Pet Photography
Chip, Kelsey & Bailey | North Bay/Callander Pet Photographer
It’s been a while since I did this session, but I loved EVERY SECOND of it! I received a request to photograph not only the pet dogs of this family, but their beloved horse (Bailey) as well! I was given an address of a beautiful farm on the outskirts of Barrie, and when I arrived, I was overcome with the peace and serenity of the place. We brought Chip, Kelsey and Bailey out to the back field for their session, and as the sun began to dip behind the trees, the sky was glowing and everything felt magical. The animals were happy and loved running around and putting on a show for my camera.
I love photographing humans – but there’s something about photographing animals that’s just so pure and honest. Being a pet photographer is so rewarding, people hire me for many different reasons (some happy, some sad), and being able to help them through whatever those times might be makes my soul feel full. I’ve photographed everything from dogs and cats to horses, alpacas, ducks (baby ducks too!), guinea pigs, hamsters, fancy pigeons and even a pet Goldfish named Gus. 😛
Just when I think I couldn’t possibly love my job any more than I already do, I will get a request to photograph animals and then I’m reminded that I really DO have the most awesome job in the whole world! 😉
Raindance Photography is Callander and North Bay’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, Callander, North Bay, Midland, and Penetanguishene since 2011. To book your indoor or outdoor photo session with Raindance Photography, please contact info@raindancephoto.ca
Barrie Summer Availability | Barrie Photographer
I’m so excited that the Winter seems to be finally on the way out, and pretty soon, we will be breathing that beautiful, warm summer air! Summer time means family photoshoots in beautiful sun-drenched light during the warm golden evening hours at this time of year, and I cannot wait to get back out there!
This year is unique, in that as of May 30th, I will be moving out of Barrie and relocating to Callander, Ontario. However, I DO have a schedule of dates when I will be returning to the Barrie area to service my clientele in this region. I have attached my availability below, if you are interested in booking, please contact me soon to reserve your timeslot, as once they’re gone, that’s it for this year!
Friday June 14, 2019 – 5:45, 6:45, 7:45pm
Friday July 12, 2019 – 5:45, 6:45, 7:45pm
Friday August 16, 2019 – 5 and 6pm
Friday September 20, 2019 – 4 and 5pm
Contact me and let me know your preference for date and timeslot and we will get you booked in!
*Rain Dates will all be the following night, same time (Saturday immediately following your booking date. If it rains that night too, then rain dates will be Sunday.) 🙂
If you are located in Callander or the North Bay area – I will have availability coming out for you THIS WEEK! I will be permanently located in Callander as of May 30th, and will be taking bookings beginnings for early June!
Sweet & Simple Pet Portraits | Ontario Pet Photographer
3rd Annual Pet Charity Photo Event | Raindance Photography
If you’re a pet owner, you know that a pet is more than just a random animal roaming around your house. They are your friend and companion, they know when you’re feeling sad, upset, or scared; they motivate you and love you without judgment. Their mere presence is therapeutic.
My love for animals and intense desire to help other people prompted the launch of The Raindance Photography Pet Division, so that everyone can have beautiful heirloom portraits of their beloved fur babies too!
I’ve always been a pet owner, and as such, I spend enough time wandering around PetSmart… If you’ve ever been to PetSmart, you’ve probably seen those cages full of sweet kitties in the Adoption Room, who stare soulfully into your eyes, just tugging at the heart strings. Last year, I held this fundraiser in support of Street Cats (one of the amazing rescues that has cats for adoption at PetSmart.) I was so impressed with how they run their organization, how clean their facility is, how devoted all of their volunteers are, and how well-cared for their cats are.
I am excited to be holding the 3rd Annual all-day mini event devoted to Pets only! Every single penny raised will be donated to the Street Cats Rescue to help them care for all of the furry friends who are currently waiting for their forever homes.
If you have a pet who would love to have their photo taken on Saturday November 24th, 2018, between 10am-5pm here at the Raindance Studio, please CLICK HERE and fill out the form to book!
Cost is only $50 per pet (each pet receives their own 10 minute timeslot with digital file)
Sessions are 10 minutes in length
You will receive 1 digital file of your choice via digital download within 2 weeks of your session.
Street Cats Rescue is currently in need of financial donations as well as donations of the following items:
- Kitty Litter, clumping
- Food (kibble and canned)
- Cat Carrying Cages
- Paper towels
- Javex, dish soap, laundry soap, garbage bags, white vinegar
If you bring in one of these items in addition to your $50 Creative Fee, you will automatically receive an 8×10 deep matte print of your pet as well! Also, anyone who participates in this event can enter to win a mini family photo session of their family in the Spring! So come on out, support Street Cats Rescue, receive an awesome heirloom portrait of your fur-baby and be entered to win a family mini session! I can’t wait to work with your fur babies!
Why did I choose Street Cats again this year? Because they’re awesome, they work tirelessly for the benefit of these animals, and they deserve our help. Here’s why…
“Street Cats Rescue is a non- profit organization with registered charity status serving Simcoe County and surrounding areas. We are staffed 100% by volunteers, receive no government funding and rely solely on fundraising, donations and community support to continue our work. All money raised goes directly back to the care and comfort of the cats i.e. veterinary bills, rent, heat, hydro, food, supplies, etc.
Street Cats Rescue has a “no kill” policy. We advocate humane euthanasia only for terminally ill animals and/or animals where quality of life has been severely compromised with no hope of improvement.
Street Cats consists of physical shelter as well as a large network of foster homes. In both areas we utilize techniques and protocols that keep illness and stress levels to a minimum. We strive to get to know each cat’s unique personality which makes finding the right adoptive home that much easier. All cats are vet checked, treated for parasites and illness as needed. Prior to adoption each cat is vaccinated, fixed and microchipped. We advocate pediatric spay/neuter so even kittens are fixed prior to adoption.
Our adoption screening process consists of an application/interview. Our adoption protocols are designed to “put the right cat into the right home.” We are not driven by adoption numbers but rather we endeavour to ensure each adoption is a “good” one.
Street Cats also advocates and practices TNR (trap, neuter, return) rescue methods for feral cats.”
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCatsAnimalRescue/
This years’ set is “Suede Grey” (pictured directly below), which is a nice neutral, warm grey that will work well with just about every fur colour!
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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
My Girls | Barrie Child and Pet Photographer
Last night, I was was on my way home with my dog from our usual evening walk, and the view of the sun setting behind my house took my breath away. The way it was filtering through the trees – I had just never looked at my very own back yard as a backdrop for portraits before… I ran into the house, told my daughter to get on her dress and grab the kitten because we were headed out back for photos, like, NOW. Thankfully, she complied and within 5 minutes, I had these images that I now want to wallpaper my house with!
I’d had this in my head since the day we brought Chloe home, but I didn’t know how I’d make it happen because I didn’t want to trek her out to the middle of my field and risk losing her. Who knew, I just had to open my eyes and see the beauty in my very own back yard… a pretty big lesson on so many levels…
Have a great weekend everyone! 🙂
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
Nikita | Barrie Pet Photographer
Losing a pet is hard. It’s been three months now since my Reese crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and I’ve been missing her so much. Thinking about her lately has brought me back to another sweet girl that I was so glad to have met over a year ago now, on her very last day. Nikita was such a sweet old gal, who was very unwell. I met with her and her humans early in the morning on her very last day, and to say that this session tugged on my heartstrings would be an understatement. This session left me downright brokenhearted.
People commission me to photograph their pets for a variety of reasons… one of them is to memorialize their loyal companions at the end of their lives. It’s never easy for anyone, but it is my hope that having these moments to look back on can help bring peace. Losing a pet is like losing a friend, and the pain that humans feel when I help them to document these very last hours and days is always palpable. I remember sitting in my car when this session was over and letting myself have tears for their pain. Creating their gallery, I was so happy with just how beautiful the images of Nikita turned out – my greatest hope was that they would help heal their pain over time.
I didn’t realize just how powerful these images were until I entered one into an International Competition and it became a Finalist in the Passion Portraits category out of hundreds of thousands of entries.
Meet Nikita, her eyes will show you just what a kind, brave, loyal and beautiful soul that she was.
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
The Fine Art Collection Launch | Barrie Pet & Child Photographer
I can’t even tell you how excited I am to finally make this happen! The wheels have been turning on the Fine Art Collection for years now. I have always wanted to create a more luxurious, timeless, classic, evocative line of portraits. The first time someone contacted me and asked to commission my services for “just one portrait”, I thought “well, that’s not how I work…” and that left me sitting there scratching my head and wondering “Do people REALLY want JUST ONE great portrait?” Turns out, the answer is “YES” they do.
Once upon a time (in like, the olden days) 😛 Photographers were commissioned to create portraits. They didn’t host the more lifestyle/candid sessions that we’re so accustomed to nowadays thanks, in part, to digital technology (which I still love dearly, but this is something completely different) – they had “sittings” and the photographs they created were timeless and became heirloom pieces that were passed on for generations. I am in possession of more than one commissioned portrait of grandparents and great-grandparents, and I’ve got to tell you, they are some of our most treasured heirlooms.
I want to bring that service back with a modern spin. When I first started planning for this launch, it was my intention to launch in the Pet Division first (hence why you’ll see more fine art images of pets than the non-furry variety at this time)… but then as I started posting the teaser images, more and more people started contacting me asking if I could photograph their children (and families!) in this style as well. So, as a result, I am excited to be officially launching The Fine Art Collection service today, and offering an AMAZING launch discount to both fur-babies AND my human clients to try out at 50% off (limited spaces available, must be booked during the two weeks listed below.
Want to try the Fine Art Collection yourself?
CONTACT ME TODAY to snag one of the limited discounted timeslots! (Check your junk/spam folders if you don’t hear back from me within 48 business hours – Mon-Fri)
When will the sessions take place?
The discounted launch event will take place July 9-13, 2018 AND August 13-17, 2018 from 10am to 2pm daily.
What’s the deal?
$99+hst is required to book your session. This fee covers your 45 minute session and 1 digital file of your choice via digital download. This is a 50% discount off of regular price!
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
Mia & Oliver – The Pug Project | Barrie Pet Photographer
Today’s adorable pug faces are Mia & Oliver! This sweet duo came in to model for my April (Easter) and July calendar spreads! Big sister, Mia, seemed embarrassed over her little brother’s antics, but that’s okay… their little personalities were pretty awesome and Oliver sticking his tongue out at me was pretty funny! 😉
Enjoy!
Kiki – The Pug Project | Barrie Pet Photographer
Today’s pug blog belongs to Kiki! I loved this little face so much! Kiki was my “March” calendar spread and was so full of character!
I’m having so much fun sharing all of these adorable pug faces this week! Keep watching, still a bunch more to go! 😉
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