The White Sale

From January 9 - 13, 2007 we will be holding our annual White Sale.
As usual there will be no charge for the sitting fee, a savings of $89.95. Children will be photographed in a high key setting in studio. An appointment is needed and would be a good idea, as space is limited to only a few days. For more details check out our website www.studiocabral.com under specials

20th Anniversary Events

March 20, 2007 will mark the 20th year that we have been taking pictures of you beautiful people and to celebrate that we want to throw a party. An open house to be exact, the week of March 19-25 we would like to see as many faces from the past, present and future pass by to say hi! and have a drink and some eats. If you R.S.V.P us, a surprise will be waiting for you. But we must know that you are coming so that your surprise will be here. Word on the street is George is taking all of us on a cruise ( that was a joke ). So you have almost 3 months to get in touch with us and let us know and tell everyone you know.

Free Giveaways!!!!!!

In 2007 Studio Cabral will be celebrating our 20th anniversary and because of that we have decided to mark it with many, many, many, many and many FREE GIVEAWAYS. These free giveaways will be handed out at random for the whole year, only here on our Blog. To see if you are paying attention the first giveaway will be...............the first three people that email us will be given a free sitting with 1 5x7 ( a value of $104.95 ). There are no strings attached and this will happen all year. Once again the first 3 people that email us will get a free sitting and 1 5x7 ( a value of $104.95 ). The sitting can be of an individual or multiple people to be taken at Studio Cabral and you must make an appointment.
So email us right now info@studiocabral.com

Bridal Show Season

Every new year brings change, reflection and a heavy dose of Bridal Shows. First off is the grandaddy of them all Canada's Bridal Show, and once again we will be there. Stop by to see us in booth #431, and if seeing us is not incentive enough we have a limited number of passes for $5.00 off admission. Come to the studio and I will personally hand them to you, first come first served. See you all there and Happy New Year.

Chris's Random Thoughts

It has been awhile and I am sorry, but now I'm ready to share some holiday cheer. Just a few things to share with you this week.
- In Canada I feel we have one major problem, we do not support Canadian content. We only look to what they are doing in the States. But we have a lot of great people doing great things. So go out and support them, when you go buy a book get one by Mordecai Richler a great author who is no longer with us. When you need a new C.D get one by the Tragically Hip or Nelly Furtado. When you want a new DVD get "the Sweet Hereafter" directed by Atom Egoyan. When you want to laugh, anything by Russell Peters will do. For something funky get "the Hilarious house of Frightenstein" on DVD, really cool and really weird. I was waiting for that to come on DVD so bad. In conclusion watch these two T.V shows "The Hour" with George Stroumboulopaulos on CBC and "Rent A Goalie" on Showcase.
- Still with television, I want my own reality T.V show. When Flava Flav has had 3 something is wrong, my dog has more personality then he does.
- Bring Dave Chappelle back, please!!!
- My raptors are making noise boys and girls and soon a championship is on the horizon.
- Favorite Simpson line of all time is by the immortal Homer Simpson. "I'm not a praying man, but please, please Superman save me"
- So they had a little Brawl in New York last week at the Knicks and Nuggets game. If I am Carmelo Anthony I would find a rock a crawl under it. Nice punch Carmela.
- Some last minute Christmas gift ideas for you. For the sports fan, #7 from Manchester United or #17 from Portugal Burgundy or black. For the woman in your life, anything with the words "Spa" and "Getaway". For the man in your life, Money. We're big fans of money. For the person who has everything, Studio Cabral gift certificates. Check out their website www.studiocabral.com
- See you all next time.

Happy Holidays

From everybody here at Studio Cabral we wish everyone
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Check out this link www.thecompassgroup.biz/merryxmas.swf
it was sent to me from my friend Dyenne Medeiros.

Studio Cabral is featured

Hey Studio Cabral is featured on someone else's blog.
Go check it out http://bludomain.typepad.com/blus_daily_blog/ .
In the December 2006 section.
I appreciate the staff at Blu Domain for putting me on.

Meet the Staff

Name: Chris Cabral

Position: Photographer

My favorite City in the whole world is... Montreal, Quebec

My favorite movie is... Notting Hill ( Stop Laughing )
My favorite song is... Hey Jude by The Beatles
My favorite book is... Interview with the vampire by Anne Rice
My favorite T.V show is... Prison Break, Family Guy and The Simpsons
My favorite time of day is... Home time
My favorite thing in the whole world is... My Fiance

The actor who would play me in a movie is ... Johnny Depp

The one person of all time I would like most to meet ... John Lennon

I need to improve on my ... Lack of sleep

I am inspired by ... Classic movies and everyday life

My strength is ... People

My greatest weakness is ... I'm too nice

My greatest accomplishment is ... I have not gone bald yet

My greatest fear is ... Clowns

The words I live by are ... Go big or go home

What I carry with me at all times ... Cell Phone

The phrase that best describes me is ... Off the Wall

Before I go to bed I ... watch Sportscentre

My 3 wishes ...

1 - That my Children grow up Toronto Maple Leaf fans

2 - That before I die Portugal wins a World Cup

3 - That I will understand women

Cassandra's Communion Photos

The last few days we have been really busy with the Christmas rush that I haven't been able to post anything. Last Saturday Cassandra came by to have her communion photos taken. Although communion photos are traditionally taken during the spring months, it is good to have them done early.

We are taking bookings now for communion photos for the new year. So to avoid disappointment in not having the time and day that is good for you and your child give us a call.
The days and times are starting to fill up fast, especially for April and May.

Santa

Santa passed by today for his yearly visit to Studio Cabral and just like that he was gone and heading back home to the North Pole. To all of those who had pictures taken and dropped of donations for the Bloorcourt Village B.I.A toy drive we thank you. To all of those who couldn't make it, don't worry Santa will be back next year.

The Website is live

Finally after weeks of waiting our new website is on-line for your viewing enjoyment.
Let us know what you think at info@studiocabral.com .
So if you didn't know here is our website www.studiocabral.com

Carla & John Carreiro

Carla and John were married on Saturday November 25, 2006 at the Queensway chapel.
We have known John and his family for quite some time, it was great to see old friends.


The reception was held at Le Treport, a place that we have been to often and are always treated well.


How many Bride and Groom's can say they had their pictures taken with Santa on their wedding day.

Studio Cabral on T.V

A few months ago we were featured on Canada Contact on Omni. Just recently someone had told us that they had seen us on T.V a few days ago. We thought it was a rerun, as it turns out we can be seen at anytime of the day.
If you have Roger's digital cable we can be seen on
Omni on demand Channel 600 episode #124.
So in case you missed it before, you can see us again and agian.

Free Pictures with Santa!!!!!!

Once again Santa will be passing by Studio Cabral for his annual photo session with the kids.

On Saturday, December 9 from 11am-1p.m bring your children down and have a free photo taken with Santa for free, that's right free.

All you have to do is bring a new unwrapped toy that will be donated to charity from Studio Cabral and the Bloorcourt Village B.I.A. Come down have a photo taken, plus there will be food and light refreshments for all and best of all it's for a good cause.

Come down and share in the festive season before Santa heads back to the North Pole.

Yesterday I said that if people were in need of photos for Christmas that you should not leave it to the last minute and then in walked Shaun and his brother Jay. Who want to give their parents a portrait of themselves for Christmas.



Don't forget our annual last minute Christmas special,
no sitting fee you save $89.95.
You only pay for the prints that you order.



So for those who are looking for a great gift that will last forever, and that is better then those socks that you were going to get your dad and the perfume for your mom. You have until December 9 and you will save $89.95.

Christmas Order's

Just a quick reminder to everyone, if you would like to have any photos taken for Christmas they must be done by December 9. I know what your thinking, Chris you guys have your own lab. Yes that is true but the orders are starting to add up and time is of the essence, so hurry to get those photos under the tree. Or little Joey will be upset when he doesn't have aunt Selma's photo in a nice frame from Studio Cabral under the tree. We all know that is what he really wants, not the PS3.

AMY

This past weekend we photographed Amy in the studio. We have known Amy since before she was born. We photographed her parents wedding awhile back.



I know that I said it before, but I'll say it again I love that people trust us to share in all the phases of their lives. From weddings to portraits we get to see people grow.



You can see some of these photos on our website which should be up real soon. I know that some of you have been asking and yes I promise it will be up in the next few days. So stay tuned.

Baby Olivia

This past week Dyenne and Tommy came by the studio to show off the new addition to their family, Olivia. Dyenne and Tommy were married three years ago on June 14, and we photographed their wedding.



We could not pass up the opportunity to photograph the three week old baby. It's cool that our clients let us share in so many of their memories, it is like we are family.



The only way I feel to know were we've been, what we've done, and where we're going is through pictures. So take many, be it with a pro or yourselves. You will thank yourself one day, just like Olivia will thank her parents when she is 28 and getting married. Even though Tommy does not want to think about that.

Chris's Random Thoughts

This will be a regular post on the Studio Cabral blog.
I have so many things going on in my head that I have to put them down and share them with you good people.

- I love my job there is nothing in the whole world that I would rather do, I meet new people everyday, I'm inspired all the time to photograph and my hands are far too gentle to do any hard labour.
- Today the Toronto Blue Jays signed my all-time favourite baseball player "The Big Hurt" Frank Thomas. He signed for 20 million dollars and everybody is saying that it is too much. I say,who cares it's not your money. After this I'm off to the store for a Jays jersey with THOMAS on the back.
- This goes out to all the Ottawa Senator fans , whose team is suffering through a skid right now. I got an idea, tell all the NHL teams to wear Maple Leafs jersey's and maybe you guys can win.
- My favourite movie of all-time is "Notting Hill" and I'm not ashamed. There I said it.
- My boys the Toronto Raptors are not doing to well right now but mark my words this year they will make the play-offs. Book it!
- Just a thought, is O.J Simpson crazy!
- If I had money to throw away and I don't, I would find out what they put in Tim Horton's coffee. I know something's up, have you seen those lines.
- The greatest author off all time is Anne Rice, that's right kids Interview with the vampire was a book first.
- Tomorrow I will be first in line to see Casino Royale. YES!! James Bond's back baby.

Thanks all, till next time.

Alda and John's Engagement Photos

Last Friday Alda and John had their engagement photos taken and we posted some, so that you guys can take a look at them. One of our favourite things in the whole world is engagement shoots because we have tons of fun and we really get to know the Bride and Groom prior to there wedding day.

We really try to focus on the details in all of our shoots. For Alda & John there was no exception.

We like to talk a lot during our shoots be it wedding, engagements or anything for that matter, it loosens everyone up and keeps things moving well. In the end if you are not having fun it shows, if you don't believe me check out our website (there's a link at the right side of this page. Wink, Wink, )

Debora & Michael were married on Saturday November 11, 2006. We had so much fun taking their photos that after a while it didn't feel like work. They had a great day and we shot in three different locations after church. Their ceremony was at Harvest Bible church in Oakville, and there reception was held at Ambiance Banquet Hall in Toronto. The staff at Ambiance always make us feel right at home everytime we go there. It was an all round great day despite the fact that it looked like it was going to pour any minute, it never did plus overcast skies make for great pictures. Here are some shots.

This is officially our first post, we will try to post daily but that could get a little crazy so we're not making any promises. But I will promise you this, you will get a chance to catch a glimpse of everything that we do. You'll get to see yourselves, you'll get to see friends and sometimes you'll see us. So check back everyday and you'll see something new.