Newborn Photography
Kylie | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
I need to start sharing newborn blogs! The last 6 months have been some of the busiest months I’ve ever had in newborn photography. In the last 6 months, I’ve seen 21 newborn babies (which is usually about what I see in an entire year)! As much as it breaks my heart to turn away a squishy newborn baby, I can only take so many per month in order to guarantee the exceptional level of service that I strive to provide, and so I’ve turned away a few in the last few weeks, with my next availability at this time being in May.
Back in October, just as my new studio was finally completed, sweet little Kylie came to see me for her newborn portraits. I feel like every baby I’ve seen in the last six months has been a total rock star, and Kylie was no exception! I’m excited to finally share her gallery today. 🙂
If you have any questions about booking a session, please feel free to email me at info@raindancephoto.ca
And now, here’s Kylie!
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
Emrys & Everett | Barrie Twin Newborn Baby Photographer
Back in October (was it really that long ago already!?) I had the opportunity to work with Emrys & Everett and their amazing Mom & Dad. They were brand spanking new at that point, and oh so little and sweet! My assistant and I managed to do this entire session (you’ll see the WHOLE gallery below) in just under an hour and a half… yes, we gave ourselves a pat on the back. lol
If you or someone you know is expecting multiples, send them my way! Every twin newborn session booked with me comes with TWO sets of experienced hands in safe newborn handling. I’m currently booking sessions in May, June, and July, so if you know you’ll need a timeslot during those months, please email info@raindancephoto.ca today to book!
For now, enjoy a bunch of really sweet newborn photos! 😉
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
Lilirosa | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
I love, love, love photographing babies, children, and families of all ages… but it’s no secret that I have a soft spot for newborns. There’s just something about these tiny, fresh little humans that is so amazing, mesmerizing, and inspiring to me – I will never tire of photographing babies in the first 14 days of their lives. The way their legs still curl or stretch into the same positions they were in for 9 months, the way the light glints off of their pouty little lips… the soft, downy layer of hair that will disappear all too soon.. and even the dry little flakes of skin that will shed and be gone just a few days later.
Newborn photos are so important because this is, literally, THE most fleeting time in your little one’s life. By the time you see your portraits for the first time, your baby will already be so much different than they were at the time of your session. My purpose is to document every little bit of your tiny miracle, so that in your sleep-deprived, foggy state of new-parenthood, you will have something to look back on and cherish forever. I know it feels like you’ll never forget this time… and you won’t… but it will get a little bit foggier as the years pass by.
If you are expecting, now is the best time to book your session to ensure that you are able to snag a timeslot. Because of the unpredictable nature of when newborns will actually arrive, I only book a handful each month so that I can guarantee them a spot whenever they decide to make their appearance. 🙂
Feel free to contact me using my Contact Form to inquire about or to book your session today. 🙂 And for now, enjoy Lilirosa’s newborn gallery – she was the very first newborn that I saw when my brand new space opened back in October.
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
2017 Client Appreciation Contest WINNERS! | Barrie Photographer
I’m so excited to announce the winners for the 2017 Client Appreciation Contest! It was a FABULOUS contest this year with more entries than years past and amazing participation in voting! It was so heartwarming to see contestants voting on entries other than their own as well… I really do have some pretty amazing clients!
Without further delay, here are our 2017 winners!
GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Contestant No. 11 – Kerri Nolet
Drawn by random.org, Kerri has won an All Inclusive Creative Portrait session (worth $932.25), 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 5×7 colour reference prints. Congratulations Kerri!!!
SECONDARY Prize 1 – Contestant No. 22 – Maureen Phillips
This prize was chosen by our Grand Prize winner. Kerri chose Maureen’s adorable, bright-eyed little dude Wesley! Maureen has won a $200 Gift Certificate to use towards her next portrait session. Congratulations Maureen!
Secondary Prize 2 – Contestant No. 1– Tagan Caplan
This prize was determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Tagan’s maternity image received a grand total of 110 votes! She has won a 16×20” Gallery Wrap Canvas of her entry. Congratulations Tagan!
Secondary Prize 3 – Contestant No. 4 – Carlee Brownlee
This prize was also determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Carlee’s photo of her sweet little family received 105 votes. She has won a 16×20” Mounted Wall print of her entry. Congratulations Carlee!
Secondary Prize 4 – Contestant No. 3 – Shannon Charland
This prize was also determined by the number of Facebook votes received on their entry. Shannon’s photo of her little gal and a ladybug received 91 votes. She has won $100 gift card to use towards her next session in 2018. Congratulations Shannon!
Thanks again everyone! Congrats to all the winners! Looking forward to a great 2018! 🙂
Sincerely,
Stephanie
Violet | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
I need to start blogging more often! I have so many beautiful images that deserve to be shared. Maybe that will be my New Years Resolution – BLOG! Anyhow, I will start with Violet. I met her back in the summer time and she was as sweet as could be! She had the most amazing little squishy baby lips ever!
So often, I am asked when the best time is to book a newborn session. My answer is – while you’re still expecting. Usually in the second trimester is when folks contact me to secure their newborn timeslot. We book your timeslot using your due date, usually approximately 7-10 days after. If baby arrives early or late, then parents are in touch with me to reschedule accordingly, but booking early ensures that I have at least 3 timeslots saved for you in my calendar (which is particularly important during peak busy season). I find that I see a lot of babies in February, June, and between September-December, so if you find yourself expecting during those time periods and know you want to secure a newborn session, please contact me as soon as possible to book.
Questions? Feel free to email info@raindancephoto.ca 🙂
Kendyl | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
I think the best part of being a Professional Photographer is getting to snuggle all of the brand spanking new bundles of joy that come my way! They’re pretty much always 14 days old or less – they don’t get much newer than that!
A few months back, I had the opportunity to meet this sweet gal – 5ish pounds of the sweetest little baby girl you ever did see. She was such an angel for her session, and I LOVE how her gallery turned out!
This Fall, I have a few more spaces left on my calendar for newborn sessions. I have more newborns than usual this season (yay!) and even a few sets of multiples in the line up! If you are expecting between now and December (keeping in mind that I am closed for the last two weeks of December for the Holidays), please Contact Me soon to reserve your timeslot to avoid disappointment. Sadly, I refer more newborns out to other photographers at this time of year because my calendar is so jam packed than any other time of year. I book newborn sessions Monday-Friday at 10am (or 11am if you’re travelling from out of town). If you’re interested in more information, feel free to email info@raindancephoto.ca or use the Contact Page of this website.
And now, enjoy some cuteness! 😀
Qualified Newborn Photographer (QNP) Press Release | Barrie Newborn Photographer
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
Dominic | Barrie Newborn Photographer
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! 🙂
Edith & Eleanora | Barrie Twin Newborn Photographer
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
2017 Calendar Announcements | Barrie Professional Photographer
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