I started to get into photography around 2009 when I bought my own camera, before this I had borrowed one of my dads old ones to use on a photography course I did back in college, but then I wasn't so into the taking photos malarkey. Buying the camera was just something I wanted to try out instead of buying another video game or something. I am so pleased that I decided to do … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Lauren Athalia
"If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it's as though I've neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up." - Richard Avedon It's important to tell a story with your work whether it's your story or someone elses'. If your photo doesn't say something then what's the point? I was born with so much to say … [Read more...]
14 Romantic Photos
February - a month dedicated to celebrating love & relationships, we asked our Flickr followers to post an image they interpreted to illustrate 'Romance'. These images could be anything from a romantic sunset to favorite moment from a wedding. If you want to comment on an individual photograph click on an image to be taken to it directly on Flickr. We all appreciate the … [Read more...]
Focusing on You: Lessons from Behind the Lens
Did any of you as a child ever experience being the “new kid” in the class? Completely new to the scene and trying to figure out how exactly where you are going to fit in. What “group” would you hang out with? Thoughts of, “would anyone like me,” floating around in your head. Wondering if your style would fit in with the rest of the crowd? This is exactly how I felt being a new … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Alana Gentile
My name is Alana Gentile, I am a Vancouver based photographer and this is my love story with Photography. When I was younger I didn’t have much of an idea of what I was good at or what I was passionate about. It wasn’t until I was in Grade 11 that I discovered my love for Photography. As soon as I picked up the camera and took my first photo, I knew I was in love. Then, … [Read more...]