Mar

31

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The view of Laguna Beach – last week! (Photo by Julia Pelish)

I just got back from a vacation in California, where I drove down the Pacific Coast Highway and was awed by sights like the one above. What spectacular beaches – and warm weather and palm trees and amazing sunsets and huge houses – they’ve got in Southern California.

Wouldn’t you know it, I came back to snow. Ugh.

At least the cherry blossoms are out in the West End and I do see some sunshine in the forecast for next week. Then again, who can trust the weather?

What I do know is I’m back to work, gearing up for some very busy times as wedding season begins. My team and I have an engagement shoot coming up this weekend (congratulations, Chris and Nicole!) then a great big wonderful wedding for Yosem and Gabbie in an enchanting spot (Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens in Chinatown) then a first birthday party celebration.

Luckily, I got to test my equipment during my trip so I know all’s working well and we’re ready to go for 2008!

If you’re one of my clients this spring or summer, I can’t wait to get you the dream shots you’re eagerly waiting to see. In case you haven’t hired a photographer yet for your wedding or other event, send me an email or give me a call (604-836-1412). There are a few open Saturdays remaining!

Mar

26

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Vancouver Art Gallery on a snowy day. (Photo by Julia Pelish)

You’d think the last thing our friends back east would want to gaze at was a photograph of a snow-covered city scene. What with the brutal winter they’ve experienced, but I was fortunate and grateful that the curator of a new show in Manhattan liked the photograph above enough to place it in an exhibit that opened last week and to have it adorn the promotional brochure.

The photo was taken outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in December during one of the few snowfalls we’ve had in the downtown core. The photograph was first displayed at Exposure Gallery in January.

Thanks to Eugenia D’Ambrosio, the curator of the Empire State College Alumni Photographic Exhibition in New York, it will be on display at Metropolitan Center Gallery through April 30.

Here are more examples of my fine art work. Prints can be purchased for as little as $50. Email for details.

Mar

23

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Korri, awaiting the birth of Elizabeth. (Photo by Julia Pelish)

Mother’s Day is coming up in less than two months and more expectant moms are looking to have their photos taken this year than I can remember.

I wrote a few weeks ago about the popularity of pregnancy photos and I think it’s a trend that will keep up for at least this year. Because of the sensitivity and intimacy involved with maternity portraits, my clients prefer to be photographed in my studio or at their home.

The maternity portraits are part of my standard portrait offerings, which include a custom-framed print on premium metallic paper with matte and glass panel. I also offer a signature portrait package that includes a hairstylist for the shoot and contemporary digital imaging in post production.

The rates vary and the packages can be customized to fit your needs. Email for more details.

Mar

15

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The Larsen clan, at home in East Vancouver. (Photo by Julia Pelish)

Now that the weather’s warming up family portraits that were booked during the holiday season are starting to be photographed. Choosing a location in Vancouver is difficult only because there are so many great spots. One consideration, though, is group size.

A large group provides unique challenges for on-location and in-studio photographs. The larger the group, the more time needs to be allocated to the session. Numerous photos of each pose have to be taken. Even in the digital age, there’s no sure way to guarantee that everyone has their eyes open and is smiling until after the photographs are downloaded and processed.

Family portraits also should have a reserve of time of two hours or more because the group, particularly children, need to become comfortable with the photographer and the process of being in the picture. When I do a portrait shoot I usually want more than 120 photos in different settings and with a variety of looks. The more you have to choose from the more likely it is your heirloom portrait will be a superb art piece. And it should be. You will hang this photograph on your wall for years then pass it on to future generations.

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Mar

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“Searching” is a digitally composed image, sepia toned and printed on metallic paper. (Photo by Julia Pelish)

If you’ve never been to an Exposure Gallery opening, you’re missing some great wine … and some excellent fine art and really nice people.

You’ll have your chance to join us photo wonks this Thursday night when a group exhibit called “Constructed Reality” is unveiled. The exhibition features the work of 25 local photographers, including yours truly.

Exposure Gallery is one of Vancouver’s premier showrooms of photographic art and a cultural gem in our city. It’s new location is 754 East Broadway.

If you can find the time, please do come out and see the show, and say hi!

In case you can’t make it to the opening, the show runs until March 16 and the gallery is open Thursday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Visit the website for more information on how to submit photos and get involved in the community.

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