Our 2013 donation!

Well, from the launch to today there hasn't been much posted on here... but behind the scenes our various vendors and dancers have been busy sell-sell-selling!

I'm thrilled to announce that we made our donation finally and were so happy to hand over a cheque for $775 to the Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops! 

Thank you to every one of our sponsors, supporters and dancers... YOU made this amazing donation possible!

I am thrilled to announce that we will be holding a "launch party" this year to celebrate the start of calendar sales.  Please invite everyone you know and come join us to be the first to see this year's calendars!

Sunday, September 16th from 1-4 pm

 

 

At Movements Dance & Active Wear

 

103-125 4th Avenue, Kamloops

 

 

... and because a blog post just isn't the same without a photo...

 



Ballerina Babies!

After many requests over the past year for baby dance sessions, it's finally happened! 

Here is our first day of last weekend's Baby Ballerina mini sessions... Hope you enjoy the babies as much as I did!

Love Carrie

Update:

I've been working hard on securing sponsors for the 2013 calendars, but I need your help too! 

If you know of anyone who owns a business or has connections to a business that may be interested in sponsoring the calendar, please email info at classic blue dot ca and I can forward a sponsor letter to you.

Thanks for the support,

xoxo Carrie

Ballerina Baby {K}

The NATURE DANCE calendar features dancers from 2 1/2 years old and up... but I've had many requests for those younger to participate in some way so came up with the Ballerina Baby series.

These mini studio sessions are for children aged 2 1/2 and younger to dress up and have fun on stage!  These sessions are not included in the NATURE DANCE calendar, but the funds from these sessions go towards helping our calendar become a reality.

Enjoy the video!  Please email me for information on how to book a session for your little dancer :)

xoxo carrie

Our 2012 Donation!

With a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 NATURE DANCE Calendar in even the smallest way...

I am proud to announce that Classic Blue Photography raised $300 at the close of the first annual NATURE DANCE calendar charity project!  

The NATURE DANCE Calendar is as a community project, as its success was based largely on the efforts of volunteers and business owners who donated time and funds just for the love of charity and our environment. From the beginning, the project was intended to involve the community by featuring our children,  involving local small businesses, and by sharing the idea with all of our friends... And while being fun and beautiful, I hope the calendar also inspired hope and giving from the heart to charities that need our help.

I was in awe at times at the kindness and generosity the project inspired in people that didn't even know me at all! I am truly thankful for everyone involved who took a giant leap of faith with me to see the calendar come to life.  This has been a great experience, and the success of this first year has me really excited for future years as it can only get better from here!

This blog has more details about the calendar and how local families or businesses can participate in the 2013 calendar project. Please do take time to look around,  read about the calendar, see some pictures, and have a look at the sponsors who generously funded the 2012 calendar!

Carrie Boileau is owner of Classic Blue Photography, www.classicblue.ca, and mom of 2 of the many beautiful dancers that grace the pages of the 2012 NATURE DANCE Calendar. For more information contact info@classicblue.ca or 250.819.8010.

Welcoming Winter

We have been lacking in the snow department in Kamloops lately, so I was thrilled as great big beautiful flakes finally started to fall last weekend.

I was even more thrilled when one of the brave dancers who've signed up for a winter dance session said she was available to do photos Sunday afternoon! 

By the time we met for our session, the snow was well on it's way to melting in the beautiful sunshine... so we headed out onto the local pond while there was no one on it playing hockey!







I sure hope those shoes came clean, Taylor!

 

 

***Don't forget dancers - every 25 comments on your blogpost will earn you a $25 print credit to be used towards purchasing prints from your session! Go ahead, share the post and encourage your friends to come comment so you can take home more of your beautiful images!***

Season's Greetings and a giveaway!

Kids are out of school and excitedly looking forward to wrapping presents, baking goodies, and the big night when Santa starts his journey around the world, spreading holiday joy to boys and girls everywhere. 

In the spirit of giving, I would like to give one lucky reader an autographed copy of the 2012 calendar.  You don't have to be local to win, but locals can pick it up themselves and have it under the Christmas tree for that dance lover on Christmas morning.

If you are out of town and the calendar needs to be shipped, I will get it out in the mail first thing in the morning tomorrow.  It won't be there for Christmas, but a little note in an envelope about gift that is coming would work just as well ;)

What do you do to win? 

Simply comment on this blog post!

*Let me know who would get the calendar or if you would be keeping it,
*or if you know someone in it,
*or if you recognize any of the locations on the front cover,
*or if you'd like to be in it... etc.

It doesn't matter really what you say, just comment and make sure that you check back later tonight to find out if you won.  The winner will have to contact me to arrange pick up or mailing of their calendar :)

Good luck to everyone and Merry Christmas!



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Edited at 11:05pm
Comment number three Team Scott - The Adventure Continues has been picked as the winner by random.org... CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Please email me at info@classicblue.ca to arrange pickup or to have the calendar mailed to you :)

Frolicking in the fall leaves

I've decided to post a few previews from each of the new sessions on here so that followers can have a glimpse of what's in store for the new calendar.  I hope you enjoy!

This is my fall nature dancer Amanda...

***Attention 2013 calendar dancers and parents - 25 comments on this blogpost will earn you a $25 print credit to be used towards purchasing prints from your session!  Go ahead, share the post and encourage your friends to come comment so you can take home more of your beautiful images!***

Seasons Change

With fall a distant memory already, and fresh snow laying on the ground, winter dance sessions are now booking!  If you've already signed up here, make sure to check your email regarding booking winter audition sessions for the 2013 calendar.  If you haven't signed up yet but have been wanting to, hurry and get your name on that audition list before I close the winter audition session sign-up!

~Carrie~

Calendars for sale!

Our 2012 calendars made their official debut on September 16th.  I'm thrilled to say that sales are going well and every calendar bought benefits the David Suzuki Foundation, so make sure to get yours before they are sold out! 


Calendars are still available through myself (email Carrie) and some of our awesome sponsors are even selling them in their stores!


Movements Dance and Activewear
103-125 Fourth Ave
(250) 314-0803


Lizzie Bits Baby Co.
204-450 Lansdowne St
(250) 374-8706


Fresh is Best Salsa & Co.
1420 B Hugh Allan DrivePhone: 250.377.7555
And a thanks goes out to our other sponsors as well, who would love to help sell if they were set up for it...  Subway's Kamloops locations and the Frick & Frack Taphouse.

The waiting game...

The calendar has been at the printers for the past three weeks and I thought I'd put together a slideshow of some of the dancers while we're waiting.

I hope you enjoy! 


Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.


 Don't forget to head over to visit our facebook page and "like" it, and visit the main website (Classic Blue Photography) for pricing information and a peek at my portfolio!

Have a great long weekend everyone!

Progress!

All of our dancers have been photographed and I'm now starting to build the calendar.

I'm still looking for sponsors but am thrilled to announce that Movements Dancewear and Activewear will be a major sponsor... it's such a perfect fit!  Our calendar will be available for purchase at the store, and they've even asked that our dancers grace their walls.  Make sure when you head into the store in the fall to pick out your new dance supplies (and a calendar of course) that you take a look at their walls to see if you recognize anyone :)

~Carrie~

Wow, Kamloops dancers amaze me!

Thanks to every single one of the dancers who auditioned for this years' calendar, you are all so beautiful and creative!  Our calendar is going to be amazing!!!

I've now closed the call for auditions for this years' calendar and have only 2 spots remaining for July 30th at Sun Peaks, which will cost an additional fee to Sun Peaks, to travel up the chairlift.  If you are interested, please fill out the application right away and email me to let me know it's Sun Peaks you're wanting.

Otherwise, get on the mailing list for the 2013 calendar auditions, which will begin this fall.

Also, keep a look out for the 2012 calendar, which will be an amazing gift to buy for that special someone for Christmas!!

Call for Nominations!

Classic Blue Photography is thrilled to announce the first calendar for "the NATURE DANCE project" is in the works! 

I am looking for nominations for the 2012 charity organization to benefit from the first annual NATURE DANCE Calendar. If you have a favorite charity - oriented toward the environment and/or children's sports in our Kamloops community, please forward the name and contact information. I will evaluate the fit and choose an organization by mid July.

The NATURE DANCE project is a community project, and its success is based largely on the efforts of volunteers and community business owners who want to be part of a fun way to GIVE.  This project was intended to involve the community by featuring OUR children and involving local businesses and by sharing the idea with all of our friends. And while being fun and beautiful, I hope the calendar also inspires care and giving from the heart!

Production of the calendar began in May with an open invitation for models (kids!), which is still ongoing! 

I will be updating this blog with more details about the calendar and how local families or businesses can participate in the 2012  calendar project. Please do take time to come back often... to read about the calendar, see some pictures, and have a look at the sponsors who generously fund the calenda

Carrie ~ Classic Blue Photography

www.classicblue.ca

www.classicbluephotography.blogspot.com
www.thenaturedanceproject.blogspot.com