Project 52.

I decided to start a project called, "Project 52" for 2012! It is a project where I take a photo a week for a whole year and post it up for everyone to see. I believe this will be highly enjoyable because it encourages me to be creative with my beloved Rebel! I will be posting pictures up on the Karli Brooke Photography page, so check it weekly for a new photo!

If you want to join the fun - post YOUR photo up weekly on Karli Brooke Photography page! 

Purple Valentina.

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Imagine that, another photo shoot session in the snow! Third session this week. I'm beyond grateful for all of the opportunities for Sunflower Photography. This week has been amazing so far with all of the photoshoot sessions and new editing program!

The mini photoshoot session with Valentina took place in an exclusive forest. It was pretty exciting session because it was her very first photoshoot session. At the end, she had a huge smile on her face and was already excited to check out how the photos turned out!

Gift Certificates are Available.

Looking for a Christmas gift for someone? Here's an idea!

Karli Brooke Photography now have gift certificates! If you purchase a gift certificate before the end of December, you will receive a 20% off coupon for mini session price for yourself! =)

A Thankful Feast.

Thanksgiving is a celebration to bring the family together for a feast. I'm extremely thankful that I have this opportunity to eat delicious meal with my family under a warm roof, even though it was quite a small gathering. We stated a few things that we were grateful for, and sang Johnny Apple Seed around the table.

I took a moment to reflect this year so far, and counted my blessings. My list of blessings will go on and on, so I want to list my top 3 that I'm beyond grateful for.

1. Family - I wouldn't be here at all if it wasn't for them. They are always there for me, through thick and thin. My little family of 6 - my parents, my brother, and my 2 dogs - we all consider this family as "mafia" because we will always be there for each other, no matter what. I just want to say a huge thank you to y'all. Mafia fam jam for lyfe!
2. Jordan - I honestly wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for him. He showed me those little hidden parts of life that I didn't see. He pushed me out of my shell, and taught me to be bold and true to myself. Jordan, if you're reading this, I just want to say thank you for being my boyfriend through rain and shine. Forever and always, baby.
3. Karli Brooke Photography business - Okay, I have no idea where to start, I'm beyond grateful for how much my little business grew since late June. This business gave me an opportunity to grow as a photographer and expand my experiences. This wouldn't happen if it wasn't for Jordan, and all of the people who supported me. A huge shout-out for y'all. You rock!

What are YOU thankful for this year?

White Dress and Red Bow.

Thought I'd share a few photos from another mini session with Sarah. The photos turned out really well, and I'm pretty proud of them! Loving the white and red contrast. The white dress is a great piece because you can do so much with it such as twirling, curtsying, and be lady-like. She's really fun and easy to work with. If you never read my other blog post about her, then I'd highly suggest you to read it! Click here for the blog post.

Colorful Leaves and a Puppy.

 

 

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The moment I drove into the park, I was awestruck by the colourful autumn leaves on the trees. The temperature was perfect. The Canadian Geese were swarming around the pond. Such a perfect day for an outdoor photo shoot session today with a lovely couple with their adorable pug puppy. I'm honoured to get a glimpse of their love story.

Working with Denise, Jayson, and Tikki was one awesome experience! I'm so grateful for this opportunity because I'm able to add more of my work to my portfolio.

Golden Field and Gray Sky.

 

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Yesterday evening, I went out to an open, golden field with stacked hay bales for an hour photo session with the Coutu family. The sky was looking very gray and dull, and the breeze was chilly, but their moods were incredibly happy. The two adorable boys were so ecstatic about having a chance to play on the hay bales, and the dogs were running around, happily. The mother was enjoying herself, watching her kids having the time of their lives. The energy was extremely positive.

Working with this great family was a huge experience for me, because I never worked with more than two people at a photo session. It took me a while to learn their energy and work with them. At the end of the session, I was feeling very good about the pictures that I took. I knew that this photo session was important to them, because they chose me to take family portraits of them. It was a huge upgrade for them because they went from Wal-Mart photo studio to an outdoor and fun photo session with me.

What a huge opportunity, and my portfolio is growing!

Purple Dress and Blue Sky.

 

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I woke up to beautiful blue sky this morning, and it was such a perfect weather for outdoor grad photoshoot with Natasha Evans! She came over early in the morning with her big purple dress. We went down the highway for a bit to find a perfect fields to romp around for pictures. 139 shots at the end of the shoot, amazing! We worked extremely well together, and she was such a delight to work with. I felt extremely accomplished after the shoot because I was getting more creative with the angles. So inspiring!

On a side note, I read my resumé that I made for Career Development class in 9th grade. I noticed that I put photography under "Hobbies & Interests" - I didn't realize that my passion was already burning a long time ago. So amazing!

I'm falling deeper in love with my Rebel, photography, and this feeling of accomplishment.

Potential.

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Today, I had my first actual photography gig with my dear friend, Patricia Agostinho! Our meeting place was at the eclectic and artsy heart of Winnipeg, Osborne Village. Sadly enough, the sky was pouring when we started the photoshoot. Disappointed, we did our first couple shots by the Toad pub. The start of the shoot was very excellent 'cause we had such a good chemistry and we both knew how to work together very well. My confidence level definitely had a boost there. Amazing enough, the stormy weather cleared up, and the blueness came out! We were able to move on to different scenarios, and we also went to Exchange District, my favourite place in Winnipeg!

Honestly, I could say today was a good day to experiment with my Rebel and the subject. Overall, I got 82 shots of her, and chose 25 best photos. Patricia wrote a really positive review on the Facebook page that made me smile from ear to ear - "Hello, I want to say its very pleased to did the photo shoot with you today. You're really great photographer. i think you have a potential in photography. You're better than other few photographer that i have worked with because you know how to make a connections with the people to feel comfortable with you and do photo shoot for anything such wedding, individuals, grad and etc. You're very easy to work with because you're very flexible, open minded, patient, and easygoing photographer." Yippee! Positive experience with this so far!

Can't wait to have a shoot with Natasha Evans with her gorgeous, purple grad dress on Tuesday!

God Saves the Queen.

I celebrated Canada's birthday with Mr. Jordan Sangalang! We also celebrated his God-daughter, Isabella's first birthday and dedication. People like to call her Izzy, but I call her Bella. It is such a suitable nickname for her 'cause it is cute and so is she.

We snuck away from the huge Filipino party for a bit to check out beautiful Assiniboine Park, one of Winnipeg's famous tourist spot. I took some experimental candid photos of the people there. The music, people, and weather were simply delightful.

After the sun went down the horizon, Jordan and I settled on the blanket with his family to watch the annual fireworks. The show was the best I have seen, and I was definitely comfortable in Jordan's arms.

Today was a good day to take my Rebel out to play with. =)