Wonderful Light the Night Event, October 15th 2011

One of my Bride's Kim and her family have organized a wonderful event that I am proud to have donated an awesome framed photo for the silent auction to.
All money raised will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.

Event details:
Time Tomorrow at 7:00pm - Sunday at 2:00am
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Location Local Heroes Bar&Grill-Bells Corners (15 Robertson Road)
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Created By Lindsay Valente
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Lindsay's beautiful sister-in-law Kim is currently in hospital fighting cancer. For those who know Kim, it will come as no surprise that her spirits are higher than ever and we all know this is just one more step in her battle to beat cancer once and for all.


On October 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. you are invited to join us at Local Heroes Bar & Grill in Bells Corners for an event to raise funds for Kim’s favourite charity –the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Kim’s team, CanCervive, will be participating in the Light the Night Walk next month and we want to make a donation in Kim’s name as a thank you for everything she does to inspire us.


There will be awesome door prizes, a silent auction and a prize for the person who is best-dressed in Light the Night colours-red, white and gold.
Tickets are $5 and will be available to purchase beforehand from Lindsay Valente and at the door the night of the fundraiser. All proceeds will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. (http://www.lightthenight.ca/)
I hope you will join us for a night of fun and fundraising in honour of our amazing Kim!
Thank you to those who have generously donated prizes so far:
-Ottawa Senators

-Ottawa 67's

-Darcy McGee’s Kanata

-Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy

-La Bottega

-Doolynaz Cupcakery

-First Fret Music

-Melanie Shields Photography

-Nails by Design

-Loblaws

-Brown's Your Independent Grocer

-Renu Spa

-Rinaldo's

October 2nd Ottawa wedding at Bean town Ranch

Bean town Ranch is always a pleasure to visit. They appoint people to look after the bride and groom whenever they need anything, the venue is gorgeous and the food is amazing!

 
 This was the first time I had been here on a non sunny day and the wedding was still incredible.
Andreanne and Graham, a big special thank you for having me there to photograph your wedding.
Andie and Graham were the winners of the discounted wedding package from the Spring 2011 Ottawa Wedding Show, so I'm so glad to have met them.
Also, there wedding will be appearing online somewhere very special to me with more details to follow as soon as it is confirmed.

Ottawa Family Photographer, Fall themed day

Melanie Shields Photography, affordable Ottawa family photographer, is having a mini session Fall themed portrait day, Sunday October 23rd, 2011. We will also be having costume day on the weekend of 29-31st, details TBA.

This year's theme portrait day will consist of:
1 brown background, complimentary fall colour
Fall themed props
30 minutes in studio time
Mulitple poses and varieties
Online proofing of all images (generally about 40-50)
+ 1-8x10 retouched enlargement
Option to buy additional enlargements at regular price starting at $3
Only $35.00

Times available range from late morning to early evening, email for further details or to reserve your space: info @ melanieshieldsphotography . com (no spaces)
Or telephone at 613-296-1239, Facebook Melanie-shields photography
By appointment only please.

Weekend Canvas Sale

Weekend Canvas Special!
Do you have a favourite image you would like printed to canvas?
They are available in sizes 8x10 and up at very reasonable prices. They make great gifts with the upcoming holiday season and are, for this weekend only (Friday September 23rd to Sunday the 25th at midnight) $5 off per canvas.

 To place an order, or if you have any questions, please send me an email at info @ melanieshieldsphotography. com or by phone 613-296-1239 (please note this weekend I have a wedding, five shoots and a meeting so reaching me by phone may be a little more difficult)

Pictured is one famiy's 3 16x20 canvases they used to fill up the white staircase. It is a great way to add colour and spruce up your house or office with personalized portraits.

Fall Portrait in the Park Sessions, Ottawa Family Photographer

Ottawa family photographer portrait in the park special:

Melanie Shields Photography annual Portrait In the Park days are coming for Fall.
Each year we have a few dates where we visit an Ottawa park for the full day in order to do
6-8 sessions and offer the best rates to our customers.


1) Mini shoot
20 minutes photography time
Includes online proofing of all images taken
10 retouched images on high resolution Cd to reprint as desired
Great for small families (2 children and under), headshots
$80


2) Medium Shoot
40 minutes of photography time
Includes online proofing of all images taken
20 retouched images on high resolution Cd to reprint as desired
1- 8x10 enlargement
Great for families under 6 people, engagements, pregnancy, pets
$120


3) Maximus shoot
45 minutes photography time
Includes online proofing of all images taken
+ one 40 page customized hard cover coffee table album with chosen images
+ 2 5x7 enlargements
+ option to purchase digital images
$160
Great for families under 7 people, engagements, pregnancy, pets


DATES AVAILABLE:
October 1st: Downtown Ottawaslots still open:
12:30-1:30
  2:30-3:15
  4:45-5:15 mini shoot
  5:30-6:30
  6:45-7:15 sunset mini shoot (great for engagements, couples etc. Not ideal for families)

October 9th: Ottawa Park  9:00 - 9:45
10:00-10:30 minishoot
12:15 - 1:00
  1:15 - 1:45 minishoot
  3:30 - 4:15

To reserve your space, please contact to arrange 50$ non refundable deposit to hold your
space for this event. If there is anyone with vouchers who would like to attend as well please contact
early because space is limited.
Please contact me at info at melanieshieldsphotography dot com
(no spaces, please use @ and .com) or telephone me at 613-296-1239 to reserve your space today!

Flowers!

I have such wonderful clients.
Paula Hall (gorgeous bride who I have photographed in her wedding attire twice; one wedding day and one trash the dress on the hay bales) just surprised me with this amazing bouquet. I have never seen a variety so unique.
I love my job... and flowers!

I'm pretty sure Paula follows my blog so a big thank you for the huge surprise. It made my day :)... I love the colours!

Weddingbells Magazine Ad

I was a little surprised to open the new WeddingBells Magazine 2011fall/winter issue and see a picture I took over 6 years ago used in a Moscatel Ad.
(My photo included the model's head but I guess they liked it without!)

In the spirit of blast from the past here are a few other images from the shoot taken in the gorgeous Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata, Ontario.
Makeup courtesy of Debbie Lougheed (also appearing as the model in the ad) and custom designed gowns by Moscatel Boutique, downtown Ottawa.