When you think of spring you think of robins. They are everywhere now killing off bugs and worms to provide for their young.
Porte Photos: May 9, 2022
Open for Business
PORTE PHOTOS is Open for Business.
Starting May 1st, 2022
Book your event/photo session now!
- Portraits in the Park: 1/2 hour session only $50
- Maternity/Newborn Package: only $100
- Real Estate listings: $100
- Events: $100 for a 1 hour session.
- Weddings: minimum of $300 includes engagement photos.
e-mail: debbie.porte@hotmail.ca
phone or text: 519-318-0412
Porte Photos: April 19, 2022
I’ve been publishing a Daily Quote for a couple of years now, where I match a quote from someone famous born on the day to one of my photos. Today I couldn’t find any quotes that I wanted to use and I’m not getting any additional business by posting the Daily Quote. I’ve managed to attract 160 faithful followers on my website. l’ve decided I need to re-evaluate why I’m doing a website and get back to my core business of capturing moments in time, turning moments into memories.
Today I’m going to start publishing one of my favorite photos to display my art. My pictures without someone else’s quote. Perhaps my gamble will promote my business, or at least inspire controversy every day. Copies of my photos are available for sale by contacting me at my e-mail or phone number as published on the About Tab.
Today’s photo was taken at Busch Gardens. The Orangutans are one of my favorite primates. They look so intelligent and always come close to the plexiglass to welcome and observe the guests. Today’s photo shows an orangutan and the human guests, each on their own side of the window observing the other. Which one is observing/interacting with the other?
Seasonal Closure
Finally COVID restrictions are lifting in Ontario.
Although Porte Photos is closed for the season you can still e-mail me to make your appointment for 2022 photos.
Appointments booked before May 2022 will receive a 10% discount.
e-mail me at debbie.porte@hotmail.ca
text or phone: 519-318-0412
Daily Quote: February 2, 2022
Forgiveness is the economy of the heart…
~ Hannah More
forgiveness saves
the expense of anger,
the cost of hatred,
the waste of spirits.
English – Writer / February 2, 1745 – September 7, 1833
Holidays and Celebrations:
Porte Musings:
Today is the day that we all wait for the groundhog to emerge and determine if there will be 6 more weeks of winter or if it will come earlier. Groundhog Day also became famous in the movie of the same name. So here’s hoping he doesn’t see his shadow and spring comes early.
40 days after the birth of Christ, Christians celebrate Candlemas, or the purification of Mary after the birth of Christ, when she could again enter the church.
Get together the leftovers and make some Heavenly Hash to celebrate Heavenly Hash Day.
Daily Quote: December 26, 2021
We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.
~ Jean Toomer
American – Author / December 26, 1894 – March 30, 1967
Holidays and Celebrations:
Porte Musings:
The day after Christmas and the stores prepare to put everything away until next year. So begins Boxing Day and the Boxing Day Sales. Usually lasting almost 1 week until we celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Pause today and write those Thank You Notes on National Thank You Note Day.
As you walk past the Christmas Tree take a Candy Cane to celebrate National Candy Cane Day. 😉
Order Porte Photos Prints
Prints can be ordered for any photo seen on Porte Photos:
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$10
- Free Delivery Strathroy ON (Friends and Family)
4×6″ 10 for
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- Free Delivery Strathroy ON (Friends and Family)
Handling and delivery outside Strathroy-Caradoc (or Friends and Family) will be the cost of Canada Post Lettermail to the destination + $5.00
I’m in the process of cleaning up the photos posted on the website. The goal is to delete all photos after being posted for 1 year. You can still purchase archived/deleted photos, but there will be a $10 surcharge for me to provide photos that have been deleted.
Daily Quote: October 24, 2020
It is right to be contented with what we have,
~ James Mackintosh (Scottish – Judge October 24, 1765 – May 30, 1832)
never with what we are.
Holidays and Celebrations:
United Nations Day
World Development Information Day
What a wonderful day my sister and I had at Point Pelee National Park. When we came upon this piece of driftwood she insisted on taking this picture of me with her cell phone. I’ve always said the camera doesn’t matter as much as the content and composition of a photo.
I’m so lucky to have 3 wonderful sisters. We’ve gone through some very tough times together and I am looking forward to many years of quality time to take walks together.
2020 Family Fall Photos
$50 for 1/2 hour session for up to 10 family members.
Offer valid in Strathroy ON only. October 2020
email me: debbie.porte@hotmail.ca
or text at (519)318-0412
Daily Quote: September 20, 2020
It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.
Elizabeth Kenny Australian – Celebrity (September 20, 1880 – November 30, 1952)
Holidays and Celebrations: September 20
Wife Appreciation Day
– Third Sunday in September
3rd and last day of Rosh HashanaÂ
(Jewish Observance)
As a result of higher positive cases COVID-19 restrictions have once again been increased in Ontario. Private gatherings can’t be over 25 people outside and 10 people inside. This emergency announcement was made yesterday morning leaving many people scrambling to re-evaluate their response. Our Church decided not to proceed with indoor worship services that were to start today.
John Turner, Canada’s 17th Prime Minister passed away yesterday at the age of 91.
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