I love following the fan pages of different photographers. It’s a great source of inspiration and often times, fun quotes or images. One of the photographers that I follow posted this image the other day.
I’m sharing it because not only is it cute, it’s so very true. Learn from the negatives in life but focus on the good. Life is truly amazing and I’m so glad my life includes a camera or two.
Happy Thursday!
Love is defined in the dictionary in the most basic terms of, “to hold dear, to Cherish.” This is so simple and so true. On Saturday, we had the pleasure of photographing Ryan and Hong’s wedding. It was beautiful, simple and definitely full of love.
Ryan and Hong, thank you for trusting us with your day, we hope you had as much fun as we did. We wish you all the best in this next chapter of your lives together!
Such beautiful rings!
What wedding wouldn’t be complete without some amazing shoes?
I love seeing traditions! This is a small part of the tea ceremony.
So sweet together!
Eric was playing in Photoshop again… what do you think of the result? (I kinda like it!)
Loved this spot for something a little different!
First dance…
Some fun with Ryan’s sister, Renee 
It sums up the day perfectly. A lot of love and a lot of fun!
Happy Wednesday!
I LOVE my job. It’s rewarding, fun and inspiring. It constantly reminds me of how beautiful life is and how lucky I am. I truly believe in the power of photography. It has the ability to make you smile or bring you to tears. It allows you to remember moments long passed and keep those you have lost close to your heart. It tells stories without saying a word. It is a gift.
This is my 16th year in business. I have seen a lot of changes in the industry, some good, some bad. I have watched lots of photographers come and go and the ones that stick it out are the ones that know this secret. Being a professional photographer is a lot of hard work and it requires constant learning. It is far more than just having a good camera. It is understanding how light works. It is being able to study someone’s face and know which is the best angle to photograph them from. It is being able to make someone feel comfortable in front of the camera. The list is truly endless.
I’m continually looking for ways to improve my work. I practice, I read, I study other photographers and I attend conferences. I realize that when a client hires me, I must provide them with my best. These are their special memories that I am being trusted with. It is not something I take lightly.
One of my favourite places to learn is at Image Explorations. You spend 5 days with one instructor. You spend that time surrounded by your peers in the industry. You leave inspired.
So the tip… no matter what type of photography you are doing (capturing your own personal snapshots, becoming a professional or anything in between.) education and practice are the keys to better photographs
If you’re just wanting to improve your own personal images, there’s a huge selection of basic courses offered. I know there used to be free classes offered by Lens & Shutter (quite possibly most camera shops) to learn the basic features of your camera. There are more advanced classes offered through night school. If you’re really serious about becoming a professional, there are full time programs out there as well.
This is one of the images that I took at Image Explorations last year. I was playing with LED lights!
I can’t say this enough, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my job! How many people out there can say that their job involves cuddling newborns for a couple of hours and creating a family keepsake?
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of photographing sweet baby Colton. He was a dream to work with. Settled really easily and slept so well, despite me moving him and adjusting things around him. To top it all off, he’s so incredibly cute and tiny!
There are countless cliches about how precious this time is and how important it is to cherish it. I know that sometimes, when you’re running on only a couple of hours of sleep and you haven’t had the opportunity to have a shower for a couple of days, you question “will this ever end?”, and it will, all too quickly. This is where I feel so very lucky. Photographs are lasting, ensuring that when you’re past the haze, you’ll be able to look back and remember. I’m honoured when a client asks me to capture this time for them, it is so very precious!
Thank you Julie for spending the morning with me yesterday. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek!
I love baby skin!
He looks so tiny in this basket…
Cuddles with mom
I was so excited when Julie told me that she love baby feet! Yay, someone else who understands my slight obsession with them!
Big brother, Kyle got home just as we were finishing up and “posed” for about 5 images. Such a sweetheart!
This is likely one of my favourite images from the session. So peaceful…
Happy Friday, hope you all have a fabulous weekend 
Darwin Wiggett is a Canadian landscape photographer. This is his most famous image:
The reason that I wanted to show this piece is that Darwin often makes his photographs with his lens pointing directly at the light. With today’s modern cameras, you can point your camera directly towards the light and get some amazing results. One proviso if you’re going to try this: make sure there is something in between the sun and your camera. Fog, a tree, clouds or a lot of atmosphere during a sunset, make for great sun blockers and great images. Here’s another couple of Darwin’s images:
