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Derelicte 10 - Black Pirates Pub

Patrick Chondon January 28, 2018

I was so excited once I realized I would be able to help photograph Derelicte 10. I had only attended once before, a couple years ago, and I had so much fun then. The thing I like most about Derelicte is that it's just so ... random. There are so many talented designers in this city and it's the one night of the year they get to showcase their amazing work. Not to mention, the musical talent a well, which is just as diverse. 

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In Event Tags derelicte, fashion, show, black pirates pub, runway, models
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St. Benard Kindergarten Information Session

Patrick Chondon January 28, 2018

This past Thursday saw St. Benard School host an kindergarten information session. It was a last minute booking for me, but luckily I was able to accept it. I didn't know much going in but once I got there, I soon realized there was going to be approximately 400 people there. My job for the next hour was to simply capture candids of the attendees, the booths and the speakers. It was right up my alley and my favourite type of photography. 

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In Event Tags kindergarten, school, elementary, catholic, children, information, parents
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Looking Back On My 2017 Events

Patrick Chondon January 15, 2018

I recently posted my favourite wedding photos of 2017 which was a great way for me to look back and really see what I captured, and also what I can improve upon. Then it dawned on me that I covered a lot of events throughout the year too. So it was a no brainer to select a few of my top photos from the numerous events I covered. 

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In Event Tags events, highlights, 2017, thunder bay
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Darla + Family Portraits

Patrick Chondon January 2, 2018

This was my second session with Darla and her amazing family. It's always nice going into a family's home during the holidays and capturing some genuine moment. Especially when kids are involved, you never quite know what to expect. There was also a new addition to the family this year as you can see from the photos below. 

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In Portrait Tags darla, family, portraits, winter, christmas
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Leah + Family Studio Portraits

Patrick Chondon December 31, 2017

It has been an extremely cold couple weeks here in Thunder Bay, and it doesn't look to be getting any warmer soon. That means outdoor portrait session are not really possible. Luckily, I now have an indoor photo studio so I don't have to rely solely on outdoor portraits. Leah and her family decided to have a mini-session with me a few days ago and it turned out to be very fun. 

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In Portrait Tags leah, family, portraits, studio, winter, mother, father
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15 Favourite Wedding Photos of 2017

Patrick Chondon December 20, 2017

I hope it doesn't sound conceded when I say that it was extremely difficult to choose my favourite 15 wedding photos of 2017 because I had so many great ones. If anything, I think it speaks to just how many amazing weddings I was fortunate enough to photography. It obviously helped that each and ever wedding couple in 2017 was simply amazing. 

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In Wedding Tags wedding, top15, favourite, 2017
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Karyn + Family Portraits - Shipyard Road

Patrick Chondon December 11, 2017

This was my second time photographing Karyn and her family and it was just as fun as the first one, albeit a little colder this time around. Even though this was a winter session this time around, everyone had a great time. 

I decided to take them to a little spot just off Shipyard Road which I photographed once before. The only difference this time around was that it was a winter session so there was snow on the ground. We managed to get some good shots along the train tracks and on a one of the small ledges. There was a bit too much snow though, and I didn't want everyone trudging through it the entire session. 

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In Portrait Tags karyn, family, portraits, shipyard drive, winter
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Tricia + Darren Portraits - Mariner's Hall

Patrick Chondon December 11, 2017

I'm so lucky to be able to meet amazing couples and families each time a have a session. This time around I spent 30 minutes capturing some moments between Tricia and Darren. It was somewhat of a last minute session as Tricia's original photographer who they have been using for quite some time, wasn't available. Luckily, I had some spots open this weekend, and I'm so glad I did. 

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In Portrait Tags tricia, darren, portraits, marina, winter, mariners hall
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Anna + John Family Portraits - Marina

Patrick Chondon December 10, 2017

It was a quick and somewhat cold session with Anna, John and their two boys, but we managed to come away with some really good photos, despite the weather. Even Owen and Nolan were great and very patient. As with most sessions in the winter on cold days, I did my best to keep everyone moving, not staying in one spot too long, yet not rushing anything. It helped that Anna and her family were great models. It just goes to show you, that despite the winter weather, there is no excuse not get out there and get some photos done!

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In Portrait Tags anna, john, family, portraits, marina, winter, snow, kids
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Taylor + Grant Engagement - Tree Farm

Patrick Chondon December 5, 2017

What can I say about Taylor and Grant? They were such an awesome couple to photography. It was the perfect example of a beautiful couple in a beautiful location, which ended up being the Tree Farm. Even though the original plan was to wait for a fresh snowfall, we decided to do the session on one of the warmest December weekends I can remember. It was worth it though, because the resulting photos turned out great.

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In Portrait, Engagement Tags grant, taylor, engagement, session, tree farm, winter, portraits
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Craig + Dakota Portraits

Patrick Chondon November 29, 2017

It was my second mini session of the day in the new studio and I got to hang out with an amazing couple in Craig and Dakota who are expecting their first child very soon. So, they wanted to get a few maternity photos done before the baby arrived. Then, in about a month or so, we are going to get back together and do some family photos, which I'm super excited for. 

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In Portrait Tags craig, dakota, portraits, maternity, studio
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Desiree + Jonah Newborn Portraits

Patrick Chondon November 28, 2017

My first of two studio sessions this past Sunday was with Desiree and Jonah and their baby twins. It was only a 30 minute session so we worked fast, but it was so much fun and we came away with so many great photos. I'm so excited to finally have a proper studio where there is a lot more space to work with. Desiree and Jonah had some great outfits for both babies so it was just a matter of making sure they stayed still for a few moments here and there.

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In Portrait Tags desiree, jonah, portraits, newborn, babies, studio
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