You know that book…I know you do!  I remember reading it when I was pregnant with my first child and I gotta say I was a little dopey with respect to some of the changes that would occur… Especially once we got to the giving birth part.  But we won’t go there!

Anyway, Alliance Films is hosting a screening for their new movie “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” on Wednesday, May 16th at 7pm.  It looks hilarious and stars some of my favourite actors! And guess what?! I have 4 tickets to GIVE AWAY thanks to the good folks at Alliance Films!

So all you have to do, is leave a comment on the blog, make sure you’re available on that night and I’ll be drawing the winners on Tuesday, May 15th! There will be TWO WINNERS so that each person can bring a guest!

Pass the word on and I hope to see you there!
Shona xox

Um, wow!  I am beyond thrilled to announce that out of the thousands of images entered, my image came first in the Children’s Category of the NAPCP January 2012 International Competition!!  These are the kind of images that make my heart sing – taking something from the child/family/mother-to-be’s personality and running with it.  Add in incredible light and voila!  The complete gallery of winners can be viewed HERE.  There is lots of eye candy, so enjoy!

In related news, Maternity in the Market is ready to rock and roll for Sunday, May 27th.  You do not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity if you are due in June, July or August as your mini maternity session is complimentary when booking your Newborn Session.

Please contact Shona (info@shonareid.com) for details or to book your spring session!

Shona xox

Hi All!

I hope you’ve had a wonderful Easter long weekend and the wild daffodils and crocuses are getting you inspired for Spring   This is just a quick note for a couple of reasons:

1.  Maternity in the Market which was set to run this Saturday has been postponed until May.  Thank you to those who have booked for giving me this latitude!  Exact date TBA, but a Sunday will be much more beneficial to all involved.  AND, if you know of anyone who is pregnant and wanting a complimentary maternity session to add on to their newborn session, please let them know about this fantastic opportunity!  Mom-to-be must be due in June, July and or August.

2.  Keep watch on the Facebook Fanpage for a giveaway!  Not a fan yet?  No problem, just head on over and click like!

Enjoy!

Shona xo

Back in January I was lucky enough to fly out to the beautiful Canadian Rockies to attend Dana Pugh’s Short and Sweet Winter Retreat.  There’s pretty much no “bad time” to go to Canmore and when some of your closest friends in the world live there, it’s ALWAYS a great time!

This is the little “shack” where the retreat was held…yup, slummed it for a couple of days for sure!

It was so great to meet some photographers that I’ve known via online forums for years and to meet some new friends as well.   The weekend was inspiring and thought provoking…lets just say my head hurt after.

I couldn’t leave without capturing my friend’s children…they are so lovely and I just wanted to photograph their sweet, energetic and creative spirits.   I expect they will soar to great heights in their lives and I love them to bits!!

Have a wonderful week!

Shona x0

Wowa, for all you people out there that are obsessed with lists (like me), have I got a cool thing for you!  My colleague out in Calgary (Fresh Sugar’s Brandy Anderson), posted about this online list ap last week so I thought I’d give it a try (although I make lists, I also loose them…then become frustrated because I can’t remember what was on them and waste time like a hamster on a wheel – how’s that for a Friday morning visual!?).  It’s called TeuxDeux;  Isn’t the title just brilliant?

Here’s what I like about it:
-It’s online, so even I can’t lose it!
-You still get the satisfaction of crossing something off by double clicking (tapping) on it.
-You can leave your crossed off items on there or remove them.
-It’s for your desk top (free program), but you can purchase the ap for you’re iphone for $2.99 and the two are synced…booyah!
-If you don’t complete something that day, it automatically moves it over to the next day for you. Or, you can drag and drop it to the new completion day.
-There’s a “someday” list at the bottom. So you know stuff needs to get done, but you’re not sure exactly when you’re going to be able to do it? Put it there and you can move it up to a day when you’re ready

There’s tonnes of other nifty little things, but those are the highlights for me. Love it! I was using Google Tasks before and I liked it, but this is just so much more simple for me. Love, love, love!

Happy Friday & don’t forget to add Maternity in the Market to your TeuxDeux list! ~ Check out the 411 HERE

Shona xo

EDIT:  Oh!  Just figured out that if you need to edit something already on your list, you simply drag it up to the entry window, add/change what you need and then hit enter!  Is it sad that I’m THIS excited about a list making ap??

Maternity in the Market is back!  If you are expecting in May, June or July and you book your newborn session with Shona Reid Photography, you can have a fabulous complimentary mini-maternity session in the beautiful Byward Market!  The date is set for April 14, 2012 (exact location and times TBA) and is for Mom & Dad’s-to-be *only*.   Contact Shona for complete details!

This lovely family contacted me to have their family photos taken as their youngest was jetting off to teach in Asia…How exciting!!!  I had to giggle at the information sheet when they wrote that there would be “5 adults and a cat”!  He was a lovely wee thing, but didn’t particularly like posing…until I discovered he was extremely interested in my flash reflection and was following my every move once I popped that sucker on!  So cute!

Enjoy your Spring Break!

Shona xox

When Mom greeted me at the door, I almost dropped my camera…I tell ya, these women who look like they stepped out of a magazine just weeks after giving birth put me to shame!    Seriously though, this Mama was absolutely glowing and her eyes…wowsers…I can see where her beautiful wee girl got those beautiful peepers from!

This session was so calm and relaxing, the time just whipped by!  She’s a lucky little girl…her parents just adore her!  Congratulations again!

Shona xox

This is one of those ideas that are so simple, but so cool…I wish I had thought of it, but:

a.  my head is non-stop photography, kids and home reno’s;

b. my Mom did my grade 8 sewing project as she was disgusted by my inadequacies…we got an A

Check out these cute “Door Jammers” via Rosefields Market on Etsy!  They’re designed to open and close doors quietly so as not to wake baby.  Super cute and practical!  They’re only $8 USD with free shipping in the States (or $3 to Canada) and they come in a bunch of colours/styles.  Love ‘em!

Till next time,

Shona

What a night!  Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of photographing the ZK28 Power Play (red) & 4 on 4 (white) wine launch at the Empire Grill in Ottawa’s beautiful Byward Market.  You can see the product shots that I photographed prior to the event HERE.  It was an exciting event as Ottawa Senators forward, Zenon Konopka launched his two new wines (in partnership with Palatine Hills Estates) while supporting Stop Concussions.

This amazing online resource was initiated by former Philadelphia Flyers captain, Keith Primeau and former European professional hockey player, Kerry Goulet.  “The main goal of this organization is to raise the awareness on concussions and the impact they are having on our youth today.  Also to raise the awareness of the impact of putting players, in any sport, back into the game too early.” (www.stopconcussions.com)  Both gentlemen were in attendance and it was an honour to meet them.

The martini bar and food were delicious and Vin-Aire aeration systems enhanced the red wine.  In addition, there were many high profile names in the sporting/community world in attendance.  Did I drop that I got to hold an Olympic Medal?  Why yes, yes, I did

But as you can see, it wasn’t all work…I did manage to get a left hook on Mr. Konopka’s chin by then end of the night   That’s as close as I EVER want to get on this NHL power-house’s bad side!!

Thank you for inviting me to take part in this fabulous and worthwhile event.  Best of luck!

Shona xo