Jen + Gary: Renewed Wedding Vows!
Jen and Gary married each other again. Renewed wedding vows! How sweet it is. Their daughter Bianca is so cute; she loved being photographed. And their pooch, Cookie is a bundle of fun, too. Gary looked smashing in his tux and top hat. Jen looked lovely in her understated white outfit. It was my second [...]
Who is Alsie Gray? And why did I enjoy photographing her?
Alsie Gray. It’s a name that just sounds good, doesn’t it? Just like classic names such as Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Audrey Hepburn, Bridgitte Bardot. Alsie Gray. Alsie is celebrating her 70th birthday next month, and when I say celebrating, I mean CELEBRATING. She’s throwing a party for 150 guests. She’s lined up a band, [...]
Converting Digital Colour Images to Black and White
There’s a wonderful intimacy that comes with black and white photography. With only the composition, light and tones of gray to tell its story, a black and white image can capture the essence of the image in a way that colour cannot. In fact, there is a wonderful expression that I use to help explain [...]
This Is It: Michael Jackson
This post has nothing to do with photography, but it does deal with documenting family heritage. I approach photographing family events, from weddings to family portraits, with the point of telling a story. The following post is pertinent. While I was making television shows for MuchMoreMusic, I produced a documentary on The Jacksons. I was [...]
A lovely moment between mother and son
One of the things I love about photographing wedding celebrations is capturing the spontaneous, and often quiet moments, between people. This recent image is one of my favourites: Mother and son enjoying a moment while they dance at his wedding reception.
Is it time for your Portrait?
I enjoy creating portraits of people, whether it’s a family portrait, executive portrait, actor headshot. Portraits can be done on location or in studio, formal or candid.
That One Photograph is Priceless
On a recent visit to see my mom, I was so taken with how time has changed her. As we grow older the physical change is so subtle and over such a long period, we don’t notice it. Some people seem to hardly change, but trust me, they’re changing. Our first year of life we [...]
The Value in Documenting Heritage
Heritage. What does it mean? A quick look in the dictionary gave me this definition: heritage |ˈheritij|noun [in sing. ]1 property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.• valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations : the richness of our diverse cultural heritage | a sense of history and heritage.• [as adj. ] (of a plant variety) not hybridized with another; old-fashioned : heritage roses.2 archaic a special or individual possession; an allotted portion.• God’s chosen people (the people of Israel, [...]