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Welcome!

Photography for me is not just a job, it's a passion. It's what I love. Capturing moments in time so that we can hold onto them for just a smidgen longer, that is what I'm all about!

If you are new here...Hi, and thanks for taking a peek! I've been interested in photography since I was young, always anxiously awaiting the day I could pick up my negatives from the store and see what I had captured. I became more serious about my photography in 2007 as a creative outlet, before I knew it I was in business and loving every minute of it. I am a natural light child and family photographer specializing in newborns and children.

Be sure to check in regularly. I will be posting sneak peeks, specials (discounts on prints and sessions), contests, little tidbits about me (I get to know you, why not get to know me more too), and new and exciting products! I am a growing business, and I am always on the lookout for new products and ideas.

Giving is Awesome | Toronto Photographer

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them a chance to expirience complimentary custom photography — $1600 worth to be exact. It’s in your power to them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a complimentary session and $300 print credit (a $500 value)! What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?
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The rules (because there have to be a few):
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(1) You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar vacation home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need).

(2) The nominee must reside in one of the following areas of Ontario: York Region, Durham Region, Toronto and GTA, Peel Region, Orangeville/Caledon area, and all areas in between
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You must e-mail me the full story: nicole@bittersweet-photography.com. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
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Nominations will be accepted until midnight (EST) on December 20th, 2009. The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve so get nominating, I can’t wait to read all of your entries!
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Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
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Much Love,
Nicole

Two Sweeties | Toronto Baby Photographer

Each and every time I visit this lovely family I leave smiling, this time with cake (Thanks again C!). I love photographing them and watching their family grow and change. Little J is now a jumping, giggling, clapping 2 year old and her baby brother N is just as sweet and adorable as the last time I saw him (just much bigger and much more awake).

Here is a sneak peek from our latest session…

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Much Love,
Nicole

Bittersweet Photography | Nicole Herdman | 905.967.4686 | Newmarket, ON | nicole@bittersweet-photography.com

November 13, 2009 - 1:33 pm Carla - Once again... I am amazed!!! You were able to capture J in a way that I haven't been able to in months! I'm so grateful to you... thank you! C PS Next time I'll send you an entire cake!!! Glad you like it! ;)

November 13, 2009 - 1:39 pm Paulo - They look amazing, just like daddy.... Mommy Too....

November 15, 2009 - 10:46 pm Rosa - You couldn't have picked a better title for these kids... two sweeties. Love the pictures

November 16, 2009 - 3:58 pm Christina - What cuties :) Love the third one!

November 16, 2009 - 4:20 pm Vinita - Lovely! The 3rd one is so special!

November 16, 2009 - 6:50 pm Rui - Truly precious :) The third one is so sweet

November 16, 2009 - 8:14 pm Sandra - love these pics - especially the 3rd one

November 20, 2009 - 10:26 am Wendy - Gorgeous photos!

November 21, 2009 - 4:02 pm Manuela - Gorgeous... as always!

Happy Halloween!

I would just like to wish you all a safe and happy Halloween!

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Much Love,
Nicole

Bittersweet Photography | Nicole Herdman | 905.967.4686 | Newmarket, ON | nicole@bittersweet-photography.com

November 4, 2009 - 6:50 pm sharon v - adorable! love it.

November 6, 2009 - 3:42 pm Jessica Wright - Absolutely adorable, I love it!

November 12, 2009 - 5:13 pm Christina - Aww, how cute! Happy belated Halloween :) (btw, where did you find that cute digi frame at???)

Just a quick update

It has come to my attention that my phone/answering machine are not working properly. Several people have emailed me to let me know that they left messages and never heard back. I just wanted to apologize to everyone who called, I’m working everything out with my provider now and it should be working again soon, I promise that I wasn’t ignoring any of your calls. I won’t be able to retrieve any of the lost messages so if you did phone me please send me a quick email and I will be sure to get back to you right away.

Many thanks for your understanding and now that that is taken care of I wanted to give you all the new baby plan information…that’s right, it’s here! I’ve had quite a few people contact me since my last post and I’m so excited to share the details. I will be accepting “baby planners” starting now so if you are expecting in November/December/January/February now is the time to book. As a special bonus the first FIVE people to book their baby plan package will receive a complimentary Accordion album containing 14 of your favourite 4×6″ prints. These albums are valued at $350.00 each and are quite lovely, just see below…

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and now, the baby plan…

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Much Love,
Nicole

Bittersweet Photography | Nicole Herdman | 905.967.4686 | Newmarket, ON | nicole@bittersweet-photography.com

Pic(s) of the Month: August ‘09

Well this post is long overdue! As I’m sure you all know, it’s now October but I am still waiting for our summer weather to arrive, I guess we won’t be getting that this year. Oh well, at least we still get the beautiful fall scenery to look at now! Before I forget I also wanted to let everyone know that I only have a couple fall session spots left for this year, and I will be posting a brand new baby plan for those new parents expecting in November/December/January by the beginning of next week – be sure to keep your eyes peeled as I will only be accepting a limited number of “Baby Planners.”

All of that said I want to share my favourite images from back in August, don’t worry the September ones will go up soon…

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Much Love,
Nicole

Bittersweet Photography | Nicole Herdman | 905.967.4686 | Newmarket, ON | nicole@bittersweet-photography.com

October 20, 2009 - 7:05 pm Lori - Nicole, these are gorgeous! I love the baby with the orange dress. Her eyes just pop!

October 27, 2009 - 6:54 pm Vinita - These are really gorgeous images!

October 28, 2009 - 8:41 am evie - oh man, these are all awesome!!! I love the one with the kid in the glasses! So much personality!

The Girls | Toronto Baby Photographer

Well it has certainly been a while since I’ve shared images of these girlies — that’s not to say I haven’t photographed them, I just haven’t had time to post about it. It’s crazy how quickly time flies by and these girls have grown and changed so much in the past 5 months.

Without further ado…

Livi and Gabi

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At this point we knew the picture taking was done…

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Much Love,
Nicole

Bittersweet Photography | Nicole Herdman | 905.967.4686 | Newmarket, ON | nicole@bittersweet-photography.com

October 17, 2009 - 4:21 pm Holly Ann Hunt - Oh, Nicole these are WONDERFUL! Great Set!

October 17, 2009 - 7:18 pm sharon - these are wonderful! Love the colours their sweet, sweet faces.

October 18, 2009 - 5:22 pm Dorothy Davis - Wow,have they grown...love the last picture - the one in the pink looks shocked her sister has the nerve to cry! Very cute!!

October 18, 2009 - 8:16 pm Susie - These are PRECIOUS!!!

October 31, 2009 - 10:48 am Leigh Ann - Wonderful! I love all the ones on the bamboo floor especially. I wouldn't be able to decide which to make into huge canvases, so I'd just have them all done and have an incredible canvas wall gallery. You totally rock!

November 11, 2009 - 11:09 am Jeff Taylor - I _love_ those pictures of my nieces!