Catching up on Portrait Session posts.....

Oh dear, I let myself get a little behind in posting...

Here a few images from a July session with two adorable sisters. I had the pleasure of photographing them last summer too, they've grown so much!

'Cause It's Our Birthday!

A big birthday weekend in our house, mine today (let's just say it's a multiple of five that I'm celebrating) and tomorrow is my daughter's Sweet Sixteen. She'll soon be driving, just two years of high school left - it all goes by much too quickly!

I'm in the mood for sharing presents, and this one is for new clients (if you're a past client, you'll still get your usual $50 referral credit if a new client mentions that they heard about me from you - so please pass this post along to friends and family!).

Book a session for a date up to and including September 13th, 2009 and you'll get a $100 photo credit bonus.

Here's the fine print:

- based on availability, there are just a few dates left on my calendar at http://www.theintrepidlens.com/index2.php?v=v1#/calendar/

- session to take place in the Burlington/Oakville area

- usual session fee applies, paid at time of making your booking

This special expires at midnight, Monday August 24th.

Outdoor Headshots for Book Cover

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Diane at Pier 4 along the waterfront in Hamilton. Although this summer hasn't been what many of us had hoped weatherwise, the cloud cover that morning gave us fantastic natural portrait lighting (helped a bit by off-camera flash when we were in the shadier areas).

Diane was in need of images for her website and for the cover of her upcoming book, and had a clear idea of what she would like these images to portray. She brought a number of outfits and accessories (along with her warm smile!) something that I suggest for all photo sessions to give you a variety of looks to choose from.

I encourage you to visit Diane's websites, she's a fascinating woman with diverse talents and interests. I'll be sure to let you know when her book is published!

Diane adds:

"I love the shot of me on the stairs with my feet up and against the railing. I am going to use this shot for the back cover of my new book called "Living on Go". A true account of 10 promptings I followed, the adventures and outcome of each prompting.

I am having a hard time deciding what shot to use on my website www.unlockingyourbest.com.

As a certified IIPA iridologist and one of five instructors in Canada my business www.choicesforhealthandharmony.com has expanded to corporate speaking, teaching and training seminars".

Diane Elms CCI, CCII2006 Iridologist of the YearMember of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers

www.choicesforhealthandharmony.com

www.unlockingyourbest.com

www.phoenixrisingcenter.com

Photos from Village Square Session

Most of my outdoor sessions take place in parks, lakeside, in backyards etc., but if you're looking for a spot with architectural interest Village Square in downtown Burlington is a lovely spot!

K. and I were down there recently for session (you'll recognize her from the multimedia slide show in the previous post, which can also been seen here on YouTube).

Due to its popularity with wedding photographers, Village Square now requires reservations and for any photo sessions - let me know if I can check into availability for your photos!

Something New - Multimedia Slideshows!

I spent a fun morning with K. recently, she was helping me out with getting ready to introduce my "Senior/Teen" sessions. Isn't she beautiful? K. is heading into high school, loves basketball and loves kittens (you'll see proof of that, it was hard for her to part with the little cutie we found!)

Here's a slideshow that I've put together with images from our session. These customized slideshows include images from your portrait session, your choice of music (or I can select for you) and can be shared with friends and family over the internet. A great way to document your family & children!

These slideshows are available as an add-on to any portrait session (and I can create one from a past session too).

Photography Books for Sale

I have lots of photos to share with you from recent sessions, they're coming soon! In the meantime I'm still in purge mode in my office and this week am offering a wide variety of photography books for sale.

Please let me know if I can give you further info on any of the following:

The Digital Photolab (Advanced Black & White Techniques using Photoshop)
George Shaub ($46. 95) price $15

Painterly Photography (Awakening the Artist Within)
Elizabeth Murray ($19.95) free (a gift to me, and a gift to someone who would like it)

Better Picture Guide to Black & White Photography
Michael Busselle price $10

Better Picture Guide to Lowlight Photography
David Daye price $10

Better Picture Guide to Landscape Photography
Michael Busselle price $10

Better Picture Guide to Photographing Colour, Composition and Harmony
Michael Busselle price $10

Better Picture Guide to Still Life & Close-up Photography
Michael Busselle price $10

Photo-Imaging (A Complete Guide to Alternative Processes)
Jill Enfield, ($29.95) price $15

Start with A Scan
Janet Ashford and John Odam ($52.50) price $15

Special Effects Photography
David Daye ($48.95) price $10

Nature Photography Field Guide
John Shaw ($24.95) price $10

Photo Tinting
Ed Krebs price $3

The Digital Printing Handbook
Tim Daly ($24.95) price $10

Photographer’s Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business
Vik Orenstein ($27.99) price $10

Still Life, A Guide to Professional Lighting Techniques
Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz ($52.95) price $10

Extra July Newsletter

Just put out an extra newsletter this month 'cause there's so much to share!

New Digital File Options
DVD Slideshows
Holiday Cards '09
Updated Portrait Galleries
Last Minute Session Availability

Let me know if I can add you to my distribution list. I don't share your contact information with anyone, and you can easily unsubcribe anytime.

sandy@theintrepidlens.com