This is Happiness

Weddings are tough for me to blog. How do I narrow down roughly 2000 images into something I can share with everyone? What do you show? Have I said this before? I'm sure that I have said this before. ha.

So, for this wedding...I decided to just try and show you how the day felt to me. More than a little bit emotional with a dash of quirkiness and a giant belly laugh. I decided that is the perfect combination to describe 'happiness'. This bride had a couple of moment of nervousness, but, mostly, she radiated. She glowed. Especially during the ceremony. And, the groom, who was very concerned that things were perfect for her, would periodically look up at the crowd and beam. So...happiness. This is happiness.

Flowers by Blue Hydrangea(just saying...cause they did a gorgeous job).

Hot Off The Presses

I like real life. Often people ask me how I get my clients to act so real. This was literally the scene as I came in the door. I am lucky enough that my clients trust me enough to just keep being real even when I start taking their pictures.

Fourth picture I took...I saw this girl once when she was wee. She wore a pumpkin hat and had the cutest expression. I bet some of you remember that picture. Well...she has grown up quite a bit since then and was so lovely to visit. She even made me a sandwich. It was a bit tough to chew(made of wood), but tasty none the less.

~ Dana

Epic Greek Wedding

I couldn't decide what to call this post--but the word 'epic' kept running through my head. EPIC bridal party. The priest even mentioned it was the biggest party he'd ever seen. Epic couple--I mean RIDICULOUSLY good looking with incredible fashion sense. How lucky am I? I know that people will want to know about her head piece as I have already had a couple of people ask after I posted an image on Facebook. She had it made at Couture Gown Studio. I think it is maybe one of the most beautiful head pieces I have seen. And, it so suited her. There were a lot of speeches at their reception...and, there was a theme to them...this couple has come through quite a bit since they met and fell in love. At one point, one of the bridesmaids said that she knew that they were perfect for each other because she knew that the bride would never settle for less. I might have cried when she said that...I might have cried when their little girl joined them to walk down the aisle...would you blame me? Thank you to both of them for trusting me to capture their day for them.

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 :)