Kristen welcomes me into the collective garden and I'm transported from the busy borough of Point-Saint-Charles in Montreal to a lush vegetable garden oasis. An important aspect of Kristen's mental health is her engagement with socio-political issues, and taking power over her food is one way to achieve food autonomy.
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Blog 84 : Pandemic Gardens (Part Two)
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 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 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 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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Blog 71 : Kate and Jordan Engagement Session
Jordan takes Kate's hand and draws her close—they dance casually, the way only good dancers can. They've done this before, many times before. In fact, it's dancing that first brought Kate and Jordan together. This blog post was written by Montreal wedding photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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Blog 70 : Kitchen Sink Portraits Series
I’m launching a series of portraits of people beside their kitchen sinks. With this series, I’m curious to explore what others have to say about their kitchens, their sinks, and the way their lives are reflected in this part of their home. Photos by Montreal photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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66 : Bunny and Claude (Artists in Studio)
Made with high-quality bamboo and organic cotton fabrics, Bunny and Claude specializes in creating underwear for women and men. Les tissus biologiques de bambou et coton de grande qualité forment la base de fabrication des sous-vêtements pour femmes et hommes de Bunny and Claude. Video by Life by Selena Photography.
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