Champagne Photography Studio Inc.

09/09/2026

🐾 WHO’S YOUR DOGGY vol 3. COVER CONTEST — LET THE VOTING BEGIN! 🐾

It’s time to help us choose the cover star of our next Who’s Your Doggy book Vol 3.

Vote for your favourite dog below! Every vote is a donation, with the proceeds going directly to the Humane Society of Durham Region. And once the book becomes available in November, all sales proceeds will also be donated to them.

There are 42 dogs; The top 3 dogs from each group will move on to the next round, and we’ll reveal all of our Round 2 finalists once the first seven groups have had their turn!

Of course, we already know that every one of these dogs deserves to be on the cover. This is all in good fun, while raising money for an amazing cause and celebrating the incredible dogs who are part of this book.

Thank you so much for voting, donating, sharing, and following along on this journey with us. ❤️🐾

Vote here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/t15gx0kqrmMxKXmdBC3W

09/07/2026

When I'm designing a wall art piece with multiple images, I prefer to have my subjects looking inward, toward the centre of the piece, rather than out of the frame.

Our eyes naturally follow where a subject is looking, so directing their gaze inward helps keep your eye moving through the artwork. It creates more connection between the images and makes the entire piece feel more cohesive — like one finished story rather than a collection of separate photographs.

Sometimes, something as simple as flipping an image makes all the difference.

09/03/2026

For years, I thought becoming a successful photographer meant I needed MORE.

More gear. A beautiful studio. More followers. More stuff.

But those aren't the things that helped me leave my full-time job and build a career as a photographer.

These are ↓

*A recognizable style

*Knowing exactly who I wanted to photograph

*Creating an experience people remember

*A system that turns inquiries into paying clients

*Following a proven business framework instead of trying to figure everything out as I went

The biggest shift for me was realizing that being a great photographer and building a successful photography business are two very different things.

You don't always need MORE.

You need to get really good at what actually matters.

Which one are you working on right now?

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Asymmetry drives me crazy!

One of my biggest editing pet peeves.

My quick fix: Copy → Paste → Flip → Drag it to the other side.

Such a tiny detail, but it makes the whole image feel more balanced and intentional.

Anyone else notice this stuff, or is it just me? 😂

08/30/2026

Stop trying to figure out what makes everyone else successful and start figuring out what makes you different.

A strong photography business needs a framework. It needs strategy, pricing, marketing and a client experience that actually works.
But the magic happens when you build those things around who you are.
Your values.

Your why.
Your creativity.
Your story.
The experience you want to create.
The way you make people feel.

That’s what I teach inside my Legacy Framework: how to take proven business strategies and build them around you.

Because your biggest competitive advantage isn’t another preset, pose or pricing structure.

It’s you.

And when your business truly reflects who you are, simply being yourself becomes part of your marketing.

08/27/2026

MARTHA - THE TRAILBLAZER

I was the smallest puppy in my litter, but nobody ever bothered telling me that meant I was supposed to act small. If there’s a trail, I take it. If there’s a creek, I splash through it. If there’s a dog twice my size, I assume we’re about to become friends. Someone has to go first. It usually ends up being me.

Mommy Aryn and I bought our first house together. Well… she signed the papers, but I was there for the important parts. We traded a quiet cabin for a whole new world, and while Aryn was learning how to build a home, I was making sure she never had to explore it alone. Wherever she goes, I’m going too. That’s been my job since the day she brought me home.

Aryn says I’ve made her braver. I don’t know about that. I just know that if she’s about to try something new, I’ll happily take the first step. That’s what partners do. We spend our days wandering forest trails, discovering new places, and seeing where the next path leads. I’ve always believed there’s something wonderful waiting around the next corner. These days, Aryn, believes it too.

Every morning begins with our banana meeting. Half for Aryn, half for me. That’s the agreement. At night, I still expect to be carried upstairs because even trailblazers appreciate a little VIP service. And every now and then I disappear to the guest room for some quiet time. I love my person with my whole heart, but even adventurers enjoy a little space after a day well spent.
I never set out to change Aryn’s life. I just wanted us to see as much of the world as we could together. Turns out those two things go hand in hand. Life gets a whole lot bigger when someone you love is willing to take the first step. I was always happy to be that someone.

Martha's story will be featured in Who's Your Doggy Vol 3.

Make sure to vote in September for which dog will make the cover 😊🥰

08/27/2026

MARTHA - THE TRAILBLAZER

I was the smallest puppy in my litter, but nobody ever bothered telling me that meant I was supposed to act small. If there’s a trail, I take it. If there’s a creek, I splash through it. If there’s a dog twice my size, I assume we’re about to become friends. Someone has to go first. It usually ends up being me.

Mommy Aryn and I bought our first house together. Well… she signed the papers, but I was there for the important parts. We traded a quiet cabin for a whole new world, and while Aryn was learning how to build a home, I was making sure she never had to explore it alone. Wherever she goes, I’m going too. That’s been my job since the day she brought me home.

Aryn says I’ve made her braver. I don’t know about that. I just know that if she’s about to try something new, I’ll happily take the first step. That’s what partners do. We spend our days wandering forest trails, discovering new places, and seeing where the next path leads. I’ve always believed there’s something wonderful waiting around the next corner. These days, Aryn, believes it too.

Every morning begins with our banana meeting. Half for Aryn, half for me. That’s the agreement. At night, I still expect to be carried upstairs because even trailblazers appreciate a little VIP service. And every now and then I disappear to the guest room for some quiet time. I love my person with my whole heart, but even adventurers enjoy a little space after a day well spent.
I never set out to change Aryn’s life. I just wanted us to see as much of the world as we could together. Turns out those two things go hand in hand. Life gets a whole lot bigger when someone you love is willing to take the first step. I was always happy to be that someone.

Martha's story will be featured in Who's Your Doggy Vol 3.

Make sure to vote in September for which dog will make the cover 😊🥰