Amy Hayes Photography

Happy New Year everyone This past year may have come with a lot of changes and challenges for all of us but regardless, I am very thankful for each day. Thank you to all of you for giving my business another amazing year. I cant wait to get back at it in 2021 :)

I just want to take a moment and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I know this year has been different for us all but despite that I hope you all have an amazing holiday filled with love and happiness

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The official announcement has been made. Province wide shutdown starting December 26th. This will unfortunately mean I will have to once again temporarily close until it has been lifted. Due to this I will not be setting dates or taking bookings for Valentine Minis at this time. Should the shutdown be lifted directly after the four weeks and we still have time to schedule in some Valentine Minis I will let everyone know. ... I will still be running the monthly FREE sessions giveaways the first of each month during this time. They will of course be modified to take into account the current shutdown (as it was in the spring). So still keep checking the page :) The minute I'm able to reopen I will of course post it on the page. In the mean time stay safe everyone <3

Hey everyone :) It's been a while since I've been posting here because things have been very busy. November was jam packed with Christmas Minis and even into December. Along with other types of sessions thrown into the mix. I was working away to be sure everyone got their photos back no later than last week and as such posting much just didn't happen lol. I want to thank everyone who came in this year for Christmas Minis. It was another successful (and busy!) year. I'm so g...lad we were able to make it through all the sessions before we came into another lockdown closure! It was amazing seeing so many returning clients this year and as always, a pleasure to meet some new ones! So thank you again to everyone :) I was looking at posting for Valentine Minis however it seems as though as lockdown is certainly coming which will lead us into January (when I was hoping to have the Valentine Minis take place) so because of this I am holding off posting at this moment. Should we come out of lockdown closure in time to still offer some Valentine Minis I will of course post on the page so keep your eyes out. When it's been announced when we will be on lockdown I will make a separate post to confirm the temporary closure. I will of course still be running our monthly FREE session giveaways they will just be modified to work around the lockdown closure (as they were in the spring) so keep your eyes on the page <3

All set for the third weekend of Christmas Minis. Another busy weekend on the books. I'll get back to any messages when time permits.

Confirmations for Christmas Minis this weekend have been sent out! If you're booked in for Saturday or Sunday please check those inboxes! It has all the important information you need. I do also need a confirmation of attendance. If I don't get a reply confirmation I do assume you will not be attending so this is important. Thanks everyone!

Wet and windy day out there. Makes it perfect for indoor sessions today. Day 4 of Christmas Minis is all set and ready to get started. I also love that every client in today is a repeat client, that's awesome! I can't wait to see everyone :)

Alright folks it's that time again ... time for another monthly FREE session giveaway! As always please be sure you are reading the entire post for all information and all entry steps. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me Info: - Entry begins the moment this is posted and goes until Saturday October 3rd at 9pm. No entries will be accepted past that point. No exceptions! - Winning session is good for our Mini Package (valued at $45 for 8 ima...ges) - As always, our winner is selected completely at random via random .org. - In order to claim the winning session, the winner has one week to message me from time of winning and claim their session (they do so by booking a session for sometime within the next six months). Failure to do so results in the the winner forfeiting their session. - Winning session will be good for up to 6 months from date the winner is announced. No extensions. Past six months the winning session is longer valid. - If the winner cancels their booked session or no shows with no notice they forfeit the winnings. One reschedule is allowed. Any further rescheduling by the winner will result in the winner forfeiting their session. - All entry steps must be followed in order for your entry to be valid. - Only ONE entry per household. This will keep it fair to all. - The winning session must be used by the winner. It can not be gifted, traded or sold. - Winning session is for a new booking only. It can not be applied to a previously booked session. - Session must take place at either the photographer's indoor set up or photographer's choice of outdoor location. How To Enter: - Must be a fan of Amy Hayes Photography (like this page). - Must like AND share this post. - It's Halloween this month ... comment below with something that scares you! That's it. Good luck everyone!

For those still wanting to come in early for Christmas Minis (incase covid causes shut downs again or to beat the rush), I do still have some spaces available this coming weekend (October 3rd/4th). If you've already booked for November but would like to come in early this weekend please message me to see about a one time transfer of your deposit to do so

I have a lot of people asking what colours will go well for outfits for this years Christmas backdrop. The good thing about the drop for this year is it's very neutral and the drop and props will all be white and silver mainly. With the neutral drop basically any colour will "go" with it. However there are of course some colours that will go really well with the set this year. Those colours are: -White -Grey -Navy -Light blue/powder blue... -Pale pink -Purple When it comes to family outfits I always suggest picking one or two colours and then having everyone's outfit incorporate those colours (with some added neutrals if needed). This way everyone is tied in without matching identical. Of course if you want to match identical then that is your choice too. If you'd like to flow with the light and bright of the drop I also recommend avoiding head to toe wearing of black. Ultimately it's whatever you are comfortable in. These are just recommendations for all those asking :)

Good morning everyone :) It looks a beautiful start to October outside. Don't forget to check back in at 8pm tonight for our monthly FREE session giveaway!

Got to meet this little cutie last week during another lifestyle newborn shoot :)

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*NOTICE REGARDING CHRISTMAS MINIS* Due to requests for early Christmas sessions (in case Covid19 forces closures later) I have decided to open early days for those who are interested in coming early. I will be offering select times on the weekend of October 3rd/4th. If you would still like to come in early but can not make it that weekend please message me and we can see about making alternate early days available for you between the fall session madness I have coming. I will... also have weekdays available as well for those who can make a weekday booking. If you have already booked for November but would like to bump up your session to a date in October please message to discuss a one time only transfer of your deposit. There will not be many spaces available in October so it's while spaces are available only and on a first come first serve basis by deposit. **November Christmas minis are still on and good and we still have spaces to book. This is just for those who are wanting to come in earlier this year** See more

Christmas Sessions I am currently booking for Christmas sessions during the month of November! All info will be attached to this post. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. Dates: Sessions will take place weekends in November. *Weekday bookings are available on request*... Saturday November 7th Sunday November 8th Saturday November 14th Sunday November 15th Saturday November 21st Sunday November 22nd Saturday November 28th Sunday November 29th Times: Times will be scheduled from 9:15am-3pm. Each session length is 25 minutes. Price: Mini: $45 for 8 images ($20 deposit to book, $25 at session) A: $60 for 15 images ($25 deposit to book, $35 at session) Additional images can be purchased for $2 per image. Location: Indoors. Scenic Drive in London. Backdrop: The last two years we have had dark and cozy drops. This year it will be light and neutral. Backdrop is shown below in this post. (The stamped words across the image are just the printer's watermark and are NOT a part of the image). Only this one drop will be available this year. Backdrop size is ideal for children and immediate family (mom, dad and child/ren) only. Covid19 Precautions/Guidelines: Guidelines and precautions will remain the same as they currently are for all indoor sessions. These are posted here on the page and will be sent to each and every client upon booking (before they confirm their booking). I want to assure everyone I am taking very good care to make sure my clients stay safe! At this time we will not be offering milk and cookie photos this year due to covid. Should this change I will notify parents in advance and give them the option to include that in their session. If you are interested in booking please direct message me to do so. It is never too early to book as I fill every weekend each year. I can NOT add on any additional days or times should I book up! All spaces are first come first serve by paid deposit. Should covid restrictions tighten and I am forced to close the business temporarily again all deposits will be refunded. When booking please state which date you'd like to book along with your preference of morning or afternoon time slot. Also please include the number of people taking part in the session. See more

** SPACE HAS BEEN BOOKED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE** We have just ONE space left for fall photos in October. Sunday October 25th at 5:15pm. Westminister Ponds in London. ... Your choice of package: Mini: $45 for 8 images ($20 deposit and $25 at session). 20 minutes A: $60 for 15 images ($25 deposit and $35 at session). 30 minutes B: $90 for 30 images ($25 deposit and $65 at session). 45 minutes C: $120 for 45 images ($30 deposit and $90 at session). 1 hour. First come first serve by paid deposit. Please direct message me if interested. I will update this post once it has been claimed.

Can you believe in just a couple days we'll be into October! It feels like the end of this year is just flying by. I'm looking forward to all the upcoming fall sessions. The trees are turning beautiful colours and it's perfect for outdoor sessions. One of my favourite times of year. Don't forget to check back in on Thursday October 1st for our monthly FREE session giveaway. That will be posted at 8pm on the 1st. I have just one space left for fall session on Sunday October ...25th at 515pm for fall photos if anyone is interested. First come first serve by paid deposit. ****[FALL SPACE FILLED-NO LONGER AVAILABLE] **** This coming weekend (Oct 3rd/4th) I am also starting early Christmas Minis for those wanting to get a jump on photos incase we get a covid closure again. Or ... well just because you want to do them early! (lol) We do still have some spaces available. For those wanting to book a Christmas session still but not an early slot, we do still have some spaces left in November as well.

Christmas Sessions <3 I am currently booking for Christmas sessions during the month of November! All info will be attached to this post. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. Dates:... Sessions will take place weekends in November. *Weekday bookings are available on request* Saturday November 7th Sunday November 8th Saturday November 14th Sunday November 15th Saturday November 21st Sunday November 22nd Saturday November 28th Sunday November 29th Times: Times will be scheduled from 9:15am-3pm. Each session length is 25 minutes. Price: Mini: $45 for 8 images ($20 deposit to book, $25 at session) A: $60 for 15 images ($25 deposit to book, $35 at session) Additional images can be purchased for $2 per image. Location: Indoors. Scenic Drive in London. Backdrop: The last two years we have had dark and cozy drops. This year it will be light and neutral. Backdrop is shown below in this post. (The stamped words across the image are just the printer's watermark and are NOT a part of the image). Only this one drop will be available this year. Backdrop size is ideal for children and immediate family (mom, dad and child/ren) only. Covid19 Precautions/Guidelines: Guidelines and precautions will remain the same as they currently are for all indoor sessions. These are posted here on the page and will be sent to each and every client upon booking (before they confirm their booking). I want to assure everyone I am taking very good care to make sure my clients stay safe! At this time we will not be offering milk and cookie photos this year due to covid. Should this change I will notify parents in advance and give them the option to include that in their session. If you are interested in booking please direct message me to do so. It is never too early to book as I fill every weekend each year. I can NOT add on any additional days or times should I book up! All spaces are first come first serve by paid deposit. Should covid restrictions tighten and I am forced to close the business temporarily again all deposits will be refunded. When booking please state which date you'd like to book along with your preference of morning or afternoon time slot. Also please include the number of people taking part in the session.

FALL PHOTO SESSIONS I am nearly full for our fall photo sessions! All spaces are first come first serve by paid deposit. No spaces can be held or booked without deposit. The following space is all that is currently left (I will update as they get booked):... Sunday October 25th @ 515pm Location is Westminister Ponds. (If selecting one of the two larger packages please note it may slightly change the start time of the session and you will be notified upon booking if needed to add the extra time). Price: Clients are welcome to select any of our four packages. Mini: $45 for 8 images ($20 deposit to book, $25 at session) 20 minutes. A: $60 for 15 images ($25 deposit to book, $35 at session) 30 minutes. B: $90 for 30 images ($25 deposit to book, $65 at session) 45 minutes. C: $120 for 45 images ($30 deposit to book, $90 at session) 1 hour. {Additional images can be purchased at $2 per image} Info: Pets are welcome! At this time I am taking bookings of only 10 people max. If you have any questions or would like to book please direct message me to do so.

I have had a few messages recently with concerns to the rising numbers of covid19 and how it will affect my bookings and business. I just want to take a minute to go over everything and hopefully answer some of your questions/concerns. Please note that I am taking every precaution I can at the moment to ensure that during your session with me you and your family are as safe as possible. This includes increased sanitization, face masks and more. A more detailed post of the cur...rent precautions/guidelines can be found below here on the page and they are discussed in direct message upon booking a session. Some of you had questions about booking early for your Christmas sessions rather than waiting til November. At this time I am just grabbing a few more items needed for our Christmas sessions then hopefully in the next few days I will be able to update you all on when it will be possible to early start them for those interested. (hopefully in just one or two weeks but again I will keep you all posted). For those who did already book for November but are thinking an earlier day may be better now I will also address that in the post on how you'll be able to change your spot to prior to November if wanted. As soon as I have all the info I will post here so keep your eyes on the page. ** As of right now I am open and operating business as usual (with a few minor changes in place for the safety of you and me). I will only close if it is made mandatory by the government to do so. If that happens again I will let everyone know and be in touch with any clients who have a pending session. I am taking it day by day and week by week just as you all are and will update everyone here should anything change. ** If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to message me. Thank you.

Don't forget to book for fall and Christmas photos :) I only have a handful of spaces left for fall photos before I'm fully booked and Christmas is filling up fast! Information is posted below here on the page or if you want to message me I would be happy to send you the information there. Please direct message if you're interested in booking!

Confirmations for this weekend have been sent out. If you are booked for this weekend please check your inboxes and be sure you respond confirming your booking. If I do not receive confirmation I will assume you are not attending.