Isn’t this one handsome young man?! Dominik is Amilie’s younger brother and much like Amilie, he was SO easy to photograph!! Doesn’t he look like he could be in an ad for this Billabong T-shirt?! I totally think so! He just has that look!

Thanks again for everything Amilie, Dominik and family!

As you probably already know if you follow me here and my Facebook fan page, I did a Teen Casting Call a couple of weeks ago as I wanted to update my portfolio with some fresh faces for 2010. And Amilie is one of the 3 teens that I chose to work with!!

I know I’ve said this before but I LOVE working with Teens. I find that they are not only so much fun, but that they normally LOVE the camera. Sometimes a little shy or self conscious at first, but by the end of the session they are always so into it and having fun just getting involved, chit-chatting, posing, coming up with ideas etc., its great and so rewarding for everyone! There’s just something so amazing about capturing this often over-looked age too. I think most parents forget that THIS is a major turning point in their child’s lives and is just as important (if not more important?) than so many other milestones! In a very short amount of time, these young adults will be off in the ‘real world’, doing real world stuff. Going to college, getting jobs, – having lives of their own. Just….growing up!! And how amazing to have images of your teen that truly reflect who they are as they approach these turning points in their lives?! Its pretty cool if I do say so myself! LOL!

Enjoy your Sneak Peek Amilie and Family!! It was a pleasure to work with you!!

Did you know that developing a brand is one of the single most important things you can do for your business?! And it all starts with a logo!! Do you need a fresh, unique identity for your existing company, photography or boutique business? Or are you just starting out and need a strong design that will help you create your brand? Then look no further!! I am now designing logos!! You can purchase any of these pre made designs and many more over at my BRAND NEW ETSY SHOP!!! I intend to keep this shop stocked up with fresh logos on a regular basis (and will be adding more in the coming days/weeks!), but if you are looking for something specific that you don’t see in the shop, please feel free to email me and I’ll see what I can do! I’d love to discuss the possibilities with you!

Do you, or does someone you know own a farm, scrap/car yard,  an Antique/rustic building or pieces of property in or around the Ottawa area? As a creative photographer, I am constantly on the hunt for a new and unique place to shoot sessions and would absolutely LOVE the opportunity to develop a relationship with any local farmers and property owners who have a suitable piece of property that they wouldn’t mind letting me access for a couple of hours a month. If you are a property owner with a property like this, or know someone who is ~ Please contact me at daniellebernier@gmail.com to talk details!! I’d be more than happy to work something out in exchange for your kindness!

**Due to a technical difficulty with my email account please note that all emails now need to be send to daniellebernier@gmail.com**

Are you, or do you know an Ottawa area Teen who is interested in modeling for the Danielle Lynn Photography blog and website? If so, please read on and forward to your friends!!

I am opening up a casting call for an Ottawa area teen between the ages of 14 and 18. This exclusive, creative session is being offered at no charge and will take place some time between now and the end of February . The Teen will receive a 1-2 hour On-location photo session (and pre-session wardrobe consultation if desired). As a thank-you, approximately 1-3 weeks following the session they will also receive a full set of professionally printed 4×6 photos (all images proofed from the session, approx. 20-40 images) as well as a disc of web-sized, watermarked images (for sharing on Facebook etc.!). Parental permission is required as well as a signed model release.

Because of my busy schedule, this is only being offered for a very limited time and to very a select number of teens. Should you wish to model for the Danielle Lynn Photography website portfolio or if you know someone who would like to take advantage of this unique opportunity, please email daniellebernier@gmail.com The candidate’s first name, age, availability and anything cool or interesting that you’d like to share should be included. I will contact you back as soon as possible afterward to let you you if you have been selected!

The only qualification? Wanting to feel like a STAR is a MUST! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and absolutely EVERYONE is welcome to apply!!!


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Oh what a beautiful girl I had the pleasure to work with on Saturday!!! Doesn’t she just BEAM with beauty and personality? And she is a trooper! It was so cold here on Saturday morning, but she bravely and sweetly survived most of the session without a jacket on and with a smile on her face! Even I was freeing and I was bundled up in my warm jacket the whole time! Nothing that a post-session Tim’s hot chocolate couldn’t cure though! ;-)

Thank you for the fun morning Haragwan! Enjoy your Sneak Peek girl!!

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I know how it goes. Having to frantically search around on February 13th trying and find something super sweet for your husband or wife for Valentines Day. I’ve been there. And it stinks. And sadly, I’ve been on both the giving and receiving end of giving that lame-o box of chocolates and a card that we always end up with. BUT….this year, I’ve got some good news!! A Valentines Day special that will not only get you in the good books with your Mom/husband/wife etc. BUT is also contributing to a VERY important cause! Its a win-win for everyone!

From now until February 14th, Danielle Lynn Photography is offering Valentines Day Mini Sessions. $200 gets you a 45 minute session for two, Two 5×7 prints and One 8×10 print. And what makes this even more amazing is that $25, and ALL additional print sales from each Mini Session will be donated to Oxfam Canada to be used in sending water and aid to victims in the recent Earthquake in Haiti. That’s right. Re-read that bit if you need to. $25 of your $200 as well as the profits from EVERY print purchased through your mini session.

* Treat your Mom or daughter to a mother/daughter session!

* Celebrate an engagement!

* Surprise your husband or wife with that long over due session for just the two of you!

* Or treat yourselves, just because!


Feel good and make lives better with your Valentines Day gift this year!


Spaces are limited – book NOW!

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Yet again, I am thrilled to have been lucky enough to work with such sweet, gorgeous people! And what a hilarious time we had! Seriously, I think its a miracle that I was able to hold the camera steady – I was laughing so much sometimes!!

A while back I photographed their ADORABLE little girl, however, due to Miss Dains deciding to make an early appearance, we missed the opportunity to do the Maternity session! So instead, we just celebrated the love between this new Mommy and Daddy last Saturday. I hope you enjoy your (not so small) sneak peek guys – thanks for the fun morning!!

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winner

Below is the winning number (169) that was selected using random.org ~ An online random number generator.

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The official list of the Giveaway winners:


$100 Print Credits for Danielle Lynn Photography:


1) Maryse Belair of Rockland, ON

2) Colleen Leger of Ottawa, ON

3) Dee Campbell of Ottawa, ON


8GB 3rd Generation Apple iPod Touch:


Jason Kingsley of Courtice, ON


A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!!!


To say that I’m blown away at the success of this contest would be a huge understatement!! You guys ROCK! I literally got HUNDREDS of entries, from all over Canada, from all different people (most of whom I had never previously known!) and many were also from right in my own back yard! So I think it goes without saying ~ THANK YOU. Thank you to all of the family, friends (and new friends!), as well as my wonderful clients who have helped make this contest a success through sharing about it on Facebook, emails etc.. I honestly and genuinely appreciate each and every one of you and the things that you do on a regular basis to help make Danielle Lynn Photograph so successful!

So to answer the many questions that I’ve been getting from friends, clients and fellow photographers, I will now officially confirm (in case you can’t tell from my excitement) that it was a HUGE success. I had hoped to be able to get my name out in the community a little, gain some new contacts, do something fun and memorable that people could have fun with and at the same time, use the opportunity to SHARE THE LOVE and give something really cool away! And thanks to each and every one of you guys, its been amazing!! SO amazing, that I’m planning to have MORE giveaways this year!! And of course, I plan to make my SHARE THE LOVE GIVEAWAY an annual event, so feel free to offer up some suggestions about what to give away next year!

If you have not already, feel free to follow Danielle Lynn Photography on Facebook!

I am SO SO excited to tell share this with you all. Its been so hard keeping it a secret!!!!

One of my (many!) new years resolutions this year was to really focus on giving back to my community, friends and clients. I hope to do lots of that this year, and to kick it off what I know will be an awesome year I thought, what better to do than have an awesome giveaway of something like oh…I don’t know….. a shiny new 8GB, 3rd Generation iPod Touch!!! A cool prize worth over $200!! And if you live in Canada, you qualify! Every Canuck you know: Your friends, your co-workers, your doctor, your plumber, whoever!  Send ‘em on over to the Danielle Lynn Photography website’s contact section and have them enter to win!!

The details are below…and keep scrolling to see the actual iPod that is up for grabs!!!

Click this image to be taken to the Danielle Lynn Photography Website to enter!

And here is the PRIZE!!!

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First Annual – Danielle Lynn Photography

Share the love Giveaway 2010!!

Do you want to win an 8GB iPod Touch?! Are you Canadian? Interested in receiving a totally exclusive and awesome Danielle Lynn Photography quarterly newsletter? Then read on my friends!

Here’s how it works:

1 – Visit the Danielle Lynn Photography website {hint: click this image}

2 – Go to the Contact section and fill out the form. Include your full name, a valid e-mail address and a valid phone number and in the message box let me know where you live and how you found out about this awesome giveaway.

3 – Check the Danielle Lynn Photography Blog and News section of the website as the winner will be announced Monday January 18th, 2010 at 1PM EST

Please share this awesomeness with everyone you know as this giveaway is open to all residents of Canada! Your family, your friends, your co-workers! And the best part is that you can submit one (1) entry per day for the duration of the giveaway.The more times you submit an entry, the better your chances of winning!

And as if the craziness of giving away an iPod Touch wasn’t enough I will also be awarding THREE (3) lucky Ottawa area participants with a $100 (yes, a ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR!) print credit, which can be used towards the purchase of any of the products that Danielle Lynn Photography offers! Coupons will be emailed randomly so watch your inbox. And don’t forget to tell your friends and…

SHARE THE LOVE!

Fine Print

By submitting your entry you are agreeing to the following:

  • All entries must be submitted through the contact section of the Danielle Lynn Photography website and must include your full name, a valid e-mail, a valid phone number, your location and how you found out about this awesome giveaway. Any entries missing this information will not be included in the draw.
  • Giveaway ends on Monday January 18th, 2010 at 9AM EST.
  • You may submit only ONE (1) entry per day, per person for the duration of the contest. Any spamming will result in a disqualification.
  • By submitting your entry, you are agreeing to receive the exclusive Danielle Lynn Photography quarterly newsletter. This exclusive membership provides you with news updates for Danielle Lynn Photography, previews of new and exciting products and services, posh discounts as well as photography tips and more!
  • Prize consists of an 8GB iPod Touch 3rd Generation ® 2010 Apple Inc.
  • Prize will be mailed to the winner (within Canada only) at no charge. Original purchase receipt will be included.
  • The $100 print credit will be deducted from your final print order. The $100 print credit cannot be used as a deposit or as any part of the session fee payment.
  • The $100 print credits cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers.