Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic and the world-wide shutdown of social interactions, I have been itching to create some beautiful portrait pieces, but have had to put my ideas on hold. However, this isn’t stopping my plan to create something original and unique for my portfolio. If you are reading my…
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Shooting Product Photography from Home
As mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been focusing on shooting product photography from home during the global shut down due to Covid-19. I would love to be working with ‘real’ clients in the the flesh, but we must be smart to protect our population. So how does a…
Continue ReadingYour Covid-19 Update from District 12 Photographics
What a year it has already been in 2020. The snow is still not melted in Calgary and it’s basically April. Will Spring arrive? Eventually it will but what’s most important during the Covid-19 Pandemic is that you remain safe, healthy and in isolation. We are so happy to see…
Continue ReadingPhoto of the Week: It’s Never too Cold for Family
In this Photo of the Week edition, it’s never too cold for family photos. Although most people love updating their photos in spring, summer and fall, there are the few that love the winter wonderland that surrounds us yearly. The Atkinson family was one who wanted to take advantage of…
Continue ReadingPlewis Winter Engagement Shoot
Not long after we announced price reductions on our Wedding Packages for 2020, the Plewis family called on District12 Photographics and booked us for their August wedding. With most of the wedding packages, an engagement shoot is included and this was a key selling point to the package they selected.…
Continue ReadingHoliday Promotion Starts Today
District12 Photographics is excited to announce our 2019 Holiday Promotion starts today! It’s the beginning of the holiday season with Christmas just over a month and a half away. And what’s the best way to start the season off? How about an amazing promotion to save you a little bit…
Continue ReadingPhotographing in Fall Light
Photographing in Fall light gives photographers some of the nicest lighting conditions to work with. As the days continue to get shorter, the light tends to soften up, allowing for more creative play at all times of the day. I took to the opportunity to take advantage of this…
Continue ReadingLooking for Models in Calgary – Creative Shoot
Sometimes shooting locations speak to us. Driving down the road, a simple location can spark a creative idea for a shoot. We understand the creative and fashion photography niche is a hard one to sell, but we want to be apart of it as much as possible. We are currently…
Continue ReadingShooting Candids with the Kiddos – The Perfect Picture
It’s common practice that many photographers (including myself) are prone to posing their subjects in photos. Especially true, is with younger kids. But, shooting candids with the kiddos can be the perfect picture. I was out for a walk with a good friend of mine at North Glenmore Park. I…
Continue ReadingCalgary’s Natural Parks and Wonders
The last couple weekends, I have made it a priority to get out to Calgary’s natural parks and wonders hidden within the city. During this time, I was in ‘awe’ with the beauty of scenic paths, natural plants and animals; not because I haven’t seen it before, but rather that…
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