Well he’s not really a Teddy bear, but he sure was fluffy like one.  We just finished photographing Teddy’s SPCA portrait not 10 minutes ago here at the studio.  April adopted Teddy 3 weeks ago from the Sudbury SPCA (where Teddy has been vacationing for the past couple of days).  Even though Teddy is already 5 years April couldn’t resist those big bright eyes and that charming smile.  Thanks April for opening your heart and home to Teddy and thanks again for taking advantage of our Adopt A Pet Promotion.

Last week Sylvie brought in her kitten “Felix” to be photographed as part of our Adopt-A-Pet Program we have with the Local SPCA. Kittens are a lot harder to photograph than dogs (just read the post about our two cats here) but if you let them roam around for awhile and get their bearings you can get them to settle down enough to grab a few great images.  Thanks again Sylvie for taking advantage of the program, it’s just another way Joce and I get to say “thank you” to those who open their hearts and homes to unwanted pets.

THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING YOUR PET.

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As noted on the 4×6 card you received we would like to show our support and appreciation of your new adoption.

Take the time and book your appointment,  the photo session will only take 15 minutes and you will have the perfect picture to show off to your family and friends.

We should tell you that this will not be your typical “Studio Pet Portrait”.  Nope, we are planning to create the best image of your pet showing his or her personality.  Sometimes we will get it in the first few frames, sometimes we may have to take 20, whatever it takes. We will be focusing on your pet and not so much as the backgrounds, props and colors.

“Hi James & Jocelyne, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you from both Abby and I.  I wasn’t to sure how things were going to go today but it was fantastic…. You both were great with Abby and it showed.  She obviously felt right at home, so much so that she thought your sofa was for her .  Thanks for being so good with Abby and so kind towards us. Lee”

Here is a few things you should know about our Signature Pet Portraits

• Images will be B&W (this focuses your attention on your pet, especially the eyes, facial features and personality.
• Images will be captured on our high-key white background (for the same above reasons).
• Images will be of the pet (or pet’ s) alone.
  
• Please give us 48 hours notice of any cancellation so that we can rebook your spot
• This portrait includes a FREE 5×7 print of your choice (and a low rez digital file for email and facebook.)

CALL JOCELYNE NOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION.  DON’T DELAY AS THIS OFFER EXPIRES 2 WEEKS AFTER YOUR ADOPTION.
Call Joce – 705-693-0654 now.

Sometimes our best friends can be our pets. Shouldn’t you have a photograph of your best friend?
They come in all different shapes & sizes, and it’s not just cat’s and dog’s anymore either.  Whatever your pet is, we know that it is a part of your life.  Why not show the world.

CALL JOCELYNE NOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION.  DON’T DELAY AS THIS OFFER EXPIRES 2 WEEKS AFTER YOUR ADOPTION.
Call Joce – 705-693-0654 now.

We we are all tallied up, the results are in, and the studio is cleaned.   Dog Day (In our opinion) was a HUGE success.  First we would like to thank all the people who signed up for dog day to support the local SPCA.  We would also like to thank our “Dog Whisperer” Darla Laframboise for taking the time to spend the day with us at our studio to help out.  We had 26 dogs and not one accident woohooo.  In total we raised $1000 and 22 bags of dogfood (and 1 bag of cat food) for the Sudbury SPCA.  We would also like to thank those who took advantage of the Canvas Wall Portrait, we can’t wait to show you your finished art piece.

Joce and I had a total blast with this promotion and we look forward to photographing more furry friends in the future. You will notice a common “theme” to our dog portraits and this is one that we wanted to instill in our clients perception right from the beginning.  We focused on the dog’s personality and characteristics that are unique to the dog.  All images were black and white on a highkey background with a bit of an artistic processing to the finished image.  This is how we want to portray our Pet Portraits at Hodgins Photography…….this will be our “signature style” if you can call it that.

Over the next few weeks I will posting each dog from the Dog Day sessions so that you can all get a glimps of the Dog Day attendees.  Again, Joce and I would like thank EVERYONE who participated and for those that didn’t but still donated.

P.S  Joce and I have decided that we will offer anyone who adopts a Cat, Dog, Puppy, Kitten or any other animal from the Sudbury SPCA a FREE portrait session with print from our studio.  This will be an ongoing thing for as long as we can.

Here we are today dropping off the $ and the dogfood
(Me, Peggy-SPCA Manager, & Joce)

Jocelyne and myself would like to thank EVERYONE for taking the time to help out with our Dog Day.  We are happy and sad to say that we are sold out.  We wish we could do more sessions in the day but we had to cap it off to 20.  We honestly did not think we would get this much participation this fast (Sold out in less than 36 hours) but we are so pleased with the numbers.  For those of you who missed the chance, please subscribe to our blog and be notified if there are any cancellations.  For those of you that did book, we look forward to photographing your fleabags.

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What an amazing response we have had in the last 24 hours. We have only 3 spots left for Dog Day and we expect them to go within the next 5 hours.  Don’t delay, call now!

(705) 693-0654

We have also had an amazing response to our Gift Certificate Special.    Use them for a Christmas present, use them next year, use them whenever you want, but you only have until 14 more days to take advantage of this special.

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There are only 12 openings left
so you need to call and book your slot.

DOG DAY EVENT

CALL 705-525-1512

DOG DAY IS Saturday February 25th  (by appointment)

VIEWING day is Wednesday February 29th  (by appointment).

This studio day is dedicated to all our furry friends of the K9 world.  Even though Jocelyne and myself do not have a dog, we sure do love the fleabags.  Just as we love our cats, we know you LOVE your dogs.  So, “Dog Day” was created.  Not only are we doing this for you, but we are also doing this for the SPCA.  We want to give something back to them, so for each session we will donate $30 to the SPCA annnnnd you have to bring in a bag of Dry Dog Food, cat food or non clumping cat litter that we will also bring to the SPCA.

First we would like to thank all the people who signed up for dog day last year and helped  support the local SPCA.

James, Jocelyne & Darla – Dog Day 2011

We should tell you that this will not be your typical “Studio dog portrait day”.  Nope, we are planning to create the best image of your dog showing his or her personality.  Sometimes we will get it in the first few frames, sometimes we may have to take 20, whatever it takes.    We will be focusing on your dog and not so much as the backgrounds, props and colors.  As you can see by our samples your attention is drawn directly to the dog, and you know what that dog is like just by looking at them.

FIVE  Reasons Why You Should Trust Us With Your Dog’s Portrait

1. Your dogs portrait will be better than any snapshots you might already have.2. Because we know you love your dog.

3. Your dog wishes to help out with the SPCA

4. You will not find better prices for the best Dog Portrait

5. We know your dog wants this as your dog already emailed us telling us so.

Don’t disappoint your dog.

Here is an email we received from one of our recent clients.

“Hi James & Jocelyne, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you from both Abby and I.  I wasn’t to sure how things were going to go today but it was fantastic…. You both were great with Abby and it showed.  She obviously felt right at home, so much so that she thought your sofa was for her .  Thanks for being so good with Abby and so kind towards us. Lee”

DOG DAY IS Saturday February 25th  (by appointment)

VIEWING day is Wednesday February 29th (by appointment)

We realize that  not everyone can make it during regular hours so we are staying open until 7:00 PM JUST FOR YOU!  This gives us 20 sessions to shoot in one day (You need to book your appointment).  Sessions are approximately  20 minutes long, like we said earlier sometimes we can get those magic captures in the first 5 minutes, plus, your dogs might stress out, breathe heavy, tongues hanging out (which isn’t a bad thing) so we found 20 minutes is more than enough time.

We are keeping the original prices PLUS we have added some new goodies to the mix
which you will see at your viewing session.

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Here is a few things you should know about our dog day photos

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• Images will be B&W (this focuses your attention on your dog, especially the eyes, facial features and personality.
• Images will be captured on our high-key white background (for the same above reasons).
• Images will be of the dog (or dogs) alone.  This is Dog Day, not Dog & Owner Day (So please don’t ask)
• A bag of dog food (or non clumping cat litter) and a $30 donation to the SPCA  is required at the time of session.  You will receive a tax receipt from the Ontario SPCA
• Please bring chew toys, squeaker toys or any other “vice” you use to bribe your K9 to smile.  Want to dress up your dog? Go for it.
• If the parking lot is wet or snow covered, please carry your dog inside.
• You know when your dog has to go and if he or she happens to go in the studio………..so be it.  Dogs do that. Don’t cry.
• Please give us 48 hours notice of any cancellation so that we can rebook your spot
• All donations will goto the Sudbury Branch of the SPCA

There are only 12 openings so you need to call and book your slots.

DOG DAY IS Saturday February 25th  (by appointment)

VIEWING day is Wednesday February 29th  (by appointment)

COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE SPCA

We received this shortly after Abby’s session (I am serious)

“Dear Mr & Mrs Hodgins

I know my Mommy already emailed you to say thank you.

After seeing the results, I myself wanted to say to you a SUPER BIG THANKS for making me look like a Super Star.

James, you and I have to talk… the making fun of my ears thing “not cool” lol but that’s ok.

All in all my Mom keeps walking around telling everyone to go check out your website and is happier than can be and I myself am just thankful that I was lucky enough to be photographed by such a talented person.

I give you two paws up and a wagging tail.

With sincerity,

Abby”

2008 Lasalle Blvd (Across from Goodlife Fitness)

Call Jocelyne and book your appointment now 705-525-1512

There are only 12 openings left so you need to call and book your slot.

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Some time in the new year we will be hosting “Dog Day” at our studio.  Hunter came in today for a trial run (and run he did) and although he was all over the place, we did manage to capture his personality in a few frames.  We love photographing dogs, and we understand that each dog has it’s own individual personality.  This is what we wan’t to capture, and so, “Dog Days” was created.  We will keep everyone posted on this upcoming event.  I know we will be trying to raise funds and food for the SPCA so this will be a good time to show your support AND get a great image of your dog.

PET PALS

Your pet is part of the family, and you know that your pet has that “unique” personality.

Outside or in your home we  can capture that elusive “personality” of your pet
that you will cherish for a lifetime, we promise.

Call us for pricing on your pet session as we will customize a package for you.  We know that every pet is different and your PetPal Portrait will prove it.  James & Jocelyne