Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year
2011-12-19
Photo of the Week 2011-12-19
Clark Clan - Christmas 2011This past weekend it was time for the 2011 Clark Clan Christmas get together at my sister-in-laws. As with most family functions these days, it is difficult to get everyone in the family in the same spot at the same time. Nonetheless, a number of my wife's family gathered to share some seasonal cheer.
An idea to take the opportunity and get a group shot of everyone with Audrey, the matriarch, grew into setting up a backdrop for a "silly or serious" portrait session for anyone who wanted to get in front of my lens. I thought there might be a little more silliness but a few faced the strobes for impromptu portraits and I was able to get a great shot of everyone who was still around after dinner.
One of those who wanted a serious portrait was by brother-in-law Bill. He'll be retiring from the Toronto Fire Department next year and wanted a formal portrait of him in his uniform. I was glad to oblige and he was quite willing to cooperate as I tried out different lighting setups in the rather tight quarters of the basement where I had set up a temporary studio.
Portrait of the Chief
Wendy dropped by, as she usually does to say hi and wish everyone well. Lynn told her she had to come downstairs to have a portrait made to show off her festive hair style.
Wendy
... and Jessica was there again this year. Who can resist the little ones this time of year. Once she warmed up to me she played to the camera.
Jessica's Eyes
DJE
2011-12-12
Photo of the Week 2011-12-12
winter's advancing graspWith temperatures of -6*C at 7:00 am as we set out for a local conservation area, it felt more like winter than any day so far.
We decided to check out the west side of Mountsberg Reservoir in the hour or so before the gates opened. Wandering the trails as sun rose in the sky, I came across this scene and knew it had potential for an image. I moved around to examine different vantage points to get the best composition. Although I wish I could have placed the rock more off-centre in the frame, I think this works well with the cat tails in the foreground grabbing the viewers attention.
I particularly liked how the ice appears to be moving out from the shore to grasp the rock and envelop the open waters.
DJE
2011-12-05
Photo of the Week 2011-12-05
after the frost
On Saturday morning the first hoar frost of the season made for some great photo opportunities while hiking the Speed River Trail west of Guelph. I didn't end up hiking any significant distance but it did take me a few hours because of all the time I spent stopping to capture the landscape painted with a sparkling layer of ice crystals.
All of the images with the frost aside, my favourite from the outing came on the return trek to the vehicle. I was working hard to find images after the frost was lost to the growing warmth of the morning. Then I noticed the chaotic patterns of the wet golden grass in sunlight ....
DJE
On Saturday morning the first hoar frost of the season made for some great photo opportunities while hiking the Speed River Trail west of Guelph. I didn't end up hiking any significant distance but it did take me a few hours because of all the time I spent stopping to capture the landscape painted with a sparkling layer of ice crystals.
All of the images with the frost aside, my favourite from the outing came on the return trek to the vehicle. I was working hard to find images after the frost was lost to the growing warmth of the morning. Then I noticed the chaotic patterns of the wet golden grass in sunlight ....
DJE
2011-11-27
Photo(graphy) of the Week 2011-11-28
This past Saturday, November 26, I had the privilege of working with a group of local volunteers trying to make a small difference in the lives of those in our local community.
Lead by my good friend and fellow photographer, Karen Brodie, the Help Portrait - Guelph event was held at Community Living Guelph Wellington on Saturday. A bunch of volunteers rocked the CLGW/ARC house taking portraits of those who would not normally have access or choose to have professional quality portraits taken. The event was sponsored by the Guelph Photographers Guild, a local group I have been involved with since it's inception.
All of the patrons received 2 5x7 printed portraits with a frame and DVD with all images taken of them so they could later print whatever they wanted. With 4 portrait stations and supporting make-up, editing and printing teams, over 100 patrons were photographed, some including their family members, friends, support workers and whoever else they wanted in the shot. Set-up began Friday night and the event ran Saturday from 9:00 am through to tear-down sometime around 5:00 pm.
Testing the setup Friday night ...
test one ..... test two
... three ....Four!
... OK I think we've got it ! Now we just need to go home, rest and get ready to rock !
Images from the event are all on a hard drive (or two I hope) somewhere and will be provided to all those involved as model releases were obtained for use of the images by the photographers ... for now all I have are a few images that were not erased form the rotating set of memory cards that my team were using. I'm anxious to get the images on disc so I can see how all of mine turned out. There wasn't much time to critically evaluate the results of my efforts at the time ... of course this was not about me the photographer, it was about much more.
A couple of samples from late in the day. The rest I have to wait for.
JR
Jim
My team members, and what a great bunch - thanks (cw form bottom left) Paul, Andrew, Dave, Milton, Mike and me.
The whole volunteer group
Local media coverage
DJE
Lead by my good friend and fellow photographer, Karen Brodie, the Help Portrait - Guelph event was held at Community Living Guelph Wellington on Saturday. A bunch of volunteers rocked the CLGW/ARC house taking portraits of those who would not normally have access or choose to have professional quality portraits taken. The event was sponsored by the Guelph Photographers Guild, a local group I have been involved with since it's inception.
All of the patrons received 2 5x7 printed portraits with a frame and DVD with all images taken of them so they could later print whatever they wanted. With 4 portrait stations and supporting make-up, editing and printing teams, over 100 patrons were photographed, some including their family members, friends, support workers and whoever else they wanted in the shot. Set-up began Friday night and the event ran Saturday from 9:00 am through to tear-down sometime around 5:00 pm.
Testing the setup Friday night ...
test one ..... test two
... three ....Four!
... OK I think we've got it ! Now we just need to go home, rest and get ready to rock !
Images from the event are all on a hard drive (or two I hope) somewhere and will be provided to all those involved as model releases were obtained for use of the images by the photographers ... for now all I have are a few images that were not erased form the rotating set of memory cards that my team were using. I'm anxious to get the images on disc so I can see how all of mine turned out. There wasn't much time to critically evaluate the results of my efforts at the time ... of course this was not about me the photographer, it was about much more.
A couple of samples from late in the day. The rest I have to wait for.
JR
Jim
My team members, and what a great bunch - thanks (cw form bottom left) Paul, Andrew, Dave, Milton, Mike and me.
The whole volunteer group
Local media coverage
DJE
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