I was so lucky to meet Amy Parsons, or ‘Other Amy’. When I was looking for a make-up artist for my recent ‘Sultry in the City Boudoir Photography Marathon,’ I didn’t know where to start looking. My sister Maggie sent me some great online videos about makeup artists, make by a girl in St. John’s and it just happened that she has an awesome name like me.

She did a phenominal job with the make-up on all of the ladies, and I was thrilled when she and Adam came to see me for Engagement Photos on Signal Hill in St. John’s!

If you are interested in booking photos in either St. John’s or Edmonton drop me a line at amydonovan@shaw.ca or give me a call (780) 271-7081.

xo,
Amy
Edmonton Wedding and Portrait Photographer

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I might catch heck for posting the picture above, but I just couldn’t resist. It’s of my Dad, Nick Donovan, kayaking with my daughter Bridget. He isn’t the least bit mad, he is just trying to get up enough momentum to power the kayak up onto the beach. I just happened to have the camera handy to capture the priceless facial expression. When you are done laughing to kill yourself at him, look at Bridget’s expression. Is that not pure happiness?

Bridget Kayaking with her Grandfather, Nick Donovan, in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador during her 2010 summer vacation

I feel a little like I have fallen off the grid since I started my working vacation in Newfoundland. I have just been so busy shooting amazing people and catching up with awesome friends and family that I haven’t hand much time to blog. However, these were too fun not to share!

I am in Newfoundland until September 7th if you are interested in booking photos! After that, I will be back to shooting in Edmonton! Contact me at amydonovan@shaw.ca or (780) 271-7082

xo,
Amy
Edmonton Wedding and Portrait Photographer

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Last weekend, I held a boudoir photography marathon in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the Argentia Room of the beautiful Leaside Manor. I had a fantastic time, and I need to send a shout out to my hair and make-up gals Amy and Jess, as well as, my assistant Melanie, who forged on, in spite of a migraine headache!

I am very glad that Heather agreed to appear on the blog. Here is just one of my favorites from her session!

If you are interested in booking a photo session, either in Newfoundland or Alberta, please email amydonovan@shaw.ca or call (780) 271-7082. I will be in Newfoundland until September 7th.

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This is a very special set of photos for me! Baby Cohen is still in Alice’s belly, but when he arrives, he will be my nephew. Mitchell is Jamie’s brother and I can’t wait to have another nephew! These photos were taken around Carbonear and Freshwater, on one of those days where it rains one minute and stops the next. But I love these photos I caught between rain drops!

If you are in Newfoundland and are interested in booking a photo session, I am available until September 7th and I would love to set something up! If you are in Edmonton, I will be back there after September 7th and would love to catch up with you there. You can reach my by phone at (780) 271-7082 and email at amydonovan@shaw.ca

Amy
Edmonton Wedding and Portrait Photographer

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Are you debating Trashing your wedding dress? You are not the only one!

If you have been seriously thinking about rockin’ your wedding frock one more time, and are afraid to take the plunge, you need to check this out! People on both sides of this fence have very strong opinions, and you get to listen in!

The awesome website smartbrideboutique.com is having is having a debate! Yes, that’s right- Listen in as lindustry insiders, journalists, brides and a host of other people hash out the merits of both trashing and treasuring the most expensive dress you will ever own.

The link to the event is http://www.smartbrideboutique.com/about/trash-the-dress/. There you will find profiles of the panelists, all of the important times, and as well as the link to RSVP!

I hope to hear what you all thought of the debate!

xoxo
Amy

Edmonton Wedding Photographer
Edmonton, Alberta

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Ever since I can remember I got giddy about my birthday! Positively giddy. I have been counting down for weeks now. Yes, a full grown adult, counting down the days to her birthday- I am sure that is unimaginable for most!

However, I suspect all of the counting down is coming to a quick halt. This will be the very last year of my twenties. So tomorrow will be my very first ever 29th birthday. No, that wasn’t a typo.

Anyway, to kick off all of the excitement about my birthday tomorrow, I am giving you all something! A tremendous discount! Want to guess what it could be?

You guessed it!

 29% off any portrait session booked before midnight tomorrow (May 28th). You can book your fall photos, graduation photos, maternity photos, newborn photos, engagement photos, any portrait session you can think of, for anytime this year. Whether you are booking a session in Alberta or a session in Newfoundland (August only), you get to take advantage of this offer. All you have to do is email me at islandmistphotography@gmail.com to book your session before 11:59pm on May 28th.

See, now I have even more to be excited about! All of the awesome people who will be celebrating my birthday throughout the year by enjoying a crazy discount!

I can’t wait to see you all!

Much love,
Amy

(780) 641-7082
www.IslandMistPhotography.com
islandmistphotography@gmail.com

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Last night was a monthly meet-up of the Selfless Wives Club (if you scroll down a few posts, you’ll see all of the fabulous ladies). Trina, the hostess with the mostest last night is super creative and pulled out all of the stops for her ‘Sex in the City’ themed party.

Just check out the scrumptious cupcakes she made-

I have to admit that I am not the craftiest person in the world- in fact, most adventures with glue guns end badly. But just check out these little presents Trina had made for everyone. She is a Stampin’ Up rep, which I suspect qualifies her as a crafty person, but these were unreal!

Thanks for great night ladies, and for being a great hostess Trina! I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Much love,
Amy

Edmonton Wedding & Family Portrait Photographer
Edmonton, Alberta

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Sometimes thinking of the easiest thing is the hardest thing to do. Take my logo for example. I have been a wedding and portrait photographer for years, in both St. John’s and Edmonton. I have asked everyone I know from other photographers to the lady who makes my Chicken Bacon Ranch Subway sandwiches for their input about possible logo ideas. We all came up empty – for years. The only tasks not successfully completed by man; curing the common cold, sweeping up spilled sugar, and designing a logo with a name like Island in the Mist Photography.

It’s my own fault. I came up with the very long name long before I lived in Prairies. Back when I was in Newfoundland and what I wanted to shoot couldn’t be shot because of the weather. I called Newfoundland a Foggy Old Rock. Somehow, it wasn’t so flattering, but Island in the Mist did conjure up prettier mental images.

But I digress. No one could make me a logo. The name was too long. Designers envisioned tropical, desert or deserted islands. None of it fit.

Enter Jennifer Jacula from In-jenn-uity; claming to ‘Add awesomeness to your small business.’

I was skeptical. I couldn’t handle another palm tree despite a vivid description, accompanied by photos and the Newfoundland Tourism website.

However, I couldn’t be more pleased!

The resulting logo was completed in a day, over MSN Messenger (Jenn lives in Elk Point, AB and I live in Edmonton). Though it has no lighthouses standing in for the “I” in Island as I had initally requested, I am thrilled with how it came out. When I ask my friends and family what they think of when they see it they have the following response; bubbles, camera lenses, family.

Bang! She got it right. I am bubbly, they do look like a group of lenses like you see on tv pointing towards the red carpet, and yup, family. All different sizes and all over the place, having fun. Just how I like them!

I really appreciate the work that Jenn put into this rebranding process, including customizing my blog header and options (who would have thought I had no contact link!). The most amazing thing is how fast it all came together, and how reasonably priced her services are. I could hardly believe the numbers on the invoice!

If you are interested in having some work done, or need a photographer in Northeastern Alberta, get in touch with her! Here is the info you will need!

Jennifer Jacula
in-jenn-uity – adding awesomeness to your small business
www.in-jenn-uity.com
Jennifer Jacula Photography – wedding & portrait photography in the Lakeland region
www.jenniferjacula.com
(780) 741-2179
jjacula@mcsnet.ca

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