Driving North

I’m almost finished with a group of doctors I’ve been photographing for a publication. I had to drive to Selkirk to capture the “small town” doctor this time. Dr. Margaret Speer was very gracious when having her photo taken.  I got the impression she didn’t exactly enjoy having her photo taken and was glad when it was over.  After the shoot I stopped into a friends home and she had the  most amazing frost on her windows…I couldn’t resist taking a few photos!

Frost on Window with sun setting in the background

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Winnipeg’s Santa Clause Parade.

Nov 17 was Winnipeg’s 103rd Santa Clause Parade.  There was a few activities in and around downtown.  Camerata Nova performed inside the hydro building.  Manitoba Hydro gave out hot chocolate and sugar cookies for everyone!  It was a honor to meet the grand master Desiree Scott, who won bronze in the 2012 Olympics on the women’s soccer team! I must say her metal was heavy! I rubbed it for good luck 🙂  

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Memorial Square Dancers

Memorial Square Dancers.

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Memorial Square Dancers

Manitoba Mining & Minerals Convention is being held in Winnipeg, the welcoming reception showcased some amazing aboriginal dancers.  They call themselves  “Sagkeeng Elders of the past Memorial Square Dancers”

Sagkeeng Elders of the past Memorial Square Dancers

   They literally tap danced the taps right off their shoes tonight!

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Scotia Bank You Rock Tour!

Great Business gives back to their employees.  The business of banking is big business,  and Scotia bank really know’s how to to say thanks. Honoring the best of the best for Shared Services Group  of Scotia bank.  In 2012 the SSG launched a new top team program with clearly defined categories that are aligned to the Bank’s strategic priorities.

This fun evening was held at the Raddisson Hotel in Downtown Winnipeg. The “rock” theme included a photo booth.   Guests dressed up with  funky glasses and hats blow up instruments, and of course feather boas!    The  fabulous dinner had an opening act of spinach salad with blueberries & roasted almonds.  The headliner was breast of chicken with a mushroom Dijon and white wine sauce served with a grilled portobello mushroom, roasted baby potatoes and vegetables.   For the Encore there was lemon Meringue Martini. Can you say YUMMY!!! 

I sat with the organizer of the event from Toronto and she claims that Winnipeg has the “friendliest” people in all of Canada!!!

It was a fabulous evening, and I must say the folks who work at Scotia bank really do know how to ROCK!  

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Doctors Orders!

Photographing a Doctor is sure different than going to see one.  They actually are on time for their appointments!   I had the pleasure of meeting the local Dr.   in Ste. Anne Manitoba.   One of a few I’m photographing for a magazine.

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Hello world!

Welcome to  my very first blog!  I’ve been taking photographs since I can remember.  Developed my first b/w print when I was 13 years old.  I remember the little hairs on the back of my neck stood up and I was hooked!   I started my business Photography by Michele in 1990, while working as a photographer with Bristol Aerospace and have been loving my career ever since.

I’m reinventing my business with a new web site, logo and blog!  It’s a lot to do, but I’m up for the challenge and really need to jump on this social media band wagon.  The new logo designed is in the works by the fabulous June bug designs.  I can’t wait to see what she comes up with.

The sad thing about starting a new blog is I’ve already had an amazing career and can’t imagine what the future will bring.  I really feel like I’ve “peaked” as I’ve been at this a while.   Over the years I’ve shot for many magazines, some are no longer being published which is kind of sad.  Winnipeg Homes and Life Styles and Manitoba Business Magazine are two which have long closed it’s door on the publishing world. I was lucky enough to have the cover shot on both as their last issues.    Winnipeg Women, Ciao, Where Winnipeg,  and Women Business Owners of Manitoba  are still printing and magazines that I’ve worked for in the past. I’ve even had a cover on Military Technology!  Over the years there have been many business, weddings, families, children, and newborn portraits.  Shooting for the provincial government I’ve covered my share of news events, ceremonies, and dignitaries coming to our great city of Winnipeg. The Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Queen of England twice!

Starting a blog after all these accomplishments is a little scary as I hope I have something to peak your interest, who know’s maybe the best is yet to come 🙂

Michele

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