Oujo @ 8 days:: Ajax_Markham Newborn Photographer Petra King
Translation... Princess! That she was! Dainty, perfect and a cry that gives you shivers! :) Don't be mistaken, this little one makes her prescence known! It was such a pleasure to travel up to Markham yesterday for this session. Mai/Ken it was wonderful to see you both again. You have a beautiful complete family. Two adorable little boys and now a daughter. Something tells me she is going to be the fiesty one in the family! :0
Introducing Mika! I am sure you will agree with me, she is absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy mom and dad...
do's and don'ts of stealing images from your photographer:: Ajax_Durham Region Petra King Photography
I get asked a lot by both photographers and clients what my policy is on letting my clients post their images to their blogs and facebook account. I am more than willing to have clients post their sneak peaks on Facebook or Blogs etc. It shows me that they truly love their images! I usually will offer to my clients a few of the sneaks from our session and encourage my clients to use them for their profile. It is an awesome word of mouth tool and great exposure as well. Here are a few do’s and don’ts that you should think about when reposting your images:
1) DO ask your photographer what their specific policy is on taking pictures off of their blogs. Some photographers encourage it and some don’t allow it. If this is important to you this is something you should ask BEFORE you hire your photographer!
2) DO include your photographer’s name and website under the images (a link would be super nice!). That’s just the polite thing to do 
3) DON’T crop out their logo. Unless you have paid for the digital negatives don’t alter the files in anyway. Most photographers use their blogs to advertise their work and do so as a courtesy to give their clients a sneak peek. If a client crops out the logo then how will other people know who took the picture?
4) DON’T edit the picture in any way. Taking the pictures is only half of a photographers job. The other half is editing. If you think you can do a better job or want to edit out some of your wrinkles or use selective coloring please don’t show and/or tell your photographer. That is super insulting. If you don’t like your photographers editing enough to want to edit it yourself than maybe you need to find another photographer next year.
5) DON’T try to print from the files on the blog. The images that I upload to my blog are too small to be printed in a 4×6 size. It’s not cool to invest in a maternity/newborn/family session and then print the images off of the blog and not pay for prints. Make sure you know how much the prints cost before the session to avoid sticker shock. Same goes for scanning prints that you already bought. Not cool! Same goes for f printing images off of my blog. It makes me cringe when I see them FRAMED in their homes with my logo still on there!
*I have been fortunate so far to have clients who are very respectful and thoughtful when reposting my images. You are all awesome so thank you!
Definately some great points here to think about. Funny but yes it does happen! Photographers work very hard at what they do. We LOVE what we do and are more than happy to share it with other's. However we need to be paid for our work as well. Another WONDERFUL read can be found HERE.
Happy reading!
Canvas and the contest winner!! :: Ajax_Durham Region_Petra King Photography
I am finally getting around to doing some personal prep for the holidays! Slowly getting there alhtough this year I vowed NOT to leave things to the last minute ;) So for those of you who follow me on twitter or Facebook thank you and sorry for my excitement lately. My "TO DO List" is dwindling down yeehaw!
I have been anxiously awaiting this canvas to come and when it did I fell in love all over again! I LOVE my vendors! You guys rawk! You will most likely remember this family from not that long ago! Check out the canvas that arrived yesterday for them! It's dark and dull and windy here today...gotta love those tree lights in the background. If only you could hear the music to go along with it ;)
10 x20 gallery wrap canvas
1 3/4" width, side view
Rear view and hook attached ( ready to hang)
Last but not least, the winner of the 1st Annual Small Business Show/Sale is...........
Gail Jordan!!!
Woohoo congrats Gail. You have won a session with Petra King Photography! Please check your inbox for more details and information!
Thanks everyone who entered, it was fun and hope to meet you all again soon!
All the best,
Petra
Welcome December! :: Ajax_Durham Region_Maternity_Newborn Photographer Petra King
A special thanks to all who came out yesterday for the show! It was awesome meeting you all. A huge thanks to my girl J...you are awesome. I love ya! So many cool new peeps I met and networking. Looking forward to the future! For those that entered into the draw!! Stay tuned I'll be annoucing the winner over the next 48 hours! The winner will be notified via email so be sure to check those inbox's!
That's a wrap for tonight! Must get some personal Christmas cards done. I'll post our's later on, I just LOVE how they turned out!
On a final note, if you are expecting or about to have a baby and need a session, please book as early as possible. If at all possible, please contact me before you have the baby so that we can make sure to schedule a date for you within the first 2 weeks of life.
Chat soon...love,
P
Goodbye November:: Ajax_Durham Region_Maternity_Family Photographer Petra King
Okay so this month flew by! Fall is one of the busiest seasons for photographers but I am always amazed at how fast the weeks go by. I haven't even started my own Christmas shopping (ok I lied, the family overseas is just about done and posted) But I cringe at the thought of the malls this time of year. You can almost slowly feel your stress level elevating at the very thought ;) Galleries are compelted, so Pam..check your inbox and enjoy!
This weekend I'll be at the 1st Annual Small Business Sale/Show out in Oshawa! It's FREE so come on out and check out what the vendors have for you. Very excited and hope to see you there! Lot's of cool wares and products so come on out.
Lastly..Happy American Thanksgiving to all my awesome US friends. Hope everyone enjoyed the day with family and loved ones.
Chat soon,
P
Christmas Update:: Ajax_Durham Region_Newborn_Maternity_Family Photographer Petra King
Hi everyone, It's been a little while since I blogged last, but I need to get a post out ;) I can't believe that November is almost done! Seriously? This month has gone by so fast.
Just wanted to let you know of the cutoff date for orders. The cutoff date is December 12th. In order to gaurantee your prints,canvas and custom products in time for Christmas, all orders must be recieved before November 30th!! As per norm, orders must be paid in full in order to process. You can now pay via email money transfer! Super easy and saves on a stamp and envelope ;) Contact me for more details ;)
So tomorrow is a FUN day for me..my birthday! The big 35! Yeehaw. This honestly is the BEST time of my life. I LOVE what I am doing and all those wonderful supporters and fans, both friends and family. As a special thanks, I will be offering a BEAUTIFUL 10x20 Gallery Wrap Canvas with ANY session booked over the next 48 hours!! Sale ends Tuesday morning at 9am!!! To book your session please email me at petraking@rogers.com ;)
Don't forget to come on out to the 1st Annual Small Business Show Sunday November 29th. Click HERE for details! The show is FREE, FREE parking and some samples to test out too! Awesome ideas for your Christmas list ;)
A New Year comes New Pricing. As of Jan 1st 2010 I will be changing and raising our pricing and package's. If you are interested in booking a session or have Petra King Photography help you welcome or introduce a newborn or pregnancy or celebrate your family at our 2009 rates, now is the time to book!!
Gift Certificates are also available and make a wonderful surprise for anyone. Gift wrapped and ready to go! Share the love!
Till next time...
Love,
P