Brodee & Sarah

Brodee & Sarah, a photo by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography on Flickr.

Again with scouting this location earlier in the week I was hoping for some amazing light from the setting sun behind them - this obviously didn't happen. On the short drive over from the previous location I remembered an image similarly backlit but with rain falling on the couple instead – it was a cool shot & I thought I could try the same idea here. I’m wondering if I had moved the lights in closer with the power dialled down slightly, I would have caught the falling snow more crisply? Will have to keep it in mind for next time!

Winterfest 2011

Winterfest 2011 a photo by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography on Flickr.

Wow! What a great event hosted back in February! Over 900 participants from across the province travelled to Haliburton for the senior winter games. I could not have been more inspired by these people. As I watched them throw themselves across the court, digging for balls & throwing down smashes that made me want to play; I couldn’t help but hope that I would be in as great shape as they are when I am their age.

Check out the below links for the Opening & closing ceremonies of the games – I was honoured by being the official photographer for them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/winterfest2011/sets/72157625956719261/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/winterfest2011/sets/72157626102378680/

Where else could you see The Amazing Kreskin & Don Cherry together on the same stage!?

Brodee & Sarah

Brodee & Sarah a photo by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography on Flickr.

So by now it’s almost 5pm & getting dark real quick. I was hoping for a parting of the clouds to get some images with a setting sun &/or some great colour – but it wasn’t meant to be. I had scouted this location specifically for this. The snow, however, kept softly falling & it was still fairly mild for a mid January day & these last few images turned out magic with the light from my flashes catching & highlighting the flakes of snow. Going with the flow & not getting to anxious is the key to staying calm - & working with what you got can provide you with some great surprises!

Spring fever

a photo by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography on Flickr.

I cannot wait for bike season to start up; spring fever has officially set in! The outdoor shop I work at is going to bring in bicycles for the upcoming season (Specialized & Devinci) & I am ecstatic & keen to get users out on them! I have been in training for the last month or so in bike tuning & it is going to be a real asset to add to my resume – cheers to a great season!

Brodee & Sarah

Last image from this location - one more location to visit before it gets to dark & cold. What, a fourth location! You bet - it will be worth it - just wait!

Client shoot

This is from the archives. I visited this spot a couple of summers ago & had a lot of fun scouting & shooting in all the available locations. This family was fun & children always add a great twist to shooting. You really have to be ready to get the shot, because most times you only get one chance or else their attention goes elsewhere pretty quickly – like to the bag of potato chips sitting behind me!

Brodee & Sarah

This was a really peaceful spot, that mild & snowy afternoon. That is, until I showed up.

I ran, hopped, clambered, tripped, fell, cursed & bruised my shins getting to & from my light stand locations & back to my shooting spot (which of course was balanced on an icy rock in the middle of the creek).

Honestly, this was some of the most fun I have had with my camera. This was a challenging shoot & I was prepared for it – maybe over prepared – but it was worth it because the images turned out great!