Give them as gifts or use them for your family! Your gift certificate comes in a beautiful leather style album enclosed in a sturdy black gift box.

Step 1 – Choose your gift certificate

A.    Exclusive portrait session plus one 8×10 portrait (reg. $250) – $149

B.    Framed 10×20 Artistic Collage, Exclusive Portrait Session, plus
one 8×10 portrait  (reg. $530) – $299

Step 2 – Choose your gift wrap

We will wrap your gift in your choice of Red, Green, Gold or Silver gift wrap, and finish it with a beautiful holiday bow.

Or, call us for a gift tailored just for you!

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Holiday Cards – Choose your style

Receive 24 holiday photo cards FREE  with every portrait session.

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Purchase custom designed ornament cards. These two sided ornament holiday cards are sure to be a big hit with your friends and family. 24 cards – $99

Eduardo is a fabulous photographic artist who has specialized in creating relationship portraits for over 23 years. Margie is a talented photographer and designer working in children’s portraiture and commercial photography.

Both Margie & Eduardo will continue to offer you the same high quality and uniquely creative approaches that they have become so well know for. They will now raise the bar in photography by offering new and creative techniques from their combined vision.

“We are excited about this new venture and are looking forward to offering new products and services that will enhance the vision and quality of our work.”

The new studio and brand, Timevision Portrait Boutique, will remain at our current location in the heart of Port Credit with easy access from major highways. Operating hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturdays by special appointment only. Our telephone number will remain the same Please check this web site for upcoming announcements of exciting new concepts in photography.

Sincerely,

Margie & Eduardo

Q. The first week or two after birth is such a hard adjustment time for parents.  Why does  photography have to be in these 1st two weeks?
A. With three young children of my own, I absolutely know how difficult those first few weeks can be!  But, ironically, it’s because that time is so difficult that newborn portraits are so important to many people.  As families are struggling to adjust, that fleeting new stage is so easily forgotten. Newborns change dramatically in the first weeks of life.  When they are first born, they are able to bend and curl into these sweet little poses, mimicking how they lived inside the womb.  They sleep in such a deep sleep that sometimes it is impossible to wake them up.  And, they have that precious, brand-new look that reminds us of the miracle of birth.   All these amazing characteristics will begin to disappear forever after just a few short weeks. The goal is to capture this extremely fleeting stage in your baby’s life.  It is a session centered around capturing the beauty and newness of this tiny little miracle that you have brought into the world.

Q.  My friend just has some great Christmas pictures done of her family.  She said the photographer does newborns too.  Would she be a good choice?
A. Maybe. Maybe not.  The fact that your friend had a positive experience with this photographer is definitely a plus! However, newborn photography is its own special breed of photography. And it’s not for every photographer. I’ve done every other kind of portraits – kids, families, seniors, weddings – and I can say that, in comparison, newborn photography requires a completely different learning curve and skill set than the other types of photography. The most important thing you can do as a consumer is to look specifically at their newborn portfolio.  Just because someone is an awesome photographer, doesn’t mean they are an awesome newborn photographer.

Q.  There seem to be a lot of photographers who say they “specialize” in newborns. Should I just look for the one with the best prices?
A. Price is always at the forefront of any consumers mind, but you have to remember the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” Going with the least expensive photographer is not a good way to determine who will take your baby’s portraits. Most often the least expensive photographer is also the least experienced photographer. You have to remember, this photographer will be handling, posing, and soothing your baby. It’s not just about taking the pictures, it’s making sure you are working with someone who a) knows how to appropriately handle newborns in general, b) considers the safety of your baby first and c) will provide you with a beautiful final product. Usually new and inexpensive photographers do not meet the above criteria.

Q.  What should I look for in a newborn photographer?
A. The most important thing is for you to look through their portfolio for certain criteria.
1.  The pictures should be classic and timeless in nature. These portraits will hopefully be an heirloom you will pass on to future generations.  Pictures that show off the latest fads such as           vignetting, textured backgrounds, and selective coloring (when all of the picture is black and white except for one small part that remains in color) – will look dated in a few years.
2.  The baby should be the focus of the portraits. When you look through the pictures, ask yourself “What is the first thing I notice?”  Are you marveling at how precious the baby is, or finding yourself distracted amidst scenes of fake flowers, huge headbands, tutus, stuffed animals etc.? Often, the less “stuff” or props that are in the pictures, the better the photographer is.  They have the ability to skillfully pose your baby so that he is the sole focus of your portraits.
3.  The baby should look comfortable, relaxed, and peaceful in the portraits. As in all portraits, the facial expression is very important.  Newborns are so pliable and can be put into all kinds of amazing positions in their first couple weeks of life.  They are positions that might look uncomfortable to us, but actually are quite comfortable to the baby as they mimic how they were positioned in the womb. A skilled photographer will be able to pose the baby tucked with their feet up by their chin, accompanied by a peaceful, sleepy – even sometimes smiling face.

Q.  Is there anything else that is helpful for me to know?
A. Some photographers do sessions at your home, while some have you come to their studio.  These things are usually just a personal preference of the photographer, and if the photographer is good at what she does, one of these isn’t better than another.

Q.  I’m pregnant now – when should I schedule my session? A. Most photographers will tell you it’s best to schedule your session while you are still pregnant!  The more notice they have, the better for both of you.  Because your baby’s due date is generally unpredictable, photographers will reserve a time-frame for you.  They know they can then only schedule a limited number of sessions around that time.  If you wait until after the baby is born to contact a photographer, they might not have room in their schedules on such short notice. Additionally, when you contact a photographer when you are still pregnant, it is one less thing you have to worry about doing after your baby is born.  And, you have the ability to get to know the photographer more, and share any ideas you have for your portrait session. You have created a special miracle, a beautiful baby unlike any other.  Contact a  photographer to capture this precious stage in your baby’s life so that you will never forget it.   They will be pictures you will cherish forever; portraits that will become heirlooms.

** Photographers: This information was provided as a courtesy to other photographers by (Bonnie Ingraham / www.cbportraits.com) . You are welcome to post this information to your website.  As always, please link credit back to Bonnie Ingraham.

(please pass this on to your friends)
This draw takes place on facebook

Here’s how to enter:
Send us a photo of your child(ren), family or something about your pregnancy.
They must not be professional photos, just your favorite snaps.

Email them to studio@portraitboutique.ca
Include your name, phone, email address, and what type of session
you want to win (Maternity, Newborn, Children or Family)

We will be accepting your email entries until Friday June 10th, 2011.
Voting will begin Saturday June 11th (and will close 10:00pm Thursday June 16th).
The winner will be announced on this page Friday morning on June 17, 2011
Good Luck!

How to vote: (pass this on to your friends and family)

STEP 1.
Like us on facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portrait-Boutique/205646746123935

The first step is important because if you do not click “Like” for our page,
you will not see a “Like” button under your images and will not be able to vote.

STEP 2.
Go to photos and select the “Portrait Session Give Away” album.
Click on the picture you want to vote on.
Make sure only the picture you want to vote on is showing.
Click “Like” and you’re done. Your vote is counted.

PLEASE NOTE: Only people who have clicked “Like”
for our page will be able to vote on the pictures so please let everyone know
they need to “Like” the page first in order to “Like” the
picture and vote for the picture.

The picture with the most “Likes” wins!
It’s a numbers game so tell everyone to vote for your picture.
Send this information to all your friends, family and co-workers.
You may also print out a little note for them.
This is a great draw, valued at over $759.
Our response for our last draw at the Baby Time Show was so huge,
we decided to run another draw. Everyone just loved it.

Only one vote per person will be counted.

THE PRIZE
An exclusive portrait session plus a gorgeous Gallery-Wrap Canvas Art Panel to adorn the walls of your home – VALUE – $759