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Nova – A Maternity & Newborn Blog | North Bay & Callander Photographer

February 5, 2020 by raindance

A while back, I had the opportunity to meeting a glowing mom, expecting her second baby, and her beautiful little family. I am always super excited to work with clients for both a maternity and a newborn session, as it gives me the opportunity for some awesome Before/After Maternity/Newborn portraits! They arrived for their maternity session at my studio (now located in Callander) with a very typical, busy two year old son, who was full of energy AND smiles for me! A few weeks later, baby Nova arrived, and they returned for their newborn session, which turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Big brother was still wired for beans, and his sibling portraits actually turned out pretty funny, but since we got them even remotely close to one another, looking in the direction of the camera, and smiling, we just rolled with it! Sometimes we have to throw our expectations out the window when it comes to posing toddlers with their new siblings! lol!

A little update that my new studio in Callander is now nearly complete! Just a few finishing touches to complete and I will be in there shooting up a storm! I’ll be ready for newborn sessions as early as next week. If you’re interested in securing your newborn session, I have a special promo coming for the next FIVE people who book! Until I’m ready to release those details to the public, feel free to Contact Me to find out! 🙂

Raindance Photography is Callander’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, family, maternity and pet photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions and servicing clients from Callander, North Bay, 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

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Noah | North Bay & Callander Newborn Photographer

February 3, 2020 by raindance

Little Noah and his adorable family were my very first session of 2020. I can’t think of a better way to have started my year! His session was a sort of hybrid lifestyle/classic newborn session, which included some posed images as well as many candid ones. I’m in love with the resulting gallery, but I think I’m even MORE in love with his Memories in Motion Film (which are now available as an added upgrade to sessions for a limited time introductory price of $200+hst)

Studio newborn sessions are going to be available in my brand new Callander Photography Studio within the next 1-2 weeks, and I am SO EXCITED! I’ve had many inquiries for packages and pricing lately, so if you’ve been curious about booking a session for yourself, you can find my packages by clicking through to my pricing page here. I’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have, so feel free to Contact Me at any time. 🙂

For now, please enjoy this sweet film and images from Noah’s newborn session. Thanks for visiting!

**Enjoy with your sound on, for the best viewing experience** 🙂

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Claire | North Bay & Callander Newborn Photographer

January 27, 2020 by raindance

I had the opportunity to meet Claire and her lovely family back in November for her studio style newborn session. She was originally scheduled to come in to my studio for her session, but because of serious construction delays, I brought my little mobile studio to her home instead, and the show went on! 🙂 She was a dream to work with, and I was able to get a short, quick little Memories in Motion Film to help her parents remember just how little bitty she was in those first, fleeting days of her life.

My studio will be done in the next two weeks, now, and I cannot WAIT to start seeing aaalll the newborns, babies, families, kiddos AND pets in it as soon as my doors officially open! Keep your eyes peeled for grand opening door crasher deals! The first one will be at pricing that I have never offered before and will never offer again after this event, and I’m SO EXCITED! 😀 😀 😀

For now, enjoy some beautiful images and an adorable film from Claire’s studio newborn session! 😉

**Watch aaalll the way to the end (sound on) for an adorable outtake!**

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2019 Client Appreciation Contest WINNERS | North Bay & Callander Photographer

January 22, 2020 by raindance

The only thing I love more than holding the Client Appreciation Contest each year is ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS! This year, the participation was amazing, as always! Thank you to EVERYONE for your support through the years and to all of my clients last year who made this contest possible – without further delay, THE WINNERS!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Contestant No. 19 – Lindsey Jones

Drawn by random.org, Lindsey has won an All Inclusive Creative Portrait session (worth $960), 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. Congratulations Lindsey!!!

SECONDARY Prize 1 – Contestant No. 009 – Ashley Tran

This prize was chosen by our Grand Prize winner. Lindsey chose Ashley’s entry because it resonated with her on so many levels – having a young child in the house with a new baby, undergoing renovations, unfinished rooms and so many unknowns (I can relate to this one too!). Ashley has won a $200 Gift Certificate to use towards her next portrait session. Congratulations Ashley!

Secondary Prize 2 – Contestant No. 006– Ryan Shevalier

This prize was determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Ryan’s adorable image received a grand total of 90 votes as of closing time on January 21! He has won a 16×20” Gallery Wrap Canvas of his entry. Congratulations Ryan!

Secondary Prize 3 – Contestant No. 009 – Ashley Tran (Maybe Ashley should buy a lottery ticket today?) 😛

This prize was also determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Ashley’s photo of her two beautiful girls received 80 votes. She has won a 16×20” Mounted Wall print of her entry. Congratulations Ashley!

Secondary Prize 4 – Contestant No. 017 – Stephanie Chivers

This prize was also determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Stephanie’s photo of her beautiful twin daughters received 77 votes. She has won a $100 gift card to use towards her next session in 2020. Congratulations Stephanie!

Thanks again everyone! Congrats to all the winners! Looking forward to a great 2020! And remember, if you know someone who lives in North Bay, or surrounding areas, it would make me SO happy for you to spread the word that I am now located in their area. Rebuilding a business from scratch in a brand new town is hard work, and I am so incredibly grateful for all of the help and referrals you’ve all been sending me so far! I love you guys!

Sincerely,

Stephanie

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Ava’s Lifestyle Newborn Session | North Bay & Callander Newborn Photographer

January 21, 2020 by raindance

Late last year, I had the pleasure of meeting sweet little newborn Ava and her family in her Grandparents’ home in North Bay for a lifestyle newborn session. As you can see from these images, lifestyle newborn sessions take place in your home, using your surroundings as your backdrop; setting the scene for real, candid, raw emotion in your portraits. This session also included a Memories in Motion Film (LOVE these!)

I will continue offering Lifestyle Sessions in client’s homes, as I love them dearly. I have to share some exciting news, though! MY STUDIO in Callander is going to be complete and ready for business SOON! Like in the next 2 weeks(ish) soon! I am so excited, I can hardly contain myself! I will be offering a bunch of Grand Opening Promotional Mini Events – if you don’t want to miss them, I highly suggest subscribing to this blog (at the bottom of this website) or following my Facebook Page, as I will post here as soon as booking is available for those discounted events!

For now, please enjoy Ava’s Lifestyle Newborn Session!

And here are some of our favourite images from her session!

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Winter Portraits | North Bay & Callander Photographer

January 12, 2020 by raindance

I know, I know… It’s kind of chilly in the winter and the sun doesn’t shine a whole lot. You know what though? It’s SO BEAUTIFUL! Where we live, here in the North Bay area, is so so so beautiful. Maybe it’s because I’m new to the area that I’m seeing all of this glorious beauty still… or maybe I’m crazy? LOL! Either way, if your family is the outdoorsy type that loves winter, why not consider some Winter Portraits?

Packages start at just $160+hst (you can find full pricing by clicking HERE, ON MY PRICING PAGE). 🙂

My little Snow Queen rocked it for me yesterday – I couldn’t pass up shooting in the beautiful falling snow, so I told her what I had in mind and she was aaaallll over the opportunity to be my little model! Out to the back yard we went (she wore winter boots, and changed into the heels when we were in position). We didn’t even move from the one spot we were in and the end result was so many beautiful pictures that I want to wallpaper my house with! Should probably get my boy child out there for a matching set so he doesn’t feel left out… 😉

If you’re interested in a winter session for yourself, please Contact Me! I’d love to hear from you! 🙂

PS: If you have a little Snow Queen that fits Size 8-10 girls, this beautiful green dress, crown, and shoes are part of my studio wardrobe and you are welcome to use it for this exact same session! Just let me know!

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2019 Client Appreciation Contest | North Bay & Callander Photographer

January 7, 2020 by raindance

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 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 in 2020. 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 with me in 2019. If you had more than one session with me, choose one image from EACH session!
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 18, 2020, at midnight.

When Will Voting Begin?

The Contest Album will be uploaded to Facebook on Tuesday January 7, 2020, as soon as entries begin rolling in. Voting will run until January 21, 2020, at midnight. Winners will be announced on Wednesday January 22nd, via the Raindance Photography Blog.

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Maddilyn | North Bay & Callander Newborn Photographer

December 16, 2019 by raindance

I am SO.FAR.BEHIND on sharing some of my favourite newborn sessions! I met with this little lady a while back and she was a total gem to work with. Slept like a dream, and when she did wake, she gave me the most hilarious series of faces ever!

My studio completion has been delayed for yet another month, due to unforeseen construction circumstances. I’m DYING to have it set up and running again! But, for now, I am still bringing my little mobile studio to client’s homes in the North Bay Region for studio style newborn and cake smash session, and Lifestyle Portrait Sessions are becoming more popular as well!

If you’re interested in booking a session, please Contact Me and we can set something up!

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 2 | North Bay Photographer

December 3, 2019 by raindance

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways – Day 2!

Each day for 12 days I will be posting a giveaway on my Facebook Business Page. All you need to do to enter, is answer whatever question I’m asking for that day.

For today’s giveaway – Click here for the Original Facebook Post and tell me what your Christmas favourite movie is! The one movie that you couldn’t possibly get through the season without watching… Winners get a $20 Cineplex Gift Card and a $50 Raindance e-Gift Card to use towards any service in 2020!

Winners must be able to travel to North Bay or Callander, ON for their session. If you know someone who would love to enter this contest, tag them or share this post to your page to help me spread the love around!

Ready? Set? GO! Tell me your favourite Christmas movie – winners will be assigned a contestant number and chosen by a random number generator. Winner will be announced tomorrow morning right before the next contest opportunity!

*This contest is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook, nor is Facebook associated with this contest. Facebook is released from any responsibility to entrants or participants.*

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaways | North Bay & Callander Photographer

December 2, 2019 by raindance

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways starts TODAY!

Each day for the next 12 days (including today) I will be posting a giveaway on my Facebook Page. All you need to do to enter, is answer whatever question I’m asking for that day.

For today’s giveaway – if you can guess the correct number of marshmallows inside this jar, you will win a 30 Minute Mini Session with 5 digital files of your choice to use any time in 2020!

Winners must be able to travel to North Bay or Callander, ON for their session. If you know someone who would love to enter this contest, tag them or share the post on Facebook to your page to help me spread the love around!

Ready? Set? GO! Tell me how many marshmallows are in this jar – get the answer right and you win! Winner will be announced tomorrow morning right before the next contest opportunity!