The GORGEOUS Krystie

The first time I met Krystie she knocked me out. She towered over me. She was flawless with big beautiful eyes and amazing, thick black hair. She's a stunner.

And it seems the modelling industry had that same reaction. Krystie is not only a very talented make-up artist with her own very successful business http://krystieann.com/ but she is now a plus sized model (which amazes me, because she doesn't look plus sized to me!).

Krystie and I went around downtown Barrie snapping photo after photo. We even went splashing around in the fountain at City Hall (don't tell the Mayor!) She's a pro! After every click, she gave me something new. It was so much fun to shoot something different.

Krystie, I know you're going to rock the modelling world and I can't wait to see you on the catwalk!!!

John Linkert Salon

I've raved about John Linkert for years....to everyone! Literally! John is one of the most talented hairstylists/make-up artists out there and I was so happy when he took the leap and went out on his own.

John is in the process of launching his new website johnlinkert.com. When it's up and running I'll make sure I post a link to his site. You HAVE to see his work...and better yet, experience it yourself. He is seriously a genius.

Ok, enough gushing for now. Here are some shots I took a few weeks ago of Jennifer and Courtney that John will be using on his site. I'm totally loving the wild curls!

PS.....I should also give a shout out to Jacinthe Pilon for designing my amazing new watermark and logo. LOVING IT!

Sarita the Beauty

It's a pretty wonderful thing when you find people you just totally click with. It's a completely magical thing when you can become friends with these people and have a really great working relationship. That's what it's like for with John and Amanda at Studio Shiik. Not only are they so much fun, but they are true masters at hair and make-up. I don't think my hair has ever looked so good.

Just this week their amazing website launched. http://studioshiik.ca and they needed a few more photos for their gallery. I've taken some of the photos, but this is the first time I did the beauty shots.

Sarita is a beautiful girl with Portugese heritage.....she's a stunner! Sarita has the most amazing head of hair and the biggest curls that make me salivate with jealousy!

Here are a few shots of Sarita you might see on the website.

Studio Shiik is online!

I work with, and have the priviledge of calling the most amazing stylists friends. John and Amanda of Studio Shiik now have a website and I'm going to tell everyone to check them out.

Since meeting these two a few years ago, I ALWAYS get compliments on my hair style and I never got that before. If you're looking for a good stylist, check them out, you won't be disappointed.....and tell them I sent you.

They are finally on the web! http://studioshiik.ca They do a lot of photo shoots both with me and other photographers in the area, so their work is always fashion forward and very creative.

Here are some examples of their work, and you definitely should check out the website!

Ryan Jeffries....the model.

Look at his face....look at it real closely. Remember it. He's going to be big some day.

A few months ago my cousin Ryan called me up and said he was doing a bit of modelling and asked if I could take some headshots of him. Knowing Ryan my entire life, I wasn't surprised that he would be going into modelling and commercial acting. He's always been very handsome, outgoing and has this way of attracting attention. He was a world-class horseman and is still doing work with horses, but I see him in catalogues, on tv, you name it.

This weekend Ryan was my first client for the photo marathon. We were blessed with amazing early morning sunshine. Here are a few shots from the shoot: (keep in mind, this is the first time I've ever attempted to do headshots!)

I fell in love with this white wall with all the paint peeling off of it. You'll see that I used it a lot during the rest of the shoots.

We had to get a few shots of Ryan and his girlfriend Sam. She's also doing a bit of modelling....can you tell? She's rocking the poses! They make a really cute couple!

Lots more to come. We had 10 sessions on Friday. Whew! That's a lot of photos! I'm so excited to share them with you.

Happy Easter!

Real Canadian Model.

She froze. Literally. I think she may have hypothermia.

My beautiful cousin Britt braved the -7 degree temperatures to model for me today....and I tell you, I owe her one. What a trooper! She never complained, never gave up and just wanted to keep going and do better. What a real Canadian Model.

No matter what the weather, what the time she's always willing to let me get my camera on her, and I am so thankful she lets me! Britt also has the most adorable two year old who I think should also be a model. We'll have to set up a separate session for little Brooklyn.

Here are some of my favourite shots from today's shoot....and can't wait for the next one...only let's do it when it's warmer!