It’s that time of year again! Tree Farm Family Minis are now open to the public! There are only TWO timeslots left at this time, so if you want in, act fast!
Sessions are taking place at the Tree Farm in Thornton, Ontario on Saturday September 23rd, 2017. The package this year is the same as last year – $199+HST for your 30 minute session and 5 digital files of your choice delivered via online download. Upgrade options are available (please feel free to email info@raindancephoto.ca for full upgrade package options).
Current remaining timeslots are:
4pm – BOOKED
4:30pm – BOOKED
5pm – BOOKED
5:30pm – BOOKED
6pm
6:30pm
If you’d like to snag your timeslot, please CLICK HERE to fill out your booking form.
The booking form also contains information about additional package inclusions and discounts.
Looking forward to working with you soon!
Stephanie
Raindance Photography
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
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
I have so many sessions to share that I barely know where to start! This year has been so bonkers for me and time has been flying by so fast, that I’m just going to start picking random sessions to share out of a hat! 😛
Today, I’m bringing you back to May, when I met Dominic for the first time. He was barely 14 days old and was such a loveable, squishable, kissable little bundle, I could have snuggled him all day long!
I am currently booking newborns into February (with a few spaces left between September-November). If you or someone you know is expecting, and would love to book a session to freeze this fleeting time in your little ones’ life, please contact me. I can’t wait to hear from you! 🙂
It was a great pleasure to work with these two itty bitty ladies a few months ago, then brand spanking new! In all my years of newborn photography, having worked with many sets of multiples, I had never gotten my hands on a set of identical twin girls up to this point so I was REALLY excited to meet these two!
They were dolls – between myself and my assistant, I think we managed about 4 sets, photographing both girls together and individually in under 2 hours (a small miracle, lol)
I’ve been dying to share their session with you, and I thought doing so today would be a great way to end a great week!
If you would like to book a newborn session for yourself, I currently have 1 spot left for July, 1 spot left for August, and am accepting newborn bookings Monday-Friday at 10am from September to December at this point (about 4 spots left per month at this time). Please Contact Me to book your session today! 🙂
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
MOMMY & ME MINIS ARE NOW BOOKING!
Just one day left for this year!
When? Saturday April 22nd. 9 Timeslots available from 4-7pm
Where? At a super awesome OUTDOOR location, to be determined!
How much? $175+HST for your 20 minute session and 3 digital files of your choice.
Pre-purchase options of the entire gallery of digital files for an Early Bird discounted rate are available.
Email for details and to book: info@raindancephoto.ca
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
At the end of last year, I met baby Bennett and his family in my Barrie Photography Studio for his newborn session. I was pretty excited to work with him, as I’d done his big sister’s newborn session just two short years prior and I always love having the opportunity to work with families again and again!
Bennett was such a great little guy to work with. Slept the whole time and never made a peep. I was so happy that his parents had pre-purchased his entire gallery of images, because I don’t know how they would have narrowed them down, I know I couldn’t! 😛
Just a little booking update that I am only taking ONE more newborn for March at this time. Thereafter, I will be moving and so I am booking down between March 17th and the beginning of June, where any newborn sessions might take place in my client’s homes instead of in-studio, while I wait for my studio renovations to be complete. If you are expecting in that timeframe, please contact me NOW to book to avoid disappointment.
And now, sweet baby Bennett and his beautiful family! 😀
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
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
I get asked frequently (usually during newborn sessions), how I have so much patience for doing what I do. If you’ve ever witnessed a newborn session, you know that the vast majority of the time there is a lot of rocking, feeding, soothing, shushing, crouching, breath holding, sweating, cleaning up poop, more rocking, more soothing, more feeding…. very slowly wrapping and unwrapping babies so that they stay asleep so that I can mould them and pose them just so…. very carefully positioning little hands and feet perfectly and p.a.i.n.f.u.l.l.y slowly removing my hands to take my shot… Many of these sessions last anywhere from 2-4 hours, and I’ve watched so many parents wonder how I could possibly want to do that 2 or 3 times a week (or ever, lol).
The truth is, I LOVE what I do. If all I ever did was newborn sessions for the rest of my life, I would be one happy girl! There is literally NOTHING more satisfying than being able to freeze this time forever for tired new parents to look back on when their little one has grown faster than they ever imagined. By the time they see their images for the first time, a few weeks after their session, already their baby has changed so much. I love documenting flaky little overcooked fingers and toes, fuzzy ears, delicate little eyelashes, milk bubbles on sleepy little lips, the way a new baby curls back to the way they were in the womb… I could go on…
What’s even MORE fascinating to me than the newborn session alone though? Getting to watch that new tiny human grow! It usually feels like I just blink, and before I know it I’m doing a one year session for a newborn client. It’s during these one year sessions that the reason for what I do is really driven home. To see how much a human being changes and grows and learns in the first year of their life is astounding! I do what I do (and LOVE to do what I do) because pictures never grow old. Every tick of the clock, every minute of every day that passes by we are all growing older, changing, learning…. every minute that goes by shapes us into the new person that we grow into. That is probably most evident in the first year of life. My job is to freeze moments in time, so that when our memories begin to fade, photographs will still be around to help us and our loved ones remember these moments.
I would ramble on forever about why I love my job so much, and why it’s so fascinating… but instead I’ll just let the images speak for themselves… Enjoy seeing each one of these babies during their newborn session, and again one year later!
(And if you’d like to take advantage of the February Promotion, email me soon! Spaces are nearly filled! Save $150 off regular priced newborn sessions and $200 off first year sessions!)
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
It’s been a while since I’ve done a little behind the scenes, pre-editing, before and after sneak peek of an image. I love doing these to stress the importance of SAFELY photographing babies and children. So many images that you see online are either composites (more than one image combined into one final image) or are artfully retouched to remove supports that have been put into place to safely prop a baby into a pose. I like to show these so that you know what you should be expecting from a professional photographer. If you ever feel that your baby or child is unsafe during your photo session, you should always speak up.
In the case shown below, this adorable little dude was here for his 6 month milestone session. He was JUST sitting on his own. Because he was just sitting on his own, neither Mom or I felt comfortable with leaving it to chance that he could sit in this trench bowl without falling over. For safety, I directed mom on where to sit and asked her to hold him steady while I made my image. I later removed her in photoshop, leaving us with this sweet little work of art.
If you’re on the hunt for a baby photographer and happen to want a session in the month of February, I just happen to be having a ridiculously awesome promo going on right now! Click HERE to find out more!
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