Family Portrait Session

I first met Cindy & Russ last summer at a neighborhood BBQ. So Cindy called me up to see if I was able to come and do some family portraits for them and her extended family. Her sister was having a birthday, and all seven of the siblings were together. It was a bit of a shame that the weather prevented us from having the session outdoors, but Cindy’s home is huge and easily could accommodate the group of about 20 people. We did some big groups, small groups, individuals, and even some fun shots. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

Family Portrait Photography Onsite

Purkis family with the roadster.

I enjoy the fact that I am able to take my ’show on the road’ so to speak. By that, I mean I like making portraits of people on location in settings or with things that are of significance to them. Aside from making the portrait more personal, it also tends to give the subject more comfort while doing what many consider to be an uncomfortable thing (having photos done). So such was the case with the Purkis familiy Who wanted a portrait done with the car that was just finished being built. Mrs. Purkis planned this event ahead of time, knowing that while her family was all together it would be a great time to have their portraits taken. Her son, his wife and their 2 kids are now living out East, and her other son is in Calgary. So having them all together again will be a rare event. I know my 5 Aunts and Uncles on my Dad’s side of the family make jokes that the next time they are all together again there will only be 4 of them. It is easy enough to stay in touch via the web and telephone, but actually getting the family together in person is a precious event.

Graduation Photography

A great location for photography

I was shooting in Vegreville this past week for Jessica and her family, in celebration of her graduation. The location she chose was excellent. The parkland surrounding the giant egg in Vegreville has many different features, from pedestrian bridges and creeks, to rail cars and lakes. Her are some of the images from the portrait session.

It is official!

We got the parts! Jessica and I will be in the commercial about fire preparedness. So today I got to meet my “wife” at least on the set. Annette came over so I could take a quick “family portrait” to have on the set for added realizim in the commercial. I whipped this off in about 10 minutes. I was triggering the camera via a wireless remote which I am holding behind Annettes back. Why is it that I cant seem to get this good of a shot of my real family when I try this? Maybe I will have to try again.

Photoshop editing skills

I just realized that I forgot to post this image to my blog. This was the photograph I made and sent out as Christmas cards this year. I have set the bar to a new height for our family cards again though. Now what can I do for next year. I have some ideas….wait and see.
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