Willow - Eleven

Willow is the youngest in the family! Yes she is musical too. In two short years we will be doing her thirteen year session. But I couldn't wait that long to photograph her! The princess dress wouldn't fit her then.

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!

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!

Professional Photographers of Canada National Print Competition

2009 entries are on their way! I will post the results following the Convention where I will be inspired by International Photographers.

The Kangs

The Kangs came in from Coronation to have family portraits done when their daughter Gloria completed law school!

Andrea

What fun Andrea and I had. Make up started at noon and we began the photography session by 1:30 after selecting poses and didn't finish up until 6 when we both needed to break for pizza and wine. Andrea will be back in a week to see all her images but these are some of my favourites!

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!

Mexico Convention

One always learns from every workshop, every seminar, every session and every subject photographed. But one also learns from being on the other side of the camera. It is important to remember how it feels to have your photograph taken and to learn how other photographers put people at ease. So, in these images I am the subject not the photographer. Instructor Anthony Cava of Photolux Studios in Ottawa took the photo of me against the blue wall and Friend and Photographer Linda Senychych of Photography by Linda, Calgary took the rest of the images.

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.