August 16th, 2010

beautiful E | Edmonton Toddler Photography


Isnt she so cute??? She was a tough little cookie to catch in one spot to get some really cute pics, but with her mum and my quick feet, we were able to get some awesome pics AND were able to keep her form jumping off of cliffs, into water and leave with strangers.... But little miss E is cute none the less... she didn't even really notice the critters AKA mosquitos chewing on us all....














 


 


 


 


Please leave a comment below to tell her mama just how darn cute you think she is


 


 


To book a TODDLER photo shoot or any session please click on the contact section over to your right, or give us a shout at 780-982-1765 or check out our website for all of our session info at http//www.tonikkajphotography.com

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August 12th, 2010

Master L cont.... | Edmonton Baby Photographer


This little gentleman is Master L... he is 6 months old and if you scroll down you will see we attempted a photoshoot during nap time, so we did a re shoot... this time was WAYYY better, unfortunately it was HOT HOT HOT and completely mosquito ridden but we got his photo's none the less... isn't he a darling????











To book a baby photo shoot or any session please click on the contact section over to your right, or give us a shout at 780-982-1765 or check out our website for all of our session info at http//www.tonikkajphotography.com
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August 11th, 2010

CHANGES ARE IN THE AIR | Edmonton Photography

There are changes in the making right now, we are REBRANDING ourself, we are changing our colours, our LOGO, our blog... yay us!!! please keep checking back for the new info and in the mean time please keep checking facebook for the latest most current photography, when the blog is done that current photography will be here.



Isnt this little Beauty just to die for??? to have such a beautiful child must be a blessing, this young miss is miss J and Miss J is 5 years old, and yup just 5 years old, not even 5 1/2...... crazy huh?? More pics to come... keep checking back here and facebook... oh and if you have time leave a comment or 2 lol ha ha


 


 


 


To book a session please email us thru here at tonikkajphotography@gmail.com or click on the contact section..or call us at 780-982-1765

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July 26th, 2010

Baby L is 6 months already | Edmonton Baby Photographer

 


 


you can find Baby L's mama's belly pics HERE (first set of belly pics on that page)and you can find some newborn pics of baby L HERE its the first set of baby pics on that page



We went from a crank pot and a wee boy desperately wanting a nap



To then a cute facemaker 5 seconds later, unfortunately his nap crankiness won out and we are gonna do his session again this week..... AFTER his nap!!! 




I have a funny story about this munchkin.. his mama sent me an updated picture of him and another sweet babe.. a little chunk of a babe at that.. so I was staring at the picture and felt really dumb... I said to my husband... ummmmmm is it bad if I have no clue which baby is baby L??? lol seriously he does not even resemble his newborn state lol.... Then when I went to do his session, his mama was standing there with a GORGEOUS new haircut... good thing they did not ask me to meet them in some crowded mall or something... 



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July 19th, 2010

Who we are


A bit about us and the reason to book a session today

First...you HAVE to take a look at our Photography!  So if you haven't checked out the galleries/Facebook or our BLOG please go there NOW!  Then come back to this section to find out about us, there is totally no reason to book a session today... really, I promise...

I = Tonikka, the name behind the photo's, the main photographer, the editor etc..

HE = Chris, the shoulder to cry on when I get overwhelmed, the lens changer, the bag carrier, the other photographer.

 I am a mama to 3 kidlets ages 12, 10 and 4, very very busy with life and I love it!!

He is the Daddy to the same 3 kids and just as busy in life

I like steak, I prefer salty stuff over candy and sweets

He likes... hmm I forgot to ask..

I am from Toronto but, will stay in Edmonton I am sure forever!!

He is from Edmonton, born and raised

I am afraid to fly, and I mean afraid... I do it but I am a wreck like you would not believe!!!

He is not afraid of anything.. or so he says

I have a motto is that life is so short that you need to live it to its fullest, I even h ave tattoo's to prove it!

He follows my motto.. refuses to get a tattoo



I love meeting new clients and LOVE my original clients, some have become great friends.

He is too shy and lets me make all the friends, then tags along when I drag him out for a drink or 2 with those cool clients

I am afraid to photograph newborns... No really I am, they scare the pants off me... but only in the photography aspect as most of you know I am a maternity nurse so obviously I work around newborns all the time.

He never comes to the newborn shoots, but probably would do great.

I love vineyards and would frequent everyone in canada if I could... If you know of any good ones let me know.

He is an 1873 fan, but they discontinued it, if you find any let us know that too

I CRAVE COMMENTS ON MY BLOG so please leave me a comment or 2 from time to time...

He hates listening to me complain about no one leaving comments on the blog.

SOME MORE FAQ

Q. Where are you located?

A. I am located wherever you need me to be located.  In Edmonton Alberta CANADA, I don't have a studio and probably never will

Q.How long have you been doing photography?

A. Officially ? 10 years Officially Officially?? 5 Years as I used to be a film photographer.!!!

I have taken a multitude of college courses and photography programs. A good photographer never stops learning

Q. How do you get those pictures that look like uncapturable moments?

A. I will never tell...

Q. What kind of camera do you have?

A. I have a Canon/Canon/Canon

Q. Do you have a first name?

A. My first name isTonikka or mommy, mama, mom

Q. Other than photography, what other things are in your lifestyle?

A. Kids Kids Kids, oh and I am a Maternity Nurse, school

Q.Do you do weddings?

A. I have but its not my specialty, however I am always up for any challenge.

Q.Mac or PC?

A. Mac is my baby, I could never go back

Q.Chocolate or chips?

A. Chips

Q.Do we bring props?

A. I Have props but they are limited. The picture is all about you  so bring what you would like...

Q. Are there controls to see the galleries faster or to stop the slideshow?

A. Yes, but it's a little tricky.  In the upper right of the screen it says "show controls."  If you move your mouse over that or near that then the buttons for the gallery will show up.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Tonikka J  Photography combines unique shooting locations and creative artistic shooting to produce portraits that stand out. This unique art is just that, art for you and your family and friends...

Children, families, glamour, wedding, engagement, couples, maternity, holiday celebration, babies.

For a consultation please call 780-982-1765 or email: tonikkajphotography@gmail.com







*** All packages and pictures are property of the Tonikka J Photography, every session is required to sign a release form either before pictures are taken or before pictures are rendered to client, pictures will be featured on Tonikka J Photography website and blog.





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July 13th, 2010

Promotions|Promotions|Promotions

*****ALL SESSIONS ARE FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR THE NEXT PROMOTION!!*****


 


This is our SUMMER promotions and we have a few, we are doing promotions on each of the sessions you see below, 


 


 


 


PROMOTIONS START NOW!!!


 


 


 


Book your session before August 1st Below are the sessions in the promotion


 


 


 


all sessions must be completed by october 31st unless it is a maternity session and that session must be used by December 2010


 


 


 


Your sessions will include


 


 


 


1 hour photographed by myself and possibly my assistant


 


 


 


15 HI resolution photos (chosen by yourself) FULLY edited


 


 


 


A CD/DVD with your HI RES pictures and also LO RES watermarked pictures to show your online family and friends


 


 


 


An online password protected gallery to view and select your images


 


 


 


$75deposit is due at time of booking to secure your date and balance is due on the day of the session.


 


 


 


SEE BELOW FOR THE SESSIONS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROMOTION. 




Edmonton Maternity Photographer










Edmonton Baby Photographer



Contact us for any of these bookings... 780-982-1765 or email tonikkajphotography@gmail.com or check us out on facebook under Tonikka J Photography

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Edmonton Maternity Photographer, Edmonton Family Photographer, Edmonton Glamour Photographer, Edmonton Toddler Photographer, Edmonton Baby Photographer, Edmonton Newborn Photographer,

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June 26th, 2010

SLACKING OFF | Edmonton Photographer

Yup thats me a slacker, I have been adding my pics to facebook lately but not to my blog, so sorry my non facebook friends and family.


 


so here is tons and tons... have a fun looking..



























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June 9th, 2010

STYLED PHOTO SHOOT #2


ALL SESSIONS ARE BOOKED AND PHOTOGRAPHED ALREADY


DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE POST BELOW THIS ONE FOR PICTURES FROM THIS WEEKENDS STYLED SHOOT

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{YOU can be ANYTHING you want to be}

STYLED PHOTOSHOOT -you can do one too (email us for details)


Below are some pics of the styled Shoots we did this weekend, It was fun, we had a few Models cancel so the variety is not huge but we are happy with what we did get, have a look, the rest of the pics are on facebook (link to the right)


I warn you there are alot of photos below



I am thinking one of the most beautiful couples EVER... This is Robin and Nicky


This is Jeff, I did not take alot of pics of him, I let the other photographers do that..lol he is my brother and I did a whole shoot of him in earlier posts.. look below


This is Baby "A" and she is enjoying her 1st birthday cake in a lovely ravine,


Below you will see Sandy and her baby "E" we did pregnancy and newborn pics, now Sandy thought it would be exciting to model a wedding shoot for me, isn't she PURDY???



Oh like brother like sister, ha ha these 2 are funny




Nicky and Darcy wanted photo's for their mama


ONE OF MY MOST FAVE PHOTO'S EVER




Ha bet you never thought you would see photo's of a dead bride... it is unusual but turned out great


A GOTH bride..... sexy









When have you seen sexier legs??? WOWEE KAZOWEE




We would love to do a styled photo shoot with you, Male, female, teen, baby, couple ANYONE
email us or leave a comment below for details
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June 5th, 2010

IM STILL HERE | PERSONAL


I am still here, so sorry I have not posted in quite a while, been crazy busy with school etc... this weekend we did a few styled shoots... more pics to come... it was soooo exciting...


This pretty little lady is Sandy, If you look below you will see Sandy"s maternity pics and also her sweet baby girl E's pics too, I have come to really love this family, they are one special couple with BEAUTIFUL kidlets!!! soon we will be doing a full family shoot.. grandparents and all...

Check out facebook (link to the right) to see the rest of the styled shoots we did, we did a brother and sister, with a fiance too, then a Goth bride... and then pretty Sandy, all pics are in the albums on facebook... more to come here soon
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May 23rd, 2010

DANCING IN THE RAIN??? | PERSONAL

Don't you all wish you could be young again? I do and I don't however this weekend I let my kidlets go out and DANCE in the rain, they were so shocked that i let them go outside...lol


I figure life is so short..


LEAVE A COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU DID AS AN ADULT THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN...











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May 1st, 2010

May is Pregnancy Awareness Month | Edmonton Maternity Photography

May is officially pregnancy awareness month and we would like to give notice to that by giving away a FREE pregnancy session



Pregnancy Awareness Month was founded with the mission to educate and inform expecting couples. With a focus on pregnancy health and wellness, It's all about preparing for the arrival of your baby, you can check out more about it on the official website HERE



If you would like to enter into the contest all you have to do is leave a comment below in the comment section to enter we will be drawing the name by may 15th, If you are due now and would need the shoot sooner put that in your comment too.


Make sure you enter your email address too (will not be displayed in comment) Good luck to all, please leave all comments below....

session MUST be used within the next 9 months
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April 29th, 2010

A FATHERS LOVE|EDMONTON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY


This picture says it all, the bond between a father and daughter

Don't you all wish you could be young again? I do and I don't however this weekend I let my kidlets go out and DANCE in the rain, they were so shocked that i let them go outside...lol


I figure life is so short..


LEAVE A COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU DID AS AN ADULT THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN...

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April 26th, 2010

MORE PICS TO COME..

More pics to come soon...


 


I was wondering, what would YOU like to see, do you like seeing EVERY session I do? Do you like seeing certain sessions?? I am creating a new blog (this one bites technical wise)  would you like to see more personal stuff? more personal stuff about me and my family? 


Would you like to know the photo's stories behind them???


Basically what do you like to see when you go to a photography blog???



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April 20th, 2010

EDMONTON FUN AND RESOURCES

Are you and your family looking for things to do in and around edmonton? Looking for things to do as a family? as a mom and baby? dad and baby? need some info regarding events in the city?? don't hesitate to check out the family edmonton website (see below for link)



PICTURE WAS TAKEN AND BELONGS TO FAMILYEDMONTON.COM

This is a wonderful wonderful site for anyone looking for stuff to do in Edmonton and to keep updated on the latest going on's around here, check out their website HERE


They are on facebook too, be sure to check that out and invite all your family and friends to their site.


They tell you what is going on for weekends, tell you where certain classes are offered and when... like sign language, yoga with babies, there is something for moms, tots and pops.




Tell you about


Outdoor Family Activities
Family Friendly Restaurants


 Birthday Party Ideas
 Dog Parks
Farmer’s Markets
Visit their site now!!!


There is even a cool family and baby zone... its so neat


They can even tell you what events are happening in each month..


 


FAMILY EDMONTON LINK



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April 11th, 2010

Mothers day mini shoot,


PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TIME AND WHICH SESSION YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK, i WILL FILL YOUR NAME IN THE SLOT, $25 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS NEEDED TO HOLD YOUR SPOT, WILL EMAIL ALL DETAILS RE YOUR SESSION AND WHAT IS INCLUDED 


There will be 2 photographers during the shoot so we can book 2 people per session time

ALL SESSIONS ARE BOOKED


 


 

If you cannot make the mini sessions on april 17th or 24th we will do a separate session but there will be an extra $25 fee




 




PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW AND EMAIL ME TOO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!!


 


 



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April 8th, 2010

Master T's crazy Expressions!!!!!

WE STILL HAVE OPENINGS FOR THE MOTHERS DAY MINI SESSIONS, SEE BELOW POST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND LEAVE A COMMENT ON THAT POST AND CONACT US ASAP


 


DATES ARE SATURDAY APRIL 17TH AND SATURDAY APRIL 24TH


 


 





MASTER T


 


This wee one has the COOLEST faces and the COOLEST shoes!!!!!


 


There are sooo many more pictures but I didn't want to post them all, lol gotta save room for my other sessions.



It was hard to capture all his expressions because they changed so darn quickly, lol I am not the baby photographer in Tonikka J.. that gift belongs to KL bezooyen, as she is my assistant and does 99% of all our newborns... but this time I thought why the heck not, I am only catching faces right??



Check out these shoes below... aren't they awesome?? They cost a bundle and his mama just informed me that because I showed her a new company that creates equally as nice shoes.. she ordered more... UH OHHHH ...shall I say shoe fetish??







I just couldn't help it... it was either gobble those yummy cheeks or photograph his shoes...lol shoes it was...





He gave me this look because he caught a mad case of the hiccups... poor boy



He looked so determined, lol those darn hiccups lasted 1/2 hour.. crazy huh?? you should hear him burp... OMG man burps!!! HEE HEE





Looking out the window... so content



And we got a smile... he looks so cheeky, like he was up to no good..



thats it.. we were done the photo's and he gave me this look like "is that all?"


 


If you or anyone you know would like to book a session with Tonikka J Photography please contact us to book a session or enquire!!

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Mothers day Shoots




How often do you have a nice picture of just you and your mama? 



Whether you are 3 or 33, or even 63... Getting a nice picture that you can cherish with your mama happens so few and far between so why not do it this year? We welcome ANYONE with their mama, you can even come and have your picture taken alone to GIVE to your mama as a mothers day gift.




All you mama's out there that want pictures with your children, bring them down for this mothers day mini session ALL ages welcome, babies, toddlers, teens, young adults "young adults " that are 'older"


We can do a fun non posed session or we can do a fun posed session, If you or anyone you know would like to participate in this mini session please leave a comment AND email us and we will put you into one of the spots, spaces are limited and filling up faster than we imagined, we may be adding an extra day. Location of the shoot will be emailed to you along with more info re the session. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE


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April 5th, 2010

FEW SPOTS LEFT

There are a few spots left to get in the photoshoot bonanza (see below posts)






  • 2 males- 1 SPOT LEFT



  • 2 pre/teen (ages 9-18) 1 SPOT LEFT



  • 1 child boy (age 4-8) 1 SPOT LEFT



  • 1 senior couple (age 40 ) 1 SPOT LEFT





 


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Photography Sessions {Edmonton Artistic Photographer}

I really love when my clients want advice on what to wear to a family photography session. My advice is always the same, Don't match BUT chose a color scheme. By color scheme, I don’t mean matching every article of clothing. In fact, I highly discourage that!  Say you want to choose the color Red. Then the mother wear a shade of red, The father could wear a navy blue top to keep it a bit more masculine and the child should wear a top that incorporates similar blues and reds, stripes perhaps? Thats just an example of many outfit types, I say be comfortable and wear what you would wear normally, if you don't normally wear a suit then a fancy dancy suit wouldn't be suitable to you... I say this because I capture with alot of photo journalistic opportunities.... example you and junior playing in the leaves... can you imagine doing that in a suit??? Kids also look good in bright fun colours, plus it sure can pop your picture.

April 4th, 2010

ANOTHER CONTEST??????? {Edmonton Photography Contest}


Aren't they Cute?? This was a family that we photographed in the fall for a pregnancy/newborn shoot... they were the cutest couple, and in December welcomed Little miss E into their family, now its the new year and They are ready for some family photo's.... Can't wait to photograph them again soon!!! 


 


Check the post below for free photo session options.... leave a comment there if you are interested!!


We just received as generous donations from 3 restaurants 3 more gift cards, we would like to do a contest again but need idea's on what kind of contests we should do. Please leave a comment below and give us some ideas...

If your idea is used we have a gift for you too!!!

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March 30th, 2010

MODELS NEEDED!!!!


WE ARE EXTENDING AND ADDING EXTRA SPOTS TO OUR PHOTO SHOOT BONANZA......CALLING ALL MODELS....

The photo shoot bonanza callout was a hit and all the spots filled up in 24 hours so we have decided to open up more spots,  we will be offering it 2 ways, on a Saturday or Sunday coming up soon (date to be announced) and also by appointment (spaces are really limited) so book now,

Is anyone interested in a FREE* photoshoot??? (Photoshoots full)


 


WHAT IS INCLUDED


 



  • We will waive our session fee $100-$350 value

  • You will receive a complimentary 8x10 or 2 5x7's

  • Online gallery of 5-10 chosen images for you and friends and family to view

  • Disc of chosen pictures watermarked for you to show family and friends online (blogs, facebook etc....)

  • Option to purchase the rest of the photoS


Extra spots we have available are 


 



  •  3 females-FULL

  • 2 males- 1 SPOT LEFT

  • 2 families - Family #1- Weber family- FULL

  • 2 couples- Couple #1 Nicky & Robin- FULL

  • 2 pre/teen (ages 9-18) 1 SPOT LEFT

  • 1 child boy (age 4-8) 1 SPOT LEFT

  • 2 child girls (ages 4-8) FULL

  • 1 senior couple (age 40 ) 1 SPOT LEFT

  • 2 babies (ages 0-3) FULL


 


 


For anyone who has not gotten their details already then they will be emailed to you so leave your email in the comments section (the email is confidential and will NOT show up).....

You will be given a set of watermarked images to use for online stuff such as facebook, blogs, and you will have an online gallery to view your pictures.

etc  ..... Email me for more info on what is included

Email me if you are interested or leave a comment here


 



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March 27th, 2010

WINNERS!!!!!


PICKED THE WINNERS FOR OUR SPRING CONTEST!!!!



WINNERS ARE...................



Winner #1 Free photo shoot



 Brittany Roberts of Lethbridge Alberta CANADA



Winner # 2 Restaurant Gift card



Holly Spencer of Prince Edward Island CANADA



Winner #3 Frame/Album...



Kristen Garner Martin of Norman Oklahoma USA




We Picked a 4th winner just because .......



Winner #4 ....Restaurant Gift Card...



Oscar Strelkov of Edmonton Alberta CANADA




EMAIL ME TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZES




So excited to give away these latest PRIZES!!!!! Erin Baker and Brittany Roberts will be booking your photo shoots ASAP!!!

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March 23rd, 2010

Out Of commission for a bit

 


 


I will be out of commission for a while due to having a mini surgery today, I will be updating the website and the blog and yes I will still pull the names for the contest on friday So enter at the contest, please leave a comment on the post below or the post named CONTEST CONTEST, to be entered into the contest, prizes are...

Free Photoshoot, Or a $50 gift card to restaurants Or a Photo album and Picture frame.

ANYONE can enter inside or outside Canada, We will gladly mail the mailable prizes!!! 3 more days to enter....GOOD LUCK!!!


On our Facebook page we have been Hovering around 199 fans... lets bring it to 200 you can become a fan of the facebook fan page on the right hand side... just click on the blue F

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March 21st, 2010

ENTER THE CONTEST


Hello my loyal friends, we have a Contest going on, if you click on the right side of the page on RECENT POSTS and click "contest contest" it will take you to the contest page that you need to leave a comment on to be entered... you can leave a comment here on this post too but I would really like you to leave one on that post where everyone else has entered


PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS


Winner #1

            Free Photo session (Engagement, Newborn/Toddler, Model, Headshots, Family, )


Winner #2

  $50 gift certificate to one of the following restaurants


 


Boston Pizza


Moxies


Red Lobster


Earls


Chilis


Cheese Cake Cafe


Red Robin


 


Winner #3

•                Photo Album with Brag book Or Picture frame


 


Just in case you don't know......Tonikka J Photography has an great referral program.

MAKE SURE WHOMEVER YOU REFER INCLUDES YOUR NAME WHEN ENQUIRING

Your referrals could get you $50

$50 Off your next session or $50 gift card to select restaurants

Send your friends our way, and when they book with us, we'll give you a $50 credit towards your next portrait session! Or $50 Gift card to an awesome restaurant!!!!

Your cousin Jane is getting married next year -Tell her about Tonikka J Photography and send her our way.

Your BFF is having a baby next month? - send her our way.

Family reunion? Headshots? Family session?- send them all

When anyone you refer books AND Pays/ Fulfills a session you get another $50 credit/or Gift card

There is no limit to how many credits you can accumulate!

Credits are good for the 2010 Year


SPREAD THE WORD, get people to go to the blog, join our facebook group, leave comments galore (we like feed back good or bad)

Tell the world about the how much you loved your pictures, and the great experience you had working with us!

Write a review if you have had your pictures taken by us (either under reviews on the facebook group or on the blog



Photo session has to be used in the 2010 season, Gifts can be mailed or picked up, if you are not in the edmonton or alberta area then we can arrange something for the photo session and if the restaurants are not in your area then the restaurant will be of choice in your area.

Please start leaving comments and keep checking back as We have about 30 photo sessions to showcase


 



I just love the funny expressions that babies give, stay tuned for mr T that will be coming up soon, he has the craziest faces EVER!!! I love it.



This picture above is a film picture that I scanned in so sorry its not the greatest looking... I just love capturing those moments that are so rare!!!

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March 20th, 2010

STRESS OF BEING A MOM


My youngest child is 3 years old and FULL of energy, if anyone knows me personally they know how she is...lol Its sooo funny but so draining.


Little miss monkey (thats what I call her) is pretty smart, and I am not saying that because I am biased but its true, thanks to her siblings who are 12 and 10 yrs old, I think she feels she needs to keep up with them and thats why she is years beyond her 3 years.


She has had an odd first 3 years medically, 3 times her Lungs have collapsed and its still un diagnosed as to why it keeps happening, but its been over 9 months since her last lung flare up.


However today I noticed she was feeling out of sorts and immediately thought bladder infection, she showed some signs and symptoms (I am a nurse, forgive me if i break into nurse speak) But then by dinner all went away, we actually put her to bed late at 9 pm and she kept getting up to go pee.. I looked at my husband and said, I bet its an infection, literally within 10 minutes it all went haywire.. 


We rushed her over to the medicenter near our house and they did a urine test, I have seen some nasty urine but was un prepared for little miss monkey's urine, the doctor said "Its the worst bladder/UTI infection I have EVER seen," maybe she felt she could be frank with me because I work with her in obstetrics at the hospital??


They are worried it will go into her kidneys so they put her on 2 different powerful antibiotics and we have to watch her for 24 hours, meaning she has to sleep in my room etc.... 



Hello to you all, I hope this week is finding you well.


I wont be doing too much blogging this week as I had a mini Surgery that I need to heal from, in that time I will be adding pictures to my website HERE since I really don't Have any there since I closed my old site... which you can view also from the website under 2009 clients.


 


See you in a few


 


PLEASE ENTER THE CONTEST, leave a comment on the post below or click on the right side of the page under recent posts then click on "contest, contest" and leave your comment there, there are tons of prizes

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March 19th, 2010

It Sucks To Be In The Hospital!!!!!

I am very excited to blog this next session.... Meet Darren, been in the Hospital FOREVER!!!! This latest stay is just one of many over the years



Thank goodness for laptops otherwise I am sure he would have gone crazy, This latest hospital stay has been since january 7th 2010 and FULL of craziness



Darren had a fake knee and caught an infection and spent most of last year in the hospital fighting a loosing battle....so this time they decided to just take out the metal knee and see if they can heal it thata way, they replaced the knee with a ball of cement, trust me its eewwwwy when he moves it, the leg makes a clunking sound. Even made my husband almost faint!!!!



Im pretty sure he just got his Morphine shot here, just look at that smile creeping on his face...lol. The infection cleared up!!!! YAY!!! or not so yay, now that the infection was gone someone decided that it would be a good idea to take part of Darrens calf and stick it in the hole in the knee... Ladies if you wanna pull his leg or tickle his calf ya better do it at the knee cap area cuz thats where he now feels his calf...lol its funny!!





Ya I was right, Morphine kicked in. In 5 min he was asleep, but then 5 min after that he was wide awake asking "hey when did you get here????" lol 2 hours ago mr Morphine 



The one good thing about his hospital stay is that he was in a semi private room which means roommates, in Darrens case thats a good thing otherwise it gets very lonely. His roommates ranged from 30yrs old to 80 yrs old, to funny and nice to grumpy and angry.



This was a shot that was taken as he was getting quite queasy (thats morphine for you) so we ended the session shortly there after, he was a trooper though let me tell you.




To book a session or enquire about any photography please go to the contact section (right side of the page) and email or call us for more information!!!

This is a wonderful wonderful site for anyone looking for stuff to do in Edmonton and to keep updated on the latest going on's around here, check out their website HERE


They are on facebook too, be sure to check that out and invite all your family and friends to their site.


They tell you what is going on for weekends, tell you where certain classes are offered and when... like sign language, yoga with babies, there is something for moms, tots and pops.




Tell you about


Outdoor Family Activities
Family Friendly Restaurants


 Birthday Party Ideas
 Dog Parks
Farmer’s Markets
Visit their site now!!!


There is even a cool family and baby zone... its so neat


They can even tell you what events are happening in each month..


 


FAMILY EDMONTON LINK



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March 18th, 2010

HAD TO TWIST HIS ARM!!!!


Meet Jeff, Jeff is 29 and a good looking dude.... Ok I am Biased cuz I know him really well, lol,


He is a pretty shy dude and I really had to twist his arm to do this photoshoot "Im not model material  yadda yadda yadda"  He caved obviously. I dont think you need to be "model " material to have a good picture, He really liked the urban grunge look (if your wondering why the pics are all "dirty" ) And I think he looks great, refused to smile.. but I did catch a few, even if I had to throw a few snowballs at him... yup I did!!!




Jeff is lucky enough (well lucky for me) to live on a working farm, a Buffalo farm... lucky for me because I borrow his barn, broken down  cars and cool fences to do some of my photography, maybe not so lucky for him because he has to do some pretty grimy stuff on that farm.... ugh!!!



It was a pretty muddy day when we did this shoot... So I donned my work boots and we trudged thru the mud, and the wind.... oh the wind, it was soooooo WINDY!!! good thing he doesn't have long hair eh??









CONTEST IS STILL ON, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT ON THE POST BELOW LABELED CONTEST CONTEST TO BE ENTERED TO WIN!!!! ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS POST A COMMENT, YOU DONT EVEN HAVE TO LEAVE A COMMENT JUST GET YOUR NAME UNDER THE COMMENT SECTION!!!!


 


 


 


To book a photoshoot please contact us (right hand side) or call us to book a shoot, visit our website and join our facebook page

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March 16th, 2010

GRRRRR [Personal]

Grrrrr this blog is making me go insane, I add pictures, they are huge, no matter which way I shrink the pics, they become pixelated.... GOSH I wish I knew how to use a wordpress blog... I am sure it would be much much easier!!!!!! I like Blu and its really easy to navigate my website, I am not very happy with Blu's mini blog, Im thinking I made a mistake... sigh!!!! I will keep blogging for a while but if it still frustrates me after about a month, I am moving on!!!!


Comment on the post below to enter the last contest for the winter season!!!! you don't have to say anything just get your name under the comment section!

March 14th, 2010

CONTEST CONTEST////Booking Sessions NOW!!! Last Photography contest till spring!!!



We are filling up FAST for our spring/summer sessions, so if you or ANYONE you know would like to book a session, please contact us (on the right hand side of the page) or call us ASAP to book your session!


Also be sure to add this new blog to your RSS feed in email or update your Bookmarks/ Favourites accordingly, We are on facebook too under Tonikka J Photography


 


With the launching of the new Website The blog and Facebook Page we have had a few contests, with much success, pictures will be posted soon, we just have one more winner to photograph which was Erin Baker and we decided to do one last contest here on the blog, then the pictures will all be posted!! If you are one of our facebook fans you must have noticed that the last contest has yet to have a winner, we decided to extend it and have 3 prizes.


 


New contest is on NOW


Rules are very easy, all you have to do is leave a comment  on this blog on any post, we will then draw 3 names and post the winners here and on the facebook site 


Winners prizes will be as follows


Winner #1


                Free Photo session (Engagement, Newborn/Toddler, Model, Headshots, Family, )


 


Winner #2


                 $50 gift certificate to one of the following restaurants


 1.              Boston Pizza


2.              Moxies


3.              Red Robin


4.              Earles


5.              Cheese Cake Cafe


6.              Red Lobster


7.              Chili's


 


Winner #3


                Photo Album with Brag book Or Picture frame




Photo session has to be used in the 2010 season, Gifts can be mailed or picked up, if you are not in the edmonton or alberta area then we can arrange something for the photo session and if the restaurants are not in your area then the restaurant will be of choice in your area.


 


Please start leaving comments and keep checking back as We have about 30 photo sessions to showcase


HMMMM not sure what is going on with the blog tonight, for some reason its making my pics pixelated AND doing some weird spacing in the text.... hopefully it will fix tomorrow...


 


 




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March 11th, 2010

Don't you just love mama's belly??[Edmonton Maternity Photography]

So I specialize in pregnancy/maternity photography and as most of you know branched out into Labour and Delivery Photography, I actually cannot believe how popular that kind of photography is... I dont showcase it but if you are interested I have a private gallery that is password protected on my website If you email me privately at tonikkajphotography (at) gmail (dot) com I can send you the password to see the gallery, but I will only send you the link/password if you are a pregnant mama that has booked a photoshoot.





If you are interested in booking a pregnancy/maternity photoshoot please contact us soon as our maternity spots are almost full



You also may notice that some of my photography pictures are watermarked with either Tonikka J Photography or T'MAREE Photography, about 5 months ago we decided to do a company revamp and a name change, so you will see both names on some of the photo's.





Hello to you all, I hope this week is finding you well.


I wont be doing too much blogging this week as I had a mini Surgery that I need to heal from, in that time I will be adding pictures to my website HERE since I really don't Have any there since I closed my old site... which you can view also from the website under 2009 clients.


 


See you in a few


 


PLEASE ENTER THE CONTEST, leave a comment on the post below or click on the right side of the page under recent posts then click on "contest, contest" and leave your comment there, there are tons of prizes

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My assistant and friend [Personal]


Isnt she a cutie patootie?? This photograph was taken by my assistant and friend KL... she helps me loads, in weddings, family/group photo's... some beloved newborn photography and most of all she is my friend. How she has time to help me I will never know.. she has 5 kidlets, runs a dayhome and has a brand new clothing line that she will be launching real soon.... keep checking back for details!!

Apples And Elbows details coming soon!!!

Test

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March 8th, 2010

Lap Top wonders..... [Personal]

So I am really not sure what the best way to do this blog is... how bout I ask the viewers.... do you like FULL size pictures? or do you like seeing the smaller pictures?? I kind of like the medium or smaller otherwise I feel you are looking up whomever is in the pictures nose...lol ha ha ha... ok not funny but well I am tired!!! anyway now that I have a new lap top I can sit in the living room with the husband and edit instead of putting it off till I am alone (with 3 kids thats impossible) So finally you will be seeing more fun and interactive blog posts... YAY me!!!! now to go update my facebook and personal blog!!!

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March 7th, 2010

Mini, Mini and Mini.... infants galore

OOOOH i could just pinch each and every one of these lovely infants cheeks.... Ok mama's you need to have girls in 2010 because I had ONLY 1 GIRL in all of 2009 lol that is the little sweet heart on the pink pillow... miss Emily





We are booking infant/newborn and toddler shoots now, so please contact us or email us to book a photoshoot



This crazy monkey is Graham and he was just the cutest, I am going to be taking his pictures again very soon so keep watch 







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March 4th, 2010

The blog the blog the blog


This is about me and FAQ....


But some of these questions are actually asked frequently.

And some others are just about me.


 


Q. Where are you located?


A. I am located wherever you need me to be located.

In Edmonton Alberta CANADA,

I don't have a studio and probably never will



Q.How long have you been doing photography?


A. Unofficially ? 10 years.... Officially Officially?? 3 Years

I have taken a multitude of college courses and photography programs.

A good photographer never stops learning



Q. How do you get those pictures that look like uncapturable moments?



A. I will never tell...




Q. What kind of camera do you have?



A. I have 3 Canon/Canon/Canon




Q. Do you have a first name?



A. My first name is Tonikka





Q. Other than photography, what other things are in your lifestyle?



A. Kids Kids Kids, oh and I am a Maternity Nurse and am going back to school...MED school..




Q.Do you do weddings?


A. I do weddings but i dont really showcase them as its not my main photography focus





Q.Mac or PC?


A. Mac is my baby, I could never go back





Q.Chocolate or chips?



A. Chips




ABOUT THE COMPANY


Tonikka J Photography combines unique shooting

locations and creative artistic shooting to produce

portraits that stand out. This unique art is just that,

art for you and your family and friends...


Children, families, glamour, wedding, engagement,

couples, maternity, holiday celebration, babies.


For a consultation please call 780-982-1765

or

email: tonikkajphotography@gmail.com


 

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March 3rd, 2010

A bridal quandry


I just love a Bride, they are all so very beautiful..... Dont ya think? I dont normally showcase any bridal photo's, why you ask??? I have no Idea, I love Love photographing brides (thats me taking a picture of this wonderful bride) My assistant KL took this photo.

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March 2nd, 2010

Don't you just love mama's belly??[Edmonton Maternity Photography]

Well this is my new blog, I will post some of the same pictures and some of the old pictures, be sure to leave comments as i post so i can get some feedback!!!!! WELCOME


WELCOME



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