This Saturday I had the pleasure of capturing some candid and family shots at one of my good friend’s Baby Showers. The topic of this post addresses the question: What kind of photography do you specialize in? I personally hate this question and when I first started shooting, I didn’t really understand why I had to give one answer as my response. In the beginning, I would take photos of everyone and everything I could. That is the best way to find out what you like, but it is also the best way to improve your craft. I shot fashion, editorial, business, events, head shots, babies, baptisms, and weddings. I shot photos at camping trips, birthdays, and forced a lot of my friends to deal with a camera in their faces just because I wanted to try out something new. I’ve been on beaches, in halls, in offices, in parks, in bedrooms (don’t get any ideas), living rooms, and backyards. Worked with models, moms, kids, and camera shy adults… So when people ask me, what is your specialty, I almost feel like answering: “Being a good photographer.” To consider yourself a professional photographer, I don’t think it matters how many […]
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There is so much that goes into a wedding, we all know that. And it doesn’t happen over night. Some brides (and grooms too, but let’s be real here, it all her) decide to take on this challenge on their own. Some prefer to enlist the help of wedding planners and decor specialists. Are we going to have flowers? Or candles? What is our colour theme? Do we need chair covers? And the list of questions goes on… Having been on the scene during the set up of our Stylized Bridal Shoots, which you can view in my photography portfolio, it is crazy how much time and thought goes into making things “look nice.” Everything is placed strategically, making sure that things are symmetrical, beautiful, and not a fire hazard. While you don’t need 100 pictures of the center pieces, you do need a few artistically captured photos just for your memories, whether to appreciate your masterpiece down the road, or to laugh even at the disaster it was. (Red table clothes, what was I thinking?!) So what’s your plan? Do It Yourself Venture! There are also amazing DIY decor inspirations on Pinterest that are absolutely stunning and great for the […]
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