November 2010

{Style Me Pretty -For the Style Obsessed Bride} Ottawa Wedding Photographers

An exciting day for m photography today. We LOVE Style Me Pretty - A wedding blog for the style obsessed bride (or wedding photographer in my case). And today we are proud to share with you that we were published among these beautiful weddings and some of the best Ottawa and international wedding photographers and wedding vendors. A real treat I must say. Please pop over and take a peek! http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/11/29/vibrant-ontario-wedding-by-m-photography/

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613.769.6019

Cyber Sales at Moments…by Pam

I am excited to announce that I have some sales running this week!!

1. First sale is for my customers who I have photographed in the last year only. If you place an order before Friday of this week (December 3, 2010) they can receive 10% off your order & free shipping. Maybe you still haven’t ordered prints from our session, or maybe you need a few more as gifts? Now is the time!!

Go to your gallery, place your order in the shopping cart, enter the code “CYBERMONDAYSALE” in the box when checking out to receive your discount.

Just my way of saying Thank you for your business this year!!

2. Second sale is for anyone!! My note cards are 25% off on Etsy. Click here to go to my Etsy site & order! Enter the code “MBPONETSY25OFF” to get your discount when you are checking out! I have the summer cards and the winter cards available!!

3. Third sale is of the seasonal prints Summer Prints & Winter Prints, I have a variety of sizes available & more can be done upon request. I can do custom printing on these prints. Each print comes on a single weight board with luster coating. Framing is available online under “framing & mounting” Share this sale with a friend, on face-book, twitter, blog, or call them on the phone!! Once you’ve shared the sale, leave me a comment & I will send you the code for this sale!

4. Gift Certificates are available for sessions next year! Receive 10% off your print orders with the purchase of a gift certificate now!

Let me know if you have any questions!!

Pam

{Expecting Loic- Maternity Session} Ottawa Maternity Photographers

This is my beautiful friend Diana and for many of you that we have worked with us over the past couple of years, you will recognize her as one of my second photographers at your wedding. My dear friend and her hubby Pierre moved back to Ottawa recently from a year long adventure in South East Asia. Their next adventure is to begin raising their little man Loic. Here are some sweet pics from our fun impromptu maternity session. I cannot tell you how much I adore Diana...and I smile every time I look at these...Enjoy

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{Miss G- Boudoir Session} Ottawa Montreal Toronto Kingston Boudoir Photographers

Miss G came to me to create a special gift of boutique boudoir photography for her BF who was moving to another city. While they are apart, she has been able to ensure he won't forget one beautiful inch of her. I have a feeling he won"t stay away any longer than is necessary {wink}.

Like many boudoir clients, she was a little self conscious and more than a little nervous, but as many of my clients tell me, they soon feel at ease with me and the camera through some fun conversation. And, typically, all it takes is a peek at the back of my camera of some of the stunning images and they are moving through the session with confidence they didn't know they had- and what could be sexier than confidence?

This is an absolutely beautiful session. Here are some of the lovely images that Miss G has been gracious enough to give permission to share...the rest are for his eyes only!

Bookings for Spring Boutique Boudoir Sessions are being taken, so please feel free to contact me for details. We always have an exciting boutique location, service of champagne brunch and snacks to spoil you and amazing hair and make-up featuring Lori Dyck - My absolute favorite hair and color professional in all of Ottawa -to create my signature boudoir look.

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{Emilie and Martin - Wedding at the Hilton Lac Leamy} Ottawa Wedding Photographers

If you follow my blog regularly you may recall a sneak peek of this wedding. Now for the real thing..

Emilie and Martin were married at a outdoor wedding ceremony at the Mackenzie King Estate followed by a phenomenal wedding reception at the Hilton Lac Leamy. The day was flawless from beginning to end. This beautiful couple stole my heart and the day flew by for everyone ..and I have never laughed so much in my life.

We had the rare oppourtunity to have a private viewing with champagne of Les Grands Feux du Casion du Lac Leamy (also known as the Sound of Light), an international fireworks competition held every summer in August. It was exciting to watch and amazing to shoot. The winds were particularly high and sent Emilie's bouquet right off the bridge...the lighting set-up was blowing everywhere..was seriously like a tornado. I've seen fireworks at a wedding before...but never something like this. Was truly amazing.

Last night we viewed their images together with a bottle of wine (which incidentally they brought along with them {:LOVE:}... I will be designing a very cool metal cover album with the fireworks image (at the bottom). I can't wait for it to arrive...I will absolutely have to share images of that beauty. This will also provide the backdrop for my new ad in the Ottawa Wedding Magazine coming out on December 10th, 2010.

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{Sarah and Shawn - At the SchoolHouse and Saunders Farm} Ottawa Wedding Photographers

Sarah and Shawn were married in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Schoolhouse in Munster among their closes family and friends. Their care and appreciation for friends, family and those that made the day was shown in their many handmade touches including handmade bowls as favors to all their guests and thoughtfully for yours truly (merci!). For the occasion her talented father crafted a willow bench and table and chair for signing. A lovely ceremony with a caring touch of rustic charm. Here are some of my favorites...of which a few were shot on the lovely Saunders Farm grounds

Sarah and Shawn, thank you so much for having me as your photographer and making me feel like a part of this special time with you and your family.

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{Shannon & Jon} Vintage Modern Chic Wedding at the Courtyard and Chateau Laurier

I met Shannon last winter for our first consultation and our connection was instant. I was thrilled to be working with this bright, lovely, creative woman with energy that comes near to rivaling my own. I looked forward to the wedding day and loved the regular updates on her wedding planning. She couldn't wait to tell me about the stunning Vera Wang wedding dress of her dreams...(a photo of which she carried for nearly 2 years) and it was great luck that the dress was still available at Vera Wang Toronto. And being a huge Vera fan..I couldn't wait to hear more. It was as dreamy as she described with beautiful layers of sheer Vera goodness.

Shannon had a million amazing ideas to create this very special day that was as much about their guests as the two of them. A vintage photo booth, name tags, lovely custom illustrated invitations, programs and menus, are just a few of the many details that went into creating this chic modern vintage styled day.

We had an epic engagement session. Anyone who has worked with me knows that I LOVE my engagement sessions and this one was nothing short of a blast. With New York inspiration, we had the amazing time shooting around Ottawa. During this session, I had the oppourtunity to meet Jon, who simply adores Shannon. The chemistry between the two of them is truly magical...like watching two people dance through life together.

Throughout the planning time, the ideas were getting bigger and more beautiful and with the assistance of some wonderful wedding vendors like Miranda Forbes, our rock for the day and expert wedding planner at the Courtyard restaurant in the Byaward Market, Mood Moss Flower Design, The Candy Store, Buttercream Bakery and the Candy Store in Westboro, the vision for the big day came together beautifully. Hair by the amazing Lori Dyck and make-up by the lovely Sarah Walsh . Here are just a few of my favorites and some sweet details from the wedding day...