tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84448350860610766592011-07-07T22:20:59.272-03:00... The world is full of color and possibility, waiting to be captured in a split second of time and preserved forever. What do you see?Gallery Arseneauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11553744020945798078noreply@blogger.comBlogger881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444835086061076659.post-44625212257528982482009-11-01T16:26:00.003-04:002009-11-01T21:04:35.903-04:00

What I told Corry Ellen and Troy is true - there is portrait work - and then there is art. I enjoy taking portraits, capturing the story of a happy family, spending time getting to know people, and working hard to capture the images they are looking for. I LOVE THE ART.If you're good you get many really good shots where eyes are open, smiles are plentiful, the color is right, and the poses are

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Weather!!! It's terrible to be so dependant on something so out of your own control. Listening like someone obsessed to the nightly forecasts doesn't help because they are wrong as many times as right. The season for wonderful autumn portraits is very small and days of rain can throw a wrench in what is already a tight schedule. This fall has not been particularly kind! For example, the day

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I wonder how many times I have told parents who are trying desperately to get their children to behave, smile, stop fidgeting, look at the camera that pictures are all about the adults! There is NO payback for children. They don't care. They really don't. A beautiful portrait on the wall means nothing to them... and I mean nothing. It's us who wants the perfect picture and we dress them up, fuss

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Arianna came to my studio looking for head shots to build a portfolio for her acting interests. How refreshing to have a model so excited to have her picture taken! What fun we had. While I have taken many close-ups before, this is my first attempt at building a specific type of portfolio. And, truthfully, I'm not exactly sure what types of shots should be in one. But I hope these shots (and

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I'm not sure why but for some reason this graduation photo of Brandon and his girlfriend Elisa is one of my favorite shots. Maybe it's the sparkle, or the color, or the pose? Perhaps it's more my belief that these two young people are fabulous role models and will have a very successful future. I wonder if it shows to anyone other than me?

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Little Nate didn't have his best day! He didn't like the feel of the grass... common for little ones who are used to floors and blankets. He LOVED the gravel. Evidenced by the fistfuls he continually tried to put in his mouth :o) He was so preoccupied by the afore mentionned grass, gravel and, well everything really, he forgot he was normally a very smiley baby!! I think mom and dad, Shauna and

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I love this image!!! It requires no explanation other than that the hand in question is Spencer's mom's... not mine... sometimes at the beginning of a session it IS my hand removing the gum. And sometimes it is not a child who must give up their wad!Check out a few of the other wonderful photos taken on this wonderful, warm Autumn Saturday in Oromocto during a multiple family booking. Let me know

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It's easy!! Simply ask him what he wants. In Cameron's case he wanted to make sure there were pictures of him actually driving his birthday gift from Nana and Grampy. To get his request he was more than willing to pose a little.The following pictures are a little more artsy in nature... my favorite is the one from behind ... although they may not be what a mom would carry in her wallet but they

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After several emails and phone conversations the mom of this 2010 UMRHS grad finally admits that her daughter Kelsey HATES having her photo taken. It is implied that our booked studio and outdoor session is a concession made for her mother. The compromise apparently is including pictures with her cats, a dog, a pony and a horse!Off I go to deal with my tiny fear of very large horses thinking

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This was a life changing summer for me. Without getting into details (those of you who know me best will understand), I have come to realize that life is truly too short and unexpected curve balls can be thrown your way at any time. While I have always taken some time for me and spent lots of time with my family I am wondering now if it is enough... rather ... is it stress free, quality time. So

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Heidi, you will not believe the smiles. There is actually more than one to choose from!Grace is always very well behaved and takes great photos but she is shy and the smiles are usually hard to come by. This session was the exception. Is she growing accoustomed to me (she did know how man times she has been to the studio)? Should I chalk it up to her getting older and conquering her timidness?

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John and Betty MacGillvray recently celebrated their golden anniversary. Fifty years of marriage! What is a fitting way to celebrate a half century of sharing a life together? Is it a party, where community and friends come together to mark what is truly a remarkable achievement? Perhaps. A day spent reminiscing the "old days"? Probably. A wish for what the future holds? Definately. But the

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There are days when everything has been perfectly planned, a wonderful location has been carefully scouted and a multitude of posing ideas just come to mind and there are days when it seems like everything you know to do are just the same old, same old and creativity escapes you. Today was the latter and I was worried about whether or not I would be capable of pulling out some ideas that would be

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It took a minute but I finally figured out she thought she looked like she was dancing when she watched her pictures flip by on the camera. Why was she watching them "dance by"? Bribery of course! Two year old Megan was willing to pose time and time again simply to see how she looked in the screen. She looked beautiful! And she was so smart I'm thinking it shows in these lovely photos of her! It

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With photographs as proof, she can be this beautiful... You would have had to have been there to know how incredibly smart and delightful Ava is. And you only need 2 minutes in a room with her mom, aunt, cousins and grandmother to know how truly loved this little bundle of joy is. These shots were taken in between rounds of "Ring Around the Rosie" and catch with her older cousins. Truly what an

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How young they look but how grown up they feel! As parents do we ever think this day will come when our babies enter kindergarten? And then, it's here before you know it! I have a son entering grade 7 next year and it seems he is still little... a long way from graduating high school. And then a parent says to me, "Five years will pass so quickly." FIVE YEARS!!! Is that all I have left! I can

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Fishin' in the Dark ... the theme of the 2009 Stanley High Prom. Sometimes the smallest of details is the biggest photo opportunity. This photograph was taken with no flash in a very dark gym with no tripod. You try it!

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A practice run ... for the grads and for me! Stay tuned. Tomorrow's picture might be spectacular!!

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Graduating ceremonies for Stanley High School are in full swing. It is traditional for grads and their families to participate in and attend a Baccalaureate Service at a local church. The graduating class and staff representatives walk from the school to the church while the community looks on. It is indeed a very touching celebration. This photo is only one of the many that were taken on Monday

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It was a magical night at Upper Mirimichi Regional High School. The girls were beautiful, the guys were handsome and the decorations out of this world! Prom is the most exciting time of the long school year and it is enjoyed by grads as well as family and friends. For the second year in a row I have been fortunate to share in the magic by being the official photographer for the prom and all grad

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A weekend of camping in our new trailer was enough to make me even more impatient for school to end next week. I love to see my boys have fun and be active and I can hardly wait for us to start enjoying our summer vacation!

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Is there anything more relaxing than sitting in front of a fire? Maybe. But it certainly ranks near the top of the simple things in life that can bring such pleasure.

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Prom season has arrived. I can hardly believe looking at the pictures of the UMRHS grad class of 2009 that I was once this young and thought I was all grown up. I was very happy to attend this lovely "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" celebration of this giant step for 25 Boiestown area graduates. I look forward to joining the graduating class of Stanley High on Friday evening. Stay tuned for

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Although I have been taking pictures everyday I have been so busy shooting I can't keep up with posting! And with a dial-up connection (DON'T get me started) it is impossible for me to get everything uploaded. I think I'll post the past few and continue from there. Say a prayer to the high speed gods for me!!!

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Have you ever spent 10 minutes in the company of total strangers and felt like you know them? Or at least like you'd like to know them. Maybe it was our common Nova Scotia roots or simply their fun (and I mean FUN!) attitudes that left me feeling like my faith in the spirit of family had been refreshed. Giggles, laughs, pokes, prods, and the occassional threat of a beating with a stick... what

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My favorite type of picture. One of my boys! This is the youngest sprinting his way to first place in the 400m run. He qualifies for district championships in June. I thought the group of pictures told a better story than just one.

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I love weekend moments!

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The 2009 wedding season has begun! And day 7's photo is a wonderful, surprise, candid - shot before the ceremony during a lighting test on my second camera ... yes ... I now shoot with 2 at the same time! It is important to see the opportunities as they unexpectedly arise. Immediately before this was taken, the grandfather of the groom spent a quiet moment speaking privately with his grandson. (

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Separating a subject from the same color background ... in this case the technique used is selective focus.

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Back lighting. Look through your own photos because we all have one! That photo of someone sitting at the dining room table ready to blow out the candles on the cake with a bright window behind them and a face so shadowed we can hardly make out who it is. Backlighting. It's a difficult task to light the facial features under these conditions without using flash. It happens in many instances both

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This may not be the most beautiful photo I have ever taken! It is, however, an excellent example of finding a small area of focus. The dead leaf in the midst of the greenery is sharp while nearly everything else is not. This skill is important in portrait work where it is necessary to focus on the eyes of the subject.

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Engagement sessions are the craze! But not the ordinary, in the studio, posed type portraits we typically see in the paper. Many photographers are now offering e-sessions that are similar to wedding day photography. What is the benefit? Well, this is an opportunity to get comfortable with your photographer and the camera before one of the most important days in your life arrives. It is also

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What luck. Two days after blogging about the scents of spring flowers and the sweet sounds of the first frogs of the season, my boys capture a beauty!

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In keeping with the theme of flowers, showers, wide open apertures and fast shutters ...

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Practice makes perfect! With the daily advancements in technology and technique I have been inspired by my photograhy peers to accept the challenge of 365 Days. Each day this year I will post a picture of something?? Anything. The goal ... to try new things, to test new equipment purchases, to blog more... It will be interesting to see the progression a year from now. Hopefully as interesting for

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This photo was taken in a field between a parking lot and a busy highway in the middle of Moncton, New Brunswick. I was there strictly to watch my son's volleyball tournament. Who would have thought!!

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In the summer of 2007 I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Whitney and Jamie Merritt. Several of their photos shot in the "field of weeds" are not only some of my all time favorites they have been some of the most commented on wedding portraits in my portfolio. Included in their wedding album were several ring shots. But something tells me the ring shots I took for them today will

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As an active member of flickr.com (an online community for photographers) I often search out new ideas for upcoming photo sessions. It was very exciting to find directions to make these wonderful flower hats and even more so to have a booking for a 3 week old baby girl all in the same week! It was hard to control myself until Saturday morning arrived. And when she finally came out of her

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Couldn't resist just one post until I decide which others to choose!

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One of my most loyal clients came to the studio today with Jordan who is now six months old. It seems like just yesterday when his mom posed for some great maternity portraits! And it's hard to believe he is now smiling, sitting, rolling and crawling. This is my favorite age for children's sessions. Give him six more months and he will be running through with me calmly holding the light stands as

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If you read the post before this one (see below) then you will understand why. And it's my ball! It may not be used for basketball, practice, or any other non-studio use! I repeat... it's MY ball. If you know my boys you will understand that too. I have many ideas for how to use this prop with many age groups and look forward to trying them out starting with my own middle school player. Well,

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Being prepared and organized keeps me sane in almost every aspect of my life. Today, for instance, my friend's daughter was coming to the studio to have formal portraits done in her basketball uniform. It was a great season for the Stanley Blue Devil Middle School Team! A near win in the finals is exciting at any age but especially for that first year on a middle school team. It was therefore

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The sound of a determined 3 year old who doesn't agree with what she's asked. How cute! Everything about little Grayson and her 7 year old sister Sydney was cute, including their names. Well cute doesn't quite describe them. Smart, beautiful, well behaved and polite just about sums up these two little girls. The older child one of the most natural models I have run across in a long, long time.

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These days I wonder what my life would be like without sports. This has been a particularly good year as our 12 year old entered the world of a middle schooler and the many sporting options open to him. Through the fall we enjoyed soccer and cross country running and then moved into basketball season... with two children and two teams. This weekend I was fortunate to combine two things I love to

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Doesn't this picture make you smile? Not every photo taken in a portrait session is the one that would be picked to make wallet sized prints for granny and other family members. And while many parents say they like "art" type photographs (and they may), it is not necessarily what they purchase. Since I'm in this business to make money in addition to loving it, it is important that I capture those

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... choosing a portrait from my session with the precocious Carly. Warned by her mother that she rarely looks at the camera, it would not have been surprising to have only captured a few with those beautiful eyes looking my way. I would have been happy with that, as I suspected Tracey would have been ok with the result. Afterall, some of the most beautiful pictures are those in which the subject

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Kraft Hockeyville 2009Please VOTE VOTE VOTE for Stanley NB for hockeyville!!! It's where I live!Posted using ShareThis

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If you are a follower of my blog you already know I love to photograph children, especially newborns. Nothing is better than being inspired and having a client embrace your ideas. And most importantly, portraits that are merely beautiful become extraordinary when there is a story captured.Shauna and Gary Boudreau are the proud parents of 2 week old Nate. Today they visited my studio for some

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These wonderful photos were taken just a couple days before the new year and the spirit of family that surrounds them is timeless. My Christmas surprise - a Nikon D90 - lives up to it's reputation of being exceptional in low light conditions! Thank you to Colleen and Mike and their family for inviting me into their home to capture their family portraits. It's the first day of 2009! What will the

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April and Christie (hope this is the correct spelling :o) were two excited little girls! And there is nothing better than little girls who are happy to dress up and ham it up for the camera. These lovely little sisters spent more than an hour posing, smiling , and cooperating in the studio on Sunday. Theses are only two of the many wonderful photos from the session. I'd like to take this

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This was mom's Christmas present! Knowing it was a gift received in last year's Flynn family's Yankee Swap, I commented that she had waited an entire year for this special gift (implying it was a good idea to smile!). But little did I know that this was the first family session with all four! Shelly has been waiting 8 years for another family portrait. Thanks to Heidi and Dave they have this

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Sometimes in life there are no words necessary. These portraits of the beautiful blue eyes, and fantastic smile of Mikaylie Bates are enough to put even the most dedicated Scrooge in the holiday spirit! This first time visitor to my studio is about to celebrate her first birthday.She is certainly the best present of the season to proud parents Tanya and Mike.

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Pretty little girls... fancy Christmas dresses... carefully curled tresses... Christmas portrait sessions are so exciting. The excitement of the holiday season can be seen in the faces of the children who come to my studio this time of year. Even the most difficult of smiles come when asked "What is Santa bringing you for Christmas?"The rush starts early in this business and ends several weeks

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She walked through the door of my studio excited to be there. She'd been there before. In fact she'd come several times, each visit with a smile and ready to pose. This time she was sporting a drastic (but fabulous) new haircut. She donated her lost locks to help those who are suffering the effects of cancer. And this time she brought dad along with her and mom. She was obviously happy to be

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It's important to have your family portrait mean something special, to tell the story of your family. This is what sets your photograph apart from the one of the family next door and the other down the street. It's what makes you smile every time you look at it hanging on your wall. And if you're the average family, it will be something you will look at for many years to come. How do you make it

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I am the oldest child. My brother is 10 years younger and I still think of him as the baby even though he is close to 33 years old. I was spared the experience of having over protective brothers who watched over me and who tried to intimidate boyfriends!Today I photographed a beautiful, happy little girl and her two older brothers. It was obvious she loved them both very much. She kissed one, and

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The excitement of the holiday season has arrived! A light dusting of snow tops off the arrival of pretty little girls in red dresses, handsome boys dressed in their holiday clothes, and the sound of laughter from friends doing everything but standing on their heads to make each other's children smile for family Christmas portraits. At least I don't think they were standing on their heads. But

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Let's be honest. There are many photographers to choose from. A simple click of the mouse and you will find literally hundreds of professional photographers... or want to be professionals. Some are better than others. Some are more expensive. It is up to the consumer to choose a photographer with a style they like and a product they can afford. It can be a difficult decision. So what makes me

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One of the perks of having a best friend with children of varying ages and stages is the unlimited opportunity for practice. If you look through other posts on this portrait blog, my website, or new facebook page (currently under construction), you will see numerous photos of them. But will you really see THEM? For example, looking at this photo one would say "what beautiful children". And they

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A warm November late afternoon doesn't come along too often. It was the perfect setting for a grad session with a dark and moody theme. Brooke wanted to celebrate 13 hard earned school years by being represented with photographs that allowed her to show her true personality. We went in search of unique natural backdrops. By we I mean Brooke, myself, my friend and her family Wendy, and my recently

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This will be the second year I have had a space at Wendy's fabulous fall sale. If you are interested in finding wonderful handcrafted items for everyone on your Christmas list in a warm, welcoming, artsy environment; this is the place to go!I have included several samples of prints that will be available at the bottom of the post. This year you can purchase prints directly from the sale. Or

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A recent portrait session with the F.U.N. preschool program left me with over 50 wonderful pictures "burning a hole in my pocket" so to speak. Initial reaction - post them all!! However, even though many of us (those of us who are hip and modern anyway ;o) post our digital images on facebook, flickr, and my space, or email them to family and friends; not everyone appreciates the web as a place to

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Newborn babies are beautiful. Soft and cuddly, especially in velour sleepers! They smell wonderful. They bring feelings of joy to a portrait session. And better yet, from this photographer's point of view, they don't run around ... or move much for that matter! And they aren't expected to smile which eliminates the whole pressure cooker situation of parents demanding / begging to see those

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Or rather, a series of pictures can say a thousand words. It is hardly necessary to give a description of my third shoot of the weekend. Basic photography teaches the concept of theme. A viewer should be able to determine the theme of a photograph and it is clear that "family" is the story behind the small sample of photographs shown here. How challenging is it to take a good picture of 26 people

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First of all, it was a pleasure to meet Danyel, Aaron and family! Dani put much effort into creating wonderful family portraits. Much thought was put into the choice clothes, color, and the style of photograph. It pays to bounce ideas off your photographer!! While unloading the photographs I began to decide which of the shots I would blog. (I'm thinking I'm addicted to blogging!) As always I

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It truly seems like just yesterday that I photographed the wedding of Andrea and Nelson but it has been over two years now! It was a beautiful wedding and has produced some of my favorite images on the walking bridge and in the weeping willow trees on the green in Fredericton. That was the day I found myself on the metal bridge, with a metal ladder, carrying my gear, as a tremendous lightening

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As every parent, and in this case grandparent knows, the best way to keep a toddler amused is to feed them! It is a very foolish mistake to go anywhere without a purse or pocketful of nutritious (or not so much) treats for those times when all else fails. My studio floor, backdrops, props and furniture have seen their fair share of spills and crumbs. And I don't mind. I once made the eight hour

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OMG! What fun! Did I mention I only have boys? I love boys. I don't know really what I would do if I had a girl. But do I love, every now and then, to photograph a little girl. Especially one with long curly hair. I have several who visit my studio on a somewhat regular basis. Today, given the opportunity to dress a brave little girl (who tried her best to be a trooper with mommy not along for

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It's been more than a day, but less than a week since this little guy crawled around my studio. Only on the verge of taking steps but still very mobile. He had no intention of staying still or smiling to have his birthday pictures taken. We all know that this is often the case for a one year old. Today, with the help of his four year old brother, he was much more cooperative. Even more exciting,

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Have you ever had a day when you just weren't in the mood? It happens to the best of us - no matter our age. Even a beautiful, blue-eyed, blond, curly haired boy who just turned one can decide that today is NOT the day to have his picture taken! That's why I work from home. So I can take my time. Let baby become comfortable, have a milk snack, and wait until the mood to not cooperate has

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Mastering color and light is the essence of photography. And the world exists in splendid color even on the grayest of days! Perfect color is difficult to achieve with film or digital sensors. There needs to be be skill combined with the right equipment, and knowledge of lighting and settings, in order to produce a photograph that represents the scene that was intended to be captured. It is

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What do I love more than photography? Well, if truth be told, lots of things. Although photography ranks high on the list. What do I love most of all?? That's easy... my boys. It is probably true that one of the reasons why I truly enjoy being a photographer is the freedom it allows me to spend time with them. I love being their mother. I want to be home after school, attend school functions,

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There are so many special occassions in life! The birth of a new baby, highschool & university graduation, marriage, and anniversaries are marked with special celebrations yet there are numerous milestones in between that are also deserving of recognition. How exciting are those first smiles, first words, and first steps? We mark each birthday, each school year, and each special achievement along

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It is easy to capture a photograph. Even when 3 teenage boys are worried someone will see them in matching t-shirts, or the wind is messing their hair, or the sun is in their eyes, or they are simply having a "push Dad to his limits" day, it is easy to get a picture. But... can you capture the story! Is the setting meaningful? Are you able to portray a mood or feeling that touches the heart of a

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Did I mention I love the smell of salt water? Because I love the smell of salt water. What people may or may not realize is that salt water is a way of life. Once it is in your blood it is there for life and one may not know what this means unless they are away from it for an extended period of time. I have spent many years without the smell, feel and taste of salt in the air and experience what

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There's only one thing better than being with family... being in Cape Breton, on the salt water, with family. "Why are all our summer pictures in the water or eating?" "Because that's all we do!" It is rare for all of us to be home at the same time and this year we had one day where all 7 of the family's grandchildren would be together. It's been 2 years since there's been a group photo taken and

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It's true. Where does the time go? Seems like only yesterday I was seeing this little boy for the first time. I affectionately refer to him as "my baby in the bucket"... one of my all time favorite photographs. It has been amazing to watch him grow from a newborn to a 2 year old and to have captured the changes in him on "film". I'm sure you will agree he is beautiful. And looking back at how

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I have decided that high school proms are starting to be more like weddings. They certainly cost almost as much! Dresses that only little girls could dream of complete with the best transportation possible... I had a grad arrive to the grand march in a helicopter!! Certainly a once in a lifetime photography opportunity. And at first feelings of amazement at the amount of hoopla surrounding this

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My new website is up and running!! This may not be as exciting for you as it is for me, but you can pretend :o) I have spent MANY hours obsessed with the smallest of details and while I do not claim it is the best site you have ever seen, I do think it's great for the total lack of web design skills and knowledge I have! But I learned. If it were possible I would have the Dixie Chicks' "Taking

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The purchase of new equipment is exciting! And a little bit scary. It is difficult to justify the hundreds, or sometimes thousands of dollars spent on a lens that fits in the palm of your hand. Especially if it is unclear whether or not it will be worth the expense! Several months ago I purchased a Nikon Nikkor 50mm f1.4 lens. Now this may mean nothing to you. But don't feel bad. Although I knew

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Growing up on a channel of water, swiftly carrying salt water from the ocean into the Bras d'Or Lakes has instilled great respect for both the beauty and danger of water. It is truly amazing how powerful this force of nature can be. The flooding of the Saint John River is, or almost is, the worst seen in 35 years. And while great sympathy is given to those who are foolish enough to build their

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Have you ever met a stranger strictly by chance and wondered why such a brief encounter leaves you feeling invested in their future? Several years ago I stopped at a small local greenhouse. Amidst the flowers, veggies, toys, children, and huge dog; I met a stranger, yet someone who seemed so very familiar. I can't say we outwardly had anything in common. Different upbringings, different

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I love children. I especially love "spunky" children which is a good thing considering I have one! Today I encountered one of the most "spunky" children ever. A two year old boy, beautiful blue eyes, great smile... too bad you won't see his photograph. He did NOT sit (or stand, or lay) long enough to get a shot. But was he CUTE! You bet he was. We'll try again another day soon. And I'll be ready

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It has been a long gruelling winter in New Brunswick, Canada this year! And winter is one of my favorite seasons. It is past mid April and the snow is still deep enough in some places to sink past your knees. My least favorite... mud season.. is yet to come. However, waiting patiently has not been one of my strong points. Ever. And I can no longer wait to get outside to find any sign that spring

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I recently had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful little boy to mark his 6 month milestone. And while it is policy to NEVER post names or personal information about the children I photograph on the internet, these photos are just too cute not to share!** NEW** Baby and We portrait options are now available to capture all your babies milestones from pre-birth to one year.

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I used to subscribe to several very informative photography magazines and while I learned a lot about photography, I found it nearly impossible to resist the feelings of WANT. Every new piece of technology became a "have to have". It wasn't possible that I had taken many beautiful images for years without it! I'm sure many of you can relate to that keeping up with the Jone's mentality as I am

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It is a constant struggle dealing with the concept of editing. Editing was what you did to fix a mistake at the time of the capture, or so I thought. Anything other than basic color enhancements can truly change the theme and/or mood of a portrait in my opinion. That struggle with how much does a photographer have the right to change an original intensified when I determined that adding texture

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It's amazing what you can do out of both necessity and desire. Since Christmas I have made what could be called an early New Year's resolution to jump full force into this photography thing I have been calling a "business" for about 11 years now. In fact, I suppose what it has been is a dream not brought to fruitition, a past time with a little monetary gain, an excuse to stay at home with my

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