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2010 Olympics wrap it up in Vancouver
I was hooked on the winter Olympics this year, maybe because it was on our home soil, Canada. It’s nice to see that Canada now broke some world records with the highest number of Gold medals overall. From the new skiing events to the new snowboarding events it was the most exciting Olympics that I ever watched. Oh yes, the hockey game…Canada vs USA last night was amazing. The fact they went into overtime made the game even more exciting. It was also great to see a familiar face, Two-time Olympic Champion Catriona Le May Doan holding the Olympic Flame.
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- Catriona Le May Doan lighting the Olympic flame
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- Two-time Olympic Champion Catriona Le May Doan and Richard Emmanuel
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- Vancouver-2010-Olympic-red-mittens
Best wishes from all of us at Piper Studios! If you have a comment about the Olympics that you woudl like to share please do so.
Thank you Canada!
Maggie & Paul
How to select your wedding photographer
Wedding bells will be ringing soon, and you have to pick your wedding photographer. He's the one who will capture your perfect day, on film or digital, so you can cherish and remember it for the rest of your lives
The question you must answer is, which Toronto wedding photographer, and what type of photos you want to be taken on your special day. When choosing a wedding photographer you should keep in mind that this is your day, and stress should not be a part of it. When you visit wedding studios, pay attention to their attitude about your wedding and how attentive they are to you. Personality plays a big part in a photographer's career. Their outlook on the wedding and how the day will go should be in accord with your needs.
When choosing your photographer you need
to consider:
- The artistry, creativity, and talent.
- The style or styles of photography offered.
- How long have they been in business in this area?
- The technical knowledge.
- The background and experience of the studio.
- The personality.
- The type and quality of the equipment that will be used (professional medium format, 35mm or digital)
- Personal and product guarantees
- Availability of black and white coverage and special effect photography.
Professional photography is NOT a generic product!
Wedding photography is one of the most demanding areas of professional photography. Your wedding photographer must turn non-professional models into stars, use whatever locations are presented, in whatever weather conditions prevailing.
Wedding photography is a highly specialized field. There are great differences in artistry, talent, creativity, attitude, and experience among "professional" photographers. Trust in quality referrals, your own eyes, and ask a lot of questions.
Another important thing
Another extremely important thing, if not the most important, is the style, creativity and beauty of a photographer's work. When you look at the images pay attention to lighting, posing and different techniques. Don't be afraid to express your feelings about the photos you are looking at, especially what you like and dislike (if anything). See if these photographs are what you had in mind for your wedding pictures.
There are three types of photography at Piper Studios; posed or formal images, black & white "photo-journalism" or candid photography. It is important to know what type of photography you would like and make sure that the photographer offers it. One of the last things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer is the price. Most photographers offer a basic wedding package, as well as several upgrades. It is also a good idea to discuss a schedule about when and where the photographs will be taken, and how much time there is available to take the pictures. All of these things are very important to consider when choosing your photographer, because after the day all you have are your memories and your photographs.