Thank you to all of the new and familiar faces!
To my loyal and wonderful clients that come back to see me! Thank you for taking part in this years fall mini sessions. I am so grateful to the many families that have chosen to come back and see me each year! For some this will be the 10th year they are doing photos with me. Families I have watched grow and thrive and some I met at only 5 days old now 10 years! I love seeing these beautiful little faces. I am very grateful to be able to work with your families and I appreciate your business so much. From showing me the photos that hang inside your homes to the sharing of these moments on social media and more than anything the sharing of my business with your own family and friends. Thank you. I am so very very grateful. You have helped me and my family grow a small passion into a thriving business now celebrating its 11th year. From the bottom to the top of this heart, thank you.
To the new families and couples who are coming to see me this year for the first time, thank you. I love meeting new people and photographing new faces! I know there are so many other talented photographers you could have chosen to mark these moments. I'm so happy you arrived here. I will do my absolute best to go above and beyond expectations for all of my clients new and returning. I am grateful you are here and can't wait to meet you!
My goal is to provide you with a really easy experience. Family photos you don't suffer through but instead feel easy. I want you to hang these photos on your walls in your homes and when you look at them know that in those moments you felt happy. No pretending but instead experiencing a few moments of silly, of smiles and of closeness. Because to capture sincere happiness is above all else the most valuable thing I can offer you.
Location : 2950 Courtice Road, Courtice
Behind the Courtice community centre forest and trails. This community centre is located on Courtice road not far from Nash road. It's a great place for colour and offers a variety of areas that work well on sunny and shady days. Typically this area is quiet and there is enough space to be able to capture some different looks for those returning to this place from a previous year.
Fall is prime picture time and most families favourite time of year for annual photography. Different times in the month of October can bring different experiences in colour and temperature. We all want the most colour possible with peek timing and the right temperature. We also need this peek time scheduled around nap, dinner time, events and soccer.... You can understand what I mean I think right?? There is only so much October to go around lol. That being said, there is no one time that is the best time. Fall can change like the direction of the wind. Colour can peek late, start early or get washed away by one good rain fall and wind storm. What doesn't change is the experience that goes into making a beautiful photo work in any situation!
Arrival
When you arrive please make your way behind the community centre towards the large maple trees and found behind the soccer field. Please do not park behind the community centre as this is a no parking zone. Please be sure to park in the main lot in front of the centre. Each session is roughly 30 minutes. In this time we will exchange information for your session, answer any questions you may have and take care of payment. Most importantly in this time we will capture some fab photos!
Please be sure to arrive on time. Sessions are back to back so there is no time between each session and 30 minutes is the amount of time given to each and every family. Sessions are kept to a firm 30 minute time mark as I want to be sure that everyone has the appropriate time for their session. Please be respectful in arriving on time, I want to be able to capture the best photos possible for you! Feel free to arrive a few minutes early if that is easier for you. I know getting out of the house... with clean kids, socks on, no stains, hair brushed and no grass stains or spaghetti faces isn't easy. I live it every day lol. I just want to make sure you have the full use of your session time is all ;)
Rain
In the event that it is calling for rain. Wait and check the weather the day of, feel free to keep in touch and touch base about a reschedule if needed. Do not go by the weeks or days ahead forecast. This typically changes often and I have found is not reliable until about the day before or day of. Please email ashley@ashleytoppingphotography to confirm a reschedule due to rain. In the event it does rain on your scheduled date then sessions will be canceled and I will advise at least 1-2 hours before the session has set to begin.
In the event that it is calling for rain. Wait and check the weather the day of, feel free to keep in touch and touch base about a reschedule if needed. Do not go by the weeks or days ahead forecast. This typically changes often and I have found is not reliable until about the day before or day of. Please email ashley@ashleytoppingphotography to confirm a reschedule due to rain. In the event it does rain on your scheduled date then sessions will be canceled and I will advise at least 1-2 hours before the session.
Package Information
30 Minute fall mini session
15 digital high resolution images
Edited & print ready with print release
Digital download link
Sessions for up to 6 subjects
200$
Editing time and digital download
Once I have uploaded your images to your images gallery you will receive a link with your full gallery. From this link you and your family can select your favourite 15 images for me to edit. Choose your favourites or send a msg with your selections. Whatever is easier for you. From there I will get to work. Your photos will take 2-3 weeks for completion from your session date. The sooner you choose, the faster I can get started on the editing process. Once finished I'll send a new link with your completed images all polished and ready for your to enjoy. There is only one button to download and each photo is sized specifically for any standard printing of 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 & 11x14. Please be sure to provide your email address so I can send you your photo link! If you find there are too many images to choose, you are of course welcome to purchase any additional images at $10 each.
Payment
Payment is accepted for your session in cash $200 and EMT is also accepted.
HST is applicable to all sessions and EMT can be sent to ashley@ashleytoppingphotography.com -Total $226
Clothing suggestions
Clothing is such a personal choice and preference. What one might love another may not. It's important to choose your clothing according to your own personal family preferences and style. With that being said some families are easy going and do need a little direction. I am more than happy to make some suggestions and helpful tips that can help create a cohesive look while adding just the right pop to your family photography.
Helpful clothing tips
Wear comfortable easy to move clothes.
Be able to both sit down and stand comfortably.
When choosing a skirt or dress, be sure you are able to sit comfortably while not showing your undergarments.
Choose clothing colours that compliment fall colours. Deep reds, oranges, yellows, Navy, deep purples, dark greens. All of these just add to the colours already here in the fall and will help make your photos pop!
Dress for the weather. If its cool please dress in layers, sweaters or anything that keeps you cozy and looking your best! Some days in October are warm and most are chilli. Please be sure to dress for the temperature.
Keep Kleenex in your pocket for the littles, a clean nose is best.
Try to avoid everyone wearing the same thing. It can be cute to match a little but try not to choose to all wear the same things. Instead compliment each other by choosing one colour and compliment it with a few shades. Another great way to use colour and pattern is by selecting a couple of colours and adding neutrals.
Covid Safety
Covid safety and the health of both your family and mine is of the upmost importance. If you are sick, have a cold or think you may have been exposed to Covid 19 or someone who has please do not attend your session. Please cancel and rebook for another time. It is our social responsibility to keep each other safe. For screening and questions regarding Covid 19 please visit this link. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/index.html
Contact information
ashley@ashleytoppingphotography.com
https://www.ashleytoppingphotography.com
905-914-8605
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