Jennifer & Bill

Another image of Jenn & Bill from a couple of summers back. The day threatened of rain but it managed to hold off all day & it eventually cleared for a fine afternoon!

Brodee & Sarah

I have been itching to get to this site for a long while to shoot a portrait session. Luckily Brodee & Sarah fit the bill perfectly. I did however, feel like rookie. From slipping into the cold frigid water & getting wet feet & dropping flashes in the fresh powder & icy waters. Everything beyond that went smoothly.  

The reflection of the light in the water gets me – it looks like it could be moonlight – the starburst behind her knee tops it all off. Check the image out in a large format to appreciate all the details – thanks, CPie.

Maddex

Keeping away from & keeping up to Maddex was super fun & there is no better way than to spend a care free evening in a serene environment.









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This is going to be such a fantastic event – looking forward to the games & the closing ceremonies – good luck to everyone!

Sarah & Brodee

A fun shot, but serious looking, with Brodee & Sara. They allowed me to stretch my legs in a bit of creative freedom. This is by no means an original idea or concept; I have seen many versions of this with all sorts of different variables. I was attracted to the symmetry of the scene & the serious expressions only lend to the overall mood & tone of the day. If it had been a blue bird day I may have asked them to say “cheese” for a toothy grin. Their smiling faces would be an interesting juxtaposition against the dark run down building.

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Maddex

Beautiful blue eyed boy.

This was one of the few times he wasn't chasing me or moving about.

Burnt River

I squeezed in a walk the other sunny afternoon on a great piece of property known as the Dahl Forest here in the Highlands. The Forest is a 500-acre private conservation area and has waterfront on the Burnt River. here for more details of the property: http://www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca/dahl_forest/dahl_forest.php
I have been hatching out the minor details of a canoe trip on the river this summer – thinking it will be the first one I take my son Parker on - can’t wait!

Sarah & Brodee

This second location we visited has been a favourite of mine since I came across it a few years ago. Moody, creepy & full of stories, the remains of Standard Chemical can be found in Donald, A small town located on cnty rd 1 between Haliburton Village & Gelert.
"They took advantage of the forest resources to manufacture charcoal, acetate of lime, wood alcohol and other by products in a process called the "Ditalitive Destruction of Wood". Wood was brought into the plant and the finished products were taken out along the Victoria Railway.
A fascinating place with a lot of history & the main structure has been noted because of its unique formed concrete construction & architecture.
Check the link: http: //www.ontarioheritageconnection.org/live/main.php?page=news.201006_d.html

Strobist:
1 Canon 430EX – in reflected umbrella, camera right @ 1/2 power
Triggered w RF-602RX’s

got a devils haircut in my mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa3rBVb3v4g
This song came across the head phones while practicing my lighting the other night – it couldn’t have been more fitting. I never did get around to giving him a proper cut... Sharpness is off. I was using a head lamp to light the scene to grab focus – a little awkward to manoeuvre the camera with one hand.

Strobist:
1 Canon 430EX reflected off white fc, camera right @ 1/4 power.
1 Canon 430EX behind grass head bare bulb & zoomed to the max. Black fc flagged to prevent flare.
Triggered w RF-602RX’s

Maddex

This little guy was on the move and I spent most of the evening just trying to avoid him! Can you see it in his eyes...? That look, where he wants to put the camera strap in his mouth & gum up my lens with finger prints? Wait, he already did that - and he wanted more!

Sarah & Brodee

I had a fun afternoon photographing Sarah & Brodee at 3 different locations in the county in 3 hours. Sarah was such a trooper, trudging her way through deep snow drifts, standing around waiting while I fiddled with light &/or camera settings - she was after all, dealing with a head cold. Thank goodness the afternoon was a mild one - I was over dressed by at least 1 full layer. I was also carrying around 2+ lbs of extra weight – I had extra batteries in a hip pouch close to my body to keep warm. All in all a great afternoon & we got some great images from the day! Thanks again Sarah & Brodee!
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Andrew & Tegan

A wonderful couple, married June 12, 2010. They are always smiling & willing to lend a helping hand.
Photographed in Head Lake Park, Haliburton ON.