Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week
Woodland Fairy

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Tribute to Fall



I was feeling a bit down today because one of my favourite photographers whose blog I follow was offering a first class workshop in Paris France in November 2012 - and it was simply too expensive for me to attend.  The beauty of Paris would have to be for someone else, someone with thousands of dollars to spend on a two day workshop.  But, and I know that you should never start a sentence with but (bad grammar), but I came home after work tonight, walked around my property looking for the beauty in the fall colours and I found it!  Paris can wait, I have it all right here.  I just needed to open  my eyes.  The grass may be greener...but the leaves are redder and it doesn't get any better than that.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Farewell to Summer

Well another summer has come and gone.  The weather is turning much cooler, the sun sets earlier making the days shorter and the trees are turning colour as we move into fall.  I love summer - the long days, the warm temperatures, the light, oh that wonderful glowing sunlight, however I also love fall.  Born in late October I have always felt that fall was my season - I love the cool crisp nights and the rich colours as the trees turn from green to red and orange and gold.  In the summer my weakness is ice cream - particularly black cherry or maple walnut, but in the fall I like to sit with a cup of steaming hot green tea so yea! for fall - must healthier by far.  So farewell summer - here are a few of my favourite photos from the summer of 2012.






Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Artography



ONE MORE FROM THE BEACH - ARTISTICALLY ALTERED IN PHOTOSHOP TO GIVE THE IMAGE A VINTAGE LOOK.  THESE PHOTOS ARE SO MUCH FUN TO CREATE AND THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Summer of 2012 - Beach Package Special

Beach Days
Those hazy lazy days of summer are fleeting and soon all that is left is a memory.  Starlite Alley Studios can help you preserve those memories with a stunning wall art photo that will warm your heart even in the dead cold of winter.  For a limited time only we are offering beach portraits taken at – wait for it…the BEACH!   Each mini session includes a 30 minute photo session, a private on-line proofing gallery hosted for 30 days to ensure ample time to make your selections, an 11x14” framed print ready to hang and a DVD with five images to share on facebook.  This session is valued at $425.00 however the studio is offering a July/August special price of only $225.00.  This is an exceptional value and we expect that it will sell out very quickly as availability is limited.  So grab your kids, pack up the cooler and lets head to the beach.  The kids will love it and after your session you can stay the day and enjoy some quality family time.  To reserve you spot call Robina today at 519-788-6047 or email us at starlitealley@execulink.com. 

Monday, July 2, 2012

Starlite Alley Studios: Lexi Summer of 2012

Starlite Alley Studios: Lexi Summer of 2012

Lexi Summer of 2012

Happy summer everyone - hope you are all enjoying the great weather.  It's a great time for outdoor photo sessions so take advantage of our warm temperatures and the natural light of the sun to get some great family portraits to decorate your home and warm your heart.  In this picture I asked her to show me her eyes....and she took it very literally.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Haven't posted in a while so here is the updates from the last few weeks...things have been very busy both at home and at work - nothing new there.  I have been busy developing new concepts for future specials and hope to have something ready to present in the near future.  In the meantime I have been testing out my new backdrop from Denny's manufacturing, made it down to Henry's Digital Imaging show last month and finally received my new camera body from Vistek - I only waited two years and four months for this camera so to say how excited I was to receive it would be a gross understatement.  I've posted a few pics to highlight the past month.  Hope you like them.



Wescott provided photographers with an opportunity to try out their lighting equipment at the Henry's Digital Imagining Show in Toronto last month.  Photographers were encouraged to take their best shot and submit the edited images to compete for prizes.  This is one of my entires.



My beautiful granddaughter Trinity with her best friend Doris.  Too adorable....am loving this red backdrop from Denny's Manufacturing.
































It's hard enough to get one 8 week old baby to pose for pictures but two at once....?  PLEASE!  Welcome to Elenor and Olivia - identical twin girls who flew in from Calgary and took time to stop by the studio for a quick photo shoot before heading back home.  Can't wait until their next visit so we can do it all over again.

Here's a couple more shots of these little cuties:




I've also been working on some art pics, focusing mainly on floral arrangements using natural light, shallow depth of field and texture.  I hope to put together a few limited edition prints to sell at local craft shows but haven't gotten that far yet.  Need some encouragement so if you see something you like on my website, please let me know.




Well that's all for now - back to work tomorrow morning so off to bed for me.  Nite, nite....