Time Flies when You're Having Fun.

Between photo shoots, trade shows and a giveaway, it's been a busy week.  No complaining over here; I love being busy =).  Anywho, here are a few highlights from this week; enjoy!

My weekend began with an awesome couple, Meredith and Mike, who were doing their engagement shoot with Isabella of Ella Photography.  This was actually our second attempt since Mother Nature was not on our side the first time around.  Truthfully speaking, it worked out for the best because Saturday was such a gorgeous day!!

Mike and Meredith Photo taken by Isabella of Ella Photography

Be Cheeky

When it comes to getting your makeup done, a lot of focus is usually given to the eyes.  Refocus your attention to those lovely cheekbones and I promise you these tricks will make the boys blush.

Photo from LahoriMela

Lauren's New Beginning =)

A quick recap to make sure everyone is on the same page; in May I collaborated with Isabella of Ella Photography to launch a contest to celebrate hitting 100 fans on my facebook page.  I was really happy with the response in terms of entries but boy was it ever hard to select a winner.  At the end of the day, with the help of Isabella, we were able to narrow it down to two winners!  So get ready to read one of the winning stories and get a sneak peak of some behind the scenes action; meet Lauren Scott and her awesome pup Vito.

Lauren and Vito  Photo by Isabella of Ella Photography

A Few Shots from Prell's Shoot

Wanted to share a few photos I loved from this uber fun shoot with Isabella of Ella Photography and contest winner's Prell and Kate.  Keep in mind, that the following pics are the ones I took but I will share Isabella's photos when they are ready.

Prell is such a natural in front of the lens. 

A day of Winners!

With temperatures hitting over 30 degrees today in Montreal and TWO photo shoots planned with Isabella of Ella Photography, needless to say it was intense! However, it was the perfect day to hit the parks and celebrate a couple of fabulous contest winners, Prell and Lauren, with their loved ones.  So here are a few teasers from today's fun-filled adventures.

Meet Vito and Lauren with the awesome Isabella of Ella Photography hard at work!

A Peak at Katherine & Eugen's Engagement Shoot

Montreal's weather has a reputation of being unreliable and considering the last few outdoor shoots planned with Isa of Ella Photography were postponed due to rain, we had to have a serious talk with Mother Nature.  Luckily for us, our shoot was actually two hours out of the city, in Sutton and negotiations were a success.  We had INCREDIBLE weather (the drive home was a different story, but hey! we weren't taking pics of that hehe). Imagine the excitement when we arrived at the beautiful Vignoble Chapelle Ste Agnès Vineyard and had nothing but blue skies and beautiful landscaping!

Share your Love Story Update!

So June was an extremely busy month, not only with photo shoots but with contests too!  I had an awesome opportunity to be a part of a MAJOR prize for one lucky couple.  No seriously, this contest was like hitting the jackpot for any newly engaged couple; check out the prizes!

1. A 2-hour planning Consultation with Jaime at OVER THE TOP EVENTS 
2. 100$ credit off Custom Wedding Invitations by Over the top Events* (she makes amazing Invitations!)
3. Engagement session with Ella Photography 
4. A planning Consultation by Coup de Fleur for their “Something Sweet” products. + 15% off their buffets and/or Bonbonieres.
5. A planning Consultation with O.XIDE Floral art stylists + a FREE Bridal Bouquet when you use their services*
6. Make-up on the day of the photo session + 25% off on the wedding day by Janet Persaud 
7. Hair on the day of the photo session + 25% off on the wedding day by La Coupe Coiffure Cavendish Mall

WIN a FREE PHOTOSHOOT!

YES, you read right! To celebrate hitting 100 fans on Facebook, you can win a FREE PHOTO SHOOT with makeup included too!!!  The idea is to celebrate a "new beginning" in your life, since you have helped me reach a new benchmark in mine.  So with the help of Isabella of Ella Photography, one of you lucky duckies can win a PHOTO SHOOT to celebrate a new chapter in your life!

Three simple steps to enter:
1. LIKE my Facebook page Janet Persaud MUA
2. LIKE Ella Photography Facebook page
3. SUBMIT YOUR STORY (<-- click on that link, it will prompt you to send me an email) about "A New Beginning" you want to celebrate
It can be as long or as short as you like =)

The Prize:

An amazing photo shoot with Isabella of Ella Photography and makeup by me. You will receive a CD of your awesome photos.  Please note** The Winner's story and photos will be published on both Ella Photography as well as my blog.
    
To give you an idea, here is my story...  A few months ago, my "day job" went through another restructuring.  I was placed in a position where my current role was terminated but was given the option to pursue something totally different from what I normally did at work.  With only a few hours to decide and several deep breaths, I decided to walk away from the place that was a part of my life for over five years.  Scared, nervous and really overwhelmed, I knew in that moment it was the right thing for me.  I did not want to feel stuck in a job that I didn't like for the sake of having a job.  Luckily for me I have an incredible mother who is super supportive and reminded me that when one door closes another one opens.  This was a chance for me to pursue something new but more importantly what I love.  With those words of wisdom came a flood of love and support from so many people, also a lot of opportunities too!  Now here I am, trying to give you the same love and support that I've been so fortunate to receive.

So what are you waiting for?!?!? What ever it is, a new career, just graduated or contemplating where you want to go in life or even over coming adversity; just SUBMIT YOUR STORY and let's celebrate with an awesome photo shoot and makeup too.  I'm big on snacks so don't be surprise it cupcakes are thrown your way hehehe.

It's important to remember these moments; celebrate your victories and celebrate the challenges you learned from.

Accepting entries until June 25th 2011 11:59pm