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Yummy Album-y Goodness |Halifax Portrait Photographer

I love taking photographs…..but I will often tell my clients that my favorite part is seeing their faces when they get the final product.  Nothing gets a better reaction than the custom flushmount albums, nothing.

The first one I ever gave, invoked tears. The second, same. And so on and so on. I have been fortunate enough to sell them on blind faith from my clients. They believed me when I told them how fantastic they were. They trusted I was telling the truth when I said what a great showcase they would be for their memories. Yet still, everytime,  the response has been surprise. Surprise at the quality, the feel, the smell, the texture. “They’re so much better than I was already expecting!”

My point in all of this, (and yes, I do have a point!) is that I now have a beautiful flushmount sample to show clients before they place their orders.

The album you see here is a panoramic 16×6 album, but is also offered in 8×8 and 10×10 square.

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UC Baby Display | Halifax Maternity and Newborn Photographer

I had the opportunity to hang my UC Baby 3D Ultrasound display last week, and just realized that I hadn’t blogged with the photo!!

The photo quality isn’t the greatest, but I think it looks fantastic in person, and am really proud of it. There are also several smaller framed pieces throughout the waiting room.

The gallery wrap over the chair is 30″x30″ and the larger piece above the sofa is 30″x40″

If you have  a UC Baby 3D Untrasound appointment scheduled, or know someone who does…..don’t forget to ask for my special discounted session!!!

You can get to the UC Baby website by clicking the logo at the bottom of my blog :)

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UC Baby 3D Ultrasound Clinic | Halifax Maternity & Newborn Photographer

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I was absolutely thrilled and honored when the UC Baby 3D Ultrasound Clinic asked if I would be a feature photographer, and display my maternity and newborn work in their new Bedford location.

The patient lounge/reception area is perfect backdrop for my beautiful clients, and hopefully an excellent avenue for reaching out to future clients!

Two GINORMOUS canvases are en route, and will be hung as soon as they arrive, but this evening I was in and hung a small interim display using the images you see above.

Congratulations to Nicole and Angela on the new franchise!  I wish you good luck and good vibes for your big opening day tomorrow!!

 

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Back….to the Future |Halifax Portrait Photographer

“Jump….and the net will appear.”

~Zen saying

Ok, this is going to be a long one, so you might wanna get cozy.

In the grand scheme of things, I haven’t been at this “photography thing” very long. It’s only been 10 months since I had my first paying client.

It has been a whirlwind ever since, and I’ve had the fortunate pleasure of working with dozens of families. I’ve also been asked to shoot some product for some amazing crafters, one of which was Sparkleberry Crafts, based out of Manitoba. Janet asked me to shoot some images for her online Etsy store .

Now, here comes the crazy part.

Liam, of Applehead Studio and his uber-fab wife Marcia were looking online for some cute knitted hats…..where did they end up?

You got it.  Etsy.

That SAME day, I had just dropped off some new business cards at Bump Baby and Beyond (THE chicest maternity store in Halifax!) and noticed a massive canvas on the wall. I thought to myself, hmmmmmm,  Applehead Studio……I’ll have to google them when I get home.

I get home, and have an email waiting to be opened in my inbox. Who from?

Liam….of Applehead Studio.

He just wanted to drop a line, telling me how much he loved my work.

It was incredibly flattering, although I will now openly admit I thought he was just buttering up the competition!!!

Months pass, and several tips and tricks of the trade are exchanged over email, and a mutual respect and trust grew.

Then.  In July. He asked.

Will you take our family portraits?”

I thought I would die.

It’s one thing to have another photographer admire your work, and a whole other to have them be your client.

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What’s the point of this long-winded story?

Last night we stood together, for the first time, in our new studio.

It’s green. It used to be a dance studio. It needs some work.

But it is ours.

Thanks to Robbie for pushing me into this crazy adventure, and supporting the dream.

Thanks to Marse for trusting me with your family portraits (and your husband!).

Thanks to Brian and Karen of Aperture Studios for being such a fantastic resource for local photographers.

And thanks to Janet….that hat brought great things.

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One Thing Lead To Another…. |Halifax Portrait Photographer

A series of events……bizarre coincidences….and all because of a hat.

How does this……

 

…..lead to this?

 

What’s next? Stay tuned.

It won’t be long.

 

 

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I Don’t Shoot Weddings……..Yet | Halifax Portrait Photographer

I don’t. I get asked all the time, yet it is a VERY rare occasion that I will say yes.  They scare me right now.  Some day, they won’t.

But this wedding already happened! And it was time to play!

If you’re not a fan of prying eyes, or being the centre of attention, it’s probably not the best idea to take a beautiful girl in a wedding dress and stick her in the dirt.

Of course, if you did do something wacky like that, you might just get treated to a personal tour of the dockyards by railcar.

Thanks to Liam of Applehead Studio for the invitation to shoot, and to Cheryl for being up for absolutely anything……I had a blast.

 

 

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