Happy Anniversary to ME!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Photography by Michele

23 years ago today I registered my business name.  I was still working full time as an  photographer with Bristol aerospace.  That was the job of my dreams!   (I was laid off in 1994)  It’s been  great and sometimes challenging 23 years, but I wouldn’t change a minute.   I’ve never really celebrated that fact that I’m in business.  So it’s time that I do.  My studio is part of outworks gallery, a collective of artist who share 5000 sq feet of space.  The studio is about 2400 sq ft. This way it’s  affordable to have an awesome space in a desirable area.   In Winnipeg, we have First Friday’s in the exchange.  Artist open their studios for the general public.  Here’s the link as to what’s on for Sept 6

http://www.firstfridayswinnipeg.org/uploads/4/6/2/3/4623182/sept.6_guide_first_fridays.pdf

I’ve decided to take it a step further and have a celebration, so I hope you will join me!

Invitation for open house

Invitation for open house

Do something you love and you never work a day in your life! 

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11 going on ?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Photography by Michele

I had the pleasure of photographing a 11 year old girl who wants to be a model.   She came to my studio with her older brother.    I think she’s beautiful and  looks like Cameron Diaz !   _MG_1437 _MG_1438 _MG_1448 _MG_1466 _MG_1478 _MG_1499 _MG_1512 _MG_1521 _MG_1550 _MG_1564

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Lunch with a June bug…

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Photography by Michele

Summer time would not be complete with going for lunch with friends.

June is a talented artist who also created my logo.  We met at Women Business Owners of Manitoba and became friends.  You have to check out her web site   http://junebugdesign.ca/

We decided to go for lunch and check out a art gallery in the exchange district of Winnipeg.

I’ve been to Shawarma Khan a few times. Owned by Obby Khan a Winnipeg Blue Bomber.  It’s great fresh  food, and I love it!   June and I were chatting about blogging, and artist blocks.   I thought, why don’t I do more photography of just everyday life as a photographer.  I’m always taking photos with  my iphone, so why not share more.  Can you guess what the close up is?  Maybe there is a sideline business of food art!?obby knanShawarma Khan Restaurant
Obby Khan with meat beet juice art

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Coming to the market soon….

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Photography by Michele

01I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful home for a Marion Dawson – Sutton Group Kilkenny Real Estate, Winnipeg, Mb.  The first time I saw the backyard my jaw dropped!  I didn’t know Wpg had such gorgeous yards.  Maybe my numbers will come up in the lotto as I just love the backyard! 

 

 
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eyes vs the camera lens

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Photography by Michele

On June 6 I had my eyes lasered to correct my vision. Kind of a scary procedure considering what I do for a living.  I’ve been thinking about it for the past 3 years, and finally got the courage to go ahead with it!   I’ve worn glasses most of my life.  As a kid I can remember hiding them in the garden and saying I lost them….LOL    There are many places you can go for this procedure, but I wanted the best.  Dr. Michael Wiens of image Laser eye centre is the top dog in Winnipeg.  I know 3 people who have had the procedure and are thrilled about the results!    I’m excited that my normal range is crystal clear at the moment, and over the next little while my distance and close up will improve 🙂

I’ve always known how precious our eyes are and no camera lens can replicate the detail we can see.  Which is why HDR is so popular.

What is HDR you ask?

It stands for High Dynamic Range.

We can see detail in shadows and highlights.  Camera lens do not have the range our eyes do.   Which is why your photos never look as good as you remember!  But with the beauty of photoshop you can create wondering images the way they were meant to be seen!

This is properly exposed for the outside, the interior goes completely dark.3 This is properly exposed for the interior, the outside is overexposed….1 The is how we actually see, but the camera lens can not capture the full range of highlights and shadows.   With photoshop we can merge different images to see the full range just like how we “see” it.   Nice to see  beyond the glare of glass in a photo, and proof your eyes are the BEST lens 🙂 2

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Business Portraits

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Photography by Michele

I thought I’d share a couple of business portraits that I’ve done this week.   Real estate agents usually put there image on their business card.  So they need to look professional, friendly and approachable.

Meet Savanna…Century 21 Carrie.com newest real estate agent!   Savanna_9933rt2 Kate + Amid will make a awesome team for Century 21 Carrie.com!  _MG_9826_croped copy _MG_9858_crop copy

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real estate agent vs professional photographer

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Photography by Michele

A friend of mine just listed her beautiful home. The real estate agent took the photos on the left. Needless to say I was NOT impressed with the quality of any of them.  You couldn’t see the whole room and really lost the feeling of some great features.   Like the pocket doors in the dining room, and the view.  If you were purchasing a home, wouldn’t you want to see the whole room?   

When it comes to photography, why don’t real estate agents hire a professional?

 

 

kitchen dinning room family room

 

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Theatre/Dancing Portraits Winnipeg

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Photography by Michele

I had the pleasure of Photographing Allison this week.   It was a frantic call from her father requiring professional photographs with a very quick turn around.

Allison was auditioning for a dancing role in a upcoming movie filmed in Winnipeg.  Professional photographs would surely make a lasting impression!  I took many photographs as young girls and women in general are always so critical of how they look.   We narrowed it down to these three.  They are similar but different. Which one do you like?

I’m not sure which one she picked to submit for the audition, but sure wish her the best of luck.  We hope to see her on the big screen !!!Allison  This one is my favourite!!!!

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Photography by Michele

I put an advertisement in the Winnipeg Free Press this past Saturday.

Photography by Michele will be destroying  negatives from 1987- present.  If you would like to purchase your negatives, please contact by May 1, 2013.

A former student of mine told me I should “make” something with them.   Now I’m creative but have to admit not very crafty!   I did what any inquisitive mind would do, I searched google.  I was kind of amazed at what I saw……  2 3 4 5 images imgres 1

Very Cool ideas!!!!

I have a few 35 mm negatives (which is shown in the photos)  Most of the negatives I have (15 boxes of them) are 120mm taken with a hasselblad!  So today is EARTH DAY and I hate to see all these negatives in the landfill.  I don’t think I have the right to just give negatives to  crafters to create jewelry and lamps….. or do I?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!   Maybe I’ll just have a  big bonfire……

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Photographing Interiors

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Photography by Michele

I really enjoy photographing architecture, especially interiors. Your not so dependant on the weather.  I’ve photographed many hotels and business and   I’ve done some work for real estate agents in the past.  I’d like to introduce Marion Dawson, Winnipeg’s newest real estate agent with Sutton Group – Kilkenny.  I photographed her first listing!

She requested that images  be in HDR (high dynamic range) .  I think they look pretty awesome, and really show off this cute little house.

Click the following URL to see the listing:
http://KeystoneMatrix.ca/DE.asp?k=370920XC2S0&p=DE-17218348-770

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