http://studiojphotography.ca Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:02:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was photographing Katherine for her symphony headshot.    She was completely open to the approach of  showing something of herself that is central to her work.    . . . . while not so traditional, I find this so much more compelling and interesting to see!  Being happy doing this;  enjoying ... http://studiojphotography.ca/headshots/katherine-robertson-kw-symphony/ Out in the woods, in the snow.   .... shooting dust cover and promotional portraits with local Author, Erin Bow.  In 6 months, her novel, Plain Kate, will be released and on bookshelves.  I'm expecting to greatly enjoy it .  Erin's imagination and creativity spill out in conversation too.  There's a ... http://studiojphotography.ca/headshots/kitchener-waterloo-author/ Colleen is friendly and easy to chat with.  I can tell she's just being herself. What is the opposite of being stiff? posing?  posturing?     ......  the opposite is being real; being yourself.  What happens when you show your character and personality in your professional headshots? .... People see someone they can relate ... http://studiojphotography.ca/headshots/real-estate-headshots/ I dug this 2008 session out of the archives this week when Rajivi asked for some prints.   Two things really grab my attention about these photos.  ...... 2 years later .....   1st, my portrait style has changed and I rarely pose people anymore.   .... and 2nd, that I still love ... http://studiojphotography.ca/families/old-photos-of-a-young-family/ Actor headshot sessions can be focused on one particular look and mood, when the intended use is geared for a planned audition.    Usually,  sessions are aimed at producing one main headshot for most casting calls and auditions  ... and then some supporting headshots, showing some variation.  These secondary headshots are ... http://studiojphotography.ca/portraits/more-actors/ There was no warm - up.   After we sat down and talked a few minutes, I picked up my camera - and  Summer was already relaxed and focused and interacting without a hint of self-consciousness.   I didn't get to drop my jaw in admiration as I was busy catching ... http://studiojphotography.ca/portraits/acting-headshots/ I'm not sure why I doubt - but at every wedding, when I meet the bride in the morning, I am filled with reassurance and so pleased.   It's not because everything is on time and Mirette looks fabulous and her dress is outstanding. It's her attitude.  ... and Kwan's attitude, when ... http://studiojphotography.ca/couples/mirette-and-kwan-married/ All of the families were over for the holidays   ..... so .... extended family portraits! I was thrilled when Deb told me they wanted these out in the snow!  These are so much more natural and real than a studio backdrop.   I crack a giant grin, knowing that a group of ... http://studiojphotography.ca/families/winter-family-photos/ Jill is so lively and she has this incredible, infectious positive attitude  but she is not a winter person. .....  so she immediately ran with the suggestion of some headshots in the snow.  Pushing beyond her comfort zone is something she has discovered pays off over and over again -  against ... http://studiojphotography.ca/portraits/winter-headshots/ From tropics to snow.  ....   As families go, these guys were much like teenagers, joking and singing/playing around the campfire.   This is what I miss most from my old place in the country. Thanks you guys for doing something cool that reminded me of so many good times!  .... and for ... http://studiojphotography.ca/families/family-portraits-2/