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 intimidated [...]
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, or the [...]
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