This month for the Creative Potential Photo Club we meditate on the idea of using negative space to compose our photos. Negative space doesn't have to mean a plain white background—bright colours, repetitive patterns, or rich textures can also be a way to use negative space in an image.
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Blog 76 : Emily and Royden
There were tears from both sides of the aisle and across the stage throughout the ceremony. I have never seen so many tears from all sides before. As a wedding photographer, I love to capture rich emotion, which this Edmonton wedding provided in ample supply.
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Blog 75 : Tara and Petros
Petros's inspiring scavenger hunt marriage proposal and clues are personal and thoughtful, taking Tara from their house in downtown Vancouver through various locations within walking distance, before leading her to a romantic final spot near Second Beach. Most importantly, Petros's proposal involved their entire community of family and friends.
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Blog 74 : Composing with Colour
This month we're meditating on another internal, contemplative assignment and exploring the idea of composition with colour. For those of us who shoot in colour, learning to compose with colours can be just as important as composing images using other elements such as lines, rule of thirds, or internal framing.
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Blog 73 : Abbie and Elaine
Bubble tea. Food court arcade. Futuristic elevators. A classic date at West Edmonton Mall. These spots are iconic yet simple, innocent yet goofy, especially when you remember that their first date was over ten years ago when Abbie and Elaine were still in high school.
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Photo Club 3
Blog 72 : Photographing the Zero
I spend a lot of time thinking about the zero, the absence of marked moments, our unmarked speech. These zeroes are exactly what we're going to focus on for this month's assignment. If you want to join the Creative Potential Photo Club, please send me a message.
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Blog 71 : Kate and Jordan Engagement Session
Jordan takes Kate's hand and draws her close—they dance casually, the way only good dancers can. They've done this before, many times before. In fact, it's dancing that first brought Kate and Jordan together. This blog post was written by Montreal wedding photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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Blog 70 : Kitchen Sink Portraits Series
I’m launching a series of portraits of people beside their kitchen sinks. With this series, I’m curious to explore what others have to say about their kitchens, their sinks, and the way their lives are reflected in this part of their home. Photos by Montreal photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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Blog 69 : Creative Potential Photo Club 2
This blog post shares photos from the second assignment from the Creative Potential Photo Club. This month we explore the idea of the visual cliche. This Life by Selena Photography blog post is compiled by Montreal photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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68 : International Women's Day 2019
This portrait photography blog post featuring a crew of inspiring women was compiled by Montreal portrait photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle of Life by Selena Photography. Thanks to all the women who participated by sending in their answers!
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67 : Creative Potential Photo Club 1
I receive a lot of messages from people in my community asking them if I can give them feedback on their images or send them assignments. Motivated by this, I've decided to create a new digital community and photo club called the "Creative Potential Photo Club".
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66 : Bunny and Claude (Artists in Studio)
Made with high-quality bamboo and organic cotton fabrics, Bunny and Claude specializes in creating underwear for women and men. Les tissus biologiques de bambou et coton de grande qualité forment la base de fabrication des sous-vêtements pour femmes et hommes de Bunny and Claude. Video by Life by Selena Photography.
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