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Always Working Hard

Its either my website or proofing photos for my amazing customers!

I'm always on the go and making sure everything looks great! My only issue is that I like the change my mind a lot! and will always look to improve what I've done a month ago. Saying this, I've been working hard on my website again, making sure it looks great and placing all the photos on there that represent me that best.

In recent months, I've noticed a larger volume of visits to both my Facebook page and my Website (yay) so to make things look better I need to continue to attach photos and keep everything up to date.

Check out the latest adjustments to my website:
www.amcevoyphotography.com

Avon Calling!

DING DONG! Avon Lady here!

Lola is a registered Avon Independent Sales Representative who serves the Ottawa, Barrhaven area. She has products that are in need of homes! Items posted are available for sale which new items being placed on her website weekly for your viewing and shopping needs.

Lola is always buying new demo items and can make Demo Events for you and any of your friends. You can contact Lola directly by email at: lola.c.jordan@gmail.com

If she doesn't already have what you are looking for, don't worry! She places orders regularly every 2 weeks.



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Check out her site; Avon by Lola Jordan, and browse through all the products.

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Hello Everyone,

As you may know, the Princess photoshoot went amazing. The girls were great and you can see the photos below of the beautiful princesses.

Enchanted Birthdays/Official Princess Parties first heard about me through a friend that had suggested my talent as a photographer in the Ottawa area. I had no idea this had happened and was unaware that I had influence someone with my photography. Shorty after, I was emailed through my website (to my surprised it worked) and was on the go booking a time with Kristie, owner, to photograph all the princesses.

Kristie rounded up all the girls, one princesses coming in from Montreal for this special photoshoot, and we shipped off to Walter Baker park in Kanata. We had a great time being princesses and capture those poses that are so special to each one.

I finished the photos and was so excited to send them off to Kristie. Not only was I excited, the princesses were as well!

Check out my latest photo work and creativity at

http://officialprincesses.com/

You can also see my attached website and business connect with Enchanted Birthdays/Official Princess Parties.

Your Princesses

Take a look at these beautiful Disney Princesses

Jasmine

Snow White

Frog Princess

Sleeping Beauty

Bell

Cinderella

Little Mermaid

Your Beautiful Disney Princesses!

Disney Princesses

The past Sunday I had the great pleasure of photographing your favorite Disney Princesses. We met in Kanata Park Sunday evening and had a great time taking portraits and laughing with each other. The girls were great to be around and gave off this wonderful vibe.

Check out a few photos from our session!
http://www.enchantedbirthday.com
http://www.officialprincessparties.com
http://www.officialprincesses.com

New Opportunities

As I grow as a photographer, I see what is available to me in the future and what kind of success I could have as an individual. As I see more and more, I get excited and can't wait to continue this adventure.

New opportunities arise at different times in your life. You can have an opportunity as a child that could change the course of your life, and not even know it. You learn as you go and see that when an opportunity arises, you question it and see what the best outcome will be. As I started learning what my future opportunities were, I questioned everything, from working two jobs (full time & photography) to if I could even do the photography on my own.

I want to share an opportunity with you that I'm very excited about!

This Sunday, I will be meeting up with 7 beautiful Princess's to take their portraits. These princess's are from Enchanted Birthdays, a local birthday party idea that will make little girls and boys squeal to their hearts content! They have a total of 7 Princess's with the option of also having Spiderman, Batman and more for the boys!

They help with the birthday party plans, the entertainment for the children and also offer other party favors including Spa & Glamor and Tea Time!

I can't wait to photograph these Princess's and be part of this magical moment!

A Wonderful Maternity Session

Congratulations to Sasha, Dana and lil Corbin!

Saturday, August 14, was a beautiful day to head out and spend some time in the sun and photograph Sasha & her bun in the oven. Check out this Sneak Peak of yesterdays wonderful session. More to come!

Maternity Photos

Baby belly's are beautiful! You know when you see a woman pregnant all you can do is just stare, knowing there is something so special and precious inside of them. Many woman (and men) will want to touch, feel the baby move & kick and even hear them move around and make noises.

There are also many different reactions to pregnancies ranging from the 'the most beautiful time' to 'the most uncomfortable'. Each woman is different, from the way they carry to their body reactions of having a human life inside their own.

I wanted to give some "Tips & Tricks" on photographing this magical moment of parent hood and to truly capture the belly. I also want to send off some personal feedback from a few fans that have gone through pregnancy once or twice and what some of their best photos & reactions are.

Photographing a pregnant belly can sometimes be difficult. You want to capture

the shape, size and beauty of it. There are many different positions you can display the woman in to enhance the photos as well. You can also bring in a child or the husband/boyfriend to capture sweet moments.

Some favorite photos I've seen is shaping your fingers into a 'heart' and placing that on the belly. Holding the belly in different positions, like under the belly and above the belly just under the breasts. Some woman are more comfortable with their body and can show skin, up to having a light piece of material around their breasts, others prefer to have clothing on. If you wish to have clothing on, wear a light color or a black. These colors enhance the shape of the belly and make for a better photo.

Props add a different and perfect element to maternity photos. Bring in a pair of shoes and place . them on the belly. You can also use letter blocks or a teddy bear.

Play with different angles, different shots and experiment with your comfort zone. You can capture the beauty of anything if you see if for what its meant to be.

Good luck photographing!

"Being pregnant is the most joyous time for me... A special bond was created between me and Abigail that is so wonderful that it brings tears of joy everytime she reaches a new milestone... her first smile... her first laugh... reaching for Mama or Dada... She grows up very fast... I love my baby Abigail so much... " - Celia (c. Abigail)

"I loved being pregnant, never really got any portraits done but I have some funny pictures in my last month:p being pregnant was the best time of my life and the only time I actually felt good about myself" - Karli (c. Nancy)

"When I was pregnant with Corbin I have never had so much self esteem. I always felt gorgeous. Happy and giggly. Of course there are the aches and the pains but then you get those fantastic little jabs and although they're at your belly or lungs they might as well be at your heart. I absolutely love being pregnant. It's an absolutely surreal feeling. Knowing that you are responsible for growing an entire person. It's an amazingly magical experience." - Sasha (c. Corbin)

"I found when I was pregnant, it wasn’t like the books described. I had the weight gain that never went away after the birth, the mood swings and my complexion. Don’t get me wrong, it was awesome when there would be movement and kicks, knowing there was life inside me but I couldn’t wait to get it out. But now, when I look at my two beautiful children, they were worth it. And if everything I endured was part of their creation, then I wouldn't have had it any other way." - Lola (c. Keira & Ethan)

"Personally, I really enjoyed pregnancy. It felt amazing and awe-inspiring to think I was growing and shaping a human being for almost 10 months. Every time from month 5 on when I felt the baby kick it was like I got butterflies in my stomach. And with every false contraction and explosion of joy and expectation until finally the time came to actually deliver. Even through the first 4 months when I had some pretty extreme morning sickness, I couldn't help but smile ALL the time because I just knew what was in my future :) I love being pregnant and can't wait to do it again!" - Amanda (c. Aeris)

Mambo Night

Mambo Night for Children's Wish Foundation was great! See below some photos from the night including Miss Lebanon & surprise celebrity guest, Max Keeping. Great job girls!

Whats to come!

EXCITING NEWS ALERT!!!

I've got some new exciting sessions coming up that I would love to tell everyone!

First I will be doing my first Pet Photography for a beautiful Boxer and his owner! What better way to capture the love and attention towards mans-bestfriend then to photograph you & your 'baby.'

As you know from a previous post, I have a small soft spot for animals. I can't wait to do this session! Not only will I capture

these moments, but also spend time with my 'doggie-nephew'.

WEDDING FEVER

The next couple of months are bringing beautiful moments, colors & people together! Summer is coming to an end and the fall season begins.

Next weekend I will be photographing my first Wedding for a couple I know from many years ago. I can't wait to reunite with them & spend the day with them capturing their special moments as husband & wife.

Then, you will see me again in October where I will be part of a wedding as a bridesmaid.

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR!!

Your little one is growing up so fast and now they are off to their first day at school! Do you want to capture these moments?

Another first for me! My friend sent me a quick email the other night asking me to do some Back-to-school photos and I couldn't be more happy to. Little D. is off to her first year in school and I'm going to be there to make sure this moment is saved in time. I've watch D grow up from a little baby, see her first birthday and I will now see her off to her first time to school! I can't wait to capture these moments for her & the family.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

~ Your Photographer

Birthday's Come & Go

Welcome back!

Thats right ... I've been gone for too long! Not only have I had time to relax at on a beautiful piece of property in Fort Coulonge, but had a fantastic birthday weekwith friends & family. I know you may want many details of the past week ... but all I can give you are a few photos.

Enjoy! :)

Baby Fever

Its been a busy year for children being born. This past year I've been pleased to announce 2 friends having beautiful babies and look forward to seeing more to come. Here are a couple of friends of mine expressing their beautiful bellies for me. You will also see newborn photos of Sarah's baby soon!

Sarah + Baby

Lola + Baby

Lola + Baby

Lola + Baby

Animals of Our Lives

Animals are another love of my life. Particularity, I have a fondness and soft spot for cats. My whole life I've lived around and loved animals of all sizes. If your an animal lover like me, you will enjoy the next set of photos I've posted. The first two cats are of my own and have beautiful personalities that offer great moments to capture. You will also see a feline that has a tendency to be aware of his surroundings all the time which gave me great opportunities to capture his amazing eyes. Last but not least is my fathers dog whom has a tendency to roll in the snow and the ripe age of 11.

Young in spirit!

If you have an animal companion that you want photos with to just capture their life, send me an email at amcevoyphotography@gmail.com.

FIFA World Cup Celebration Night

The FIFA World Cup Celebration was a great night with a mixture of international good, dance and atmosphere! A great night to celebrated a piece of history. Thank you to Beatriz & her group for putting on a wonderful event; Congratulations on a wonderful night!

Catching Up

Hey everyone,

What a busy few weeks its been for me and my camera! I have lots of good news and events/photos to show & tell about. Sit tight and check back here for all my updated photos & recent events I've attended.

Hope your keeping cool in this 'wicked' weather we are getting!

SUNSHINE, LOLLIPOPS & RAINBOWS

Your photographer,

Ashley

Kristy + Matt Engagement

July 10 began as a beautiful day in the park! Kristy & Matt picked the beautiful Andrew Haydon Park for their engagement photo background. I had never been there before so it was a new experience for me and my camera. We took a stroll around the park and found some great places to capture their moments. Congratulations to Kristy & Matt and their engagement. I hope your lives together are full & wonderful.

Sam + Adam Engagement

On July 6, Sam + Adam took the trip with me out to Manotick to take some beautiful photos for their engagement. The day was one during the heatwave the Ottawa area so our adventure was a hot one! We got some great shots and the time together was worth it! Congratulations to both of them on their new life ahead of them.

Tonight's The Night

How was everyone's warm evening? A night spent watching Cake Boss all night with the two best people in the world makes for a nice evening ... minus the HOT temperature. Unfortunately my sister's place does not have central air so we depended on fans.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT

Tonight I'm out for an adventure with Sam & Adam photographing their momentous engagement. It will be fun to see what I come up with and the creative side of my photography. My 'second hand' is not in the country, but in the Dominican lounging on a beach somewhere with a drink in her hand, so I'm on my own for this one! I'm looking forward to what my camera holds.

TAKING IT BACK

As I build up my experience and start some new adventures, I'm learning my niche with the photography but still am looking to keep opening doors. I've done a few events, my maternity shots I feel are my favorite, as well as outdoor portraits. I feel that natural light and the beauty of nature brings out the best in the subject and the camera!

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO

With some photo sessions coming soon and exciting new experiences, I will also be posting my own 'Techniques' to help any new photographers have some extra help. I know I'm very new to photography, but I'm thinking as I learn, you can learn as well.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable (hot) day!

~ Ashley
Capturing Your Moments, One Photo At A Time

A Hot Week Ahead

THE WEATHER REPORT

Its amazing that they don't just call Ontario, Arizona! It feels like the desert out here, not like Canada. The number is climbing as the day moves on, currently 33 degrees and feeling like 44 degrees with the UV index being 10. Ouch! I just can't believe it ....

A BUSY WEEK AHEAD

Even with these crazy temperatures, I have the great opportunity to make my way out with the camera and have WONDERFUL opportunity to photograph a few people this week.

Tuesday I will be taking the time to capture a beautiful moment for Sam & Adam as they celebrate their engagement. Thursday I will be kicking up my soccer enthusiasm and going to the World Cup Celebration brought to you by an Event Management group from Algonquin College. They are hosting this event for the Children's Wish Foundation and I encourage EVERYONE to join! Some well know Ottawa celebrities will be in the audience, Max Keeping to be one.

This weekend I will be out and about for another engagement session with Kristy & Matt. I will also be looking forward to a family portrait session at Andrew Hayden Park with Krista and her family, winners of the 2-hr photo session auctioned off at the Coyote's Go Wild event last month.

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO

I know a few of you have been waiting to see some past event work I've been doing. I'm sorry to keep you waiting for I won't post too many photos until the owners receive their packages. Last month was very busy and the families have not received any photos yet from their events. Sit tight though, they are coming soon!

Also, I have a maternity and newborn sessions coming up soon so keep a look out for some up and coming photographs.

Stay cool & hydrated!
Yours truly,

A. McEvoy
"Capturing your moments, one photo at a time"