Our first Extreme Bridal Shoot

I'd like to start this post by explaining a little bit about what our Extreme Bridal shoot is all about...and it's not necessarily about ruining your dress, but a chance to get some photos (or more photos).  Maybe you wanted to get pictures on a beach, but never got the opportunity to?  Maybe you didn't like your photos, or you just want more.  You do not have to be a client of ours to book a shoot, anyone can do this!  The bride can go alone (and step it up a notch of sexy, like our bride did in this post) and surprise your new husband, or you can bring him along and get some photos of the two of you. 

If you're interested, send us an email.  We can discuss just exactly what you're looking for, and create a shoot that works for you!

Angela contacted us saying she was interested in doing a shoot as a surprise to her new husband.  She had some areas in mind for a shoot.  

  Angela was up for getting dirty and all of the fun that came along with it.

Okay, now onto some pictures.  We've been extremely excited to share these pictures with you, but we had to wait until Angela's husband Russell got to see the pictures and the album before we could post.  We didn't want to ruin the surprise if he happened to come onto our blog and have a look around.

We got some amazing pictures from the shoot, it was hard narrowing it down to what pictures to show on the blog, but we hope you enjoy!  I'm going to let the pictures do all of the talking!

If you're a client of ours you'll receive a discount on a Extreme Bridal shoot along with your wedding CD/DVD,.

If you're a past client and you're interested but haven't received a coupon...send us an email, we'll be more than happy to provide you with one!

Check back tomorrow when we'll share some pictures from the beautiful book that Angela had made for her husband :)

Angela, thanks for all of the fun and laughs, and for allowing us to unleash our creativity!

We've very  much enjoyed working with you and your family and look forward to doing so again in the future!

Be sure to leave some love for Angela :)

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#80 - DONE!! - Offer a shideshow at a Wedding

So we crossed another goal off of our list.

At our last wedding (Andrea & Virag) we had a few minutes to choose a couple of photos and

have them running on a frame in a slideshow!

There were many people who went up and had a look at the pictures

and were impressed that they could see pictures from that very day!

I'm sure we'll be doing this again in the future!

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#95... Booking gift....DONE

I've crossed off another goal on my 101 in 1001!

We now offer a booking gift to wedding clients who book with us from today forward!

I can't show you what it is or it would ruin the surprise for all future clients!

Hope you're all enjoying the nice weather we've been having!

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List of 101 goals completed

I finally finished my list of 101 goals to be completed in 1001 days.  I was stuck at 72 the last time, not knowing what else to put down...it's definitely a lot harder than it seems.  One of my goals was to actually finish the list by the end of this month (phew! Just made it!) 

I hope that you all enjoy the Canada Day Weekend coming up!  There's lots to do!! if you're in HRM you can check out the official festivities by clicking here!

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Introducing our third shooter - Courtney Melanson

I'm very excited to introduce you all to our third shooter Courtney Melanson!   She will be assisting us from time to time as needed.  She'll be helping me (Cecile) this weekend as we shoot Chelsea & Brad's Wedding!

Courtney is a blast to be around!  She has a wonderful personality and a great flare for capturing those special moments!

 

Here are a few pictures Courtney got from a recent walk around Albro Lake in Dartmouth

 

And I'll leave you with one more photo I took of Courtney

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101 goals in 1001 days

I've seen this done in the past and thought it would be a great idea to try.  As I complete things I will blog about them.  It's hard thinking of 101 things I want to complete.  I'm trying to keep my goals realistic.  Even though I have 1001 days, not everything I want will be achievable in that amount of time.  I do not yet have 101 things, but one of my goals is to have this completed by the end of the month (June 30, 2011).  As I complete something I will have it linked to the post applicable.  Anything in progress will be noted.


Start Date: June 3, 2011
Completion Date: February 28, 2014

1. Complete client packaging
2. Develop a new client kit
3. Purchase Photo Cart for a easier client proofing system
4. Take a road trip and get a minimum of 20 photos
5. Shoot a wedding in a different province
6. Take a course to expand my knowledge
7. Visit a province I've never been to
8. Visit fortress of Louisbourg with Jenn and Jess
9. Get started and implement "date night kits" for wedding clients
10. Develop and implement a referral gift
11. Create a beautiful flower garden in my mother's memory
12. Read 5 books that will benefit the business and review all 5 on the blog (0/5)
13. Get photos done once a year 
14. Get first sample album to show clients
15. Start vendor spotlight
16. Display some of the photos I've taken in my home
17. Start a 365 project (or equivalent) to unleash my creativity
18. Try in person viewing of photos at least once
19. Try landscape photography
20. Make a calendar of landscape photography and give to family
21. Spend a day at the spa with my ladies
22. Purchase 5 new pieces of photography/video gear (0/5)
23. Take my dogs (Baxter and Abbie) on a trail they've never been
24. Try animal photography
25. Find advertising that works and stick with it
26. Get some canvas prints made
27. Give my blog an overhaul - Completed!
28. Expand the Newborn side of the business
29. Invest more time in the family side of my photography
30. Get a wedding published in some form of media
31. Crochet some props for my newborn shoots
32. Find a second shooter for backup (just incase) - Completed June 9, 2011  - It's more like 3rd shooter since there is 2 of us :)
33. Try a new meal a month
34. Create client feedback forms- Completed
35. Discover another beautiful area (indoor and out) for wedding/engagement photos in Halifax/Dartmouth
36. Attend Pumpkin People in Kentville, NS
37. Create a blog reader survey - Completed June 4, 2011
38. Find and buy new slideshow software for clients who don't get video
39. Take my camera everywhere I go for a month
40. Book 15 weddings in one year (14/15) - Trying for 2012 :)
41. Open a studio with office space
42. Be in a bridal show
43. Learn a new technique and submit 10 images using it
44. Send out anniversary cards to past clients
45. Better define our brand and ideal client
46. Use photography to create awareness and/or funds for a good cause
47. Shoot a boudoir session - Completed December 18, 2012
48. Create a section of information for brides and grooms (vendors etc)
49. Create custom letterheads and envelopes
50. Buy a filing cabinet and use it
51. Go horseback riding
52. Throw a family bbq
53. Find the perfect solution for carrying around our gear
54. Take part in DPS photo challenge every week for 2 months (0/8)
55. Go to 10 different beaches/lakes  (0/10)
56. Get our facebook page to reach 100 likes - Completed!
57. Offer free wedding photography/videography contest on our blog
58. Offer a photographers resource section on our website
59. Document a year in our life and get it put in a book
60. Make a birthday cake for someone
61. Find a workflow system that works best for us
62. Create a line of custom greeting cards (save the date, thank you, birth announcements etc)
63. Get a better phone for the business
64. Offer credit card payment option to clients
65. Set up a photo registry for clients
66. Pay for the person behind us at Tim Hortons
67. Send an unexpected gift to a friend/family member
68. Offer some sort of mini shoot- Completed Holiday Mini Shoots - November 2011
69. Fill in the rest of my goals by June 30, 2011 - Completed June 30, 2011
70. Donate $5.00 for each goal not completed to charity
71. Complete an Extreme Bridal session - Completed June 2011
72. Update the photos on my living room wall
73. Find new packaging for our CD/DVD's
74. Take the dogs for a walk/run in field 3 times a week for a month
75. Get decals/stickers for our car with our logo on it
76. Donate photography services to a charity
77. Create a pricing booklet for clients
78. Begin using quickbooks
79. Offer a slideshow at a wedding (at least one) - Completed July 23, 2011
80. Start working on my family tree again
81. Teach someone photography
82. Complete number 25, make a checklist to use for each client
83. Create an after wedding survey and have some people complete it
84. Redecorate 
85. Plant a tree
86. Write down the systems of my business – create a manual of what I do
87.  Make a video testimonial for website
88. Start a prom/senior session
89. Find a calendar system that works for all of us
90. Get a full family picture (at least one side of the family)
91. Compost/Recycle for a whole month - Completed September 2011
92. Design new business cards
93. Send flowers to someone just because
94.  Implement a client booking gift - Completed July 11, 2011
95. Get a new laptop
96. Update Packages - Completed January 2012
97. Have a video made documenting us on a shoot for the website.
98. Have our wedding portfolio made into a book/album
99. Purchase an external hard drive to back up all our stuff
100. Take a marketing class/workshop
101. Move

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