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Where Have I Gone?
Sound the drum rolls – I’m nearly ready to come back. Apologies to my regular followers for the lack of content lately. Thanks to the well wishers who checked in to make sure I was ok! I’ve been engaged in … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Rambling Thoughts
Tagged Blog, but the rest is pretty functional!, I have to apologize to my regular followers (and thank some of them for their 'are you ok' thoughts - you know who you are). I've been in the process of getting my entire website redesigned - into a W, it's been more work on my part than I realized. You can have a sneak-a-peek here. http://www.photoswithfinesse.com/ It will be the end of the month before the fine art galleries are up, Photography, web design, Wordpress
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Travel Theme: The Four Elements
Earth, Air, Water and Fire – the challenge of Ailsa’s Travel Theme this week. All but fire feature prominently in my collections – but I do have those too! Earth – Haleakala Crater in Maui – always leaves me with … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photography, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme
Tagged Ailsa, air, Alberta, Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, Blog, Calgary, campfire, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Earth, fine art photography, fire, Haleakala Crater, Haleakalā, Hawaii, Kananaskis, Kealia Wildlife Refuge, landscape, marshmallows, Maui, Photos With Finesse, rainbow, Southern Alberta, summer, Sundance Lodges Campground, Travel and Tourism, Travel Theme, United States, water, waterfall, Wikipedia
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10 Things Couples Need to Know About the Wedding Industry that the Media Will Never Tell You
I know everyone has a budget, and that’s fine and practical! But, as with any financial decision in life, know what your budget will get you and set your expectations realistically. I’m letting Stephanie Padovani write my blog this week. … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding Photography, Weddings
Tagged Blog, bridal, Bride, budgets, Calgary, Choosing your Photographer, Couples, Creative Weddings, DIY Wedding, Event, Help and Advice, Photos With Finesse, Relationships, Wedding, wedding industry, Wedding planner, Wedding Planning, Weddings
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Rise Up – The 2013 Act 3 Talent Show
Thank heavens tax season is over! I can finally get back to the work I enjoy. A couple of weeks ago, I helped a friend out by shooting the Youth Singers of Calgary Rise Up performance. ‘Rise Up’ not only showcased … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Event Photography, Photography
Tagged Animation, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, Blog, boom whackers, business, Calgary, Event, Event Photography, Fundraiser, Handbell, improv, performance, performing arts, Photography, Photos With Finesse, singers, soloists, talent, Voice Actors, youth
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The Colours of Puerto Vallarta – weekly photo challenge Color
Turquoise seas, pink Hibiscus, blazes of yellow amidst dusty landscapes, tablecloths in every colour of the rainbow – and then some, vivid costumes and vibrant streets festooned with colourful flags sums up our recent vacation. WordPress’s weekly photo challenge of Color couldn’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Fine Art Photography, Flowers, Food, Photo Challenge, Travel
Tagged Art, Blog, color, colorful, colour, colourful, flora, flowers, handicrafts, landscape, Mexico, Nuevo Vallarta, ocean, paradise, Photographer, Photography, Photos With Finesse, Puerto Vallarta, safety, San Sebastián Jalisco, Scenery, Sierra Madres, tourism, travel, Travel and Tourism, trees, tropical, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Winter can be beautiful – mini road trip.
I get restless this time of year. Calgary is known for it’s Chinooks – warming winds which can make winter snow disappear and leave ‘blah browns’ around for another 3 months. (Sadly, no matter how mild the winter, the green … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photography, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme
Tagged Alberta, Animal Rescues, Banff National Park, Blog, Calgary, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Chinooks, Cochrane Humane Society, Dog, fine art photography, Ghost Lake, horses, ice, ice boats, ice road truckers, landscape, Morley Reserve, Oops-A-Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary, Pets, Photos With Finesse, road trip, Scenery, Seebe, Skiing, Snow, Southern Alberta, Sports, Sunshine Village, Travel and Tourism, winter, Winter Sports
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Drum Circles – team building, event activity, stress reliever…
Last week’s photography fun was Raine Energy’s networking meetup. In addition to awesome people, a presentation about effectively networking, and a fundraiser/awareness session for The Alzheimer Society, the highlight for me was the introduction to Drum Circles. Drums have existed in nearly … Continue reading
Posted in Event Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged African Djembe, Arts, Blog, business, Calgary, calm, Couples, Drum Circle, Drum kit, drums, Event, Event Photography, instruments, Music, networking, New Age, passion, Percussion, Photographer, Photography, Photos With Finesse, Practices and Ceremonies, relaxation, Religion and Spirituality, Small Business, stress relief, team building
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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
What better way to end the year than going back through all the photos taken and reminding yourself that, despite ups and downs, there was a lot to celebrate. Thank you Weekly Photo Challenge! Many of my ups have been … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photo Challenge, Photography
Tagged Alberta, Animal Rescue, animals, Blog, Calgary Stampede, Cat, children, Dog, Family, Globalfest 2012, Happy New Year, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada, New Year's Eve 2012, Oops-A-Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary, Photography, Photos With Finesse, Royal Alberta Museum, Scenery, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Amazing Events – Corporate Client Party
I love shooting corporate events no matter how big or small. The details are amazing. Last week’s Client Party for a major Calgary law firm was no exception. Aided by the incredble event team at OneWest Events, lighting by Orange Frog … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary, Corporate Photography, Event Photography, Flowers, Food, Photography
Tagged Alberta, Blog, Calgary, Event, Event Photography, flowers, Photos With Finesse, Small Business
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Jennifer & Jordan’s Engagement Shoot
I love a wedding enquiry that starts with ‘I came across your website and was absolutely blown away by your wedding photos’… That’s how I came to meet Jennifer & Jordan. As with many grooms, Jordan wasn’t convinced he wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding Photography, Weddings
Tagged Blog, Brides, Canada, Couples, Dog, Engagement, gift idea, grooms, Pets, photos, Photos With Finesse, Wedding, Wedding Photography, Weddings
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