Monday, June 15, 2020
CHICKS AT PLAY
Story and Images by Charmaine Toews. I live on a country property with a couple of acres. For the last two years we have had laying hens so we can enjoy the pleasure of gathering our own eggs from our free-range chickens. They sleep in a coop, but during the summer days they wander a huge area of our yard that also has a large natural pond. They are happy chickens, we like to think. Well, when we got a new batch of 20 chicks to increase our number of layers, it only seemed right to photograph them.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
PPOC 50th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS GALA
The Professional Photographers of Canada had big plans to celebrate their 50th Anniversary (1970-2020) along with their Awards Gala in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan April 24 - 27th. Unfortunately, those plans abruptly changed with the growing restrictions due to COVID-19. Instead of canceling the entire convention, it was decided to go ahead with the first (and hopefully last) Virtual Awards Gala that celebrates the successes and achievements of the dedicated service of their members as well as their photography skills. Many thanks to all those involved in producing this event.
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.
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, 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.
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.