Phalen + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
Most of my recent mini sessions have been anywhere from 4 to 8 people, but it was just Phalen and her two children this time around. It’s amazing how each time I do a session at the Tree Farm, I find new spots each and every time.
Courtney + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
My first round of mini sessions at the Tree Farm were such a hit, that I opened up another date, that also filled up fast. Courtney and her family were one of those families to book a session. Anytime you get to photograph four generations of a family, you know it will be a good day. All four ladies looked amazing, and we all had a great time walking around capturing photos that will be passed down to future generations.
Courtney + Braden Wedding - Stepstone Centre
One of my last weddings of the year took place earlier this month with Courtney and Braden. It was at, what I think, is one of the best spots in town, Stepstone Centre. The last time I had shot a wedding there was around 5 years ago. So I was very excited to do so again.
Rebecca + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
My last session of the day was with Rebecca and her family. Just like with the rest of the families, they were so great in front of the camera. The sun was already a bit lower in the sky, so the lighting was getting really flattering for a lot of the photos. The Tree Farm is such a nice place to walk around and take photos. You can go from towering trees as a backdrop to a secluded trail. The possibilities are endless. I may just have to book some more sessions here before Fall is over!
Cassandra + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
One of my last sessions of the day was with Cassandra and her family. I actually went to high school with her and her brother Jayden, so it was great to spend some time with her family. They were very laid back which made for such natural looking photos. Going in to mini sessions there is always a part of me that worries about getting enough photos, but I have yet to have a problem with it. It’s easy to do when you have a family like Cassandra’s to work with!
Kahla + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
My mini session with Kahla was another very spontaneous one, mainly because of her two boys. I love photographing kids though, because they are always just so full of energy, and there are so many opportunities for candid moments. As you can see from the photos below, I captured a few of those.
Jill + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
The best thing about portrait sessions, is meeting new families. Case in point this past weekend. I met a few different families during my mini session day. Jill and her family were one of those. They were such a pleasure to photograph. We actually covered a lot of ground in just 30 minutes, but in no way did it feel rushed.
Helen + Family Mini Session - Tree Farm
It was a busy Sunday full of mini sessions at the Tree Farm in Thunder Bay. My first session of the day was with a very talented local artist Helen and her family. I’ve done product photos her before, but this was my first time photographing her with her family. I was super excited to do so.
Jaclyn + Family Mini Session - Centennial Park
It’s been a super busy month so far with mini sessions on the weekends here and there. I had another super fun one with Jaclyn and her family. There was a threat of rain for the day, but it ended up being absolutely perfect weather, cloudy and a bit misty.
Danielle + Family Mini Session - Centennial Park
My first of many mini portrait sessions to come over the next month or so took place earlier today with Danielle and her amazing family at Centennial Park. It had been a while since she last had portraits taken of her family and their parents were in town, so it was perfect timing.
Jennifer + Carmine Wedding
One of my last weddings of the year took place at Valhalla Inn with Jennifer and Carmine. I was so excited to spend a day with such a beautiful and kind couple, and also the rest of their family and friends. The good thing about the times we are in now, is that weddings have no choice but to be smaller and much more intimate. I really do enjoy smaller weddings, I almost feel like I’m part of the family. My day started with the getting ready shots. It was a nice way to ease into the wedding day.
Eden + Chris Family Portraits - Kakabeka Falls
I’ve lost track how many times I have photographed Eden and Chris, but each time I do, it’s even better than the last. Add in the fact that they now have an absolutely beautiful house in Kakabeka Falls, which is simply amazing. Their son Orson, just keeps getting bigger and bigger. He pretty much dictated the whole session, which I’m completely fine with.
Westfort Productions BTS at Crown and Birch
Westfort Productions asked me to tag along on one of their recent video shoots for some behind the scenes. This time around it was at a local furniture company called Crown and Birch. They were filming some social media content for them and I was there to capture them in action.
Devin + Mitchell Wedding - Shebandowan Lake
Devin and Mitchell got married earlier this month at their camp on Shebandowan Lake. Even though a few of my weddings have been postponed until next year, I was thankful to be able to still shoot theirs. It was a small and intimate outdoor wedding. Luckily, the weather cooperated, although, it would have been nice if it was a little cooler! The location was Devin’s camp on Shebandowan Lake which is an absolutely gorgeous setting.
Busking from the Backyard
With almost all of the larger outdoor festivals and events being cancelled, I was super excited to hear an intimate backyard live stream being put on by The Bay Street Bastards. I knew I had to be a part of it, so I reached out to the organizer, Kontrol Media Studios to see if they need some coverage of the event. They said yes. :)
Fat Guys Auto Parts - Virtual Car Show
I had the pleasure of helping out with an amazing event for Fat Guys Auto Parts. I was asked if I wanted to drive around all day, visiting peoples homes, and photographing their vintage cars. There was never any possibility that I would say no. After all, one of my favourite things to do is photograph cars of anytime, let along vintage ones. I have sorely missed the outdoor car shows that usually take place in the summer, so I was so excited to take part in this event.
Callie Studio Headshots
Callie reached out to me for some updated headshots for her acting portfolio. She ended up going with my very popular 30 minute session. We used a couple different backdrops and lighting setups, and ended up getting a good range of poses. She was so great to work with and I know these photos will definitely help her out!
Lisa + Joel Backyard Wedding
My first wedding of the year was just as beautiful as I hoped it would be. Lisa and Joel decided to have a backyard wedding with just a few of their closest friends and family. As much as I enjoy shooting large weddings, it’s these intimate ones that really resonate with me. Before we arrived at the backyard ceremony, we started the short day at Seaman Park, right by boulevard lake. That’s the where the first look and the formal portraits took place.
Jordan Graduation Session
It feels really good to be starting up photo sessions again. I know things aren’t completely back to normal, but at least it’s something! One of my first official shoots back was my recent one with Jordan and her family for some graduation photos. I also shouldn’t forget Trixie, who was often the star of the show most of the time.
Bohemian Queen - Featuring Jeans ‘n Classics
A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful event put on by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Michael Shotton and the Jeans ’n Classics band teamed up with the TBSO to rock you with this high-energy tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. It was a packed house, and when I wasn’t photographing the event, I was sitting back and taking in the amazing performance.