Define: About

Enjoy this video to find out more about Twyla and Admire Studios!

Admire Studios is a mixed photography and graphic design business by Twyla Lapointe, with an on-location focus and artistic modern photography and design. Twyla, the proprietor, provides photographic and design services and products to many people: individuals, couples, families, and the corporate sector. All areas of Admire have competitive prices and high customer service and product standards.

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Twyla Lapointe, B.F.A. of Admire Studios offers:
Years of experience and education in graphic design and photography
A Licensed, Registered, and Insured Business
An Honours Degree in Fine Art, specializing in Photography
Multiple Mentors and Professional Development Courses
A passion for learning and entrepreneurship
A high standard of quality, timeliness, and value balanced with affordability for your photographic investment
A reassuring, amiable personality and excellent communication skills
A network of trusted partner businesses

Twyla Lapointe, B.F.A. of Admire Studios Photography provides quality, professional, and affordable on-location portraiture and Event photography, specializing in Family Sessions, Boudoir,and Engagement and Wedding Photography packages starting at $1200 for basic service. And don’t forget the trendy Trash the Dress!

Admire’s Design Studio also provides graphic design services: custom Wedding Invitations and Thank You Cards, and other design areas including graphic, logo, and web design for small businesses.

Defining Admire

Two of the definitions of the word “admire” are:
1. To regard with wonder or delight
2. To consider with an inspired heart

It is my dearest wish that the photography created by Admire Studios will be loved and admired, will create inspiration and pleasure for my clients. I firmly believe that photography is not just about producing products, but creating memories, and the photographer is a part of the process of memory creation in some of the most important situations in our lives. I choose to offer photography as an experience for my clients, as well as offering final images that I hope will be admired. I am also committed to a “no obnoxious fine print” policy with pricing, and flexibility in packages to ensure that my clients aren’t pigeonholed into anything they don’t want. ALL clients will receive a DVD of their images as part of their package – I believe that in the digital age, clients should expect nothing less from any professional photographer.

How can a person define their business? When looking for a job, a person offers a resume to a potential employer. Consider this blog and its contents as the cover letter for Admire Studios, and the website it’s resume: including an extensive portfolio and references from previous customers. If you are pleased with what you see, I would encourage you to contact me so we can meet in person for an interview.

Admire Studios is owned by myself, Twyla Lapointe (previously Twyla Toews), and it is my business and my passion. I truly enjoy my work and offer extensive experience in both the photographic and design fields.

I hope you enjoy this blog, a further way to define what Admire Studios means to the people who choose to develop a relationship with us.

Artist Biography

I come from a family whose members all have their own particular kind of artistic flair and I am no exception.

Growing up in a family of artists can sure give a person a unique perspective on life, and that’s my story. I learned that I don’t have to stay in the box – and Admire Studios, my artistic endeavor, is proof. Admire was born from my three loves – fine art, graphic design, and photography.
My designs, art, and photography are full of the vibrant color of life, and each design and photographic process I tackle is completely unique – a partnership with the people I’m working with or in tune with the timing of nature.
If what you’re looking for in life is something out of the ordinary, I’d love to be a part of that journey with inspiring art, personalized portraiture, and graphic design.

I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours degree with Distinction from the U of S in 2009. My portfolio has grown at a fast pace since 2007, when I began working in a professional capacity part time while in University. My photographic style is very personalized, and I am a bit of a chameleon when it comes to abilities in copying styles for both photography and design. I hope you like my work!

Training and Professional Development

I am proud of keeping up with current professional development classes in order to provide my clients with outstanding professional services.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree with Distinction from the U of S – 2009
Majored in Photography and Sculpture

Our OWN Workshop - February 2012
Three-day sharing workshop with professional photographers:
Jana Murphy (Kendall)
Allison Andria
Michelle Short-Stieb
Justina Gibson

Professional Photographers of Alberta/NAIT Conference 2011
Nathan Holritz of Photographer’s Edit
Jen Banks, SEO Expert
Brody Dezember, Wedding Photographer

Image Explorations
2009 – Scott Robert Lim
Also learned from:
Dane Sanders
2011 – Elizabeth Homan of Creative Images
Also learned from:
Jesh de Rox – creator of the Beloved Movement taught principles of photographic interactions with clients
Jen and Steve Bebb – recommended the ShootSac
Lance Sullivan of Concept Photography – helped me with principles of moody daytime/nighttime crossover photography
Martin Graeme Dunn – provided a few great tidbits about professionalism over the dinner table

FunkyTown Wedding Workshop 2011
Christina Craft of FunkyTown Photography

Lightside Photography Workshop 2010
Fantastic review of all camera basics, composition, and principles with Amanda Dunlop

Conversations with Inspiring Professional Photographers:
Erik Hornung
Stuart Kasdorf
Matt Ramage
Self Reflexion (Brian and Chelsea Self)

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