Salvageable. In a way it's a beautiful parallel to the artistic process Margot uses in her work. Discarded bike seats transform into animal heads, metal handlebars into antlers, old bolts and coils into eyes. Margot is a punk artist and sculpturist based in Tio'tia:ke (Montreal). “Artists in Studio” is an ongoing portraits project of Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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Blog 88 : AQPAMM Portraits
This series of portraits takes an in-depth look at the intersection of these challenges by shedding light on the experiences of the caregivers who are supporting loved ones. Each environmental portrait was created in an outdoor space where the caregiver regularly spends time with their loved one.
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Blog 87 : Maddy and Dan Wedding
With a high attention to detail and a focus on intimacy rather than opulence, Maddy and Dan's Montréal Old Port wedding evoked a simple beauty, much like the life they are building together.
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Blog 86 : Hannah and Noah Wedding
In his suit pocket, there are two small wreaths of myrtle leaves; one for Noah and one for Hannah. Myrtle is an evergreen, like the family's wishes for their love. In the middle of the pandemic, Hannah and Noah planned an intimate backyard wedding celebration in Edmonton.
Read MoreBlog 85 : Best Outdoor Portrait Locations Montreal
Location location location. It’s one of the questions I get the most as a portrait photographer. “Where should I do my Montreal portrait session?” My best advice is to plan your photo session in a space that you feel comfortable. Here's my list of best outdoor portrait locations in Montreal.
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Blog 84 : Pandemic Gardens (Part Five)
Élise pulls out a bag of soil and transplants her coleus into a bigger pot. Her glasses slip down her nose as she focuses on the task. As she moves around the balcony, I photograph a quiet calm in her, a direct impact of Élise's garden on her mental health.
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Blog 84 : Pandemic Gardens (Part Four)
Flavie's free and open spirit is reflected in how they approach their garden; they encourage things to grow where they fall, and embrace the mixture of flavours that result from this interconnectivity beyond the stereotypical pairing of tomatoes and basil. Together we make some portraits together in their backyard garden.
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Blog 84 : Pandemic Gardens (Part Three)
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.
Read MoreBlog 83 : Pandemic Photo Creativity
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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