Alberta Flood Relief - Mini Sessions

This past weekend has not been a good one for many people in many areas of Alberta.

I can go into all of the statistics, but I am sure if you have a Facebook, twitter, Instagram account of even just a TV, you have heard it all.

And it is so sad, scary, and it definitely makes you feel helpless.

But we can help! And this is how I feel like I can help.

Only cash or email transfers will be accepted for these sessions.

Age limit is the child must be over 6 months, but this is negotiable.

You can either buy a session for yourself or donate money to a session for a flood victim.

$50 payment needs to be made at time of booking.

Email or comment below to book a time slot or nominate a family for a session.

Time slots are first come first serve so book quickly!!

Saturday July 13, 2013

10AM - BOOKED

10:45AM - BOOKED

11:30AM - BOOKED

12:15AM - BOOKED

1PM - BOOKED

1:45PM - BOOKED

2:30PM - BOOKED

3:00PM - BOOKED

3:30PM - BOOKED

4PM - BOOKED

4:45PM - BOOKED

5:15PM - BOOKED

5:45PM - BOOKED

6:15PM - BOOKED

7PM - BOOKED

7:30PM - DONATED TO FLOOD VICTIM - BOOKED

8:00PM - DONATED TO FLOOD VICTIM - BOOKED

8:30PM - DONATED TO FLOOD VICTIM - BOOKED

Update

SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT CONFEDERATION PARK

SCHEDULE FULL DEPENDING ON PAYMENTS BEING MADE BEFORE 9PM WEDNESDAY JUNE 25

UPDATE 11:30 TUESDAY

TWO CANCELLATIONS, TWO OPENINGS FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED

Donations of locations (a farm or acreage with trees, fields of flowers where I can set up in the shade) or anyone who wants to come help assist me during these sessions for part of the day are also welcome! Please email me with pictures of locations or your interest in assisting me at reinaproceephoto@gmail.com

I can't wait to send $650 to the Red Cross!

Also if demand is super high I may have to do this a second day, but only if time allows and demand is high

We can't do anything about mother nature, but we can definitely help out each other!

A personal note - Part 2 - Calgary Newborn Photographer

I debated about continuing my personal note blog from last week, there was more I wanted to say on it, but I kept it business. Because I have seen those comments other photographers get when people say, you should just keep it business, we don't want to hear you talk about your weight loss or your personal life, etc.

Then I realized that this is my world that I create to welcome you in. My manifesto (which is still in the works but I will let you all know it as soon as I word it fully and properly) has a lot to do with how I want for you to think about a session with me as a different world. A world where it doesn't matter if your kids are not cooperating and smiling for the camera, because you can trust me to capture moments of them being themselves, where you don't need to worry about your newborn crying (again, lol, always again) because I am there to soothe her and snuggle her, and you can take that moment, that time out you are normally unable to take. I want sessions with me to be a world that isn't real in the sense of all the worry and stress, but a world celebrating your real love, your beautiful creation, your mark on this world, your children.

And because I create this world, I am the boss LOL and I say personal is not off the table. At least when it comes to me, and only when it is in a way that I can grow, but also maybe you can grow from it too.

So here it is.

So today was a day of waaaaay too much procrastination. And honestly I can't tell you a day when I am not procrastinating lol, I do love to distract myself with pretty shiny things, and Chuck (husband/rationality expert/second shooter) noticed that about me, I think, on our second date. But sometimes procrastination is good!! HAHA because sometimes I am lucky and I stumble on to something like this:

This is Sue Bryce, and honestly, I don't know very much about her, she is a creative live teacher, a very talented photographer, but most importantly (at least to ME, today) she is an amazing speaker.

This video is an hour long.

I have watched it twice.

She has literally changed my life.

When I spoke in my last blog I mentioned how 2013 was a year that represented CHANGE for me. I spoke of how that drove me to take my business seriously. But it also was a time for me to look at myself, my life, and protect my dream career that has given me so much. Because I am really good at screwing up a good thing for myself, and I needed to figure out why and fast, so I can realize this dream career I have been given.

Lately FEAR has really been getting to me. I mean, moving to another province, leaving all of my business I am generating here, actually having to WORK at finding clients, where as here I have been lucky to have majority of my clients be word of mouth referred.

WHAT AM I DOING???

Then there is the whole weight thing... oi vey. I am in serious need of a healthy make over. And it's not for lack of trying people, I sit there and try and think about how to tackle this, I know I want a healthy happy lifestyle so bad, I miss dance, I miss yoga.

But what is holding me back?

That question has been tormenting me for months, how can I want something so bad, but not have the motivation, to get up and get it. And its not motivation that I am lacking, I feel paralyzed. Unable to move. What is holding me back?

I have found out what has been holding me back. If you are in the same boat or ever have been. If you have insecurities, unhappiness with your place in life, career, or love. If you are scared of failure, or of rejection or anything that might be standing in your way of realizing your amazing life and true potential:

Trust me.

Watch this video.

I hope it changes your perspective on life, like it has for me.

Much love,

Reina

Tatiana & Owen Engagement Session

Had a total blast with these guys doing their engagement session! I cannot wait till Chuck and I get to shoot their Kananaskis wedding!! It is going to be so BEAUTIFUL!!

Calgary Engagement & Wedding Photographer - Mallory & Kyle

I had a wonderful afternoon with these two : ) as you can see with their huge smiles they were a blast and completely in love : ) I can't wait to see pictures from their GLAMOROUS Vegas Wedding : ) Congratulations again Mallory & Kyle!

Click here to contact me for Engagement and Wedding Package pricing

Don't forget to book your mama & me session, it's a great present for the mamas in your life contact me for availability