Saturday, August 21, 2010

August 29th 2010, Boudoir Marathon.

Ottawa SUMMER Boudoir Marathon

Melanie Shields Photography is hosting our second boudoir marathon this year in time for Summer/fall. For your ladies who need birthday, anniversary or Christmas presents for your significant other!

The session will be held at the beautiful Hotel Indigo in Ottawa, on August 29th 2010. (there are still time slots for both days available, please contact for more information)

Sessions start at just $150.

1. 45 minute session (1-3 outfits)
Cd with 25 high resolution retouched images
(can be used to reprint your images at anytime)
+ 25 printed 4x6 enlargements of your choice in box

Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
$150

2a- 60-70 minutes (2-3 outfits)
20 image 4x6 leather bound album
+15 images on high resolution Cd Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
$250


2b- 60-70 minutes (most popular option)
30 retouched images on high resolution cd
+ 25 of your favourite printed 4x6s in box
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites $180

Save 15 dollars off any package if booking between August 20st and 29th.

Extras are available at an additional cost including canvas prints, photo book or album. The session includes light refreshments.An option to have your makeup professionally done by my contact makeup artist is also available at 40 dollars per person.To view more samples please visit: www.melanieshields.zenfolio.com

Friday, August 13, 2010

Win your Trash the Dress Session- This month only!

Win a Trash/Shoot the dress, Photography Contest
http://www.melanieshieldsphotography.com/
613-296-1239

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Were you recently married but want to get back into that dress and shoot some more edgy photos? We have two sessions we will be giving away that include up to 2 hours of photography time and 50 of your best images on high resolution DVD to reproduce as you like..
Value of $250
Additional photo books or prints will be extra.


Rules and Regulations:
Contest opens August 10th and closes August 28th, 2010. The winner will be drawn on Tuesday August 31st, 2010.

1. Shoot must take place in Ottawa/Ottawa area between September 1st 2010 and October 1st, 2010 to apply for this photography contest. You must be willing to get your dress a little dirty. We by no means will be trashing it by burning it or spray painting it (unless that’s your idea at the end of the shoot)

The two sessions we are giving away are as follows:
a) Modern Bride, some images taken on train tracks, some taken in the river at sunset. Must be willing to get the bottom of your dress wet (it actually makes it cleaner!)
Your husband is more than welcome to come in a suit or whatever outfit to have some photos taken together

b) Country Bride, images will ideally be taken with a barn, horses, hay barrels, and corn fields. Husband is welcome to participate; if you have a farm or area with these qualities please include this in your entry.

2. Because this is a photography contest, winner approves Photographer to use any images for self promotion/contest/portfolios online or printed, or to follow up contest with. Release will need to be signed prior to shoot.

3. Entry form must be completed as specified below
Please submit these details to contests@melanieshieldsphotography.com with “Trash my Dress” in the subject line or respond to this post.

Please Include
1. Your Names and Your Wedding Date
2. Which session interested you, A or B?
3. Your telephone number and email address
4. Please briefly describe your dress, and why you deserve to win.


Good luck to all who apply. Winner will be notified August 31st by email and telephone.All entries become property of Melanie Shields Photography.

Ever since my wonderful assistant and I trashed my dress on the long weekend , I havent been able to get the sessions off my mind thus why I'm offering two sessions at no cost!



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