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Photo-Tip :: Shutter Speed

Hey Gang, I know its been forever since my last photo-tip-Friday. I have a little confession, I’ve been enjoying my Fridays off! *wink*.  For this lesson I want to talk about shutter speed and its relation to your photos.  This is the definition I got off the net: “Shutter speed, or more literally exposure time, is measured in seconds, but often…

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JudeneJanuary 29, 2010 - 2:48 pm

Great tip Bassem. I’ll will certainly be trying this. Thanks.

Annette TomlinsonFebruary 1, 2010 - 3:09 pm

Thanks so much for sharing! I shot an engaged couple yesterday and used your techniques! Wow! How cool. Love following your tips!

Cooking :: 101

Hey Gang, Yesterday on my FB I mentioned that I was in the mood to cook and particularly in the mood for seafood jambalaya.  I found a recipe on the internet and started my journey.  You have to understand Lez is the cook in the family and I’m the official “Taster” and dishwasher! *lol*.  This time…

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BethJanuary 28, 2010 - 1:22 pm

Looks awesome!! Your food photography is great too!!

AngiJanuary 28, 2010 - 1:23 pm

Okay…. I’ll be over in about half an hour ;) Mmmmm….good!

Me and my Leica :: Day Two

Hey Gang, Just my second day out with my new Leica!  Im totally loving this little camera!  Its sad to say but as a professional photographer thats all I seem to be doing, professional work.  Im not shooting for myself as much as I used to.  This forced me to ask why?  I guess the answer was…

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patti mJanuary 27, 2010 - 1:31 pm

Awesome Bass!! sooo cool!!

DaleJanuary 27, 2010 - 1:40 pm

Love that last one Bassem! Catching your sister-in-law’s double reflection in the cabinet behind is the icing on the cake! I think I could sit at my family table for a hundred mealtimes with my finger on the shutter the whole time and still never capture a shot like that! You’ve got a gift man!

JessJanuary 27, 2010 - 4:30 pm

OMG – I love these…… hahahahahaha

Married!! Sabrina + Gustavo at Elm Hurst Inn in Ingersoll, Ontario

Hey Gang, I finally got around to touching up a few photos from Sabrina and Gustavo’s wedding!  Like a mentioned Sabrina contacted me about 2 weeks before her wedding and Im so glad she did.  Sabrina and Gustavo wanted to have a reveal done at their wedding, have I ever said how much I love…

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Steph GroatJanuary 26, 2010 - 5:57 pm

I absolutely love these pictures! I think the last one is my favourite though, what a fun picture!!! Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple! xo

Katie GJanuary 26, 2010 - 6:24 pm

Love the outdoor pics, and the candid shots really capture Sab and Gustavo at their best. What a beautiful couple, captured in some amazing photos! :)

Emily GrayJanuary 26, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Wow. These are just phenomenal. It helps to have stunning subjects, but the photos are fantastic. Such a great way to remember your beautiful day! My personal favourite is the last one. There is nothing that brings me more joy than a candid love laugh caught on camera. Thanks for sharing!Emily

A. CarterJanuary 26, 2010 - 9:38 pm

Loved the pictures! Of course it helps with beautiful ppl! ur pictures turned out fantastic!

Jason PaquetteJanuary 27, 2010 - 1:28 am

Beautiful pictures. They look modern and yet have a classic feel.

AliciaJanuary 27, 2010 - 4:11 pm

These photos are exquisite! The black and white ones look so old fashioned! I love them all! Couldn’t even choose a favourite!!

SabrinaJanuary 27, 2010 - 9:09 pm

Bassem,I LOVE these pictures!! When I look at them, the emotions that I was feeling that day come back to me…. especially my nerves before the reveal :) haha. Thank you so much for being our photographer, I am SO greatful!! We had so much fun with you!! I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. Thanks for everything, Sabrina

LaurenJanuary 27, 2010 - 9:13 pm

What amazing pictures!!!! Love to see someone I love on such an important day!

Alicia M.January 27, 2010 - 9:44 pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pics!!! They are absolutely gorgeous and will provide everlasting memories from a wonderful day!!

cherylJanuary 27, 2010 - 11:10 pm

Pictures are awesome. I knew Sabrina as a baby and what a cutie she was and still is! I must say she certainly captured herself a gorgeous looking guy-both very photogenic

Dennis & Lise & Sara & AshleyJanuary 28, 2010 - 3:40 pm

Love is a sign from the heavens that you are here for a reason.– J. GhettoSabrina Gustavo you look amazing and so happy…The pictures truly are a reflection of the moment.

KristieJanuary 29, 2010 - 3:09 pm

I love this picture! You two look like you are having so much fun with each other. You both look AMAZING!

DarleneJanuary 29, 2010 - 6:33 pm

I love the pictures. It reminds me how happy Sabrina was! I am not sure what the boys will say at the firehall when they see Geof in the fur. I am sure they will get a laugh Like I did!

Aunt ChrisJanuary 30, 2010 - 7:36 pm

Truly amazing photos. Sabrina looked radiant and so happy! Such a beautiful couple and fantastic pictures to remember their wedding day. The last one has to be my favourite.

SamFebruary 1, 2010 - 3:07 am

These pictures are awesome!!! Bassem, you are so talented and have such a gift in your ability to capture peoples most important moments and memories… truly amazing!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos!.Sam Elliott

Mary and JohnFebruary 3, 2010 - 12:07 am

Oh Sabrina, you look so grown up, but still as sweet as ever. I hope the two of you will be as happy every day of every year. Looking forward to meeting Gustavo and the boys, this summer. Let me know when the pictures are ready to order. Take care sweetie. Aunt Mary

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