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Las Vegas, Nevada – Editoral

Anna — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:14:20 +0000

Throughout the years I have had amazing opportunities to travel with my photography business and I was thrilled when I found out I would be traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada this past March. I had never been to Las Vegas and if I could be honest I was a little nervous about going, since you hear so many stories about ‘What happens in Vegas…’.

First things first, find a travel companion who has been before. At least once a year I travel to a large photography conference to improve my skills, refresh and rejuvenate. Last February I traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana for the Imaging Conference and met the fabulous Jen Osojnicki from Massachusetts. We stuck together and she showed me the side of New Orleans I would never have seen on my own, outside the hotel room and conference centre. Jen took me to the Garden district and to Bourbon Street and I will forever be thankful that we met one early morning on the shuttle. We discussed attending a different conference for 2013, WPPI, it is always held in Las Vegas and I was thankful that Jen had been before. Although our flights were scheduled to arrive minutes apart mine was delayed for a few hours so I arrived just after midnight on the weekend of the time change, so really, it was 4am for me!

Jen and I headed out early for some classes but we made sure to take in a few sights of Las Vegas as well. Since we left snow behind us we made the most of unseasonably hot days in Vegas. We even spent an hour or two by the pool for lunch one afternoon. I came home refreshed with new ideas, new techniques and a completely different view of Las Vegas than the one I had imagined.

Enjoy a few images from that trip and a huge thank you to Jen for being my travel companion. We had lots of fun, lots of laughs and have set our sights on our next adventure in 2014.

Welcome 2013 – #Blissdom13 Conference – Dallas Texas

Anna — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:23:17 +0000

What an amazing year 2012 was for Anna Epp Photography. I have lots of images to share with you all over the course of the next few weeks. As October became increasingly busy I was looking forward to a quiet November and as all things seem to go these days November turned out to be just as busy as October so I looked ahead to the end of December and the break that I take with my family to celebrate the holidays. Much needed and well deserved we all took the time to spend it mostly together, relaxing and being thankful for all that 2012 brought us.

As we start off 2013 I can’t help but be excited as there are so many amazing things are in store for the coming year. The first one that I would like to share with you is that I will not only be attending Blissdom ’13 in Dallas, Texas this year, but I will be appearing as a speaker. I have photographed the last three Blissdom Canada Conferences in Toronto and attended Blissdom ’12 last year in Nashville, Tennessee as a Communty Leader in Photography. Blissdom is best described as a Conference about finding your Bliss, but it is so much more. If you are a blogger, photographer, writer this is a conference for you. It is definitely geared more towards women but there are always a few men in attendance.

The conference is set up with four Tracks: Business, Life Development, Writing and Photography and within these tracks are sessions to help you grow, rejuvinate and inspire. I spent most of my time last year in the Photography Track as that is my niche and I learned so much from the speakers that I came home fully inspired for the year ahead. A direct quote from the Blissdom site may sum it up better than I could:

“The four BlissDom ’13 tracks, Business, Writing, Life Development, and Photography, touch upon key aspects of our everyday lives, from our work to our leisure.

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to expand your brand, a writer searching for your authentic voice, a photographer hoping to create beautiful works, or just need to remember how to dream big…our tracks not only have something for everyone, they all have something for YOU.”

Photos by Danielle Lynn Photography

My Session will be more of a workshop as I will be bringing my Rock Your Camera class to Blissdom’13. This session is for those of you who own a DSLR and don’t actually know how to use it beyond leaving it Automatic. If you love your DSLR on AUTO, you will love it more once you find out how to use ISO, Aperature and Shutter Speed. Whether you own a Nikon a Canon or a Sony, the principles will be the same. I will explain why you would want to be able to change these settings and make sure that you know where to change them in your camera. If you just got your camera and have barely touched it, bring it with you! Don’t be shy, by the time you leave Dallas you will have filled up a memory card and will be well on your way to taking some fabulous photos.

In addition to my session I will also be hosting the Thursday Photowalk this year. This is for anyone with a camera, whether it is a DSLR, SLR, Point and Shoot or the phone in your camera (#iPhoneography) if you will be at the Gaylord Texan on Thursday during the day you can join us as we capture the gorgeous facility that will be hosting us this year. More details on time and where to meet will be available closer to the conference date.

I look forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting lots of new people in Dallas!

M Family – Ottawa Family Photographer

Anna — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:42:45 +0000

Every once in a while you meet a family that reminds you of every single reason you are a photographer. The M Family gets to hold the honour of that this year. I received a phone call from a friend from High School (I wanted to say old friend, but really, we aren’t old, so lets just say young friend from High School), I photographed her daughters sweet sixteen last year and she wanted to let me know she had passed my name along to one of her friends. I was thrilled with the phone call as I love recommendations and a friend of a friend, how great is that? Fast forward a day or so and I hear from the M Family, I am asked if I can swing by for a photo session, I let them know my really tight schedule for October and wonder if we can even make it happen. I offer up an early morning session and am thrilled that it can be done.

A gorgeous October morning, so warm I am still in my beloved skorts from Summer and there is even a little fog on the river. Fog is good and bad, good because we get gorgeous light, bad because you miss all the amazing colours in the trees across the river. But, we must forge ahead as time of the essence. I arrive and meet this amazing family and right away we clicked and I was reminded of exactly why I became a photographer. Those moments in time.

I want to share with you the M Family.

Thank you so much for inviting me to your home and sharing this special time with your family. I enjoyed every minute and I look forward to summer photos on your beach and a huge BBQ, which I may sneak in a camera for just to capture the amazing location. And thank you for reminding me why I chose to do what I do.

The D Family – The Barn – Stittsville Family Photographer

Anna — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:35:53 +0000

Another fabulous family at The Barn from last weekend. This is the second in a set of good friends who entrusted me with their family photos. I think I said it in my last post that next to photographing family, close friends is the next hardest thing for me. I have to say that we sure did have a lot of fun with this one. Twin boys who are three and their older brother who is five, can you just imagine hanging out with them on a weekend? Mom and Dad are my true heroes. I know that the younger years are hard with boys this close in age, but I know that in a few years they will have grown up to be fabulous men who will be nothing but helpful to Mom and Dad. In the meantime, get a load of their cuteness.

A huge thank you to the D Family for having me photograph your family, I look forward to another few years down the road so we can see how much the boys have changed.

If you would like to book a session at The Barn, there are still a couple of spots open for the October 14th Mini-Sessions. Once those are filled, and the weather turns cold sessions at The Barn will not be available again until next year, so don’t delay. Contact me today to book your session.

Family sessions not at The Barn are also available, a few dates left in late November and early 2013. Gift Certificates can be purchased for the holidays, perfect gifts for under the tree.

First Look at The Barn – Stittsville Family Photographer

Anna — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:38:40 +0000

I am so excited to share some images from a session I had a The Barn last weekend. The M Family is an amazing family and I feel honored to be asked to capture their amazing smiles and beauty. I think that next to photographing family, photographing some of your closest friends is one of the hardest things to do. Mrs M and I are quite good friends and travel partners so when I was asked to capture their family, I was not only honored but I had a short case of the nerves. Once they arrived at The Barn, all those nerves went away and we had a great time. Children are drawn to The Barn despite the fact that it never housed animals, it was used as a Grist Mill. There is just something about being in a building that is over 200 years old.

Thank you again to the M Family, for being such fabulous subjects and allowing me to capture how amazing you all are.

Stay tuned … more sessions from The Barn coming soon…

Sweet Baby B – Ottawa Newborn Photographer

Anna — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:18:05 +0000

Let me introduce the newest member of an amazing Ottawa family. I first met them almost three years ago when I photographed their first born and here we are again 10 days after the arrival of their second baby and she is just as sweet as her Sister. We had a wonderful time snuggling her up and capturing the beauty of her first few days in the world. Thank you to Mom and Dad for allowing me to capture your precious children, they are both so beautiful, I look forward to seeing how much Baby B will resemble her sister in the years to come.

To book your own Ottawa Newborn Photography session or Ottawa Maternity Photography session please contact me for details, it is always best book in as soon as you know you are expecting so we can set aside that time for you. Newborns photograph best in their first ten days of life and Maternity is best in your 34-36 weeks of pregnancy. I also offer a combination package of Maternity and Newborn combined, perfect Baby Shower gift for the Mom-to Be.

Fall Mini Sessions – The Barn, Stittsville

Anna — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:24:36 +0000

Fall is in the Air and it is time to start thinking about Holiday Cards and Family Portraits. I am holding one day of Mini Sessions on Sunday, October 14th at an exclusive location called The Barn in Stittsville. The Barn is rustic and unique and offers an amazing natural location with the option of both inside and outside portraits. Mini Sessions are 30 minutes in length and we ask that you arrive ten minutes before your session to ensure that the day runs smoothly. The Barn is truly a barn, there is no electricity nor washroom facilities, but it also does not house animals and used exclusively for photography sessions. Look forward to seeing you at The Barn!

Details:

Session fees are due at time of booking in order to secure your spot. Once you have booked and paid, a session time will be assigned to you, any requests for times will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed as it is fist come first served. There are no refunds once the session fee has been paid.

Mini Session Fee Only* $100 (for a savings of $125)
This fee covers your session only. All Prints or Digital Images may be purchased at full price À la Carte, through your gallery, which will be available within one week of the session.
* Please note: there is a minimum print order of $200

We are offering two options that you can purchase in addition to your Mini Session Fee that offer a substantial savings from our regular prices. These options are only available to purchase prior to October 14th, they will not be offered once the Mini Session day is completed.

Option 1: Disk of Full Resolution JPEGs and 25 Holiday Cards** $250 (for a savings of $525)
This option includes a Full Resolution Disk of JPEGs from your session ready to print at your leisure and a package of 25 professionally printed custom Holiday Cards.
** Samples of Holiday Cards will be on hand on October 14th to choose from.

Option 2: Disk of Full Resolution JPEGs, a 5×7 print of each image and 50 Holiday Cards $300 (for a savings of $1225)
This option includes a Full Resolution Disk of JPEGs from your session to print at your leisure, a 5×7 of each image and a package of 50 custom Holiday Cards professionally printed.
You can purchase immediately through PayPal by clicking on the appropriate link below or contact us directly or by calling 613-797-6818 to make other arrangements.

Scott Kelby Photowalk – October 13th

Anna — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:33:21 +0000

I am pleased as can be to announce that I will be leading my first photo walk for the Scott Kelby World Wide Photowalk. I have participated for the last three years and decided that I would like to do one of my own. So if you are in the area and would like to get out and see a little of Manotick, Ontario in the Fall with a bunch of other enthusiasts now is the time. Don’t be shy if you are new to photography, I am there to help you out and guide you in any way that I can.

Be sure to sign up quickly as the spots full up fast.

Love to have you join me!

Here is a taste of what we might see

S Family – Rehoboth Beach Family Photographer

Anna — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:38:43 +0000

I was so honored to be contacted by this fabulous family to capture them for their first ever visit to my favorite beach. Rehoboth Beach is such a huge part of my life, it is my second home. When I was first contacted to capture this family, who were in town for a wedding, there was no way we would know that they were there for one of the hottest weeks on record. With the humidex the temperatures were up in the low 100F’s almost every day and there was no relief at night. The ocean was already 74F, which is usually the temperature that it reaches by late August early September. So when we met at 5pm on a Thursday, the beach was still quite crowded, not something that usually happens on that section of the beach at that time of night. Thankfully a family had just packed up and left us a little room to get some fabulous images with the ocean so blue behind us.

Mom and Dad with their four grown children, on a family vacation, at the beach. Not something that happens every year, as I am sure we all know. As we grow up and have children of our own, it gets harder and harder to do the things we did when we were younger. But, what an amazing family they were. Troopers for sure to get dressed for photos in such extreme heat.

In addition to having their children in attendance, they also had their chilrens families with them. Granddaughters were loving the sand and wishing they were in the ocean cooling off, what a treat to have their grandchildren close by!

I can’t thank you enough for choosing me to capture your gorgeous family. I am so happy you had a great time in Rehoboth, I know you visited a few of my favorite restaurants and got to enjoy my most enjoyable part, basking in the sunshine on the beautiful sand and enjoying a dip in the ocean. It was such a treat to meet you all, and I hope to see you all again on another fabulous vacation.

iPhone Photography ~ the visual guide by Alli Worthington

Anna — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:06:27 +0000

My good friend Alli Worthington has come out with a fabulous book that I just have to share with you all. As a photographer who carries around lots of big equipment, I will be the first to tell you that some days, I just want to leave the cameras at home and enjoy. This is when I take out my iPhone and capture what is around me. I am not going to try to pretend that my iPhone is better than my Nikon, but I will admit that sometimes I am happy to just have that photo than to not have it at all. In addition to loving the camera that is with you, you need to learn how to use it to your best advantage. I have several favorite apps that I use and I truly love sharing what I am doing using my iPhone and hope that you all enjoy it too.

Alli’s book, iPhone Photography ~ the visual guide, is amazing. It offers tips and tricks on getting better photos with your iPhone. Offers explanations for some of the apps out there, which ones are free and which ones cost a little and why you should pay for a few to get better results. If you don’t or haven’t started using Instagram, this will help you figure it out.

This is the era of sharing photos of everything you are doing and everything around you with all of your friends, wouldn’t you like to know you are getting the best photo out there possible? Alli’s book will help you with that. No more bland photos! Now you will get punchy, colourful photos that you will be proud to share and may be amazed when you find yourself printing them out. I have several of my iPhone photos printed and hung on the walls of our house. Moments in time captured only because I had my phone with me.

iPhone Photography ~ the visual guide is currently only available through Alli’s store and only costs $5.00 US. This is an amazing price for such an amazing book. One that you can take with you on your eReader, iPhone or on your computer. Time to get better pictures out there and iPhone Photography is the best place to start.

I will leave you with a few of my photos from our recent trip to Delaware, again, they only happened because I had my phone with me. (I currently use Camera+ and Instagram filters for all my photos on my iPhone).

Pick up a copy of iPhone Photography today, you will be happy you did!!