Wow. Anyone else looking back at their 2019 right now wondering what the heck just happened? Seriously though, WHAT a year it has been for me and my little photography business! I generally pride myself in my ability to keep my personal and work lives separate, but that became a pretty difficult thing to do this year, as I packed up my life, family, and business and moved to a whole new town, where we set straight to building an addition on our new home – transforming it into both a studio and multigenerational living space (yes folks, my parents are moving in!) Looking back, I can only sit here, biting my fingernails just hoping that my stress levels weren’t too obvious to my clients! LOL! 😛
It isn’t easy, saying farewell to a loyal client base and rebuilding a business all over again in a new place. I quickly learned that it feels a little like the first day of school as a child all over again… except now I’m a grown up and have forgotten how socially awkward I am at these things.
As challenging as 2019 was, on so many levels, I am grateful for the opportunity I have been given to meet some amazing new people and begin great new friendships along the way. Thank you, to everyone I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year. I know it’s tough to choose to hire a photographer who’s in the midst of such profound personal and professional change, but so many of you still chose me, and for that, I am truly grateful. 🙂
I am excited to move forward and continue growing my business in the Callander/North Bay area in 2020, as my studio chugs slowly towards completion. I have so many mini events planned and will have an awesome Grand Opening Offering as soon as my new space is ready for business! In the meantime, my little mobile studio is busy travelling to clients in their homes for both studio-style and lifestyle sessions.
To my fabulous Barrie clients, I will be releasing my 2020 Availability for your area next week for early-bird booking, watch for it!
Wishing you all love, peace, health, and happiness in 2020! I hope I will see all of your smiling faces throughout the year!
Much love,
Stephanie

Raindance Photography is Callander’s exclusive newborn, baby, child, family, maternity and pet photographer. Specializing in studio photography and outdoor portrait sessions and servicing clients from Callander, North Bay, 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
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
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
Absolutely fantastic! Stephanie was so great with our daughter, Ellie! She had beautiful props and backdrops and the pictures were stunning!!! Number one photo studio! We absolutely loved Ellie’s photos and couldn’t ask for anythin… 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 just wanted to take a minute to express how grateful we were to work with you! You are a very talented, patient, and sweet person and I’m so happy you are pursuing what you love… it’s very clearly what you’re meant to be doing! Yo… Read more
Stephanie, The pictures are absolutely beautiful! Everyone is so happy! You did an awesome job and made our bachelorette party very memorable. You are an extremely talented photographer. 🙂
Great with my baby and offers lots of choice!
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.
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
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
Amazing photographer, some of our best family photos are from Stephanie.
Steph is one of the most professional photographers I have worked with. Her patience especially with little ones is unmatched and the finished product is spectacular. I have never finished a family photo shoot with so many images to ch… 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
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
Loved our family photo’s! Very accommodating and great with kids 🙂 Excellent Customer Service! Nothing but 5*’s for Raindance Photography!
I first took my four children to Raindance Photography in 2011. I told Stephanie I didn’t need a group shot of them as they wouldn’t sit nicely together for more than two seconds anyway, just take individual shots. I couldn’t believe… Read more
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
Best photographer!! Stephanie is amazing with newborns and a phenomenal photographer!!! Definitely going back 🙂
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
What an amazing experience! Stephanie was super comfortable to work with and exceeded all expectations!
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