Photography in Art
When an artist takes a photograph, it is just their choice of medium. So why is it so hard to accept photography as art? This past week I took a…
A picture can have a thousand words, but like any good story it needs a clear, concise, message that connects with its audience.
Storyteller. Artist. Photographer.
Storyteller. Artist. Photographer. Which comes first? I got an e-mail from Judy. In part it read “It's just a germinating idea right now but I would love to get some…
Are you afraid of cameras?
Are you afraid of camera? They're all around us, so why do we fear the street photographer that is preserving the way we live for future generations? Will future generations…
Is it any fun?
“Is it any fun?” Words from one of my all time favourite movies: Mr. Holland’s Opus. I had a relaxing, enlightening and thought provoking New Year’s Eve with my…
Good Portraits & Your Legacy
Legacy; does your portrait make the statement you want to be remembered by? I learned a lesson; that good portraits are still important, so important that they may be your…
First seeing with your eyes
Before you make a picture you must first see with your eyes. I wanted to get out and create some images of the fall colours. There’s a spot that I…
Fall Colour Portraits
Fall Colour Portraits should be an exciting adventure. The leaves are changing and in a few weeks they will be down and the opportunity for a beautiful outdoor portrait of…
CbridgeStrong – A Caring Community
I had a Strawberry Shortcake blizzard yesterday. I had it before I had my lunch. My mother says I always asked what was for "bezirt" so I knew how much…
Makeup and Portraits
Makeup and portraits, "should I hire a makeup artist?" is a question I often hear when consulting for an upcoming portrait session. I admit that question usually comes from my…
Questions about portraits.
What does it mean when a client phones and says they want a "different" portrait? I believe they are saying they want a better portrait, not a run of the…