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Studio Cleaning/Sick Policy Update – IPAC | North Bay & Callander Photographer

March 13, 2020 by raindance

Well folks, it’s been a week, hasn’t it? Last weekend, I saw a meme floating around on Facebook that mentioned daylight savings time, a full moon, and Friday the 13^th happening all in the same week. I laughed, and then sat back and watched madness unfold in front of my eyes over the next 5 days.

I’m not the type that gets caught up in mass hysteria. Heck, I don’t even generally watch the news. This week though, I’ve been following the development of Covid-19 and its impact on the world very closely. As a mom and a small business owner, I am left with some very important responsibilities: 1. Ensure the safety of my family (which includes 2 individuals with chronic lung conditions) as well as my most vulnerable clients; and 2: Continue providing a quality service and product to clients who need it, while also ensuring a clean and safe environment for all.

As a result of growing concerns, in order to protect both my own family and all of my clients, I am taking the following precautions in my studio:

Disinfecting all surfaces between clients. Hard surfaces are washed with disinfecting cleaners. Soft fabrics and surfaces will be limited to newborn sessions only, and will be sanitized between each session. Fabrics (such as furs) that cannot go through the washer’s sanitizing cycle will be steam cleaned.
Liberal ongoing hand washing and use of hand sanitizer during sessions, when needed. Proper hand hygiene is something I’ve always done and will continue to practice (especially with a previous background working in a hospital environment).
I am also limiting access to my studio to healthy individuals only, and asking anyone who is exhibiting any symptoms at all (especially cough, sore throat, runny nose, respiratory difficulty or fever) to reschedule their session until they have been symptom free for at least 14 days.
I am also asking anyone who’s travelled out of the country in the last month, or has had access to anyone who’s been in contact with infected individuals to reschedule to a later date.
I am also committed to rescheduling sessions in the event that myself or anyone in my family exhibit symptoms of any kind.
I am booking down at this time, only accepting one booking per day.
I have temporarily placed all volume mini events on hold, so that clients are not arriving back-to-back.
I will continue to stay up to date and informed through reputable news sources.

I understand that this is a trying time for everyone, and photographs are probably at the bottom of anyone’s list of priorities right now. However, if you do wish to book a session, but are unsure about the current climate and are afraid to put down a deposit to secure your space, I am waiving my Deposit/Retainer Policy for the next 12 weeks. Typically, in order to book a session, a client is required to put down a deposit to secure their time-slot. Due to uncertainty at this time, I will waive this requirement with the request that you give me at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule in the event of illness. Full payment will be due at the time of your session, but my hope is to eliminate any booking anxiety.

If you have any questions or concerns or would like to book a session for yourself, please contact me via this website or by emailing info@raindancephoto.ca If you don’t receive a response from me within 48 hours, please check your junk folders. 🙂

Much love,

Stephanie

Owner/Photographer

Raindance Photography

www.raindancephoto.ca

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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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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Welcome Levi | Callander & North Bay Newborn Photographer

November 27, 2019 by raindance

There are some newborn sessions where babies are so sleepy, I never see the whites of their eyes. Then, there are some newborn sessions where I’m given the sweetest show of all of the most adorable facial expressions you can imagine – Levi’s session was one of these! He came in to my Studio super sleepy, and slept through all of his family and sibling portraits. When the time came for his solo segment, he was more interested in my camera and his surroundings than the backs of his eyelids. 😛 This gallery should be reassurance to parents that no matter how your baby decides to be during your session, we’re getting beautiful portraits no matter what! 🙂

If you’re expecting in December, and live in the North Bay area, my current pricing includes TWENTY digital files (twice as many as usual) AND a complimentary Memories in Motion Film (See examples of Studio Style and Lifestyle Examples). All sessions taking place in December will take place in the comfort of your own home (even the Studio Style sessions)! By January, 2020, my brand new Callander Photography Studio should be up and running and ready for all of your smiling faces! I am accepting newborn bookings from January to March at this time as well, and I will honour my current newborn promotional pricing, which includes the 20 digital files of your choice when you book your session in advance, as newborn sessions are best booked while you’re still expecting.

Please contact me for more information, or to book your session!

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Welcome Baby K | North Bay & Callander Newborn Photographer

November 18, 2019 by raindance

Clean. Crisp. Classic. When this sweet little man’s parents requested classic black and white with dark wood accents for his studio newborn session, I KNEW it would be one of my favourites! I love pops of colour and natural organic tones, but every once in a while I’m so excited when I get to do a purely classic session like this one. This particular session was a dream… he slept when I needed him to sleep, and he woke up at the end to capture some adorable images of all of his many little faces.

Did you know that newborn sessions are best booked while you’re still expecting? I like to see babies in the first 5-14 days of life to ensure the sleepy, squishy poses that you see in my portfolio. I typically see newborns in my Studio, for sessions like this, but as my current studio is still under construction, with an expected grand opening of January, 2020, I am currently taking my mobile studio to clients homes in the North Bay Area!

If you would like more information on newborn sessions, you can find Pricing HERE. If you want to chat with me to make sure that I’m the best fit for you and your family, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

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

September 17, 2019 by raindance

I am SO excited to share this blog! For a few reasons. Firstly, because I can’t wait to show Bowie’s parents, who have been waiting very patiently to see this whole thing polished and put together. But also, I am excited to finally be able to offer something fresh and heartwarming to ALL of my new lifestyle clients!

Introducing The Lifestyle Collection AND Memories in Motion! Memories in Motion are short films that can be captured during your lifestyle or outdoor photography session with Raindance Photography! For a VERY LIMITED TIME (like, for the next 5 lifestyle sessions that are booked in the North Bay/Callander Area) I will be including one of these sweet films COMPLIMENTARY in your regular full session package! These are great for young families, newborns, babies, children, and pets… basically anything that you want to freeze in time and cherish forever!

Introductory pricing is still available until December 31, 2019. If you know you would like a session in 2020 and want to take advantage of this years’ promotional pricing, book in before the end of the year and I will honour this pricing for you. After these 5 special offer sessions are gone, Memories in Motion films will be available as an upgrade to your regular portrait package at an introductory price of $300+hst.

If you’re interested in more information, or would like to book a session for yourself, please contact me! I look forward to hearing from you! 🙂

*Sound on to enjoy the full experience!* 🙂

So, what are “Lifestyle Sessions”? First, let me be clear, that I will ALWAYS offer my signature classic studio look that my clients have come to know and love. But, if I didn’t admit that a part of me felt like it was missing by not offering this super candid, super sentimental style of photography as well, then I’d be leaving out part of my own story. Lifestyle Photography is where I help you tell a story about your life. Lifestyle Photography takes a glimpse into a snippet of a day in your life by using your own home and personal surroundings as a backdrop for your session. So that as your environment changes (or stays the same) you can see how your family has grown and changed WITHIN IT over the years by freezing these moments in time forever. It’s a little bit more candid than studio sessions. It’s definitely more personal. It focuses on the connection between you and your loved ones and photographing your family in the comfort of their own environment can really help to bring out more real, raw emotion.