Summertime Sadness

(For some reason the bottom image uploads much darker than the original - please excuse) 

Fall Furs

Summer Breeze

These are images from two shoots I had last week, with the images I was able to create a fashion spread featuring the latest summer trends of 2012. I've had a surprising large amount of positive feedback and I'm hoping to create more of these magazine type spreads in the future! Enjoy!

A little bit of Dance ...

These images are from a shoot I took a few weeks ago. They were taken at various locations around the University of Toronto campus with Amanda. This shoot was a little different than my usual photoshoots in that it was predominantly dance focused, and so I quickly had to adapt to the quick movements and dance poses being given. All in all, I really enjoyed this shoot and the photos that came from it.

A little bit of Glamour ...

This is one of many great images from my latest photoshoot this past weekend. The model here is Giulia, and the make up was done by Jonna B. This particular picture was inspired by one of Kim Kardashian's fashion and glamour shots - and I think we got it down pat, with our own spin! We tried to keep the wardrobing simple so as to really call attention to the face, hair and makeup. Thanks to all involved!

Christmas Things

Once upon a cold and windy night in Toronto ...

So in another impromptu photoshoot, which probably lasted ten minutes - maximum (due to the extreme cold and wind), we managed to grab a few good photos. There was absolutely no lighting at this dock, so I made due with my flash Thanks Naila for putting up with the cold!!

Jacket: H&M
Blazer: FCUK
Top: Mendocino
Necklace: Bebe
Pants: H&M
Shoes: Marciano

Autumn Leaves

So Autumn is officially here, and I know this not just because of the obvious "its past Sept.21st" but because the leaves have started to change colours. However, since the weather has been fabulous these past few days, fountains like the one shown in the background are still going. I found it particularly interesting to mix the fall colours with the bright summer-like blue colours. Nicole (top image) and I (bottom image) had a lot of fun shooting these pics and were really happy with how they came out!

Top Image:
Dress: Armani Exchange
Belt: Nygard
Bracelet: Forever 21

Bottom Image:
Dress: Forever 21
Belt: Vintage
Purse: Guess by Marciano
Sunglasses: Prada
Stud Earrings: Brighton

Not Ready to let go of Summer

These pics are from my latest shoot, on the Harbourfront boardwalk, with Nathalie. Shooting during the week rather than weekends is much more convenient because there aren't as many people walking by/staring/taking pictures of the photoshoot. Taken just past sunset the mixing of warm and cool colours, I think are what make these images interesting. For this shoot I collaborated with a makeup artist and I really like the natural, elegant makeup.

My New Redish Hair

Its been a week since I've used my camera due to summer school midterm exams (which I aced!!!) and so I decided to use myself as a subject. I recently died my hair a more redish brown colour, so thats what I'm trying to capture/feature here. I tried to use a fan to get some fancy hair flowing buuuuuut it kind of backfired on me - and my bangs just kept getting blown into my face. Oh well!

Just an Evening Stroll Through Yorkville

As the title describes, this impromptu photoshoot occurred during an evening stroll through Yorkville this past week. At night, cumberland street, the park and the landscaping/architecture is beautifully light up, creating a sort of romantic atmosphere. Photoshop helped to eliminate some shadows in the image, adding to the beautifully light up background. You may remember Jonna (top) from my very first blog post ever (Rocker Chic), and the bottom image features bombshell Caitlin. 

Jonna:

Sweater: Victoria Secret

Top: Aritzia

Shorts: River Island

Caitlin:

Top: Aritzia

Skirt: Aritzia

Shoes: Dollhouse

Classic

The image on the top is reminiscent of my very first photoshoot ever, back in 2007, (see bottom image) when I first got my DSLR, which at the time was a Sony a200. But since then I've grown up and upgraded and I'm now shooting with a Canon 60D. My model has also grown up quite a bit, but still looks just as cute and pretty as ever!

Top: Mendocino

28 Degrees + Summer Breeze

 Although the sun was beating down and the day was approximately 28 degrees, the breeze kept things cool. I always feel that the perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and the birds singing.  This shoot was relatively spontaneous and really just inspired by passing time in the shade, camera in hand. 

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Tank: Guess by Marciano

Fedora: Armani Exchange

Watch: Guess

Gossip Girl Inspired

As the picture implies, these women mean business! (They are actually super sweet, and a lot of fun to work with, not to mention dress to impress). The women showed here are the executive committee for WIB. The Women in Business at University of Toronto Rotman Commerce "aims to highlight the success of female leaders in business and offer opportunities for students to be exposed to different industries and companies through events, programs, and partnerships", but I think it should also read, inspiring business women everywhere, intelligence, fashion and attitude. It was a pleasure working with you ladies!

"Things in my Backyard"

So today, as I was studying for my Abstract Art class (outside of course - I'm not letting summer school get in the way of having a tan), I got a little distracted by this weird looking bug that kept flying around me. I decided to watch him and his moves, in order to catch him before he landed on/bit me. He buzzed around for a bit and then dove right into the grass. He disappeared. I was immediately reminded of that Ants movie from my childhood, and again fascinated by the idea of seeing the world as a small creature, or even seeing the world from different perspectives. That's what brought this little series about. Some images are pretty easily recognizable, but perhaps they are things that we don't usually look at or, at least don't look at from these angles. Enjoy!

Green grass and flowers

The weather outside has me wanting to do another green scenery photoshoot. This one here is an oldie, and you probably recognize the dress and the model from a previous blog post, thats because this is from the same series. Things that I love about this photo is the different shades of green, the bare foot being tickled by grass, and the sun's backlighting. Hopefully the weather keeps up, cause I'm inspired to do a similar looking shoot soon!!

Talk About Stunning Headshots...

So its been a while since I've done a photoshoot, but finally, I got around to one, and the shots turned out wonderfully. There are so many more great images, but I was too excited to post this one in particular, the others will have to wait. I've been wanting to add another really great headshot to my portfolio, and I really love this shot, mostly because I find the contrast between Caitlin's piercing light eyes and the dark red colours of the photo very interesting. Although the necklace is intended as a statement piece, I really think it compliments and neutralizes the warm colours in the image. 

Necklace: Aldo Accessories

Earrings: Bitter Sweet

The magic of Picnik

Wow, so exams totally distracted me from creating a new blog post, however I hope I've made up for it with this large series of photos. I took these about two years ago but got inspired to dig them up from my hard drive a few days ago when I registered for the premium version of Picnik which is an online image editor. I re-edited my photos and cross processed them to give them a new feel. I was also inspired to pull these out due to the overwhelming amount of nautical inspired clothing that is in stores right now. 

As for location, these were all taken in a little spot on Harbourfront close to where York St ends. I highly recommend it for photoshoots or even for cute little picnics. 

Carefree

Also taken on Miami Beach, I love this photo because it has a sense of warmth and happiness to it. I personally love the sun, the smell of the beach, the feeling of sand in between your toes and the cold splash of water when it first hits your sunburnt feet - haha. Nicole twirls around at the edge of the beach and truly takes the whole experience in. I can't wait 'till summer!!!

Sweater crop top: Papaya

Shorts: Guess

The Night is Young

This shoot was shot right beside Pearson Airport. At this hour the planes landing pass right over your heads, and I was hoping to get them in the shot, but as I quickly noticed, planes only landed every five minutes and there was a lot of time to shoot between plane landings. The best shots ended up being taken in these 'between' periods. It funny but every time I look at these pictures, the setting and model kind of remind of a character Jlo would probably play in a drama movie.