Limited availability for free St. John's & Edmonton mini portrait sessions!

I am so excited to be visiting St. John's, Newfoundland in 2 weeks! My cousin is getting married and I can't wait to get to his wedding! It's going to be so much fun to see all of my family in one place, and I know Andrea will be a beautiful bride!

I am also very pleased that my mini-photography sessions have been going like hotcakes. The St. John's edition (October 18) only has 2 photography sessions left. I guess because they are free and without obligation, it gives a little motivation to come out! I know I am going to meet some very cute kids that day for great children's portraits (in costumes perhaps)! I also have several family portrait sittings booked that day as well!

I am also very pleased with the popularity of the Edmonton sessions (October 25). I have several families booked for portraits (even a Star Wars themed group) and lots of sweet children! I know how excited my parents would be to get a photo of baby Bridget in her first Halloween outfit. (It's a good thing I am a photographer- Bridget is well documented!).

This is also a great chance to get some fun pictures for your family's Christmas card! Who wouldn't smile to receive a card with a photograph with your child dressed as a monkey. I know I already have one skunk coming out for photos. I will just have to make sure I have a clothespin for my nose!

I can't wait to see everyone! If you are interested in reserving one of the few remaining photography sessions, I would be very happy to slot you in! Drop me a line at amydonovan@shaw.ca or view some fun family portraits here!

Sister and her boyfriend on a beautiful Newfoundland Day!

After two full weeks of rotten weather in St. John's and Clarenville, Newfoundland, the sun finally made an appearance. The mercury didn't rise, but it dried up a little and there was evidence of blue sky. Oh my second last day of my visit, my sister Maggie and her boyfriend Ryan headed down to the South Side Road, overlooking the beautiful St. John's Harbour. With all of the activity arising from the busy crab fishery off to our side, and a line of truck drivers waiting to load their haul, we had a great time taking some scenic photos.

For the first time ever since I have been taking photos, a truck pulled up and asked me if I would like to be in the photo- so the three of us could be in a photo together. Because I was in photographer mode and not 'Sister visiting from away mode' I declined. Then I promptly realized what I had done and wished I had said yes!

When my toes were sufficiently cold from hanging out of my previously complained about sandals, we headed to the ever beautiful Bowring Park. I remember visiting this park when I was about 4 years old with my cousin Phillip. I know that he will be impressed to know that I have chosen to relay this story and apologize (and grovel if neccesary). We were playing at the park and being 4 and 5 years old at the time, we thought it was a good idea to use the edge of the duck pond as a race track. We had made it 1/4 way around the pond before my mother noticed and I heard 'Careful guys, don't fall....'

'SPLASH!' from Phillip

'OBSCENITIES!' from Dad.

I will never for get it, as long as I live. It is impossible to. The smell of poor soaking Phil as we drove back to his house covered in duck pond goodness is permanently burned into my nostrils.

Anyway...funny and possible family feud causing story told....these are the fun pictures of Maggie and Ryan from Sunday afternoon! I hope you like them as much as I do guys!