Thursday, February 20, 2020
BUILD YOUR OWN CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS
Images/Story by Mark Bilash. Looking to add more Creativity to your Photo Sessions? How about building your own Props, to create a special theme? That's exactly what I did for a unique Rosie The Riveter style Pinup theme. You can save money, as well as channel your creativity towards Prop Building.
Friday, January 3, 2020
COLD WEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Story/Images by Jacquie Matechuk. Another early morning and I wake to the relentless nagging of an over-zealous iPhone basking in the soothing hum of a radiant heater in my hotel room. It’s Day 1 of the Winter XGames and the temperature is expected to flirt with freezing. Nothing exceptional until the evening hits and we fall to -20 Celsius. So, it’s time to plan accordingly.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
XMAS FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION TIPS
Story and Images by Cheryl Struss.
The Christmas Season is a time that many families seek out a portrait session, whether it be just of their children or of the whole family. They are celebrating the season and wanting their portrait to look festive. Here are some general tips to assist in making your own sessions successful.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
FOR THE LOVE OF MONSTERS
"Images and Story by Jeff McDonald". Halloween has always been a favourite time of year for me. I get it honestly though…my mom always went above and beyond when decorating for Halloween and our house was usually the spookiest on the block. Fast forward 30'ish years and my wife, daughter and I are carrying on the tradition, but via special effects makeup, body painting and photography.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Louise Gingras MPA
Louise Gingras MPA
Photo credit: Claude Brazeau MPA
Louise Gingras is mostly a commercial, architectural, editorial, product and advertising photographer. She also does graphic design, website design, photomontage and retouching for several professional photographers who are PPOC members.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Meet Victoria West, PPOC 2019 Portrait Photographer of the Year!
Victoria West has been a portrait photographer for over 10 years and runs her studio, Victoria West Portrait, in Oromocto, NB. She joined the PPOC in June of 2017 and holds the regional titles of PPOC Atlantic 2017 Photographic Artist of the Year and PPOC Atlantic 2018 Portrait Photographer of the Year. In 2019 she represented Team Canada at the World Photographic Cup and brought home a Bronze Medal in the Portrait category. She has now added the title of PPOC Portrait Photographer of the Year to her 2019 accomplishments.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Introducing Gina Yesnik, 2019 PPOC Wedding Photographer of the Year!
For over a decade, award winning wedding and lifestyle photographer Gina Yesnik has produced dynamic, emotive imagery that will be cherished by her clients for generations. Her passion and innovative approach embody the perfect union between art and technical precision. Her style is influenced by her love of fashion, cinema and beauty. Gina’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and print shows across Canada and the US. Gina is a proud member of Professional Photographers of Canada.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
PPOC’s Victoria West takes home a bronze medal for Team Canada!
It is my pleasure and excitement to announce that PPOC Atlantic’s own Victoria West just returned from the WPC finals in Norway with a bronze medal for Team Canada! She was also awarded the “Nations Award” having scored the highest of all Canadian entrants.