March SPECIAL!

My new years resolution was to support more local charities! March is so exciting! Between supporting SCARS (25% of proceeds go to SCARS) and purchasing a photo shoot for $150 which includes:

Unlimited Unlimited time - Unlimited Photo's on a CD - Framed 8X10 print but for a limited time You also get a FREE Scarf from Pretty Little Knots Custom Made for you! You pick the colors and the style and you get it FREE from CM Photography all through the month of march! 


Not only do you do something great for Charity, you get great photo's and a FREE Scarf! This offer ends at the end of March so book fast!


Have a great day guys!

The Dream - The Future of CM Photography

For those who do not know too much about CM photography, I started this small business last year. The last year I have learned so much on what not to charge, who to watch out for, what not to do, what to do and so on....Since June 2010, I have raised over $150 for 6 animal friendly charities! Something I am so proud of and cannot wait for 2011 to see how much I will raise- - with your help, of course!

Photographer has always been something that has been a huge interest to me. I have not gone to school for it, everything I know, I taught myself or read or watched directional DVD's to help myself grow. With a lot of practice in every area, I hope to do great things and deliver even better photo's for clients..Although that is not the ultimate goal!

One day I hope for CM Photography to be able to do the following:

• Occasional photo shoots for people - I want to focus more on nature and animals and sell photo's to donate the money to either my own charity (I one day hope to have an animal sanctuary or something great for animals) or another charity of the month.
• Do photo's for free or by donation for people occasionally (for people who really deserve it all around the world!). The free photo shoot would include all digital prints on a CD, a framed poster sized photo, and a photo book including ALL prints.
• I really just want to travel the world and bring it back with me in photo's for everyone. The world is beautiful and I want people to see it through my photography. 

These are all big dreams I have in the future of my photography career. Don't worry, I love what I do for now, and I will continue to work on ways to better myself and get more clients but eventually, CM Photography will be very, very different. In the mean time, I am still looking for more clients to help fund this dream and the dreams of many, many others. :) 

FREE Photo Shoots!

I have so many idea's running through my head for the following categories! If you are interested in being a model for a free shoot please let me know by emailing charitablemoments@gmail.com or calling (780) 218 - 3666!

1 Dancer
1 Figure Skater

1 Trash the Dress 
Musical Artist
(band welcome)
Musical Boudoir Photo shoot
(Must be able to play an instrument besides drums)
1 Gay or Lesbian Couple
1 Body Builder
1 Boudoir  
1 Soldier 
(couples welcome as long as one is enrolled in the military)



You will receive 20 HD photo's on a CD.

Must be able to travel to and within Edmonton. Serious inquiries only!

Are Free Photo Shoots Good for Networking?

Although photo shoots can sometimes take a lot of work, it is a good way of showing potential paying clients your talent, practice people skills/photography talents and sometimes a great way to try a new skill that you have learned.

That being said, I don't think photography should be done for free, forever. Building parts or strengthening part of your portfolio is one thing but regardless, photo shoots, editing and so on can take a lot of work and time. It is a great way to learn new skills though and new people. Plus, a free photo shoot can lead to a few paying photo shoots because of recommendations. Word of mouth is the best way of marketing - and sometimes the cheapest....Free shoots are also a good way to give fresh photo's to a portfolio, especially if you have not had a shoot for a while.

Today for example, I got the privilege of working with a client who was willing to sit for a boudoir (my first boudoir photo shoot) and a singles outdoor photo shoot. It was also a free shoot to practice these skills but also to bring a new look to my portfolio. 

Elenna, was so awesome and I had such a joy working with her! (Please be informed that I do not post boudoir photos for privacy reasons!)