Van Steelandt Photography Blog

May 3, 2010 // photography / business

It's crazy how badly I want to attend the Love Affair Workshop in Texas this fall. The women who host it are phenomenal. If you have any interest in photography at all be sure to check them out!

"I REALLY want to win a seat to Love Affair Workshop. GO read details and sign up to join in on the fun! http://www.loveaffairworkshop.com"

Things here have been busy as usual and I haven't found time yet to post from Erin's awesome session. Since a post is always better with an image here's another peek into Erin's session;

cheers,

Dani

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I'd Love To Go To The Love Affair Workshop

April 28, 2010 // photography / business

"I want to win the Get It Together Kit & a seat to Love Affair Workshop. GO read the details and register! http://www.loveaffairworkshop.com"

I want to go to this workshop in the worst way! I hope I win a seat!

cheers,

Dani

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Getting Caught Up

April 27, 2010 // photography / business

No matter how hard I try, I fall behind. I have so much I'd like to share, but it will have to wait. I have a sneak peek from today's session;

And last but not least, if you haven't already, be sure to check out the Love Affair Workshop and the amazing ladies who make it happen!

"I want a UNO DVD and a shot at the scholarship to the Love Affair Workshop! http://www.loveaffairworkshop.com"

Cheers,

dani

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Workshops

April 26, 2010 // photography / business

One of the best ways to stay on top of my game is to attend workshops. I've been dying to learn from all four of the ladies who host the love affair workshop. Check them out;

Check out http://www.loveaffairworkshop.com! They're giving away prizes & a seat to their workshop on the blog this week! Go enter to win!

Cheers,

Dani

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Oh the images I can't share...

April 11, 2010 // boudoir / photography / business

Ahhh, I love my job and have been busy with some fabulous sessions. I wish I could share all of them with you and I'm so excited about the beautiful women I get to work with. We do offer a $50 discount for boudoir sessions with a model release, but if you choose to keep your images private we'll by all means respect that.

Here is a little peak of a recent session and the only one I can share;

Have a fabulous week!

Cheers,

Dani

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Dear Blog, I've been seeing someone else

March 25, 2010 // boudoir / photography / business

Yes it's true blog. I've met somebody, it's been going on for a while. I know you've been feeling neglected, but Facebook and I just really click. I think the three of us could work well together. I promise I'll give you the attention you deserve.

XOXO

Love Dani

If you're stopping by to see the latest from Van Steelandt photography, another great place to look is our Facebook page.

Cheers

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Losing Never Felt So Good :: Fabulous Deals

January 9, 2010 // family / photography / business

I was nervous to even post that I needed help to try and win this bag. What if no one responded? This was a serious consideration. I didn't win the Kelly Moore Bag, but have never felt so great about losing. With over 40 comments on my blog post and almost as many on Kelly's, I'm blown away at how many people lent their time and support. I'm reminded again of just how lucky I am to do what I do and cross paths with so many fabulous people like you.

FABULOUS DEALS FOR FABULOUS PEOPLE

As a thank you for your support I'm offering $50 off any session booked between now and February 10th. Also anyone purchasing prints between now and then can purchase them at 2009 prices.

Here are a few images from a fall family session;

Thanks again. You have no idea the impact you can have on someone with a kind word, gesture, or act.

Cheers,

Dani

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The Fabulous Bag & How you can win a free session

January 6, 2010 // personal / photography / business

I would really, really, REALLY love a new camera bag designed by the ultra talented Kelly Moore. Kelly is giving two away in a New Years Resolution contest. I need you, and everybody you can convince to go here and vote for #41. You can vote as many times as you'd like (lot's please)!!!

Here are some images of this lovely bag;

Here's how you can win;

1) go here and vote for #41 *~EDITED TO ADD~ VOTING ENDS AT NOON ON JANUARY 8TH

2) leave a comment on my blog, letting me know that you've voted (honour system)

3) If I win, (Saturday January 9th), I will use random.org to select one winner from the commenters and that person wins a free session and a $100 print credit.

Let the voting begin!!

Thank you,

Dani

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Nicole Olthuis:

I voted, I love your work. Confession: I check the blog at least once a week!

(01.06.10 @ 06:26 PM)

Ginelle:

I too regularly check you out! I just voted and will go back and vote regularly between now and the 9th!

(01.06.10 @ 07:11 PM)

Kally A:

you're work is amazing! and the new bag is nice too. i'm voting and crossing my fingers for the both of us!

(01.06.10 @ 07:13 PM)

Katelin:

I voted for you Dani!! I'll vote every day, hope you win!!

(01.06.10 @ 08:34 PM)

Jennilee:

Hi Dani!! I voted for you and will be sure to do again and again. Your work is beautiful, I think you deserve a beautiful bag to put your camera in. I thought your resolution was great.

Take care,

Jennilee

(01.06.10 @ 08:54 PM)

Sandi Neufeld:

Hey Dani, I voted, hope ya win!

(01.06.10 @ 08:55 PM)

Stacey :

I just voted 5 times for you, Dani. (Hint: hit the refresh button and you can save yourself a whole lot of scrolling).

(01.06.10 @ 09:18 PM)

Celeste:

Your resolutions were beautifully put, I voted for you (and I love, love, love your work)!

(01.06.10 @ 09:25 PM)

Teena Mudry:

Hey sista. I voted for you a bunch of times and left a comment on the website. Good Luck. You deserve it!

(01.06.10 @ 09:30 PM)

Marsha:

I voted, and will continue to! Good luck!

(01.06.10 @ 09:40 PM)

mickey:

I have been checking in on her bag on a regular basis! I would love to buy one, but just bought a different one, and like the purse problem that I have... this could be bad!

I voted, good luck Dani!

(01.06.10 @ 09:47 PM)

Dani:

You guys totally rock my world. I was seriously worried that there'd be no response.

(01.06.10 @ 10:01 PM)

Nicole Mercereau:

Of course I voted Dani, and I'll continue to!

(01.06.10 @ 10:07 PM)

Samara Stevens:

I voted.... Dani your work is AMAZING!!!

(01.06.10 @ 10:27 PM)

Kym:

I voted a bunch too Dani. Good luck!

(01.06.10 @ 10:48 PM)

Kym:

I voted a bunch too Dani. Good luck!

(01.06.10 @ 10:48 PM)

Kym:

I voted a bunch too Dani. Good luck!

(01.06.10 @ 10:49 PM)

Shauna T:

I often admire your work on your blog since meeting you last summer while capturing my family. I definately will vote, as i love your work, and everyone deserves a new bag! Good Luck

(01.06.10 @ 10:50 PM)

danielle tollin:

Lovely New Year's resolutions! Must be dang fine camera bag- your reward sounds quite generous! I'll be sure to go back and keep voting! Good luck.

(01.06.10 @ 10:58 PM)

Sarah Redding:

Happy New Year Dani and Devin :) I hope 2010 brings you much joy, wonder, adventures, and success. I voted for you and will keep my fingers crossed that that beautiful bag will soon be totting your camera around!

(01.06.10 @ 11:30 PM)

Brittany Youzwa:

Put in a few votes for you! You deserve it with your hard work that you have put in. I love the inspiring words though made me realize a few things for this year! Can't wait for Devin and you to capture our wedding this summer! Good luck with the amazing bag...

(01.07.10 @ 12:41 AM)

Melody:

I voted for you Dani,love your resolutions! Good Luck!

(01.07.10 @ 08:52 AM)

jenna:

i dont know which i love more the bag or your resolution. vote vote and vote!

(01.07.10 @ 11:17 AM)

Maggie:

Hope you win!

(01.07.10 @ 01:11 PM)

Nicole Derendorf:

I voted at least 10 times, but if I win, you have to come over here for a holiday!

(01.07.10 @ 03:09 PM)

Renee McBain:

I Voted for you today!

(01.07.10 @ 04:14 PM)

Nicole Marud:

I voted. Of course I love your work and I hope you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(01.07.10 @ 06:25 PM)

chelene fehr:

Hey Dani! I voted, GOOD LUCK! Love the bag! Your taste, as always, is impeccable! :)

(01.07.10 @ 07:04 PM)

Nicole Parenteau:

you got my vote! best of luck the bags are beautiful!

(01.07.10 @ 07:11 PM)

Tamara:

got to admit I love your work also and voted for you :)... i'm also a regular viewer lol

(01.07.10 @ 07:39 PM)

Jenn Tait-Sjogren:

LOVE your work Dani!!!! I voted!!

(01.07.10 @ 07:55 PM)

Christie McDonald:

I voted for ya! Aww Devin is a lucky Guy! Crossing my fingers that you will win!!

(01.07.10 @ 08:40 PM)

nora vedress:

I voted! Good Luck!

(01.07.10 @ 10:15 PM)

Melanie Duperreault:

I have voted. Jay has voted. Ali (my dog has voted). Liza has voted.
I am not done...I am spending the next hour voting.
My comments are getting smaller.
Like "please give Dani this bag"!
I hope you win buddy!!!!! Let us know :)

(01.07.10 @ 10:31 PM)

Melanie:

I voted for you

(01.07.10 @ 11:02 PM)

Colette:

LOVE LOVE LOVE what you do! I voted:) Goodluck

(01.07.10 @ 11:26 PM)

Jyl:

I voted! And I really your work!

(01.08.10 @ 02:11 AM)

Jyl:

That should read *love* your work :-)

(01.08.10 @ 02:12 AM)

mickey:

Every time I vote I think about how jealous I'm going to be if you get it!

(01.08.10 @ 07:49 AM)

mickey macgillivray:

LOL.. just went and voted again and left a comment and WOW, Mel was right, she did spend the next hour voting! MY turn :)

(01.08.10 @ 07:53 AM)

Ashley Vermette:

I voted Dani. Good Luck! btw, super excited for Monday! :)

(01.08.10 @ 08:01 AM)

Chasity:

Voted!!! Hope you win... how exciting :)

(01.08.10 @ 09:28 AM)

Erin Parker:

Go Dani! So happy to vote for you!

(01.08.10 @ 09:34 AM)

Samara:

I just voted 10 more times for you Dani!!! Your new years goals are AWESOME and I think it's something we all should live by!!! All the best!!!

(01.08.10 @ 11:41 AM)

Jocelyn:

Hey Dani!! I forgot to post that I voted!! I'm sorry to hear u didn't win the bag, your resolution was beautiful! Better luck next time;)

(01.09.10 @ 06:21 AM)

A Fresh Slate and New Dreams

January 3, 2010 // personal / photography / business

I love New Years. It falls over you like a fresh layer of snow; clean, untouched, ready to be moulded into whatever my heart desires.

In 2009, I hit the ground running and I ran and ran and ran. When I stopped running, about a week and a half ago, and looked back I was surprised by what I felt. I'm glad 2009 is over. I have little attachment to the events of the past year. Few events and sessions really stand out in my mind and those will be the ones we continue with this year. Mostly it has been a blur of constant rushing to get caught up. It makes me sad. I bit off more than I could chew and as a result I missed out on cultivating relationships, new and old. My apologies to my clients, my friends, my loved ones.

But now, a fresh slate! This year I resolve to watch the snow fall, the grass grow, and the sun set. This year I resolve to worry less and laugh more. This year I resolve to hug my clients and make new friends. This year I resolve to tell Devin everyday what an amazing man he is.

The following images are from my favourite event of 2009; my trip to visit my friends in Mississippi.

Cheers to 2010,

Dani

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Christian Burge:

I too had a hard year last year but I agree 2010 will be better...u r an amazing friend and I cannot tell u how much it meant to me or how much I needed a friend when u came for a visit...u r my hero both professional and personal...I wanna be like u when I grow up!!! Thank u for these fantabulous pictures!!!!

(01.04.10 @ 10:47 AM)

Chugging Away

November 21, 2009 // family / personal / photography / business

"I think I can, I think I can"; I keep repeating the phrase as I work to pull my business train over what feels like a giant mountain. Since opening our studio in May I have been overwhelmed by the workload I've taken on. I love that I have a job that I'm passionate about, but I think I've learned, perhaps the hard way, just how much I'm capable of.

The good news is that I'm done with any new sessions until the New Year and that means I should be all caught up and have some time to relax and celebrate by the time Christmas arrives. I'm also pretty sure my New Years resolution will have something to do with balance and staying caught up.

My blog has been somewhat neglected and will probably remain that way until after Christmas. But for now here are a few images from a recent Mother / Daughters session. This is the first of this type of session I've done and I was doubly nervous because the Mom in this family is a photographer herself. We had a blast though and I'm sure her teenage girls are still making fun of some of the foolish things I say!

Cheers,

Dani

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Mickey:

We had a great time (even though the girls say they FROZE) they were sure excited to see their pics! They are going to look FANTASTIC hanging up in the store!

(11.23.09 @ 07:39 AM)

Mickey:

AWWW... i just seen the rest! I just cried a little!

(11.24.09 @ 06:57 PM)