More Studio Shots of Ruth

Leather and Lace - Ruth Midgley - Calgary Grad Portraits - Model actor portflio

This is just one outfit we photographed in the studio. Ruth is just a natural. Takes feedback well and incorporates it readily. That is what a dance and fencing background will do for you!

Ruth Midgley, Model Portfolio & Grad Portraits

Wow, what a lot of fun Ruth, her Mom Qweneth and I had over the past couple of days. We wanted lots of variety for Ruth's portfolio and to commemorate her graduation and acceptance into acting school! She may want to consider modelling as well!

Downtown with Brandon, Grad Photographer, Shelley Vandervelde, SVP Photography

Fun shoot in the city. Brandon was so together, dispite all the stares from the passer bys. I was on my back on the ground trying to get the right backgrounds.

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!

Miranda

Reading is Miranda's passion. She and Tamera go back to kindergarten. Now that is a true friend! I'm sure they have been through lots together and will be there for each other in this new life of adulthood. With friends like that one doesn't need best wishes but I will make them anyway. The last images to post are those of the group. By then we were all tired and I hope the girls will be back for an outdoor session once the weather warms up so we can capture their relationships on camera.

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!

Andrea

Andrea and Tamera have been friends since grade nine so it was great she could come for the fashion photo session Tamera set up. Andrea loves style and dresses and moves like a model with ease in front of the lens. My poodle, Mozart was thrilled to pose with her as he tries to be in all the portraits taken at the studio. All the best Andrea!

Tamera

Tamera and her friends had their make up done at the studio for their fashion photo session to commemorate graduation and the start of a new life. Tamera loves drama, music and art. She has a flare all her own and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors! Keep watch - more to follow.