It was so nice to meet and photograph Keren Taylor-Hughes. Keren is Winnipeg Harvest’s new executive director! Complete story in Winnipeg Sun.
Congratulations Keren!
2018 is just around the corner, less than 3 weeks away!
If you’re wondering how to incorporate this colour into your life it’s easy! I often find inspiration from nature. If it look’s great on a flower, I believe you can wear it or decorate with the same palette. Purple and Yellow are complimentary colours, and look awesome together.
This is my office. I’ve alway’s loved this colour and various shades of it. The inspiration of my office came from the vase that was a gift over 20 years ago. If you’re wondering what the heck that large print is….. it’s not a cheese grater. LOL It’s actually the afterburner of a CF-5 aircraft. I use to work as a in-house photographer at a aerospace company. The president at the time wanted me to create art work from plane parts. It was a challenge, but I remember it being so much fun. When I left the company in 1994 the 25″x25″ print was given to me. It has hung in my office ever since.
Now if you’re wondering how to incorporate this colour into clothing for your next family portrait session. Here are a few options.
If the Colour Violet is your favourite colour, You are gentle, a free spirit. Your feelings run deep. Deepest Needs: Emotional security and to create order and perfection in all area’s of your life. Including your spiritual life.
Yellow and purple together are very regal. Any of these combination’s would be a excellent choice for a family portrait in 2018 to honour Pantone Colour of the Year!
Meet Mariette, She love’s the colour purple! Mariette came to the studio because she just wanted to have a updated portrait of herself. I can relate, as I’ll be heading to the studio for a update myself soon!
I have my business portrait taken every two years. I want to keep it fresh with a new outfit. I don’t like having my portrait taken, so every two years is sometimes a struggle but I do it!
Jeff Stern knew it was time for a new portrait when a client wanted his business card but refused to take it. She claimed the card didn’t look like him and said he looked better than his photo! I have to agree with this client. Jeff realized 10 years had past since the last time he had a professional portrait taken! Although Jeff will updating his logo he wanted the same pose. I really look forward to seeing the new card soon.
So how long should you keep a portrait on your business card?
Fall is one of my favourite times of year. Nature gives you such a beautiful backdrop and if the wind stay’s away you can create beautiful portraits. St. Vital Park was such a beautiful setting for this portrait session. I love it when people agree to wear black for their portraits. The focus is on the face’s instead of the clothes. This family was great to work with and kid’s were so cute!
When kids strike a pose or act silly of course I take photos! Never know might get something hilarious….right? On this shoot I learnt about the DAB pose. It’s a football move, from Cam Newton who has been at the forefront of the spreading dab sensation since 2015. Ok so I’m a few years behind, but to my defence I don’t watch football. It’s still cute and I will use it for the next boy’s I photograph!
I sometimes can’t resist shooting a few action shots. Especially when kids are just being kids. It’s what make’s a photoshoot memorable and a little fun, as it show’s charactor and emotion. People being real, and interacting with one another. I think this could very easily be a series to hang vertically on a wall. I had so much fun photographing this fun loving family!
Do Not Copy appears on thousands of grad proofs. I get it, the companies want you to order. You may not realize that these companies only keep digital files for 2 years! After that they will provide you with a letter stating that you CAN copy!
It took me 4 hours to remove the words and logo from this grad portrait. The parents were thrilled with the results. They also have learnt a lesson for the next child that will graduate .
There are time’s when people don’t need to be looking at the camera and smiling. This is one of those tender moments. Lovely for a wall portrait and simply timeless. Black and White photography with professional lighting will never go out of style, which is good because I love it for family portraits!
I was so honoured to be a part of Julie + Eric’s special day. It’s hard to choose which images to showcase as I love them all! But I might be a little biased as this was a family wedding. The wedding took place at Notre Dame des Victoires / Lac La Biche Mission Alberta. It was established in 1853 and is a national historic site. I was born and raised in Calgary and have family all over and Alberta. Lac La Biche is where it all started.
Congratulations Julie + Eric on your special day. May these memories last you a lifetime
Photography by Michele 
Year in review-2017
Goodbye 2017!!!
You’ll be remembered as being one of my most challenging years, both personally and professionally. This year, the Manitoba Government closed down New’s Media including the photography dept. For almost 18 years I’ve been free-lancing under this dept. Incredible opportunity’s to photograph every walk of life, including royalty! It’s been a wonderful journey, beyond my wildest photographic dreams. I can’t wrap my head around these photoshoot’s being done with iPads, smart phones, and point and shoots, by whomever is on hand at the time. I’ve always believed it’s not the equipment it’s the person using it that create’s the image. It’s hard to believe that the PC government lacks the valve of photography from a trained professional. Is it just the sign of times? Is professional photography dead? I HOPE NOT! I still believe in good quality photography, Good lighting, posting, capuring emotion will NEVER go out of style, no matter what the medium! Smart phones have made photography fun, and although I don’t like selfie’s, I treasure the images of family and friends.
My year in review, is a mix of wedding, business portraits, family portraits and events. In studio and on location. It’s hard to pick 1 from every month, capturing love, life, and laughter!
some of my favourites
As we say goodbye to 2017. I plan on ringing in the new year with the hope 2018 will be a little kinder. I’d like to thank all of you who still believe in professional photography,
All the best in Love and Laughter, Happy New Year 2018!