Event Photography: Rivalry Week – Henry Vs Anderson

by Kirsten McGoey | Mar 9, 2024 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Durham Region, Events, Markham, Oshawa, Port Perry, Scarborough, Sports Photography, Storytelling, Whitby

Event photography when it involves capturing images of Rivalry Week for Henry Street High School. What is Rivalry Week? It is a friendly, yearly competition that goes back to the early eighties according to some sources and others early 1990s. I was in high school back in the eighties in a nearby town and it’s so fun as an adult so many year later to be hired to take photos of the events.

The week starts on Monday with a pep rally at each school where they hand out t-shirts to the students lucky enough to get one of the 200 seats for the Basketball and Volleyball games. Basketball is typically played Tuesday and the Volleyball Wednesday, then the seating expands for the Hockey Game at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Seats on one side are filled with Henry and Anderson students and on the opposite side stands reflect those schools with feeder schools and loved ones from each community.

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SHOWN: Various images from warm up, game play and student/staff interaction during the event.

SHOWN: Various images including referees, student crowds, and so much more.

If you were to attend this event I am going to add some of my tips to make it the best experience:

+ Wear lots of your school colours.

+ Eat a good breakfast and get hydrated, you will be burning some energy cheering in the stands.

+ Do not wear heavy clothing, it is going to be very hot in the gyms. Sandals, shorts and light clothing will help keep you cool during the event.

+ For the hockey games you can wear a few more layers but it still gets pretty warm in the stands.

+ Sing along with all the songs. No one can hear you anyhow and it’s so much fun.

+ High five the mascot. Thank the band.

+ While it is fun when your home team is winning you will still have fun if you lose a game or two.

+ Bring some money for the hockey game so you can buy drinks and pizza.

+ Be sure to clean up after yourselves, many hands make light work is true.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE.

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Hockey

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Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller

Event Coverage: Whitby Santa Claus Parade

by Kirsten McGoey | Feb 18, 2024 | Christmas Photos, Durham Region, Local Business, Modern, Photography, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Whitby

Not only did I have the honour of capturing event photography of the Whitby Santa Claus parade this year, I also redesigned the Santa Claus parade float with my fellow members of the Rotary Club of Whitby. We crafted an overall redesign of the float and added in some key elements to bring it all together, including large lollipops, fur collars for the reindeer and popcorn strings to name but a few of the extras we wove into the already amazing original float.

I have long been a fan of Santa Claus parades and attended my hometown parade in Bowmanville with my parents and my own kids long after we moved to Whitby. The small town parade was always my choice over the city parade and it always will be. The magic is tangible, as I walked along the float kids eyes just light up when they see Santa Claus and Mrs Claus.

If you need coverage of your parade sign me up. I love the marching bands, the dance companies, the flag twirlers, the bagpipes and the clown cars. The stories of bright faces on the young and the old alike. The belief in Santa Claus is palpable – eyes alight and smiles grow on everyone. Kids gasp and wave, knowing Santa saw them and wished them all a Very Merry Christmas.

Visual Storyteller | Kirsten McGoey | Trinity Design Whitby

Lest We Forget – RCL Whitby 112 2023 Cenotaph

by Kirsten McGoey | Nov 13, 2023 | Bowmanville, Brooklin, Durham Region, Events, Markham, Oshawa, photographer, Photography, Port Perry, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Whitby

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EVENT: Remembrance Day 2023

Widely attended by residents of the town and local organizations, the Remembrance ceremony was a chance o honour veterans and current women and men who serve and protect our freedoms.

“The Annual Remembrance Day Parade forms up in front of the Branch on Byron St. South at 10:15 am. The Whitby Brass Band will lead the parade. The Parade marches off at 10:30 am. The parade proceeds north on Byron St. to Dundas Street, east on Dundas past the four corners and arrives at the Cenotaph at approximately 10:40 am..”

Lest We Forget.

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In Flanders Fields
    In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow
         Between the crosses, row on row,
       That mark our place; and in the sky
       The larks, still bravely singing, fly
    Scarce heard amid the guns below.

    We are the dead. Short days ago
    We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
       Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
                              In Flanders fields.

    Take up our quarrel with the foe:
    To you from failing hands we throw
       The torch; be yours to hold it high.
       If ye break faith with us who die
    We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
                                In Flanders fields.

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae.

Visual Storyteller | Kirsten McGoey | Trinity Design Whitby

The Business of Connecting to Life

Last summer we created some new content for local Brooklin chiropractor Dr. du Quensay. Her clinic is located at 134 Baldwin St. N. with ample parking in site for patients.

Our initial consultation we discussed what her business content would be used for. In her case a website was being recreated and she had very specific visions for how and what content she wanted to see in the new site.

We knew we wanted to feature the clinic from the street so patients who are new to the practice could find the building from the road. In addition, to show the gardens near the parking area which ties into the overall brand.

Not to be left out Dr. du Quensay’s story are her two dogs who she and her husband walk throughout the downtown every day. We found some time during the session to walk downtown and capture them on a local bench.

Website: https://www.connecttolife.ca/

We had such a great time working with Dr. du Quensay and her team. To see more see our video on Tik Tok from our backyard shoot : https://www.tiktok.com/@trinitydesign/video/7112121440387878150

Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography

Whitby’s Digital Food Guide 2023 (Commercial Photography)

by Kirsten McGoey | Jul 3, 2023 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Business Content, Corporate, Durham Region, Local Business, Magic, Modern, Oshawa, photographer, Photography, Plant based eating, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Vegan, Whitby

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the REVISED Whitby Digital Food Guide 2023.

We created content for the following amazing businesses in town which you can find below:

@brunchand_co

@maritos.coffee

@manhattin.eatery

@bangrakca

@thestationbake

@thejerkhousewhitby

@baltiindian

@osakafoodmarketwhitby

@surf_kitchen

@thethirstyjester

@bigboysburgerwhitby

@smashkitchen

We created fresh new content for these amazing local Whitby businesses and launched this DIGITAL ONLY publication in early June 2023. Grab a meal after perusing the pages which then link you to the establishment of your choice to book a reservation, order pick up or delivery. After the pandemic eating in person is back in fashion and these amazing entrepreneurs are delighted to have you back in the seats.

As a food destination Whitby has become well known in the Greater Toronto Area and the Durham Region for our food selection – from fine dining to gourmet doughnies and so much more.

Our craft breweries are a breath of fresh air with owners collaborating with other local businesses to make unqiue libations. You just cannot beat Whitby for a night out or a meal in with family and friends.

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Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography

Team Experience: IG Wealth Management Oshawa

Team photos in studio complete the look opf individual teams.

This past November we worked with Sean Aune and his team to update their individual and team headshots. They had recently done images that they felt did not represent their team and wanted a modern, fresh look in keeping with the IG Wealth Management brand.

We picked a solid navy background which already modernized the look. Then with some coaching we helped the team pick their outfits and with posing in the studio. Posing sometimes can come naturally but we are there to make you at ease, shoot a few images tethered to show you the way you are smiling, holding your head and the impact of a few changes to your posture.

When blogging a session we love to show you how the image is being used by the client. Each team member now has this on the website making them look cohesive, professional and current.

Below you can see the various team members 5×5 crops which we provide alongside each full sized image – ready to be popped into social media – Linked In, your website, Facebook and Zoom feeds. The world may be back to some of the pre 2020 habits but we are still making first contact online most of the time and the right look can mean the difference between a lead passing you by and engaging.