By: girl + coffee + camera May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 behind the scenes, Featured, grow, tips and learning the basics, UncategorizedFeatured, grow, how-to, learn, photography tips, Storytelling, watchLeave a Comment

The Top Down Photo

Ever wonder how to take that birds eye view photo? I know I sure did. Something about scrolling through Instagram and seeing this type of view always invited me into the scene. I was captivated by this, and it left me asking- What the whaaaat?? How do I take my love for shooting from…

By: girl + coffee + camera March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Journal, UncategorizedFeatured, Photographer, Storytelling4 Comments

Everyone is safe. We are Grateful.

First and foremost, I would like to take this moment to thank Innisfil’s Finest Innisfil Professional Firefighters Association Local 3804 And each and every member of The INNISFIL FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES for their bravery. While they (the firefighters) have said there is a “career fire” that will be the one to be remembered, I…

By: girl + coffee + camera July 1, 2016February 7, 2018 UncategorizedFeaturedLeave a Comment

Photographing fireworks… what you need to know!

With Canada Day and July 4th celebrations among us, there is so much to look forward to. The delicious aroma of barbecues fill the air. The exciting rides at the county fair and cotton candy and kettle corn. The colourful parades that will march down our main streets. The laughter of family, friends and neighbours…

By: girl + coffee + camera May 6, 2016February 7, 2018 365 Daily Project, behind the scenes, learn, learning the basics, tips and learning the basics, UncategorizedFeatured2 Comments

So… you’re doing a 365?

Let me share with you my impressions of a 365 project so far. Let’s face it, as I write this post, I realize that it’s only the beginning of May, so I’m not technically even half way there, and by NO means an expert on this subject, hence I’m sharing my experience and maybe you’ll…

By: girl + coffee + camera April 24, 2016February 6, 2018 behind the scenes, learning the basics, my favourite things, UncategorizedFeatured2 Comments

Sunday Morning Coffee

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve likely seen this window… a time or two… ok, maybe a tad more… But with that stunning light, how can one resist?

Welcome

Welcome to girl. coffee. camera. A blog of documenting the simplicity of everyday. Each day brings with it a fresh start. A golden sunrise. A steaming cup of coffee. A heaping pile of laundry. I seek out finding something remarkable in the familiar. To tell a story with simplicity in mind. Welcome to my…

my gear

While I do have a great collection, it’s important to know that I have accumulated these babies over the last decade. I use each and everyone of these regularly.

50 Questions- Answered

Holy Smokes! You guys are truly amazing! I can honestly say that I am blown away by the incredible questions that came in last week! Over 50! Needless to say, this might take a while, so grab a yummy cup of Joe and let’s get started! How long have you been a pro photographer? The…

Feeling the Mood

By: girl + coffee + camera February 7, 2018May 11, 2018

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While I am one to play on the light and airy side, with bright whites and pops of colour, I have noticed that sometimes I am drawn to a lowlight moody scene. There is a different richness and isolation of the subject that draws the viewer into the frame. While there are various post-processing…

Favourite Apps [part two]

By: girl + coffee + camera May 2, 2017May 3, 2017

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Want to add your own logo to your iPhone photos? There’s an App for that. Here it is: It’s called Watermark and it’s $1.39 [CAD] Here’s a quick walk through- first, you must have your logo saved to your photos in your phone. I simply uploaded mine to Dropbox on my Mac. My logo was…

Favourite iPhone Editing Apps

By: girl + coffee + camera April 30, 2017May 11, 2018

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While I love my DSLR, I certainly don’t mind grabbing my iPhone to ‘get the shot’, especially when it’s the more convenient option! These are the two main apps I use to edit and upload to Instagram: this post contains affiliate links, thank you in advance for reading! Enlight [approx $5] Facetune [approx $3- wait until…

Ask Me Anything…Answered!

By: girl + coffee + camera June 28, 2016March 7, 2017

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365 Daily Project

By: girl + coffee + camera June 25, 2016March 8, 2017

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Taking part in a 365 daily photography challenge. Come spend a day in the life with me on Instagram!

Look Ma, no hands!

By: girl + coffee + camera May 20, 2016March 8, 2017

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Since the evolution of the third arm is slow coming (how awesome would it be though, seriously!), I thought I would find out how some of my favourite instagrammers achieve this type of perspective without taping their iPhones to their foreheads… although I must admit, I might just give that a try one day, haha!

In My Bag…

By: girl + coffee + camera April 21, 2016January 22, 2018

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While I do have a great collection, it’s important to know that I have accumulated these babies over the last decade. I use each and everyone of these regularly.

Zooms, Primes and Wide Angles oh my!

By: girl + coffee + camera April 21, 2016March 8, 2017

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Oh boy, the choices out there on the market for lenses. It’s quite overwhelming really. While I will admit that I own a few myself, I must say that I researched the heck out of them before taking the financial plunge.

Self-Portrait…can anyone say awkward?

By: girl + coffee + camera April 14, 2016March 8, 2017

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{see behind the scenes video link at bottom } Portraits. Often a person’s worst nightmare. (Up there next to public speaking, in my opinion.) The idea of sitting in front of the camera, feeling uncomfortable, with that famously awkward ‘Chandler’ smile (for those of you who’ve seen Friends, you know where I’m going with this). Ya,…

EXPOSURE TRIANGLE

By: girl + coffee + camera April 10, 2016May 11, 2018

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Understanding the basics of the exposure triangle- There are 3 elements involved in exposure (hence, triangle) • Aperture (the amount of light that passes through the lens) • Shutter Speed (the amount of time the shutter is open to allow in light) • ISO (the film or sensors sensitivity to light.) When you change one…