyteller. So, my collections have been created to help tell those stories. Three collections. Three collections that over the last 5 years I have found are what 99% of my clients purchase(did you know that tomorrow marks the 5th anniversary of the creation of Short and Sweet Photography). They work like this:
Collection #1: The Book $1500 $1000
One custom, 11x13 coffee table book that contains all of your images in a wonderful way to enjoy them together.
Collection #2: The Files $2000 $1500
The complete set of fully edited, high resolution digital files. Yours to use for your own personal use.
Collection #3: The Files and The Book $2500 $2000
By far my most popular collection, just add the two together ;)
***GST will be added to all prices. Sessions must be completed by the end of January 2013. Sale ends September 15th, 2012***
And, in case your wondering if I will be in your area...this fall I'll be visiting:
Toronto, Canmore/Banff, and Edmonton
(of course, Calgary and area is where I'm at 95% of the time)
So, if you have always wanted a session with me...now is the time to do it. Don't hesitate. You will look fabulous. I promise ;) And, I'd love to hear what you think of the site...leave a comment in the comments section telling me your favourite part and, if you do book a session, I'll enter you into a draw to win some fabulous extra stuff like Christmas cards and prints and stuff.
Thanks!
~ Dana :)
New Website Coming Soon....
First look at my new site...it has been a LONG time in the making, but is so close to being ready to launch. My plan is to have it up and running by Friday. Yay!!! So, if you come here and things aren't working, it's cause stuff is happening in the background.
AND...with the launching of the new site comes my biggest PORTRAIT SALE EVER...seriously...the best price for the session and the digital files that I have ever offered...so, if you have always wanted a session with me NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT. I'll announce the details on Friday, but if you want to ensure a spot in September, email me now and I'll tell you all about it ;)
Looking forward to the unveiling...until then blog silence folks :)
~ Dana
PS--this fall, I'll be in Toronto, Edmonton, and Canmore lots...just saying ;)