Sneak Peek: Family Shoot {Sask Landing Family Photographer}

  This shoot was on another hot and very sunny day. They chose to do their shoot at Sask Landing's Main Beach where we found some shade and found some flowers and water to play in! This crew was very easy to photograph and I had a great time taking their photos. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek!

Week in Review: Sask Landing Walleye Tournament

   This past weekend was the Sask Landing Walleye Tournament. I have a few family members that participate each year and it is exciting to see what they have caught at the end of the day. There are also a lot of locals entered in this tournament as well!
   They had two very hot days and saw a lot of big fish caught! The volunteers, workers and fishermen did an awesome job to put on another successful Walleye Tournament!

 Some dedicated fish revivers! 

Links I'm Loving: 
- I love this necklace! 
- I have been listening to this song this week. I also think their new album cover is awesome!
- I would love to be able to decorate my whole kitchen with all of the Anthropologie kitchen stuff! 
- I am drooling over all the great recipes on "Spoon Fork Bacon."

Highlights From the Week: 
- Taking photos at the Walleye tournament
- Taking the cousins tubing
- Using the cooler days to get a lot of editing done

Looking Forward To: 
- Shooting a wedding this weekend
- A productive week
- More lake time!

Week in Review: Fireworks!

   It wouldn't be summer without some fireworks. This week we celebrated my Aunty's birthday and lit some fireworks behind the cabins. They were great! The kids enjoyed running through the smoke at the end and I enjoyed taking some photos.

Links I'm Loving: 
- I can cross this book off of my summer reading list this week
- I am loving these beautiful little prints from Mandy Lynne's Etsy Shop
- I want to make this DIY project to put in my office
- I love the colour of this beach bag

Highlights From the Week: 
- Celebrating and taking photos at my cousin's wedding
- Going to the city with Mom
- Visiting with relatives and friends
- Doing a little online shopping

Looking Forward To: 
- Spending some time at the river at the walleye tournament
- Getting more editing done
- Wedding consultations

Sneak Peek: Kyle Grad 2012 {Kyle Grad Photographer}

     Kyle Grad was a hot sunny day. Everyone was a little worried as the power was out in town all day the day before, but luckily it was back on for grad day. I had a great time taking photos throughout the day. They all looked so great. Congratulations Kyle Grad Class of 2012! All the best!

Week in Review: Camera Dragging Backgrounds!

       It started as me wanting a new desktop background for my computer. Since I was tired of all the default backgrounds I decided to make my own using the camera dragging technique.  
      Camera Dragging is when you set your camera's shutter speed very slow and at the same time you press the shutter to take the photo you quickly drag your camera across your subject to create an abstract looking photograph. 

     It is quite fun to play around with. You can get different effects by changing the speed and direction of the way you drag your camera, different subject matter and the length of your shutter speed. 

     I took these photos of my mom's flowers at the lake. I think some of them look like paintings and I now use one as my desktop background!

    Try it out sometime and see what kinds of abstract photos you can come up with.

Links I'm Loving:

- The Town of Kyle's new Website looks awesome! 

- This looks like an easy, fun summer treat!

- Anyone else watching the Calgary Stampede this week? 

- I think everyone should take the time to do these every once in awhile!

Highlights from the Week:

- Being in and photographing a great wedding on the weekend! 

- Watching the Stampede with Grandpa while editing photos

- Going wake-surfing for the first time

- First waterski of the summer

Looking Forward To: 

- Taking photos at my cousins wedding

- Mailing photo discs

- More summer fun! 

Sneak Peek: Grad Shoot {Swift Current Grad Photographer}

   I had a great afternoon taking this grad's photos in Swift Current! Swift Current Grad day was so windy but thankfully we found some spots that were somewhat sheltered from the worst of it. We took some in their friend's yard, Doc's town, the train tracks and at their place. Despite the wind it was a great day and everyone looked great! Congratulations! 

Week in Review: Back at the Lake!

    Summer is here and there is no where better to enjoy it then at the Lake! I have been very busy these last couple of weeks so I haven't been there as much as I would like but it sure is great to head down there at supper time and visit with family at the end of the day! I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far!

Here is a photo from last year. I need to get better at taking everyday personal photos. 

Links I'm Loving:

- Check out this neat Chandelier

- This is the background on my phone this month

- I love the bright summery colours in this photo

- This looks like a yummy summer recipe

Highlights from the Week:

- Taking photos at Frontier Days in Swift Current. Check out some of the candids here!

- Moving down to the lake

- Getting a lot of editing done

- Watching Canada Day Fireworks

Looking Forward To:

- Being in a wedding and taking photos this weekend

- Some nice lake days

- Hopefully get some waterskiing in soon

Sneak Peek: Wedding Shoot {Waskesiu Wedding Photographer}

    I was so excited when I arrived at Waskesui that Saturday morning to take wedding photos! I had never been there before and it is so beautiful! I took a quick walk to scout out some photo locations and I was blown away by how friendly everyone was. 

    The day was hot and sunny and I got to hang out with one of the best groups of people around! Everyone looked so good, especially the bride! The day was so fun and relaxed and I had such a great time taking photos of their special day! Thank you so much and Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. 

Frontier Days 2012 {Swift Current Documentary Photographer}

   This year I was asked to be the photographer at Frontier Days 2012 in Swift Current! I showed my horses in their Open and 4-H shows for 7 years back when I was in 4-H so when they asked me to take photos I was so excited to be involved again!
   In between all the livestock shows I took candids of the midway, horse shows, trade show, rodeo and entertainment. I hope you all had a chance to check it out and if you didn't I very much recommend you check it out next year!  Everyone did a great job organizing the fair. I had a great time!
   Here are some candids from the weekend.

If you are interested in purchasing photos from any of the livestock shows you can do so here: 

http://gallery.rachellehodginsphotography.com/index.php/Frontier-Days-2012