Archive: ‘Photography Workshops’
Friday, April 29th, 2011
…her Dad! This stunning teen is not only gorgeous, but she’s not even a senior yet! Her Dad also has to contend with her sister as well, so I’d be nervous if I were him!
We had approximately 25 mins to photograph each ‘model’ (they were real people, by the way 
) and during that time we all worked like a well oiled machine. It was amazing really. We roamed around, tried to find different nooks and crannies to use and no one got in anyone else’s way. Great organization on Michele’s part, but also credit to everyone for wanting to push themselves creatively.
Sigh…wish I could go back…
And then she changed:
And two of my faves:
Enjoy your weekend!
Shona xox
Tags: Austin, girl, girl photography, Michele Anderson, mini sessions, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, portraits, prom, PT4P, seniors, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, teen portraits, teens
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Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Did you ever read the Mole Sisters books? Michele’s backyard reminded me of “The Mole Sisters and the Wavy Wheat”. Sigh…we read that book over and over when my daughter was two…So, I was determined to do some mini sessions out there. However, when I looked at my watch and saw that it was mid day sun in the hot heat, I thought I was losing my mind putting this poor girl out there!! However, I wanted to challenge myself and she was a lil’ trooper so away we went!
I had so much fun styling her too. I saw the brown tutu in Michele’s stuff and knew I wanted to use it, but wasn’t sure what would go with it. Thankfully this young girl was a fashionista and was willing to squeeze herself into a 1 year old onesie (I *think* that was the size…it was smallllll, but it went perfectly!) and then we fan-dangled the flower onto another hairband and voila! The perfect young girl outfit!
The rest as they say, was history!!
I think we did okay, non?
Shona xox
Tags: Austin, child, children, family photography, girl, girl photography, Michele Anderson, mini sessions, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, portraits, PT4P, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, Workshop
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
This wee girl was amazing at the Pinkle Toes workshop. She modeled for half the group and I don’t think I heard a peep out of her! Nothing phased her…not cameras, strange people, clothes changes etc. Amazing!! She also has a healthy appetite for pearls and grass…interesting combo, I’d say
I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves!
Until next time!
Shona xo
Tags: Austin, Baby/Newborn, child, girl, girl photography, Michele Anderson, mini sessions, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, portraits, portraiture, PT4P, Shona Reid, shona reid photography
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Friday, April 15th, 2011
This Mom came ready to rock and roll for her maternity session in Austin ~ She’s a tiny wee thing and in amazing shape as she’s a Crossfit Trainer. However, what really floored me was that…get this…she likes Red Green! Are you kidding me?? The goofiest Canadian show and she not only knows it, she LIKES it! Her husband hasn’t seen an episode yet, but they’ve been trying to find them so that he knows what she’s talking about…I couldn’t stop laughing!! Well Victoria, I’ve got one for you…My father-in-law went to school with him!!!
I hope you enjoy your images 
And best of luck in the days to come!
Shona xox
ps Don’t you just LOVE the Pinkle Toes purple couch!!! It didn’t fit in my carry on luggage, so I had to leave it there
Tags: Austin, Maternity, maternity portraits, Michele Anderson, mini sessions, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, PT4P, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, Workshop
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
One word. NOT two. Okay, it took me a few tries to get that right, but don’t hold it against this Canuck, y’all…The final part of day two was spent in a field of them (said one-worded bluebonnets) working in pairs…but across from this field (aka ditch) was a really cool dead tree/wispy wheat section that my partner and I jumped on!
I had the pleasure of photographing (and being photographed by) the “elegant and charming” Amanda McNeely from Midland, TX. Not only is she an AMAZING photographer and business woman in her own rights, she also has the most adorable accent EVER! I actually made her talk/sing into my iPhone before she departed so I could have an instant pick me up if needed (Baby, baby, baby, OOOOOOooooo!)
Isn’t she adorable!?!
Because I was focused on Ms. Amanda so much, I didn’t get too many images of the other ladies at work, but here’s the rest of the “Pinkle Posse“.
Lauren Reynolds is one stylin’ lady who can rock the 5DMarkii like nobody’s business! She’s located in Dallas, TX and is destined for greatness! The dyptych is Ms Amy Schuff from sunny Sacramento, CA….aka the roommate that wasn’t…She’s the sweetest person, an amazing photographer and should be a model…I kid you not. She can smyze better than Miss Tyra Banks herself (but I don’t watch that show either…no really…).
And last, but definitely not least, Sara Turns from the Woodlands, TX and Sarah Jordan from Boston, MA. Sara T. introduced me to Chuy’s Jalapeno Ranch dip and it’s a good thing for my hips that we don’t have Chuy’s here…I was INSTANTLY addicted. What I loved most about Sara was her oh so quiet and unassuming nature counter balanced with her quick wit and humour! Sarah (with an h) was my kindred northern spirit. We defended each other on all things non-southern (aka no-see-ums…yes, they’re real!). Thanks for all the laughs and having my back!
Both girls are fab photogs and cute as a button too!
I tell ya, our collective education from the whole group was rather astounding…seriously. Reunion workshop: “How to run the world, photographer style! 2012″ Thank you girls for making the trip even more amazing!!
Shona xoxo
Tags: Austin, head shots, Michele Anderson, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes, PT4P, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, TX
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
After regrouping in the afternoon, we went out to do a little location scouting and practicing on each other. As photographers, we LOVE to hide behind the camera, so it’s always a good lesson to have see how your clients feel in front of the lens (freaked out at first and then put to ease!).
Michele found a couple of cool locations and here are some shots from the second one. This first image, I call the “Sex & the City” moment…we had no fun at all…it was work, work, work
Then we got down to business…
Aren’t they gorgeous?!? Seriously these girls could rock the camera on both ends
And then, we convinced Michele it was her turn…
(I had to be sooo fast on that last one…I think she was embracing her inner “Zoolander”…payback baby )
Shona xoxo
Tags: Austin, Michele Anderson, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, portraits, PT4P, Shona Reid, shona reid photography
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Day 2 was just as amazing as the first! Michele is a master at not only finding light, but finding quality light and using it to her advantage. We were lucky enough to watch her do this at an in-home family session with an adorable wee girl and her Mom & Dad. These guys were great and I may, just may, have snuck a cuddle or two from said baby…sooo cute! We had our chance to practice a bit too and then we got to giggle at Michele because she had a certain garlicky aroma from shooting in their very cool wild garlic back yard.
And now I get to name drop! After we ate at Walton’s in downtown Austin…owned by Ms. Sandra Bullock. It was a charming bistro type restaurant that also sports a flower shop. AND, the best.sandwiches.ever! Check it out!
More to come later!
Shona xox
Tags: Austin, baby, child, girl, girl photography, Michele Anderson, natural light, natural light photography, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, portraits, PT4P, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, Workshop
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
I don’t even know where to begin. My short, but intense time in Austin, TX was nothing short of fab-u-lous…once I finally got there! Suffice it to say:
1. I will never travel the day before I need to be somewhere again if I can help it; and
2. I’m not fond of airports that have armrests on every couch…makes it hard to sleep when you’re crashing for the night…
But that was then and once I arrived, it was quickly forgotten because I hit the ground running. The workshop with Michele Anderson of Pinkle Toes Photography was amazing for so many reasons. For me, I think it was the overall experience. We had an amazing, diverse (yet oddly similar) SMALL group of women with like minded goals and amazing abilities that clicked instantly…I can honestly say I hope to keep in touch with all of them! In addition, Michele ran a tight ship, but I never felt rushed or “done”. In fact I didn’t want it to end!! Topics were diverse, experience was a mix of hands on and discussions and the level of collaboration was inspiring. I came home refreshed (okay, bagged, but a good kind of bagged), excited (hopped up on caffeine) and ready to rock and roll (but I promise I won’t sing!!).
Here’s a few behind the scenes shots from day one where we got to watch Michele work her newborn voodoo (seriously, we had to wake this baby up…I says pardon???):
The last one on the right is titled: “Stick ‘em Up…Photographers Style!”
And then we also got to take a few. He was such a sweet baby, Mom looked amazing and Dad was a trooper as he was having major seasonal allergies! You’d never guess it from these shots though, would you?!
Until next time,
Shona xox
Tags: Austin, Baby/Newborn, boy, family photography, Michele Anderson, natural light, natural light photography, newborn, newborn photographs, newborn photography, newborn portraits, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, Texas, Workshop
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Why am I so excited you ask? Well, I’ll give you a hint…
What? That didn’t help? Hmm….Okay a few more hints:
- UT is located in this State.
- I may come home with a 10 gallon & poop kickers.
- Home of Brad Womack, but you’d only know that if you watch the Bachelor and I am soooo not admitting to that!
Oh all right, I’ll fold! I am so excited to announce that I am heading to Austin, TX tomorrow bright and early to learn and absorb all that I can from the amazing Michele Anderson of Pinkle Toes Photography (now do you get my image above non-photogs?)!!
I can’t wait to share when I get home, but for now you will just have to imagine me riding into the sunset on a horse and kicking my heels up because I’m ditching the toque and parka for pretty girl clothes and heels!!
See you next week!
Shona xox
Tags: Austin, Baby/Newborn, boy, canvas, child, children, Families, family photography, girl, girl photography, Maternity, natural light, natural light photography, newborn, newborn photographs, newborn photography, newborn portraits, Ottawa, photograph, Photography, Pinkle Toes Photography, Shona Reid, shona reid photography, Texas, Workshop
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
My last post was about having vision and trying new things…well that I did! I attended an OCF (off camera flash) workshop in Ottawa this past weekend which was led by Ali Hohn. I was joined by some rather amazing photographers from Ottawa, Petawawa, London ON & New York State. It was a fantastic opportunity to network and play with gear…there was a lot of sweet glass strolling around Ottawa! And, we were less than inconspicuous with the soft boxes & umbrellas. At one point I felt a little weird as people were taking pictures of us taking pictures…my 15 mins of fame are now over
The actual studio stuff wasn’t super new to me, but using it outside was definitely something new! I learned that…well, that surprise surprise I want more gear! It never ends, really.
There are so many images and sessions to share, so I better get started! Young Schyler was our go-to model as she was the daughter of one of the photographers who traveled to attend. She was so sweet and put up with soooo many things (bugs, sand, goosebumps, sleep deprivation etc. etc.), but she was a trooper and never complained to us once (her Mom, now I here other reports on that…lol!). But seriously, thank you so much for all that you did kiddo!
Day two had us creating images on the hill with some rather amazing models…whoa…My camera went into overdrive!
The afternoon/evening was spent honing our skills…unfortunately Mother Nature didn’t cooperate, so we didn’t quite get the sunset images I was hoping for, nor the night lights…but what can you do?
Here’s a few more images from the day:
Day 3 was spent gazing through my camera at some more beautiful people…life’s rough, huh?
There’s so many more images I could share, but I’ve probably lost you all already Thank you so much to all of our models! You were amazing and we couldn’t have done the workshop without you!!
Shona xo
Tags: ocf, off camera flash, Ottawa, Photography, Shona Reid, shona reid photography
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