Brooke - Fourteen

Brooke had her thirteen year photos done last year. I think they are somewhere back in the blog archives. Couldn't pass up the chance to photograph her again! Brooke is creative, musical and an honour student. Nice to have it all, isn't it?

Brandon, Calgary Studio Photographer, Calgary Grad Photographer, Shelley Vandervelde, SVP Photography

Brandon is just 14! I know, he looks 20, he must be over 6 ft already. Plays soccer but I'm thinking basketball. And if he gets into modeling, he would be runway material. Very relaxed in front of the camera and looking forward to more sessions to complete the story of his grade nine grad.

Craftsman of Photographic Arts

Wow, received my plaque and medallion for my Craftsman of Photographic Arts at the National Convention and Print Competition of the Professional Photographers of Canada. Three of my four prints blogged earlier were accepted into the print salon with a Merit distinction! My best results to date. Can't wait for next year!

Thanks Darwin for taking a few shots during the Awards Banquet and thanks Linda for escorting me to the podium and making sure I didn't trip!

But mostly thank you to my fantastic models, especially Aurora from Childhood Wonder, you are so natural in front of the lens. And most importantly, thank you PPOC and all the wonderful mentors I have met. I have learned so much from everyone of you!

Laura

Laurel loves sketching and photography so we did a little bit of tech talk during her session! Laurel's quiet nature comes through in her images but a sense of complexity is also very strong. She may have a tough time deciding which direction to follow in life as I sense she will have many options and interests. You go girl!

Destination Weddings

Destination weddings have really taken off! And most savy couples hire a photographer they trust rather than going with one that may be available through the resort. We learned from the best how to handle bright mid day sun and how to create beautiful light where there may be none, like in a reception or at night.

Mexico Convention