THE BLOOM COLLECTIVE: LOW LIGHT

Here we are, already onto the second challenge of The Bloom Forum's 2017 project, THE BLOOM COLLECTIVE.

This weeks theme was LOW LIGHT. And as such, I bribed one of my kids to hang out in the studio with me for 1 quick photo (at least that's what I told him).

I wanted to keep things simple, quiet and reflective.  Kinda like me.

I also have to share, before signing off for today, that shooting with intention is one of my favourite things. The process of letting the ideas percolate, being inspired by light, music, nature, design, then creating what you had in your mind. That's my idea of fun ;).

RED DEER PHOTOGRAPHER

KADIE | RED DEER PHOTOGRAPHER | GRAD 2016

I'm so excited to feature Kadie's Grad Session today on the blog. When I met Kadie for her pre-session consultation, she knew she wanted an in studio, editorial style shoot, with a touch of confetti for good measure. And that's just what we did. 

Also, after having a peek at her beautiful dress, and learning she had a love for interior design, I knew a few shots with the floral backdrop (wallpaper) I had on hand would be fun to play with. This is why I our pre session meeting is so important. A chance to collaborate on unique ideas that are really YOU.

CLOTHING

DRESS: Alyce Paris and was purchased from Elite Bridal in Lacombe, Alberta

CREAM CASUAL DRESS: Free People from

JEANS AND FLORAL TOP: Grlfrnd jeans and a Wilfred tank both from Aritzia

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Nathalie Gzrech, Faces By Nat, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Notre Dame, Red Deer, Alberta

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Mount Royal University in Calgary and taking Bachelor of Interior Design

Dates for 2017 Grad sessions will be announced to newsletter subscribers on February 1st.  Sign up prior to then to have the best selection of limited dates and times.  Remaining dates will be announced to the general public on February 15.  Subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of this post!

CARLEEN | RED DEER PHOTOGRAPHER | GRAD 2016

I had worked with Carleen's family a couple of years ago for her sister, Shaelynn's graduation portrait session and couldn't wait for Carleen to visit the studio.

One of the options I always give my grad clients is to book their session on the same day and time as a friend.  This gives you an option to not only have your full indivdual portrait session, but also images together.  And memories to share! Carleen and Alex decided to take me up on this offer, and I will publish those images in a seperate blog post.

Carleen knew that she wanted a combination of inside the studio and outdoors.  During her pre-session consultation, we went through her clothing selection and I went to work designing a custom experience just for her.

DRESS: Carleen purchased her amazing dress from Prom affair in Edmonton.  Her review was that they were very  helpful and had a nice selection. Her dress design was Paparazzi.

PINK BLANKET:  Urban Outfitters

WORDS OF ADVICE:  Book pictures , hair and make up artist early .  There is very little time that day for make up so the good times get taken up quickly .  Nice to get professional pictures well ahead of time and trial the dress and hair and makeup!  Professional pictures are so worth it as they are long lasting memories! 

HAIR: Lindsey from Crop Hair, Red Deer, Alberta

MAKEUP: Nathalie Grzech, Faces by Nathalie, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

HIGH SCHOOL:  Notre Dame, Red Deer, Alberta

FUTURE PLANS: Carleen is attending Ryerson University in downtown Toronto .  She is in 4 year degree for BFA in Performance  Dance.  Research  which universities for the field you love that are highly rated and live your dream !  

Dates for 2017 Grad sessions will be announced to newsletter subscribers on February 1st.  Sign up prior to then to have the best selection of limited dates and times.  Remaining dates will be announced to the general public on February 15.  Subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of this post!

KATELYN | RED DEER PHOTOGRAPHER | GRAD 2016

At our pre-session consultation Katelyn knew right away that an in studio session would be perfect for the type of portraits she wanted.  And I couldn't have agreed more!  

It's incredibly important to me, for my studio clients' sessions to feature two - three different, unique looks.  Not only to represent different aspects of their personalities, but it also happens to be just a little (okay, a lot) more fun. 

Traditionally, graduation photos involve a cap and gown and 5 minutes of the photographers time. It's my hope, to personalize this extraordinary milestone and celebrate the ending of one chapter and start of another. Therefore, graduation sessions are completely customized, by working together with my clients and to collaborate on their session in order to truly show who they are.

And of course, this post wouldn't be complete without a few extra details from Katelyn's session....

CLOTHING
DRESS: Sherri Hill purchsed from Gemini Bridal in Edmonton
BURGANDY DRESS: Urban Outfitters and the black hat is from a store called Blonde in Kelowna
WHITE DRESS: American Eagle
FLORAL CROWN: Greenery from Stems, Red Deer and made my moi :).

HAIR AND MAKEUP
Janine Lachance, Beauty Mark Pro, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED
Notre Dame, Red Deer, Alberta

FUTURE PLANS
Katelyn is atteninding Okanagan College in Kelowna and is pursuing her business degree.

Dates for 2017 Grad sessions will be announced to newsletter subscribers on February 1st.  Sign up prior to then to have the best selection of limited dates and times.  Remaining dates will be announced to the general public on February 15.  Subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of this post!