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I love children photography!  There is something about capturing the true child………you know what I mean?  Unposed, natural, completely innocent and free.  Photographing children is not easy as many mothers out there can attest to.   I have been asked on numerous occasions to help moms capture what I capture.  I started in photography by photographing children and to this day I still find it the most challenging session especially the young ones 12 months to 18 months or so.  You just have to let them go and do their thing and capture them as they are.  Getting them to sit still and smile  is out of the question and you will rarely see me go that route.   Family sessions with children that age will almost always have a toy in hand or treat, but the best way is to have an interactive session where you can capture the family having fun, walking, tickling, or playing with a pet.  I rarely use props, but will be sometimes bring or use a clients unique chair or sofa.  I have been scouring the antiques markets lately for really funky furniture.   My favorite age is 6 to 10 and then high school students 16-19.  This age group really allows you to be creative with clothing and locations which is the most fun.  I ask all my clients to bring a suitcase filled with items they never wear or items from mom and dads closets.  I have been known to take clothes off of mom and dads backs for the child’s session.  The kids really hate that, but the images usually turn out incredible and all is well.  I always bring along my own suitcase of goodies as well.

This image of two little girls was photographed some time ago and overlooked during proofing.   After a session, when I’m proofing I pick 75 of my favorites from about 200 then end with a final 40 or so images, so sometimes when I go back to a session months later I can actually find one that I initially overlooked for whatever reason.

Photoshop is not one of my strong suits.  I’m an old school photographer, and learned back in the 80′s the old fashioned way…….with film and a darkroom.   I went to school at Sheridan College for the 2 year photography program in Oakville, Ontario where I made my decision early that natural light photography was what I wanted to do.  Studio lighting was just not my cup of tea, nor was industrial, commercial, or product photography.  I loved people and especially photographing kids.  Black and White photography was a passion and I mastered the art of hand coloring the images……..again old school.  I actually painted on fiber based black and white images with a paint brush or q-tip and oil based photo paints.  My camera of choice has always been Nikon and I still have my Nikon F100 and don’t think I will ever get rid of it.

Years and years later, after saying many many times that I would never go digital………….LOL  I took the plunge.  It just got more and more difficult to get film, drive to the lab (numerous times to drop off, proof, and pick up prints.)  and available darkrooms to work in were becoming scarce.   So I bought my first digital which was also a Nikon (D70S) which I still use as a backup to my newest addition (Nikon D700),  off I went.

Going digital was the hardest thing I had to do.  It not only involved the camera, but now I had to learn how to process the images myself on a computer with photo imaging software like photoshop.   Anyone who knows me knows that when I put my mind to something I usually go at it 100%.  So, I bought the computer, bought the software, bought the camera and all the extras that come along with it and off I went.  Needless to say, I still spend hours and hours on the computer working, researching and learning my craft.  If it wasn’t for photography forums like ilovephotography and countless others and photographers offering mentoring programs like michellekanephotography and briannagraham and the secret workshop to offer guidance then I wouldn’t be where I am today.  I love what I do and I will continue to challenge my skills, grow and educate myself until I can’t anymore.  So , as of today here is a sample of my work before and after.  I have been asked countless, countless times to show what an image of mine looks like straight out of the camera (sooc) and then after I have worked on it.

So here is a sample:

SOOC with minor exposure tweak

Final Image

SOOC with minor exposure adjustment

Final Image

The extreme wedding giveaway…………it says it  all.  One Duffering area couple will be winning the wedding of their dreams.  THEIR WAY ON US.

I will be working along side some amazing business women in Dufferin County to create an incredible event .  Evelyn’s Special Event Decorating, The Small Business Place, Personalized Perfection and myself Frances Morency Photography will be your hosting committee and we will be inviting the who’s who of local vendors to create an unforgettable event .

If you would like to sponsor this event please contact one of the planning committee members

Evelyn Patterson, Danielle Dubois,  Personalized Perfection or Frances Morency.

This is definitely the event you will want to brag about.  Send this link  “The Extreme Wedding Giveaway” to all your friends and family and nominate someone today.

Do you need a donation for your charity event?  Sports Banquet or are you just trying to raise money for a great cause?  then allow me to donate a gift certificate for a complimentary family session.

It would be my pleasure to help your cause.

Wedding Season is upon us and I would like to remind everyone about the fantastic opportunity for brides in the area.   Evelyn’s Special Event Decorating and Frances Morency Photography have a great promotion now in it’s second year.  By booking with the 2 of us you receive and unbelievable rate for your photography needs on your wedding day.  Feel free to contact Evelyn or Frances for more information on this limited time promotion.

Are you planning on having uncle George or cousin Susan take the most important photographs of your day?  Great, but why not hire a proffesional photographer for one hour to capture stunning one of a kind images of the two of you that only a professional with an eye for composition, details and color can capture.