Penny Promotion!

We have a jar at home- nothing special-I think it was once used for preserves, was washed and found a home on the top of our fridge in the kitchen. This nondescript  jar probably deserves the title of the most useful item in our home. It's sole purpose is to collect, and create a home for  all the loose change that ends up around the house- you know- on the table at the front door, on the bedroom dresser, in the washing machine....(Although I like to think of the washer change my "tip" for doing laundry!) It just sits there waiting patiently for us to "feed" it each day- not really caring how much goes in. It's importance really comes to the foreground when in a financial panic (Def'n of financial: Bus fare for the kids, parking downtown, that great handbag I saw at the mall.... )I dump its contents of coins and begin the count. It never ceases to amaze me how a few COINS can turn into DOLLARS! 

I've been reflecting on the past few months and all the wonderful friends and friends of friends I've met in photo shoots through out the summer. Starting a new business is not an easy feat and it really takes a great network of people to make it work. I feel like I've found treasure in these relationships! So I got to thinking... I've collected a lot of cherished memories from these shoots and like pennies found a home in the jar above the fridge, these have found a home in my heart. In return I'd like to share some of the "dollars", so I created a

 "PENNY PROMOTION".

Each family name that has had a portrait session with me since July, will be printed on a paper slip, and placed in a jar for a draw. (New clients will also be entered into the draw)  The winner will receive  a free one hour Birthday party/ Special event photo shoot- (your date, your place) with a disk of the images! ( a $125.00 value) as well as 4 entrance fees to the Children's Museum or a $40.00 gift certificate to the movies!

Now here's the BONUS- For each referral you've given to another individual that I've had a photo shoot with, you'll be entered a second time into the draw! More chances to win! 

The contest/promotion will remain open till December 15th  to include the families whose photo shoots are booked for the next few months. If you know of anyone else who would like to book a portrait or family session let them know to book soon! I do have a Family special on my website, check it out!

http://www.ebonieklassenphotography.com/

P.S.

If you find a Penny-give it away, and you'll have Good Luck all Day!

Catch of the Day!

What's not to love about my job as a photographer!!! This week has truly been all about Jon and Jinny. Jon and Jinnys big day is tomorrow- I guess that makes it my big day too!  Their wedding is my first official wedding, all day, gig as a photographer. I think it is wonderful that they have included me (and Amanda O, my second shooter) in their special day! This past week I spent Wed. evening at a wedding rehearsal and Friday night and the rehearsal dinner.  I thought I'd share a few hardships I've had to endure along the way... like the amazing Raspberry trifle, the lemon cake, the homemade spring rolls, the spareribs... oh my!

 

Jon and Jinny are both outdoor enthusiast, and fishing is a big part of that fun. Jon really caught himself a good one- hum-mm,  or is it the other way around?  Here are a few pics from the rehearsal dinner-I'll be sure to post some wedding pics soon!

Kim and Penny

Kim photographing Penny

We had some welcomed guests to the School/Studio a couple of weeks back-Kim and baby Penny. Kim was a student last year and Penny well she was with us pretty much the entire year-just not seen-well just seen as a bump in moms tummy! We planned to meet this past week for a photo session in the studio. You could tell Penny had been listening to all the lectures- She knew the entire time we were taking pictures of her and was quite comfortable in front of the camera! Kim's one lucky mom-such a beautiful baby and what an awesome subject matter to photograph now and in the coming years!!! Here's a few moments in the natural light of the studio- Thanks girls for the visit, it was a lot of fun! 

Long Weekend Relaxation

Late day light on the trees in our back bush

Long weekend and 3 wonderful days of awesome temperatures and sunshine-something sadly lacking these past summer months! Almost a tease to those heading back into the fall routine and school schedules this week. Our family had a very laid back weekend , nothing urgent on our schedules! I must say after about day 3 of laid back-ness , I was looking for something to do. That's why when my oldest son suggested on Monday night to go for a hike in our back bush I jumped! In retrospect probably not the wisest thing to have done... I donned on the jeans, and covered myself in Deep Wood Off ,but nothing could have prepared me for the mosquito onslaught! I should have known after weeks of rain and 3 warm days- this was bound to happen! Not even the bug spray would keep them away! My son and I lasted about 20 minutes in the bush, checking out the changing leaves, ducks, beaver damns and yes, a deserted tree fort. I'm always scouting out locations for shoots and there is definitely some potential there, however maybe sometime after first frost (natural mosquito control) may be a better time to revisit them!

 It was special, spending time with my son (kind of reminded me of much earlier years) and getting time with them as they grow older is scarce-  I guess the 30 or so mosquito bites were a small price to pay for the memory!