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.

Rock the Runway 2011, Ask & Embla Collection

These images are from Ask & Embla's fashion show at Rock the Runway held at the Royal Ontario Museum March 5th. These models look sharp walking down the catwalk in their professional business apparel. Bright coloured leather handbags bring an added flare to each outfit.

 "From cutting and stitching to the finishing of leather edges, each facet of every item is completed entirely by hand. In this way, no two pieces are truly the same and each individual product captures the soul of craftsmanship and unabashed passion" (Rock the Runway). 

Rock The Runway 2011, Christopher J. Nevin Collection

These photos above are from Christopher J. Nevin's Collection at Rock the Runway last week. Among the many amazing pieces, these three were my favourite and were worn beautifully by these models. To see the rest of his collection and about the designer, go to http://christopherjnevin.blogspot.com/. 

Abandoned

These photos were taken right outside an old abandoned movie theatre in Etobicoke last summer. In the picture on the top Lucas takes a break from a long bike ride. The bottom picture is actually of me, posing as a girl lost or maybe abandoned outside this run down building.

Dress: Papaya
Shoes: Urban Planet

A Quiet Spot

Taken almost two years ago now, believe it or not this shot was taken in the backyard of my previous house. Nicole sits on a rickety bridge where the only sounds are that of a small creek and the chirping of the birds. Although this quiet spot looks so calm and peaceful, I like that this image gives off a sense of uneasiness, as though Nicole can't find her way home and has just stopped to take a break on the side of this old wooden bridge.  

Skirt: Guess

Top: H&M

Necklace: Forever 21