It's been a little while since I last posted! I would first like to thank my Father-in-law for lending me his DSLR while mine has been in getting repaired! Thanks to this, I was still able to capture some lovely images of the University Graduation I was scheduled to shoot last Wednesday!

I have been told that my camera has been repaired and is ready to ship so I should be receiving it back anyday now! Looking forward to trying out my new portrait/macro lens!

I have decided that I am going to work towards purchasing the Nikon D90 with 50mm 1.4 lense, that is my next goal!

I have also been working through the online course which follows the book 'Understanding Exposure'. I have read the entire book now, done several of the assignments but have not yet posted any of them...will have to do that!

The Momstown Guelph Photoshoot is this coming weekend June 19 & 20!! If you have not yet signed up, please check the calendar and do so as there are still some spots available on Sunday due to a few unfortunate cancellations.

Until next time - Happy Shooting!

Some of the Taylor Family shots are now available for viewing on my website under the 'Children' and 'Families' sections.
http://www.wix.com/CLNike/CLNike-Photography
I have not yet heard back on the progress of my camera repairs. Will keep you posted as to when I get it back!
Just a reminder that the momstown Guelph relaunch party is this weekend on Saturday, May 29th! If you're in the area, you won't want to miss it!

Many thanks!

Many thanks to the Taylor family for a great photoshoot on Saturday! Images are in the post processing stage and should be available for viewing soon.

On another note; we currently have 7 families signed up for the momstown photoshoot day on June 19th! Not sure how I am supposed to get that many done in the one day but will either have to make it work or reduce the number of sessions for the day. Entries; however, are now closed and I will not be accepting any more requests for that day.

My camera had to go in for repairs today! The hotshoe is loose so I am having it replaced and going to have the auto focus checked as it has been acting up. Also going to get a full cleaning while they have it. I was informed that it could be anywhere from 2-6 weeks and even up to 8 max! Asked them to put a rush on it so that I have it back in time for June 19th! Otherwise, I'm sorry to have to announce, that we may need to postpone the momstown sessions!

Well until next time - Happy Shooting!

New online course!

So it looks like the course that I wanted to take through Sir Sandford is not going to be offered again until at least this fall :(

That's alright though :) because thanks to Amy Simmons, a Photographer in the Toronto are who refered me to a site she uses, I am now taking an online course to better understand and put into practice skills for better exposure! The course is free, although you do have to purchase the book 'Understanding Exposure - Revised Edition' by Bryan Peterson in order to follow along with the lessons and participate in the activities. Once you complete an course level, you simply upload your results and post them to the site for review and critique by the professionals offering their services to the rest of us!

I purchased the book today for $31.50 at Chapters and am excited to get started! Will let you know how I make out as I progress through!

On another note; Savannah Davidia Grace Taylor was born two weeks ago tomorrow (May 1st) to the Taylor family and I am happy to be doing a family photoshoot with them tomorrow! Wish me luck! ;)

Until next time...Happy shooting!

Momstown Guelph Photoday

Attention Momstown Guelph members!!!!!

I will be in Guelph on Saturday, June 19th at the Arboretum for a Momstown Photoshoot starting at 9:30a.m.

If you are a momstown Guelph member and would like a FREE photoshoot, visit http://guelph.momstown.ca/node/11450 to sign up. There are limited spaces available as I will be allowing 45 minutes for each session so be sure to claim your spot now!

Currently there are spaces at 9:30, 10:15 and 11:00, followed by picnic in the park so be sure to pack your lunch if you would like to stay and join us for that. If you would like a session in the afternoon or evening, or if all morning sessions are booked, feel free to leave your comment in the event comments section on the momstown website and we can schedule you in - after nap time of course!

You are welcome to come only for your alloted time for your session or for the entire morning and stay for lunch. Leanne, the owner of Momstown Guelph, will be bringing some of the momstown supplies to keep the kids busy and happy!

Your disks will be available from Leanne once I have completed post processing touchups!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

If you are not yet a member of Momstown Guelph, please feel free to visit http://guelph.momstown.ca/ or visit http://www.momstown.ca/ for a location near you!!

Until next time....Happy Shooting!!

Many Thanks!

I would like to extend a thank-you to Monica and David Taylor, Jessica Rosborough and Leanne and David Ballard for volunteering themselves and their children for sessions this weekend! I think the sessions went well and we had a lot of fun playing in the parks!!

I am currently in the editing stage and pictures will be posted soon! Please feel free to give me your comments and feedback!

Anyone else who is interested in booking your photo session for yourself or your kids, please visit my website at

www.wix.com/CLNike/CLNike-Photography

and visit the Contact page to let me know!

Until next time...Happy Shooting!

Course Cancellation

Okay so I just found out yesterday that the portrait course I was supposed to start this Saturday has been cancelled. Total bummer! Was really looking forward to that!

So this morning I decided to move on to plan "B". At first I didn't know what that was, so I started doing a little research and found another course to start this Saturday. First thing this morning I called to enquire, only to be told that it too has been cancelled! Both courses may be offered again, but they are unsure whether it will be this spring or in the fall!

Although disappointed, I have decided to view this as a minor setback and will continue to find new ways of learning!

I have had several new individuals and couples ask me about doing sessions for them so I plan to just go ahead with them and if nothing else, learn through experience and trial and error. Wish me luck!

Until next time...Happy Shooting!