http://studiojphotography.ca Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:40:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can you imagine being 2?   . . . and feeling joy and belonging?  . . . with parents that understand play and exploration matter more than getting some dirt on your dress?    Who delight in what a funny, strange person you are? You live in a place where two talented, thoughtful ... http://studiojphotography.ca/families/lifestyle-family-portraits/ This family's closeness and their visible care and interest in each other are compelling and moving to me.  Janelle called me to arrange a family session as a gift for her dad.   A high school student, paying for and organizing a professional family lifestyle session because she knew it would ... http://studiojphotography.ca/families/family-portraits-in-waterloo/ What strikes me 1st is that they are both comfortable in their own skin.   . . . at ease being themselves with others. Everyone should have a friend like Mike.   Someone who is open and honest and has your best interests at heart.  He'll tell you what you need to hear, ... http://studiojphotography.ca/couples/som-and-michael-engaged/ Andrew and Pam are friends with my 1st wedding couple, Jen and Jeff. These 2 met years ago on the set of a church video production and photo session - where they couldn't speak to each other - all quiet on the set.  A few years later, Pam was training Andrew ... http://studiojphotography.ca/couples/pam-and-andrew-engagement-photos/ Mallory, Courtney and Madison trekked into the bush, over hills, rocks and gullies - all in their sandals! - to create some sweet images for their mom.  I was completely impressed and appreciative that they were up for serious hiking and had the perfect attitude to get this done.   These ... http://studiojphotography.ca/families/sisters/ There was a crowd --> 6 of us hanging out at my studio for Jill's fitness session.   Jill's amazing trainer, Lorne King of Absolute Health and Fitness was there.  . . . . . and 3 photographer friends came out to help me with on location studio lighting (and some ... http://studiojphotography.ca/portraits/jill-holland-fitness-session/ Clients become friends.   . . . . friends you can ask for help.   Here's some photos from my friend Aaron's headshot session.   When my partner Denise had a job interview approaching with RIM, she wanted an inside scoop on how to prepare (she's smart that way).    I called on Aaron, ... http://studiojphotography.ca/portraits/clients-and-friends/ Had great fun doing promo photos with Michael.   He's just totally relaxed and being himself, which is genuine, funny and down to earth.   Two things really stand out to me about him.  First, his performing persona is not flashy;  it's real.   Like you're just having an inviting, personable conversation with ... http://studiojphotography.ca/headshots/singer-songwriter-michael-kelly-cavan/ I had a fun afternoon session with Cathie and her headshots convey the same character I experienced in person:   lively, professional, friendly and fun.    A big thank you to Michael, who is a total natural at lighting key grip and stylist duties.   I really enjoyed hanging out with you two! http://studiojphotography.ca/headshots/real-estate-headshots-cathie-wesseling/ My friend Rebecca came in for some pregnancy portraits.   It was too cold out to try the outdoor location pictures I have been aching to do ---> so we stuck to the studio portion only.   Maternity photographers often work year round in the studio exclusively.   I have so many ideas ... http://studiojphotography.ca/portraits/kitchener-waterloo-maternity-photography/