The Sorcerer's collection

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 9.0, shutter 2 sec, 50mm

Since it's Halloween, I thought I'd share one of my spookier images.  This was taken during a photo shoot illustrating the life of a sorcerer.  A friend of mine had all these wonderful old books and props that we were able to work with, to create the sense of old magicks.  I wanted to play around with candle light, so set the camera on the tripod and experimented with a few different shutter speeds until I had the effect of shadows I envisioned.

Wishing everyone a safe Halloween full of sweets and spooky fun!

Hoof-prints in the Sand

I've kind of been on a hiatus for the last month.  A combination of being busy, then sick, then planning my next vacation (which I am really excited about!).

Since I'm going to be on a beach again soon, I thought this was an appropriate image to get back into the groove of my blog.  This photo was taken in the Dominican Republic, during a quiet walk along the beach.  We'd just been passed by a local man on horseback...probably the same man who took us out the next day on our horse tour...and the tide was slowly erasing the existence that he'd ever been there at all.  I thought of the old "footprints in the sand" image, and felt compelled to show that we're not the only ones who leave marks on this earth. 

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 11, shutter 1/125, 32mm

Shades of Winter

Canon Rebel, ISO 800, f 7.1, shutter 1/60, 37mm

January 14, 2011


Winter, the day after a snowstorm.  In the backyard with the dog, watching her play around in the snow, and making a tunneling a hole through the snow on the banister of the deck.

Cut to a few days later.

The space I created formed into a cavernous thruway looking towards the fence on the other side of the deck.  The snow, frozen into smooth ice from cold days and even colder nights, creates waves and patterns.

Winter.  It will soon be here again.  Although I'm not a fan of the cold and sleet, I do hope for a few little snowstorms so that we can see the beauty of the aftermath....layers of snow on tree branches, sparkling like diamonds on the ground, and always new photo opportunities.

A bit of success :)

The wine and cheese tasting table

The art that was up for auction...most pieces were bid on and sold!

My own personal photography that I was selling...with ALL proceeds to the charity.  I sold 3 pieces :)

The media presentation my boyfriend set up and created, using BARC's videos and images of their success stories. 

I thought I'd share some casual pics with you all today, instead of my usual blog format...

The above photos (taken with my cellphone) are from this past Saturday, during the event I hosted and organized to support an animal rescue organization in Bali, Indonesia.  With the wine tastings, art auctions, art for sale, baked goods and raffles, we raised over $800 for them!  It may not seem like a huge amount, but in Bali, $800 CAD goes a LONG way :)

You can read more about this wonderful group at their website:

http://www.balidogrefuge.com/

It was a fun and successful day! 

BFF's

Canon Rebel, ISO 400, F 7.1, shutter 1/100, 48mm

This photo was one of the creature shoots I did for WHIMZ a couple of years ago, and it's still one of my favourites.  This turtle and lizard have been friends for 12 years!  They love each other:)  I think it's amazing, and can teach us a lot about different species we may think of as not "feeling" as much as we do.

Plus, I'm really happy about how sharp this image turned out.  Even viewing it on our 60" TV it's super clear, not pixelated at all:)  Guess the "kit" lens isn't so bad after all...

Weekend of photos!

I actually didn't realize it was Tuesday already and it's been a few days since I posted anything.  I've had a few photo shoots since my last post, plus I've been out and about a lot!

The studio shoot on Sunday was really cool:)  I haven't even had time to edit any of the photos yet...but here's a couple unedited (I just put a watermark on them) as a sneak peek:

"Day of the Dead" theme by makeup artist Andrea Gray

Native Couture by stylist/makeup artist Alicia Nugent

Yes so I have about 200 photos to go through and hopefully some will be published:)  Excited!

I promise to post more frequently, as my photo-a-day is turning into a photo every few days when I have time...ooooops.

Family Sunset

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 18, shutter 1/500, 50mm

Kuta Beach at Sunset
September 9, 2011

Really, the picture speaks for itself:)  This photo is actually one of a few that are available for purchase as stock photography on www.bigstockphoto.com
I had put a few photos up there last year and totally forgot they were there!  I'm thinking I should submit a few more...try and create a substantial stock portfolio.  It's on my list!

By the way, if you like wine, cheese and saving animals, you should come out to the fundraiser I've organized on Saturday, August 25th.  We have a well known professional sommelier pouring wine flights with cheese pairings:)  The charity is called BARC - Bali Dog Adoption and Rehabilitation Center.  I'm hoping to go and volunteer for them at the end of the year!   Local artists have donated paintings and crafts to sell with all proceeds going towards the charity:)

You can read more about it here:   http://bit.ly/barcTO

To purchase your advanced ticket for the wine tasting, visit my website:

www.johnstonephotography.ca


Have a great weekend!