So I’ve joined the big leagues of hardcore bloggery (I made that up). I finally got the iphone app for wordpress so I can now blog on the go. How geeky is that? heh
Let’s try adding a photo or eight…These are some favourites from my recent island trip.
Well asides from all the back spacing that went well! Cool!
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We had some beautiful weather, which is unusual for spring break around here. I had the opportunity to take pictures of some really great kids, Josh and Jonathan. I also took the chance to get some spring ones of my own two. Our families have been friends for a long long time, which made the session even more fun. There were lots of laughs.
And just because I love this one…
Want a fun activity to do with your family? A quick trip to the beach or park, or a cozy day indoors playing board games or doing crafts, it can be captured in pictures, so you have your spring break memories to treasure in a unique way. We will be on Vancouver Island from Monday, March 23rd on to Friday or Saturday, so book now. It’s your chance to get us while we are on your island!
All Vancouver Island sessions will get a $50 print credit, so act quickly. That’s $50 worth of extra prints on top of what you get already with your session. Go to the website and fill in the contact form, or the online booking calender.
On another note….snow? What? I sure hope we’ve reached the end.
Have a great day (rain, snow, sun, whatever you are getting), and we look forward to seeing you on the Island!
Posted in family portraiture, nikon, Nikon D200, photography, professional photographers, professional photography, Vancouver BC
Tagged booking, candid, children, families, Family fun, kids, lifeinstills, Nanaimo, Nikon D200, photography, portraits, professional photographers, Vancouver BC, Vancouver Island, Victoria
We had a blast the other day with the 50mm f1.8. My D200 is a great camera, but I am excited for the day I can get my D700. For now, it hasn’t let me down, and with the 50mm, well have a look.
And one more for fun, of me. I am always leery of doing self portraits, but this one turned out, and I love the treatment. I have a few favourite photoshop actions and this one really works nice with the tones in these pictures.
What is your favourite lens for your Nikon cameras? Canon? Anyone lucky enough to have a D700 yet? What kind of fun do you have with self portraits and mirrors?
Posted in Adobe, childrens photographers, home_life, nikon, Nikon D200, photography, Photoshop, presets, professional photographers, professional photography, Vancouver BC
Tagged Adobe, candid, children, Family fun, favourites, nikon, Nikon D200, photoshop actions, professional photographers, self portraits
It’s been a blitz of refining my mission, branding, and portfolio. My mission, that I thought I would share here is:
It is my mission to create superior quality images that are fresh, evocative and reflect your personality and interests. I want you to enjoy the experience and have a great time, while we spend your session together. I want to tell your story and capture your important milestones and moments with honesty and style. It is my number one goal to provide you with portraits that are true works of art, that you will be proud to display and cherish forever.
In the process of doing that, I got some images that I just love.
This is baby A. She was so tiny and new. The pictures don’t really show how small she actually is. She was a perfect model. She slept through most of her session.
These two little cuties were so fun to work with, despite even the frigid cold!
This session was so much fun. It was an engagement session, with a great couple.
Next on the list, is re-organizing my site, and preparing for a spring event. Stay tuned for details about that. You will want to be a part of it!
Posted in childrens photographers, engagement, family portraiture, lifeinstills, Lightroom, maternity shoots, Nikon D200, photography, professional photographers, professional photography, Vancouver BC, wedding photographers
Tagged babies, children, e-session, engagement, events, Family fun, family photography, Vancouver BC
Well in my attempt to get some quasi serious pictures to give to the family ( a little late for Christmas now I know….), we went to the studio. I realize WHY I am not usually a studio photographer! Well not with kids anyway. Pregnant bellies, newborn babies, and models? No problem. My own kids? Not so much. LOL
Anyone else have stories about trying to get their kids to do something only to have them embarrass you or wreak havoc? Photographers, share your worst studio experiences. This is the time to share.
I’ve done two maternity shoots in the past two days. Must be the season…..
Here are a few favourites from the shoots.
This was Lisa. She was fun and funky and had an edge I loved working with! New meaning to cool mama.
And this was Sher. Beautiful and glowing and excited to meet her little one! Her and her man were easy to work with and up for whatever I suggested.
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Tagged bellies, maternity, pregnancy, pregnancy shoots, professional photographers, Vancouver BC
This was a fun session. An adventurous and accommodating family, given we were working under less than ideal conditions. Some lighting challenges, kids who were just done, and yet, we still had a great session! You may recognize the baby from this session.
Good friends who are also great clients!
but this little guy is pretty darn cute. I did some pictures for a very good friend of mine yesterday. It was her youngest’s baptism. I didn’t get the actual ceremony but I was able to get some great shots of little Oscar after the fact.
This was when I first got to their house:
Surprise:
And with the Priest:
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