New Focus for 2019

This year I have made some decisions with my photography.  I have shot all kinds of things in my journey with cameras.  For 2019 I want to really shoot more for myself and for creative reasons.  I love portrait work so I plan to continue shooting TFP work with people to try out creative ideas.  Also my home is for sale and we're not sure what the future holds or where we may move.

I really want to try to focus on a mix of art, photography and make it a personal project to focus on creating stronger images, ideas and push my creativity with it.  Basically going back to school with myself as the teacher.  I am going to revamp my website and social media to reflect this personal journey.  Please hang out and check in from time to time to see how this turns out for me.  I am thankful for friends and family that support me and of course the amazing wife that supports my creative escapades.  I might also try to increase my work on YouTube and create more video work.

Of course I may read this in 2020 and realize I didn't do anything I wrote here but it's good to have goals. :)

I will share the most recent creative edit that will give you a taste of where I want to go this year with my photography and art.  MODEL is MJ and she loves Dr.Who....so this was inspired by her outfit and sonic screwdriver she had.
-Randy

~ 317/365 Candace ~

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Warm winter day and they say global warming is fake, but yet we keep getting warmer winters and more ice than ever.......did a shoot with my good friend Candace and we found a natural water fall of melting snow coming off a rooftop. :) -Randy

 

~ 285/365 Wedding ~

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Got to shoot some wedding pics with my friend Olivia of an awesome couple, Jesse and Colin in Vermilion.  It was a beautiful October day for taking photos. -Randy

~ 283/365 Sundown ~

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Fighting a sinus cold. :(  Went out to do an evening shoot with Sabrina to capture some FALL before it all goes SNOW mode on us all.
-Randy

~ 196/365 SP Day ~

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Last few days have been working on cleaning out my basement.  Feeling tired and total lazy man mode....so this sp I am hiding behind the ipad for good reason. :)  Gave the cats a break. -Randy

~ 110/365 Samantha Shoot ~

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Got to take some photos of the amazing Samantha today.  Shooting with her is always fun, normally Samatha is the one behind the camera.  She is such a talented person and I have huge respect for her.  Such a kind and thoughtful person.  It was a COLD and WINDY day but we still got the shots.  This was taken with Samantha's amazing 135 lens, I WANT!!!! -Randy

~ Holiday Family Photo Session ~

It was really really cold, but this family braved the cold weather and allowed me to shoot some pictures of their family.  It was a LOT of fun, the kids are full of energy and even with the temp dipping towards -30 it was a blast.  I couldn't feel my finger tips near the end but the results made it worth it.  I did get to warm up in the house so it was all good.  :)  Here is the animoto video I made for them from their session.
-Randy

Top of the Morning to you

Been a long week, starting my 2nd night of parent teacher interviews.  3 hours in the gym meeting parents after school.  I am looking forward to the weekend.  Not going to write much today, just tired and can't wait for today to be over.  I will share some recent edits from shoots and say Top of the Morning to you.
-Randy

~ Melissa Edit ~

An edit from a 2009 shoot with Melissa.

~ Photos for Friends ~

Christmas photo for Tia, her Grandson and Dogs! :)

And my photography buddy Tara!! :)

Taken Canada Day 2009!!! :)

~ Weekend is Here ~

~ Madison ~

~ Madison Edit ~

I like this picture of Madison, she's just doing whatever and showing a nice candid type shot. Not every portrait needs eye contact directly with the camera. I just think this is a fun and relaxed shot.

~ Madison Edit ~

~ Madison ~

~ Oilers beat themselves ~

Strange game, the Wall flubs the puck and Flames win? L-A-M-E!!!!


Anyway, here are some edits from my shoot with Joanna. Hopefully the Oil rebound and win on Thursday!!!
 

~ Joanna ~

New edits:

~ Joanna Shoot ~

From my most recent shoot:

~ Wednesday ~

I am looking forward to summer. I really want to focus on shooting location shots this summer. If I am going to do portraits I want them to be done in some really amazing locations. I want to scout of Edmonton and try and find places to shoot that are unique. I do not want to just flock to the legislature building. That has become overdone in my mind. It's always a mass of people, photographers and usually weddings fighting for locations there. I love the spots to shoot there, but have shot enough there. I want to find locations that really are off the beaten path.

I did get an AlienBee vagabond, which is a portable power supply. I want to use it on location shoots and add artificial lighting to natural light. I feel this combo will create some stunning portraits. I really can't wait until more leaves come out and it turns green. This summer of 2009 is going to be a busy one for my 40D. I hope it burns out and I can convince Jenn to buy me a 5DMII. Or maybe Tammy will throw her 5D my way out of pity. She's a high roller...that's pocket change to her. :)
-Randy

~ Mom and Dad ~

I did a shoot with my Mom and Dad today. It was fun to get some pictures of the two people that had to tolerate me as a kid, teen and now adult. :) They both deserve medals of honor, purple hearts and the like. :)
-Randy