Time to Hang Up My Hat

As you may already know, poor health has led me to shuttering my photography business. You can read more about this very difficult decision by clicking on this link.

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/October-2011---Time-to-Hang-Up-My-Hat.html?soid=1102135376353&aid=YX1NYwLAdjo

I have a rather large inventory of photography equipment, display equipment, business supplies available for sale - or free to a good home in some cases :-)

An email was sent out to interested individuals yesterday listing just a small amount of my inventory. Rather than bombard with frequent emails - I'm going to use this blog as a place to visit if you're interested in anything I may have on offer. I'll update it frequently as I come across items (I'm moving a little slowly these days), or as items are sold.

Here are a few items, more coming every few days. Please note that all items must be picked up from me in north east Burlington, I'm often not well enough to get to the post office to ship items out. Payment is by cash or PayPal (for purchases over $100). If you have questions about any items, please don't hesitate to email me at sandy@theintrepidlens.com.

Regards,
Sandy

Black Metal Rotating Greeting Card Stand $75
- Can be full height or table top with the addition of a central pole
- Three card levels, each with eight pockets. Each pocket can hold a minimum of five cards, depending on thickness of wrapping.

Unpainted Wood Easels
- two adjustable shelves
- three easels available

Here are the items that were sent out in the email yesterday:

1) Elinchrom Studio Lighting System, offered as a package

Two 400 BX Self Contained Flash Heads, with carrying case
Two 18cm Grid Reflectors
Two Large Lightstands, max height 12 feet, 9 inches, with carrying bag
Set of Four 7” Grids, fit into Grid Reflectors

Lightly used – if you view my website (http://www.theintrepidlens.com) you’ll see that I really quite preferred (as did my clients) outdoor sessions. Includes manuals, spare fuses. $1100

2) Elinchrom Skyport Universal Trigger Set, including one transmitter, one receiver. Two spare batteries, original box included. Again, lightly used $150

3) Photek Background Support System, to 12 feet wide. Again lightly used, includes carrying bag and various partially used paper background rolls in several colours (one white 10 foot wide, other colours 5 foot wide). $150

4) Chimera Super Pro Plus Softbox 36” x 48”. Lightly used, includes carrying bag and Chimera speed ring to attach to Elinchrom lights $325

5) Chimera Pro II Strip Softbox 14” x 56”. Lightly used, includes carrying bag and Chimera speed ring to attach to Elinchrom lights $225

6) Lens - Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Literally used just once. Bought this as a present to myself after my diagnosis and went out for 20 minutes with it. Includes box and lens hood.$ 1600

7) Lens - Canon EF 24-70mm f2.7L USM Was used more, still in excellent condition. Includes box and lens hood. $1200 (as an aside, many people ask about my favourite lenses. Canon 70-200mm f2.8, and Canon 50mm f1.8 – not yet for sale!)

8) Manfrotto Monopod, model 681. Very good condition. $60

9) Lenswork (website http://www.lenswork.com) I have issues 56-60 as magazine, issues 61-95 as DVD. Incredible publication, it was one of my goals to be published in this magazine for my fine art work. Not giving up on that yet! Best offer.

10) Many photography books for sale, all in great condition. See attached PDF for list.

11) Various photo magazines, PhotoLife, Black & White – free to whomever would care to pick them up from me.

June newsletter is out!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/June-11---Website-Survey-Camera-Simulator-Shoppers-Drug-Mart-Gala.html?soid=1102135376353&aid=n-kI6r0wfiM

May Newsletter

I figured out how to share the actual newsletters with you rather than reiterating the contents. Just click here to be redirected!

May Newsletter - New "Gorgeous Me!" Sessions

A few weeks late on the May issue, but I was working on a new portrait session concept and had to get a few ducks in order.

New "Gorgeous Me!" sessions are just for women (and at this time are only available to past clients, or someone that is referred by a past client in Burlington and Oakville) - capturing you at your relaxed best in your own home. Hair styling and make-up application are included, go as natural or as glam as you like with both your make-up and your wardrobe!

It's also that time of year for Grad Photos; and these are not those staid, cookie-cutter grad photos that the school arranges! With my Grad packages, I'll be capturing the personality of my subject as we hang out for a few hours in an a location that says much more about them than the photos that are sent home from school (and these packages aren't just for grads in case you're looking for a unique gift to reward your tween/teen for their great work this school year). The attached photos were taken last week in one of my favourite locations for those wanting an urban setting.

Last bit of news in the May newsletter issue is a sale just in time for Father's Day on Photo Keychains and Cufflinks.

If you'd like to have the monthly email newsletter sent directly to your Inbox, just sign up either by clicking on the Newsletter button to the right on this page (or email me at sandy@theintrepidlens.com if your browser isn't displaying the link).

Happy Victoria Day weekend everyone!

Dear Camera, Have You Missed Me?

I'm thrilled to let you know that I'll be back to photographing portrait sessions starting this Saturday. Dear camera, will you forgive me for my absence?

To start, sessions will be limited to one per week - some May and June weekend dates are available. And at long last the weather seems to be cooperating!

To enquire about a session, please email sandy@theintrepidlens.com.

Photo Jewelry Sale

I think that the nicer weather is making my vendors extra generous this week!

Today I'm pleased to tell you that three pieces are on sale at 20% off until Sunday March 20th - The Cocktail Ring - The Leather Wrap Bracelet - The Story Necklace.

It's not too early to start hinting about that special gift for Mother's Day!

For details please email me at sandy@theintrepidlens.com.

Flash Gallery Wrap Canvas Sales - 25% OFF!

My Gallery Wrap Canvas supplier is holding flash sales over the next few weeks - and as always I'm happy to pass along the savings to you!

A new size goes on sale every two days at 25% off. Today's size is 16 x 20, on sale until 6 pm Thursday, March 17th.

Since I've not yet published the 2011 pricelist, the savings will come off last year's pricing - so even more of a discount! The 16 x 20 sale price is $300, down from $400.

The details - savings apply to either images from a past portrait session, or from my fine art collection here. You don't have to commit to a particular image immediately, just the size!

I don't want to bombard all of you with updates every two days on the new size on sale, so if you're looking for a canvas for that spot on your bare wall that's aching for something a little different than a traditional print please email me asap at sandy@theintrepidlens.com so I can notify you when your preferred canvas size goes on sale!

2010 Portrait Slideshow

If you're already a newsletter subscriber or a friend on Facebook you might have already seen this, but if not - here's my 2010 Portrait Slideshow. I'm lucky to have such beautiful clients, both on the inside and out!

Click here to view (YouTube).

You'll also be able to access the 2009 Slideshow as well as one that I put together featuring one lovely young lady for her Senior Portrait Session.

If you'd like to receive the monthly newsletter, send me a quick email at sandy@theintrepidlens.com , or find me on Facebook under The Intrepid Lens.

And if you're local, hang in there - the snowfall is almost over! (for at least a few days...)

Reader's Choice Awards 2011

It's that time of year again when The Burlington Post asks you to vote for your favourite local businesses, and I'm honoured to have been nominated again in two categories!

If you have a few moments to offer your support for The Intrepid Lens with your vote, I'd appreciate it.

How to place your vote:
Step 1 : Visit the website at http://www.burlingtonreaderschoice.ca
Step 2: Register your e-mail address
Step 3: Activate your account from the e-mail sent to you
Step 4: Log in and vote for your favourites (all your preferred businesses will appreciate your vote!)

I've been nominated in two categories:
1. Best Business/Service - Photography Studio
2. Best People - Photographer

Voting closes next Saturday, February 5th. Thanks for your support!