A few weeks ago, while trolling facebook….I saw a callout for something I had always wanted to do. 

Months ago, I had met Leanna Gosse at a workshop that we attended together in Toronto.  I remember sitting at the workshop eating my lunch, and this girl was wandering around - just taking funky detail shots.  She was looking at every corner, every wall, every ledge - looking for optimum spots to shoot with.  I was instantly impressed with her passion to get every last awesome shot.

So her status on facebook one day was that she was looking for a second shooter for an upcoming wedding.  September was going to be a busy month for me - but I had to act fast, and see if she would let me second shoot for her.  I had never second shot before, so I was a bit nervous - and totally would’ve understood if she had wanted someone with more experience in that respect.  But she said yes!

For those of you that don’t know - a “Second Shooter” is simply another photographer that helps the primary shooter for event coverage.  This usually includes splitting up some of the required pictures, taking shots of the details of the day, or candid moments that the primary photographer might not be able to grab because of his/her other duties.  Further, it is important for the second shooter to make the day easier for the main photographer.  Carry bags, get things that are needed, make arrangements behind the scenes, or hold lights and set up gear. 

It sounds like a bad job, eh?  All the grunt work?  NO WAY!  I had a blast with Leanna.  She lined up amazing pictures, had everything organized and easy to use - and was so great to see her work.  I think we collaborated well, and covered the day very well.  We shot alot - I think we went through almost 45 gigs of pictures!   I was so lucky to be able to work with her - I learned a lot, and loved seeing another photographer at work.  The one thing that I learned the most was to get more comfortable shoes!  (JK)

Also - we included a photobooth, which was a blast….and is defnitely something that I am going to try to incorporate more of.

So check out Leanna’s stuff - she is amazing!  I am currently trying to wrangle her up to do some shots for us…so get in line!

Holy Moley!  I am so sorry for the delay in putting up a recent post…..but I have some exciting news!

We have a studio!  Yes, we have been busy the last couple of weeks (but mainly this last week) with the details of what will be our new space.  A couple evenings, and all this weekend we have been painting, moving, and re-doing what will be our new studio space.  Check out this panoramic shot of the studio, and read on:

Okay, Okay….with this shot, it doesn’t look like much to some of you (and thankfully to others you can see the potential that this place has).  Here is a breakdown of where we are at, and some of the changes you will see from this picture into the finished product.

• All of the pink, purple, or any other funky colour has been changed to white.  In this picture, there is a dark purple wall behind me that has changed to white as well as the yellow/pink/purple wall on the right is now white. 
• The double doors that go into the small room at the right hand side, is actually an old elevator shaft that has been converted into another room.  We are going to be making this a change room - but also used for make-up, hair, and wardrobe. 
• The rainbow that has been painted onthe edge of teh floor will be gone - some how, some way. 
• Underneath the second window bank, is going to be our sitting area - leather couch, chairs, pillows, etc. 
• The brick wall at the end of the studio will be a small gallery, and occasional seating as well.
• To the right, in front of the change room will be a table and chairs, for client meetings, proofing, and the occasional desk. 
• Where I am standing to take this shot is the (ironically) the shooting area.  It is approximately 30′x 15′, with obviously a lot of room to move around the entire studio to shoot.

Anyway - just wanted to let you know what I have been up to.  Fitting this in after work, and on the weekends has been exhausting - but I will try to update this as we go along. 

On a side note:  Krista and I shot the most amazing wedding last weekend for Dorothy and Mike, and will blog about it soon.  There is just too many pictures that we love!  Stay tuned.