Here is a headshot of Pat taken at my home studio. I am really happy Pat wanted to get his headshot done because Pat has a great look. I think he could use this for a business profile or an actor headshot.
Portraits
Ashley's headshot
This is a business head shot of Ashley. Thanks to the feedback I have been receiving from Ilona Smyth, I now know why this would be more a business headshot rather than an actor head shot. Ilona is the casting director at the premier casting company in the national capital, Smyth Casting. I recently met with her to discuss what casting directors are looking for in a good headshot. This has been an eye opening experience to see what casting directors consider good head shots and the different looks Ottawa actors need to be successful at getting the roles available in Ottawa. I just have to say shooting head shots has been way harder then anything I have ever done photographically, even though previously I had thought it was the easiest. It is much easier to get good images when you can involve body parts to fill in negative space, but when you limit it to one's ability to just their lips, eyes and mouth, it becomes very difficult.
Ryder
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This is Ryder! A super cute baby and a godson to Heidi. I was looking through my library of photos and realized I had these photos. I had taken these almost a year ago. I am by no means a baby photographer, but I know at least a few people who will enjoy seeing these pictures.
What would life be like without Heidi
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Today is Valentine’s Day. The cats and I wanted to secretly do something special for Heidi, something romantic, yet in our own weird and messed up way. So this is it, my biggest fear in life. This is what life would be without my beautiful wife. My cats would be miserable, and I would lose my mind and live in a fictional reality as if she were still there. This is how much you mean to me Heidi, and in this morbid way, I want to tell you that I will always love you. I hope everyone takes a minute today to really appreciate their loved ones and all the little things they do for you. Forget the negatives and really embrace the positives, if not just for today. Sadly, good times don’t last forever, so you have to really make every second count. Luckily, I still have Heidi and hopefully we will continue to grow old and healthy together with our cats (who will live to be 60).
Jeff Chan
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My cousin Jeff Chan made his debut in MMA this year. He trains at the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts. He managed to give me a bruise for months by just blocking my kick. The only thing stopping him from a great fighting career is probably my aunt; I don't blame her. Selfishly, I hope there is a second fight.
Fashion Shoot at Maplelawn Gardens
Last Sunday, at Maplelawn Historic Garden, I worked with Fashion Designers Jana Hanzel and Emilia Torabi on a fashion shoot in Ottawa with several pieces they put together. I really had a fun time because I don't really get a chance to do shoots like this and I must say I really enjoyed it. We worked with models Natalie Osika and Gillian Cochrane from Angie's Model & Talent, and I must say it makes things very easy working with great models who know what they are doing. Also, my post processing was way easier ; thanks make up artist, Ariana Assadi. Finally, I want to give my biggest thanks to a friend I have not seen for 10 years, Lyndsey Mills. She came out and helped me with the shoot and even ended up being a light stand near the end.
Bridezilla
I discovered this abandoned Barrhaven Motel thanks to fellow Ottawa photographer Undaily Power. I am really glad I did because it is a beautiful location for my concept. I want to thank my wife and Richard for helping me out in this little mini project. Also, if anybody is interested in helping me out on future projects as either as a model or assistant, let me know.
February 2012 Randoms
Since the start of winter, I have been lazy in taking pictures for whatever reason (cold, snow, Barrhaven) and now I have decided to get off that wagon. A few years ago, I tried doing a 365 project (a photo a day for 365 days), but failed miserably; I just did not have enough time. Thus, this time around the plan is take photos randomly and at the end of the month, I will take a look at what I have and post my favourites. Here are my favourites from February.
