~ Movember 2014 and some Wedding Images ~

I realize my blog has been quiet, so here is an update to what's been going on in my world.  This school year has been REALLY busy and I have not had a whole lot of time for photography.  I did shoot a wedding recently with a young couple at Fort Edmonton at the start of November. (pics below)

I have also started growing a MO for Movember.  I have not been promoting it as much as in previous years.  I would appreciate any support.  Go here to donate: RANDY'S MOVEMBER PAGE

Winter is here now and I am hoping to capture some lovely winter scenes to share on the blog.  I also have a plan for some studio work this winter.  The theme I want to do is angels. :)  I have always loved the game Magic The Gathering, there are some really cool cards with angels on them and the art is amazing.  I have always thought it would be cool to do something photography related of angels but I find it SUPREMELY cliche and cheesy to have a model wearing those fake wings.  I always told myself if I did an angel theme it would need to be something composite so the wings looked better than just fake strapped on wings.  So if you're a model interested in being part of my Angel theme then please contact me. :)
-Randy

~ 334/365 End of Movember ~

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MOVEMBER ends today, so thankful for the support people gave me by donating money.  The creeper stache gets shaved at midnight......goodbye for another year Movember. :) -Randy

~ 324/365 Movember Day 20 ~

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Day 20 of Movember.  Hoping to raise some more before it is over.  Please donate here: mobro.co/randypond and THANKS for your support!!!  This is a picture of my Mo!!  My kitty Nahla is NOT impressed by my Mo!!! -Randy

~ 323/365 MOVEMBER DAY 19 ~

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MOVEMBER DAY: 19
MONEY RAISED: $190
Would love to raise my total in the last part of Movember.  It means a lot to me to raise money for this.....thanks to the people that have supported me over the years.  mobro.co/randypond is my page....you can donate or go and RANK me. :) -Randy

~ 311/365 MO BRO UPDATE ~

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So here is a MOBRO update.....my MO is slowly coming in, I admit my inner wookie is slowing down.  Today we had our Remembrance Day Ceremony so I was all suited up.  This shot is a tad out of focus but I think I look better out of focus anyway, har har.  -Randy

~ 298/365 #moscarf arrived today ~

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My #moscarf arrived today!!!! Excited to go with another round of Movember. :) -Randy

Update on Life

Wow time flies.  I have been busy with life....this school year has been busy.  Lots of challenges and opportunities for photography.  Balancing teaching and photography can be tricky.  I have to thank all of the patient people that wait for me to get their images out to them.  A lot of people are so understanding and for that I give thanks.

Recently I had a chance to shoot with a model from Vegreville.  Her name is Nicole and I met here during the end of summer at a Drag Race here in Vegreville.  She was racing with her boyfriend Lee Hern.  They are an adorable couple and at some point I hope to do some couple photos of them with their wheels.  They live and breath racing and cars it seems.  It is nice to have a local model like Nicole to collaborate with.

I am really looking forward to holidays.  We have our trees set upstairs and downstairs now.  I put the lights up on the house so Christmas mode is in full effect now.  I am looking forward to going Cross Country Skiing with Jenn.  I went last year for the first time and really enjoyed it.  I am still a big noob....but I am enjoying it.

Well, not much to babble about in this blog post, but I wanted to do an update.  Ohhh and I also should end with a Movember update.  I BEAT my goal of $500 and thanks to everyone that supported me.  I am so pleased with the support I received from you all.  My total for 2011 is $615!!!! :)  THANKS to Tara Ruptash for helping me with my Movember photo shoot wrap up by taking some pictures of me.

Here are some photos from my recent work:

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Did you know?

- In 2010 tragically more than 4,400 men will die as a direct result of prostate cancer.

I am asking friends to donate to this cause, every $10 you donate gets your name in for a draw for a photo shoot. THANKS so much for your support.

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/899570/

-Randy

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~ 305/365 Sunrise ~

I have not written on my blog in awhile. Just felt like weighing in on life. There are times in life when you are around people and without even talking to them you can get such a negative vibe and energy from them. I had that kind of encounter today and it just leaves me feeling really unhappy inside right now. Seeing darkness in people is such a sad thing. I know it is part of our world and no matter how hard we as a society try, there will always be this in the world. I am just feeling it heavy on my heart right now. It makes me really dig down inside and look at my spiritual beliefs. I think when a person encounters such dark and evil in other people, it sure helps to have some kind of beliefs or faith to give yourself strength.

On a happier note, I decided to do a Movember today. I am growing a mustache to try and raise awareness and money for prostate cancer. If you want to donate money please go to my page:

DONATE FOR MY MOVEMBER HERE