I gotta do what I gotta do! Here is a shot of me ironing the grooms shirt. On most wedding days I wear many hats, however I think this was the first time for this, LOL.
Monkey Business
How do we get nice natural smiles? We act completely silly! Like really, really silly. If you've ever been in front of my camera, you will know what I mean when I say, I usually bust out the Monkey. Doesn't always work for the kids, but it always works for the adults. I think to be a great photographer, you need to be able to make people laugh. And by doing that, you just have to have no shame. This foursome loved the monkey, and it loved them:).
Emma Lake - Lakeland photographer
Did you know we offer sessions up at the lake in northern Saskatchewan for no travel fee's? We have very limited weekend availability for these sessions but they make for some great memories for all you lucky folks who head up to the lake for the summer! Sessions are at Emma Lake and Christoper Lake with a small fee for Waskasiu or other surrounding lakes.
We did this session last week on the beach at Emma Lake. While the little princess was nearly impossible to make smile, once she got playing in the water, I got a ton of great expressions. Both these kids are so darn adorable. They obviously get their good looks for their parents.
If you are interested in a lake session, please message me early as I only have a couple of weekends still available for these sessions for the summer/early fall.
Love is...
I couldn't have said it better myself! I love Saskatoon but....
Danielle - Shooting photographers...
Tonight Danielle, of Danielle Stasiuk Photography, and I went out in the city to capture each other. We both agreed that we needed some new head-shots. While this one isn't a head-shot, I love how this one turned out!!!! So bad ass! Danielle specializes in weddings and boudoir!!! She was so much fun to photograph and while I was in front of the camera, she made me feel at ease and gave a ton of direction, which I love! You can check out her amazing boudoir work Here
Tidbit Tuesday - PPOC
While doing my own search for a photographer for my annual family photos, I realize that so many photographers put very little on their websites about themselves. I find this so odd, because in my opinion, the person behind the camera is just as important, if not more important than their portfolio... so I decided to write a little something about me over the next little while. Every second Tuesday, I will write a little tidbit, naming the blog posts, Tidbit Tuesday. This week's Tidbit is all about an association I'm a part of, the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). You can check out their website, Here.
We are so proud to be an accredited member of the PPOC. We currently hold an accreditation in weddings, and working on our accreditation in families. What does that mean? Here is some great information from the PPOC website.
Why Choose an Accredited Professional Photographer?
PPOC’s accreditation process recognizes photographers who have reached a nationally accepted standard of proficiency and knowledge in photographic arts. Achieved by submitting samples of photography to a PPOC Board of Review, this peer-reviewed program challenges candidates to demonstrate their capability of delivering exceptional quality photography in a chosen category.
As a specialist in their chosen field, a PPOC Accredited professional photographer has the proven experience, knowledge and equipment to provide you with a quality product in their area of expertise.
Why become a member?
PPOC welcomes photographers of all genres to join our community. Meet new friends and mentors and take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge.
PPOC offers photographers a way to rise to professional status. Educational opportunities, networking, direct member benefits and the ability to earn awards and designations will assist in your potential for growth and economic improvement.
Once an Accredited member, your personal area of specialty and images are promoted on our website so clients and other photographers making referrals know who to contact.
There are currently only a handful of photographers who hold an accreditation in weddings in Saskatoon, and we are so proud to be one of them! This is really the only type of organization across Canada that recognizes and holds photographers to a higher standard. In my opinion, this shows so much more value to our clients. When in reality, anyone can go out and buy a camera and start up a Facebook page. How do we separate ourselves from the rest? We keep pushing ourselves to become the best photographers we can be, as there is so much competition in Saskatoon. The PPOC helps us achieve that.
Mothers are pretty awesome
There is no bond, like the bond between mother and child. Mother/Daughter sessions are some of my favorite to photograph!
Family
FAMILY.... the secret to having it all, is knowing you already do!
Frames, Frames, Frames!!!
Well I got some bad news the other day... our super, wonderful, Canadian, frame company is closing its doors. My house is full of these frames, and now I will no longer be able to add to my collection. Total bummer... I know! But, the good news is, they are still accepting orders until July 30, so we will be happy to accept any orders until then. I thought lets go out with a bang! All frames will be sold empty (without images) and I can offer them for 40% off if you buy two or more. We would be more than happy to print professional prints for the frames as well at at discounted price of 20% off our regular print price.
So, you can get these frames for a steal! Here is the pricing:
30x40: $749.40 (reg: $1249)
20x30: $407.40 (reg: $679)
16x20: $221.40 (reg: $369)
11x14: $149.40 (reg: $249)
8x10: $71.60 (reg: $179)
The frames are amazing quality! And I'm saddened as I haven't found a company that is Canadian and comparable. So until we find another great company to supply us, this will be the last time you will be able to score some frames from us! Here are some images of the frames. They come in a variety of different shapes, can come distressed or not, and you can get them in every color of the rainbow! Our last day to accept frame orders is July 29, 2014!!!
Happy Father's Day!!!
DAD.... a daughters first love and a sons first hero. Happy Father's Day to all the dad's, step-dad's, dad-to-be and grandfathers out there! Here is a little tribute to you! Especially to my Dad, and husband, the father of my children. Love you!!!
