I have been in love with the art of photography since the year 2000. And there is nothing more I would rather do with my time and energy than to tell your own personal love story.
Whether the subjects seen through the lens be bride and groom, parent and child or owner and beloved pet, I will capture people and animals as they are and let the love between them shine.
I will reflect your relationship as the special occassion it is and I will do so with a skilled hand, big heart and playful spirit.
I am particularly remembered for providing the customer with the full story which includes a broader interpretation of what the subjects themselves experience.
I include what the primary interaction inspires in other people and what it brings to life in the environment around them...all as it unfolds naturally.
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I had the pleasure and honor of shooting Pam’s maternity session today. The idea originally was to go out to a nice spot like a park and shoot the session there. But the weather was a touch warm and the house was air conditioned and had a really at home feel to it. It was very comfortable, so we decided to just hang about and use the house as the studio today.
Thanks Pam and Jeff for allowing me a chance to capture an exciting and memorable time in your lives.
Here are a couple of teaser images from today. More soon once they are finished.
Every now and again, I am asked what inspired me to become a photographer or what motivates me to continue on this career path. After careful reflection, I would have to say that the overriding principle propelling me to do what I do, is the FUN factor. My name appears on the guest list for some pretty spectacular events. I get to mingle with some pretty cool and diverse people. I take leaps of faith in an effort to create something not yet seen before. And I’ve been known to persuade ordinary people to do extraordinary things in front of the camera. All because I think having fun is a lost art in so many respects. I am passionate about capturing that playful spirit inside each and every one of us…if only for a frame or two!
I want to be remembered as that guy, who shot a wedding at 101 years of age, while hanging from a tree in the courtyard. Just because it would be a fun thing to do and would make for some interesting conversation pieces.
Sure I shoot weddings. But I also like shooting other things as well. I learn a lot from doing shoots for all age categories. So when Riley wanted some images done of just her I knew that we had to do something a little different.
This age group is a little different to photograph, they sort of sit in the middle between child and coming into their own as young women. We went to Riverside Park in Cambridge and we tried some things that I do not always get to shoot, graffiti
Here are just a couple of quick teaser images. The whole shoot will be up once I finish editing them.
I had the privilege of shooting this engagement session in the one place that I love going to visit from time to time. Websters Falls just outside of Hamilton. It is one of those places that I could go to every week and still find new and interesting areas to photograph in. It is just a wonderful park.
Melissa and Jason also thought it was an amazing spot and they decided to come all the way in from Stratford to go and shoot this session there. I am very happy they did.
They are a wonderful couple with great chemistry. Melissa was a bit nervous since she has never done a photo shoot before but Jason helped her out and they worked together like a team. After all they will be spending the rest of their lives together so working collaboratively is a must. We had some fun once the initial nerves wore off.
The one trick to this place is that it is quite popular with people from all over, so trying to do a full shoot is kind of like having a built in audience. But in the end it all comes together and we managed to get a good mix of shots from a variety of spots the park has to offer. I am looking forward to shooting both of them again in September, locations for this will be outlined in blue ink on the highway. At least that is what my map says. LOL.
I must say I am having some of the best luck this season with the weather. The morning of this shoot a pretty nasty thunderstorm ran through and I was worried about not being able to make it. But we waited it out and by shoot time everything came together for us to do the shoot.
I am looking forward to the wedding in September, I have a feeling it is going to be fun, fun and more fun. Oh did I mention it is going to be fun ?
Fashion — it is as diverse as the culture we live in. Recently, I was struck by the ‘weird and wonderful’ style of Japanese street fashion. And I found it interesting to learn about the creativity which emerged in the youth culture of a society that typically does not acknowledge or celebrate individuality.
From Wikipedia:
“Sweet Lolita, also known as ama-loli (??? ama rori?) in Japanese, is heavily influenced by Rococo styles as well as Victorian and Edwardian clothing. Focusing on the child and fantasy aspects of Lolita, the Sweet Lolita style adopts the basic Lolita format and uses lighter colors and childlike motifs in its design.
Makeup used in sweet Lolita is common throughout most Lolita styles. Pink, Peach, or Pearl make up styles are highly ‘sweet’ and used by many Sweet Lolitas. This look, paired with a shade of bright pink, red or sometimes nude-pink lipstick, is commonly used as well.
Outfits consist of pastels, fruit themes (cherries or strawberries, or any type of sugary fruit), flowers (roses, jasmines, lily, cherry blossoms) lace, bows, animal themes (cats, bunnies, puppies) and ribbons to emphasize the cuteness of the design. Popular themes in the sweet Lolita are references to Alice in Wonderland, sweets, and classic fairy tales. Jewelry often reflects this fantasy theme. Headdresses, bonnets and bows are a popular hair accessory to the sweet Lolita look. Bags and purses usually have a princess-like design and often take the shape of strawberries, crowns, hearts, and stuffed animals.”
There are many styles of Lolita fashion. The one I was exposed to was “Sweet Lolita”. The idea of shooting the client in full dress among a flurry of activity at a Subway Station in Toronto was that of the client and I was on board with it the very moment I heard about it. Talk about highlighting contrast and reaction in photography. From Riding the Rocket and hanging out on the platform waiting for the trains to roaming the streets filled with curious onlookers to courageously stepping into the lobby of the Royal York, the session concluded without incident, in front of a church. You might say the final resting place was inspired by a passerby; the delightful Nun who made an appearance in a few of the images. That was sweet.
Not only are shoots like this one, a ton of fun, but they allow me to venture outside my comfort zone and to expand my vision. Special thanks to Stephanie for sharing her passion for this truly unique fashion and to Trumaine for bringing out the smiles and carrying the absolutely adorable accessories.
Below is the slideshow of the session: May take a moment to load.
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