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Time to get fresh!

Sunday, July 12, 2009 Posted in News, Photography, Products & Services

My oh my, how time does fly! It seems as if it were just yesterday that I was laying down flooring, painting, moving furniture and getting ready for the grand opening of the Union Photography Gallery, here in Downtown Toronto. In reality, it has been one full year since I signed the lease on my space and things have been moving at warp speed ever since! Of course, none of this would have even been possible without the support of my amazing couples, friends and family. You have been the main pillar of support for me!

Recently, I had been thinking of how I could improve on my studio space as well as well freshen up my online presence in order keep fresh… But thinking is never enough, so in keeping with my “Just Do It!” mentality (which may also include a little bit of OCD), I went ahead with some renovations!

So after taking out a wall, repainting the entire studio from floor to ceiling, adding in some fancy trim, rebuilding the website and implementing a snazzy new blog, I am finally done! Take a look and tell me what you think!

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Now back to editing!

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The Big Gay Wedding – CN Tower, Toronto.

Monday, June 29, 2009 Posted in Photography, Products & Services, Wedding

This past weekend I had the opportunity to shoot the “Big Gay Wedding” which is an annual event that is organized by local radio station Proud FM. Shooting from atop of the world at one of Canada’s most famous landmarks, the CN Tower, was quite an experience and not only because of the panoramic vista!

Kathy & Keena were the first couple to walk the isle to be legally united, followed by a ceremony for Steven & Byron. The ever inspiring Brent Hawkes, was minister to the wedding and shared stories of what it was like to unite the first gay couples in Toronto, under the protective armor of a bullet proof vest while being flanked by bodyguards. Needless to say, things have changed quite a bit since then and I am extremely proud to be a citizen of a nation where equality and the right of marriage is granted to all couples, regardless of their orientation. Love has no boundaries.

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Both ceremonies were very boutique and intimate affairs, with close friends and family at hand to bear witness. It has to be said though, that even though these were smaller ceremonies, the room was absolutely filled with positive energy!

And here are some of the photos!

A big thanks goes out to Ryan and Erika of Rowell Photographer for inviting me out to this event and also to Proud FM for putting it on!

big gay wedding - toronto union photography

big gay wedding - toronto union photography

big gay wedding - toronto union photography

big gay wedding - toronto union photography

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Tara & Matt – Just For Fun – Toronto

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Posted in Photography, Portraits, Products & Services

Lifestyle Portraits, Just for Fun, or Just Because… Whatever you want to call this loosely defined session, they are a great way to capture some casual to semi-intimate shots of you and your beau while having a fun time!

Team the photos up with one of my fantastic Little Books or a Gallery Canvas Wrap and you have a complete package that makes for a great gift of keepsake.

For this particular session, Tara had organized it as a bit of a surprise for her awesome boyfriend Matt, as they didn’t have many good photos of themselves and really wanted something that they could cherish.

toronto lifestyle portrait shoot

We were able to wander around for a few hours, visiting a number of different sites so that we would have a decent variety of imagery by the end of the evening. One awesome find was this lovely (Well okay. It was rusting into oblivion!) classic Citron DS Wagon that was parked in a back alley. Now it may have looked really rough, but It was in running order, as it vanished by the morning… or maybe it was just towed.

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I had a great time with you both and I really hope that you love these photos as much as I do! They are some of my favorite lifestyle images.

For anyone that is interested, Lifestyle Portraits Sessions (store link) are available for $350, which includes 2 hours of my time, and images posted to my secure proofing site! Deal!

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New Guest Signing Albums!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Posted in News, Products & Services

I was absolutely ecstatic when the courier dropped off this little gem last week. These *new* Guest Signing Albums replace the matted version that I previously offered with a sleek and flush design that features 5 beautiful full page images paired with an adjacent signing areas.

guest signing album

This 7×10″ album is a fantastic alternative to traditional guest books and matted photo frames, as it gives you a heirloom that suits being displayed on your coffee table or book shelf. There is no way that these sexy and stylish albums would find their way into a storage closet!

There is enough room within this 7×10″ album for approximately 200 guests to sign with short personalized messages. It is highly recommended that you use fast drying gel pens (try them first!) to help prevent unwanted smudges. There are over 30 fabric and faux leather cover treatments to choose from, so there should be no problem in making your book suit your wedding decor or your personal style.

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Mini Albums!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Posted in News, Products & Services

Another fun new product that we are now offering is the Mini Album!

These exquisite 5×5 hand designed albums are available in a range of different cover materials including both fabrics and high quality faux leathers. All that you have to do is pick a cover material and choose 20 of your favorite photos. We will color enhance and crop each image as required and then hand assemble your album.

mini albums

Mini Albums make the perfect gift for those extra special people in your life!

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