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Studio - renovations all but finished

2010-03-06T17:07:23Z

After what seemed like an age we're now just waiting to put the finishing touches to the studio. The canvas prints we chose for the walls arrived on Friday so should be hung in the next few days. The blinds for the windows should also be here this week. Here's a few images that Christa took of our space as it was a few days ago. (To see more images click here or on the photograph below.)

This is our portrait wall, 14' across it offers plenty of space and with all the natual light pouring in from the windows on the right offers some interesting possibilities.

We are so happy with how it looks. We wanted a warm and inviting atmosphere and we both feel we've achieved this. The floor in particular looks spectacular. The feeling of the space is one of the things that attracted us to it and now it's been painted in light colours and had some love and attention lavished on it feels even better than before. We're looking forward to welcoming clients, past, present and yet discovered into our studio.

A studio space for Isis

2010-02-28T17:04:36Z

At the end of last year we did a lot of soul searching about how to take Isis to the next level. We wanted to be able to expand our operations into portraits and offer our wedding clients a more conducive atmosphere to meet and discuss their needs. There was also the thought that although running our business from our home had worked well for the last few years it really was time to separate work from home. Having the office where you live really does mean that you can find yourself checking emails at all hours which isn't necessarily a good thing for your sanity or marriage. So we decided that we'd rent a space to call our own. The only problem is finding affordable digs without having to break the bank can be tough. That said, after a couple of false starts but eventually we found this place.

This is at the back of the Buddha building on Pine Street. It was an art studio of some sort although there didn't appear to have been any love invested in the place. Despite that both of us could see the potential of the place and decided that this was the future home of Isis Photography.

images captured with Richard's trusty iphone - which can get great images in the right conditions - but not so much in low light.

We set to renovating the space the 3rd week in January after we retuned from the UK. With the help of Christa's Dad, Bob, Uncle J, Bunn Lorne Electric and the drywall wizards at Bradley's Drywall Co. we hoped to turn the space around into a fantastic studio.

Barb & Ryan's Newmarket Wedding

2010-02-22T19:05:15Z

Last week we had the pleasure of photographing Barb and Ryan's wedding in Newmarket. It was our first wedding of the year so it was great to get back in to shooting again after a break. Their wedding was an intimate affair with close friends and family invited to their celebration at Madson's Greenhouse. The Greenhouse is an amazing place to get married - especially for photographs, the light is beautifully diffused - Barb and Ryan were married later in the day and although this meant the light could have been better we still got some pretty cool images. To see more photographs click here or on the image below.

Ryan and Barb share a moment.

Our New Website is Live

2010-02-05T20:06:20Z

Just a quick entry to say that our new website is live. It's been a work in progress for the last few weeks but we're super happy with it. Thanks to all our wonderful clients who feature on the site, there's a lot from 2009 but still a number from 2008. You can see the site here.

England

2010-01-28T14:31:28Z

Here is a sampling of my photos from England. We did quite a bit of travelling during our time in England. These photos are from Hampton Court, Tintagel (Cornwall), Wales, Avebury and Stonehenge. Of course I had to indulge my obsession with backlit sheep and include one of those as well. Click here to see more photos.

Happy New Year

2010-01-20T03:18:12Z

A little late admittedly but we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a Happy New Year. As many of you knew we were away in the UK for over three weeks visiting my family. We had a great time catching up with everyone and managed to visit lots of places including Tintagel, (King Arthur's birth place - possibly) Stonehenge as well as both my sisters, their familys and my parents. All this during the coldest winter in 30 years, so it was nice to get back home where it may be a little colder but at least we know how to handle it! :) Anyway, over the next few weeks we'll try and post some of our favourite shots from the trip here.

Of course returning to Canada after an extended absence meant that there has been a lot of catching up with email and work as well as other projects, which is partly the reason why we've taken so long to post something new on our blog.

We've also got lots of exciting news about Isis... more about that later. For now here's a shot of Christa's from Stonehenge.

Stonehenge at Sunset. January 2010

Best of Weddings 2009 - Isis Photography

2009-12-11T21:37:03Z

It's been a really fabulous year for weddings, lots of variety and so many wonderful people. Thank you to everyone who has made this year so much fun.

Comments like this make us feel good.

2009-12-03T16:05:43Z

Denise and Matt came to us for some engagement photographs in October. We offered them our pre-wedding shoot which includes the guest book. The weather that day was dreadful, as it was for a lot of October but we managed to have fun and get some great images. You can see some of them here. Afterwards they had this to say.

"There were quite a few couples that recommended you when we were deciding on a photographer and both of you have by far exceeded mine and Matt's expectations. You are truly both a delight to be around, qualified and very modern when it comes to your style."

It is always nice to get feedback like that so thank you Denise and Matt. We're sure you'll have a wonderful time in Jamaica and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Lisa & Jim's Bear Estate Wedding Celebration

2009-11-30T16:28:31Z

Lisa and Jim with the Collingwood Terminals in the backgroundOn November the 21st we shot our last wedding of 2009. After the dreadful weather this year it was a nice surprise to be treated to an atypical November day for Lisa and Jim's celebration. Lisa and Jim had been married earlier in the month in Cuba and so this was the reception for friends and family who couldn't make it to Cuba. They wanted to do it in some style and Lisa was keen to get some wedding photographs so had asked us to spend a few hours with them before the reception. We had a great time, no rain, mild temperatures and a few laughs as we toured some of our favourite spots for what will be the last time this year. We also were treated to one of Lori Hutchinson's (aka The Caketress) creations. Anyway here's a few of our favourite images from the shoot. Click here or on the image above to see more.

November turns into portrait month

2009-11-20T19:12:30Z

Another family portrait session in Collingwood. Not quite as adventurous as the last set of photographs, time constraints and school meant for a lunchtime session at home. Still we had a lot of fun and everyone seemed to enjoy it... here's a few of our favourites from the session. Click here to see more or on the image below.