We like to direct our shoots a lot. We tell people where to look, how to sit, when to smile, where to move. Not because we're control freaks but because we want to provide the best possible images to people who put faith in our work.
Lani+Jeff will be getting married next spring and we're honoured that they chose us to photograph their big day. It will only happen once and we aim to provide the best we can. Our talented friend Brent 'shot and chopped' (we borrowed that expression from him because it's pretty cool) this video of us 'in action.'
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Showing posts with label Ontario. Show all posts
Friday, October 9, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Rowan's Session
Our fantastic friend and multimedia wizard – Brent Wesley – videotaped a couple of our sessions last week. I think he did a great job of showing how we shoot.
Rowan, whom we blogged about previously, spent the majority of our session watching her parents as they did their best to make the little beauty smile. She gave a few appreciative smiles for all their efforts.
Enjoy the video and big huge thank you to Brent for all his hard work and talent.
Rowan, whom we blogged about previously, spent the majority of our session watching her parents as they did their best to make the little beauty smile. She gave a few appreciative smiles for all their efforts.
Enjoy the video and big huge thank you to Brent for all his hard work and talent.
Baby Rowan from Dale+Joy on Vimeo.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Beautiful Rowan
September 20, 2009
We had our first little baby session today and Rowan, who is now 2 months and 2 days into the world was truly wonderful to photograph. She's definitely a charmer and we had a really great time with her. Proud parents, Patty and Steve made our long-ish session a lot of fun and kept their little baby girl very happy.
We had our first little baby session today and Rowan, who is now 2 months and 2 days into the world was truly wonderful to photograph. She's definitely a charmer and we had a really great time with her. Proud parents, Patty and Steve made our long-ish session a lot of fun and kept their little baby girl very happy.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Embracing Old Traditions
August 21, 2009
As long as I've been a photographer, the mere idea of shooting weddings has terrified me. There are probably many reasons why but I think the main one has been not wanting to mess up. After all there are at least two very important people – the bride and groom – counting on you to record and produce beautiful keepsakes that will be passed on generation-to-generation. What a spectacularly huge task :o
So throughout the years, whenever I was approached to shoot a wedding, I'd react physiologically:
1. Increased heart rate
2. Sweaty palms
3. Queasy stomach
I guess I almost developed a phobia. So fast forward a few years. One of my awesome bff Brent asks me to shoot his wedding. Well the physiological reactions had a new layer to them.
Let me explain.
A friend and former colleague of mine told me that at least once a year he takes out his wedding photos intent on organizing them. But each year, he stops, shakes his head in disappointment and puts them away.
He told me he'd wished that I had been the photographer for his wedding. I remember smiling and wishing I had been his wedding photographer too.
So back into the near past – so when Brent asked me to photograph his wedding, I had a more layered approach to my initial reaction:
1. Increased heart rate mixed with excitement
2. Sweaty palms and anticipation
3. Butterflies in lieu of a queasy stomach
Moral of this particular story: Strong fear of doing something usually means you'll put more heart into it and do it to the best of your ability.
So given my newly acquired confidence, we've developed a rate sheet specifically for weddings. Again we're reasonably priced because we want to be accessible to everyone looking for a photographer. You can download our rate sheet here: Dale+Joy Wedding Price List
Brent+Kanina loved their photos and that makes me very happy.
As long as I've been a photographer, the mere idea of shooting weddings has terrified me. There are probably many reasons why but I think the main one has been not wanting to mess up. After all there are at least two very important people – the bride and groom – counting on you to record and produce beautiful keepsakes that will be passed on generation-to-generation. What a spectacularly huge task :o
So throughout the years, whenever I was approached to shoot a wedding, I'd react physiologically:
1. Increased heart rate
2. Sweaty palms
3. Queasy stomach
I guess I almost developed a phobia. So fast forward a few years. One of my awesome bff Brent asks me to shoot his wedding. Well the physiological reactions had a new layer to them.
Let me explain.
A friend and former colleague of mine told me that at least once a year he takes out his wedding photos intent on organizing them. But each year, he stops, shakes his head in disappointment and puts them away.
He told me he'd wished that I had been the photographer for his wedding. I remember smiling and wishing I had been his wedding photographer too.
So back into the near past – so when Brent asked me to photograph his wedding, I had a more layered approach to my initial reaction:
1. Increased heart rate mixed with excitement
2. Sweaty palms and anticipation
3. Butterflies in lieu of a queasy stomach
Moral of this particular story: Strong fear of doing something usually means you'll put more heart into it and do it to the best of your ability.
So given my newly acquired confidence, we've developed a rate sheet specifically for weddings. Again we're reasonably priced because we want to be accessible to everyone looking for a photographer. You can download our rate sheet here: Dale+Joy Wedding Price List
Brent+Kanina loved their photos and that makes me very happy.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Rebecca
August 19, 2009
We're working on our second session for a regional project. This lovely lady is Rebecca Baas. We did a preliminary session this evening to test out the lighting conditions. We'll be getting together again Saturday afternoon to hopefully shoot some images that are sun filled – crossing our fingers. It's been raining A LOT!!
We're working on our second session for a regional project. This lovely lady is Rebecca Baas. We did a preliminary session this evening to test out the lighting conditions. We'll be getting together again Saturday afternoon to hopefully shoot some images that are sun filled – crossing our fingers. It's been raining A LOT!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Sweet Pea
August 11, 2009
Little munchkin stopped in for a visit yesterday. Naturally, we had to get some photos of him because he's just too adorable. Cole just came back from a week-long trip with his Nanny aka grandmother. I asked him to give me a big smile and he sweetly obliged. He looks a little mischievous :)
Little munchkin stopped in for a visit yesterday. Naturally, we had to get some photos of him because he's just too adorable. Cole just came back from a week-long trip with his Nanny aka grandmother. I asked him to give me a big smile and he sweetly obliged. He looks a little mischievous :)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Agnes
August 6, 2009
Elder Agnes Hardy has been wanting portraits for awhile now and we finally got a chance yesterday. Her regalia is gorgeous and we had a lot of fun. We took advantage of the cloud cover which provided some really great soft light.
Elder Agnes Hardy has been wanting portraits for awhile now and we finally got a chance yesterday. Her regalia is gorgeous and we had a lot of fun. We took advantage of the cloud cover which provided some really great soft light.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Brent+Kanina in Black & White
July 20, 2009
Brent and Kanina also exchanged vows during a traditional ceremony July 13. It was a lovely intimate event with just a handful of friends and family present. Below you'll find a few images from that day.
Brent and Kanina also exchanged vows during a traditional ceremony July 13. It was a lovely intimate event with just a handful of friends and family present. Below you'll find a few images from that day.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Our Website is Launched!
July 17, 2009
Our website – daleplusjoy.ca – is up and ready for viewing. We invite you to take a few moments and visit. If you're perusing our Folios, you can view our images bigger simply by clicking on your choice and clicking again to return to the automated slide show. Joy worked super hard getting it all working and I think she did a beautiful job.
And please don't be shy, feel free to send us your comments. We'd love hear from you.
Our website – daleplusjoy.ca – is up and ready for viewing. We invite you to take a few moments and visit. If you're perusing our Folios, you can view our images bigger simply by clicking on your choice and clicking again to return to the automated slide show. Joy worked super hard getting it all working and I think she did a beautiful job.
And please don't be shy, feel free to send us your comments. We'd love hear from you.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
My Baby Sister
July 16, 2009
Since Melanie was a baby, she's always had the ability to look sad even when she's not. She was adorable as a child. She had super chubby cheeks and a contagious smile. Mel is still a beauty and she still looks sad when she doesn't smile.
Since Melanie was a baby, she's always had the ability to look sad even when she's not. She was adorable as a child. She had super chubby cheeks and a contagious smile. Mel is still a beauty and she still looks sad when she doesn't smile.
Monday, July 13, 2009
... and just a little more fun
July 13, 2009
We had fun with lil' Cole this evening. He's a bundle of energy and rarely stands still. We love him so much :)
We had fun with lil' Cole this evening. He's a bundle of energy and rarely stands still. We love him so much :)
Having Fun with our new 'Alien Bees'
July 13, 2009
We finally got our long anticipated studio lighting kit, so naturally we had to test them. Darion, my nephew kindly agreed to model for us and didn't complain once despite the blazing hot sun buffeting our back yard.
And we LOVE our Alien Bees!
We finally got our long anticipated studio lighting kit, so naturally we had to test them. Darion, my nephew kindly agreed to model for us and didn't complain once despite the blazing hot sun buffeting our back yard.
And we LOVE our Alien Bees!
Traditional Vows
July 13, 2009
Brent+Kanina also honoured their roots through a traditional wedding ceremony this morning. The couple rose early for the occasion and exchanged promises to each other and their respective parents-in-law. The gathering was intimate and extremely peaceful.
Brent+Kanina also honoured their roots through a traditional wedding ceremony this morning. The couple rose early for the occasion and exchanged promises to each other and their respective parents-in-law. The gathering was intimate and extremely peaceful.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Happy Birthday Canada!
July 1, 2009
Can't believe it's that time of year AGAIN! I think Canada – born out of colonialism – is now 142 years old, but we all know Turtle Island has been home to Indigenous Peoples since time began ... but Happy Birthday anyway.
We like fireworks cuz they have pretty colours. As with all the images we post here, just click them to view them bigger.
Can't believe it's that time of year AGAIN! I think Canada – born out of colonialism – is now 142 years old, but we all know Turtle Island has been home to Indigenous Peoples since time began ... but Happy Birthday anyway.
We like fireworks cuz they have pretty colours. As with all the images we post here, just click them to view them bigger.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Good Medicine
June 23, 2009
We had the supreme pleasure of shooting the first annual Summer Solstice Pe-Anihshininiimok Celebration – Come Speak your Language sponsored by Kwayaciiwin Educational Resource Centre. It was a two-day event held near Sioux Lookout that gave local school children a chance to learn some traditional Aboriginal games as well as learn some words in Oji-Cree.
The event also included a storytelling competition and gave adults a chance to relax and take part in some amazingly funny square-dancing and jigging.
William Dumas, executive director of Northern Nishnawbe Education Council said happy events create 'good medicine' that help all people.
We definitely had a blast!
We had the supreme pleasure of shooting the first annual Summer Solstice Pe-Anihshininiimok Celebration – Come Speak your Language sponsored by Kwayaciiwin Educational Resource Centre. It was a two-day event held near Sioux Lookout that gave local school children a chance to learn some traditional Aboriginal games as well as learn some words in Oji-Cree.
The event also included a storytelling competition and gave adults a chance to relax and take part in some amazingly funny square-dancing and jigging.
William Dumas, executive director of Northern Nishnawbe Education Council said happy events create 'good medicine' that help all people.
We definitely had a blast!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Being Thankful
June 20, 2009
This is Logan, one of my three children. He's introspective, quiet, has a hunched walk – typical of any young teenager – and laughs easily.
Recently members of our extended family have been facing some tremendous hurdles and our hearts goes out to them. But I think it's in those moments that you truly realize how important family really is. We're grateful my grandparents instilled a strong sense of family in us.
Beyond my small immediate family are cousins, aunts and uncles – who take care of each other and gather together when one of us is wounded or taken. It really is a remarkable feat in a world focused on self.
This is Logan, one of my three children. He's introspective, quiet, has a hunched walk – typical of any young teenager – and laughs easily.Recently members of our extended family have been facing some tremendous hurdles and our hearts goes out to them. But I think it's in those moments that you truly realize how important family really is. We're grateful my grandparents instilled a strong sense of family in us.
Beyond my small immediate family are cousins, aunts and uncles – who take care of each other and gather together when one of us is wounded or taken. It really is a remarkable feat in a world focused on self.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Brent + Kanina
June 13, 2009
Brent and Kanina will be getting married July 11 under the canopy of evergreens that surround her parent's home. The location is beautiful and we're honoured our favourite, fun-loving couple is trusting us to take care of their photography. We're super psyched and ordering new equipment to ensure they love each image.
Brent and Kanina will be getting married July 11 under the canopy of evergreens that surround her parent's home. The location is beautiful and we're honoured our favourite, fun-loving couple is trusting us to take care of their photography. We're super psyched and ordering new equipment to ensure they love each image.
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