Traditional portraits just aren’t the right thing for my family. Here’s some mother and son bonding with Debbie and Michael. This is as normal as they get and I love them for it.
Debbie in the studio:
I’ve been thrilled with the early feedback on this website. Special credit has to go to my friend Laurie Skantzos, the artist who painted the background just for this site. Laurie also finishes my custom studio cabinets with paintings and finishes that become objects of art themselves. She has been instrumental in my photography. The…
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 these – and I mark…
Denise, Kayla and I spent 2 days scoping out cool grafitti, browsing Chinatown, hanging out and people watching. Aside from being my partner and daughter, Denise and Kayla are always willing to help me try out new ideas. They usually both contribute many of their own ideas too and I’ve learned how well their ideas…
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 later, when you lived…
In less than 3 minutes after my arrival, Anne-Sophie presents me with 2 pictures she drew and coloured for me. My brows rise in appreciation. Julie and Jean-Francois have earned my instant respect with their mad parenting skills. This brilliant suggestion (to make some pictures – a gift – for me) created an instant friendly…
I had a wonderful time on a photography play date with this family. Nicole, Alexander and Olivia get along terrifically well together. Rita and her children are so easy going and friendly. Happy birthday Peter! Their session video:
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What a fun and unique shot! I am sure your clients will treasure this image for a lifetime. You are truly a master of your craft.
Jill
Now THIS is my kinda “NORMAL”!
Now if only more families would skip the pseudo-Rockwellian family photo sessions at Sears (ugh) and go to you instead–we could enjoy a world of AMAZING family portraiture for a change!
Fantastic job, Jay–viva the “new normal”!!
Some incredible pictures… the sky looks almost 3-D!