Posed Newborn Photography
Bennett | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
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
WINNERS – 2016 Client Appreciation Contest | Barrie Photographer
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
Why do I Love my Job? | Barrie Baby Photographer
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
February Promotion | Barrie Newborn Baby, Child, and Family Photographer
I have a big, exciting promotion available! Book your session for the month of February and receive a huge discount off regular session pricing! This promotion applies to all types of sessions (Family, Cake Smash, Baby’s First Year Milestones, Maternity, Pets, and even Newborns!)
- 1 hour session, in studio or at a location of your choice within Barrie (3 hours for newborns, held in Studio)
- 10 fully edited, high resolution digital images on USB
- 4×6 prints of each image you choose on our luxurious deep matte paper
- Choice of Exclusive In-Person Reveal & Order Session OR Online Ordering Gallery (24 hours only)
- Option to purchase additional digital files and products if you wish
Please contact me for pricing (info@raindancephoto.ca)
Booking Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 2pm
(Newborns typically booked at 10am)
I look forward to hearing from you! 😉
Carson | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
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.
Shea | Barrie Newborn Baby Photographer
It’s been a few months now since I met baby Shea and his parents in my Barrie Photography Studio for his newborn session. He was such a laid back, sweet, and relaxed little dude, I absolutely loved every minute of our session together!
I can’t wait for my next round of newborns, which are coming up in November. I am still taking a few more newborn bookings before the New Year, so if you are expecting and would like to receive $200 off of your session, please contact me today to book!
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
Tessa | Barrie Newborn Baby and Family Photographer
My year started out this year with mostly girl newborns. That came to an abrupt halt by the end of February, and every single newborn I’ve seen since has been a boy… with the exception of sweet little Tessa! I saw this little chicky in my Barrie photography studio back in mid-August, and she was an absolute dream to work with! At this point, I think all of the newborns I have booked in to the Fall are Team Green… I’m hopeful that I’ll get to see some more little gals before the year is out (although I do love little boy snuggles too!) 😉
If you’re expecting, book today to receive $200 off any package of your choice!
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
Paris’s Cake Smash | Barrie Baby and Child Photographer
It’s about that time of year again where I start seeing A LOT of messiness here in my little photography studio! On this day, I met up with sweet little Paris to celebrate her first birthday with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired set! I was so honoured to be able to watch this little ball of awesomeness grow for the first year of her life, from her newborn session all the way through to her first birthday portraits. That first year always amazes me so much… how one tiny human can grow and change SO MUCH in the blink of an eye. One day they’re brand new, curled up and sleepy with that new baby smell… and the next they’re starting to talk, walk, and show off for the camera.
If you’re expecting, or are looking for an awesome way to document your new baby’s first year (or even their first birthday!) now is a GREAT time to book, as I am having a Limited Time Promotion! $200 off any package of your choice. Contact me for more information or to book your session. I can’t wait to hear from you! 🙂
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
Connor | Barrie Newborn Baby and Family Photographer
It was the beginning of Summer holidays when I first met baby Connor here in my Barrie Photography Studio… he was an absolute DREAM to photograph, slept the whole time and never made a peep! I loved the neutral colour palate of creams, browns, and soft blues that we went with throughout his session.
Are you expecting? I’m currently running a Fall Promotion – $200 off any package of your choice when you book your session with me. This is a limited time offer, so take advantage while it lasts!
Ethan | Barrie Maternity and Newborn Photographer
At the beginning of the Summer, I met up with this gorgeous Mama, then expecting her second son, to help her photographically document her pregnancy. Not long later, she returned with sweet baby Ethan, who was an absolute DREAM to photograph! His big brother was so smitten with him, it was absolutely adorable and touching to watch the love that these three all had for one another. I am honoured to have the pleasure of documenting Ethan’s entire first year as he grows!
When new clients book a session with me, I am frequently asked “Just how many images come with the purchase of the Entire Gallery?” The answer is that the amount varies from session to session. But usually between 35-60 images per session… as you can see below, Ethan’s Mama ended up with A LOT of gorgeous images to help her remember this special time.
And now, here is this gorgeous Mama’s maternity session and Ethan’s newborn session! 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