In November 2012, Shine Photo began offering iconic fairy portraiture in the Thunder Bay area. Our images have evolved to include intricate light effects, darling fairy and epic dragon artwork. Each finished images is a work of art personally designed and edited to delight our customers.
Fairy sessions are generally 30-40 minutes in length, in a ‘play’ and story-telling atmosphere. We provide all of the costumes and props required to create the image. The set is an elaborate fairy forest, color co-ordinated to the time of year. We offer spring, fall and winter fairy sessions.
Fairy Sessions are suitable for children ages 3 and up. Some of the props are small, and may pose a choking hazard. Children need to be old enough to follow directions and to be able to interact with our on site ‘fairies.’ Consequently this session is not suitable for toddlers or infants. Infant photography ‘may’ take on a fairy theme, but these sessions are set up separately, under our baby photography. Please contact us for details on infant fairy sessions.
For boys (and girls) we now offer Dragon Slayer Sessions in conjunction with our Fairy Days. Set in a fantasy forest, and at the gates of a giant dragon den, children are clothed in a medieval theme, and, rather than fighting fairies, they battle fire breathing dragons created using similar special effects post production artwork. Stay tuned for samples of our work as more are produced.
Moms and Dads are welcome to be a part of the image! We very likely have costumes to fit!
Fairy Days and Dragon Slayers are part of our monthly Limited Edition Sessions and occur only two times annually.
Join us for a memorable session guaranteed to delight your little one!
Your Fairy Session. A session fee is $89.00 and includes:
- up to 40 minutes of studio time as required
- all props and accessories needed to create multiple portrait images
- private, in-studio proof session
- complimentary, fully art-worked 5×7 print
- coffee or tea for the adults
- a surprise for the little ones
Digital artwork in the post production stage further enhances the session results with truly one-of a- kind images. Nancy is well versed in photographing fairies and will be watching for the best, story-telling poses.
Your Dragon Slayer Session. A session fee is $49.95 and includes:
- 40 minutes of studio time
- all props and accessories needed to create multiple portrait images
- private, in-studio proof session
- complimentary, fully art-worked 5×7 print
- coffee or tea for the adults
- a surprise for the little ones.
Digital artwork in the post production stage further enhances the session results with truly one-of a- kind images. Dragon slayer photos are suitable for boys and girls. Dads are welcome to participate! Dragon slayer portraits are part of our Limited Edition series and are available only on limited dates. Watch our Events page and Facebook page for details. Reserve Your Spot EARLY to avoid disappointment!
At Shine we try to offer a different limited edition for children every month. Sometimes these editions are set up at our studio, and sometimes they take place at our satellite studio located at the Thunder Bay Country Market. Edition dates and details are posted tentatively on our Events page, and confirmed dates are posted on our Facebook page just prior to an editions taking place. Space is always limited and early registration is recommended. Session fees vary. Some or our Limited Edition sessions include:
- Pirates
- Sea Scapes
- Sports Days
- Tea Party
- Teddy Bears’s Picnic
- Grease Monkeys (mechanic theme)
- Sparky (fireman theme)
- Angels
- Harvest Bunnies (live bunnies)
- Classic Easter Portraits (live bunnies)
- Halloween Magazine Covers
- Santa Portraits
- Rock Stars and Superheros
- And more!
Individual Portrait Sessions are also available on a variety of dates at the Thunder Bay Country Market in our satellite studio. These sessions are perfect for the little dancer, gymnast or football player who missed out on team photos, or whose organization does not provide portrait options.
Visit our Events page to check for specific dates and times. (Typically once per month.) Sports Portraits at the Market follow a 20/20/20 rule – $20.00 for a 20 minute session which yields approximately 20 proofs. Prints are extra.
Mini Sessions Include:
- 20 minute session at the market
- High Key white background
- Private online proof album
- No charge basic retouching
- Prints and products that parent and grandparents love at reasonable prices
- Specialty products such as cell phone cases, metal Christmas ornaments and bag tags. (Some items available seasonally only.)
Shine Photo uses the largest professional lab in the United States for its primary product processing. The advantage of this is that we can offer exceptional products, not available in Canada, and the absolute highest quality in print at an excellent price point. Products include:
- Lustre, Fuji Pearl and Metallic prints
- Large mounted prints on ‘Gator Board’ Ready to hang or frame!
- Framed and matted prints
- Acrylic wall art
- Metal prints
- Signature albums
- Specialty products such as cell phone cases, metal Christmas ornaments, bag tags, magnets and mousepads.
- Yearbooks, calenders and directories for schools, teams and organizations
We also offer gallery quality, printed and stretched canvas wall art that can be embellished or encrusted with rhinestones, pearl and other great touches!
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