About Shelley-Ann
Hello, I am Shelley-Ann. A wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Durham Region of Ontario.
As a lifestyle photographer, I am a creative professional who specializes in capturing candid, authentic, and emotionally resonant moments in people's lives.
I am passionate about documenting real-life situations and emotions, rather than posed or staged shots. I work in various settings, including outdoor locations, homes, events, and public spaces, to capture the everyday moments, events, and experiences of my subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why Should I Hire a Photographer and Why are They so Expensive?
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Anyone can take a picture these days. Almost everyone has a decent camera, or at the least, a camera phone. But there is a difference.
When words fail to tell your story, a professional can compose a stunning image with intent, balance, and design in mind. When the conditions are challenging, a professional has the technical ability, speed, and accuracy to light and time their compositions.
To create a superb photograph, a professional photographer knows where to go for great backgrounds and what time of the day to go there for the most flattering light. A professional understands complicated camera functions, exposure settings, and how to best use their camera accessories and off camera lighting. In those fleeting moments when the light is just right, and the expression or pose is angled just perfectly, a professional must have the eye to compose and the quick reflexes to get the shot. A professional enhances the photographs using professional photo editing software. Often there is so much to this craft that is overlooked because our market has over-saturated in the digital age.
But it's the details in photography that are truly important, the stages before, during and after your photo shoot are all critical to the final product.
- Can You Photoshop Me To Make Me ________?
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Nope. I’m not an expert in Photoshop and, I don’t believe in editing people to make them look different.
Of course I’ll edit any zits or bruises out (anything temporary) but I would never alter your appearance. Because you’re beautiful!!!!
- What Type of Photography Session Do You Offer?
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We specialize in portraiture photography and commercial photography for small businesses.
- Senior Portraits
- Newborn, Infant & Children Portraits
- Family Portraits
- Engagement Portraits
- Wedding Portraits
- Headshot & Executive Portraits
- Lifestyle & Group Portraits
- Location & Destination Portraits
- Pet Portraits
We also do Mini sessions through out the seasons
- Will You Give Us The RAW File???
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NOPE!! I don’t for a few reasons, not only are they GIANT files that require special programs to open, but it’s an unfinished product!
Photographers put hours and hours into learning to process their work in their own style. If we gave out RAW files and someone else edited them it wouldn’t be our work anymore.
- Have a Question?
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Contact us, via email, phone, text, messenger and we will be happy to have a chat with you.