As I photograph Leh, she slowly moves around her garden with her green watering can, listening to the needs of each plant before carrying on. Seeing her body relax spending time surrounded by growing things, I can see how time spent in her garden is good for Leh's mental health.
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Blog 84 : Pandemic Gardens (Part One)
Hashmita moves around the balcony, watering her plants with care and tenderness, a morning routine she's developed to anchor her mental health in the middle of a loud city and a worldwide pandemic. This pandemic photo project about gardens and mental health is the first in a five-part photo series.
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The elegant pose of the woman, the fierce look of her green eyes, and the delicate placement of her hand create a formidable subject against a rich green background. This digital photo collage was created by Montréal portrait photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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Blog 82 : Krzysztof and Dileshni Wedding
We start the day with a first look surrounded by nature. As their wedding party joins them in the lush green forest, the energy of the group is tight-knit. Their low-key yet beautifully elegant wedding reflects Krzysztof and Dileshni's personalities. Wedding photographed by Montreal wedding photographer Life by Selena Photography.
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Blog 81 : Kate and Jordan Wedding
Dancing. This magical series of movements that brings two beings into harmony as one. Those light gentle touches that guide each other around the dance floor, simultaneously communicating love and care. Kate and Jordan met each other through dance, and anyone can see why they fell in love.
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Blog 80 : Fall Photo Essay
Here’s the seventh assignment from the Creative Potential Photo Club. A photo essay gives photographers an opportunity to share a story through a series of images. You can also think of it as visual storytelling. Much like a written story, a visual story should be comprised of different elements.
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Blog 79 : Everyday Objects
This month for the Creative Potential Photo Club we meditate on everyday objects in our space. Be deliberate as you notice the objects you’re surrounded by. Pick an object that you don’t normally notice, something that you see all the time but don’t give much thought to.
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Blog 78 : Krzysztof and Dileshni Engagement
What do you do when it's really important for you to have photos with your favourite human and your best furry pal, but you don't want your adorable 180-pound English Mastiff to steal the show on your wedding day? You bring your dog to your outdoor engagement session of course!
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Blog 77 : Positively Negative
This month for the Creative Potential Photo Club we meditate on the idea of using negative space to compose our photos. Negative space doesn't have to mean a plain white background—bright colours, repetitive patterns, or rich textures can also be a way to use negative space in an image.
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Blog 76 : Emily and Royden
There were tears from both sides of the aisle and across the stage throughout the ceremony. I have never seen so many tears from all sides before. As a wedding photographer, I love to capture rich emotion, which this Edmonton wedding provided in ample supply.
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Blog 75 : Tara and Petros
Petros's inspiring scavenger hunt marriage proposal and clues are personal and thoughtful, taking Tara from their house in downtown Vancouver through various locations within walking distance, before leading her to a romantic final spot near Second Beach. Most importantly, Petros's proposal involved their entire community of family and friends.
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Blog 74 : Composing with Colour
This month we're meditating on another internal, contemplative assignment and exploring the idea of composition with colour. For those of us who shoot in colour, learning to compose with colours can be just as important as composing images using other elements such as lines, rule of thirds, or internal framing.
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