What to Wear Wednesdays! Sept 28, 2011

Welcome to a new feature on my blog!  There's one question I hear over and over again... what to wear to a photo session?  Here's your answer!  I'll be posting an possible outfit or items of clothes every week, and explaining why exactly that outfit would photograph well.  The point isn't that you'd go buy it exactly, but that you'd be equipped to figure out how to piece together your own fabulous wardrobe :)

Disclaimer:  I am NOT a fashionista.  Not even close.  My style in high school was atrocious and embarrassing, and although I think I've come a long way, I do wish I was more fashionable, and I wish I knew how to pull together accessories.  But, luckily for me, there's Pinterest and Polyvore, which is used by people far my stylish then me, and they kindly post they're ideas for me to link to :)

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What makes this a great photo session outfit?

1.   Layers!  The scarf + cardigan + button up is great use of layers, and would be cozy for fall photos

2.   Textures!  The textures in the scarf, earrings, shoes, bracelet and bag work together really well.

3.   Colour!  I have a bit of a thing for teal and grey :)

Can't wait to see what you wear to your next session with me!

13 months....

of blog silence.  Coincidentally, my son is 13 months old ;)

Yup, I abandoned blogging in favour of mom-ing.  But, I've decided to give it another shot, as it is useful to connect with my friends and clients, keeping everyone in the loop about what's going on at tonni.g.photographer.

So, I had a baby!  On August 19, 2010, my dear little boy, Felix Martin, was born.  Maybe I'll share about it sometime.

Since I haven't blogged in over a year, I'll be sharing sessions from the past year, and I'm planning on throwing more personal stuff in here too.  I love a good project, and my house is in a perpetual state of decor change, so I may as well turn it into blog content!  Not to mention, you'll be hearing about the many adventures and mis-adventures of a curious 13 month old boy :)

Hadley, and why 6 month sessions are great. {Aylmer Baby Photography}

My very last session before I'm on maternity leave for a couple months- it was a pleasure to meet up with this family again and capture little Hadley at six months old!

Why are 6 month sessions so great?  Well I'll let her photos help explain...

Reasons why you should consider a 6 month portrait session for your baby:

#1 She's sitting and smiling and displaying her adorable personality in full force, which is so fun!

#2  She's not crawling or walking yet- therefore she doesn't move very fast (or at all!).  That means no chasing and coercing to sit still!

#3 Mom and dad are comfortably settled into they're roles as parents, and they can read they're kid's signals- rather unlike the newborn session, where everything is new!  Also, mom and dad are rested :)

#4  Baby smiles!  (did I already say that one?  oh well, it bears repeating!)

#5  And when she's had enough, baby glares.  This photo made me laugh so hard!  Clearly, she was through with me and my camera. 

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The lovely Bentum family! {Ancaster Family Photography}

This was a very special session... you see, mom is a photographer, and she doesn't often get photos of herself with her family- that's just the way it goes when you're the one with the camera!  She came down to help me with a few weddings in June, and we arranged a session swap- I do a session for her, and later this week I'll get one in return!  It's a pretty sweet deal :D

This little guy is quite the walker, for only 11 months old!  I was impressed... he kept me on my toes!

He's bound to be a book lover, with a plethora of teachers in his family... I love it when a family brings along great props!

And one of mom and her little man to end off the night.  What a happy little guy!  

Thanks so much for having me out to photography your family!

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Ancaster Family Photography

Sisters! {St. Thomas family photography}

What a fun session!  

When I first received an email from Shannon, I wasn't sure how this would work- how to come up with a full session's worth of photos of 2 grown women?  But, I figured, they're sisters- it should work out just fine!

And did it ever! 

They came well prepared with lots of fun props- and they pretty much laughed non-stop!

Shannon and Cait, thank you SO MUCH (or should I say, "YOU THANK!?!), I had so much fun with you guys!  I'm so glad the rain held off and we were able to meet!

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tonni.g.photographer ~ Aylmer/St Thomas/Port Bruce photography

Becky & Shawn {London Engagement Photography}

I was so excited for this engagement session!  Becky and Shawn agreed to wander around downtown and see what we could find, and we found some great spots!  

The light was beautiful, and they looked pretty good too :)

I'm looking forward to photographing their wedding festivities next May at the lovely Idlewyld Inn.

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tonni.g.photographer ~ London engagement and wedding photography ~ Idlewyld Inn wedding photography

Winter in July {Aylmer Newborn Photography)

 

Little baby Winter... she was an absolute doll!  A few adorable little cries, and lots of contented looking around.  I loved working with her- and her parents!

Daddy Jeff is such a good sport... even carrying on after getting his shirt sprayed with poop!

And mommy Jenny is such a great new mom... I don't know if I've ever heard anybody talk so cheerfully about getting up to feed every hour all night!  Little Winter is so blessed!

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tonni.g.photographer ~ Aylmer Newborn Photography