Mommy and Me Mini’s 2018

 

Mommy and Me story time minis!

 

 

 

Every year we have made some magical mommy memories.

 

 

 

And this year will be no different!

 

This year we will be setting up a cozy outdoor bed in the apple orchard, under the gorgeous blossoms for moms and their kids to snuggle and enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

And lets not forget, we want to meet grandma! All the moms and all the kids should come!!

 

 

And becasue I can, I will be bringing our Mommy and kid matching Tutus!

 

 

Lets get to it!

 

 

When: April 28th, 29th, & May 6th

Place to be: The Historical Stewart Farm House 13723 Crescent Road Surrey BC

Where: 13723 Crescent Road
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Arrival Time: Please arrive only 5-10 mins prior to your shoot time given booking. Late arrivals will cut into your session time. Please note if you do arrive early to be respectful of the clients in session. Kids can be distracted quite easily by on lookers and other children. So a mindful distance is appreciated :)

Session time: 20 mins

Cost $195.00 with 7 selects included. PLEASE bring a $2 donation per person for the Farm House, I will be matching all donations, its always nice for us to give back to our amazing city and preserve its fine history :)

 

 

Are you a single Super Hero? I mean Mom? Or do you know one?? Lets give them a GIFT!!

I’d like to give a shout out to all my Single Mommas!! Single Moms will receive a 10% discount. Please let Tara know when booking! If you know a single mom who can not afford a session with her kids, I would love to help you sponsor this rad lady! When you are booking, let us know you would like to sponsor another deserving mom, and we will share the cost with you! 

Please make sure you send us their information we can send them a lovely gift card with a message from you explaining that you have gifted them this session and we can take care of booking them in! This is on an honour system.

No one will have to prove income or single hood.  So I ask that when you are booking two sessions for you and your single momma, please consider that sessions are limited, and this is not Buy 1, get 1 1/2 off. This is you and I giving a gift. Being a single mom myself, I also have kids who need shoes too, and each session that I gift with you is one session less then I can take on…. wait, maybe someone should buy me one!! :P

 

Sessions Include: A full viewing gallery of the best photos and your choice of 7 edited images (more images available for purchase when viewing gallery is sent) delivered High Res, via downloadable gallery to your email address, all images are focusing on mothers/grandmothers/children, immediate families only please. Groups of up to 5 members per session. If you are planning to get aunty and cousins involved please inquire as to how you may book back to back sessions. *note, these are not family sessions, no dads please :) Just cutie pie little boys allowed!

 

 

 

Attire: Recommended attire for kids and mommy’s is casual yet not TOO casual. NO sweat pants and old tennis shoes, moms leave your lulu’s at home! If you are getting in the Tutu, dont forget the tops and bottoms!!

Think, cute, trendy, and comfortable YES you can go a little matchy match, its allowed.

(keep reading below….)

 

 

AS A SPECIAL THANK YOU!!! You moms who book a Mommy and Me session will be entreated to WIN AMAZING treats for your GARDEN!!

Peace Arch Nursery is super excited to give some special moms some special gifts! So everyone who books a Mommy and Me mini, and one of out Flower Shop Mini Sessions coming up, are all entered to win $100 SHOPPING SPREE! We will do a live draw on MOTHERS DAY!!

Our Flower Shop Mini session (coming soon) are always with the best fresh flowers donated by Peace Arch Nursery!

I am so happy to be supported by local growers right here in our amazing city. They haves over 35 acres of land in the Greater Vancouver area. Not only to I love them, but so does most of ALL local retailers including Costco!! So save a few bucks and go support the actual local buisness who grows those amazing flowers here!! Give that money to your neighbours and not the big box retailers! All bedding plants and hanging baskets are grown locally by them! They have friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist you every step of the way. Unlike other nurseries I have been to Peace Arch staff are there ready to help you select the right plants for your garden, providing you with the right tools and advice to maintain a thriving garden!

They even go as far as LOADING YOUR PURCHASES!! I love how they look after the little things :) Like supporting YOU local moms!

There will ALSO be a second $100 Shopping Spree for everyone who heads over to Peace Arch Nursery Facebook page and LIKE their page and leaves a comment of appreciation! Make sure to link my page so I know who to enter into the draw! If you have gone there before, then please also leave a review! 

Draws will be made on MOTHERS DAY!

PLEASE READ THESE BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS!! It makes your booking process SO much faster and simple :)

Booking Info: To book please email bookings@lisamariephotography.ca

When booking please (COPY AND PASTE) use the template below in your email as it makes it so much faster to get everyone booked:

-Preferred date:

-Preferred time:

-Number of Children:

-Ages of Children:

-Contact Phone number for the day of session (cell phone is best):

-Would you Like a Sneak Peek on Facebook posted?

-Would you Like a Sneak Peek on Facebook posted?

-Is Lisa allowed to use your images for future ads or her web site just like this one?

-Is there any special needs or concerns you have re your children that we can assist with?

*And of course, please include any questions you have! *

If the email you are emailing from is not your prefered contact email please indicate your preferred contact email. If you already have a PASS account set up let us know that email address (then all your albums stay together under one account) and we can see your choices once you have picked them.

Please also include a Second date/time option if possible

 

 

Disclaimer:

Mini sessions are in no way guaranteed. You are given 15 mins with Lisa only. Lisa makes every effort to work with your family and kids, but she can not be responsible for members who are not cooperating/smiling for photos, this includes fussy babies, toddlers who will not pose, teens who are stinky and miserable husbands. Please also note anyone saying, “oh but you can just photoshop that right?” will get a pinch :D

Mini session can run a little behind at times, if you are waiting for your session to start. Yes these are quick session times, but as you can imagine with up to 24 slots in a day, and between 24-72 kids, babies and toddlers coming and going the unexpected can and does happen. Please be patient and do not interrupt the current session. We are all moms, dads, and guardians, we all know that things happen. Please allot at least an extra 30 mins before you need to be anywhere else after your session time. Thank-you for your understanding.

Lisa Marie’s personal tips for successful sessions with kids!

A few days leading up to the session practice taking photos with your kids! But DO NOT make it a chore. Just have FUN with it. Show them the photos immediately. DO NOT make them pose. DO NOT make them say CHEESE. Encourage silly faces and sad faces and PLAY. BE IN THE PHOTOS with them and be silly!!! If you can, have the camera or your phone on mirror so your kids, babies and toddlers can see themselves in the frame.

YES- You can bring treats and bribes for children to earn during any portrait session. (Husbands love fruit snacks too!) PLEASE DO NOT give your kids “treats and bribes” prior to the session, these are magic weapons and to be used when necessary and when EARNED! DO NOT give your children anything that you can not take away from them. Please just keep this in mind when you are booking mini sessions. All finished photos will receive editing, but not retouching or extreme measures such as “swapping heads” ;), please make sure your kids are TATTOO free (big pet peeve lol)

 

 

XO Lisa Marie & Co.

Please note that our turn around time is approximately 2-3 weeks but sometimes longer if we are very busy or there is unforeseen cicomstances. Holiday themes are always delivered prior to the holiday but not guarenteed. Lisa is full time shooting several days a week, a momma, and unlike some other companies, each image is edited very carefully by Lisa Marie. This does take time, so if you are unable to accept the turn around times, then its best you let us know if there is a special circumstance so we can let you know if we can get them to you sooner. This may mean that you need to find another photographer, but we will do our best to accommodate you :)*