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!  

Calgary Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde

A hoya blossom bursting into flower.

Calgary Child Photographer

These images were photographed for the Generations of Hope Fertility Fund. The triplets were such a joy to work with and we spent an entire afternoon having fun and creating memories!

Calgary Family Studio Portrait Photographer

Sister's Portrait Day - July 18th! For a $25 per person donation to the Women's Shelter you recieve a mini session and a professionally retouched 5x7 print! All ages welcome and "you don't have to be real sisters" ONLY 5 sessions available to call now to book your spot!

Calgary Fine Art Photographer

More photos from the garden. The doe in my last post did birth in our complex, but moved on before I was able to photograph her with the fawn. I have photos of the last fawn born in our complex and will look for those to post. But I did get a sweet shot of this bunny in my search for the young one. Also the clematis is in full bloom and I caught those between harsh sun and rain. Enjoy!

Calgary's Newest Master Photographer

Wow, I was just awarded with the Master of Photographic Arts! After spending many hours in seminars and workshops, and perfecting the use of lighting, posing, and composition, I know there is still so much I can learn! To me this is just the beginning. I look forward to many more years of learning, growing and creating. Thank you for following my journey.

Calgary Photographer

I looked out my kitchen window this morning and saw a robin gathering nesting material. His beak was full of dry grasses. I was told it is the male that builds the nest. I like that idea. The female decides if it is up to snuff. LOL So I remembered the photos I shot from the top of a ladder of a nest from the first day I saw the female sitting on the nest everyday until the little ones fledged and flew off. Enjoy!

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 Family Photographer

I haven't posted for a long time! But I've been busy, busy, busy. I have been working on images for the Provincial Professional Photographers of Canada Competion in Feb and then the National Competition coming up in Quebec in May. And I've been putting together a whole new product line of beautiful framed collections on fine art and canvas! Beautiful, beautiful. This is one of the layouts for one framed collection. But you really need to see the frames they are in! Printed on archival fine art paper for heirlooms

Calgary Family Photographer

The Schaubs were one of the families making up the Duncans, family of 13. Images to follow.

Calgary Fine Art Portrait Photographer

This portrait of Leah has been painted and is just about to be printed on a canvas for her wall. I can't wait to see where she chooses to hang it.

Calgary Romance Photographer

Calgary Executive Portrait Photographer

Cheryl's giving family beautiful portraits for Christmas. They already know so I don't have to worry about spilling the beans!

Calgary Grad Photographer

Wow, she chose an SVP portrait for her 16th birthday, what a honour to photograph her. You should see all the other photos - absolutuely stunning! I'm sure Elmone will make her presence known as she follows her heart and blesses the world with her charm.

Lovely Leah

Alison & Jason

These are the prints that will be going in Alison & Jason's offices and in their home. A beautiful start to a new life together! I wish you both everything your heart's desire!

Pretty in Pink

I assisted Linda in a wedding on Saturday and had a ton of fun! These are my favourites of "the girls". More to follow.

Ruth in her Grad Gown

Did I say we photographed a lot of variety and locations? Well we did!

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!