February 2012
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November 2011
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“The truth is no portrait of substance has people smiling. Look at the history of...”
– Rodney Smith (via notastarvinartist)
September 2011
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View My New Headshot
Took this shot today for my new headshot. Would love to get your comments. Thanks!
August 2011
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"Soft as Sin" by Kyle Goldie
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"Goth Town" by Kyle Goldie for Fantastics Magazine
Goth Town was shot on Canada Day in Vancouver, BC, Canada for Fantastics Magazine. Please share your comments and re-blog! Thank you.
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"Bodyscapes" by Kyle Goldie
I was wanting to shoot this style of nude work for quite some time, but without the portfolio of this style to back up my reasoning, it took me awhile to put it together with the right model. I hope you enjoy my first crack at “Bodyscapes” by Kyle Goldie.
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Ekaterina by Kyle Goldie
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"Heat" by Kyle Goldie
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"Moments" by Kyle Goldie
So many things come to mind when I try to describe this shoot, but I will let the photos speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy Moments by Kyle Goldie.
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Mei Tang Portland Oregon
I wanted to try out something I have never done before. Since I have mainly been shooting commercial images in 2011, I have had little time to really get back to the artistry I’ve been yearning to shoot. So, during my road trip through Oregon, I met with Mei Tang (Option Model Mgmt) at her condo and started getting spontaneously creative. No team involved. No assistants. Just me and her....
July 2011
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June 2011
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"Desert Sun" for MF Magazine
May 2011
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Tiera @ Next Models Canada
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the only way to effectively listen to an artist...
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M Le Monde
chrisnaidu:
Okay, this is just beautiful.
January 2011
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Top Secret: Why I've Been MIA
Well, as you have all more than likely noticed, I have not blogged in quite a long time! I have been working on some projects that I had to keep on the DL due to non-disclosure agreements and other projects that just took awhile to finalize! So, here is the nutshell of what I have been up to for the past few months!
Sept-Nov: Creative Director, Art Director, Studio Manager for an international...
September 2010
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Model: Alecsa Nelson @ Key
Alecsa Nelson is not only an amazingly gorgeous and talented model, but a very hard-working and genuine person as well. Her experience spans around the world and has recently led to her title as Canadian Ford Supermodel of the Year. After working with Alecsa on many projects over the last couple of years, I highly, highly recommend her to anyone. She is incredibly versatile, takes direction...
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Tip #8 - Stop Procrastinating
Easier said than done, but it’s absolutely crucial. We all procrastinate from time-to-time for different reasons, but some are better than others at hiding it. One of the biggest draws for procrastination is using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Myspace, etc. Now, this may seem confusing since modern marketing channels are these same exact sources – it’s just up to you to plan...
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Showcase on Canada's the MeatMarket!
AMAZING NEWS!
Recently, I was invited to the exclusive MeatMarket, Canada’s leading website to showcase “the finest talent in the Canadian commercial photography industry.” I am both thrilled and honored to be a part of this roster. To be included amongst the listed photographers is a sincere pleasure. Please take a browse through the website and sign up for their free...
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“Good design is simple, user-friendly, aesthetic, precisely consistent,...”
August 2010
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Tip #7 - Your Competitive Edge
You are surrounded by competitors, so why should a client come to you and not the next person? If you can’t answer that question, neither can they. Are you the least expensive? The highest quality? The most creative? The closest? Whatever it is, you need your competitive edge to have a successful, sustainable, reliable business. Figure out what your competitive edge is not only in your local...
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Tip #6 - Opinions or Onions
If you are fortunate enough to have the respect and position where people come to you for your opinion, you more than likely have had many people do exactly that. Now, it is up to you to either give it or hold it back. What do you do? If you ask someone for their opinion, take it as exactly that, an opinion. Do your best not to get offended, become defensive, or worse - let it effect your...
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Tip #5 - A Can of Spam
In the world of the Internet, thousands of photographers send out e-mail blasts to their address list. Is it current? Is it accurately targeted? And most importantly, is what you’re sending SPAM?
Ask yourself, do you like receiving spam e-mails? I sure don’t. In fact, 99.9% of the time I never even open an e-mail if I don’t know the person or company that sent it. Why expect...
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“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength,...”
– Vince Lombardi
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American Photographic Artists (APA) NW Success...
GREAT NEWS! I am now officially not only the American Photographic Artists (APA) Executive Events Chairman, but now also the Northwest Success Team Coach! If you are interested in learning more about APA and/or it’s Success Teams, please do not hesitate to get a hold of me by e-mail, phone, or Skype. All of that information is available on my blog and website. This will be fun! I hope you...
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Tip #4: Target Marketing
You might shoot fashion, beauty, sports, nudes, architecture, pets, or whatever else, but you should know your position within the industry. Don’t waste your time in mass-marketing your brand - it will be tossed in the garbage next to the other thousand or so photographers that are doing the same thing.
Take the time to uniquely identify your niche market and it’s potential clients....
July 2010
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Tip #3: Attitudes
Simply put, keep it in check. This may be an obvious tip, but we all experience various kinds of unprofessional attitudes on a daily basis - and we all don’t like it. Yet all of us are at some point culprits ourselves.
Being arrogant, from what I have personally experienced, is at all levels of a photographers career, but is typically strongest amongst those who are insecure about their own...
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Tip #2: Mentoring and Being Mentored
If you are an experienced photographer, you more than likely had at least one mentor at some point in your career. You might even be a mentor to one or more photographers now. If you are beginning your career, however, you should seriously consider the option of being mentored by someone you look up to.
There is a very interesting association specifically for this purpose:...
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Tip #1: Sear Your Brand
Over the years, I have had many people come to me for advice/suggestions/humble opinions, so I figure making a section of my blog for tips would be a great way to help others - and to continue to brand my company. Brand, brand, brand!
Branding your company is more than merely putting your logo on your stationary, business cards, website, mailers, etc. Absolutely everything from your website,...
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When Lightning Strikes: The Creative Feeling
Regardless of your status as a photographer, we all get that same sense of overwhelming happiness when we get that amazing frame. After hours, days, weeks, or even months of preparation for that shoot, it all comes down to being in the moment that day and working your magic with the team. When everything comes down to it, the model is styled, the makeup & hair look brilliant, the assistants...
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Sex, Drugs & Fashion: My Interview with Idoll...
Right after I published the beauty story with Madison Haw @ Next Canada, I was pinged by an editor at Idoll Magazine. :) She was writing a piece on sex, drugs and other various behind-the-camera experiences and she wanted me to contribute my opinions and experiences I’ve had over the years. I can’t get into too much detail before it is published, but I am very appreciative to have the...
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Meeting Joan Teasdale
This morning my photographer buddy Chris Naidu and I met with pro lifestyle photographer Joan Teasdale at a local coffee shop. I have been following her work for quite some time now after hearing about her work through TheyRep (photo agent) in Vancouver, Canada, but I had no idea she lived only 20 minutes from me until yesterday! I was shocked. She and I agreed to meet as soon as possible since we...