Christmas Card Samples

so...I know its ONLY October but I have been working on designing new Chrstmas cards since July. It has taken me a LONG time.....Most of the designs are new for this year because a large number of my clients are returning to me every year and want new choices, I've left a few of the favorites in there. Some I purchased, some I designed myself, hopefully none are available to you with any other local photographer since I want to offer you something extra for being such awesome clients.  I have all sizes,  4x6 5x7 4x8 5x5 and a few double sided 5x7 and a couple of bi and tri fold 5x5 and 5x7 ones.  The one sided cards can be printed like a photograph at a regular place, the double sided and folded cards need to be printed either through my professional printer or though your own professional printer.  I won't be able to change the sayings or the colours...but of course I will customize with your family names...the sign in sheet at your session will have a spot for that info. I have tried to include some of every colour to match everyone's possible outfit choices!!

take a look, most will be available to view in studio as well during your session, but everyone...including me is always wanting a sneak peek!! 

AND...if you didn't get an appointment to see me...I can still make you a card for a minimum $10 fee, just email me for details...cheers...happy halloween...AND ho ho ho!!

5x5



4x8

5x5

5x7

5x7

4x8

5x5

4x6

5x7 or 4x6

4x8

5x7

5x5

5x7 or 4x6

4x6

5x7

4x8

5x5

5x7

5x7 or 4x6

5x7

5x7

5x7 or 4x6

 front alone can also be 4x6

 

4Cats Halloween

so, trying to get out and "do" a bunch of activities in my new area, since I think I've mentioned, our awesome little rental cottage while we build is just that...little!  So last night we checked out the 4Cats Art Studio in Lantzville.  They had a free community Halloween event for young artists, free activities, free snacks....it was a GREAT night, wonderful helpful staff and fun for everyone. Lots of kids in costumes, but I didn't have permission to take everyone's pics, so I only snapped my kids...and a few of their awesome colourful walls!! Go check them out if you get the chance.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/4Cats-Arts-Studio-Nanaimo/411323775571821#!/pages/4Cats-Arts-Studio-Nanaimo/411323775571821?fref=ts

redo....

Well, another day...better weather.  Remember my little soaking wet duckie from last weekend? We had a redo today at Piper's Lagoon...beautiful spot!! HAVE to take my family down there if we get a weekend without rain, think next weekend its supposed to pour on my session too!

Anyhow, little miss J, braved the rain last time, and the cold wind today, she was a trooper and such a sweetie....hat is mine and available to use for your session. (my new Island clients might not know about my prop addiction....my Lower Mainland clients know I am kind of renowned for having a LOT of "stuff")  ;)

Hope to see them again with the 2 older brothers when their clothes aren't soaked through!!

testing..testing....

Today...I finally got a visit in with an old friend...well, a younger old friend. My best friend since I was 12....her little sister, whom I met when she was just 6 years old!  She lives not too far away but we haven't had time to connect yet, finally today, even though the weather wasn't promising we met for a photo and playdate.  4 kids under 7 rambling about in my 540 square foot cottage...well that didn't last long so we headed down to the beach.  I took some pics, we chatted, her oldest tried his best to hide from the camera, but I got a few....actually my very favorite shot from the whole session is the one where he's hugging mom....too bad dad had to work, guess we'll have to sneak in another photo playdate before Christmas so they can send out real family photos! 

The one set of pics, I did with a vintage tone...it totally reminds me of the photos that were on their parents walls growing up that I saw when I went to visit, and I was at their house a lot...hope Grandma Smith gets to see them too!!

well....like I said, enough rambling, those who have met me know I talk ...A LOT!! so this blog thing really is a bit of a scary situation...let me loose, you might be here for hours!!

cheers...wish me sunshine for tomorrow's shoot with a super sweetie!

a new beginning at the end.....

well...I hate to say it, but I've been dragged kicking and screaming into the world of the blog. I don't have time to blog, I don't usually even have time to read other people's blogs...but with facebook making so many changes, and lowering the number of people who see the photo albums (since it takes up much of their bandwidth)  photographers have had to get around this by posting a blog link (no space on their site) and showcasing their photos there. It really is sad, and I do pay to promote some things I think are important.... but I want lots of people to be able to see all the cuteness of the kids that come to visit, not just 12 random people. (that's how many people saw a recent post!) 

I can't promise to be witty and I do promise to keep it short, since this IS a work page and not a personal ramble....or you'd be here all night! 

I am TOTALLY new at this, so bear with me and wish me luck!!