My webpage has a new home!

I've finally finished my new website! It is still located at www.shelleyjeanphotography.com, but you might have to update your bookmarks.

Please let me know what you think by commenting on this post (on the new blog!), or you can send me a Twitter, Facebook message or email.

Check out my twitters:



And be sure to add me as a friend, become a fan, and join my facebook page:



And last but not least, you can also sign up for my newsletter (sent about 4 times a year):

Newsletter Sign-up

Something else that is new is my referral program. When you refer a friend, and they book a photography session, you get rewarded with a discount towards your next photography session with Shelley Jean Photography. Not bad, huh? Just a way to say thanks for spreading the word.

If you are looking for a password to a gallery on the new homepage, just send me a note and I'll forward it onto you.

Announcement: Two-Day Boudoir Marathon in Guelph, July 18th and 19th!

Definition: n. A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.

Why boudoir?
to celebrate & empower yourself
as a gift to yourself, or loved one

When is it?
Saturday July 18th & Sunday July 19th, 2009

What’s Included?
unique boutique hotel suite
private one-on-one photo session
professional makeup artistry by Carrie Tibbs
custom designed, and professionally printed 5x5 photobook album
online password protected gallery
30 high-resolution images on disc
gentle retouching
an experience of a lifetime!

How do I find out more?
contact Shelley at 519.362.8672 or
email: shelley@shelleyjeanphotography.com
www.shelleyjeanphotography.com

The cost for a session is $350 plus GST & PST, and includes all of the above.

Please share with anyone you think may be interested in treating themselves to the experience.

New Website Coming Soon

Just a note to let you know I've been working on a new website design and hope to unveil it later this week - that is, of course, if I can get the kinks worked out before then!

A Littlest Hero: Maggie

Maggie and I met in May, and the first time she saw me she came running at me full speed to give me a ginormous hug! It was heartwarming to be accepted so quickly and without a second thought. Maggie and her sister Ella joined their parents as a family for this Littlest Heroes Project session. For more information on this amazing organization, check out their website

In the fall of 2004 Maggie's family learned that she has a rare genetic disorder, a deletion in her 15th chromosone. Maggie has Angelman Syndrome. AS, as it is commonly referred to, is associated with serious, lifelong disabilities.

These are words from Maggie's mom: "It has been difficult for us to match the profoundly sad reality of AS, with our loving, happy little girl. Maggie is much more than her diagnosis. We are still caught by moments of heartache for our little girl, but it is impossible to stay down when you are around Maggie." I couldn't agree more! Maggie has a way of exploring her world and embracing life with a vigour that attracts you. From the short time I spent with her I could tell that smiling is one of Maggie's favourite things to do!

Engagement Photos in Ottawa!

A couple of weekends ago I had the chance to meet Megan and Paul - a couple who are engaged to be married in August. And guess who gets to shoot their wedding? ;)

These two were so much fun to work with! Both of them have a great sense of humour. They brought along their little furbaby who was so cute I couldn't stay away.

The Littlest Heroes Project

I haven't told you about the Littlest Heroes Project yet. An amazing idea, and a wonderful organization, the Littlest Heroes Project matches photographers from a team of volunteers worldwide to the world's 'littlest heroes'. They define 'littlest heroes' as 'children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses'.

Their mission:

Our mission at The Littlest Heroes Project is to help provide and capture memories for families who are dealing with hectic schedules due to having a child who is suffering from a serious illness or life altering disability. We understand that in the midst of being thrown a diagnosis and having to switch from a “normal” life to a life that is totally different, and often scary, things like getting photos taken is sometimes a huge challenge and is one of the last things families are thinking about. But when everything is done, and either the child has reached the end of their battle, or has proven the odds against it many wish they had more time to stop, and capture the journey that they lived through for so long. Through Littlest Heroes our photographers understand each and every case, and cater it to fit and honor each child and family. Our photographers are on hand to travel to homes, hospitals, clinics, fundraisers, and benefits to help capture your child’s journey in a “Day in the life” sort of style and work personally one on one with your child and entire family to get those special family photos and moments that you can cherish for years to come.



I signed up to be a photographer with the Littlest Heroes Project back in January, and was quickly matched with not just one, but with two families!

Tomorrow I meet with Maggie for a day outside (we are hoping the skies are blue for us!) playing, making new friends, and living life the way it should be lived. Oh, and I'll take some photos too!

I can't wait to meet her and her family.

Boudoir Session - It's all in the eyes...

We had a lot of fun during this session - in fact, we spent too long doing it and were politely asked to leave the studio! She and I met when she asked me to photograph her family (I also blogged about that session) and when I announced the boudoir marathon through my newsletter she jumped at the opportunity!

As she says - you can say a lot with just a look in your eyes... HOT!