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Attracting Clients I Deserve: Abelle Portraits

The web makes learning accessible. I use it as part of my regular training to perfect the mastery of my craft, I follow a number of entrepreneurs and leaders in my industry. I am constantly watching and listening to webinars and podcasts. Like every day. Like all the time.

The other day, while listening to a business webinar, the influential speaker said this: «You attract the clients you deserve.» In other words, you attract clients who are aligned with your energy. This line has stayed with me since.

I struggle with the confidence in the service I provide and the quality of the work I produce for people. I have come to understand that and expect it. I know many artists and soul-preneurs feel the same way because our soul is part and parcel of the service we provide for others. Indeed, portrait photography is my labor of love.

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These are some of the lovely souls that have come into my life in 2018.

When I read this line over and over again: «You attract the clients you deserve.», I am at a loss for words to express my gratitude toward the clients who come into my studio. All I know is I am one darn-lucky and blessed human being!

Portrait of a Wedding couple in the country.

Mariage à Oka: une petite famille plus que charmante. Vu par Abelle

Avec ce dernier mariage, je peux dire que je suis officiellement devenue une photographe de famille. J’ai rencontré Cynthia pour la première fois en 2009, au mariage de sa cousine au vignoble St-Agnès à Glen Sutton. Je l’ai revu en 2015, dans un verger de Dunham, le Domaine de Dunham, pour le mariage de son autre cousine, la sœur de l’autre.
Nous nous sommes rencontrés il y a deux ans pour planifier son mariage avec Martin qui devait avoir lieu en août 2017. Mais, surprise… contre toute attente, ils ont reçu un cadeau du ciel en apprenant qu’ils attendaient un deuxième enfant à l’été 2017. Le mariage a donc été reporté à cet été. Les voici dans toute leur splendeur et authenticité. Ils sont beaux, pleins de vie, authentiques, aimants et aimés.

J’ai eu les larmes aux yeux pendant une bonne partie de la journée tellement cette célébration était touchante. À vous autres maintenant de vous rincer l’oeil. 😉

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J’aime la vie à 35 mm. #Nikkorglass

Wedding portrait photographer: Abelle.ca

La lumière était directe et dure. Au diable l’ombre, nous avons sauté dedans à pieds joints.

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#lensflare #gorgeousbridegroom #fullsunportrait

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Montage diaporama des images de leur journée de mariage.

Lieu: Au Jardin d’Emmanuel à Oka.
Assistante photo: Tammy Jette
Maquillage: Myriam Arelle
Coiffure: Mélanie Laroche
Fleurs: Domaine Vénusia
DJ: Martin Robert
Gâteau: Sucré Sam

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Bouquet : création de Domaine Vénusia.

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Gâteau: création de Sucré Sam

Brockville family portrait photography

Abelle Portraits Mother’s Day Promo: Another Chapter

The Mother’s Day Promotion held last spring led to this family portrait photo shoot. During the pre-shoot phone consultation, it was made clear that the goal behind this studio photo session was “to capture the children at their age.“ In essence, isn’t this what photography does: stop time?

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This session was really four mini-sessions built into one, combining individual magazine-style photos with family portraits. This is certainly possible and makes for a busy fun-filled day.

This session also coincided with another milestone for this family: their nest will start emptying out as the eldest daughter is leaving for university once school starts again this Fall.

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If you wish to combine different types of photo shoots, make sure you pack a variety of outfits and that you eat your “Wheaties“ in the morning. Energy helps you stay alert for the duration of the photography session. I will guide you and help you plan for this ahead of time.

So, when was the last time you and your family were photographed professionally?

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It was a pleasure for Erica, Angélique and I to create these family portraits.
View more images from this photo shoot.
Photography assistance: Angelique Gravelle
Hair and makeup: Erica Wright
Direction and photography: Isabelle of Abelle.ca

This family’s professional services include: Thousand Island Hearing Clinic and Brockville Chiropractic and Health Associates.

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Les 9 ans de Mlle C.: Abelle Photographie

C’est avec sa robe de première communion, une crinoline en tulle, des ailes d’ange (oui, oui, vous avez bien lu) et des ongles d’orteils presque propres que Mlle C s’est fait photographier au studio. Seule. En lumière naturelle. Par un samedi matin tranquille.

 

Abelle family portrait photography studio: Portraits of a child

Il y a presque exactement deux ans, elle était venue au studio se faire photographier avec maman. C’est fou ce qu’elle a grandit depuis ce temps-là.

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Mlle C. en 2015

Les enfants, c’est du bonbon. Ils se donnent sans réserve, sans gêne. C’est pourquoi ils sont si photogéniques. Donc,  à la base, tout le monde est photogénique. Il s’agit de faire confiance et se laisser diriger pendant la session photo.

Abelle family portrait photography studio: Portraits of children.

Abelle family portrait photography studio: children portraits.

Abelle family portrait photography studio: Portraits of a child

Abelle family portrait photography studio: Portraits of a child

Maintenant, Mlle C. a des devoirs. En plus de devoir apprendre le violon :),  elle doit aussi choisir quelles images et grandeurs de cadres elle mettra sur le mur de sa nouvelle chambre.

Les autres images de la session de portraits en studio sont visibles ici.

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Wedding at Maplehurst Manor & Carriage House, Maitland Ontario: as seen by Abelle Photography

These lovebirds exude youthfulness and vitality. They are creative and talented musicians. To photograph them was a treat. This wedding took place at the end of a glorious warm summer. The groom’s last name inspired the peacock theme and the navy and green colour scheme.

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario Canada

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

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Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

The venue is superb. Set on the side of the St-Lawrence Seaway, at the mouth of the Thousand Island in Maitland, Ontario, is Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House: “a magnificent Georgian Style Manor overlooking the beautiful St. Lawrence River.“ The historical manor has a Downton Abbey feel.

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Wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

Brockville Wedding Photographer

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle Photography at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House

The bride revealed her gown to her father before the ceremony. This “Father Reveal“ was very touching.

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario Canada

Beautiful wedding photography by Abelle.ca

The couple didn’t wish to see each other before the ceremony for a first look. However, they shared a prayer prior to the ceremony. This was another emotional moment.

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Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

Sophia is a brilliant musician and has a voice that is divine. She surprised and treated her family and friends by playing one of her own compositions.

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Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

 

Abelle Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

Abelle Wedding Photographer

Beautiful wedding photographed by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

Abelle Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography by Abelle at Maplehurst Manor and Carriage House in Maitland, Ontario

See more images from this wedding on the website.

Makeup: Kathy from Winx Artistry
Venue : www.maplehurst.ca
Second Photographer: Laureleen Debat

A special thank you to the staff at Homewood Museum in Maitland, Ontario. They gladly let us photograph the couple on the museum’s grounds. It is one of Ontario’s oldest houses that is well worth a visit.

 

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Abelle: Wedding photography in Bromont, Québec.

This will not make me seem any younger but… I met Meagan when she was in grade 8. She was a student in the grade 8 math class I taught in another lifetime… when I was just 16. 🙂

Seriously, even back then Meagan was a talented, determined, authentic and elegant young girl. So look at her now. What do you see? I photographed her bridal portraits in Bondville, by Brome Lake.

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Love the flowy skirt of this dress. In the back, Brome Lake.

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Normand Rockwell inspired me for this wedding image.

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Wedding held in the barn at Le Refuge du Mont Gale, Bromont, Québec.

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She and Stefan came to me to document this blissful wedding. They wanted something simple and fun. They wanted a celebration of their love and a party for their loved ones. We scheduled a first look (Scroll way down for information on the what is “First Look”) in Bromont, at the Bromont olympic equestrian park. On that day, the 20th edition of the Quebec Equestrian Games were taking place for the weekend. So amidst a sea of horse trailers and horses and their riders, we set out to photograph that their first look. Look for the crisp September light in some of the mid afternoon shots. I love it.

The wedding ceremony and reception were held down the road at Le Refuge du Mont Gale. That is where I went on most of my end of year school trips when I was in elementary school. Did I mention my high school bus driver, David, was also the horse carriage driver?

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I’m grateful to have had the privilege of being surrounded with this much fun, love and positive energy on that day. These two make me want to smile, a lot.

 

Flowers: Debbie Hornig Créations Florales

Charming Apple Orchard Wedding, Dunham, Qc: Abelle Photography

I love Downton Abbey. I love the story and characters and, I will admit, I am smitten by the costumes, dresses and sets. I feel this wedding’s theme and natural elegance remind me of the show, no? I cannot put my finger on which period exactly.

In any event, good looks, energy and kindness definitely played a big role in this beautiful day, held at the Domaine de Dunham, in the Eastern Townships.

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Ce mariage bilingue, présidé par le papa du marié, n’a laissé personne sans larmes. Aux y’able les dépenses, on sort les mouchoirs! Simplicité, authenticité et bon goût étaient tous au rendez-vous. Et leur petite! Non, mais. Arrêtez-là: elle fait fondre les coeurs tellement elle est adorable.

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Wedding Photography in an Apple Orchard in Dunham, Qc : Abelle Photography

Louis. Il a travaillé toute sa vie comme mécanicien. Quand il parle de ses 3 voitures anciennes, on entend un marin parler de son navire ou d’un romantique parler de sa douce. Une belle rencontre.

Abelle Photography: apple orchard wedding photographs.

Seriously. Are these two attractive enough for you?

Vous ne la reconnaissez peut-être pas la puce mais, la voici, il y a 2 ans et puis l’an dernier:
Pregnancy Portrait Session: Abelle Portraits
Mother Daughter Portrait - Abelle Portraits

 

Event Planning: http://www.lesmariagesdemlleb.com
Hôtel: Hôtel Castel et Spa Confort, Granby
Réception: http://www.domainededunham.ca/pages/accueil.html
Fleurs: Debbie Hornig Conception Florale Floral Design
Photographie: Abelle Photographie
Robe:

Want more? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y00gXgZA_8Q

Empowering Women One Makeover Beauty Portrait At a Time: Abelle Photography

Women. We are strong and vulnerable at the same time. We love our sibblings, family, partners and children to bits. We love to have photographs of the people we love in our space. When the camera is turned toward us, many of us don’t feel pretty enough. ”I’ll get my photograph taken when I lose 10 pounds, when I get my hair cut or colored, when I get a tan,… Not me. Not now.”

The makeover and beauty portrait photoshoot experience is fun. The beautiful photographs created are secondary. It’s the experience, the pampering session that often leads to the start of a beautiful transformation that is more than skin deep. Women feel empowered.
Exist in photographs is a beautiful movement that strives to change that. Photographs of you are the best gift you can give the people in your life. #existinphotos.

For more images of this makeover beauty portrait session: http://abelle.ca/mother-daughter-beauty-makeover-photoshoot

Mother, Wife, Sister, Editor, Friend and Goddess. Makeover Beauty Portrait Session by Abelle

Laura has time for everything and everyone: her two children, her husband, her family, her friends, her work, her business, her community,… Her good friend Natasha thought this experience might be the type of pampering Laura needed.

After a styling consultation, held prior to the photoshoot, Laura was ready for a morning of transformation and fun at our Brockville photo studio. Erica (MUA), hair & makeup artist, enhanced Laura’s flawless skin and beautiful features and did a wonderful job with Laura’s naturally curly hair. Laura knocked this makeover beauty portrait photoshoot out of the park! A real pro.

At her reveal session, she couldn’t get over the photographs. She said knew she had it in her somewhere to let her inner Goddess out. This makeover session proved her right.

Laura: Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Editor, Friend and Goddess.
Abelle Photographie: Glamour Beauty Portrait Session

For more images of Laura: http://abelle.ca/beauty-portrait-makeover
Beautiful hair & makeup by: ericawrightmua.com
To book your session: info@abelle.ca or 514.259.5006

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