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CONTENT Featured Member: Mizan Rahman Photography Workshops May Photo Contest: B&W Portrait Facade International at CMTC Featured Photographer: Ed Bowron Photography Tips and Tricks Events Calendar
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Credits Editor Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Pictures Mario-Pierre Gaudreau, Kimberly-Mai Therrien, Philippe Caetano, Mizan Rahman Facade International Marc Gagnon FSpot Active Members
Mario Gaudreau, Kimberly-Mai Therrien, Philippe Caetano, Marc Gagnon, Mizan Rahman, Shawn Harquail, Mike Walsh
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Featured Member
Mizan Rahman Mizan joined us last month and has created some beautiful pictures of some of his friends and colleagues. Here are samples of his most recent shoots at the FSpot.
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Photography Workshops
Working with models This workshop is ideal if how to highlight a model’s you ever have an interest in features and dealing with shooting other people. double chins, and what clothes to wear under various This Workshop will cover conditions and various kinds the basics of working with of backgrounds. models which includes directing, posing, movement, We will also discuss basic and what to look for in order etiquette, the dos and don’ts, to minimize editing time how to find models, how during post processing. We much to pay them, when to will also teach you how to pay them, how to deal with know your model and how to TFP shoots, how to draft highlight her strengths. and use contracts and model release forms, and how to We will also teach you deal with agencies and more. how different angle affects the overall image and the We’ll also take a good bit of subject, the ideal field of view, time shooting models, to help traditional compositions, you find ways of directing
various models who take direction differently, from experienced and professional models who need very little to amateurs which need a good deal, both of which we will have with in studio with us. Finally, you’ll be put on assignment, where you’ll be asked to find models to shoot. We will upload the pictures to our Facebook group where they can be critiqued and discussed amongst us.
This workshop will be offered May 30th at 1pm. Cost: 10$ member/20$ non member Can be redeemed as Free Workshop for members
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Featured Workshop
For this workshop we’re getting To bring further clarification back to basics, the real basics. on the subject we’ve actually That is, the basics of light. turned our entire studio into a camera, one that you We’re going back to refresh can walk into. That means your memories and clarify we’re going to explain how the source and nature of cameras work, and also a the one thing that allows bit of how we perceive light. us to actually take pictures, We’ll also see how light and to see… Light. Light is can be capture and turned everywhere around us, at into pictures and prints. least when the light’s turned on, but how does it work and We’ll also touch on light how does it affect our cameras, sources, modifiers and the and what about our eyes? characteristics of light that
every photographer should know about and we’ll also discuss other various other ways you can manipulate light. Just as with all other workshop we’ll also get to shoot, indoors and outdoors if weather permits and you’ll be handed out some assignments which we can discuss and critique together on our Facebook group.
This workshop will be offered May 23rd at 1pm. Cost: 10$ member/20$ non member Can be redeemed as free workshop for members
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Model: Talya Morgan Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Hairstylist: Talya Morgan Make up artist: Talya Morgan 8
Photo: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Model: Kimberly-Mai Therrien
May Photo Contest
B&W Portrait This month we ask you to find a subject and create a classic B&W portrait. Portrait photography is one of the classic applications of photography and is still one of the most popular style of photography today.
Really, just think of all the selfies we see on Instagram and on Facebook daily. Even if selfies do have their own classification, they’re definitely portraits too! Portrait photography can be as simple as capturing our idea of beauty but can also tell a story, and they can also tell us a great deal about a person’s emotional state. Within that one frame photographers can capture strong emotions or tell tales that, as the classic saying goes, are worth a thousand words. The background can play an important role as well in portrait photography, In fact, using the correct setting and lighting can change the entire mood. The extra challenge here is that the image
is in black and white. Black and white isn’t just about removing colour from an image, it’s rather about focusing your attention on tonal values rather than hue and using that to create interest. It’s not something that is as easy as it sounds. And keep in mind, there is lots of power in the eyes, make them count. So this is your challenge this month! To create a B&W portrait. Who and what it is about is left up to your discretion, even selfies are welcomed in this challenge. For this month’s prize, we are offering a Classic B&W photo shoot with a 12x18 print. This can be redeemed by yourself or transferred to someone else, as a gift.
Image: Model: Talya Morgan Photography: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau
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Featured article
Facade International At CMTC This month Façade is headed out to CMTC (Canadian Model & Talent Convention) in Toronto with 13 of its models whom we’ve had the pleasure to work with in April. These models and actors will have the chance to learn in various workshops and seminars, and also will have the opportunity to meet scouts from agencies in markets all over the world. They will also have the chance to meet and network with Casting Directors, Producers, Managers, Authors, Fashion Industry Clients and more! This is a major event and a very good opportunity for them
to advance in their careers. The trip was organized by Façade International and FSpot partnership member Marc Gagnon. Throughout the month FSpot has had a few shoots with the models and actors to help update their portfolios. Many make-up artists and hairstylists were hired and the photographers shot a plethora of looks for each of the models. They also switched up lighting and pushed creativity to its limit by offering new and fresh sets for each and every look and model.
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Andrea Small Ashley Cameron Chelsea Delorey Jacynthe Pelletier Jeff Watson Josée Pellerin Lysiane Nicholson Mcailynn Gough Phoebe Hicks Ryan William Hebert Terra-Lynn Bertram Timothy Rae Trinity Augustine
Make-up:
Presley Charlotte Talya Morgan Stephanie Carson Mcailynn Gough Brittany Hicks Justine Hicks Julie Lurette
Hair:
Kristina Mallet Talya Morgan McAilynn Gough Brittany Hicks Justine Hicks Linda Cormier
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Model: Ashley Cameron Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Hairstylist: Linda Cormier Make Up Artist: Stephanie Carson
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Model: Trinity Augustine Photographer: Kimberly Therrien Hairstylist: Kristina Mallet Make Up Artist: Stephanie Carson 12
Model: Lysiane Nicholson Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Make Up Artist: Talya Morgan
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Model: Mcailynn Gough Photographer: Mario Gaudreau 14
Model: Phoebe Hicks Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Hairstylist: Mcailynn Gough Make Up Artist: Brittany Hicks
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Model: Jacynthe�Jazz� Pelletier Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Hairstylist: Linda Cormier Make Up Artist: Julie Lurette 16
Model: JosĂŠe Pellerin Photographer: Kimberly Therrien Hairstylist: Kristina Mallet Make Up Artist: Presley Charlotte
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Model: Andrea Small Photographer: Phillippe Caetano Hair and Make up: Model 18
Model: Chelsey Delorey Photographer: Kimberly Therrien Hair and Make Up: Model 19
Model: Terra-Lynn Bertram Photographer:: Kimberly Therrien Hairstylist: Talya Morgan Make Up Artis: Talya Morgan 20
Model: Jeff Watson Photographer: Mario Gaudreau 21
Model: Timothy Rae Photographer: Mario Gaudreau 22
Model: Ryan William Hebert Photographer: Mario Gaudreau 23
featured photographer
Ed Bowron
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Ed is one of the most Charismatic person I know. He’s all smiles with a wacky and fun personality, elements of which are definitely represented in his photography. High contrast and high saturation are typical of his shots, and he is also quite capable of bringing out the best in people. These are things that his pictures so pleasing.
I got him to stand in front of the camera, something he doesn’t do too often, and do an interview with him.
I met Ed about two years ago, he came over to help with set design for a shoot, I only found out later that he owned a Canon 60d and that he had an interest in photography. I was also surprised to find out that he lived right close to me, and seeing how I’m almost in the middle of nowhere, that was pretty cool. I helped him with some more advanced technique and pointed him in the right direction for gear and he has since been shooting consistently for the past two years. I consider him a good friend and it’s always so much enjoyable shooting alongside him.
Ed: Not too much lately. Catching up on some of my editing, getting ready for the summer shooting season.
Viewpoint: Hello Ed ! Ed: Hello Viewpoint: What have you been up to?
Viewpoint: Great ! I can’t wait to see your new materials ! Thinking about this, can you tell me what got you in photography in first place? Ed: A couple of years ago at a Halloween party I met a model. We hit it off and I mentioned to her that I was always interested in getting into photography. So she invited me out to shoot her with her camera. I shot everyone in a while for a year until I was
Text by Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Interview by Kimberly-Mai Therrien
able to get my own camera. Viewpoint : Who was the model? Ed: Karyn Inder. She is actually in Toronto working as a model. Very proud of all her hard work and very thankful she helped me get started. Viewpoint : You’ve been shooting people quite a bit since, do you enjoy other types of photography? Ed: I really like working with models over still life or landscape. I enjoy trying to capture a little bit of someone’s personality. Plus it is always great meeting new people. Viewpoint : What would you say was your best photography experience? Ed: That’s a tough call. I had a really great boudoir shoot at F-Spot with Leigh and Erica. It was a lot of fun, and the pictures turned out really great. I really have enjoyed all of
my shoots. The people I’ve met through photography are really awesome. Viewpoint : What would you consider a challenge ? Ed: Right now I’m working on learning lighting. As I’ve started doing more studio shoots I would like to be able to set up the lighting on my own. Once I can understand lighting it becomes another creative tool to use. Viewpoint: And this year, what do you feel you’ve learned, technically speaking. Ed: I’ve recently purchased a speed light so I’ve been having fun learning how to use that. Viewpoint : What type of speed light do you use?
Ed: I’d really like to get into landscapes. I’m pretty bad at them right now. I’d also enjoy doing some street photography. Viewpoint: And one last question, where would you see yourself doing photography in the future? Ed: Good question. I still consider myself very new to photography. In the future I would like to keep doing what I’m doing but reach a wider audience. Hopefully people will like what I’m doing enough to want to work with me. Viewpoint: I’m sure they will ! It was a pleasure discussing with you Ed. Keep on the great work! Ed: Thank you very much!
Ed: I have a canon 430EX II Viewpoint : Aside from your current preferred genres, are there any other you’d like to get into?
Model: Ed Bowron Photographer: Mario Gaudreau
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Model: Cloe Leclair
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Model: Erica Chevarie
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Model: Leigh Amelia
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Phototography tricks and tips
Focus Point Composition For the longest time I struggled with getting my shots straight and with getting the composition just right. The horizon was always a bit tilted and there was something off in at least a quarter of the shots, that’s up until I started using one of the most obvious trick of all. The Focus points are there for many things, it assists you in telling the camera where you want to focus, what area should be used for measuring exposure and also for telling your flash what areas fill up with light. The one thing that it’s also very useful for is for setting up your shot.
I use this trick for portrait, landscape and all types of photography and it’s really simple, all you have to do is “anchor” specific parts of the image to your focus points. For example, if you are shooting a landscape all you have to do is have two focus points rest on where-ever you want your horizon line to be. Most focus points are set up in accordance to the rules of thirds, with a focus point naturally resting on one of the strong points, which is why this also works well in studio work too, for portraits, simply resting the models eyes on one of the focus points can help you get that default composition.
Top: I used the focus points to help me get a straight line across the horizon. The focus points are resting slightly below it but it was good enough for me to snap a pic while keeping it quite straight. Right: Here’s a good way to use the focus points in portrait photography, having the eyes rest of the focus points I know my image is straight and that I have a decent composition.
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This works with most of the cameras that are on the market today but it definitely works better with 9 point AF systems and up. For seasoned photographers this is all plain and obvious, focus points are set up that way because manufacturers know where photographers want the attention to be, so of course it was designed that way but it doesn’t always work quite right, since in some AF systems the points are tighter together, which means that sometimes you have to adjust your horizon to rest above or below focus points and that’s ok, since the points still serves as a really great guide.
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Events Calendar Workshops English May 23rd - Understanding Light May 30th - Working with Models Hosted at FSpot Studio
Other Events Fspot
Photo Contest : B&W portrait Hosted online
Miss and Miss Teen Maritime Saturday May 16th Talent Fashion, Swimsuit, and Evening wear competition Starts at 7pm - 20$ a ticket
Sunday May 17th Miss and Miss Teen Maritime Pageant Starts at 7pm tickets are 32.50$ @ La Caserne (Next to FSpot Studio) 331 Acadie, Dieppe For more info call 871-5679 35
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