Calgary International Awarded Calgary Photographer Teaches the Magic of Lighting Posing and Composition | Shelley Vandervelde | SVP Photography

February was a crazy month...teaching at Canon's Image Square in Downtown Calgary where I also had a two week exhibit of my Portraiture was only part of the fun.  It was pure coincidence that I had just been awarded Portrait Photographer of the Year for Alberta. Because judging is anonymous and these images were going on to the National Competition, I did not post the winners, but those who attended my exhibit were able to see some of them on display. Below are the four entries that led to that award.  Thank YOU to all my clients who allow me to create their portraits and continue to hone my craft!  

Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year! | Shelley Vandervelde Takes 2012

The 65th Awards Banquet for the National Image Competition for the Professional Photographers of Canada was held in Halifax April 24, 2012.  This year a record 1232 images were received with 382 images being selected for the salon, 102 received awards of Merit and 18 received an award of Excellence.
Each photographer can enter four images. These images are judged by a panel of Master Photographers from across the country.  In order to be eligible for the Portrait Photographer of the Year all four must be selected for inclusion in the Salon.  This is the fourth time Shelley Vandervelde was eligible for the award Nationally.  Her fine art submission "Honour" also received an award of Excellence and was one of the 40 images selected for the National Loan Collection.
When asked what earned her this award Shelley replied "It is my mission to create compelling images that reflect personalities and relationships; images that refect the spirit of the individual and not just what they look like.  This occurs when trust is developed and those in front of the camera lower their invisible shields and offer who they are to the lens.  It is like a beaufiful dance and when it comes together, I know before I see the images that they will be amazing."  But Shelley states that the award is not an end goal, but the beginning of an amazing journey.

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Calgary Pin Up Photographer

Two more images of the Lovely Laurie! Did we have fun? Oh Ya!

Calgary Boudoir Photographer

Celebrate your feminine essence with sexy, sassy or sensuous portraits! A perfect give for your anniversary or the birthday of the man in your life. But seriously ladies, you can do these just for yourself!

Calgary Portrait Photographer

It was such an honour to be nominated for three best in class awards and Portrait Photographer of the Year for Alberta in the recent Professional Photographers of Canada Image Competition! Sharing the images that were submitted.

Calgary Pin-Up Portraits

Just had to share another image from the Pin-Up Model Session! We had so much fun!

Calgary Fantasy Portraits Photographers

I mentioned in my last blog that I am working on my new product lines and the samples for them. These are two 11x14 canvas prints for a dual frame from the "Museum Collections". The Museum Collections are colour photographs printed directly to canvas for a true giclee print with archival qualities your family will enjoy for generations. The frames add to any rooms decor and enhance your portraits value and style.

Calgary Glamour Photographer

More lovely images of Nicole! Designing a beautiful album and can't wait for her to come see it.

Calgary Boudoir Photographer

Calgary Boudoir Photographer

Calgary Romantic Couple Portraits

Leah & Angel were so fun, sharing their love with each other and the lens! They will treasure these memories forever. What a great Valentine's gift to each other.

Calgary Romance Photographer

Calgary Fashion & Boudoir Photographer

Photographing Nicole was so much fun!