For those of you that know me personally, you know I’m not a early morning person.  I’m talking about anything before 8am.  Well, this morning I was up at 515am and was all ready to go out the door at 630am, very unusual for me.  This morning I was to be on “Good Morning Kenora” talking about the Wedding Expo.  On my way over to Keewatin, a six point buck came tearing out of someone’s driveway and I almost hit him.  Fortunately my reflexes were good and I slammed on the breaks just in time!  PHEW!!

When I got to the station at 7am I found out the show was canceled. 🙁

Yikes, what a morning and it’s only 7am!  Did you know that Safeway is open at 7am?  So I went grocery shopping.  It’s now about 810 am and since there is a bit of time on my hands I figured I’d update you on the Wedding Expo.

It’s going to be a great show this year.  Jeness, from All Tressed Up, will be doing bridal party hair styles; Cherun Murray, from BeautiControl, will be doing their makeup and Robin, from BestWay Rentals will have some of their formal wear being displayed on the models that Cherun and Jeness are beautifying!  I can’t wait to see them all done up!

We’ve got Summer Bounce coming again this year and they are providing us with a Photo Booth which you can check out here

We are also doing the Cash Machine again this year so make sure you come in and enter your name so you can have your chance to win a gift certificate from your favorite retailer. The cash cube will be starting up about 2pm, you have to be there to win!

See you Sunday.

As they say, “Old is new, again”.  I just finished taking an educational course put on by the Professional Photographers of Canada, Manitoba Branch, in Winnipeg.  I learned a number of new techniques to provide you, my clients, with even better portraits.  My student Abby was with me there and I’m hoping she soaked up anything I missed, just kidding.  I don’t think I missed much.  Sam Sciarrino, was a fantastic speaker and motivator and I can hardly wait to use my newly learned skills with my next clients. Yay!

Well it was a beautiful fall morning and day, bright sunshine and fresh dew on the ground.  The trees are really starting to turn color.  It’s a great time for family portraits outdoors!  This morning I photographed a little newborn and her family outdoors in a beautiful field of color.  The drive to and from their home was so beautiful.  I love this time of year!

You asked for it so here it is.  I had the privileged of photographing the Grand Opening of the Kenora, Ontario Harbourdome.  Fat City opened up for Blue Rodeo and both groups were AWESOME!  It did get a tad bit chilly at the back of the dome, by the open doors, but the main part of the tent where all the people were gathered was nice and warm.  We have such an amazing city, music on the lake and watching the sunset while listening to some fantastic bands.  I can’t imagine living anywhere else and I’m really looking forward to more great events under the new Harbourdome!

I want to press all these buttons!! PLEASE?!

Well by the looks of the weather right now you would never know that it was a bright beautiful sunny morning, today, and perfect for outdoor portraits. This morning I went out to a local property in the Kenora area and had the opportunity to work with a family with a new member soon on the way. We took some really beautiful belly portraits with the whole family and the little girls.  Here’s a few of my favorites for you to enjoy.

Well being a photographer definitely has it’s perks.  One of those perks is getting to photograph your (my) favorite bands.  Here are some images from Big Boogaloo’s performance at Harbourfest 2011 here in Kenora.  They were AWESOME and so much fun to listen to.  If I were getting married or throwing a party,  I’d have to hire them!  Great performance!  Oh and before I forget…”Ken, I was blown away by your rendition of  Johnny Cash’s song “Fulsom Prison”. Wow!

 

Here are a few more images for you from day 3 of Harbourfest. It’s rather nostalgic as this will be the last year Harbourfest will be held under this tent.  Don’t worry, they aren’t canceling it but rather enhancing it by moving it to the new 4 seasons tent!  I can  hardly wait to see it completed.  Blue Rodeo is set to perform on Sept 16, 2011 for the opening of the new venue!  Yippeee!!!!

 

The Goodwill Geyser had perfect timing.

Tickets Anyone?

Hmmm, nice face Patrick!

Birds eye view of the big tent.

Aha!  Finally caught Randy on camera!

Well I have to confess I’m feeling the lack of sleep tonight so you only get one photograph, but  it’s the most important one!

I got a photograph with the lead singer from Doc Walker!!!!!  Yippeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!

 

Wow, talk about fantastic performances this evening.  It’s 3 am and…oh wait…it’s 4am and I’m still wide awake. So, I figured I’d give you some sneak peaks of this evening’s images.  Alright, I know a sneak peak is supposed to be just a couple, but how can I stop at just 2 or 3!!??

I get to go back stage!!! YAY!!  I get to go where ever I like, Woohoo!! See, I’ve even got proof!

Oh ya, Patrick, you’re welcome, you’re welcome, you’re welcome times 100 and thank you this is so much fun!

First group was “A Flock of Seagulls”, and it’s true… the drummer was definitely having the most fun.  He reminded me of Animal on the Muppet’s!  Check him out!

 

Next up was Honeymoon Suite – They ROCKED!!

Then it Was Aldo Nova – Congratulations…What a comeback!

Check out the light show!

And last but not least – Kenny Shields & Streetheart

we even got and encore performance – Thank you!

Check out that crowd!

Wow, can’t believe the August long weekend is here already!

Did I tell you that I’m the official photographer for Harbourfest this year? Well, I am.  And, with the help of Katie Murray, it’s going to be a blast.

Friday night we start off with a concert under the big tent on the harbor front. Activities all day Saturday  starting  at 11am and Sunday starting with a Pancake breakfast at the Jubilee Church.  Emmm Pancakes!

Will try to post images throughout the weekend for all to enjoy!  Make sure you come to the harbourfront to check out all the activities.

OH, did I mention that my favorite band is playing Saturday night?  I can hardly wait!!  Doc Walker