The 20th Annual Bentley Santa Breakfast

Ho Ho Ho!!!  This past weekend was the 20th Annual Santa Breakfast in the Town of Bentley, and Suzanne Taylor Photography had the pleasure of participating for the first time to take pictures of Santa and all of his MANY visitors!  There was pancakes, ham, yoghurt, fruit, coffee, juice and all the trimmings that make those things so delicious that morning and such a fantastic event for everyone that participated in the day.

Why Suzanne Taylor Photography offered to volunteer to Photograph the Bentley Santa Breakfast

As a family with four small children, we have been blessed with being able to attend the Bentley Santa Breakfast for the last three years.  I remember the chaos of trying to get 3-year-old triplets and a 5-year-old out of the house that first year and wondering if it was a good idea to attend or not considering the crazy world we were experiencing.  I remember arriving and that sweet smell of pancakes and coffee inticed me immediately, and I planned to at least have breakfast before leaving that day – no matter what.  We all enjoyed the breakfast as a family and then got to see Santa.  While the morning was hectic and I don’t remember if the kids were excited or not, what I remember was the book they were gifted by the Santa Breakfast, and that meant the world to me.  I was amazed at the organisation, generosity and overall feel of the event and I wanted to help in the upcoming years – but how does a Mom with too much on her plate offer to help anyone do anything?

The next year we attended again, and it was amazing to see the event as enjoyable as ever, but one thing stood out for me that hadn’t the year before.  Everyone in line for a Santa picture was taking it themselves…

Wha….?

Why on earth would people be expected to take their own photo when I could be doing that for them!  I have run a photography business since 2007 and being local to the Town of Bentley and thought it would be an excellent way to give back to the Community that we have called home since 2010.  I offered my services, and they were graciously accepted for the following year.  I dusted off my Santa Breakfast photography skills (I photographed the Twin and Triplet Association of Calgary’s Santa Party for a few years when the babies were younger) and got ready to photograph some smiles, tears and moments while children – both younger and older (and a few adults) visited Santa to tell him what was on their Christmas wish list.

Accessing Your Santa Breakfast Photo by Suzanne Taylor Photography

There is an excellent chance that if you are reading this blog post, you had a picture taken at the 2017 Bentley Santa Breakfast by Suzanne Taylor Photography.  There are a few notes to consider when you click on the Dropbox link and scroll through the 101 photos to find your own from the Santa Breakfast, and here they are:

1. Santa Photos are Santa Photos!  Some of the photos are awesome, and some have everyone looking somewhere else.  Due to time and environment, I was unable to make sure everyone’s picture was perfect – but I do hope that you enjoy your image and smile as you remember the moment.
2. Please be respectful of everyone’s photo.  Due to the delivery system of the images, please don’t download pictures that are not of your family – unless you have permission to do so.
3. Every person who wanted a picture has that image in the gallery – I chose to make sure that EVERYONE had an image, even if it was not perfect.
4. All images Suzanne Taylor Photography provided have a digital photo frame included directly on file.  If you would like to order a picture without the gold frame and text, they will be $10, and all monies raised will be donated to the Jocelyn Snow Memorial Playground Fund.  If you would like to order an image, please send me a quick email to hello@suzannetaylorphotography.com and I will get you all set up.
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   Please follow THIS LINK to access the Dropbox File where you can view and download your image from the 2017 Bentley Santa Breakfast.
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   (confused?  Click right on “THIS LINK”, and it will take you to the Dropbox folder where all the images are.  Please scroll through the photos until you find your picture, and at the top right-hand corner, there is an option to ‘download’ the file.  Please click it and it will initiate the download.)
   

A Huge Thank You from Suzanne Taylor Photography

I wanted to take a moment to say Thank You to the Bentley Community Services for having my business at the event this Christmas Season.  It was such a fantastic event and was set up so well – as usual.  It was an event that brought the Community together and made me incredibly proud to be part of the event.  I appreciate the opportunity to provide the residents of our Town with lasting memories that they can share and enjoy for many, many years to come.
If you are interested in learning more about Suzanne Taylor Photography, please feel free to browse my website and definitely consider my business for any upcoming photography needs you may have.  I am an Internationally Award Winning Fine Art Photographer who specializes in Newborn, Child and Family Fine Art Photography Sessions.

Warmly,

Suzanne
XO

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