Barrie Maternity Photographer
We are Moving! | Photographer Coming Soon to North Bay
Well, another year is coming to a close, and as I wrap up in preparation for a quick break over Christmas, I have decided that now is a good time to share some news with you all…
2019 will mark the year that I have spent half of my entire life living in Barrie. The first half of my life was spent living in a small town, with a small-town community feel to it (which I 100% took for granted at the time). I feel like this announcement will come as a huge shock to some of you that I haven’t had a chance to tell in person yet, but I can’t hide it forever… I have been sitting on this decision for the last 5 months, and I didn’t want to let the proverbial cat out of the bag until I was 10,000% sure that it was the right thing to do. It’s time.
The Raindance Photography family is relocating. Not just down the street this time, either. While Barrie is a beautiful City, rich in culture and entertainment, and perfect for so many people for so many reasons – our hearts belong to the North. We’ve decided, as a family, that we will be moving to the North Bay area by the Summer of 2019. We are so over the moon excited about this decision! We all know that it’s the right thing to do at this time in our lives. We look forward to everything the future holds for us, all of the new adventures, the new people we’ll meet, the new lives we’ll lead.
As a business, I will never forget my humble beginnings here in Barrie. I will always appreciate all of you who helped me learn and grow along the way. I want all of you to know that, while I’m moving, it’s not goodbye forever! I will be returning to Barrie for one weekend a month during the months of May-September each year. I will also continue to run my annual Tree Farm Mini event in this area too! If you know that you’d like to snag me while I’m here (I will see 3 families per weekend) then please sign up using this form. This isn’t a commitment to book, this is simply a form for you to let me know that you’re interested in having more information once I have concrete dates nailed down and you would like the opportunity for first dibs when that information is available.
Thanks to everyone who’s read this far! I’m encouraging everyone who might know someone who lives in North Bay or the surrounding areas to please tag those folks and share this news with them to help me begin to rebuild a brand new client base once we’ve moved. I’m also going to need all kinds of help and recommendations for services that my own family will need once we move. If any of you fabulous folks have recommendations for anything from dentists to doctors to hairstylists and recreational activities – please tag those businesses on Facebook or send me private messages to help connect us!
In other news – Clients of 2018, watch this page and your email for news of the 2018 Client Appreciation Contest, which will be launching the first few weeks of January! Don’t forget to fill out the information form to sign up for information on session dates when I will be back in this area after we’ve moved!
If you happen to be a resident of North Bay (or a surrounding area) and would like to sign up for information about when I will be available to book a session in your area, please sign up using the information form.
Thank you everyone! Wishing you all the best this Holiday Season! Merry Christmas!
Love,
Stephanie & The Raindance Family
Mitchell | Barrie Newborn Baby, Child, and Family Photographer
I love when I get to photograph an expectant Mama, and then get to meet her newborn baby just a few short weeks later! I still find it so amazing… new life. During the maternity session, there’s this anticipation and excitement, waiting for the unknown; and it’s so amazing to get to meet that new tiny human for the first time and help their parents to document every little thing about them. All of those fleeting little features that will soon begin to grow and change, in what seems like the blink of an eye. Those tiny little fingers and toes, the little milk bubbles on their lips, and the layer of hair that’s usually still on the tops of their ears. After those first few weeks, that teeny little face starts to fill out, and those little legs and arms start to get stronger, and too soon, we forget just how little they were when they were freshly Earth-side.
That’s why I’m here. That’s why I take my job so seriously – I know, first hand, how the new-parent-fog and fatigue makes it so difficult to really appreciate and remember these tiny details, and so it is my mission to freeze all of them in time for you. So that when you look back on these images that were captured in those first 14 days of life, you will be able to see and remember just how sweet this time really was.
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Mitchell and his beautiful family. This gallery has since been one of my favourites, and I love that his parents received every single image you see, so that they can treasure them for a lifetime.
I am now booking newborns with due dates January-April, 2019. If you are interested in finding out more about a session, please CONTACT ME! I’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have. 🙂
Raindance Photography is Barrie’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, family, maternity and pet photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions and servicing clients from Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, North Bay, Midland, and Penetanguishene since 2011. To book your indoor or outdoor photo session with Raindance Photography, please contact info@raindancephoto.ca
Booking Update | Barrie Family Photographer
All summer timeslots are officially filled! I am now accepting bookings for September and October for outdoor portraits, Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm. Once those are filled, that’s it for outdoors portraits for 2018!
Click here to contact me to reserve your timeslot: http://raindancephoto.ca/
Raindance Photography is Barrie’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, family, maternity and pet photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions and servicing Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Midland, and Penetanguishene since 2011. To book your indoor or outdoor photo session with Raindance Photography, please contact info@raindancephoto.ca
2018 Summer Availability | Barrie Family, Child, and Pet Photographer
REMAINING 2018 SUMMER AVAILABILITY
Tuesday June 5 @ 6 & 7pm
Tuesday June 19 @ 7pm (The Field)
Tuesday June 26 @ 6 & 7pm
Tuesday July 24 @ 7pm (The Beach) – BOOKED
Tuesday August 7, 14 & 21 @ 6
Tuesday August 21 @ 7pm – BOOKED
Rain dates are Wednesday/Thursday evenings.
This is it for the Summer months, once they’re gone, they’re gone! These timeslots are for outdoor Summer Golden Hour Portraits for both Raindance Photography families, children, maternity, and The Pet Division.
To snag your timeslot, please fill out the booking form (in comments) and email info@raindancephoto.ca with your preferred date (if you have one). 😀
Raindance Photography is Barrie’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, family, maternity and pet photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions and servicing Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Midland, and Penetanguishene since 2011. To book your indoor or outdoor photo session with Raindance Photography, please contact info@raindancephoto.ca
2018 Shoot & Share Results | Barrie Portrait Photographer
For the last two years, I can credit the Shoot & Share Competition as the driving force behind much of my renewed inspiration, determination, and motivation to keep the creative juices flowing and business moving forward. Usually, by the end of each year, my inspiration is running at an all time low, so the timing of this International Competition is perfect – submissions start in January, voting happens in February-March, and then by the time the results are released mid-end of March I am SO PUMPED with inspiration that I cannot WAIT to take the jumble and mish mash of ideas and inspiration that the contest has infused into me and apply it to all of my client sessions in the year ahead.
Inspiration was my main purpose for entering the contest – the results that followed were humbling and so very exciting for me! This year, there were over 412,000 images submitted by thousands of photographers worldwide. Each round, thousands of images were removed, leaving only the top performing images still remaining in the contest. Here is a statistical image to break it down for you:
Last year, I did well enough to be happy. This year, I had three finalist images, and a boat load of the rest of my images placed in the Top 10, 20, and 30% (and out of over 412,000 submissions, I think that’s pretty darned awesome!)
I promised that I would show you all which images were my top performing in the 2018 Shoot & Share Competition – here they are! Most of them are from client sessions in 2017 – scroll through and see if there are any from YOUR session! 🙂
To see 1st to 20th place winners from this years’ competition – CLICK HERE
My top performing image was from the Passion Portraits category of sweet old Nikita on her last day before crossing the Rainbow Bridge. I was so happy to see how well this one did – I will be blogging Nikita’s session very soon! Watch for it!
2017 Client Appreciation Contest | Barrie Photography Studio
I look forward to this moment from the very beginning of the year each year! There is nothing I love more than being able to host the Client Appreciation Contest as a big huge “Thank You” to every one of the clients who chooses to hire me each year. You could have chosen any one of a massive quantity of other photographers in this area, but you didn’t. You chose me, and for that, I am truly thankful!
So, in appreciation, each year I host this end of the year contest where you have an opportunity to win everything from an entirely free session to gift cards, canvas, and a mounted print!
So, What Are These Prizes!?
Grand Prize (Winner selected via random.org) – Complimentary All Inclusive Portrait Session ($960 Value)
Secondary Prize 1 – $200 Gift Certificate to use towards any Raindance Photography service. I’m always really excited about Secondary Prize 1, as it is chosen by the Grand prize winner! The Grand Prize winner will be required to go through the entries and select which one they think most deserves this prize!
Secondary Prize 2 (Winner calculated by number of Facebook Votes Received) – 16×20 Gallery Wrap Canvas (1″) of the entry submitted.
Secondary Prize 3 (Winner calculated by number of Facebook Votes Received) – 16×20 Mounted Wall Print of the entry submitted.
Secondary Prize 4 (Winner calculated by number of Facebook Votes Received) – $100 Gift Certificate to use towards any Raindance Service.
How Do We Enter?
- Choose 1 favourite image from your session(s) with me in 2017.
- Tell me WHY it is your favourite image! (In one paragraph or less)
Entering this year couldn’t be easier. Just CLICK HERE and fill out the form, upload your image, and press “submit!”
Deadline for submissions is January 7, 2018, at midnight.
When Will Voting Begin?
The Contest Album will be uploaded to Facebook on Monday December 18, 2017. Voting will run until January 8, 2018, at midnight. Winners will be announced on January 9, 2018, via the Raindance Photography Blog.
Qualified Newborn Photographer (QNP) Press Release | Barrie Newborn Photographer
I am so incredibly proud to have achieved this professional designation through APNPI (Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International). I have always been passionate about advocating for newborn safety during sessions. Over the years, I have made an effort to try and educate new parents on the importance of doing their research and choosing a Professional Photographer who can not only deliver a beautiful gallery of quality images, but also handle their brand new baby confidently and safely as a result of knowledge of newborn anatomy and physiology and years of experience and training.
Thank you to APNPI for recognizing my efforts! I look forward to continuing to grow as a Qualified Newborn Photographer with this organization! 🙂
Raindance Photography is Barrie’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, and family photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions since 2011. To book your indoor or outdoor photo session with Raindance Photography, please contact info@raindancephoto.ca
2017 Calendar Announcements | Barrie Professional Photographer
Hey everyone!
I feel like I’ve been MIA FOREVER! Our family just finished moving (literally around the corner) and I’ve been buried underneath boxes, boxes, and MORE BOXES! I wanted to take a break from cleaning and unpacking to release my Spring and Summer calendar for booking, since I happened to glance out my window and notice the SUN, and it got me all excited for outdoor sessions once the weather warms up… this time of year is almost magical for me, after being cooped up all winter, limited to studio work, I begin daydreaming of that beautiful summer haze of the golden, setting sun… the warm breeze (and heck, even the mosquitoes, why not!?)
If you’ve been on the fence about booking, now’s your chance to hop into the calendar! We’ve got some awesome promotional events lined up between now and September, see below!
Mommy & Me Promotional Event:
This years’ Mommy & Me Event will be held outdoors during Golden Hour! These sessions are appropriate for mothers and their children (of all ages!)
Want to celebrate mom? Book one of these, you’ll be happy you did! Only 12 timeslots available.
WHEN?
Tuesday April 18th – 5:30-7pm
Thursday April 20th – 5:30-7pm
Saturday April 22nd – 4-7pm
HOW MUCH?
30 minute sessions during premium evening and weekend timeslots
3 Digital Files of your choice via Digital Download (upgrade options available)
Choice of Exclusive In Person Ordering Session OR Private Online Ordering Gallery (24 hours only)
$160+HST (due on booking)
Email info@raindancephoto.ca to book
Apple Blossom Promotional Event:
FULLY BOOKED AT THIS TIME
JUNE PROMOTION:
All regular sessions booked in June will receive a COMPLIMENTARY MOUNTED 11×14 PRINT on our luxurious deep matte paper with a 10% frame discount. Regular sessions in June are booking Monday-Friday 10am-2pm AND Tuesday/Thursday evenings at 5:45pm and 6:45pm for Golden Hour Sessions.
Email info@raindancephoto.ca to book
Rustic Family Promotional Event:
We’re trying something a wee bit different this year! I typically don’t offer family “mini” sessions with the exception of Drysdales in the Fall because I feel too rushed to get through a whole family in only 20-30 minutes. I ALWAYS have requests from families for portraits on a rustic barn board backdrop that I have here in my studio (which is waaaay too small to fit an actual family on, lol) So, this year I have secured an actual barn to use for a rustic themed family event! I CANNOT WAIT for these sessions!
These are FULL FAMILY SESSIONS at a deeply discounted price – Only 4 timeslots available.
WHEN?
Sunday July 9th, 2017 – 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm
HOW MUCH?
60 minute sessions during a premium weekend timeslot
10 Digital Files of your choice on USB with 4×6 colour reference prints on deep matte paper (upgrade options available)
Choice of Exclusive In Person Ordering Session OR Private Online Ordering Gallery (24 hours only)
$375+HST (due on booking)
Email info@raindancephoto.ca to book
AUGUST CALENDAR:
Regular sessions in August will be booking Monday-Friday between 10am-2pm AND Tuesday/Thursday evenings at 5:45pm and 6:45pm.
I will only be accepting TWO NEWBORNS for August due to limited availability and flexibility.
The office will be closed for Vacation August 5-13 AND August 26-September 5, 2017.
Email info@raindancephoto.ca to book
Ready to book? I can’t wait to hear from you! Don’t wait, promotional sessions don’t typically last long and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
And now, here are some pretty pictures for you from an extended family session I did last summer. Enjoy! 🙂
Raindance Photography is Barrie’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, and family photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions since 2011. To book your indoor or outdoor photo session with Raindance Photography, please contact info@raindancephoto.ca
WINNERS – 2016 Client Appreciation Contest | Barrie Photographer
You’ve all been waiting patiently for the results of this year’s client appreciation contest, and I’m pretty excited to share them with you now! Just like last year, this draw is being held on a very special day – 1. It’s my 6 year business anniversary (yay!) and 2. It’s the Raindance Man’s birthday (he’s getting ooolllld……) 😛 In honour of this special day, we have once again decided to surprise one lucky client with a bonus prize! I won’t keep you waiting, read on for this years WINNERS!
GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Contestant No. 17 – Meaghan Gibson
Meaghan has won an All Inclusive Creative Portrait session (worth $847.50), which includes her portrait session, all high resolution digital files (between 35-60) on USB with print release in both colour and black and white as well as 4×6 colour reference prints on our luxurious deep matte paper. Congratulations Meaghan!!!
SECONDARY PRIZE 1 – Contestant No. 9 – Jaclyn de Jong
This prize was chosen by our Grand Prize winner. Meaghan chose Jaclyn’s adorable photo of Benny and Jackson snuggling at the beach. Jaclyn has won a $200 Gift Certificate to use towards her next portrait session. Congratulations Jaclyn!
Secondary Prize 2 – Contestant No. 2– Shannon Charland
This prize was determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Shannon’s gorgeous photo of her two little angels received a grand total of 73 votes! She has won an 11×14″ Gallery Wrap Canvas of her entry. Congratulations Shannon!
Secondary Prize 3 – Contestant No. 3 – Melissa Basinger
This prize was also determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Melissa’s photo of her sweet little man and his teddy bear received 60 votes. She has won an 11×14 Mounted Wall print of her entry. Congratulations Melissa!
Secondary Prize 4 – Contestant No. 17– Meaghan Gibson
Also determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry, Meaghan’s photo of Shea at his newborn session received a total of 56 votes, winning her a $100 Gift Certificate to use towards her next session! Congrats Meaghan! Who’s with me in urging Meaghan to go and buy some lottery tickets tonight!?!?! lol!
And finally…
SURPRISE BONUS PRIZE! – Contestant No. 7– Dakota Moncada
This prize was chosen in honour of my 6th Business Anniversary today by none other than the Raindance Birthday Boy (aka my husband)! He chose Dakota’s entry because the story resonated with him the most. She wins an 11×4″ framed print of her entry inside a gorgeous Barnboard Sawyer Wallflower Frame! Congratulations Dakota!
Thanks again to everyone, and congrats to all the winners!
Sincerely,
Stephanie
February Promotion | Barrie Newborn Baby, Child, and Family Photographer
I have a big, exciting promotion available! Book your session for the month of February and receive a huge discount off regular session pricing! This promotion applies to all types of sessions (Family, Cake Smash, Baby’s First Year Milestones, Maternity, Pets, and even Newborns!)
- 1 hour session, in studio or at a location of your choice within Barrie (3 hours for newborns, held in Studio)
- 10 fully edited, high resolution digital images on USB
- 4×6 prints of each image you choose on our luxurious deep matte paper
- Choice of Exclusive In-Person Reveal & Order Session OR Online Ordering Gallery (24 hours only)
- Option to purchase additional digital files and products if you wish
Please contact me for pricing (info@raindancephoto.ca)
Booking Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 2pm
(Newborns typically booked at 10am)
I look forward to hearing from you! 😉
