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~