by Kirsten McGoey | Sep 7, 2021 | Ajax, Ajax Family Photographer, Bowmanville, Bowmanville Family Photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin Family Photographer, Courtice Family Photographer, Durham Region, Durham Region Family Photographer, Family Photographer, Family Photos, Magic, Modern, Oshawa, Oshawa Family Photographer, photographer, Photography, Pickering Family Photographer, Port Perry, Port Perry Family Photographer, Portraits, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge Family Photographer, Whitby, Whitby Family Photographer
In our studio we created a series of portraits for this family in traditional Indian dress, formal and casual western wear. Each family, each story is unique and we work with you to create that special session.
Capturing a family in studio often comes with myths. Dad won’t want to be there, teens will be sullen and so on. Dad brought such a special vibe to this session and the teen rocked his session – even doing a model pose. I come to each session without preconceived notions and let the dynamic unfold.
I loved every minute of the traditional outfits. The patterns, fabrics and the cuts were so lovely.
More familiar are the western suits I grew up with in church and weddings. I love the juxtaposition after the formal Indian outfits.
Mom went all out and even had these great shirts made for a casual studio portrait.
Mom looked stunning in her sari – she is so beautiful and if I can a solo portrait of each parent is added to every session. We are in so few of the images we take for our family.
At the end of the day we ended up a a great range of Indian formal wear, western formal and casual portraits for this family. I can imagine how gorgeous this would look in a fall setting in the future.
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Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography (Whitby)
by Kirsten McGoey | Jun 27, 2021 | Ajax, Ajax Family Photographer, Art, Bowmanville, Bowmanville Family Photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin Family Photographer, Courtice Family Photographer, Durham Region, Durham Region Family Photographer, Family Photographer, Family Photos, Local Business, Magic, Markham, Modern, Oshawa, Oshawa Family Photographer, photographer, Photography, Pickering Family Photographer, Port Perry, Port Perry Family Photographer, Portraits, Print the Experience, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge Family Photographer, Whitby, Whitby Family Photographer
Family sessions are one of my favourite types of work in the summer. The giggles of sisters, the parents giving the look, the simple act of capturing portraits in a moment in time. A moment that you will go back to as they grow, as time goes onward through seasons, grades and years.
Kids sometimes shine at different times in the session, I liked two of the images from the brick wall but preferred the way the little one opened up in the later images. There are no rules on how a session should go and sometimes kids need time to open up. This is why minis are not my favourite way to do family work because every child deserves time to shine.
Walking, talking and laughing – these are the images I love making because it speaks so much to the moments we do not capture. The closeness of a family and their aunt, the way a family works and supports one another throughout life’s moments.
Every. Single. Session. I will ask for a family hug. I love them. Expect a family hug in your session.
We had so much fun running up and down downtown Brooklin’s main drag. Balloons are optional but I loved the extra pop of colour they gave this session.
The cover image bears repeating. The vehicle a family car passed down with a lot of meaning. The girls are so sweet in the vehicle and it is for sure one of my favourites from this session.
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography
by Kirsten McGoey | Jun 20, 2021 | Ajax, Ajax Family Photographer, Art, Bowmanville, Bowmanville Family Photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin Family Photographer, Courtice Family Photographer, Durham Region, Durham Region Family Photographer, Family Photographer, Family Photos, Local Business, Magic, Markham, Modern, Oshawa, Oshawa Family Photographer, photographer, Photography, Pickering Family Photographer, Port Perry, Port Perry Family Photographer, Portraits, Print the Experience, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge Family Photographer, Whitby, Whitby Family Photographer
This Canadian kid turns double digits this summer, is there anything else cooler for a kid? Making sure you cover those milestones with a photography session.
Every birthday I work with my boys to create one milestone session with them. It’s not each child’s favourite evening with the exception of this guy who still plans the whole thing with me from props, to crazy things we can try and puts up with my expiramentation.
Kids often will tell you they do not like photos. They have memories of being in front of cameras in the gym at school in the view of their peers and not in a setting that would inspire any young mind. Kids who work with me get to help create the end result.
We discuss where we are taking the session, what props they are feeling work for them and we move away from things that do not. There is an element of what is planned but there is the room to be free in choosing what works for the kid in front of the lens.
This ten year old loves LEGO, building with polymer clay and making models out of cardboard. There are glue guns, exacto knives and paint all over the house in the wake of his creative spirit. He dreams in Minecraft and loves watching Star Wars cartoons and anything with a superhero.
Our third son at double digits – forgive me if I am a little teary as I write this post. He’s no baby anymore.
With a new watch today our little energy bunny walked the house until he hit his 60 minute milestone. He is planning bike rides, walking and swimming all week, thanks Garmin for the extra motivation.
Is there anything more Canadian than that outfit and that smile? Adding in the flag a as a superhero cape worked well so inspire him to run around and enjoy the empty parking lot which has a been an unexpected space to work in the pandemic.
We work throughout the Durham Region (based in Olde Whitby) and the Greater Toronto Area, we even will travel to cottage country. Sessions are best made in spaces that have meaning and value to you. Your hometown, your cottage or the local beach. Include the dog and the kids and YOURSELF. Being in photos now means you get to see how awesome you looked years later and you leave images of you for your kids who trust me, think you are beautiful just as a you are.
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Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography
by Kirsten McGoey | Jun 15, 2021 | Ajax, Art, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Durham Region, Family Photos, Graduate, Graduation, Local Business, Magic, Markham, Modern, Oshawa, photographer, Photography, Port Perry, Portraits, Print the Experience, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Whitby
Graduation from Grade Eight was my first big moment in life. I remember the lemon yellow dress I wore (the only other time I have done that since was a wedding). I remember feeling very grown up and fancy and maybe not liking my white shoes (but my memory is fuzzy). I got a bible from my parents for all those kids who are asking for MacBooks – yes this is a thing (yikes).
So as we work with all the grade eight graduates this spring I am reminded of how much they are missing. They are missing sitting in a fancy outfit in the school gym, our school gym is super small and hot. They are missing out on gathering with friends after for a graduation dinner at the Brock House (this is a tradition at this grads school) and they are getting a prerecorded grad ceremony up for 24 hours that is over Zoom so we can dial in our loved ones from their houses.
Young men like this graduate have been faithfully doing online classes and waiting for a time when we will all gather again. This particular young man is a talented soccer player, has been in many school plays and on all the sports teams. E. A. Fairman P.S. is a small school (growing much larger next spring) and the benefit is no matter what your skills you make every team – but this guy is a born athlete. He is kind, gentle and getting taller by the day. Another friend of my sons that is taller than me seems par for the course these days.
When you work with kids you have know since they were in Senior Kindergarten there is a special connection you don’t get otherwise. This young man has seen me at every school sport I can attend from track and field to lacrosse. He has worked with me when we captured 80+ portraits for the school play in the black and white style so used by real theatres. He has seen me at every school event and play capturing the experience of the school’s community. He knows my kids and he knows me. That connection is invaluable.
As a small studio we thank you so much for supporting us as the third wave of the pandemic draws to a close. We are permitted as of the date of this publishing to work retail photography (business to consumer – family, grads etc) outside as long as we follow social distancing guidelines and gathering limits outlined by the Ontario government for the Step we are in which is Step 1. That means until we open further studio sessions are not permitted but we have lots of great locations locally and outside that fit the bill.
To find out more about our graduate work visit our portfolio.
To book a session with us send us a connect form.
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Kirsten McGoey, Visual Storyteller
by Kirsten McGoey | Jun 8, 2021 | Ajax, Art, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Durham Region, Family Photos, Graduate, Local Business, Magic, Markham, Modern, Oshawa, photographer, Photography, Portraits, Print the Experience, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Whitby
In the wake of last years pandemic – which was fresh and new a year ago – graduates were the first clients we worked with when we opened in June 2020. This grade eight session was done in a now empty space – free of commuters and vehicles as the pandemic asked us to work at home to stay safe.
Garages have levels denoted by colour so when I started last year my two black gowns and one blue stole worked well with the upper level of the rooftop level. It also matched his tie so the tone on tone gives a nice effect.
The garage markings can add interest to the composition and level up the already amazing indirect light. Sometimes a spot you have used a few times becomes something new when you revisit it with a new client. The new trend is a suit or dress shirt with smart sneakers (not your ratty ones, these ones are the dressy kind). Well styled hair and of course bring your diploma, any awards if they have been handed out and we document it all. I am not showing those shots but his watch is a lovely touch to complete the look.
When dressing for graduate photos be sure to dress up so the gown and the outfit you would have worn to graduation is celebrated. This young man again had this great tone on tone blue outfit which worked so well with the blue tone on the rooftop.
To book us for a session connect with us for more information: Connect Form
Capture the experience.
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Kirsten McGoey, Visual Storyteller
by Kirsten McGoey | Sep 9, 2020 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Christmas Photos, Durham Region, Family Photos, Local Business, Magic, Modern, Oshawa, Photography, Portraits, Print the Experience, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Whitby
This October we are going to be at Blackstock Christmas Tree Farm for our annual “The Christmas Tree Farm Experience” for family photos for this Christmas season coming up. We love this farm – owned by a young family who graciously is renting us the farm for a day October 24, 2020 in the afternoon (plus the back up date the Sunday Oct 25, 2020).
Our sessions will be socially distanced – all outside and shot with a zoom lens. Both Kirsten and Kennedy will be there to assist wearing masks. Orders will be placed online during a 5 day window for any additional products you might need for the holidays.
What is also different is how we are managing the props. This year it is all on you to bring blankets and that one single, family Christmas item. Our son is shown above with a star that always hangs on the back of our front door. Choose something timeless like a star, a snowflake, a lantern or maybe a copy of the Night Before Christmas. This keeps everyone safe with no reuse of props and an outdoor setting for fresh air. It also ties the session into your family traditions, making it a classic story of YOU.
Also very important is to note we are only taking a $50 deposit now and the remainder two weeks ahead of the date. This non refundable deposit can be moved to another session should we have stage changes due to the pandemic or worse a lockdown. This year we have tried to think of everything so you have a little less to worry about and more to look forward to.
Please see the link below to book your session and thanks for choosing us to Capture the Experience with this year.
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | @trinitydesignwhitby
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