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Stephanie de Montigny
  • Boss Mama Diaries
  • About Stephanie
  • Work With Me
    • Sponsored Content
    • Boss Mama Education
    • Product Photography
    • Image Subscription Plans
    • Brand Portraits & Headshots
    • Family & Newborn Photography

Image Subscription Plans

Running a business is hard work! It takes a lot of time and dedication to keep things going according to plan, and a ton of things to do behind the scenes. Managing your social media presence is an added task often required to reach new clients that can easily become overwhelming.

One way to alleviate some of the stress is having a bank of images to choose from—especially when they are custom to your business needs. Choosing to invest in an image subscription means that you will always have curated images to publish to your social media accounts and website that they will always be consistent and on-point to your brand, so that all you have to do is pick the best captions.

I would love to work with you and help you make navigating the world of social media that much easier.

SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES AVAILABLE

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Purchase a subscription of at least 6 months, and receive a complimentary video as a booking bonus (great for reels & tiktoks!) (available until July 31, 2021) (prices are in Canadian dollars).

3 MONTHS6 MONTHS12 MONTHS
THE HUSTLE
• monthly planning session
• 60 images
• commercial release
749/month699/month649/month
THE DAILY GRIND
• monthly planning session
• 30 images
• commercial release
549/month499/month449/month
THE WEEKEND WARRIOR
• monthly planning session
• 15 images
• commercial release
499/month449/month399/month
THE SOCIAL STARTUP
• monthly planning session
• 5 images
• commercial release
–349/month 249/month

SPECIAL OFFER: Now offering Stop-Motion videos at portfolio-building rates!

Please reach out for more details or to create a custom package for your small business needs: monthly@stephaniedemontigny.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this only for makers? What about service providers who don’t sell tangible products?

The resulting images can absolutely be used by non-shops as well who want branded photography for their social media, advertising etc. For example, a business coach may send items like a notebook and a branded coffee mug, etc. to be photographed with their brand colours (ex: pink & gold or black & white) OR an artist might send a few supplies. The planning session will hash out all of the details for each month’s shoot.

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How many products can I send?

It is recommended to plan for 5-10 images per product in order to adequately showcase the product to potential buyers, in order to capture all of the angles, uses, etc. If you choose to only send one product for the month, the photographer will capture that product in more than one scenario to add variety to your gallery. For branding images, you may send an unlimited number of props/accessories, but the photographer reserves creative liberty on how many to use in any given image. You have the opportunity to make requests and state preferences during the planning calls, which you may choose to change month-to-month or remain the same for continuity.

Are models included? 

To upgrade one month’s session to include model(s), an additional fee of $100 per model will apply. To upgrade the entire subscription to include model(s), an additional fee of $75 per model, per month will apply. Model specifics and requirements must be discussed at least one month in advance so that you and your photographer can plan accordingly (no guarantees, especially during a pandemic, no fees will apply if model(s) cannot be used). Due to pandemic restrictions, not all types of models will be available—please inquire for specifics.

Can I be the ‘model’? I’d love some images for about-me posts and behind-the-scenes captures.

You are more than welcome to add a branding session to your subscription, and quarterly on-location options are available. The photo studio is located in Ottawa, or I can come to your place of business within Canada with travel expenses paid (non-local travel is suspended during the pandemic).

What if I would like additional images during a subscription month? 

You may choose to upgrade the number of images fulfilled in any given month to a larger subscription option or to purchase individual images in surplus of your subscription package (pro-rated). These details are to be discussed during the planning sessions. 

How can I use the images? Can I edit them?

The pricing above is for a commercial release to use on social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.). An upgraded commercial licence can be purchased for use on your website and third-party websites (Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, etc.). In order to be able to edit the images, such as cropping, adding filters/presets, etc. requires a full commercial licence (they can be purchased individually or the entire subscription can be upgraded).

Do I pay monthly or the full plan in advance?

Since the subscription fees are extremely reduced rates, you are required to pay in installments of 3 months at a time in full when you sign up for the service in order to guarantee that the rates do not change during your subscription period, and any accumulated discounts are removed from the final payment. When renewing an annual plan (12 months), you qualify for monthly payments. You may also choose to only book one product photography session at a time, at the regular rates. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

When do I receive the images?

Your images are delivered electronically by the 1st of every month part of your subscription. Example: items received in November will be photographed & images delivered by end of day on November 30th. Rush delivery is also available during non-peak periods, for an additional fee.

When do I send my products? 

Products must be delivered to the studio no later than the 10th day of each month. It is recommended to mail your items earlier rather than later to avoid delays.

Where do I mail my products? 

The portrait studio is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and the exact mailing address will be provided after signing up for the subscription. Drop-offs may also be arranged for locals.

Will my products be returned to me? 

Due to the nature of staging, modelling, and general use, some wear and tear of your items is to be expected, and therefore the items are not returned unless explicitly requested. Should you wish to send reusable props for the duration of your subscription that you would like to be returned, or if your products are non-consumables and you would like them back, it is your responsibility to provide a pre-paid return shipping label (with tracking) with your initial shipment. Your photographer is also not liable for loss or damage during or after shipment.

What if my products arrive late? 

If your products arrive after the 10th, but before the 15th of the month, a service fee of $75 will be due to rush photography services for that month. Should your items arrive on or after the 15th of the month, photography services will be considered rendered that month and no refund will be offered (if we have other items of yours at the studio, those may be photographed again as an alternate solution). You may choose to have the late-arrival items photographed the next month, or you may choose to have them returned to you, with a pre-paid return shipping label (with tracking). 

More questions? Please send an email to workwithme@stephaniedemontigny.com or complete the form below:

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This spot has pretty much become my “office” t
This spot has pretty much become my “office” these past few months since I’m often stuck under a sleeping baby while I respond to emails and draft social media content. 

It’s not ideal, but it gets the job done, and the humour or educational content of my videos outweighs the downside of similarity in outfits and background. 

The behind the scenes of being a work from home raising babies and businesses at the same time isn’t always glamorous—but showing the wins AND the struggles is so important for transparency and avoiding toxic positivity. 

What’s YOUR office these days?

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Look how much he has changed in just a few short m
Look how much he has changed in just a few short months 🤍 

The warmer weather has meant we’ve been getting outdoors more and I am so much more mentally at peace when we do. I am so grateful everything is within walking distance—trails, park, beach, food truck!

FOLLOW for more wins & struggles of being a work from home boss and boss mama humour ✌🏻

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This is a normal night feed, which requires me to
This is a normal night feed, which requires me to be actively collecting all day with my haakaa (hand expression while baby eats on the other side). 

I’ve been lucky to have a hospital grade pump on loan until now, but its owner needs it back (for a NICU baby so duh!) so I’m hoping the sleep fairies will help little man start sleeping through the night soon so I’m not a slave to the silicone pump. 

Any recommendations for a regular pump? I still need to collect for while I’m working with clients. 

#bossmamadiaries #haakaalife #breastfeedingmom #pumpingmom #relatablemom #thisisrealmotherhood #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #workfromhomemom #domesticlabour #householdengineer #canadianmom 

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I’ve been working hard to reorganize the studio
I’ve been working hard to reorganize the studio these past few months as I transition back to “normal business setup” (so excited to ditch the ugly plastic storage bins!), and it really triggers my productivity crash: work really hard and really efficiently for about an hour and then burnout for the rest of the day…

It’s especially frustrating when hubby brings the baby to me in the middle of my “in the zone” and immediately kills any productivity. Ugh! [we’ve since talked about this terrible habit and rectified it—so far]

So I wanted to take the opportunity to let you in on the inner workings of how I do my best to combat that aspect of my neurodivergence. 

LISTS! I have a running to do list for every part of my life: kids, shopping, cleaning, appointments, business BTS, business clients appointments, husband follow through checks (WHY is that on MY list!?—a topic for another post), you name it! This helps me avoid constantly needing to focus on executive function and junior straight into the next task on the list. 

And because I like to feel better about myself by crossing things off the list, it’s not vague items like “clean bathroom”; it’s got everything itemized: vacuum, dust, clean (sink/toilet/tub), declutter storage shelf, empty garbage, get new bag, replenish diaper station, dirty towels to laundry, etc. Doing that also allows for me to identify the priority of those tasks so if I inevitably get distracted by the baby or some other task, I know I’ve tackled the important ones before I leave the room (that laundry task was last on purpose—because while it would be more efficient for the towels to be washing while I clean, it requires me to leave the room and exponentially more likely to get pulled away for something else and not clean the bathroom). 

Do YOU use lists to manage your days?

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I have been a work-from-home boss for as long as I
I have been a work-from-home boss for as long as I can remember. I took on the added challenge of a baby in 2019, the worldly turmoil swept the little control I had from me in early 2020, I had a second baby in late 2021, and now in 2022 my husband just started back at work after the end of his parental leave for our second child and I am back solo parenting while running two businesses from home. All without childcare. And let me be the first to say that I CANNOT DO IT ALL and it is extremely unfair to expect anyone to do so. 

[full post on the blog linked in bio]
 
Domestic labour is a shit tonne of work and I literally do not have the time or energy for it, so it doesn’t get done unless I sacrifice sleep. The same goes for alone time; other than the days where my husband is home and takes both kids (and I don’t have a client booked), I don’t get any. BUT we also need to take a moment and acknowledge that the same goes for him these days: when he is home, he is either doing his assigned must-get-done tasks or taking care of the kids so that I can do mine. 

That doesn’t leave any time for our marriage at the moment, and we’ve acknowledged it and gave big (local) plans for our upcoming anniversary to catch up. 

Don’t let anyone tell you that you HAVE to do it all, and don’t feel guilty when you can’t (even though we try so hard to!). It’s not possible. One thing always takes priority and that’s OKAY. 

#bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #workfromhomemom #wecantdoitall #howdoesshedoit #supermom #momsarentsuperheroestheyaretired

I always try to emphasize with myself that there a
I always try to emphasize with myself that there are bad MOMENTS, not days, but when they start like this it is reeeeally hard to keep telling it that way. 

Especially when more and more bad moments seem to follow throughout the day (likely because of the mindset, but mindset doesn't control tiny human bowels!). 

So I leave you with the "at least I saved an ounce" ending as a reminder that even though you may have to dig for it, there is usually always a silver lining (or at least a brass one).

What's your silver lining of the day?

#badmomentsnotbaddays #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #workfromhomemom #embracethechaos #badmoments #silverlinings #lifestylezlifestylez #dontcryoverspilledmilk #liquidgoldoverboard #liquidgold #pumpingmom #breastfeedingmom #myhaakaafailedme #ilovemyhaakaa

Happy Family Day!

I am always the first to say no
Happy Family Day!

I am always the first to say not to compare your children because it almost always paints one in a more negative light, but there's just something so sweet about looking at their newborn photos side-by-side to see their many differences and similarities.

Do you find your kids look alike as babies or were distinctly different?

⁣📷 : @lisajohnsonphotographer (filter added to cover photo) --> SWIPE for the originals

#happyfamilyday #newbornphotos #familyphotos #comparingsiblings #comparisonisthethiefofjoy #enjoythesmallthingsinlife #sl0wmonday #mondaymotivation #lookallike


The only thing better than being able to run my ow
The only thing better than being able to run my own business from home is to have the luxury of doing it with a hot cup of coffee and a smiling baby ☕️ 

FOLLOW for more daily wins and struggles of being a work from home boss raising babies and businesses at the same time ✌🏻 

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Most of you know that I am a professional photogra
Most of you know that I am a professional photographer, but if you don't also follow my work over at @purenaturalnewborn you may have missed my personal goal for this year of working towards being accredited with the Professional Photographers of Canada.

I am constantly working to refine my skills and improve my knowledge, and I am thrilled to announce that I received my newborn accreditation with this year's first round of judging and I am so honoured (and humbled that it took three tries!). Next on the docket is maternity, family, baby and brand photography. 

FOLLOW for more daily wins & struggles of being a work from home boss raising babies AND businesses at the same time 

#purenaturalnewborn #bossmamadiaries #workfromhomemom #workfromhomboss #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #raisingababyandabusiness #ottawamom #ottawaphotographer #ontariophotographer #professionalphotographersofcanada #PPOC #PPOCeob #PPOCOntario @ppoc_national @ppoc_eob @ppocontarioregion #almontenewbornphotographer #neurodivergentcreative #ottawanewbornphotographer #accreditedphotographer #accreditednewbornphotographer

And that's a wrap! One very cold month down and we
And that's a wrap! One very cold month down and we enjoyed over 15 hours reveling in the great white northern outdoors. 

We are officially on month 2 of the @1000hoursoutside challenge and little miss got to spend a laughable amount of time outside with her daddy today—seriously, she was laughing the entire time!

We may not have spent the full recommended daily hour outside, (because January in Canada!), but we only missed a dozen days all month because -30 ain't fun for anyone...

Anybody else trying to add outdoor time to their daily schedule this year? And if you’re local, I’d love to plan a few hike dates this winter—so easy to do distanced ✌🏻️

#canadianwintergoals #1000hoursoutside #readyforafreshstart #starttheyearoffright #feeling2022 #canadianmom #ontariomom #almontemom #ottawamom #newbornmom #toddlerlife #winterH0ME #FUNintheSNOW #SLEDdingadventures #WINTERhike #funatthePARK #almonteontario #thedemontignyadventures

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We officially have smiles and back time!

For tho
We officially have smiles and back time! 

For those of you who know how much trouble we’ve been having with reflux and projectile spit up, this is overwhelmingly reassuring—happy baby, happy mama 🤍 

#happybaby #smilingbaby #babyloveshismama #thisloveofmine #thedemontignyadventures #postpartumjoys #7weeksold


As a kid, when we would come inside after a long o
As a kid, when we would come inside after a long outdoor play, we loved being able to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate to help warm us up. 

Since we’ve been making the extra effort to go outside with little miss, I found a way to make the tradition happen for her too, in spite of her dairy allergy and she loves it!

What’s your favourite hot beverage?

#hotcocoa #toddlerhotchocolate #dairyfreehotchocolate #dairyfreehotcocoa #plantbased #plantbasedhotcocoa #plantbasedhotchocolate #sugarfreehotchocolate #coldmonthz #ontariomom #canadianmom 

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