SALES & EVENTS

Spring outdoor family session sale (Edmonton Family photographer)


Outdoor family sessions are back! These fun family sessions embrace the outdoor colour of the Edmonton park area and showcase the personalities of your family. Lets run on the grass and have fun!

SESSION SALE: $150

  • Sitting fee for one family (up to five people)
  • Additional members only $20/person
  • Offleash park locations available, pets welcome
  • May – June 2012 only.

All sessions by appointment only. Appointments available Friday through Monday, days. Limited Thursday sunset sessions available, please inquire. Book now at 780-940-2128.

Spring mini sessions are here for fabulous childrens photography! (Edmonton family photographer)

MARCH & APRIL 2012

Spring in Alberta? Its coming, but for now it means mud and a chance of snow. Get into the spring of things with COLOURFUL mini sessions with Blackbird Photography. It may be muddy outside, but Blackbird Photography is bringing on the colour! This fun imagery would look stylin’ on your walls year round, but also perfect for those who plan ahead for Mothers or Fathers day gifts!

MINI SESSION $75: Includes sitting fee for mini session, 8 complimentary wallets for the parents and a treat for the kids!  Additional siblings only $20/child.

All sessions by appointment only, spaces limited. Book now at 780-940-2128.

St. Valentines Mini Sessions


St. Valentines Mini Sessions are back! These sessions come with a sweet Valentine for giving to someone you love. An awesome idea for parents to bring in the kids and get a custom Valentine made up for Mom or Dad, or grandparents!

MINI SESSIONS ($100)

  • Mini studio session on red backdrop
  • Valentine for your Valentine!
    Custom card of favorite image is great for Mommy, Daddy or Grandparents!
  • Includes image retouching
  • Screen saver file for web and facebook of valentine
  • Cupid wings and bow available as props for tots

ADD ONS:

  • 12×12 shaped metalart for wall or tabletop
  • Many more products available like Desktop Folios, Canvas, Prints on Metal, albums, books, and more!

CONTEST # 4: BLAB IT CONTEST!

ITS A CRAZY DECEMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST MONTH! Random contests will be run all of December 2011! Check www.blackbirdphotography.ca daily to see contests and contest rules!

CONTEST #4: BLAB IT CONTEST

HOW TO ENTER:

  1. Make the below image as your Facebook PROFILE picture until Saturday December, 24 2011, Christmas Eve.
  2. Write something nice on Blackbird Photographys wall so I can see you have it.
    (Please note, be sure to set your settings so at least your profile image is viewable on our wall.)
  3. Email me your contact information! info@blackbirdphotography.ca so I have a way to contact you!

All entrants will be entered into a draw to win a certificate for a studio photo session and an 8×10 artprint, valid January to March 2012.

Entrants will also be entered into a ‘second’ final draw TEN TIMES if Blackbirds Facebook page hits 1000 fans by Dec 31.

CONTEST RULES

Contest open to Albertan residents only, unless you want to travel to Edmonton to redeem your prize. Blackbird Photography may amend the contest at any time without notice. Entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older. Prizes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. By entering the contest, entrants agree to have first names/and/or images posted online and blogged.

Image must not be cropped. Certificate is non-refundable.  Winner must contact Blackbird Photography within 24 hours of announcement to book session and redeem prize, otherwise a new name will be drawn.

Contest winners must respond to Blackbird Photography within 24 hours or an alternative winner will be drawn. Slanderous commenters will be disqualified. Some prizes may have expiry dates. All prizes must be picked up from Blackbird Photography, by appointment only if applicable. Contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

For all inquiries, please contact Blackbird Photography at info@blackbirdphotography.ca

If Blackbird Photographys facebook page reaches 1000 fans by December 31, all contest entrants from the CRAZY DECEMBER contests will be entered into a draw to enter to win a photosession of their choice. Prize entails complimentary photosession sitting fee and one 8×10 artprint. Name will be drawn January 2 (due to holiday hours).

CONTEST #3: LAUGHTER IS BEAUTIFUL CONTEST

ITS A CRAZY DECEMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST MONTH!

Random contests will be run all of December 2011! Check www.blackbirdphotography.ca daily to see contests and contest rules!

CONTEST #3: LAUGHTER IS BEAUTIFUL CONTEST

WIN a boudoir or glamour photography mini session fee for you and up to THREE friends at Blackbird Photography studio!
  1. Email a silly picture of you with your friends wearing mudmasks (I like the green ones!) and striking glamourous poses to info@blackbirdphotography.ca. with your contact information (name and phone number).
  2. MUST BE EMAILED BY DECEMBER 19.
  3. All images will be loaded onto a gallery and voted on. The one with the most votes by Wednesday December 21 wins!

Images will be posted online on Blackbird Photographys website and FB page. The image with the most likes or votes STARTING DECEMBER 19 by Monday Dec. 21 wins.

Prize entails:

  • A mini photosession (photography only) for up to four participants, and three retouched 5x7s artprints per participant.


CONTEST RULES

Must be aged 18 years or over to enter and win. Prize is non-refundable and must be redeemed between January and May 2012. Advance booking required (Especially if you are planning a valentines session). Does not include glamovers, hairstyling or makeup artistry. Sessions must be consecutively booked and in studio.

Contest open to Albertan residents only, unless you are willing travel to Edmonton to Blackbird Photography studio. Blackbird Photography may amend the contest at any time without notice. Entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older. Prizes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. By entering the contest, entrants agree to have first names/and/or images posted online and blogged.

Contest winners must respond to Blackbird Photography within 24 hours or an alternative winner will be drawn. Slanderous commenters will be disqualified. Some prizes may have expiry dates. All prizes must be picked up from Blackbird Photography, by appointment only if applicable. Contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

For all inquiries, please contact Blackbird Photography at info@blackbirdphotography.ca

If Blackbird Photographys facebook page reaches 1000 fans by December 31, all contest entrants from the CRAZY DECEMBER contests will be entered into a draw to enter to win a photosession of their choice. Prize entails complimentary photosession sitting fee and one 8×10 artprint. Name will be drawn January 2 (due to holiday hours).

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AND GOOD NEWS………

Congratulations to Dawn, winner of Crazy December Contest #2, and Amanda, winner of Crazy December Contest #1!

Here are some of the fabulous entries! Thank you to everyone!

CONTEST #2: SHARE SOME LOVE CONTEST

ITS A CRAZY DECEMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST MONTH!

Random contests will be run all of December 2011! Check www.blackbirdphotography.ca daily to see contests and contest rules!

CONTEST #2 SHOW SOME LOVE CONTEST

This is a fun one! Go to Love your Bump Maternity in Spruce Grove (123 Macleod ave). (yup, physically go there).  Try on a piece of clothing, and strike a pose or vogue in the window with the mannequin holding a handmade sign that says “I love www.blackbirdphotography.ca and Love your Bump Maternity.”

BEFORE December 12, post a photo of it to Blackbird Photography’s FB wall AND Love your Bump Maternitys wall. THEN email your contact information (name, phone number and email address) to info@blackbirdphotography.ca once this is done.

Love your Bump Maternity is Ladies wear store that specializes in maternity, but carries clothing that fits any bodysize and shape, pregnant or not. Participants will receive 10% off any purchase at their visit to Love your Bump Maternity that day as long as they pose and take the picture! Hurray!

Rules: Pictures must clearly show writing or printing on your handmade signs. Be creative! You must pose with the sign to receive the 10% discount that day at Love your Bump. Entrants must post image and email contact information before December 12, 2011. Once you post your images on the walls, please email your contact information to: info@blackbirdphotography.ca.

All entries will be put into a tophat and shaken. ONE name will be drawn as the WINNER of a certificate for a family studio photo session (up to five people) and one 16×20 artprint, valid January to March 2012, AND a certificate for any shirt of their choice from Love your Bump (value of $35).

Certificate is non refundable. Winner must contact Blackbird Photography within 24 hours of announcement to book session and redeem prize, otherwise a new name will be drawn.

CONTEST #1 SHOW YOUR WALLS CONTEST  STILL ON!

Do you have Blackbird Photographys artwork on your walls? Take a picture of your wall (with the artwork on it) and upload it to Blackbird Photographys Facebook page wall, and you will entered into a Draw to win an 8×10 folio from your photosession!

Names will be entered into a green glitter hat and one name will be drawn as the winner on December 9. Winner will be announced December 9 morning. Winner must contact Blackbird Photography within 24 hours, otherwise a new name will be drawn.

CONTEST RULES

Contest open to Albertan residents only. Blackbird Photography may amend the contest at any time without notice. Entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older. Prizes are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged. By entering the contest, entrants agree to have first names/and/or images posted online and blogged.

Contest winners must respond to Blackbird Photography within 24 hours or an alternative winner will be drawn. Slanderous commenters will be disqualified. Some prizes may have expiry dates. All prizes must be picked up from Blackbird Photography, by appointment only if applicable. Contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

For all inquiries, please contact Blackbird Photography at info@blackbirdphotography.ca

If Blackbird Photographys facebook page reaches 1000 fans by December 31, all contest entrants from the CRAZY DECEMBER contests will be entered into a draw to enter to win a photosession of their choice. Prize entails complimentary photosession sitting fee and one 8×10 artprint. Name will be drawn January 2 (due to holiday hours).

CONTEST # 1: SHOW YOUR WALLS CONTEST

ITS A CRAZY DECEMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST MONTH!

Random contests will be run all of December 2011! Check www.blackbirdphotography.ca daily to see contests and contest rules!

CONTEST #1 SHOW YOUR WALLS CONTEST

Do you have Blackbird Photographys artwork on your walls? Take a picture of your wall (with the artwork on it) and upload it to Blackbird Photographys Facebook page wall, and you will entered into a Draw to win an 8×10 folio from your photosession!

Names will be entered into a green glitter hat and one name will be drawn as the winner on December 9. Winner will be announced December 9 morning. Winner must contact Blackbird Photography within 24 hours, otherwise a new name will be drawn.

CONTEST RULES

Contest open to Albertan residents only. Blackbird Photography may amend the contest at any time without notice. Entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older. Prizes are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged. By entering the contest, entrants agree to have first names/and/or images posted online and blogged.

Contest winners must respond to Blackbird Photography within 24 hours or an alternative winner will be drawn. Slanderous commenters will be disqualified. Some prizes may have expiry dates. All prizes must be picked up from Blackbird Photography, by appointment only if applicable. Contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

For all inquiries, please contact Blackbird Photography at info@blackbirdphotography.ca

If Blackbird Photographys facebook page reaches 1000 fans by December 31, all contest entrants from the CRAZY DECEMBER contests will be entered into a draw to enter to win a photosession of their choice. Prize entails complimentary photosession sitting fee and one 8×10 artprint. Name will be drawn January 2 (due to holiday hours).

HAVE FUN AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

ITS A CRAZY DECEMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST MONTH!

ITS A CRAZY DECEMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST MONTH!

Random contests will be run all of December 2011! Check www.blackbirdphotography.ca daily to see contests and contest rules!

If Blackbird Photographys facebook page reaches 1000 fans by December 31, all contest entrants from the CRAZY DECEMBER contests will be entered into a draw to enter to win a photosession of their choice. Prize entails complimentary photosession sitting fee and one 8×10 artprint. Name will be drawn January 2 (due to holiday hours).

CONTEST RULES

Contest open to Albertan residents only. Blackbird Photography may amend the contest at any time without notice. Entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older. Prizes are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged. By entering the contest, entrants agree to have first names/and/or images posted online and blogged.

Contest winners must respond to Blackbird Photography within 24 hours or an alternative winner will be drawn. Slanderous commenters will be disqualified. Some prizes may have expiry dates. All prizes must be picked up from Blackbird Photography, by appointment only if applicable. Contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

For all inquiries, please contact Blackbird Photography at info@blackbirdphotography.ca

HAVE FUN AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

****** FIRST CONTEST  ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 1, 2011.

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER SESSION SALES


VALID OCTOBER – DECEMBER 9, 2011

Holiday Card Studio Sessions:  ($150)

Simple family portraits at Blackbird Photography’s studio. Think elegent simplicity with a studio session that focuses on just you and your family, with or without cheesy and goofy holiday props (your choice). See vibrant colour or classic black and white image proofs, and receive ten holiday cards. Includes:

  • Blackbird Photography studio session
  • Ten holiday cards

Holiday Adventure Sessions ($300)

A totally custom theme session made to showcase your family as they really are during a holiday activity or outing! Are you a family that loves outdoor sports? Ready for a madcap toboggan ride ala Chevy Chase down a hill? Or love to show off some holiday cookie baking fun?  All Holiday Lifestyle sessions are extended sessions on location, and come with three metalart hanging ornaments of your chosen image (one for you and two for grandparents!).

  • On location theme session
  • Customized  to your family lifestyle
  • Ten holiday cards*
  • Two Metalart tree ornaments 

Holiday Elegance Studio Sessions:  ($450)

Beautiful family portraits at Blackbird Photography’s studio. Think elegant simplicity with a studio session that focuses on just you and your family, with or without cheesy and goofy holiday props as you wish. Session includes a 12×12 scallop edge metalart, ready to hang.  Includes:

  • Blackbird Photography studio session
  • Your choice simplicity session or with cheesy holiday prop fun
  • 12×12 scallop edge metalart & matching metalart ornament

All sessions must be booked in advance and require a deposit to book, and are booked first come first serve. Remainder of session fee due at the time of session. Contact Blackbird Photography at 780-940-2128 or info@blackbirdphotography.ca for inquiries or to book.

If you are planning on ordering product as a gift that must be shipped by you by a specific date (such as for holiday gifts out of province or country) please inform your photographer at the time of booking. Christmas cuttoffs are December 3. Some products such as canvas or metalart take longer to produce during the peak holiday season.

FALL OUTDOORS SESSION SALES (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER) Edmonton family photographer

The most wonderful time of the year! Fall is almost here and so are my Fall session sales. Who knows when the leaves will turn, or if our famous wind will arrive and blow them all away in an hour? Fall is short but gorgeous in Alberta so lets enjoy it! These session sales are for OUTDOOR photography, valid September and October 2011 only,  for individuals or families up to five. (Additional members please inquire!). Session sales include sitting fee.

It is free to include pets (I love pets!), please let me know at the time of booking so we can choose an appropriate location, such as an offleash park, depending on what kind of pet you own.

Outdoor Lifestyle Package: Falling for Fun  ($150)

Your lifestyle session includes candid and posed photography, at an outdoor Edmonton park location. Lets go have fun outdoors while weather permits! Either as a single person glamour session, or a fun family outdoor memory session. Package includes a $50 credit for you to choose how to spend on any Blackbird Photography artprint product size (includes albums, canvas, metalart and folios).

  • Includes sitting fee AND:
  • $50 credit towards artprints, OR one 16×20 artprint.
Outdoor Lifestyle Package: The Art Package ($400)

Your lifestyle session includes candid and posed photography, at an outdoor Edmonton park location.  Your chosen image from your proofs is produced onto actual metal surface ready to hang, a gorgeous metal wall print with scalloped edges, a stunning addition to any room. A matching hanging ornament is included as well. (Awesome tree ornament or gift for Grandma?)

  • Includes sitting fee and;
  • 12×12 Metal wall art AND metal ornament of favourite image

Session sale valid for outdoor sessions. Blackbird Photography shoots in ALMOST ANY weather unless it is colder than -10 degrees, is raining cats, dogs AND hamsters, or unsafe to do so. I have many umbrellas and love moody dramatic sky images: the most flattering light is cloudy and misty! I offer a complimentary 8×10 for any family/person willing to brave their session at sunrise after September 5 (especially since in the fall it arrives so late)!

All sessions require a $100 deposit to book, the remainder due at the time of the portrait session. Photosessions are available for Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday days. Sunset appointments are available upon advance request.  Weekend appointments fill fast, so please book in advance. Call Blackbird Photography for a consultation and book your session now at 780-940-2128.