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Deanna Williams Photography Studio had many visitors a couple of weeks before Hallowe'en for our Second Annual Hallowe'en Photo Mini-Session. There was 3-4 setups here at the studio that day, both indoors and outdoors. It's my hope that one day I will have many more spaces to photograph around my yard outside. Here are a few of my favs ...




It has NOT been since September since I last blogged ... nope, that date on my last post has got to be wrong! I admit it! I am an awful blogger. I prefer to photograph rather than post to my blog but I have been wanting to share a few of my most favorite photos from my latest sessions. Today I am most proud that for the first time I had twins visit the studio! Twins! Beautiful, gorgeous cuddly twins. I tell ya, I was in my glory!



Christmas is approaching fast. I have a selection of Christmas props and some new props coming in any day now just for the season. New backdrops have arrived and I was excited to actually use them today with my twins!
There are three session types available for Christmas. The last session to guarantee Christmas delivery is Sunday, December 12th so don't hesitate to get into the studio. Limited weekend appointments are available and some evening appointments are available too!

and now ... some of my favs from the last month or so!

Engagement Photography

Newborn Photography

Family Photography

Wedding Photography

Niagara Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

I always feel like I run out of time! I've been busy photographing babies, families and a wedding this past weekend. Had a great time as I was able to enjoy the wedding as both a photographer and a guest! I'll be posting photos of the wedding soon as well as a few pics from recent sessions.
New package and pricing can be found below for those of you wanting a fall photo shoot I am taking appointments on October 17th and later as all my appointment times are fully booked until then except for the Halloween Minishoot on Saturday, October 16th. Details can be found below! Thanks everyone!


HALLOWEEN MINISHOOT $50
(October 16th 2010)
Bring your little ghosts, goblins, princes and princesses to the 2nd annual Halloween Costume Photoshoot to have their portrait taken in their costume! If weather permits we will be outdoors against a backdrop of haybails, pumpkins and red brick. I have a really cool antique wagon too! If the weather is not so kind that day, then we'll move indoors to the studio. These appointment times are 20 minutes in length and include a 5x7 print and a DISC with 5-10 finished, edited high resolution photos with a copyright release for $50 inclusive.
Saturday, OCTOBER 16th 9am - 3pm. Email or message me your time preference to book your spot at deanna.williams@cogeco.ca
*A non-refundable deposit of $20 is required to hold your appointment time. Deposits must be received no later than 2 weeks prior to the session in order to accommodate those on the wait list.


OUTDOOR FALL SESSION: $225
- Special price/package for month of Late September/October/early November outdoors!
- 1 hour photo session
- all images on DISC with copyright release
- 36 4x6 prints in a brown "Family" album
- BONUS! an 11x14 enlargement

YEAR ROUND STUDIO or OUTDOOR SESSION: $200
- 1 hour studio or outdoor location photo session (excludes newborns)
- all images on DISC with copyright release
- option to add LIVE~LAUGH~LOVE black leather album with 36-4x6 prints for $50
- option to purchase a la carte prints, enlargements and canvases.

STUDIO NEWBORN PHOTOS (babies up to 6 months): $275
- 3 hour newborn photo session
- all images on DISC with copyright release
- 24-4x6 prints in a beautiful leather baby album

CHRISTMAS MINI SESSION SPECIAL: $150
- 30 minute studio photo session (seasonal props)
- 10 images on DISC with copyright release
- option to purchase a la carte prints, enlargements and canvases.

CHRISTMAS SESSION SPECIAL: $200
- 1 hour studio photo session (seasonal props plus some non-Christmas themed photos)
- Holiday red canvas window album with 24-4x6 prints
- all images on DISC with copyright release

CHRISTMAS "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" SESSION SPECIAL: $225
- 1 hour in-your-home photo session
- Holiday red canvas window album with 24-4x6 prints.
- all images on DISC with copyright release

Niagara Engagement Photographer

It has been a busy weekend that's for sure but I absolutely love it and as I said to a good friend the other day, "I wouldn't have it any other way!"

Here are a few photos from our engagement session with Jayde and Curt.

Niagara Baby Photographer | Seth

Wow! I was so excited to try out some new props today that I've just acquired for the studio! New props and setups are always coming in so check back often!

Busy day today. One six month old and an engagement shoot, dinner with friends, editing early into the morning ... long day but awesome!

Where has the summer gone? | Niagara Region Photographer

Where has the summer gone?

As the summer winds down and everyone is preparing to go back to school I can't help but look back on what a wonderful summer we've had. My baby boy turned 5 in July. Wow! 5! Why does it have to pass by so quickly. I am thankful to have been busy with my photography over this summer but I just realized the other day that I STILL hadn't done Matty's 5th Birthday photos. You think that being a die hard photographer that you would have found the time to do this small task and so here's hoping that I get a chance to get out with my little man for a shoot before we both head back to school.

Had some great times up at the cottage this summer too! It's so relaxing and such a change of pace from home. I'm so very thankful for all that my mom and dad worked so hard to build for all of us to enjoy. I cherish our time together there.

As for the rest of the summer, it was filled with time spent with family and friends but my most cherished times are those that I spent with Matty.



Oh yeah ... and then there was just a little bit of photography going on too! Ha ha!

I'm just confirming a few more details about our FALL photoshoots and can you believe that clients are already inquiring about Christmas?!?!

Deanna Williams Photography Studio turns 1 year old in September. How quickly I've accumulated props, backdrops, camera equipment and experience too! Thank you to all my supportive clients. I hope to continue to offer fun, flexible, valuable and unique photography to the Niagara Region.

My mom always used to say that "Tomorrow is Another Day". I second that. Tomorrow I'm going to post my summer's best selection of photos but for now it's off to dreamland.

Niagara Newborn Baby Photographer | 3 Beautiful Babies

Wow! What a busy couple of weeks this has been! Matty turned 5 and we had two birthday parties for him. One was for family and the other, yes, wait for it - a school/daycare friend party! The kids were all great I have to say! We rented a bouncer from Anna's Inflatables. It was the hit of the party!


In the last little bit I've also photographed two beautiful weddings (blogger pics to come shortly). I've been too busy editing them! :)


And lastly I've had the opportunity to photograph three gorgeous babies! Newborn shoots take a long time but are so worth the investment (both in time and cost). You end up with these fabulous photos of your baby to cherish forever. They grow up and change soooooo quickly! Here is a look at some of the pics of the three babies I enjoyed photographing!

BABY TAYLOR

BABY CAITLYN

BABY RYLAN

Keep enjoying these summer days! It passes all too quickly!

Niagara Baby and Children Photographer ~ Olivia

I thought I would try something new. I made a cute little memory montage set to music of a portion of the images that we took with Olivia. She is such a sweet little girl and I had so much fun 'playing' with the photos I took. I think I'm going to do these more often! Now, I'm still playing around with some settings. It's hard to get "good quality" which is important when showing your photographs while at the same time trying to keep the file size down so Blogger won't complain about file size. I'll figure it out eventually but for now here's Olivia!



Mom loved the video! I was so pleased to hear!

Also, I am so happy and thrilled that I can now boast that I use a Canon 5D Mark II for my photography. Hubby finally 'broke down' and let me splurge. I haven't even had a chance to really explore my new camera but I'm so happy with the full frame! Now I start saving for my next lens. I have two professional L-series Canon lenses that I do most of my work with but I could *really* use a third ;) ... honey?

Anyways! I have more photos to share with you as summer is in full swing around here so are the photoshoots! I'll post again soon with some updated photos!

I am going to be having another referral contest soon where the GRAND PRIZE will be a full photoshoot for your family and Portrait CD of images at any point over the summer months. Stay tuned as it will start on July 1st!

Also, if I have shot a wedding for you in the past and you liked, er, loved my work =) pass my name along to someone you know who is looking for a wedding photographer. Upon that couple booking with a deposit, the referrer will receive a 30 minute mini-shoot and Portrait CD of images as a big THANK YOU!!!

I'm trying to 'get my name out there' this year as June marks my one year anniversary of Deanna Williams Photography and September marks my one year anniversary of the opening of the studio! Another contest and prizes coming in September!

Wow! I think this is one of the longest posts I've ever made. I think I've been in the creative zone lately and it makes me think more about my photography and less about the crazy life I seem to be living! HA! It must be the 5D!

NIAGARA BABY CHILDREN PHOTOGRAPHER ~ Baby Seth

How adorable is this face? Baby Seth, just 3 months old and what a great personality and smile this kid has! I first photographed Seth when he was just a few weeks old. It's a good idea to have your child photographed often during their first year of life. I'm so glad I did. When my son was first born I had him photographed every month for the first year of his life! Boy, am I glad I did too. Babies change soooo quickly. It's nice that I now have all these photos to scrapbook and remember him 'ever so small'. He'll be turning 5 next month!!! Keep those photos up parents! You'll be glad you did!

NIAGARA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER ~ Marischuk Family

Wow! After a few quiet months photography has picked up again with full force! I love it! I love to capture these photos for families in and around the Niagara Region! We were on-location for these family photos of the Marischuk family. Kristen was down for a visit from England and we captured some fun, family shots. These are some examples of what I like to do with a family that has older children.




Also, I'd like to remind everyone about the special packages I am offering:

DIGITAL PACKAGE:
Session $75 +
PORTRAIT CD $100 of all images in high resolution with a copyright release.
TOTAL: $175

PORTRAIT PRINT PACKAGE:
Session $75 +
Add as few or as many PORTRAIT PRINTS as you wish. See pricing below.
TOTAL: $75 + individual print prices

DIGITAL + ALBUM PACKAGE:
Session ($75 value) +
PORTRAIT CD ($100 value) +
36 - 4x6 PORTRAIT PRINTS ($108 value) from your session in a beautiful "Live, Laugh, Love" leather album.
TOTAL: $200

Please call or email for more information or to book your appointment!