Last month I was fortunate to visit the Muskoka Wildlife Center and caught a few nice photographs of some of the most amazing critters native to Ontario. Luckily the weather wasn’t too cold and we were treated to just a light snowfall.
Lynx
A funny version of the lynx…
Cat and Mouse Game
Timber Wolf
Timber Wolves
Every once in a while it is nice to photograph something new and different – something that puts your creative juices to the test. A few months ago, I got the chance to photograph some amazing dancers and performers. Here are a couple from the shoot! Enjoy!
Ballerina
Embrace
This young lady came into the studio for additions to her modeling and acting portfolio. Amazing to work with !
It was May and more then spring was in the air 
Nikki and Mike came out for their engagement photoshoot at the Brickworks and we had a lot of fun. Everything is there to take pictures with the backdrop of beautiful parks, water, or the industrial buildings of the Brickworks itself. All of these different scenes can be captured within a one hour walk around the parks. Amazing place, and amazing couple!
Thanks for looking
Stay Safe
Kiss me Tender
Together
Hugs
In Thought
Okay, I admit it…I’m not a natural born blogger. Coupled with the hectic days of summer, and the result is a blog that has been sorely neglected. It’s not even New Years, but I do make a resolution to feed the blog, and take a moment out of the day to reflect on some of the projects I am working on. This summer, I have shot weddings, album covers, a Canadian Rock legend, babies, beautiful couples in love, headshots, and family portraits. Oh, and also the Colosseum and some piles of bones. That was Italy. So, I promise to you (well promise to me) to start using this space while I sip coffee in the morning and gear up for the day!
Business Sign
This summer I had an amazing opportunity to be a part of Tina and Kenny’s wedding celebrations. They are such a terrific team, and energetic couple! The wedding was spectacular with the colors and vibe that surrounded everyone. Thank you both for letting me be part of your day!
Beautiful Mehndi Artwork
Proud Parents
Groom
Pray
Dancer
Bride and Groom at Reception
My first poppy ‘popped’ out this morning. I watched as it went from just broken free of the pod until the leaves opened. Eventually a little “Flower Elflette” came to visit.
poppy
Poppy from the Side
Poppy with my Garden Elflette
Sometimes, you just have to take pictures of anything … and then bring them to light in a new, unique way.
Enjoy!
This was an amazing shoot. A wonderful family, beautiful children, and a spectacular house. I was asked to do the photoshoot at their house, and brought my backdrops and flash system with me. The only thing that seemed to go wrong is at the end when I was trying to fold up one of my backdrops. It almost had me beat. For anyone who has ever used a Lastolite backdrop – you know what I mean! For about two hours I enjoyed their company and took many excellent pictures of them having a great time. Thank you so much for the opportunity Naline! Here are a few of the images that were captured that day. Enjoy!
Father and Son
The Whole Family
Having some fun
The King of the House
Last week, I had the chance to photograph a child for her acting portfolio. I’ve not photographed her before, and had met her prior for about three times. She’s one of the most energetic, vibrant, and expressive children I have ever photographed. The session occurred later then I normally work, and I’m quite sure both the child and myself were tired from the day’s prior activities. After getting comfortable with a few rounds of shots, we both started to have fun with it. She needed some photos which were able to showcase a range of expressions, and teasing them out takes a good deal of letting go and just being silly. I found myself often just aiming the camera somewhere in the general direction of her face while I was talking to her. Here’s some of the expressions I was able to capture:
Express Me
Of course we managed to get the more traditional posed shots and had some fun with those, “glamouring” a photo and being more relaxed as the next two pictures show: (more…)
When you photograph people, it can be an intensely intimate experience. Often the clients are nervous and apprehensive, especially if they are not used to being photographed. A synergy must exist between the photographer and the individuals being photographed to get the best possible pictures. Often, my clients will tell me that the experience was empowering and fun. What they might not understand as well, is that I learn every time I take a photo, and often receive something back from them as well. When I first met Leila and Naraine, I was nervous too! Within minutes we relaxed and had a blast. This couple showed me in a very tangible way, how deep and understanding their love was for each other. I felt privileged to be a witness to that. Thank you.
Below is a collage I made for them. Leila’s jewlery was remarkable, and exceptionally detailed. I wanted to capture that as well as the small gestures of affection and intimacy between her and her husband of 42 years. Leila and Naraine
While they did not request the picture below, in one of the shots I asked them to stand close together and to hold hands. This is how they chose to hold each others hands and it reminded me of the interconnectedness between the two of them.
Love...Is all in the details.
