Niagara Falls Humane Society - Rescue dogs from Louisiana

I visited the Niagara Falls Humane Society yesterday to drop off some supplies for the animals.

They just received 19 dogs from Louisiana that were either unclaimed by owners, lost or running wild.
They are all beautiful dogs deserving of a loving home, after the long ordeal they have been through with hurricaine Katrina.

I remember seeing some of the distraught owners on the news, as they were boarded into buses and forced to leave their beloved companions behind.

Have a look at the Niagara Falls Humane Society website.
There just may be someone for you...

http://www.niagarafallshumanesociety.com/pets/default.asp?cid=13

Jacq
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Niagara Falls "Portraits in the Park" all this weekend

Great new location !

We'll be photographing outdoors for the next two weekends.

These are our only Sat - Sun sessions days all year.

Call us now to get that Family Portrait with this great weather !

Happy Thanksgiving from Niagara Falls, Canada !

Local 905.354.8692

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Niagara Falls Beach Portraits

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(another video with my little point & shoot camera)

Family Memories

Niagara Falls - Charities we support

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Niagara Falls - Today we lost our best friend

Today, our sweet little Silky terrier, Bailey, who some of you have met at the studio and certainly "heard" from time to time, passed away.
She's been in countless photos and is probably hanging on a few walls. Charlie often used her as a prop. She always felt that was a tad undignified but, was happy to do anything Charlie asked of her.

She was a loving companion to us for 12 + years and we miss her so much.

Bailey Vandersluys 1995 - 2007

Niagara Falls Studio New products

Niagara Falls - studio update
Some of the new photo products available for this fall at the studio for both weddings and portraits.
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SPECIAL EVENT Photography

Just playing with the video feature on my little point and shoot camera during a session that Charlie did this weekend near Niagara Falls.

I'm still learning the editing part but, it was fun to put together.

Have a look by double clicking on the arrow to start the video.

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Alex in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Aerial Photo- click to enlarge

Niagara Falls Rescue-click here to see video

We hear about unfortunate news like this and our concerns are always with the local rescue workers.


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Niagara Falls Engagement

Engagement session taken in Niagara Falls with a nice couple that flew in from Florida for the session.

We spent part of the afternoon down near the Maid of the Mist and this portrait was done in front of the American Falls from the Canadian side.

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Niagara Falls - Artists Painting in Queen Victoria Park

Article in NIAGARA THIS WEEK NEWSPAPER

1. Click http://www.niagarathisweek.com/arts_and_entertainment/article/118149

Come see the artists painting next weekend - Come buy a Niagara Falls Original painting.

Look for the tent at the bottom of Murray Hill.

Artists Competition includes

a Purchase Award from the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario a Purchase Award from the City of Niagara Falls, New York

Prize from the Hilton Niagara Hotel

Avaia prize

Dick Blick Art Supply and more !

Tony and Shelby Niagara Falls WEDDING-click on any image to enlarge

Tony and Shelby August 25th Wedding in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The service was at St Thomas Moore Church. We then went down to the School of Horiculture to do some family and group photographs. After that, even though it was really humid and Shelby was tired, we went to another location down by the old police station to do some funky photos with some different architecture. Their reception was at Club Castropignaro. For their honeymoon Tony & Shelby went off for a trip to Italy. How lucky is that? Thanks all for a fun day, it was a pleasure working with the whole wedding party.

Baldini & Vandersluys Photographers

Niagara Falls WELLAND & DISTRICT HUMANE SOCIETY

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Concert near Niagara Falls

The last concert of the season last night in Lewiston, NY near Niagara Falls.

The crowd was capacity and I had my point and shoot that does little videos, so I tried to do this night video. Can't believe summer is winding down...

Now would be a great time to think about the Family Portrait sessions we're doing in October.

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Niagara Falls Photographer - Garden Wedding

A gorgeous day and a gorgeous bride made for a

fun Garden Wedding in Lewiston, New York.

I remember standing there when the judge declared Sally and Colin husband and wife, and the small leaves from an overhead tree came down in a flurry, each caught by the filtering sunlight. An agreement from nature, that the moment was magical.

See more of our wedding images at

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Jacqueline

Niagara Falls Portraits in the Park

For three weekends in October, we will be photographing families in St. John's Conservation Park in Fonthill, Ontario.
The park is a beautiful area and October is the perfect time to get that last of the season color into your home as a wall portrait. (We all know how long we'll be seeing that 'white stuff' here in Niagara Falls).

This is also an opportunity that our clients grab to have a head start on the Holiday gift giving season, which will be here soon.

So, why not pick up the phone and give us a call at 905.354.8692 and set up your Saturday or Sunday appointment now for your family portrait ?

How about on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, when all the family is in town?

Add your own touch to the portrait with a car, your beloved dog, etc.

We believe portraits should be so much more than looking at a camera and smiling.

Our award winning style is to capture your personality, perhaps with a
Lifestyle Portrait.

Give us a call now at 905.354.8692 - we're here 9-5 weekdays and we'll invite you in for a free consultation to discuss your portrait.

Out of town? Call us now toll free at 1 800 393.7270

Talk to you soon.
J
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Fallsview Casino Wedding - Elopement package - Rebecca and Kirk -

June 23, 2007

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A great couple to work with and we loved using the main areas of the casino

for photographs.

It's always fun to work with Nora.

Niagara Falls - Rich Bride, Poor Bride TV show - www.bvphotog.com

Filming during the wedding of Vickie and Jeffrey in

Niagara Falls on July 7, 2007

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'Coverage' of coverage began, as our bridal couple Vicki and Jefferey married

in St. Catharine's earlier this month with reception at the Americana.

A camera crew followed us throughout the day filming an episode of

Rich Bride, Poor Bride the TV show that will air sometime in January 2008

on the SLICE TV channel.

If you have not seen the show yet, it follows a couple planning for their

wedding, with a seemingly 'hopeful' budget allotted.

Of course, they always go over the budget, sometimes by double !

Of course there was drama - it makes for good TV ratings...

Call for Artists Niagara Falls

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

P L E I N A I R P A I N T E R S

5th Annual WORLDWIDE

Paint Out - Queen Victoria park

http://ipap.homestead.com/niagara.html

Some of the worlds's most talented outdoor painters will bring their paint boxes and easels to Niagara, well known for its vistas of the Horseshoe and American Falls, painted by some of the most famous painters in history.

Sept 7 & 8th.

This remarkable event 'Paint Niagara 2007' happens with the support of International Plein
Air Painters, The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, The City of Niagara Falls, New York, Niagara Parks Commission and other supporters. Artists from all over the US and Canada will be painting throughout Queen Victoria Park. Artist registration and fee is required.

FREE to the public to watch the artists complete a painting on the spot from 9-3pm both days.

Awards, prospectus and registration fee/form listed on our website.

Please see our website for more info
http://www.i-p-a-p.com/
ipapmail@yahoo.com for more info. Or 905.354.8692 9-5 Mon-Sat

Please pass this info onto other artists who would be interested. No membership is required to participate in the 2 day painting event.

Hot Summer in Niagara Falls

It's been a Hot Summer here in Niagara

The WALL OF FIRE extravaganza!!
What a show !! If you missed it - here's an image from the best night of summer...

You can see some more of Charlie's images of the Wall of Fire on the Niagara Parks Commission website .

The parks has regular fireworks on Friday and Sunday night at dark.

Photo of the WALL OF FIRE - Charles Vandersluys

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Since we last talked...

In June

Jacqueline has been asked to be the juror for HAVRE DE Grace Competition of plein air painting in Havre de Grace, Maryland

Jacqueline was painting in Honduras in January on the island of Roatan.

You can see some of the new paintings here

In February and the first part of March, Jacqueline painted in North Carolina and South Carolina in the Myrtle Beach, Charleston area.

We will be supporting the following Charities in the Niagara Falls Area

Welland & District Human Society Christmas Auction - 196 Weber Road -Pelham Hill Golf & Country Club Saturday November 25 - 7-10pm 905-735-1552

Niagara Falls Sunrise Rotary Auction St. Catharines Rotary Auction

Welland Rotary Auction

Boys & Girls Club Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services- is a charitable non profit organization dedicated to providing equine experiences and therapy for individuals with special needs in the Niagara Region. Fundraiser March 31 at Hernder Estates Wines- contact 905.401.0603 CAW

On Tuesday April 17,2007, Club Sardegna will host a BINGO night in memory of their President, Salvatore Marchioni. Half of the proceeds made from the sale of the tickets will be donated to the Greater Niagara General Hospitals Palliative Care Unit in memory of Salvatore. Any donation would be greatly appreciated to help raise money for the Palliative Care Unit.

Welcome to Project S.H.A.R.E.’s 5th Annual SHARE Grand Prix home page. Here is your chance to put the pedal to the metal. Race day this year is on Saturday, May 5th at the Niagara Go-Karts and Mini Putt facility. This unique fundraiser is an opportunity to bring your staff, family and friends out for an exciting day of go-kart racing accompanied with a barbecue, mini putt and great raffle prizes. A team building event that includes a charity component to the equation is a WIN-WIN situation for all involved.

COVER IMAGE Jacqueline's image 'Kristina's World' is featured as the Cover of the Sept/Oct Rising Women Magazine Her bio and paintings are also featured inside. Sept/Oct Cover at Risingwomen.com

Niagara Falls Workshops are planned for May, June, July, August, September and October. See artworkshops