Lady and a Fedora

In the past few weeks, I've been involved in another, as I like to call them, Randy-thon.  Randy Pond hosts these little gatherings in his studio in Vegreville.  Those are a lot of fun, with a couple of models, trying out different poses, clothes etc, loud music, and lots of laughs.  As photographers, we usually try new things with lights, angles, and share tips. This time the theme of the Randy-thon, was "Sexy".  So for the next little while I'll be posting images from that gathering, hope you don't mind :)  I was playing with my 90mm tilt-shift, and my Fuji X100.  I was really surprised on how good the Fuji X100 worked with Pocket Wizards and different lights.  So lets start with a Lady and a Fedora. Enjoy!

Mac

Relaxing

I've posted pictures of Nicole, before.  She is truly a great person to work with.  It's just too bad she lives about 100km east of Edmonton.  These were shot at the same time as the previous set.  I was testing a rented Canon 50mm f1.2 lens, and it was a perfect opportunity.  Enjoy!

Playing on the farm - Part 2

Continuing on the post from yesterday, here is the rest of the photos from the family photo session.  It was really a wonderful time, even when the kids got bored with all the cameras clicking away.  One thing I found is that as a photographer, I have to really pay attention, because moments go by very quick and I have to be ready to catch them.  Enjoy.

Playing on the farm - Part 1

Families that plays together, stays together as they say.  I had a honor to capture such family recently.  We drove down to Vegreville, as my buddy Randy Pond, knows of a little quiet farm on the outskirts of town that was a perfect location for the photo session.  Since I never like posing portraits, I let the 3 girls run around and just play, then invited the parents to join in the fun.  Here are the results. Enjoy.

Water Girls

This idea came from Randy Pond.  Then we expanded it, and found some willing souls that would allow themselves to be soaked.  It wasn't a very warm day, even though it was supposed to be summer, and the ladies braved the water, and cool temperatures.  Here are the results.  Enjoy!

Vegreville Photographer shoot-out Part 2

Continuing with the Vegreville Series.  Enjoy!

Vegreville Photographer shoot-out Part 1

A few months ago, I've cordially invited to the Vegreville Photographers circle.  There is a lot of great photographers in this small town about 100km east of Edmonton.  When I arrived they were already shooting.  So I quietly joined in on the activities.  Enjoy.

Aah those Russians... - Part 1

I had a wonderful experience of photographing one of the most interesting models I've ever worked with. I don't know if being Russian has anything to do with it, but the flare and energy during the shoot was quite amazing. I ended up with a lot of good shots, and picking the best to show off on the blog was not easy. So sit back, and enjoy!

Family session with Olivia Kovios - Part 3

Here is the last set of pictures.  I hope I get invited to do this again.  It was nerve racking, but a lot of fun at the same time.  Enjoy.

Family session with Olivia Kovios - Part 2

Here are some more photos from Olivia Kovios family session.  Enjoy.

Family session with Olivia Kovios - Part 1

Olivia Kovios is a great family photographer, so I was a little nervous when I was invited to photograph her family.  She has three wonderful kids, that are as photogenic as their parents.  It was a lot of fun, but nerve racking at the same time.  Alsways having the thought in my mind, how these snapshots are going to be received by a fellow photographer.  It was a success.  Enjoy.