Photoshop editing skills

I just realized that I forgot to post this image to my blog. This was the photograph I made and sent out as Christmas cards this year. I have set the bar to a new height for our family cards again though. Now what can I do for next year. I have some ideas....wait and see.
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Cancun Photographer anyone?

I will be jetting down to Mexico for a PPOC convention on Jan. 25, and in fact, by the time you read this, I will likely be there already. I hope to learn a few new tricks of the trade form some of the amazing workshops we will be having, and I also hope to get in a few photoshoots like the last time I was there. I was very fortunate to run into Kerry and Miranda on my last trip, both of whom were willing to model for some cool photographs on the beach. So I hope your week is good, because I know mine will be. I'll fill you in on the details upon my return, and show you some of the images from the trip.
Jeff

Commercial Photographer

I was called up on Thursday to photograph the images to accompany a piece in an industry magazing about healthcare providers. So I was able to meet up with the good doctors at the Select Healthcare Centre. They have quite a selection of non-traditional medicines and tinctures. I was able to try a piece of natural ginger too. That stuff has some bite to it! I met some of the friendly patients there as well who allowed me to take some photographs of the IV lounge while they were in there. Here are som of the images from today.




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Edmonton Commercial Photographer

As the construction year rolls to a close, I took these shots of the people behind the scenes at Kiewit. We did a few photos, but my favorite is the tossing of the hats.

Jeff

Patrick Family Photography

I have been known to support certain charity events, and donate sessions for silent auction. Amanda was able to secure a bid on a family portrait session and help out the Childrens Miracle Network at the same time. We set out on this slightly brisk day to make some images near the lake. Here are some of my favorites from the shoot.

More families and lovers

I always enjoy making images for families. As a photographer, you must always be aware of the grand importance the images you make may hold. You never know just how meaningful that image may be to the family. I have seen first hand instances where circumstance has taken a family member shortly after a session. And that image you created is all that is left for the loved ones. It is very touching to be able to give something that important and invaluable a client. Wow, that's a bit heavy. Here are some images to lighten the mood.
Try as I might, Tristan would not give me a smile on camera, that is until we got back to my place and he was full of them. What a cutie pants though with his big blue eyes.

The Wilsons were an absolute pleasure to work with. An exceptionally nice family. These were shot in the Wilson's condo apartment, which has a great staircase for this sort of thing. I was very impressed with the common area there as well.

I also fought a tiny bit of rain this weekend with these two lovebirds while photographing some engagement shots, but we found some shelter under the trees and made some great images in spite of the misty rain. Marianna's sunny disposition was more than enough to make up for the clouds.
Jeff

New Trident Photography website

My new website is finally complete! Check out the link, assuming you didn't just come from there. http://www.tridentphotography.com

Busy Bee, no wait, that's me!

Hello hello, I trust that October has been treating you all well. I know I have certainly been active over the last few days. Here is a bit of a recap of the week. I did a photo shoot for Royal Bank of Canada, where they were having a promotion. (I also learned from the fireman who was giving away smoke detectors that they actually expire, so something to think about people! Get those things replaced.) I did a corporate headshot for one of the new managers there as well.

I shot Ken Newby the Traffic Safety Advisor for the community along with one of the city officials near Keheewin school, where Ken was having a press release. He has been working on making the streets in Yellowbird a safer place. I converted this one to black and white for reproduction on newsprint.
Also at Keheewin School, I photographed Bill Cowen, as he read to the kids there for part of the literacy program. Always nice to have Bill come out, he is very entertaining. Thank you.

Then I was hard hatted, yellow vested, steel toed, and safety goggled, on the site of one of the city's largest expenditures, the interchange at 23rd avenue and Gateway Blvd. While in the air I shot the Century Park site as well, so if you were curious as to what's happening there, now you know.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I also had to grab a quick self portrait for a tutorial on strong contrast with soft light.

Jeff

Great weather, Great game

Well, I have to say that I could not have been happier about the weather last night at the Eskimos game. Sure it started to rain a bit,(more of a mist really) but it was so nice out that I wasn't even cold. I thought that by the evening the temperatures would have dropped and I'd be freezing, but I didn't even need the coat I brought. It was also nice to see the Esks win the game. It started out a bit shaky with the Blue Bombers getting a couple of quick TD's, but then Edmonton opened it up with some great plays, the fake punt play that led to a 1st down, like the 67YD punt return by "Action" Jackson, or the interception by Williams, which led to a TD pass. Overall a very exciting game to watch. Unfortunately, LaRose broke his leg in the 3rd, I was only a few yards away, and I could hear the snap. That was eerie. But at least it wasn't his neck or back.

Jeff

Oh, yeah, and that beautiful girl is Krystal. She has become my 6 year old sons favorite cheerleader.

Edmonton Family Photographer

Again it is that time of year where the leaves are changing, the light is warm in the early evening, and families are getting their portraits done for the year. Here are a couple of the most recent family shots this year. edmonton family photographer, wedding photographer, commercial photography, event photography, portrait, wedding photography cancun

Cameron open house

Well, I have to say I was treated to some delicious food last week at the open house for Cameron Canada. Those guys really know how to put on a spread. The Cameron gang were all very friendly and all the guests had a good time. Here are some of the images I created for them.

Jeff

Mock Cover Shot

Our friends are hosting a "Rockbandapalooza" (play Rock Band on the Wii party) at their place in a couple weeks, so I decided to make up this mock Rolling Stone cover to email back with our RSVP. What else would you do at 11pm on a Thursday night? Mary and I went out and bought some props to wear for the party. I got the hat, skull dog tag, and stud bracelet. She got some mesh gloves and big star earrings. I will probably try to shoot another "cover" with Mary as the subject before the party. I'll post it too if I do. Oh yeah, BTW, Mary Jane is my wifes name, not what you were thinking! "Johnny Ace" is going to be my stage name.

Jeff

The wrap up

Well, I shot the last wedding of 2008 this past Saturday. The bride is also a photographer, (talk about pressure), so I really wanted to impress. As usual, everything went smoothly (sarcasm here), and I was the rock in times of chaos. Fortunately things that stress brides out, like the MOH pulling the plug the day before the wedding, don't stress me out, so it is easy for me to calm others. I also tend to be experienced, so when none of the groomsmen can get their flowers on, I can, and prepared, so when the groom steps on the bustled dress ripping the fasteners off, I can stitch and pin it back in place. Fortunately, they were all very impressed with my ability, personality, & willingness to do whatever it takes to get the shot, and graciously gave me an additional tip. (Many thanks) Here are a couple of my favorites from the day.

Now, with all the weddings shot, I am trying to get all the albums ordered for everyone still outstanding. Surprisingly, this is not as easy as it sounds. Timely feedback from the bride and groom regarding revisions is not always possible, thus postponing the ordering. I have 11 main albums I just ordered, and 18 parent albums that cover most of the outstanding weddings this year.
I guess the nice thing about doing them all at once is that you really get into the groove for uploading and ordering. Looks like everyone should get their books by Halloween.

Jeff