Category Archives: Ottawa Studio Portrait

Ottawa Portrait Studio

Black & White portraits are classy and also very popular! The top portrait is another example of the several new studio backgrounds I now have to choose from.

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Portrait Studio – New Casual Studio Sets

Just in time for the holiday season – I’d like to introduce one of our new casual studio set. This beautiful, young, lively studio set is ideal for young couples, families, high school seniors and for individuals who are looking for a less traditional backdrop for their portraits. This studio set is very versatile for casual...

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Professional Photographer – The Beauty of Lighting Techniques

There are plenty of lighting techniques an experienced  professional photographer has at his disposal in order to create creative images. However, when creating portraits of people there are fewer lighting techniques a photographer has to master in order to bring the best out of people while making them look beautiful. Women for instance want to...

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Studio Portrait

I am told on a regular basis when a  client walks into my Ottawa studio that I have my work cut out because they don’t think they’re photogenic. I usually smile and ask when was the last time they were in a professional studio? The answer is usually never (except for the typical department store...

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Ottawa Portrait Studio – Gentle Light

I recently did this portrait in my studio and I am quite happy how it turned out. Someone who recently came to my studio for a portrait shoot asked how I managed to make her look good on all photos? It’s simple! It has everything to do with light! The rest – You’ll have to...

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