“Tis the Season..Already?

It was on a walk around my neighbourhood when I saw the backdrop for this year’s Christmas card. I was in speaking with Debbie from Dusk to Dawn Contracting when just outside the shop’s door, I saw the green door of what once was Priceville’s general store. Three days later, I trucked my six and [...]

And Baby Makes Eleven

Linda has been to a few of my photography classes. And I was honoured when she asked me to photograph one of her favourite subjects, her grandchildren (and of course her own children). The four grand-babies are all four and under. A lovely age to capture on film, but one that does take a little [...]

If I Were to Shoot a Ralph Lauren Ad

If you are a reader of my Snaptaculous newsletter you would know that I encourage photographers to critically look at others work. In fact, in September’s issue I chatted about how I often analyze the light in fashion ads. Some stunning photography is done for brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Burberry. (I will [...]

When the Weather Gods Smile

The Fall is a very popular time for family portraits. The light is lovely and the colourful leaves, of course, beautiful. The issue with the Fall; however, is that the weather can be unpredictable and it is sometimes hard to schedule a session when the leaves are optimal and it isn’t raining. I tell you [...]

Up Coming Photography Training Sessions

Calender of Coming Events Looking for some pointers? Here is the training schedule for the next few months.  Taking Better Photos Do you have a digital camera that you never take off Auto? Let a professional photographer teach you what all those buttons do, how to deal with tricky photo situations, and much more! Oct [...]

An Engagment Shoot with Meaning

Tanya is a bride who knows what she wants. And this isn’t to say that she is bossy and “bridezilla-ish”. (It’s my blog; I can make up words if I like!) She isn’t high maintenance at all! In fact, she is one of the sweetest people you’d ever meet. She is just so excited about [...]

A Gift for Mom

Lacey purchased a family shoot for her mother last Mother’s Day. It had been way too long since the family had been photographed (sound like yours?). Often family’s don’t know where to do the family shoot, but the Van Alstine’s own a lovely property in Dundalk, so it was a no brainer that we would [...]

The Charm of Doing it Yourself DYI

Andie and Chris contacted me late in the wedding season, but (because of a cancellation) I was able to shoot their September wedding. I was immediately drawn to Andie’s sense of humour and sharp wit. They were going to have a small ceremony at a cottage in Miller Lake. Miller Lake is south of Tobermory–the [...]