Heather Rivlin Photography

Due to popular demand, I am opening a Spring Session for the “Be Inspired” workshop.  I’ve received countless emails asking me whether there would be any offerings before the Summer Session in 2009, so I’ve decided to run the workshop in the Spring as well as the usual summer workshop.

Registration will open Monday, November 17th, and the details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, April 25th & Sunday April 26th, 2009

Location: The loft studio of Heather Rivlin Photography

Time: 8:45am-5:00pm daily (8:45 is sign-in and coffee & refreshments)

Cost: $875.00 early bird registration (registering before March 1, 2009)
           $975.00 registration after March 1, 2009

The two-day workshop will cover many aspects of professional photography including:

• How to work with clients of various ages
• The ages and stages of children
•       working with newborns
•       working with babies
•       working with toddlers
•       working with maternity clients
•       navigating family portraits
• Marketing
• Identifying your target market
• Determining your worth
• Setting your prices
• Model shoot
• Projection Sales

and much more…

 Please email me for a complete agenda (subject to slight modifications depending on what the group wishes to cover), directions and other details.

 **It is expected that you already have a grasp of the technical aspects of operating your camera, and have basic knowledge of exposure**

You may register by email to info@heatherrivlin.com, or by phone to the studio at 416-782-6482.

Please do not send Credit card information over the internet/email as it is not secure.  If you are wishing to register, call the studio with your credit card details, and leave your name and information on the voicemail, following up by email.  I will confirm your registration immediately.

Looking forward to another fun-filled weekend!

This image was captured today during a newborn session, and I just wanted to share it because it just speaks to me.  As a mother, the sight of this mom and baby nose to nose, sharing a quiet moment speaks to a deep connection, forged months ago, and the satisfaction of finally being able to hold this little person that you’ve waited so long to meet.

This is for all you devoted mommies out there

There is nothing more gratifying for me than to watch a family grow, and I am always honored when I am asked to once again capture memories for a family that I’ve worked with previously.  This family is no exception, and I was excited to see them again as it had been more than 5 years since I’d seen them, and they’d added a new family member!

Little E is the newest member of the clan, and her little face melts my heart

She came with her two bigger sisters to capture some family memories, and some images of the girls together and separately.  Needless to say this session yielded my largest showcase to date!

I always aim to show a family 30-40 images from their session.  I find any more than this is overwhelming to the family, as images start to look repetitive.  But with this family, there were just so many unique images to choose from, I am showing them over 60 images tomorrow!

I don’t think I’ve ever had such a large number of group images to show from a single session.  Usually, with siblings, we are lucky to get a handful of usable images, especially at the younger ages where kids are a little less cooperative, and the idea of sitting next to their sibling is….well…..yucky!  Not with this clan!

We had a lot of fun, and I emailed mom soon after the session to tell her I was in trouble - I was going to have too many to show!

Of course I love every session, and there are treasured images from every family I work with, but what is it about these adorable pig tails that had me pining to open these images of little E first?

 I could eat her up

Are you interested in having a truly unique holiday card this year?  Do you want to showcase your family or your kids in a special way that makes your friends oooh and aaah and ask you how ever you became so stylish and “with it”? 

Why not consider sending a holiday card this year with images of your children/family for friends and family to oogle over?

One day only, Monday November 17th, book your time slot for a 15 minute mini session for the purpose of creating the ultimate holiday greeting card to wrap up 2008!

Spaces will be limited, and are offered on a first come, first-served basis.

 This session date is reserved ONLY for holiday card creation sessions, and is not intended for clients who wish to have a full session, multiple clothing changes, backgrounds etc.

The session will take 15 minutes, and will feature one background and one clothing option.  Session fee is $125 (regular session $350), plus additional taxes.

Sessions will be booked on the hour and half hour between 9:30am and 2:30pm

Call now to reserve your space!

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this family many times over the years.   I first captured this family when they had just had their second daughter - we’ll call her “K” - her session took place when she was just 4 days old.  You may remember this image from the website or print materials (it is her mom’s favorite too!)

Well little K is growing up, despite my requests for her to stay little, and she brought along her big brother J, and her new little sister H!

Look how much she’s grown!

I asked mom a few little questions about her bunch, and here is what she had to say!

1. Without the obvious answer of “more work”, how is having three kids different from two?

Not enough arms for cuddles (all at the same time) - but a lot more love and laughter.

 2. Did you know you were expecting a girl?

During the ultrasound the technician told me that I was having a girl but her written report said that the baby was a boy.  We were thrilled to get H

3. What is one thing your middle child does that you will never tire of seeing/hearing?

K loves to sing as she plays.  I find it so endearing and I never tire of hearing her sweet voice!

4. What is the funniest thing your eldest child has ever done/said?

J did not want another sibling after K.  He said to me ”I guess I do not have a choice” - but he instantly fell in love with H when he met her at the hospital and asked to hold her.  To this day, H lights up in smiles when J enters a room.

5. The one thing you can’t start your day without

COFFEE!!

As always, I had a great time photographing this bunch - I just never tire of their spunkiness Always a pleasure!