HW Photography

Sometimes you know exactly what you want to wear for an upcoming photoshoot, and sometimes.... you haven't a single clue. Here are a couple tips I've picked up over the years. First of all, be true to you You don't want to look back at your pictures and wonder who those people are, so stay true to you and your style. If you have your heart set on something or a vision for the space you are using the images in- go with it. The following are only personal suggestions and not any sort of rules of what to wear. You should also be comfortable with what you are wearing- especially if a photo session is new to you. Accessorize Adding accessories can help make an image more interesting, or add coordination between outfits. You can play off accessory colours for instance matching a scarf to someone else's shirt or dress Some examples include: Scarves Hats Jewelry Boots Suspenders Jackets/Ponchos Colours If doing a family session, you do not have to get match

Floral Design by Fresh Look Design Inc. It can be overwhelming when you begin the search for a wedding photographer, when I see people looking for recommendations on social media there can be upwards of 50 comments in just a mere hour! How do you ever decide when there are SO many options? Set a budget.  First things first, set a budget. How important is it to you, to have photographic memories captured of your special day? You may be surprised at how much of an expense it actually is ( it's a lot of work ). It can be upwards of $3500  plus taxes for professional wedding photography. Yes "cheap" or "inexpensive" wedding photography does exist, and yes you can find students and those who are building their portfolio. You can pretty much find a photographer at any price level you choose, there are that many out there offering services.  I believe in the phrase "you get what you pay for", and as such I would not expect the same quality of s

No idea where to start? Feel like you're missing something? Here's a list of questions you can ask your potential photographer! Of course do not limit yourself to these questions, the more informed you and the photographer are the better. First ask if your date is available, if the photographer is already committed to an event that day there is no sense taking time out of yours to put thought into a message that will ultimately go no where.  So once it's established they are available here are some other ideas: Will you be the one personally shooting the wedding? Is photography your main focus? What areas of photography do you specialize in? How would you describe your style? Do you require a contract? Are you insured? Can we meet before the wedding? What is your preferred method of contact? How many weddings have you done in the past? How many weddings do you commit to in a year? How long after the wedding will I see images? How long after the wed

What is the Difference? Which should I book? This post briefly outlines the differences between mini sessions and full sessions when you book with myself. I have yet to successfully arrange a day jam packed with 20 minute time slots, Real talk- I'm just not that organized.... but there always seems to be lots of interest in mini sessions. I'm not going to lie but I used to dread the words "mini session", immediately I thought *you mean  cheap session*. Let's face it, photography sessions can be expensive (but being a photographer is expensive too!). If you are wondering if I will be "doing Valentine's day minis" or Easter minis or Halloween, the answer is yes,yes and yes. We can pretty much create any theme you want, you just need to book a time. You can book a mini session at any time, the same as a full session. A "mini" can either be booked for children only or for immediate family. Sessions with grandparents/aunts

Welcome! This is going to be my first blog so please, excuse how awful it is. I thought I would start by giving you an idea of what you can expect during a typical family session with me! On location family sessions are meant to be casual while still capturing those posed shots. I like to take candid shots of family enjoying their time together and I have a bad habit of taking too many pictures! I've been known to say "just one more" a time or two... A full family session will typically last at least an hour depending on weather and willingness of the subjects. I also have over 5 years experience in the early childhood education field and that definitely helps when it comes to the littles! Full Sessions will include more than one "setting", we'll walk around a park or area as opposed to staying in one spot during a mini session.  Speaking of weather, don't let overcast/drizzly days scare you! They can produce beautiful images. When sched