A Silent Auction for Bev Sunday and Family

We have been keeping Bev and her family in our Prayers.  Bev and her Husband are slowly making their way on the road to recovery, but the road will be long and while they are recovering their children are being cared for by family and need assistance.  Since Bev and her Husband were both self-employed they don't have some of the benefits available to those who work for another company.

With the amazing group of Women at Entrepreneurial Moms we are putting together a silent auction that will take place on Tuesday evening.  However, if you aren't attending or just want to help out in some way, you can bid on the auction items online (in other words you don't have to attend to win, although you might just love it if you are a Mom and have your own business or are thinking of starting one).  I have donated a Family (or Portrait) Session.  If you were thinking of getting your family portraits done, then this would be a fabulous opportunity to help Bev and her family and get your family portraits at the same time.

edited to add:  You will need the auction ID and password to see the auction.
Auction ID: BevSunday
Auction Password: children

I am cross-posting this with Life is Good...At the Beach.

I'm Getting Savvy

Last Fall when The Savvy Photographer announced they would be hosting A Workshop on The Waterfront I knew I wanted to go.  Eight fabulous women coming to share their knowledge and skills about photography with us.  The list of guest speakers is just amazing, Catherine Clay, Jodi Otte, Kelli France, Mika Beth Edwards, Marta Locklear, Melanie Mauer, Jessica Grieves and Bev Hollis. WOW!  I think I need to pinch myself really.

Fall came and went and Christmas happened, then the Workshop sold out.  I was sad, but knew that if it was meant for me to go a spot would open up.  I believe that things happen because they are supposed to and sure enough a spot (or two, I don't know how many) opened up and I was able to get it.  This is a huge adventure for me.  The first time I will willingly leave my children overnight and the first time for my daughter at all.  This will also be the first time my Husband will have to take care of the children on his own and go to work.  It will be a huge milestone in our family and I hope that it goes well.

And most importantly I am looking forward to the knowledge I will bring back with me.  All these women sharing in their business and photography skills.  I can't wait to share all that I will learn with you.

edited to add: If you are a fellow Photographer, head on over to The Savvy Photographer and check out their amazing giveaway from Willette Designs.

Albums by Pictage - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

I have been so excited to share these albums with you.  It took me quite a while to decide on an Album company for Anna Epp Photography, but now that I have I am more than thrilled with what has arrived.

I chose Pictage and have not for one minute been disappointed.  The service I have received is unbelievable, the ease that I was able to create albums was wonderful and the actual product in had was so much more than I could have ever expected. I want to provide my clients with the best possible Albums to display their photos and Pictage has made that possible for me.

The albums you see here are: Proof album (top left) which is included in my wedding packages, The Modern Album (top right) a classy album complete with sleeve and printed hard cover prices vary,  and the Sequoia Album by Willowbrook (bottom center) beautiful leather with optional printing or window cover and lay flat pages prices vary.

These albums work well for weddings as well as family photo shoots, covers and colours can all be customized according to your wishes.

I have a few more products on the way and I look forward to sharing them with you once they arrive.