Today on the blog we have a very rare sight.... Hippies in Alberta. They are usually hard to spot, and observe in the wild. They sometimes migrate from bordering province of British Columbia, but not very often.
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine's Day! Enjoy it and share the love with your families and friends! After all, we all deserve a little happiness! Kasia
Romantic B&W Couples
There are times where B&W photography is almost a must. Times where the world around us is devoid of color. Like this set. I find that taking images of couples is very rewarding. My approach is very hands off. I find that having a couple be themselves, leads to the best images. I might throw in a word or two, but mostly I just let them be. Enjoy!
A Little Story of Violence
This was a concept session, that I fit into a lifestyle photo session. I wanted to tell a story.... did it work? I think so, but you might have a different opinion. It was a cold day, windy and cloudy. Perfect setup for the grisly story of love, betrayal, and violence. I'm not going to explain it.... I'll you, the viewer, fill in the words. Enjoy!
Cheryl and Dan - Wedding with Fuji X-Pro1.... and Canon
So the big day has arrived for Cheryl and Dan. I was shooting along with Randy Pond Photography. It is so much easier to cover a wedding, knowing that you can completely rely on your friend and partner. This wedding was wonderful. It was held at the Devonian Gardens, west of Edmonton. It's a very popular place for weddings. I used the Fuji X-Pro1 as the main camera and my Canon 5D as a backup.... yes a bit silly maybe, but it worked out great. Fuji can definitely deliver the quality. Here are some images from that beautiful day. Enjoy! Mac
Cheryl and Dan with Fuji X-Pro1
Another engagement photo session shot entirely with Fuji X-Pro1. This time I even attempted using old manual Pentax lenses. The view finder in the camera is really great for manual focusing, even though it does not have focus peaking that Sony NEX cameras do, it's still quite easy to see if the image is sharp. Now with the new firmware update, it should be even better. This is another session shot with Randy Pond Photography, as we prepared for this lovely couple's wedding. Enjoy!
Lori and Rob Engagment with Fuji X-Pro1
For wedding photography, I have partnered with a friend of mine, Randy Pond, from Randy Pond Photography. We have been shooting weddings for about 2 years now. For this lovely couple engagement session, I thought it would be great to try out off camera flash with my Fuji X-Pro1. I wasn't disappointed. Using Radio Poppers JrX system as the main source for triggering my Canon flash, I had full control of the flash power remotely. The only bad design on the Radio Poppers JrX system is the fact that camera unit has the antenna protruding from the bottom of the unit, making it impossible to attach to the hot shoe of the X-Pro1. Luckily the Fuji camera has a PC sync port on the side, and I could connect the transmitter part to it. It does not look very nice, as the transmitter hangs down from the camera by a wire, but it works. You just have to pay special attention no to loose it. Otherwise everything worked flawlessly. I could easily change the power of the Canon flash right from the camera (actually the trasmitter). But, let's forget the technical mumbo jumbo, and concentrate on Lori and Rob. They are a great couple and the engagement session went wonderfully. I really can't wait for their wedding day! Enjoy! Mac
Sunset Love
During the last family photography session, we thought it would be good time to take advantage of the beautiful sunset, and have a little session with just mom and dad. To capture them, and their love. It was a great mini session at the beach, and the sunset just added that extra something to the experience. Enjoy!
Happy Valentine's Day!
I know, I know.. It's late, but we have been very busy today donating our time and services to a worthy cause at our children's school. We have done a Valentine's photo-booth allowing students to have different school pictures. With friends of their choice, goofy faces, a prop or two they have all managed to have wonderful fun time and create some great memories. In the process we have managed to help in a school fundraiser which will allow our students access to more field trips, visits from artists and many more things which they would have to either pay for or not be able to participate at all. So with a laugh, a joke and some good will we helped our kids have a very memorable Valentine's Day. Hope yours was wonderful as well! Kasia
Melancholy Girl
She was waiting. At the place where they first met. Thoughts of bliss, swirling. Then she realized, he wasn't coming. Sad.
