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Content Credits Editor Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Pictures Mario-Pierre Gaudreau, Kimberly-Mai Therrien, Philippe Caetano, Dustin Hurley Facade International Marc Gagnon
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CONTENT Featured Member: Mike Walsh Cropbury: The Importance of Summer Fabrics and Prints Spring Photo Contest Winner Photo Contest Featured Model: Andrea Small Article: Fourteenth Annual People’s Choice Exhibit Featured Photographer: Dustin Hurley Photography Workshops Photography Tips and Tricks: Low Key Anywhere Events Calendar
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me Q&A from some of his models.
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Featured Member
Mario asked me to send him a “Tell us about yourself ” bio. He said he wanted a minimum of 200 words. Obviously he hasn’t been paying attention to the length of my Facebook messages to him. Seeing as my notes themselves surpassed the minimum, I decided to ask a few former model collaborators to help narrow it down by having them ask me questions of what they would like to know. Before I move on to those questions I’ll just throw in a few quick facts for those that don’t know me. I’m in my early 40s, have been living in Miramichi for the last 3 years. Prior to that, I’ve lived in most NB cities and spent a little over a year in Toronto. My regular 9-5 job is in the IT sector, working for the province’s hospitals. I’ve been married for just about 19 years now and have one son who is a few months away from moving out to start his studies at UNB. Hobbies include Photography (obviously), kayaking, riding my motorcycle. I like long walks on the... oh wait... wrong profile. Well that’s enough tidbits off the top of my head. On with the questions.... Cloé LeClaire: How do you get inspired/find ideas for a shoot Mike Walsh: From everything. Obviously from other photographers. We all see each other’s works and sometimes a simple element of a pose (hand position for instance) can trigger a list of ideas. I might see some kids walking in the street and a hat will spark a whole concept for a shoot. Movies are a wealth of fantastic looks. (Just wished I had their budget for wardrobe) Tiffany Comeau: What’s your biggest motivation?
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Mike Walsh: I guess the fact I still consider myself a consumer of the work I do and not just a producer of photos for others, my biggest motivation is simply to create works I like
displaying and looking at. Mara Jane Morrell: how did you get interested in photography? Mike Walsh: Like most photographers, I’ve always had an interest in photography and visual arts in general. I’ve had a few cheaper cameras here and there and did some typical travel / family photos but it was probably when I was in my grandmother’s room one day, looking at a wall covered in photos. Her and my grandfather, her kids, grandkids and even great grand kids. A wall representing her life and the things she loved. It sparked my interest in taking up photography as a more serious hobby. Bianca K J Madore-Jones: How do you deal with a difficult to pose model Mike Walsh: I’ve never had to deal with a really difficult model, however I’ve run into situations where my words just were not clearly conveying what my mind was seeing for a particular pose. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I like to have photos of poses close to anything I had preplanned handy, and if that fails, well a 3D model is certainly worth more than a photo so I’ve been known to get in the position myself and show what I have in mind. (This usually results in much laughter as I tend to look goofier than they do)
Tiffany Comeau: What’s your biggest fear of something going wrong in a shoot? Has it happened? Mike Walsh: My biggest fear would be the model hurting themselves trying to do something I asked. Never happened as I am very cautious, but I had one Model climb over the railing once. Wasn’t a very high drop to the bottom, and the idea was hers entirely, but I can tell you I was very happy to get her back on the safer side.
Arianne French: Oh do you have like a pet peeve that is photography related. Mike Walsh: People who are camera shy because they don’t think they look good enough. Gabrielle Starscream Carson: What is your favorite type of shoot to do (boudoir, outdoor, etc.)? Mike Walsh: I love props / costumes, the more elaborate the preparation, the better even though I haven’t shot much of that type yet. I have a few ideas I’m working out with some models, which I should be shooting shortly and am really looking forward to those.
down more. Mara Jane Morrell: Do you have any goals as a photographer? (Become well known, just shoot for fun, aim to own a business, etc) Mike Walsh: When I first took up photography, it was just for the joy of the hobby. My goal was to simply get as good as I could. As I have a full time job other than photography, I’m a “weekend warrior” as we are sometimes called. The more I’ve learned, the more I’ve fallen in love with this hobby gone wild. Now, my hobby has turned into business. (New name and re-launch coming soon! Stay tuned) My new goals are to build it into “Serious hobby which pays for itself ” and after I retire from my other job (Still quite a few years away as I am not that old yet!) it may develop into something more fulltime for a while.▄
Samantha Randi: Is there any specific location that you would love to shoot at that you haven’t yet? Mike Walsh: Unrealistic ones… plenty. If you have a more than a few thousand dollars to spend on a shoot, I’ll take you there and we’ll cross those off my bucket list. Realistic ones… yes but I’ll keep them secret until I shoot there. Arianne French: I feel like a lot of photographers and artists have a “feel” or genre or like a “thing” ...do you think you have one if so what would it be? And if not, do you aim for something specific every shoot? Mike Walsh: I know what you mean. There were some local photos I’ve seen posted for the first time that I knew who had taken them before reading the captions. Although I know I tend to like very shadowy photos with backgrounds typically trailing into oblivion, I’m still experimenting with different styles and I don’t think I have really developed my “thing” or “feel” yet. I plan on focusing on editing more this year and that will probably narrow my style
Mike’s work can be found at: http://www.eternalphotos.ca/ & https://www.facebook.com/EternalPhotosByMikeWalsh
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Model: CloĂŠ Leclair 10
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Model: Vicky Martin & Jean-Luc Blaquiere
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Cropbury
The Importance of Summer Fabrics and Prints
by Hillary Leblanc
Summer, when everyone dresses just a little bit cuter than in winter because you’re not red in the face from the cold or wearing so many layers your blood stops circulating. When most people think of summer fashion, they tend to go for light clothes or anything that means they’re freer than when they wear cable knit jumpers. However, when choosing what you’re going to wear for the day, there’s more to consider than how much body is exposed. Certain fabrics are simply a nono in the summer, like wool, cable-knit sweaters, cashmere, flannel and anything heavy. Fabrics that are a summer must: silks, breathable cottons, polyester. Denim is questionable. Yes shorts are wonderful, especially jean ones, but denim doesn’t let your body breathe very well. No one wants to feel sweaty, weighed down and gross while sitting at the beach. Not only that, but denim is one of the fabrics that stays damp the longest! Jean shirts are a prime example of something that should be worn over a tank top or t-shirt at night when it starts to cool down. Light enough that you won’t get hyperthermia, but not so light that when the sun goes down 18
you’re shivering. Lately lace and crocheted fabrics are all the rage, which are wonderful for hot summer days, however they are very exposing. If you’re going to don a cute lace crop, make sure you apply sunscreen and have something to throw on over top if the temperatures drop. Summer prints are always fun, colorful and eye-catching. Florals are a summer classic, and more and more frequently tribal prints. Bright colors are a staple to a good outfit especially corals, teals, mint greens and rich reds. Nautical prints and stripes are always in style in the summer season because they make everyone think of boats, water, and basically happiness. Summer fabrics and prints are important because not only do they define your comfort in the different types of summer weather, but they also dictate your style. Clashing patterns is always in, as are bright colours and crazy prints. So rock your lace, your orangey corals and your denim in the evenings. Be you. Be colorful. Love, Cropbury
Cropbury - A Fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog can be found at: http://cropbury.blogspot.ca/
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Contest Winner
Spring contest winner:
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Boy with Green Apple Danica is a stay at home mom of three who resides in Hillsborough, NB. She had submitted this image for the spring photo contest “Green� and judges (directors of FSpot photo) had unanimously picked this image out for first place. The artist has since submitted the image for the RGB photo exhibit which now hangs at the arts and cultural center in Dieppe and will be up for the remainder of the month of August. She has also started an indiegogo campaing to raise funds to pay for the expenses of printing and framing for the Photo Moncton International hosted this September at Aberdeen Cultural Centre in Moncton. Last but not least, she has also received a full page feature in the Times and Transcript. With such great work and determination, I am sure that Danica will have a bright future in photographic arts. Congratulation on winning this contest and continued success!
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Model: Talya Morgan Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Hairstylist: Talya Morgan Make up artist: Talya Morgan 22
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Photo Contest
B&W Portrait This season 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.
Pictures can be submitted to: mario.gaudreau@gmail.com with the subject line as “B&W PORTRAIT CONTEST”
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. Dealine, September 20h . Must be shot between June 15-Sept 20 Image: Model: Talya Morgan Photography: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau 23
Featured Model
Photographer: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Make 24 Up Artist: Talya Morganne
Andrea Small
http://issu My name is Andrea Small, I’m seventeen years old, currently graduating high school. I grew up in Greater Moncton all my life with my mother, grandfather and three siblings. When I was young, I grew up loving the idea of modeling, only this past year, I’ve decided to pursue my dream to become a model. I’ve met so many incredible people in this industry and I sure hope to meet more. Personally, ACTMA (Atlantic Canada’s top Model & Actor) was a huge confidence booster this past year, because I grew up being a very shy girl. During ACTMA, I’ve won two awards, 1st runner up for Photography competition and 1st runner up for the Cover competition. I also got to meet more amazing people during that weekend. A couple weeks ago, I’ve had the chance to attend CMTC (Canadian Model & Talent Convention) in Toronto, which is one of the biggest conventions of that type in Canada. I learned so much from that weekend in Toronto, I’m blessed I got to be a part of it all, I cannot wait to go again with my mother agency, Façade International. To sum up, my ultimate favorite thing about modeling is to see people love what they do, either if it’s a makeup artist, hairstylist or photographer... Working with a team that loves what they do is the best thing out there.
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Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Make Up Artist: Talya Morgan 26
Photographer: Mario Gaudreau Make Up Artist: Stephanie Carson
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Photographer: Kimberly-Mai Therrien Hairstylist: Kristina Mallet Make Up Artist: Talya Morgan 30
Photographer: Kimberly Therrien Hairstylist: Kristina Mallet Make Up Artist: Talya Morgan
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featured Article
Fourteenth Annual People's Choice Photo Exhibit So Kim and I were invited to be featured artists this year at the fourteenth annual people’s choice photo exhibit in Dorchester. Since I hadn’t ever attended the event I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect but it was a rewarding experience. I showed up with various works; some landscapes, some portraits, some wedding photography, a collection of black and white street pho-
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tography, and a large 30 x 49 inch print of Kim on Acrylic. After setting up we browsed the many pictures set up on tables in the four different categories: People, animals, landscape and plants. The images ranged from all levels of photography and were edited in various styles, some were lightly edited (if at all) and there were some heavily manipulated images as well as HDRs. Despite the apparent disparity in
editing skills and styles, all the images had something unique to offer and all certainly had potential to win in each category. It was an enormous pleasure to mingle within the large gathering of photographers who had created these images and those who had come to offer support, rarely had I had a chance to get to chat so extensively with so many talented artists at the same time.
Over the course of the weekend many people came in to vote on their favourite image in each category. The ballots were counted and the winner of each category, as well as the overall winner was announced on Sunday afternoon. I also certainly learned a great deal about the region, Dorchester has a
very rich history and is one of the most appealing places to go shoot. The people there are just amazing too, very friendly and welcoming with lots of talent and many stories to share and the landscapes are just stunning. The host of the event, Macx, is a photographer himself who has, very generously, been organizing this event since its inception 14 years ago. I am extremely glad
to have met him. The exhibit was held during the sandpiper festival, which marked its 15th year this year. The Exhibit will mark its 15 years next year. So to everyone who didn’t get the chance to visit this year, I strongly urge you to check it out next year, it is certainly worth it.
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First Page: Winner of Best in show, Alphie Millican seen here with our wonderful featured photographers. Left to right : Kimberly-Mai Therrien, Alphie Millican, Mario-Pierre Gaudreau. Previous Page Top: Top five photos in Animals Left to right : Alphie Millican, A Hennessey (representative), Frank Loomer, Darlene Holmes, Don Robichaud. Previous Page Below: Top five photos in Plants Left to right : Doreen Johnson, Gary Capson, Isabelle Levesque, Frank Loomer, Alphie Millican Above: Top five photos in People Left to right : Debbie MacDonald, Barbara Sears, Wendy Price, Val Cormier, Cecile Capson Below: Top five photos in Landscape Left to right : Frank Lorne, Steve Muise, Dustin Morley, Gary Capson, Alphie Millican. Photos by Steve Muise
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featured photographer
Dustin Hurley Shooting for close to three years, Dustin Hurley is a self-taught photographer of the digital age. Shooting primarily Nikon based gear, he primarily focused the majority of his time on portrait and model photography, however; has recently branched out into landscapes and still life work. Dustin has been digitally published a handful of times in local online publications and enjoys working with and learning from as many new and experienced photographers as he can. When he isn’t working at his main profession as a corrections officer, Dustin enjoys spending time behind the shutter and editing down photos into printable works of art.
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Photography Workshops
Working with models II Location shoots
In the second part of shooting with models we’ll be discussing the basics of location shoots.
to use available light, what to look for in backgrounds and how to make them work with your shoot, we’ll cover fill light and how to work with artificial lighting as well and choice of clothes for your shoot. We’ll also discuss how to shoot at different times of day such as high noon, golden hour, civil twilight, and even at night.
Shooting outside of the studio with a model can be tricky sometimes, depending on the time of day, what the weather conditions are like and which equipment you have with you and where the shoot is. So this workshop will help make sure you are Finally we’ll discuss what is fully prepared for your next legal, how and when to get location shoot. permits and how to deal with private property owners. We’ll be talking about the pros and cons, how to choose a location for your shoot, how This workshop will be offered September 16th at 7pm. Cost: 10$ member/20$ non member Can be redeemed as Free Workshop for members For registration contact Mario @ mario@mariophotography.ca
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Featured Workshop
Pin hole cameras
In the first part we covered the physics of light, went inside a camera and discussed the principles of colour. In this second part, we are going to build a camera to capture light and go through the process of developing the results in a dark room. Cameras have changed quite a bit since the early days of photography, now everything is digital with tons of buttons and a plethora of options which helps us manipulate the way we capture light but the principles of photography remains the same. A hole allows light to enter, and
that light is captured on a photosensitive material and is translated into an image. In this workshop, we will build a functional rudimentary camera and create an image with it using mostly common household items. The list of items required will be listed upon registration and will also posted in the Facebook event. Photo paper and chemicals will be supplied. This will be a very fun activity, and going back to basics is a great way to improve on your current skills. This workshop will be offered September 26th at 7pm. Cost: 10$ member/20$ non member Can be redeemed as free workshop for members
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Phototography tricks and tips
Low Key Anywhere So I’ve had a lot of people ask me where I shot some of my low key shots and they’re often surprised when I tell them that I shot them outside, midday. I often get the same thing in studio, asking me to unfold my large black background for some simple dark headshots. So, I thought I’d write today about how to get some low key shots, just about anywhere. This technique requires nothing more than your camera and a flash unit. It works great outside, or somewhere where you won’t get much bounce. Small rooms aren’t going to work as
well because light will bounce more easily off the walls. The process consists of dropping down the exposure of the background until it’s completely black, or dark enough, and fill your model in with light from your flash unit. See example A. For scene. See example B. for exposure of scene with model, and finally example C. for exposure of model with underexposed background. You can get away with this pretty much anywhere but there are
a few things to keep in mind, first is that small rooms with white walls will throw the light around easily so having darker coloured walls, or a larger room to shoot in, will help you control the amount of light reflected around the room. Also, a larger room will allow you to have longer depth of light and softer shadows. The only thing you have to remember is that light is much brighter the close the source is to your subject. I hope this was insightful and until next time, Mario-Pierre Gaudreau
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DR. roberta bondar & Struan Campbell Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space
international fashion Photogr apher
Keynotes & workshops from Maurice Henri Ren Bostelaar Dale Wilson
Bob Carnie Yau-Sun Tong Dennis Prescott
Join us SeptemBer 10 to 13 Aberdeen Cultural Centre FOR ticket Information
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Events Calendar Workshops English September 15th - Working with models II September 26th - Understanding light II Register online though FSpot Facebook Group
Other Events Fspot
Photo Contest : B&W portrait Hosted online
RGB Photo Exhibit
Arts and Cultural Center in Dieppe from August 1st to August 31st
Atlantic Canada Top Model And Actor Saturday May 16th Nov 12-15 2015 Arts and cultural center in Dieppe For information and Registration call 1-877-875-5679
Moncton Photo International
September 10-13 2015 Aberdeen Cultural Center For information and Registration call 1-506-962-3686
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