Nayanna Arts by Andrée Caron » Montreal Photographer

Long lost Photographer??

amc — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:52:45 +0000

Wow. I’ve been away for a LONG while! Seems like it wasn’t all that long ago, but apparently it is! The last few months have been harder to go through than I thought they would be. After my mother’s birthday in August (which I will talk more about as well), came the start of the school year. Then my eldest’s 7 birthday, my dear husband’s month of November crunch time and then we all know how quickly December goes once you start planning things! And this year, December was bitter sweet. All these and more, I wish to share with you all. I’ve got quite a few things to share about a few different topics. I want to talk about that great workshop I attended at the end of September. Truly revolutionary in my mind. I’ve got some preschool portraits I am just elated to share and a very recent family portrait I can’t wait to show off.

I’m also putting together my very first true Newsletter! What out for that in the coming weeks! I ran a couple specials over the holiday, a boxing day/week thing. One was for past clients and the other for potential new clients. Here they are. If you fall into either category, call or email before midnight today!

http://mim.io/dd8122 &Â http://mim.io/4f7022

Calling Montreal Photogs!

amc — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:53:03 +0000

I’ve recently had the pleasure of receiving the Professional Photographer’s of Canada (PPOC) Newsletter and within found a nugget of gold I tell you! I am forever looking for learning opportunities and if they also happen to be in Montreal, then I am all over it! It seems this very talented Photographer & Photoshop guru-esque Irishman, Guy Gowan, is coming back to Canada for a second tour with an all new seminar package.

Well, first of all, WHY hadn’t I heard of him before??? Probably because I hadn’t yet joined the PPOC (currently an observer level member) nor was I also on DWF (The Digital Wedding *and Portrait* Forum), where apparently he is talked about on several threads! Off I went to check out his website and search on DWF for more information about him. Wow, the reviews and comments I found were, of themselves, very convincing! Then I listened to his videos… Himself, sitting in front of a very streamlined looking computer setup, white background, no fuss, no muss, just telling it like he sees it, all about photography and Photoshop. I was sold at that point already.

Of course, being that I never (or at least try not to too often!) take a decision without tangible opinions, I asked a fellow DWF member & Montrealer what she thought of his seminar and she was gushing over it.

So, Thursday, September 22th & Friday, September 23rd, I will be attending this FABULOUS seminar and hopefully I’ll be able to inhale as much information as I can and further my craft as well as my editing process. If I can spend less time sitting at the computer and more time either shooting or with my family, then that is money well spent any day!

J2 Wedding

amc — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:02:10 +0000

I already posted these toÂ FacebookÂ here, but they do warrant their own post! The day was EXCELLENT, the weather PERFECT and the people, a complete DELIGHT! I won’t lie, I was bone tired and hurting. Of course, having several camera’s hung on your person for 15 hours will do that to anyone! But in the end, I have to say, it was worth it. It was a great learning opportunity and I am fairly proud of myself. Will I go into weddings, I don’t think so. The stress of it might bring me down. I’m already a very stressful person *inside* but when it starts coming out, it’s scary, which is why I like the more casual lifestyle photography arena.

I still had a grand time and captured what I hope are some timeless memories for the newlywed couple.

E-session

amc — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:44:45 +0000

Well, this isn’t a regularÂ occurrence. I tell anyone that asks: “I don’t do weddings”. So, naturally, I don’t do engagements portraits either, right? Well, true. But last fall, some very good friends of ours announced that they would wed this year. Before I could contain my own excitement, I offered to photograph their wedding, that is, unless they had already made their choice of wedding photographer. They hadn’t!! WOOT! Then I started shaking in my boots…

Well, not exactly right at that moment, but as the months passed and the date loomed closer, I decided we both needed to get a first session together under our belt so that we both got an idea of how to interact with each other. Insert engagement shoot here! Actually, these sessions are twofold. First, they let the couple have romantic imagery of themselves together without all the hoopla surrounding the wedding day, as well as the stress that goes with it! Secondly, it is the perfect time toÂ gaugeÂ each other’s wants and needs so that the day of, the photog can have a better understanding of what they might do before they do it and also, the clients get a chance to know how their photographer works and what he expects of them at certain moments. It really is a win win

So, I proposed one and they accepted heartily! We had a blast, I got a chance to try out new techniques and they ended up with a great portrait to have for their signing mat at the reception!

WELCOME!

amc — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:00:09 +0000

Welcome to Nayanna Arts. My name is AndrÃ©e and I will be your photographer today. Keep following and you might stumble onto some great specials, irresistible sneak peaks and much MUCH more. Being a mother of two, you might find that it gets quiet between posts, it’s not from lack of trying, trust me On top of being busy with the household, working this great adventure that is photography, I also wear the toolbelt around here and I always have a new project at home that is taking up the remaining time I actually don’t have. But stay with me and I’ll show you what great people, places and things I find through my lens.

Order Packaging {Montreal Family Photographer}

amc — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:22:04 +0000

I’ve been putting together my latest order and was inspired to make it extra special as they were our first clients to order from our brand spanking new Investment Guide. I’m also currently translating it to French for everyone else to enjoy the benefits as well! The Ochoa Family are going to get SUCH a treat when I deliver their order! They are the very first to get Purchase Level Gifts! Yes, that’s right! GIFTS simply for choosing Nayanna Arts as your personal photography solution! See for yourself:

Isn’t it the cutest thing?? It’s a 3″ by 3″ booklet with up to 10 full bleed images!
I personally designed the template used to place some of their favorite images in there!

And then I place all three into these cute little organza bags!

All Gift Prints are wrapped in tissue paper and then packaged with cardboard & ribbon.
Every order comes with a little surprise, which is also packaged within an organza bag.

Here you can see what a 16×16 mounted Storyboard can look like.
I’ve gotten so many compliments on this, they are going to be amazed when they see it in person!

Their “piÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance” an 11×14 canvas of their favorite image.
I think it was THE item they couldn’t pass up at their viewing session, and it turned out fabulous!

The fully finished backing all ready to hang!

Laura & Marie-Eve {Montreal Maternity Photographer}

amc — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:11:05 +0000

[lang_en]It’s been a long while since I’ve been here. I’ve been busy busy! Working on revamping my brand and hope to slowly incorporate it to the new website. Yep, new website coming, all custom made, courtesy of my very talented husband!

I had an absolute BLAST this afternoon with two very good friends of mine. They probably couldn’t have planned on timing things so perfectly, but fate had another idea. They found out they were both pregnant at about the same time with only a week or so between them! DREAM come true for these best of friends! They are expecting a boy and a girl between them, but don’t be fooled by their shirts As soon as they figured they would go through this pregnancy together, theyÂ immediately wanted to share their maternity session ! Both beautiful women with beautiful features!Â [/lang_en]

[lang_fr]Je me suis TANT amusÃ© aujourd’hui avec deux bonnes amies. Avoir essayÃ© de planifier leurs grossesses ainsi, elle n’auraient jamais aussi bien rÃ©ussi. Elles ont apprise qu’elles Ã©taient toute deux enceintes avec seulement une semaine et des poussiÃ¨res de diffÃ©rence! Un RÃŠVE pour ces deux meilleures amies! Entre-eux, elles attendent une fille et un garÃ§on, mais ne vous laissez pas confondre par leur chandails AussitÃ´t qu’elles ont rÃ©alisÃ© qu’elles seraient enceinte ensemble, elles ont dÃ©cidÃ©es qu’il fallait ABSOLUMENT partager une session de maternitÃ©! Aucun doute! Deux si belles femmes, voyez vous mÃªme! [/lang_fr]

New Year, New Schedule, New pricing!

amc — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:36:38 +0000

This year is all new and fresh! Nothing like a good cleaning to start things off right! I’ve gone through the calendar year and selected the weekends I will be available to photograph your family. Be quick to select your day as there are only 22 session dates available this calendar year. Exceptions can be made, babies aren’t born when we want them to now are they so there is leeway, but for those that can plan, go ahead and call to reserve your weekend session!

Also on this year’s agenda, an upcoming Newsletter, if I ever figure those out, to let you all know about the latest specials and products and what’s been happening around here. The new pricing is already in effect, just enough to cover taxes which I started paying being as this is a legitimate company and all Be on the look out for pre-made packages as well as BYO packages. What?! Build Your Own Packages! Yep! Lay down your budget and pick what you want at package pricing. Cool, right?

And what was that about new products? How about accordion books, lay flat albums, full session albums?? Did you know we already offer Gallery wrapped canvas? How about framing, well that last one might be nearing year’s end, but the thought is there. Talk about a full service photographer!

All that said, I’m just looking forward to expanding the options, while still giving to eacha nd everyone one of you the personalized service you deserve! In home photography or location of choice, personal viewing session, private online gallery, choice of personalized products, custom photographic packages, surprises and gifts depending on your package selection and then to top it off!! Personal delivery of your order to your home. Yep. All true.

Hope to meet you this year and photograph your amazing family and show everyone how truly beautiful you all are, inside and out!

Famille G & Q {Montreal Family Photographer}

amc — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:00:45 +0000

Bonjour la jolie famille!

I had the immense pleasure to get a phone call from this very French and very bubbly family. She had the sweetest voice and wasn’t expecting anything from me at all when she called three days before my official “holiday vacation” was to start. After hearing her out, I just could NOT refuse. No way, no how. And how glad am I that I didn’t!

The only very sad part… that they must go back to their native France until further notice. I’m holding out hope that they’ll be back within the year and hopefully for good

G Family {Montreal Family Photographer}

amc — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000

How sweet it is! The most amazing part of this family, is that they started it all. Their first born, barely two here, was my very first newborn! When did he turn 2! When did this adventure of mine changed from being counted by days and months into years! Their newest addition didn’t even wait for us to reschedule a maternity session! Bookings came up, scheduling conflicts happened and the only day I could *possibly* have photographed this happily patient mum, is the day he decided he’d had enough!