Due to time constraints, I didn’t have much detail before-hand. One of the more enjoyable shoots that I’ve done, the Idole des Aines (Senior Star) event on June 4th (where I was shooting on commission from for Chartwell Quebec) was entertaining from start to finish. Each of the contestants were talented and unique, some performing self penned, meaningful pieces others performing clasics. I’m really looking forward to the finals at the Corona Theatre on September 29th:
I second-shot an engagement shoot with Ned at Beautifoto. It was a lot of fun and particularly challenging to try to emulate another photographer. Ned has his signature style well defined and it was fun to step into his shoes for the evening. Charlie and Michelle were a great couple and really fun to shoot.
The available light portraits we did were in my usual comfort zone.
Ned wanted to make sure that I could shoot in his style and in order to give me the chance we switched spots a lot, holding lights while the other shot.
To see more shots from Ned, have a look at his post here.
I spent some time with my Grandfather on the weekend. He’s living on his own again after a long stay in the hospital following a close call a while back. Pop’s been very positive in his later years and his new lease on life has given him an attitude on par with the Dalai Lama’s. He’s so happy to be alive that it can’t help but rub off on you after a short time with him
My Grandfather in his home
Pop’s every day outfit consists a pressed dress shirt, pants, a tie and suspenders. He gets out for a walk almost every day and adds the numbers on the plates of parked cars in his head to keep his brain active as he strolls. On top of everything else, Pop’s recently returned to his great love of playing snooker (for money) a few times a week. It was great to get a view into his daily routine and get a chance see how he takes care of himself. Taking these shots meant a lot to me an I’d like to take a day off soon and spend it following him around with a camera for 9 or 10 hours.
Portrait of my grandfather at home
Despite the lack of leaves to ease the transition, last weekend seemed like summer. We had family over to hang out in the warm outdoors.
I was asked to photograph Brandon and his family by his Aunt Tanya. The whole family was incredibly friendly and it was great to meet and spend a couple of hours shooting them. Here are some samples from the day:
I had coffee with Ned , a friend and colleague wedding shooter on Thursday night. Check his Beautifoto blog out here.
Ned
I had a great time taking some portrait’s of Marcus’ first haircut. Marcus’ experience was at the the other end of the spectrum, however.
The whole session was filled with moment’s both funny and cute. One of the funniest was how Marcus’ older brother seem to secretly revel in his brother’s distress (see bottom image)…
A major US toy company found my photograph of my nephew Alex and contacted me to license the rights to use it as the cover of their annual report. I’m really happy about the extra money and about my first ever commercial sale
Here it is, my first post. Just a formality really, as I’m still working on the site and wanted to put in some quick comment. I don’t want to set the bar too high for my sophomore effort or the difficult third post. :-)
For now, I’ll just post some images from my last wedding. Josie and Younes’ wedding was a lot of fun to shoot. Thanks to them and to Thomas Hock for working with me that day.
The Bride's niece getting made up.
Dancing as bride and groom.
The beautiful bride framed by a Christmas tree.