And the Winners are...

Wow - we said it was going to be hard to narrow down the choices from the 2nd Annual Sprouts' Model Search...it was...so, FIVE lucky sets of winners have been chosen!


Sprouts will be in touch with the winners, who you will see strutting their stuff at the Splurge Spring Fling (happening May 10th).

To see all the participants (& have the opportunity to order prints of your image), visit http://shop.prairiechild.com

I'm using a new online service...it's called SmugMug (I've heard good things about it, but let's be honest, their name is pretty darn funny too...so I had to check them out!)

To order a print, simply click "buy this print" and indicate the size & quantity you would like. I generally order Matte prints - however, the Lustre has the "pop" of gloss, without the finger prints & glare (it is, however, slightly more expensive as it is on heavier paper).

When you send in your order, I will be notified, and will review the order, complete any additional portrait retouching, and (this is the important part!), make sure the photo can be cropped to the size specified.

If you choose to purchase a 8x10, part of the image will be cropped (if you don't want any part of the image cropped, you may want to opt for the 8x12 - although frames are slightly harder to come by - but there are several places in town carrying them!)

I am offering my reprints at a special rate for the model search (but, please note that prices are in USD which is virtually at par...but...not exactly!).

Shipping "economy" takes ~2 weeks (and prices vary based on size of prints ordered - it lets you know exact shipping costs before you finalize order).

I tested out the site on my mom & my sister and they breezed through the process - however, if you do have questions, please feel free to email (erin@prairiechild.com) or call (250) 361.1602.


PS - you also have options to order Fridge magnets & download a digital file

Coming up next, a long overdue peak at "The Sproutlets!"

The Search Continues...

Day 2 of the Sprouts Model Search for Charity was just as busy as Day 1 (thanks to all who came out & braved the "elements")
Ok, so maybe the snow had melted before the event began, but it was still a chilly April day!


We had another 60 "models" during the day, which makes the 2nd Annual Search almost 50% bigger than last year! Over the 2 days, the search raised over $1000 for Artemis Place!! (nice work everyone!)Our lucky 3 winners will be announced this coming week (and, I'll also be making a web gallery available with all the contestants, with an opportunity to purchase other prints if you like!)Watch for the announcement soon (I'll post it here & on my website - www.prairiechild.com) - so be sure to check back soon!

I Got You Babe!

Day one of the 2nd Annual Sprouts' "Babe & Me" Model Search for Charity was a HIT!

(here's a smattering of some pics taken)
We had over 60 "babe & me" groups come through the door on Wednesday....talk about b-u-s-y!It was a blast! There were SOOOO many cutie-pies (and we raised over $500 for Artemis Place - nice work everyone!)

I'm looking forward to another action packed day tomorrow (Saturday, April 19th).
(but this time, I'll be sure to do more yoga stretches in the morning, so I'll be ready for 7 hours of squatting! My knees needed some serious ice packs Wednesday night!)
Hope to see you out tomorrow (if we didn't see you on Wednesday!)For those wondering what I'm talking about:

Event: 2nd Annual Sprouts Model Search for charity.
Time: 10AM - 4:30PM
Location: Sprouts (202-536 Herald Street)
Appointments are booked, but walk-ins welcome (please remember that appointments have priority -and I will do my very bestest to keep things moving along!)

Watch for another sneak peak of more "models" coming soon!

It's raining....babies??

Ok- so, it's not really raining babies - but my oh my, there were a whole lotta pregnant bellies strolling around Victoria's Largest Baby Shower on Sunday.

I tell you, it didn't help my baby fever any - pregnant women are so beautiful (and it didn't help that Bellies in Bloom were my booth neighbours - they have such great stuff!)

And speaking of neighbours - this is my 'real' neighbour Kwyn, showing off her incredibly adorable onesie collection - I LOVE the red monkey (you can see it better at www.tinygiggles.ca)

And of course...I have to share a photo of my booth too!

Where will you find me next? Down at Sprouts for the 2nd Annual Sprouts' Model Search for Charity! (April 16th & 19th)

Jack Puts on a Good Show!

Here is a sneak peak from a recent session. Thank-goodness "Jack" survived the Nuki attack (see Feb19th post), as he was a big hit at this session!

It always amazes me how long Jack can continue to be amusing!

Even the parents were getting into it!
What also amazes me is how much children can change in a year...and yet, some things never change at all!

Coming up next, musicians from around the world!

It's Baack...

ok - back by popular demand - the second annual Sprouts' Model Search for Charity!

When is it happening? April 16 & 19th, down at Sprouts - get the full details here

FAME!

Ok - so I'm not really famous...but for the month of April, you can see my work gracing the cover of Island Parent Magazine. I have to admit, I get a warm fuzzy when I walk by a magazine stand with it (so expect me to find me roaming the streets of Victoria looking for Island Parent distribution locations! haha)

coming up next...Big Changes between 1 & 2!