So you may have noticed that I have been absent from the blog for a little while.

Well……I needed some down time…..but now I’m back and refreshed and ready to blogdigitty blog!

Over the holiday break I went to one of the most inspiring and fun workshops I have ever had the pleasure of attending.

MYSTIC 5 in CT.

Not only did I learn a lot about gear and technique, But I also was refreshed in mind and spirit. And  the partying until 4:30 every night was also good for the soul!

Mystic consists of 300 “students” and 15 speakers and presented by Walter Van Dusen.

Some of my favorite speakers were:

Dave and Quinn from DQ studio’s ~ fantastic shooters and people  ~ techie info galore ~ Thank you David for introducing me to evernote ( Yeah Canadian’s!!!!!)

David Williams ~ who’s presentation makes you cry no matter how tough you are. ~ Thank you David for reminding us to take images of our lives………not just our clients.

Story Wilkins ~ Wonderful to have finally met her……now I see what all the fuss is about, not only a talented photographer but also an amazing person. She hails from Toronto….so nice to see so many Canadians @ Mystic

Jerry Ghionis ~ This man has so much energy and love to give……you can’t be in a room with him and not want to give him a hug. Plus his work is stunning!

Tri-Coast ~Cody and Mike put on an amazing demonstration about off camera flash that I actually understood…….which is a HUGE accomplishment seeing that my massive learning disability involves #’s and memory. ~ Plus they are incredibly down to earth funny human beings!

Here are some shots to accompany the gushing! ( I didn’t bring my camera out often…..so there aren’t very many shots…..but these ones get the point across….we had a TON of fun!)

This is Tim Forbes……..his work is stunning check it out here.

This is Harold from FINAO he gave me a ride home on the way back to his place in Detroit. And the girl kissing Harold is Wendy my roomate @ Mystic…….you can check out her work here.

This is Julie is is an honorary Canadian from Alabama! You can check out her work here. She is coming up to my little world in July to help out with a wedding….can’t wait!

This is Jerry…..see I told you you just have to hug him!

And the ever present pint of Stella……..

Leave a comment if it tickles your fancy!

OK the first time I was on The Wedding Chicks…….I was thrilled.

Now I’m just blown away……it wasn’t a fluke that they likes my images!

It wasn’t hard to produce great images with Lisa and Adam as models!

Leave a comment if it tickles your fancy!

Wishing you and your families all the best.

We will be back in the studio on January 7th.

We will be out of town from January 2nd to the 6th at the Mystic 5 Workshop.

I’ll be learning from some of the best photographers in the business. I can’t wait to bring back new knowledge and start making your photography experience even better for 2010!

If you need to contact me during this time email is the best way, emma@barebonephoto.com will be checked everyday.

Leave a comment if it tickles your fancy!

For months I have been planning to launch a site for my workshops……but I just don’t have enough hours in the day!

Due to demand were going to offer Gift Certificates for the bareboneshops before we do the big launch.

So what do we have to offer?

1. barebonemom

A bareboneshop for Mom’s who want to learn to take better pictures of their children.

We will cover:

• Basics : Shutter Speed ~ ISO ~ F-stops
• Colour and Composition
• Lighting
• Lens selection

Then we will have a live shoot where you can get hands on and apply everything you have learned. ( children will be involved….so bring some extra energy!)

All this for $350

Invite a friends and get $50 off!

Click here to book NOW!

2. barebonebasic……….101 of photography

( for everyone just getting to know their camera)

• Basics : Shutter Speed ~ ISO ~ F-stops
• Colour and Composition
• Lighting
• Lens selection

The lesson will end with a shoot…….landscape/still life based.

All this for $350

Click here to book NOW!

3. bareboneproshop

This is an entire day of bareboneness……..it is for the professional who is looking for a boost in their business or for an amateur looking to turn pro.

You will receive advice on:

• equipment
• creativity
• marketing and branding
• pricing
• work-flow
• editing

We will create a plan to take your business to the next level and work on goal setting.

Then we will finish the day with a shoot of your choice…..whether it be a baby~ family or couple shoot.

All this for $1200

Bring a friend and each save $ 150

This day of debauchery includes lunch.

Click here to book NOW!

barebonegift (certificates) are  also now available @ the Store

They can be purchased in $25 increments and used towards any barebonephoto service or product.

Feel free to contct me with any questions you may have about the bareboneshops.
emma@barebonephoto.com
Tel: 519.841.7840
Toll Free: 888.841.7840

So tomorrow we are headed to the West Coast of Newfoundland to shoot a wedding and have a little vacation.

If your looking to inquire about a 2010 wedding we will have email access but not 24/7. So expect our replies to be a little slower than usual.

You can still contact us by phone, but coverage my be spotty. So leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

And of course I can’t blog without a picture…….here is one of my niece Taylor.

This year I started out my season “second shooting” for another photographer. Second shooting is a great opportunity for a photographer to try new things and get different angles

If you haven’t already noticed. I have a new section on the blog……..Friends.

If you roll over that tab you will find a list of vendors that I LOVE to work with.

Erin Carpenter is the first victim.  And she is, in my opinion the best make-up artist in Ontario.

If you haven’t yet booked a make-up artist…..book her now!

Go ahead…..go into the friends section and check her out!

Over the next little while I will be adding more vendors that  I adore……..Next up Karen Smallbone!

And because I can never post with out a picture…….here is another shot from this past weekend!

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to second shoot for another photographer. And I loved it!

It gave me the freedom to try new things and shoot from angle that I wouldn’t get when I’m the main shooter.

Christine from Click photography was brave enough to let me shoot along side her.

Here is an image I am in love with!

I’ll post more shortly.

Don’t forget to leave a comment!

Emma

I met Shialo years ago when she was organizing an art in the park event. At that point in my career I was selling my artwork to buy equipment and make enough money to advertise!

Well I didn’t know then that Shiloh was going to become a rockstar!

I recently shot some artwork for her and Peter’s new album.

You can check out their work at www.hotkid.ca

Here are some of the shots!