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
I met baby Carson back in July for his newborn session in my Barrie photography studio. He was such a great little guy! I was seriously on a run of luck with some amazing little sleepers this summer! My fingers are crossed that the next batch coming up in November are all just as easy! 😉
It’s not often that I get around to photographing client orders before they go out the door (I’m usually too excited to get them to clients to take the time for pictures) but this particular time I did take photographs of the beautiful heirloom products that baby Carson will get to cherish for his lifetime. Some clients only want digital files, and that’s fine. But for the clients who want hard, tangible items that are high quality, I am proud to be one of the professional photographers in the area who is able to help out with that.
If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me! Anyone who books between now and December 31st will receive $200 off any package of their choice!
Every day, Carson’s family gets to enjoy a beautiful 10×8 Heirloom Album, a 16×20 Canvas, a framed wall display, a set of 3 accordion albums, 4×6 loose prints, and the entire gallery of digital files.
I absolutely love capturing milestones for this family! Which is what I’ve been doing since their first daughter was just 6 months old. I met their second little gal, Scarlett, at the same age (6 months) and was thrilled to have the opportunity to do her first birthday portraits as well. She was such a cheeky little chicky all throughout her cake smash! Usually, I get little clients who are either a) completely indifferent to the cake and could take it or leave it, b) Love it! or c) HATE it! Scarlett fell into the LOVE IT category and just couldn’t get enough! She smiled the entire time, stuck her tongue out at me at the most opportune moments, and just overall put on such a great show that I had a really hard time narrowing down her gallery afterwards!
Scarlett’s family ended up with a total over 60 unique images in their gallery, which they used to create a stunning commemorative heirloom album for Scarlett to look back on one day! I think I’ve mentioned before how much I LOVE albums, so I was thrilled to be able to create this little masterpiece for Scarlett!
I’m now booking outdoor sessions for evenings, with my first availability at this time being the last week of May. If you’re interested, please contact me today!
And now, here’s Scarlett! 😀
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
Anyone who’s visited my studio has seen the array of different products that I offer to all of my clients to complement their sessions. I am passionate about only offering the best, most unique products on the market. Could you get prints at Walmart or Shutterfly? Sure you could, but they wouldn’t be even close to the quality that I can offer you. But really, it’s not just about the prints, it’s about things you CAN’T find anywhere else, like the Woodmounts, the Floatmount Collages, the whimsical frames, and my absolute favourite, the Heirloom Albums!
Why are Heirloom Albums my Favourite Product?
My house is covered in canvas and framed prints, because it makes me super happy to see the love that my family has for one another hanging on my walls. It makes my heart happy when others stop to admire the art that’s hanging on my walls too! But really, my one true love is albums. Like many of you, my home suffers from a lack of prime wall space to hang large wall art. Add to that fact that there are sometimes upwards of 60 beautiful images from each session I do (with my own kids and with my clients) and it can be so hard to choose which FEW are wall worthy, and which ones will remain on the USB, never to see the light of day. 🙁
Heirloom Albums solve ALL of these problems!
~ With 20 Lay Flat pages, they literally fit every single image from your session inside!
~ No wall space? No problem! Simply place your album on your coffee table and you can enjoy your gorgeous images just as much as if they were hanging on your walls!
And the bonus right now? Purchase an album with your session and receive a 50% discount off of your purchase of the Entire Gallery of Digital Files! Ask to see my sample album the next time you’re here so you can see the quality for yourself!
Little Miss Margaret was one of my last sessions of 2015, and one of my most anticipated because of the AMAZING set that we had planned! Mom sent me a colour palate and I could see the whole thing put together in my head with the teals, pinks, whites and golds, I couldn’t WAIT to photograph this little lady on it!
Just a little booking update – I’m getting tons of inquiries right now, which I would LOVE to take on, but I am currently fully booked for the remainder of February. I only have about 5 dates left for March as well. Mommy & Me Minis are also booking in April and I have newborns due in August booking right now too, it’s never too early to book! If you are interested in getting on the calendar, please contact me and let me know how I can help you! 🙂
Miss Margaret’s session was an All Inclusive Package, which means that her parents got to take home every single digital file in her gallery without having to choose! They also got a 4×6 colour reference print of every image in her gallery tucked neatly inside this adorable Heirloom Keepsake Box (because as much as I love digital files, I love printed, tangible products more!) How cute is this!?
What an amazing experience! Stephanie was super comfortable to work with and exceeded all expectations!
Stephanie is an amazing photographer who is very friendly and professional. We have always enjoyed ourselves and have felt comfortable and relaxed during our photo sessions with her. She is the type of person you feel like you’ve known… Read more
I just loved doing our gender reveal photoshoot. It was so much fun and I just love the pictures. I can’t stop looking at the blog!! I can’t believe I am having another girl! It is so awesome to have that moment captured forever.… Read more
Great with my baby and offers lots of choice!
We have been clients of Raindance Photography for years. She has documented my child’s life from around age one, and I treasure all of the photos she has taken. My son has some significant disabilities, and Stephanie has always been ki… Read more
Stephanie did our Newborn and mommy and me photos this year and did such an amazing job! The way she handled our daughter during the newborn session had my husband and I in awe.. she was so calm/gentle and so professional. I Highly rec… Read more
Loved our family photo’s! Very accommodating and great with kids 🙂 Excellent Customer Service! Nothing but 5*’s for Raindance Photography!
Amazing photographer, some of our best family photos are from Stephanie.
Just wanted to say thank you for the GREAT experience! I was so disappointed at the hospital when the nurses were too busy to get a family picture of the 3 of us. After having our photo session with you, I felt a lot better. You … Read more
We have had the pleasure of using Stephanie at Raindance Photography for at least 3 extended family photo shoots. Her work is lovely, she is friendly, great at communication and so adaptive when working with our family with ages baby t… Read more
Stephanie is amazing. She is always calm and able to capture great photos, even when the littles are not at their best! She is gentle, relaxed, and the children always respond to her! She does amazing work.
Steph did my son’s cake smash pictures for his first birthday & they were AMAZING. My family absolutely loved them all! We had a wonderful experience too, very professional, friendly & outgoing. We got the best smiles out of my little … Read more
Stephanie made our newborn session a special experience! Her studio is clean, organized, and professional. She totally takes control by helping sooth the baby. She definitely has the most care and patience I’ve seen and a special vi… Read more
From boudoir to kids to family – this lady will amaze you with her ability to capture your moment! The kids photos are so life-like, real… showing the personality, the age, innocence, and mischievousness! Family portraits are fun, r… Read more
Stephanie has been taking our family photos for years and they never disappoint! She’s amazing with the kids and always gets so many great shots that I have a hard time making decisions on which to get. Pro tip – get the package that i… Read more
Words can’t express the amount of admiration I have for this photographer. She is capturing all of the biggest moments of my familys life. She has a natural talent that you cannot teach anyone. Her pictures are beautiful and she is so … Read more
We have been having our photos taken with Steph at least once a year for the past few years! Every time I book an appointment, I am so excited. she is amazing with kids and always gets pictures when I don’t think we will. We are st… Read more
My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie 3 times now and it was always a wonderful experience. She makes you feel very comfortable in front of the camera and she was also just amazing with my son when he was onl… Read more
Stephanie from Raindance Photography did our amazing family photos, she was absolutely fantastic. My family “may” have been at each other’s throats mere seconds before arriving at her studio, but with her friendly, easy-going nature, … Read more
I am a firm believer in the importance of recommendation. I think that when someone, or a company (big or small) goes above and beyond your expectations you should not only tell them, but tell others! My husband and I had such a diff… Read more