We've added press printed albums to our line of fabulous photo products. These books include a photo hardcover with magazine style pages. They are an economical alternative to our stunning high end finao albums at just about half the cost per image.
Cheers,
Dani
All except the two of just me were shot using the 10 second timer!
Happy Saturday!
Dani
Anonymous:
Lloyd says ...... "LOOK AT ALL THAT SNOW ON THE DRIVEWAY" = GRAVEL, GRAVEL, GRAVEL!!!
By the way ........ Lovely Floor!!!!!
(03.30.11 @ 09:55 PM)
Dani:
Thanks Lloyd! I definitely need some gravel and perhaps some advice.
(04.02.11 @ 10:55 PM)
Shawna Meyers:
absolutely LOVE the blanket picture in black and white... very creative!
I walk around with shoot ideas all the time. Some of them are eventually brought to life and some of them stale before I even have a chance to create them. Sometimes it starts with a single prop like a bike or a basket, sometimes it starts with a story.
Last year we started creating fairy tale shoots. We started with Snow White and in the fall before it snowed we shot Little Red Riding Hood. At the time I had no idea they were making a Red Riding Hood movie.
I am so excited to see this movie! It's playing in town now. Do you think I can convince Devin to take me on a date tonight?
D.
I am a teacher by training so you'd think this would be an easy decision. But it definitely wasn't. I am so nervous and so excited. With more than two months to go it gives me crazy butterflies to announce that starting on May 8, 2011 I will offer photography workshops here at home.
Workshop 1 :: Beginning Photography
Who: Moms, photographers, students, etc. This is for anyone who wants to learn to shoot
in manual mode allowing you to take control of your images. The only requirement is
that you have access to an SLR camera
What: We will spend two half days learning; Getting To Know Your SLR
Understanding Exposure
Shooting in Manual
Basic Equipment
Using Modifiers
Basic Editing
There will be model shoots on both days.
When: Sunday May 8th and Sunday May 15th from 1- 4pm
Where: At the newly renovated Van Steelandt Photography Studio located on a beautiful 81
acres 15 minutes north of Prince Albert
Cost: $250 for 2 days
Space is limited to 12. You're payment is your registration so please make sure to
include your name and email with your payment. Please note that the workshop fees
are not refundable.
Workshop 2 :: This Is How We Do It
Who: This workshop is for photographers interested in learning how we create our images.
We ask that you have a good understanding of the operation of your camera in
manual mode.
What: We want to share with you everything we've learnt about creating fun, unique,
images that look great straight out of camera. We will talk gear, posing, styling,
collaborating with clients, lighting including ambient and off camera flash, location
scouting, raw processing, photoshop, etc. As well, if there is interest we will
discuss some business aspects of photography. We will have several models
available for small work groups. We want you to come away with some new tips,
tricks and ideas and have the chance to try it all out.
When: Sunday May 29, 2011 from 1-10(ish)pm. Supper will be included. Why such a late
start you ask? We love to shoot into and past sunset and even though it's hard to
imagine now but sunset on May 29th is at 9:15pm.
Where: At the newly renovated Van Steelandt Photography Studio located on a beautiful 81
acres 15 minutes north of Prince Albert.
Cost: $450 including supper.
Space is limited to 12. You're payment is your registration so please make sure to
include your name and email with your payment. Please note that workshop fees are
not refundable.
SOLD OUT
When I first ventured into professional photography I was terrified of sharing what I learned. I thought if I gave away all my ideas and knowledge, people would lose interest in what I had to offer. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that. Especially since at that time, what I knew and what I had to offer was so little. I've found it to be very true that "the more I learn, the less I know". I'm at a place where I'm comfortable with the way I shoot and the images I create. I'm really excited to share what I've picked up along the way and I am excited about what more I might learn by teaching something I'm so passionate about."The more often you create and share ideas, the better you get at it." - Seth Godin
If you have questions, please post them in the comments section of this blog and I will respond there as well. Or contact the studio at 306 922 3672.
Cheers,
Dani
jess:
hi dani, for the basic class is a dslr camera ok? and is it possible for someone to take the workshop 1 and 2? thanks jess
(03.05.11 @ 02:58 PM)
dvansteel:
Hey Jess, A DSLR is perfect. and yes you can for sure take both workshops. We scheduled the beginning photography first so those who want to brush up on their skills and join us for workshop #2 can!!
(03.05.11 @ 03:05 PM)
Vanessa :
Oh I hope I don't miss out on this! I am away this weekend for Telemiracle! Woooh! Ring Those Phones! If I am able to I will be signing up for workshop 2. I just need to look into getting some help with financing.
(03.05.11 @ 04:08 PM)
Chad La Pointe:
Hey Dani, I wish I could come. If I was living in your area I would have been there for sure.
(03.06.11 @ 12:04 AM)
dvansteel:
Vanessa, early registration is open until March 20th and we still have six spots available! Wilna, I am so excited too! Can't wait to meet you! Chad, You should come! Are you not due for a family visit?! In fact I think maybe you should move back. Saskatchewan is hopping. Haven't you heard? ;) I'd love to see you.
(03.06.11 @ 10:50 AM)
Mickey:
Ahhhhhhhh.....I really want to do this..... Better get my ass in gear!
(03.07.11 @ 05:13 PM)
Alicia Blais:
Hey Dani,
Just booked myself in for "This is how we do it!" Super excited! (the payment will be under Gilles" name) Thanks! See you soon.
(03.07.11 @ 07:30 PM)
It's no secret, february is my favourite month for several reasons;
groundhog day
it's my birthday month
it's Valentines month
it gets noticeably warmer and lighter outside
spring is just around the corner
etc, etc,
I'm getting so excited for spring and am in planning mode! This year I'm going to plant a field of wild flowers, Devin and I are going to have portraits done at home, and we're going to be in our newly renovated studio space here at home!
To celebrate, I'm offering a limited number of spring portrait sessions at 25% off. Yay!
So here's the deal;
For $500 $375 you will receive;
planning session to create a unique and personalized session
a photography session with yours truly
an online gallery of images to view and purchase
and a $250 credit towards prints, albums and or digital files
fine print: sessions will take place in May and must be booked and paid in full by February 28th
Please contact the studio via email (dvansteelandt@sasktel.net) or by phone (306 922 3672 or 306 980 8333) to book!
Cheers,
Dani
Anonymous:
Would love to see you offer photography workshops.
(02.16.11 @ 07:48 AM)
Way back before Christmas Chantelle and I began collaborating on a session for her and her husband Scott. It was so great to work with Chantelle who is an amazing artist. I found we were always on the same page and could be great sounding boards for each others ideas. I can't wait to wok with both Scott and Chantelle again!
Cheers,
Dani
For every wedding we shoot we includes a DVD of high resolution images and probably the #1 question we're asked is "Are the images included on the DVD edited?"
The wedding DVD is a collection of proofs from your wedding day. We will shoot LOTS of images on your wedding day. Then we will cull them and present you with everything worth reviewing. These proofed images have been raw edited for exposure, contrast, saturations, etc.
Here is a few examples of how the images look straight out of camera (SOOC), after they have been RAW edited (PROOF), and what they look like after a full photoshop edit (EDIT). Please note that any album image or print that leaves our studio has a full photoshop edit.
Looking forward to some wonderful wedding in 2011!
Cheers,
Dani
Jason:
It's great how close your SOOC is to the final edit, I like how the final edit isn't really obvious that it has been tinkered with - it looks more natural that way.
(03.23.11 @ 12:11 PM)We have started to book grad sessions for 2011 grads and I couldn't be more excited! Last year we brought the fabulous stylist Janelle Levesque on board for a truly stylish and unique experience. Because it was so much fun, we're not going to change a thing.
And because we love our past grads so much we're offering some great deals to them. If you are a past Van Steelandt Photography graduate watch your email for some awesome specials!!
Lastly, because posts are always better with images let's look at our proofing system;
After your session we take all of your images, download them and back them up 3 times. Then we cull through the "straight out of camera" (sooc) images and get rid of all those that aren't worth reviewing.
Then we take those images and "proof" them or get them ready for you to view in your online gallery. Proofing is completed using a combination and adobe RAW and lightroom programs.
Lastly we fully edit our favourites for facebook and our blog. This full edit is the same treatment any product that leaves the studio gets. If you order prints, albums or digital files, you'll receive your final product only after it has been given some tlc in photoshop.
example 1
sooc
proof
edit
example 2
sooc
proof
edit
Now it's time to get focused on an exciting and upcoming project inspired by this.
Cheers,
Dani
Vanessa S:
Amazing post! Thanks for sharing!
(01.13.11 @ 11:11 PM)First let us revisit 2010;
* we moved out of our downtown studio and onto a beautiful 81 acre paradise
* we shot 18 fabulous weddings, over a dozen amazing grads, and countless ( I lost count somewhere around 40) boudoir and portrait sessions. There were bellies and babies and boudoirs and families and sessions with all kinds of style. It was busy and I loved every second of it. Thank you to all our wonderful clients who make my job and my life the incredible experience it is.
* we love live music and took in several great shows including Arcade Fire, Rural Alberta Advantage, Wilco, Wooden Sky, The Great Bloomers... Man I hope there is more of that in 2011.
* we traveled! Devin and I spent some time in Edmonton and some time in Mississippi. Devin was able to take in New Orleans, LA for the first time (it was my third trip to The Big Easy). In September I went to Dallas and met some incredible ladies and fellow photographers.
What a year! I am abundantly grateful for all I have experienced and everyone I've met. Life is good.
What will 2011 bring?
* I'd love to do a west coast road trip with my hubby
* I'd like to meet and work with Jennifer Skog
* we'll have a newly renovated boudoir studio up and running
* more live music please
* last year I took a break (with a few exceptions) from family photography. In 2011 I'm ready to jump back into it with both feet and an open heart.
* can I grow a field of wild flowers? I guess we'll see...
* devin and I are due for some new portraits this year
* my resolution? I plan to be more organized. this is the same every year, but this I have a plan! Baby steps.
* maybe this year I'll drive a motor bike without crashing it and breaking things!
* this year I will experience a boudoir session on the other side of the camera!
* this year I'm going to be better to my body
* this year I will take risks, dance when I feel like dancing. Sing when I feel like singing. Pray when I need to pray. Laugh loudly, cry when i need to cry. No matter where I am. No matter who is watching.
Sending all of my positive thoughts for an amazing 2011!Cheers,
Dani
Well this was our latest brainchild and was more work than any of us expected but soooooo worth it! Molly, who has become like a real life barbie to me, was transformed into our disco dancer after a long night of dancing.
Here's the result;
A big huge thank you and xoxo to Molly the model and Janelle the amazing stylist!
Marsha:
Absolutely FANTASTIC! You are all creative geniuses! Seeing a shoot like this makes me jealous, and want to be a part of it. That's how awesome these are! Keep the creativity coming. (and Merry Christmas)
(12.05.10 @ 08:28 PM)
Kat:
'Wow! This is so "Confessions on a Dancefloor" Love it!!
(12.06.10 @ 01:59 AM)
Hi .. I'm Valerie Hofer your photography is gorgeouse. I want to surprise my sister for her graduation.. And I want you to be the surprise. I was wondering about you price on graduation pictures or family shot. How much would they cost? Please get back to me Thank you very much!
(04.22.11 @ 03:19 PM)Hi .. I'm Valerie Hofer your photography is gorgeouse. I want to surprise my sister for her graduation.. And I want you to be the surprise. I was wondering about you price on graduation pictures or family shot. How much would they cost? Please get back to me Thank you very much!
(04.22.11 @ 03:33 PM)Hi .. I'm Valerie Hofer your photography is gorgeouse. I want to surprise my sister for her graduation.. And I want you to be the surprise. I was wondering about you price on graduation pictures or family shot. How much would they cost? Please get back to me Thank you very much!
(04.22.11 @ 03:36 PM)