I took this photo a few days ago during a family lifestyle shoot. I was coming back into the house after taking a few outdoor maternity shots with this boy's mama, and stumbled upon this sweet father and son moment. I knew this would be the perfect photo for the "all boy" challenge.
What was supposed to be a sibling session turned into a cousins session, and I'm so glad I got to photograph these four beautiful kiddos together. I always lived far away from my cousins, so I never got to experience this kind of special closeness that exists between cousins who are nice and close. It was so sweet to see them play together, laugh together, hug each other, be silly together. We had so much fun exploring the woods behind the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, and I felt privileged to be able to freeze this moment in time for their parents. Here are a few favourites from their session!
I’ve been excited to do my first mini sessions for a long time now. I’ve done a similar format for a school fundraiser in the past, but these were my first official “minis”. The fact that they were Mother’s Day minis made them all the more special, because as a new mom, I have a special place in my heart for the under-photographed mama! Motherhood is so special. It is a state of constant giving, sacrificing, soothing, comforting and assisting. And yet it is the most rewarding, enlightening, inspirational and wonderful experience. I wanted these minis to give mothers the opportunity to capture that treasured bond between them and their littles and document this chapter in their story. I also wanted to give them the chance to actually be in the photos with their children, because I know all too well how rarely that happens when you are usually the one behind the camera trying to document your family’s milestones and special moments. Finally, I wanted to make these sessions special. I wanted the participating families to feel welcomed, valued and just a little bit pampered during their 15 minutes with me. I found a beautiful clearing in a wooded park and set up a table fit for, well, moms! Lace table cloth, pretty banner, and homemade cake pops to boot! The colour of the day was pink and the theme of the day was love. It was such an absolute pleasure to meet so many new clients and to see some familiar faces, too! I hope you all enjoyed these sessions as much as I did. I plan on making them a yearly event!
Here are a few photos from the minis.
The mother's day minis went so well (blog post coming soon!), and I loved seeing all of the mamas and their littles and helping them capture moments that will be treasured forever. When a few of you asked about father's day minis, naturally I was excited at the prospect! One of my all time favourite photos from my childhood is of me riding on my papa's back as he crawled around our living room floor. The joy that emanates from that photograph is tangible, and the memories it elicits are priceless. Whether you are a dad wanting to celebrate this Father's Day by capturing memories with your children or a son or daughter offering this session as a gift to your father, I know you will cherish these photos forever! 3 generations (or more!) are welcomed!
I've decided to open up the evening of Saturday June 16th for father's day mini sessions. As with the mother's day minis, these will be 15 minute time slots in Gibbons Park(directions below) and you will receive 5 high res photos on disc for $45 ($40 if you share* the Facebook Flyer on your Facebook page by clicking the "share" button below it.)
*if you share the flyer on your Facebook wall to get the discount, please leave a comment on the Raw Footage Photography Facebook Page telling me you did! :)
Please contact me (Sophie) at info@rawfootagephotos.com, 519.694.9446 or via the Raw Footage Facebook page (www.facebook.com/rawfootagephotography) with any questions or to reserve a time slot. Please include your name as well as the names and ages of your children.
Payment is due in full at the time of your mini session. The $5 discount can only be applied once, and only if you “share” the promotional flyer on your Facebook wall.
Rain date TBA. You will receive an email no later than the morning of the mini sessions in case unforeseen questionable weather.
Gibbons Park is located at the end of Victoria St. There is a large lot with free parking. Photo session location is indicated on the map below. There are washrooms on site, as well as walking trails and picnic tables if you decide to make a day out of it!
***Please note that, while I loved this session, I will no longer be photographing clients on railroad tracks for safety reasons. This session was conducted with utmost attention to safety as well as knowledge of train passing times. However, to be safe, this is no longer a location that I offer. Thank you!*** (November 15th 2012) When Kristen emailed me with her idea to find railroad tracks for her family's session, I got very excited. I've been wanting to shoot in this type of setting for some time now, and I jumped on the challenge of finding just the right spot. After a few days of location scouting (and some help from my husband who is on the road all day and sees lots of railroad tracks), we found a quiet little location that offered tracks, trees and fields. Perfect. I was totally smitten with little Everleigh's cuteness and capturing this little family's interactions together was such a joy. Is there anything sweeter than a parent's loving gaze and a baby's toothless grin? Here are a few photos from our session!
I'm thrilled to announce the first Raw Footage Photography Mother's Day Mini Sessions! Moms - you are often the ones behind the camera, trying to capture all the special moments. Now it's your turn to be in the picture, too!
Additional Details:
Please contact Sophie at info@rawfootagephotos.com, 519.694.9446 or via the Raw Footage Facebook page (www.facebook.com/rawfootagephotography) with any questions or to reserve a time slot. Please include your name as well as the names and ages of your children.
Payment is due in full at the time of your mini session. The $5 discount can only be applied once, and only if you "share" the promotional flyer on your Facebook wall.
Rain dates are as follows: April 28th -May 5th, April 29th - May 6th. If there's rain on the rain dates as well, we will get creative and utilize the covered area in the park to stay dry while still taking advantage of the greenery as a backdrop.
Gibbons Park is located at the end of Victoria St. There is a large lot with free parking. Photo session location will be visible from parking lot. There are washrooms on site, as well as walking trails and picnic tables if you decide to make a day out of it!
Time Slots:
Saturday, April 28th:
AM
10:00 - BOOKED Allison*
10:30 - BOOKED Kristen*
11:00 - BOOKED Amanda
11:30 - BOOKED Suzanna
12:00 - BOOKED Ana
PM
3:30 - BOOKED Jennifer (3 generations)*
4:00 - BOOKED Stephanie
4:30 - BOOKED Audrey
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30 -
Sunday, April 29th:
AM
10:00 - BOOKED Lisa (3 generations)
10:30 - BOOKED Terra
11:00 - BOOKED Michelle *
11:30 - BOOKED Kate (3 generations)
PM
3:30 - BOOKED Tara (3 generations)
4:00 - BOOKED Shipley (1)
4:30 - BOOKED Shipley (2)
5:00
5:30
6:00
I was so excited about this Winter session with Kira because most folks are still fairly skeptical about taking outdoor photos in the snow. This Winter (if we can even call it that!) has actually given us very few beautiful snowy days, so I was thrilled that this session fell on one of them. I've photographed Kira with her family before, but this shoot was all about her. She is so grown up and wise beyond her years, and she is absolutely gorgeous. Kira had all kinds of ideas for different poses and really enjoyed trying new things - basically, she is every photographer's dream! Here are a few photos from our lovely session in the snow! (And, in case you are wondering, the cute headband is from the wonderful Whippy Cake shop!)
Alexis and I go way back. I photographed her at 3 months, 5 months, at her first birthday party, at 2 years old and with her family twice. She was my first subject when I started my journey into the world of portrait photography, and I can't believe how much she's grown! This adorable family couldn't be any cuter and we had a blast during our session, despite the cold. Here are a few photos from that day.
These three lovely sisters have grown so much since their photography session last year! This time we opted for indoor locations due to the chilly weather. Even inside, we had a blast, which isn't hard to do with such sweet and hilarious girls! Here are a few photos from our session.