Context Photography and Design : Photographer : Langley BC CA

PHOTOGRAPHER - Context Photography and Design - OTS ID: 16098

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Context Photography and Design is located in Langley, BC V1M 3K2 specializing in art, casual, fine art, glamour, portrait and print. Context Photography and Design's level of experience is Semi Professional / Experienced.

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I am a musician that has always dabbled in photography... mostly to put a stop to the low self-esteem my female friends have occasionally displayed. What usually happened was I would do pictures for someone, they'd show their friends, and I'd end up taking pictures for them, too. This pattern of being sporadically busy has continued for quite a few years, until, at the encouragement of my friend and favourite model Coby Parkinson, I started "Context Photography and Design". I have been developing a reputation as a comfortable photographer to work with, as I am professional and respectful, and seeking what really looks good for each person, couple, family, or band. I try not to take "stock" images... guy with guitar walking away on railway tracks, girl seductively eating strawberry... you know, overdone themes. I try to create an image that is tailored to my subject, rather than plug them in to something I use all the time. Once we have an image that you like, I can play around with it to clean up or change the background, airbrush blemishes, add colour effects, logos, etc. Obviously, this process should start with a good photo, but sometimes you can take a photo specifically for what you are going to do with it afterwards. The photo of the band Jakoba that looks like it is on a dune was a throw away shot of them as they walked across a school parking lot towards me... complete with light poles, a huge purse hanging off the singer's shoulder, and an ugly building in the background.. but the way they were spaced out was striking, so I took the shot anyways, knowing it would need some sort of treatment. It ended up being one of my favourite shots of the band.