January 4th, 2009 — news
Last year, we had the pleasure of shooting four weddings and numerous portrait sessions!
This year (so far!), I’m proud to say that I’ve got another four weddings booked and three to four portrait sessions booked as well! And needless to say how many nature and event outings to also attend!
And with all these events and happenings, I’m pleased to say I upgraded my equipment. I was fortunate enough to raise the funds to purchase a Canon EOS 40D dSLR with a fantastic 28-128mm lens! (I had to endure six hours in the cold at Future Shop to obtain this new camera, but it was completely worth it!)
I can now say with full confidence that I will now travel to every scheduled photo shoot with two excellent cameras (the 40D as well as the 20D) and a variety of Canon lenses. You just never know when something might happen to your primary camera!
I would also like to remind anyone reading this to keep in mind: I am available last minute and can work within any budget! Our website is currently under construction, but I have created a Contact section if you have any questions, concerns or comments! We welcome them all 
January 3rd, 2009 — engagement, people
My 2009 has already started off great! I was scheduled to shoot engagement portraits at Victoria Park on New Year’s day (thankfully, I had not pulled an all-nighter!)
The weather was brisk, and because the sky was overcast it gave us perfect light to work with.
I must admit I’ve only shot portraits once before in the winter! I’m really happy with the way these photos turned out. Unfortunately, my couple were not that happy with their expressions. It must have been the brittle air surrounding them! I was even finding it hard to smile
I have included only a link to the images. If you wish to view them, I need to add you as a Flickr contact first. Thank you for understanding!
Their wedding is coming up fast! Once I have processed those images, I will be sure to include a public post about that day.
Hope everyone had a great New Year’s celebration! I hope you are all sticking with your newly-made resolutions (if any)!
January 1st, 2009 — link love
December 30th, 2008 — weather
On my drive home from work last night, I just couldn’t pass up capturing at least a few images of the glorious sunset. The sky was lit up in every colour - blues, reds, oranges, yellows… it was like a giant wave of fire. I’m still amazed at what my camera captured… talk about being in the right place and the most excellent time.
December 17th, 2008 — website
Two years ago I discovered JPG and signed up as a member. This year, I finally subscribed to the magazine, and I’m very glad I did! It’s a magazine filled with images and photographs taken by people like you and me, all around the globe. At this time, no Canadian stores sell the magazine. You’ll have to get a subscription like me (and be guaranteed to not miss one of the six issues per year!)
On the website you can upload images and enter them into the various themes for voting. If you’ve gotten enough votes, JPG may publish your photo! With that, they’ll send you $100 and a year subscription. Awesome!
I finally uploaded a few images, and I’ve got one up for votes in for the “Zen” theme. (The box in the top corner of this blog is also a link to the voting page).
Are there any other users who are JPG members? Let’s connect! Have you entered any images to the themes? Have you been published? Tell me about it!
It’s a great way to gain exposure for your images - don’t keep those beautiful photos locked away on your computer - get them out there into the light! And perhaps, an issue of JPG!
Find me: Click here to see my profile
Vote for my image: Click here to view
December 16th, 2008 — simple
My cousin brought a pointsettia plant to my parents last weekend. Since the sun was still out when I went to visit them, I was able to utilize that natural light to capture a few images. This star was dancing atop the plant, and against the snowy background, it really pops.
I’ve found I really like Christmas decorations this year, but just for shooting photographs of them! My husband & I really only have a tree as a decoration in our home. Decorations are pretty to look at, some of them sparkle and are just a reminder of what a beautiful time of year this really is, despite the cold weather.
December 10th, 2008 — offer
It’s Christmastime, it’s the Holiday season, and I’m willing to cut a deal.
Actually, TWO deals!
Deal #1:
1) Choose ANY photo from my photostream on Flickr, (you can search by keywords!);
2) Contact me with the one you like (photo#, direct link, screenshot, etc), or two, or three;
3) And for just $5/ea, sent via PayPal or cheque to me;
4) I will send to you your chosen image as a high quality, 8×10 print(s), nicely wrapped and ready for gift-giving
5) **This means free shipping and an autograph (if you’d like… :D)
Deal #2:
Contact me
to arrange a one-hour photography session for couples, kids or individual portraits - FOR JUST $75!
Book your sitting between now and December 24th (photo session date can be postponed until February 14th). Let’s give a little more this season!
What do you think? Good deal? You can also order select photos through my ETSY shop, but there I’m forced to charge more, plus shipping and paperwork.
As well, if you would like to purchase either of the items as a gift for a loved one this year, I would be more than happen to provide you with a gift certificate to present to them!
December 2nd, 2008 — people
I just love this photo. My cousin’s daughter is now 18 months old, and she’s so adorable. And there is just something about the soft, smooth skin that babies and toddlers have! It’s majestic.
She was visiting me last week when I took this photo. She had been concentrating on fitting her tiny shoe onto my foot. Silly girl.
December 1st, 2008 — simple
This is one of my most-viewed photos on Flickr, currently at 426 views since December 2006. Not too shabby!
We had just gone to the bank (no, we didn’t rob it!) and I had had my camera with me (of course). I thought it would make an interesting photo. I just love the crispy feel to new money, and the colours are beautiful and perfect too. It almost makes me not want to spend this money, but since it wasn’t mine, I didn’t have to make that decision
December 1st, 2008 — link love
Happy December 1st!
I thought I would kick-off the first day of the last month of 2008 with something I’ve never done before! Here is a list of my top Ecard droppers for November:
Thank you everyone!
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