May is the month to honour and celebrate mothers and the perfect gift for the moms in your life is a photo session gift certificate.

If you would like to purchase a Belle Meinerz Photography Gift Card please contact me @

info@bellemeinerz.com

604.802.5006

XO

Make a statement with {oversized} art. Decorate your home with your photographic art.

This image turned into the huge Canvas below:

(Please contact me for cake designer + party decor info)

The image below…

turned into this huge panel for her first birthday party:

(cake by famous berliosca!)

These StoryBoard/Collage designs…

… turned into unique pieces of art:

Your portraits are art pieces and should be displayed with style.

That’s why I always help my clients visualize their favorite images in their homes…

… so they can proudly display their art!

{our signature fine art Canvases come ready to hang and are designed to be displayed without a frame}

I always get the question “so how big should I go with my images?” Bigger is always better — it makes more of an impact.

For smaller prints, I usually suggest a gallery display, a grouping of images (for instance, four 16×20 or eight  8×10 art prints grouped together).

16×20 sounds big, huh? Not until you see it close to a 30×40, like the one hanging on the wall bellow:

And just in time for Father’s Day:

Give dad the perfect gift–the gift of memories. Canvases and StoryBoards make memorable gifts.

If you’re signed up for our Newsletter, check out your inbox for the Father’s Day Special! (to sign up click on the brown button “sign up for SPECIALS” and make sure to join me on facebook.

XO

Since today’s session had to be rescheduled due to the weather I thought I’d pop in and blog about my Mother’s Day Special:

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Mom & Me Mini Session

The scoop:

- 45 min session, documenting the beautiful relationship between mom and child(ren)

- 10-15 images to choose from, presented in online gallery

- (1) metallic 11×14 Art Print, mounted for durability

- (1) 10×20 StoryBoard/Collage

- (5) fully retouched high resolution digital files

- 15% off additional prints and products

- session times are available weekdays in May

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Mom & Me Mini Sessions are not available for newborn sessions.

Mini Sessions make a PERFECT Mother’s Day gift! Please inquiry about our beautiful Gift Certificates! Also ideal for maternity, baby milestones and moms who are always *behind* the camera

Only 5 Mom & Me Mini sessions will be scheduled, so don’t wait! Sessions will be booked first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact me for further details: info@bellemeinerz.com | 604.802.5006.   Look forward to hearing from you!

XO

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So… will you celebrate my birthday with me?

Spaces are limited and subject to availability. First-come, first-serve basis.
This sale will be for a limited time only so don’t miss your chance to snag a newborn photo session free of charge or at a discounted price.

Please email me or sign up for our newsletter for more details.

XO

It was the most incredible experience ever. And such a coincidence that she was assigned to the very same room where I had my twins a few years ago… and the staff at the hospital… just amazing… I mean, the most wonderful nurses ever! Even Roman, the *fantastic* nurse who helped me all the way when I had my twins, she was there to help my sister with breastfeeding and such. Happy coincidences.

All around one of the most beautiful moments in my life. And I will never forget it.

Now for some images to illustrate this grand event, the miracle of life.

proud daddy cutting the umbilical cord…

Isn’t she perfect? Actually, that’s the very meaning of her name. Perfect.

She was wide awake even hours after the birth, doing all kinds of cute expressions that I, of course, had to capture
My brave sister (no epidural, folks!) and my awesome brother-in-law (we were a team supporting her through the loooong labor, and he was amazing) were able to sleep for awhile (after the almost 40 hours labor) so I had my precious niece all for myself for a few hours! If you know me, I *adore* newborns, love them, so this was extra special for me — I was in heaven. Pure heaven.

I was even able to capture her first bath (at the hospital)!

My sister was so into it that she didn’t even noticed I was photographing her bathing her darling daughter!
and here she is, all fresh and smelling oh so good (I adore their smell, newborns smell soooo good!) and bundled up by daddy. He did a great job, didn’t he?

I’ll be doing her “official” newborn session soon so expect a lot more images of her on the blog!

Do you have any doubt this gorgeous girl is going to be the most photographed kid in the whole wide world?

I would like to take the opportunity to thank my wonderful, supportive clients for rescheduling their sessions during my sister’s labor/delivery and for their patience and understanding on the delay of putting up their galleries, and for their warm wishes. Thank You, from the bottom of my heart.
And also and foremost my husband and kids, for being always so supportive – I love you!

Welcome to this wonderful world, baby girl! We love you so very much!

Love,

If you are interested, please contact me for details and to reserve your space — these mini sessions booked up very quickly so please book now to avoid disappointment. Session will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

and since no post is complete without photos… some momma love!

Happy Earth Day!

Congrats Michelle & family, and also Romanda for your $250 Print Credit!!!!

what a great way to start off the new year, eh?! Giving… is AWESOME!!!!

I am all about giving back. And what a better time than now?

A fellow photographer, Kristen Kalp started this great *awesome* idea and I didn’t think twice when I came upon her giving is awesome website.

and it goes like that:

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

NOMINATE THEM.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience custom photography — over $2,000 worth, to be exact.

This {gift of memories} will include:
* a complimentary session,
* a DVD Slide Show with all the images in their gallery, beautifully set to music,
* all the images in their gallery in a 5×7 format
* one mounted Storyboard (20×20 or smaller)

It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit.
What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the Greater Vancouver area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : info@bellemeinerz.com.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Day — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Belle

I am looking for a newborn to photograph with my new goodies – aka custom designed blankets, hats and diaper covers – especially made for me/my photography business! The designer and I need to know the exact sizes so I can order a few more one-of-a-kind pieces for me! I am so excited! 100% Uruguayan wool, really cool colors and oh so soft… just begging for a newborn!

Since my next scheduled newborn client is only in mid-October, I am looking for a brand new baby (5 days to approximately 2 – 3 weeks old) ASAP for a free session with me! yes, you read it right – you get a free *weekday* Newborn Photo Session with Belle Meinerz Photography! (session must be held on or before Oct 10th, with signed model release).
Just shoot me an email @ info@bellemeinerz.com and we go from there!

Hurry! can’t wait to hear from you and your new bundle of joy

xoxo
Belle