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Saturday, May 31, 2008

Spiderman...and his little brother

These two kiddos are the same age as my boys. I count myself lucky that I am well seasoned in the language of young boys...star wars, superheroes, bathroom jokes, eye crossing, tickling and the list goes on .... we all had fun and I think it shows!











Tuesday, May 20, 2008

FAQ Number One: The Camera

What camera and lenses do you use? What camera do you recommend?
I own a number of Canon cameras but exclusively use the Canon 5d for client sessions. The 5d handles higher ISO's (the digital equivalent to film speed) extremely well and because my photography style involves quite a bit of indoor natural light work, it is the perfect fit for me.

Lenses...I used to swear by prime lenses - mainly the 50mm and for my portrait work. However, after much indecision, I decided to pick up a zoom lens to try out (the 24-70L 2.8) and it has rarely left my camera since! I do miss the ability to use f-stops below 2.8 (and I do grab my primes when I want a shallower dof at times), but I adore this lens because of its wide angle and macro capabilities and I have to admit it is nice not having to be a human zoom! I try not to allow myself to own more than three lenses at any given time...instead I collect shoes, much less expensive and equally versatile :)

My recommendation for a camera is simple - any entry level dslr will do the trick. A lot depends on what feels best for an individual. Try out the different models and see which ones fit your hands best, as your fingers will need to work quickly to change settings. Although more expensive models will surely have more bells and whistles, they may not necessarily be the best choice for you. Photography is much like playing an instrument - a great piano is certainly helpful, but will not make someone a great pianist!

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Road Trip

As you know I jetted off to Edmonton a couple of weeks ago and I am just now ready to share some of my images. I am going start with C and E, these little girls kept me running. They are cousins and I can already see that they will grow up with each other sharing the same kind of bond their mommies have.





Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Why newborn photos?

Our daughter is in grade one and today for a project she had to take a picture of her a baby. As I waded through the pictures, looking at the possibilities I came across the token proud new mom and dad shots, the baby in the tub shots, the baby bundled in blankets leaning in the corner of the couch shots....I think you all know what I am talking about :)
What I found myself longing to see were her little fingers, the way she fit in one of her daddy's arms, the details of her face and the newborn smiles. What I desperately wanted to see were pictures of her and I together. These are the photographs I don't have and the ones that I am determined to create when I photograph newborns.

Thank you to this new little family for welcoming me into their midst, and sharing their beautiful baby girl with me.











Thursday, May 1, 2008

Seeing double....

This was a maternity session, but my camera kept wanting to follow these little beauties around! They are so excited for their sibling to arrive, it is so obvious how much in love they are with her already!