Just for the Fans
You know what I find really weird? Having fans! It was never something I thought about as I entered the world of photography, but now I have people who think what I do is awesome and tell everyone about their great experiences with me – and what better way can I thank them than with [...]
Welcome Bridal Fantasy Ladies and Gents!
Hello to those of you who attended Bridal Fantasy and are visiting my website! I love to meet couples and talk about their wedding plans – everyone has so many fantastic and unique ideas about how they’re planning to spend their special day. I would love to talk more with you about your wedding plans, [...]
Unplugged Wedding – Disallowing Digital Devices
I just had the opportunity of reading this great article on the “Unplugged” wedding – the bride and groom disallowing digital devices. I heartily approve – and I say this as someone who is one of the disturbers of the real-world peace. Now, I’m not as gadget-happy as a lot of photographers and nerds out [...]
Image Explorations – The Images
Image Explorations was quite the ride this year, and I am already looking forward to the 2012 lineup. I developed a relationship with this one family, featured above, and they even purchased some prints from me, which they were pleased with. The photos I have of them are as good an indication of my family [...]
Image Explorations – Day 2
Not sure I have much else to say about today’s session, but there were some really great photographs that came out of the evening photo session with an awesome family! Get In Touch Email Twyla (780) 250-6878 Get Social Pin It
Beloved – Image Explorations 2011
It’s my first night of my second year at Image Explorations 2011, one of the best professional development conferences for photographers in North America. I was introduced to IE by Stuart Kasdorf, one of the first master photographers I sought trade advice from. At IE a few years ago I had the pleasure of studying [...]
The Beauty Collector
After years of struggling with slow, unappealing, and unintuitive Flash galleries, I finally broke down. I don’t even know how many hours of my life I spent on all that jazz, but I swear I could have read four Dickens novels in that time. Maybe even a Tolstoy to boot. So instead, I’ll be spending [...]
Albums, Digital Files, and the New Generation
There’s some really interesting discussion going on at DixiePixel Photography’s blog post on Albums vs. DVDs. While some of what she says is technically true – many brides only ever manage to post their images to social networking sites – I can’t say I completely agree with her point of view. People seem ripe and [...]
The Rise of the Fake Wedding Photo
Chicago photographer Kevin Weinstein’s recent blog post about “fake” wedding images is the sort of thing that educated brides would want to know, I think. Most brides may not be aware that some blogs are posting “wedding” images that may look outstanding, but are really a misleading phenomenon… Kevin writes: Over the past 7 years, [...]
Why Seven Deadly Sins?
When the storm leaves, there’s a silence That says you don’t have to fear anymore The trees are greener, the sky’s an ocean The world is washed and starting over The boudoir photography season before Valentines is upon us, and I’ve been preparing for my shoot on Saturday with a great deal of pleasure for [...]
Bridal Fantasy 2011
Bridal Fantasy 2011 was quite an incredible experience. It’s quite something as an artist to get to see someone like your work so much they are bouncing around with glee. It’s all kinds of wonderful to see people pointing and laughing at a funny photo or gawking with an expression of pure awe. One gentleman [...]
Admire Studios in 1.5 minutes
Have you been hunting for photographers and wished you could see almost everything they have to offer in two minutes or less? Well, I’m pleased to report that a bunch of my Family, Wedding, and Travel highlights from the last few years have been compiled using an automated internet feature called Pummelvision, and you can [...]
15 Artistic Influences
An artist friend of mine, Corrina from Angry Monkey Cartoonz, wrote up a list of 15 artists who influenced her on Facebook today. It got me thinking. So today I present to you, in some order, a list of influential artists on my fine art work and my photography, with a short blurb. PAINTERS Carravaggio [...]
Strange Beginnings – Birth Photography
Okay, so what are the most memorable events in a person’s life? I saw a list once of the most iconic and memorable events in a person’s life. I wish I could find that list! Mostly they were the “coming of age” events, for example, your first steps, learning to ride a bike, driving a [...]
What Is Trash the Dress?
Trash the Dress is a personal fashion statement. Glamorous in a completely unconventional way, taking a wedding dress or other special dress out of context for the experience is what “trashing” is all about. Some women do it because they got divorced and they are doing something to make themselves feel sexy and special again. [...]
Unbridaled
I have had an utterly crazy few weeks. Fringe, dress trashing, a wedding… and there’s more coming – I have another dress trashing booked for next weekend already, as well as a family shoot and myriads of other business things to do. I am heartily enjoying myself! Now to discuss Trash the Dress. You know, [...]
Why Hire A Professional
I feel that I conform to the points on this list – I always work to completely outdo my sample works, I am passionate about professional ethics and high quality standards, I network with other professionals, and I do my level best to attend as many photographic education appointments and classes as I can manage – and I enjoy them all. I haven’t joined the PPA here yet, but I will be joining at a future date. I strive to bring the very best to the market in all areas of my work.
I am seeking every definition of Professional in this business and trying to adhere to a standard that will set me apart from the crowd of people who are willing to pick up a camera and take photographs. It’s best to go with someone you trust. And I don’t mean a friend.
Here’s an article that talks about the difference. It’s about an ameteur who had a chance to work with some real, incredible pros.
“I now disagree more than ever with the digital-age adage that “now everyone is a photographer.”
performs to a high standard of conduct in accordance with the code of ethics”
performs to a high standard of conduct in accordance with the code of ethics
How To Distinguish Yourself
Having been a blogger in my personal life for many years, one of the things I had vowed to include on my website in 2010 was a blog for my business, Admire Studios. I thought about content, I thought about advertisting, and then I decided that I’d do what I almost always do in situations [...]
