Back To School -- September Studio Special
We are TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL PORTRAITS in our house. Don't get me wrong--I actually love having them every year. Even if they are super cheesy. A few years ago, I decided to let my kids pick the backgrounds and their outfits. They do their own hair. And, then, when it comes time to buy one, we pick the cheesiest one for fun. That has been our approach the last couple of years.
But, I know that for many people, these portraits are important. I mean...I have a bazillion portraits of my own kids, so it is easy for me to dismiss the cheesy school picture. So, I had an idea. What if there was a more modern/less cheesy alternative? And, my September Studio Special was born.
So, a SPECIAL FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, bring your kid to my studio after school to have a 5 minute photo session with me designed to get one awesome, modern portrait. Open to school aged kids only--the time limit would just make it difficult with little ones.
too cool for school portraits special
$50(+gst) for the 5 minute session and ONE DIGITAL FILE!!! Additional digital files can be purchased along with some too cool for school product(or just regular old school prints). These are limited edition sessions available Mon-Fri for the month of September in my studio only. Wondering what the images might look like? If you aren't familiar with my work, my goal is to always capture more than just what you look like. My goal is to capture a bit of who you are. I did a 5 minute session with each of my kids and here are some of the results.
Contact me today to grab one of these limited spots!! And, spread the word!!! Stop the spread of cheesy school portraits!!
Up On A Mountain Top | Calgary Wedding Photographer
You know what? I absolutely LOVE small weddings. Throw in a ride up the Banff Gondola to a gorgeous mountain top ceremony and a horse drawn carriage ride around Banff for an afternoon and you have won me over. Just because their wedding was small, doesn't mean that it lacked style--no way. It had a Mad Men feel to it that helped create timeless photographs for them to enjoy.
The Big Red Barn Wedding | Calgary Wedding Photographer
It was hot. It was smoky. But, it's okay...there was ice cream. And, a big red barn. And, a whole lot of love...not to mention plenty of black liquorice(I might be a fan).
How many brides dream of having a wedding in a big red barn? Well, the Big Red Barn in Lacombe, Alberta does not disappoint.
Personal Work
Every year, I define some goals for myself as far as my work and my business is concerned. This year, one of the goals I set for my work was to elevate my underwater work. I had a few plans as far as that was concerned, but here's the thing that I have learned. BE FLEXIBLE. Plans are there to get me set in motion...to do the work, but sometimes the work will just show itself. I am not sure if that makes sense, but that is what happened this past weekend whilst shooting underwater in Jasper. Yes, Jasper.
Yes, it was cold. Georgia might be cold blooded. True story. I, however, am not and when I first got in the water, I had trouble catching my breath. The sun came out though and made it bearable. Don't I make my job sound so romantic? hahahahahaha.
I will say this--Georgia is fast becoming the best child model ever. She takes incredible direction and has a strong desire for the best possible outcome. I work fast(because I am a wimp and cannot stay in that water), but she keeps up with me. And, this weekend--she killed it. So much so that I thought I'd share some of the images. Some new favourites for me.
That last one might be one of my top 5 favourite images ever shot. I love it so very much. I have been sharing lots on Instagram lately, but this one just didn't work in a square crop, so I have only shown it here.
~ Dana