Hey Everyone!
Well I’m back from my nice and hot travels (what an amazing time, such awesome pictures…) and am back to tending the ‘ol blog! This is a session from a little ways back that I haven’t had a chance to share yet so let me introduce you to the Redl family. Naomi, Steven and their three little ones are, well, awesome! I had such a great time with them because they were having a good time themselves! It was chilly outside to we stuck it inside and they were having fun, and you could tell everyone was happy and the love was just there. Those are the sessions that I just love! (lucky for me they happen pretty often – I love this job!)








That last one is still one of my all time faves! More to come soon!
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Justin
Monday, February 8, 2010 Posted in Info, Kids, News Please check your monitor calibration:
Hey All!
Sorry I’ve been neglecting my blog as of late – still a kazillion sessions to post (well, more like 20) and the number keeps growing each week, but as you’ve probably noticed I’ve been really busy with my new toy, the Canon 1D Mark IV! Not much time right now to post anything, but rest assured that I’ll be back.
Until then, keep warm as the days get chilly by hangin out with the most awesomest people you know! It just makes the day that much better!
Hopefully this image helps warm you up too

Thanks for dropping by!
Oh, and P.S. – I’ve updated my post on my Photo-A-Day sessions that will be coming up this May. Be sure to check it out! Last year things filled up in 2 days, and this year I’ve had so much more interest that things will likely fill up within the first half day! So check it out at the top of my blog (I’ve listed some ideas I want to try too), and get ready for Saturday May 1st at 8:00am when applications open! Looking forward to the awesome sessions we end up doing this year!
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Justin
Sunday, January 31, 2010 Posted in Equipment, Info Please check your monitor calibration:
Canon 1D Mark IV Review: January 31st, 2010.
**Update**: the rights to this review have been purchased by CanonRumors. All updates, as well as my list of pros/cons and my conclusion will now only be listed on the CanonRumors website, under Camera Reviews –> EOS 1D Mark IV

Introduction
The Canon 1D-series is a group of cameras which really need no introduction. They are the best of the best in Canon’s lineup and and they deliver the quality professionals rely on. New to this lineup for 2010 (or for 2009 to the lucky Aussies who got them early!) is the Canon 1D Mark IV. The 1D series is more the sports/photojournalist pro camera, whereas the 1Ds series is more the Fine Art / Studio pro camera, and while the 1Ds Mark IV is rumored to be announced as soon as Spring 2010, for now the 1D Mark IV is the newest of Canon’s toys/money-makers/tools.
Why the picture of the camera surrounded by all the tools? Because this camera is a professional’s workhorse. Everything about it screams build quality, reliability, customization, and raw power – all the likes of which come together to allow the photographer to take pictures in situations that simply weren’t possible previously. I would say 90% of this camera is pure amazing and praise worthy, but I was shocked particularly at one of the areas I felt that Canon has almost deliberately handicapped this camera – an issue that can easily be fixed if Canon listens to its consumers. Keep reading to find my conclusions on Handling, Performance, Comparisons against the 50D, 5D Mark II, and the 1Ds Mark III, and my conclusion!
This review is the culmination of over 40 hours of testing and comparing aimed at representing typical performance in a real-world environment.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Posted in Equipment, Info Please check your monitor calibration:
Hey All!
ITS FINALLY HERE! Haha, you thought I was excited about the 5D Mark II?! Well, wait to you see me over this! I just got in my brand new Canon 1D Mark IV! One of the first ones in Canada from what I hear and I can’t wait to test it and I will actually post an indepth review coming up! But for now, just a quick few shots for you to take a peak at in the mean time . 2 meetings today, 2 meetings Wednesday, 2 meetings Thursday, so full indepth review will start Friday and hopefully be up this weekend of the 30th/31st.
I’m most excited about posting indepth comparisons between the 1Ds Mark III, the 5D Mark II and the 50D!

Canon 1D Mark IV - all beauty!

Canon 1D Mark IV - in Canada FINALLY!
Keep your eyes posted! I can’t wait to rip into this thing!
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Justin
Monday, January 18, 2010 Posted in Babies, Sessions Please check your monitor calibration:
Hey Everyone,
Have you ever noticed how being around a peaceful and sleeping newborn baby just makes everything in the world feel right? Its when you can feel the love that is present in the room and its beautiful. That was exactly how I felt looking over these pictures that I took of baby Joshua Block a few weeks ago. This new life is just a little reassurance that there is so much beauty and love in this world!
Now, don’t get me wrong, it was a 3+ hour session that included a good chunk of crying until we decided to replace a space heater by cranking up the entire house to 25 or 26 degrees, which prompted much sweating by the myself, and Jen and Devin. But you should have seen these proud first-time parents: it was an awesome environment to be in and I am so glad I had the wonderful opportunity of working with you all. What a blessing is to both of you, and for 180 minutes of my crazy life, he was a bit of a blessing to me to.











Devin loves to be in the kitchen, so this shot, more conceptual than anything, was something fun to try!

CHRISTMAS BABY!

Wow, what a great family to work with! Hmm, what to post next? Got some great sessions recently with the great weather, but we’ll see. Thanks for reading!
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Justin
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