Van Steelandt Photography Blog

September 13, 2009 // portraits / wedding

If you know anything about me, you know I love shooting where there's vehicles. Vehicles bring their own personality to the table and no two are alike. Even when you get the same make and model, they seem to take on personalities all their own.

So at a recent wedding, they had hired someone to drive a school bus to transport guests back to their hotel (GREAT IDEA!!). After we finished shooting for the evening, I thought I'd grab a couple volunteers to come out and let me play with them and the awesome bus! Well, it was a hit and so much fun. We ended up having a line up of people to volunteer and even the bride and groom joined the fun. Now this is my kinda photo booth!

Cheers,

Dani

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Pam Linfitt:

Only you could make a school bus look that hot!! Gorgeous photos!!!!

(09.13.09 @ 03:42 PM)

Lorraine Church:

Dani, these are fabulous as usual. I can't wait to see the weddings photos (especially the one of Stephanie dancing with her Dad). It was great meeting you and thanks for everything.
Lorraine

(09.30.09 @ 04:27 PM)

Marrissa :: Dancing Queen

August 5, 2009 // portraits

When I was a little girl I thought I would grow up and become the Sugar Plum Fairy. I believed this for much longer than I'm willing to admit. I really had no reason to believe I couldn't, after all I had an Auntie who was a fairy. (Turns out she's a hippie, but they're still much the same in my book). From the time I can remember until puberty set in and changed everything, I ate, slept, breathed dance.

So when I met Marrissa last fall I felt an immediate connection with this swan like dancer. I could not wait to photograph her with her pointe shoes and dance attire! I finally got the chance a few weeks ago;

This is probably my favorite from the entire session;

I'll post more as soon as I dig myself out from under my "to-do" pile.

cheers,

Dani

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Mickey:

Thanks for the inspiration.. I have a dancer to photograph too!

(08.07.09 @ 03:14 PM)

pat:

what beautiful photos and also beautiful dancer. great job!

(08.11.09 @ 08:07 PM)

A couple more peeks

June 2, 2009 // family / grad / portraits

We are so busy and loving every second of it. Grad season is in full swing, wedding season up and running, and it's finally nice enough to go out and play with families!!! I have so much to post but only have time for a couple of sneak peeks;

This is the Malenfant Family...

So sweet and full of energy. Emma's a dancer and Evan's quite a performer himself. I think my favorite thing about the Malenfants is how crazy they are for each other. More to come soon.

The next sneak peek is my first graduate this year. Shelby rocks, I mean totally, fabulously ROCKS,

I can't wait to post more from this session!

Now I'm off to prepare for the next graduate.

Cheers,

Dani

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Amber P:

Hi Dani, great pics as always! You're amazing! Jan, your pic is awesome. Love the look on your hubby's face! Can't wait to see more!

(06.02.09 @ 10:02 PM)

janelle :

ooooo lala. Smokin' pictures Dani. Isn't Shelby the greatest?!?!

(06.02.09 @ 10:27 PM)

Charleton:

Hey, what kind of flashes are you using here, and how many (1-2), straight flash or any brellas? Love these shots? I'm a photog as well.

(06.04.09 @ 12:36 PM)

Danielle Carter :

Totally Awesome Idea Danni-- Every time i take a peak Im amazed!!!!!

(06.19.09 @ 10:54 AM)

Sarah & Fiona :: Daughter and Mother

May 22, 2009 // portraits

For Mother's day this year, Sarah arranged a Mother / Daughter session for her and her Mom. It's about time too. The last time these two had professional pictures together, Sarah was is grade four. I hope you two decide to make this a yearly tradition!

Fiona was a great sport about having her picture taken, but mostly she just wanted to watch Sarah have hers taken.

I have so many more images from this session that I just love. Be sure to watch for another post of these two gorgeous women!

Cheers,

Dani

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Fiona:

Hi Dani,

The best Mother's Day present ever!!!!! We had sooooo much fun and yes, I definitely think it will be a yearly tradition from now on! All the very best in your new, stupendously gorgeous studio space!!!

Cheers,
Fiona

(05.24.09 @ 06:22 PM)

Hair and Make-up by Nelly

May 14, 2009 // photography / business / portraits

My very good friend, Janelle, has just opened a small hair studio in her home and does amazing work. She will also be doing hair and make up for the studio.

To celebrate her new venture and my new venture Janelle gathered some beautiful women did their hair and make up and we took pictures and drank wine. It was a fabulous evening!!

Cheers,

Dani

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Carly:

Wow! We're SMOKIN'! Good job guys! Great pics Dani!

(05.14.09 @ 10:17 PM)

Mel:

Holy crap!!!!!
Janelle...you remind me so much of PINK!!!
You are beautiful ladies!!!! I LOVE THESE PICTURES!
DANI........UNBELIEVABLE!!!

(05.15.09 @ 10:43 PM)

Are you being served

May 4, 2009 // portraits

This is the last set of images shot last weekend with the beautiful Sarah. We were going for an English countryside feel.

Thanks Sarah for being a terrific playmate.

Cheers,

Dani

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Jenn:

Amazing job on all her photos! she must LOVE them!

(05.07.09 @ 07:26 PM)

Sarah:

I do!

(05.08.09 @ 07:54 PM)

Shamima Sultana:

wow..she is very beautiful...really amazing photography...

(12.19.10 @ 10:51 PM)

Factory Girl

April 27, 2009 // portraits

More from yesterday.

This began as our Factory Girl set and quickly turned into playing with lights. It's hard to believe these were shot in harsh afternoon light.

More to come...

Dani

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Mandi:

Love the red background

(04.29.09 @ 05:13 PM)

almost famous

April 26, 2009 // portraits

I am influenced by the thousands of images I see every day. Movies, advertisements, music videos, other photographers, etc. all play a huge role in what I create when I get behind my camera or sit down at the computer. The biggest challenge is to create images that I can confidently call my own.

Today I went out and shot one model (don't worry she's okay) and three sets of images each with a specific influence in mind. This first set is my version of almost famous;

Stay tuned for the other sets.

Cheers,

Dani

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Becky:

These are awesome Dani! I love the color!

(04.26.09 @ 11:32 PM)

sarah:

yayy to makin poop on the special bus!
had so much fun as always dani!
these looook great. they make me feel beautiful.
thank you.

(04.28.09 @ 12:05 AM)

Dani :

Sarah, you ARE totally, stunningly gorgeous. I'm just lucky enough to photograph you.

(04.28.09 @ 10:04 PM)

Mandi:

Love these. The lighting and colors are great.

(04.29.09 @ 05:14 PM)

Oh glorious saturday

April 25, 2009 // portraits

Slept great last night. Relaxed all day today. Spent time looking through some old files and found these puppies that had never been processed;

Don't you just love this girl?!

Happy Saturday,

Dani

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Full Sun :: Kelly Moore contest

April 4, 2009 // personal / photography / business / portraits

Kelly Moore is an amazing photographer in Ruston Louisiana. She is at the very top of my list of photographers whose workshop I long to attend.

Kelly really knows how to work full sun to her advantage. In fact Kelly rocks any lighting situation. Right now she has a little contest running on her website for full sun images. This image is my absolute favorite full sun shot. I love the colour, the moody clouds in the background, even the reflection of the water on Sarah's face;

Cheers,

Dani

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Mandi:

Nice shot!

(04.29.09 @ 05:15 PM)

Auntie Patty:

I love this photo. The light and how it sets everything is amazing. The model is gorgeous (of course)!

(07.14.09 @ 02:30 PM)