The Fan Photo Winner decided to do her photos right away.  So here are a few from that wonderful day.  He was the most wonderful little model and I was just so happy to hold his tiny body in my arms.  He was such a strong and healthy little man.  I loved calming him and wrapping him up and I had a wonderful assistant Dana joining me so it made for an incredible shoot. Mom was a terrific model as well and participated in a few shots at the end when baby was sleeping soundly.  

Birthday Parties are always so much fun.  I love spending time with kids and getting to know them when I dont have to be bossing them around.  This was a great opportunity for that because I let the girls tell me what they wanted to do.  They were a little out of their element at first, but as soon as they realized they could direct each other and create all sorts of poses for themselves, they let out their inner Divas, and we had a TON of fun.

The Fan Favourite Photo contest has closed and the winner is ...... Julia Gauley... Congratulations!!!
Thank you all for participating and voting on Facebook.  It was a fantastic success.

To see what I have been working on lately, check out my 365 project... Basically, since the start of 2012 I have been trying to shoot an image a day with my pocket camera (out of convenience, not preference).

http://project-365x2.posterous.com/

I have some exciting projects coming up, so keep checking back in the next few weeks to see what's new and exciting.

2011 has been an incredible year for me.  I was able to start the year off by meeting some amazing photographers from all over the world and work with them and learn from them for several days.
I was also able to take part in some AMAZING weddings.  Some were amazing for the preparation and decoration, gorgeous brides an amazing venues.  One was amazing for the incredible love and chemistry between the bride and groom.
I spent time with fresh-from-heaven babies, and some absolutely beautiful families.  It was a terrific year overall and on that note, it seems appropriate to start the new year right.


 So, I give to you……. (drumrolll please)

FAVOURITE PHOTO of 2011 CONTEST

WHAT?

For the winner of the contest I will be giving away one free session with Sunley Photography.

Session includes: 
-a pre-shoot phone(or skype) consultation for styling and design.
-up to 2 hours of shooting time
-Post shoot image selection and review
-$150 printing credit

WHERE?

Anywhere within 30 km of Calgary, Ab city Limits
WHY?

2012 is going to be amazing for us all!!!

WHO?

This giveaway cannot be for a wedding. 
It can be for a newborn under 10 days, kids, babies, Grad portraits, couples and an immediate family up to 4 people (every additional person is an additional $25).

WHEN?

You can redeem your session anytime before September 1, 2012

SO WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?

#1. Go to facebook and link to my facebook page telling all your friends that I am having a contest. (INVITE THEM TO JOIN and ENTER TOO!!)

#2: FIND your Favourite photo of 2011. This is not a photography competition.  To keep it fair, please do not submit any photos that a photographer took. Your image that you submit doesn’t have to be in focus or perfectly exposed. Just something fun, funny, special, pretty, awesome, cool, crazy… well you get the picture… literally. 

#3. Email it to me at  brandie@sunleyphotography.com with the title “Favorite photo of 2011″ before January 14, 2012 at 11:59 PM.  Please do not post pictures on my Facebook page, make sure you email them.

#4. All pictures will be posted on my facebook page on January 15th. Once your picture is up tell all your friends to “like” my page  here and then “like” your picture. 

The person with the most likes on their picture WINS!

A few rules:

-One entry per person

-Please do not submit a photo taken by a professional photographer. This must be a photo taken by you.

-If you are submitting a photo of your kid(s) you must be the parent or legal guardian

-Please do not submit a picture of someone else unless its a close family member or friend that has given their permission

-Photo must have been taken in the year 2011

-Your photo will not be submitted unless you have linked to my page on facebook

-For a vote to count your friends must be a facebook fan of Sunley Photography ( I will be verifying all of the likes and the ones that are not fans will not be counted)

-Voting will be closed on January 25th at 11:59 and the winner will be announced on the 26th of January

Good Luck!! and I cannot wait to see what you have captured!

The holidays have come and gone.. Seems like I seem to have forgotten about posting on the blog over the holidays. So, if you missed anything on Facebook, here are a few shots that were sent out for Christmas cards.
Some of my favorite kids to work with.  A ton of fun and so stunning.  I have been watching these girls grow up and their little brother finally came out of his shell this session and gave me some terrific poses, but they were definitely on his terms.