Recently we worked with RO in our photo studio and on location in Ottawa.

She wanted us to create some memorable headshots to attract attention and casting agents. She was great to work with. We drew on her talents including her background in dance. Some fun below:

Headshots Ottawa

Headshots Ottawa

Headshots Ottawa

A few weeks ago we covered an open house for a local business. They had very good turnout and a beautiful day for the events including speeches from levels of government including Jim Watson.

A few photos:

Assignment Spotlight - speeches

Wall of Remembrance

Jim Watson - observing

I shot some portraits for a small Ottawa firm looking to show off their green side. Portraits in the studio were not an option – we discussed alternatives and settled for something outside with a more natural look.

Four executives had portraits taken – we made them smile.

Ottawa Executive Portrait

This summer I shot some fun executive portraits around Ottawa for different groups. Many were shot on location to highlight important elements for each client.

Below is a portrait for an aeronautical engineer who needed a fresh look for web and other marketing possibilities for his consulting business. Where else to shoot this but at Ottawa’s airport!

Ottawa Executive Portrait

I have been a little negligent showing some current work!

Recently, we shot a whole office of executives and support staff to promote their business. The session went well.

A peculiar thing happened: while setting up I found that two of the 12 staff had shot a hole-in-one. I was amazed! That’s 16% of the whole office – far higher than average. I was dealing with an exceptional group!

Executive Portrait Ottawa

Executive Portrait Ottawa

Remember the Luskville Dragway shoot for Ottawa Magazine?

It hit the news stands recently featuring fun summer options around Ottawa. There was a full page from the shoot of the race cars. I was pretty pleased.

And, speaking of fast cars, tomorrow I will be shooting part of the Ferrari Festival as part of Italian week on Preston Street in Ottawa. My shoot will be at Calabogie Motorsports Club. Very fun!

Stay tuned for updates.

Luskville Dragway Photo

It was a good weekend for running the National Capital Marathon events. Cool and good weather.

My assignment at the Ottawa Marathon event was head of cheering for my wife and friends. I used to shoot more sports events as part of my work. Times have changed and many people offer photo work for free or almost free – prices plummetted and I now do other photo work (as well as jobs like head cheerleader for my wife). Times change – you’ve gotta keep moving.

While cheering for my wife, I shot parts of the marathon and half marathon on Sunday.

Congratulations everyone and thanks to the volunteers and organizers!

Some excerpts, below:

Ottawa Half Marathon start photo 05/10

Ottawa Half Marathon Winner 2010 - Lawton Redman (6960)

Ottawa Half Marathon photo - working hard!

Ottawa Marathon Photo

Ottawa Half Marathon Photo 2010

Ottawa Marathon Photo 2010

Ottawa Half Marathon Pace Bunny Photo 2010

Ottawa Half Marathon Photo 2010

Police support - Ottawa Race Weekend 2010

Ottawa Race Weekend photo 2010

Ottawa Half Marathon Smiles - 2010

This weekend was the Royal Ottawa Hospital’s 100th anniversary. I have worked for them covering different events over the years.

On Saturday I covered all kinds of events at the hospital – from lectures to info kiosks to volunteers to ceremonies to the highlight of the day – an appearance by Ottawa Senator’s star Daniel Alfredsson.

Alfredsson is a star on the ice but he also shines brightly in how he gives to community. He helps bring awareness to the often “shush-ed” issues of  mental health.

When I’ve worked events for the hospital I get a little choked up (really) seeing the good work being done and the difference the people at the hospital make.

While I was working Alfredsson was very approachable and down to earth. He’s a superstar – and I am not talking about hockey.

Daniel Alfredsson celebrates Royal Ottawa Hospital's 100th anniversary