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My Top 11 Photos From 2011

vtography — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:20:00 +0000

In no particular order, here are my eleven favourite photos that I shot during 2011.

Merry Christmas

vtography — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:27:50 +0000

The Rest of Samantha’s Return

vtography — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:08:51 +0000

I’d mentioned in my previous post that it’s been about six months since I last photographed Samantha. Was it worth the wait? You decide:

The Return of Samantha

vtography — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:36:04 +0000

There was a time where some of you probably thought I never photographed anyone but Sam, given her large presence on this blog. But it’s been almost six months since we last shot together! Enjoy the return of Samantha. More to come!

Kaley

vtography — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:34:47 +0000

Kaley’s Debut

vtography — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:02:49 +0000

From Kaley’s first ever photoshoot last week at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. These were shot with an AlienBees Ringflash ABR800.

Les Coquettes Present: Cabaret Enchanté

vtography — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:05:20 +0000

Les Coquettes are at it again, with their annual Halloween spectacular — Cabaret Enchanté, happening at Revival on October 23 and 30. Buy your tickets here, or check out the Facebook event here.

Revival was kind enough to loan us their space so we could shoot the ad you see above.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes lighting setup:

Key light was the AB400 in a 24×36 softbox up high on the stand on the right side. Fill flash was the Alien Bees ABR800 Ringflash in front. An AB1600 is that bright spot in the middle of the frame, placed behind the subjects for a wee bit of rim lighting.

Models: Billie Black, Dante Inferno, and Lilli Bubalotovich.
Hair and Makeup: Angela McQueen
Styling, Wardrobe, Art Direction: Catherine Skinner
Poster Design: Sonya

Katie B: Week 3

vtography — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:52:25 +0000

I told Katie to wear something slutty. She even put on heels for me, which she hates since she’s already so tall. So just to torture her a little more, we went to the Distillery District which is chock full of cobblestone walkways. Luckily she didn’t break any joints, nor her shoes.

With the exception of the first shot in the back seat of the car, all the rest were shot with the ambient light on location. The back seat shot was lit with a small flashlight that I balanced on the driver’s seat.

Katie B: Week 2

vtography — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:20:41 +0000

Welcome to week two of my Katie B photos. I think we’re gonna need a name for this little project… any suggestions?

Another Photographer: Sai Sivanesan

vtography — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:29:32 +0000

Seasons of Discontent by Sai Sivanesan

I’ve always been drawn to Sai Sivanesan’s work. Part of that comes from knowing him since high school. He’s a hundred times the photographer I am and focuses mostly on fashion, which I only dabble in from time to time. I was happy to see his website was recently updated with new projects, one of which drew me right in because it was shot at one of my favourite places: the RC Harris Water Filtration Plant in Toronto. Doesn’t really sound all that exciting, eh? But I assure you it is. Built in the 1930s, it’s an art deco masterpiece. It looks like a castle! I’ve photographed at this spot often — check out some of my Waterworks photos on Flickr. Sai puts the location to great use, keeping much of the focus on the surrounding sterile concrete and railings rather than on the building itself which could distract the viewer too much.

A couple years ago I shot there with a model, Amanda, the results of which you can see below. I hope to get get back there again soon to shoot some Night Nudes.