Well I'm still incredibly busy just finishing up all the holiday pictures!  Have had tons of fun and met lots of great people this season as always.  I'm hoping to post a few soon.
Starting to book for 2010 now...Hoping to have the brand new website up and running early January...it will include a calendar so people can see what's booked/what's not.

Well, starting with my own kids!  :) Have been so busy lately I haven't even had time to update my blog with all the sessions I've been working on.  Here's the start of the holiday season!

Here's some photos from the session with the winners from my October giveaway.  We had a great time trying to find the last little bit of colour left from the fall leaves...

Did these the other day for "J".  She's working on a portfolio of images.  I will be going back soon to do some fun and funky pictures too!  Can't wait!

Wish that I had a beautiful belly like this at 32 weeks!  This 2nd Mom to Be had me do maternity photos for her.  Here's some of my favs..

Check it out...as a gift from a wonderful person I finally have my  own domain!!

http://www.ricelakephotography.com

Well the rest of October is looking pretty calm, but then November will bring a whirlwind of sessions! Is almost booked for November!! If you are looking for holiday portraits, or just family portraits done the days are filling fast!!  

Day's that are still available: 
November 8th - One late morning session available 
November 14th - One early afternoon session available 
November 28th - One early afternoon session still available 
November 29th - One late morning session available, one early afternoon session.

FREE photo session giveaway (not a contest, but some conditions apply) Newborn photo sessions!! Please contact me directly ricelakephoto@gmail.com for information (For newborns 1 month and younger or if your baby is due before January 1st)

No newborn and sad you don't get a free giveaway too?! Refer someone and if they book portrait session you get a free session yourself! (some conditions apply) contact me at ricelakephoto@gmail.com for information.  

I'm also looking for someone who can knit! I have some photo props I would like done. I will buy the wool and show you what I'm looking for (not sure about patterns) you can tell me how much your time/effort is worth! :)

(Peterborough and area only please :)

The winner of the family/portrait session giveaway is:
Lori Loucks-Ritter!! Congratulations!

To everyone else, thanks for playing along with the contest! The next contest will be happening in November! But keep checking the group for news/and special deals for the holidays!

If you are wanting family photos done for the Christmas season slots are filling up fast. I only have a few days left in November that are free, so book soon! I will be announcing a special holiday offer early this week as well (this will apply to anyone that has already booked too!)

If you want your portraits in time to mail out in cards for friends and family please book your session before December 1st as that's the deadline to have them done by December 10th!

As promised here's the next free photo session giveaway!!

Instead of an engagement session Amanda and Darryl (featured in the wedding pictures below) had chosen a family portrait session.  Here's some of my fav's from that session....

***Keep checking back, I'll be posting a new contest soon and some holiday special information! ****

So recently I've been following this awesome blog called The Savvy Photographer.  She interviews various photographers and has all sorts of amazing information.  I get so much inspiration and ideas from it!  There's lots of contests on there too!  Like this one...which I would LOVE to win.. But you should check it out too!!  The Savvy Photographer {It's a special weekend giveaway}

Headed out tonight to do the photo shoot with the "Name the Location" winners.  Who also happened to be my Sister-in-Law and Brother-in-Law.  We had an awesome time with the shoot and I hope they love their pictures..

Here's some of my favs!

Book now for your holiday portraits!
(Peterborough and Area only please)

Deadline to have your pictures in time for Christmas is November 30th, 2009.  Lots of options to choose from outdoor shoots (a number of places are still in their fall prime colours!) Indoor shoot with background, or location shoot with Christmas Tree setup (Not available until Nov 1/09)

With each photo order you have the option of purchasing holiday cards with my Custom Templates!  Prices for cards start at $30 for 12 cards (24 cards only $10 extra)
Here's a look at some of the samples!

Well, I have another contest to share, here you go!

Please note, additional guideline..photo session must take place in Peterborough, Ontario area.

Thanks!!

Got a message from the lovely "A" saying that I can put up some of their wedding photos to share!  We had a challenge with the light (aka we ran out of light!) and had to improvise, but I think they still turned out great!

Here's some of my favs!

My daughter turned 4 yesterday and I took these last week in honour of this special occasion!  Here's a little about her...
She is one of the most caring and loving girls you could ever hope to meet!  She LOVES shoes.  She now has 17 pairs and every time we go shopping (for anything) that's what she wants to come home with.  One of her favorite past times is dress up and has a wide assortments of princess costumes and gowns!  She has a little brother Zachary who turned 6 months yesterday and loves him dearly!


Here's the pictures!

Lots of exciting stuff lined up for October!  Starting with giveaways!!
One per week.  Here's the first one....