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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-90803-356771293 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-90803-356771293 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:39:56 PST Self 90803 nonadult photography/people/selfportrait canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder ]]>

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wendy-and-Jon-351494948 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wendy-and-Jon-351494948 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:55:43 PST Wendy and Jon nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder [link]

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wendy-and-Jon-II-351494739 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wendy-and-Jon-II-351494739 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:54:39 PST Wendy and Jon II nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder [link]

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wedding-in-the-Woods-351493527 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wedding-in-the-Woods-351493527 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:53:24 PST Wedding in the Woods nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder [link]

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wendy-and-Jon-The-Vows-350418309 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Wendy-and-Jon-The-Vows-350418309 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:35:28 PST Wendy and Jon: The Vows nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder [link]

Canon 5D MKIII | 135mm f/2 L @ f/2.5


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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Leaves-Self-342303903 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Leaves-Self-342303903 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:14:36 PST Leaves Self nonadult photography/people/selfportrait canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Canon 5D MKIII // 28mm 1.8 @ f/2.2


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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Erin-and-Jesse-322475542 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Erin-and-Jesse-322475542 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:37:44 PDT Erin and Jesse nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Hello-from-Canada-280071065 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Hello-from-Canada-280071065 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:56:07 PST Hello from Canada nonadult darelated/deviantid canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Just taken in our backyard.

And no, this isn't a self portrait. The tripod we have falls over when I put my camera on it ha!



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And no, this isn't a self portrait. The tripod we have falls over when I put my camera on it ha!



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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/G-T-Wedding-280068917 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/G-T-Wedding-280068917 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:26:47 PST G + T Wedding nonadult photography/people/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
This one's from a lovely little outdoor wedding. Their ceremony is pretty close to how I envision mine someday. You can the rest of their photos on my BLOG.

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This one's from a lovely little outdoor wedding. Their ceremony is pretty close to how I envision mine someday. You can the rest of their photos on my BLOG.

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-Wedding-278645580 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-Wedding-278645580 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:55:00 PST J + N Wedding nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-III-267116921 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-III-267116921 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:03:05 PDT J + N III nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2011-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-Engaged-II-258596754 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-Engaged-II-258596754 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:21:04 PDT J + N Engaged II nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2011-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-Engaged-255001100 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/J-N-Engaged-255001100 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:40:10 PDT J + N Engaged nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2011-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Abbotsford, BC.


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Abbotsford, BC.


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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Bonnie-Nick-244124337 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Bonnie-Nick-244124337 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:10:43 PDT Bonnie + Nick nonadult photography/people/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2011-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

You can view their session here on my BLOG

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_{Canon 5D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/2.2} ]]>

You can view their session here on my BLOG

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Lorene-Justin-192892821 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Lorene-Justin-192892821 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:56:47 PST Lorene + Justin nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2011-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

I also do believe this is the first photo I am posting with the Canon 5D

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Taken in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.

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I also do believe this is the first photo I am posting with the Canon 5D

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Taken in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Caitlyn-on-Bridge-173986569 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Caitlyn-on-Bridge-173986569 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:28:25 PDT Caitlyn on Bridge nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2010-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
View her entire shoot I just posted on my BLOG

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Helene-Jeremy-Engagement-167009706 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Helene-Jeremy-Engagement-167009706 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:55:55 PDT Helene + Jeremy Engagement nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2010-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
My first engagement session in the rain! I was holding an umbrella while I took this shot. The rain stopped halfway though the shoot, but I still plan on giving them a Part II sunny engagement session on their lovely farm.

Photographing this couple's wedding in August. Another outdoor wedding - yes!


_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/1.8 | Dewdney BC} ]]>
My first engagement session in the rain! I was holding an umbrella while I took this shot. The rain stopped halfway though the shoot, but I still plan on giving them a Part II sunny engagement session on their lovely farm.

Photographing this couple's wedding in August. Another outdoor wedding - yes!


_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/1.8 | Dewdney BC}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Michelle-155889284 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Michelle-155889284 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:37:04 PST Michelle nonadult photography/people/portraits canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2010-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder michelleaudette

_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/1.8} ]]> michelleaudette

_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/1.8}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Crystal-Clinton-Wedding-IX-150852737 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Crystal-Clinton-Wedding-IX-150852737 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:56:57 PST Crystal + Clinton Wedding IX nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2010-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

I'll probably be submitting more photos sometime soon.

I blogged this couple's engagement session and outdoor wedding on my blog yesterday. So if you'd like to see the rest of the photos before they get on dA you can here: [link]

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"Resources and Creative Ways to Help Haiti" is a dA news article I put together with some resources I've found and ideas I've thought up. Simple ways everyone can get involved. Please have a look and share it. Thanks!


_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/2.2} ]]>

I'll probably be submitting more photos sometime soon.

I blogged this couple's engagement session and outdoor wedding on my blog yesterday. So if you'd like to see the rest of the photos before they get on dA you can here: [link]

HELPING HAITI

For each comment on my blog I am donating $1-$2 to Disaster Relief in Haiti. Thanks to all those who have already commented. I really appreciate it – please keep the comments coming!

"Resources and Creative Ways to Help Haiti" is a dA news article I put together with some resources I've found and ideas I've thought up. Simple ways everyone can get involved. Please have a look and share it. Thanks!


_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/2.2}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XIXI-147594189 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XIXI-147594189 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:59:39 PST Self Portrait XIXI nonadult photography/people/selfportrait canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

_{Canon 40D | 28mm 1.8 @ f/2} ]]>

_{Canon 40D | 28mm 1.8 @ f/2}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/You-Picked-Me-144593973 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/You-Picked-Me-144593973 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:35:16 PST You Picked Me nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder


_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/2.2} ]]>


_{Canon 40D | 50mm 1.4 @ f/2.2}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Together-in-the-Night-142727392 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Together-in-the-Night-142727392 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:46:19 PST Together in the Night nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

_{Canon 40D | 28mm 1.8 @ f/1.8} ]]>

_{Canon 40D | 28mm 1.8 @ f/1.8}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Serena-Daniel-Wedding-IV-140179251 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Serena-Daniel-Wedding-IV-140179251 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:07:40 PDT Serena + Daniel Wedding IV nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder



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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Midnight-Sun-Editing-Process-139895728 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Midnight-Sun-Editing-Process-139895728 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:29:45 PDT Midnight Sun Editing Process nonadult resources/tutorials/photography canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Midnight Sun - [link]

1. The first image is a SOOC (straight out of camera) JPEG. I shoot JPEG + RAW now. I always edit from the RAW file, I keep the JPEGs for quick viewing sake, never edit them. There is a lot more detail retained in a RAW file and allows for more flexibility in processing.

2. The second image is where the majority of the editing was done, in Lightroom. In brief, I bumped up the exposure and added a vignette. For those wanting more detail, here are the adjustments made in Lightroom.

_{Adjusted Temperature to make it slightly cooler, 5000K to 4738K. Removed some magenta in Tint slider, brought it from 2 to -7.
Bumped Exposure up +0.76.
Decreased Contrast from +25 to +7.
Slightly decreased Clarity to soften it up -10. This is good in moderation I find, it decreases local contrast. Too much of it and it will look like you used an 80's soft filter.
Increased Vibrance +12. Tip: Always adjust the Vibrance instead of Saturation when possible. You will get a lot more colour and avoid "colour clippings."
Adjusted Tone Curve for additional contrast. Lights +19. Shadows -2.
Added a Vignette in "Lens Correction" to darken the edges to bring more attention to the face. I like to add vignettes through this rather than "Post-Crop." They look natural this way. Amount: -100. Midpoint 18.}

Then I exported the image from RAW to JPEG and opened in Photoshop.

3. The final image is after some adjustments and toning in Photoshop. I probably could have done a lot of this in Lightroom too, but I like to work with many adjustment layers. This way I can include or exclude certain parts of the image from certain adjustments. For example, this photo was taken in the evening sunset and I made several levels, curves, and colour balance adjustments. I applied some over the entire image, but didn't apply them at full opacity over the golden light in the upper left. The light there symbolizes the "Midnight Sun" and is important for the cool-warm tone contrast I wanted to create.

Photoshop is where I really feel like an artist. I have tools and brushes. I have the power to not create emotions here, but to emphasize the ones already present in the image. I invest a lot of time in Photoshop picking and choosing the effects I'd like to apply to the image and tweaking them. I probably spent two or three hours on this image in Photoshop, not applying a ton of effects, but making decisions until I was satisfied with the results.

Well, there you have it. How I processed one of my photos in depth. Sorry, I don't have time to make a tutorial with screenshots and all, but hope this helps someone out. ]]>
Midnight Sun - [link]

1. The first image is a SOOC (straight out of camera) JPEG. I shoot JPEG + RAW now. I always edit from the RAW file, I keep the JPEGs for quick viewing sake, never edit them. There is a lot more detail retained in a RAW file and allows for more flexibility in processing.

2. The second image is where the majority of the editing was done, in Lightroom. In brief, I bumped up the exposure and added a vignette. For those wanting more detail, here are the adjustments made in Lightroom.

_{Adjusted Temperature to make it slightly cooler, 5000K to 4738K. Removed some magenta in Tint slider, brought it from 2 to -7.
Bumped Exposure up +0.76.
Decreased Contrast from +25 to +7.
Slightly decreased Clarity to soften it up -10. This is good in moderation I find, it decreases local contrast. Too much of it and it will look like you used an 80's soft filter.
Increased Vibrance +12. Tip: Always adjust the Vibrance instead of Saturation when possible. You will get a lot more colour and avoid "colour clippings."
Adjusted Tone Curve for additional contrast. Lights +19. Shadows -2.
Added a Vignette in "Lens Correction" to darken the edges to bring more attention to the face. I like to add vignettes through this rather than "Post-Crop." They look natural this way. Amount: -100. Midpoint 18.}

Then I exported the image from RAW to JPEG and opened in Photoshop.

3. The final image is after some adjustments and toning in Photoshop. I probably could have done a lot of this in Lightroom too, but I like to work with many adjustment layers. This way I can include or exclude certain parts of the image from certain adjustments. For example, this photo was taken in the evening sunset and I made several levels, curves, and colour balance adjustments. I applied some over the entire image, but didn't apply them at full opacity over the golden light in the upper left. The light there symbolizes the "Midnight Sun" and is important for the cool-warm tone contrast I wanted to create.

Photoshop is where I really feel like an artist. I have tools and brushes. I have the power to not create emotions here, but to emphasize the ones already present in the image. I invest a lot of time in Photoshop picking and choosing the effects I'd like to apply to the image and tweaking them. I probably spent two or three hours on this image in Photoshop, not applying a ton of effects, but making decisions until I was satisfied with the results.

Well, there you have it. How I processed one of my photos in depth. Sorry, I don't have time to make a tutorial with screenshots and all, but hope this helps someone out.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Serena-Daniel-Wedding-III-139005267 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Serena-Daniel-Wedding-III-139005267 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:05:45 PDT Serena + Daniel Wedding III nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
One of my favourites from a wedding this August. I have always dreamed of shooting this location and we had a lovely overcast day too, just perfect for the gardens.

Minter Gardens, BC. ]]>
One of my favourites from a wedding this August. I have always dreamed of shooting this location and we had a lovely overcast day too, just perfect for the gardens.

Minter Gardens, BC.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Serena-Daniel-Wedding-II-138986809 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Serena-Daniel-Wedding-II-138986809 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:22:15 PDT Serena + Daniel Wedding II nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Midnight-Sun-137856779 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Midnight-Sun-137856779 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:38:54 PDT Midnight Sun nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Midnight Sun | Self Portrait

_{I will be coming with you
Tonight, you're all that I want
You're all I have, you're all I need
You will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun, you're the only one who can set me free.} ]]> Midnight Sun | Self Portrait

_{I will be coming with you
Tonight, you're all that I want
You're all I have, you're all I need
You will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun, you're the only one who can set me free.}

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XXII-136429479 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XXII-136429479 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:14:27 PDT Self Portrait XXII nonadult photography/people/selfportrait canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Currently editing three weddings, with some other portrait work to edit too. I decided to go through some photos tonight and edit for myself. Really missing my "free time" to experiment with artistic and portrait photography now.

Anyway, this is a pretty basic edit. About five minutes, mostly edited in Lightroom and then converted to black and white in Photoshop with some of my actions. Shot with the Canon 40D and 50mm 1.4 standing in my usual spot, in front of my window. I recently bought the Canon 28mm 1.8, and hope to post some portraits with that too. Excited about the new focal length. ]]> Currently editing three weddings, with some other portrait work to edit too. I decided to go through some photos tonight and edit for myself. Really missing my "free time" to experiment with artistic and portrait photography now.

Anyway, this is a pretty basic edit. About five minutes, mostly edited in Lightroom and then converted to black and white in Photoshop with some of my actions. Shot with the Canon 40D and 50mm 1.4 standing in my usual spot, in front of my window. I recently bought the Canon 28mm 1.8, and hope to post some portraits with that too. Excited about the new focal length.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Love-Laughter-135118593 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Love-Laughter-135118593 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:54:14 PDT Love Laughter nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Crystal + Clinton Engagement.



Shot with the Canon 40D + 85mm 1.8.

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Shot with the Canon 40D + 85mm 1.8.

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Alyssa Schroeder Photography Facebook
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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Crystal-Clinton-Engagement-135117469 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Crystal-Clinton-Engagement-135117469 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:39:22 PDT Crystal + Clinton Engagement nonadult photography/people/spontaneous canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Crystal + Clinton Engagement.

These two are amazing. One of my favourite sessions EVER. We hopped a few fences in the back of Mission, BC to get to the locations. I have gone to school with Crystal since grade four and shot their wedding just this last Saturday.

Shot with the Canon 40D + 85mm 1.8.

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Alyssa Schroeder Photography Website
Alyssa Schroeder Photography Facebook
Follow me on Twitter ]]> Crystal + Clinton Engagement.

These two are amazing. One of my favourite sessions EVER. We hopped a few fences in the back of Mission, BC to get to the locations. I have gone to school with Crystal since grade four and shot their wedding just this last Saturday.

Shot with the Canon 40D + 85mm 1.8.

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Alyssa Schroeder Photography Facebook
Follow me on Twitter

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-IIX-130673124 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-IIX-130673124 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:53:33 PDT Self Portrait IIX nonadult photography/people/selfportrait canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Canon 50mm 1.4 + 40D ]]>
Canon 50mm 1.4 + 40D

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Love-s-Call-112508591 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Love-s-Call-112508591 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:13:55 PST Love's Call nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

Taken on my point & shoot (Canon Powershot S3 IS).

An older photo, but freshly edited today as a candidate for a Canon Powershot Macro Contest on dA [link]

I hope you like it, it kinda goes back to my earlier style of florals.

www.alyssaschroeder.net ]]>

Taken on my point & shoot (Canon Powershot S3 IS).

An older photo, but freshly edited today as a candidate for a Canon Powershot Macro Contest on dA [link]

I hope you like it, it kinda goes back to my earlier style of florals.

www.alyssaschroeder.net

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Rosalie-110923977 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Rosalie-110923977 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:26:58 PST Rosalie nonadult photography/people/portraits canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
This past weekend I got together with some friends, this is Rosalie! She has such a beautiful classy look!

We took this in an overpass tunnel. It gave us just a little bit of shelter from the terrible cold outside!

This is my first photo on dA taken with the 40D, first photosession too.

Some inspiration for this photo from the photographer [b]ecker.

I hope you like it.

www.alyssaschroeder.net ]]>
This past weekend I got together with some friends, this is Rosalie! She has such a beautiful classy look!

We took this in an overpass tunnel. It gave us just a little bit of shelter from the terrible cold outside!

This is my first photo on dA taken with the 40D, first photosession too.

Some inspiration for this photo from the photographer [b]ecker.

I hope you like it.

www.alyssaschroeder.net

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Candid-Laughter-110193686 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Candid-Laughter-110193686 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:11:20 PST Candid Laughter nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2009-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

As I was making a slideshow for some clients, I came across some wedding photos I haven't uploaded yet.

Heidi getting into her ride off to the ceremony! I love how this really shows her sincere excitement to be married!

I really enjoy the photojournalistic approach to weddings. ]]>

As I was making a slideshow for some clients, I came across some wedding photos I haven't uploaded yet.

Heidi getting into her ride off to the ceremony! I love how this really shows her sincere excitement to be married!

I really enjoy the photojournalistic approach to weddings.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Heights-of-Holiness-105636971 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Heights-of-Holiness-105636971 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:00:25 PST Heights of Holiness nonadult photography/civilization/city canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder I took this in Guelph, Ontario. The church in the reflection is "Our Lady Immaculate."

You can view the church in my photo here: [link]

I submitted this as an entry in *Photo--Assignment's LOMO Photography Contest. ]]> I took this in Guelph, Ontario. The church in the reflection is "Our Lady Immaculate."

You can view the church in my photo here: [link]

I submitted this as an entry in *Photo--Assignment's LOMO Photography Contest.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Our-Lady-Immaculate-105106850 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Our-Lady-Immaculate-105106850 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:37:33 PST Our Lady Immaculate nonadult photography/architecture/exterior canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Our Lady Immaculate, Guelph, Ontario.

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]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XXII-99953263 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XXII-99953263 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:18:07 PDT Self-Portrait XXII nonadult photography/people/portraits canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Self Portrait

I haven't uploaded a self portrait in a while! I just came across this portrait recently and made an edit of it.

Taken outdoors in natural light.

I thought I had taken it with my 50mm, but actually I took it with the 17-85. ]]>
Self Portrait

I haven't uploaded a self portrait in a while! I just came across this portrait recently and made an edit of it.

Taken outdoors in natural light.

I thought I had taken it with my 50mm, but actually I took it with the 17-85.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Adam-s-Smile-99784024 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Adam-s-Smile-99784024 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:31:37 PDT Adam's Smile nonadult photography/people/portraits canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

This is one of my favourites from a photoshoot with my brother, Adam.

He is growing up fast and getting more and more handsome!
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This is one of my favourites from a photoshoot with my brother, Adam.

He is growing up fast and getting more and more handsome!

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Beautiful-Bride-97999547 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Beautiful-Bride-97999547 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:19:15 PDT Beautiful Bride nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

From Paul & Heidi's Wedding

She is just SO beautiful, definitely one of my favorite images! I love portrait closeups!

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From Paul & Heidi's Wedding

She is just SO beautiful, definitely one of my favorite images! I love portrait closeups!

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Ready-for-the-Ceremony-97649260 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Ready-for-the-Ceremony-97649260 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:52:54 PDT Ready for the Ceremony nonadult photography/journalism/weddings canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

From Paul & Heidi's Wedding

I really love this photo in b/w, and I think her eyes are amazing!

Shot with the 50mm like most of the wedding images.
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From Paul & Heidi's Wedding

I really love this photo in b/w, and I think her eyes are amazing!

Shot with the 50mm like most of the wedding images.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Golden-Moment-97482274 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Golden-Moment-97482274 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:04:09 PDT Golden Moment nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

I thought I'd upload something else since I bet some of you wanted a break from the wedding photos!?

I shot this not too long ago, while I was editing wedding photos, I saw this golden light outdoors and just had to get outside to photograph the garden and this poppy!

I cropped it a little since the 50mm doesn't allow me to get as close as I'd like!

I hope you like it.

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I thought I'd upload something else since I bet some of you wanted a break from the wedding photos!?

I shot this not too long ago, while I was editing wedding photos, I saw this golden light outdoors and just had to get outside to photograph the garden and this poppy!

I cropped it a little since the 50mm doesn't allow me to get as close as I'd like!

I hope you like it.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/The-Past-Whispers-93850847 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/The-Past-Whispers-93850847 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:08:00 PDT The Past Whispers nonadult photography/civilization/country canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

This is an older photo I found while going through my photo CDs.

It's quite different from my usual stuff, hope you like it!

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This is an older photo I found while going through my photo CDs.

It's quite different from my usual stuff, hope you like it!

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Summer-Dreaming-93082330 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Summer-Dreaming-93082330 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:50:45 PDT Summer Dreaming nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Self Portrait

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Self Portrait

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Not-Another-Photo-92598321 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Not-Another-Photo-92598321 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:05:46 PDT Not Another Photo.. nonadult photography/nature/domestic canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Print Now Available at RedBubble: [link]

<sub>This is just a fun shot of my cat Tiger, I love her so much!

I followed her around the other day with the camera outside, she was quite playful.</sub>
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<sub>This is just a fun shot of my cat Tiger, I love her so much!

I followed her around the other day with the camera outside, she was quite playful.</sub>

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Summer-Sends-Sweet-Kisses-92136518 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Summer-Sends-Sweet-Kisses-92136518 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:56:50 PDT Summer Sends Sweet Kisses nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Destiny-Laugh-91986586 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Destiny-Laugh-91986586 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:21:17 PDT Destiny Laugh nonadult photography/people/children canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder My first photo session with a baby.

This is Destiny, she is 7 months I believe. My friend, Arielle, ~Air-557 was babysitting and I came over to take some photos. A special thanks to her for helping with the photoshoot.

BW Version:
[link]

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This is Destiny, she is 7 months I believe. My friend, Arielle, ~Air-557 was babysitting and I came over to take some photos. A special thanks to her for helping with the photoshoot.

BW Version:
[link]

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Destiny-Stare-BW-91799105 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Destiny-Stare-BW-91799105 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:47:43 PDT Destiny Stare BW nonadult photography/people/children canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder My first photo session with a baby.

This is Destiny, she is 7 months I believe. My friend, Arielle, ~Air-557 was babysitting and I came over to take some photos. A special thanks to her for helping with the photoshoot.

Colour Version: [link]

]]> My first photo session with a baby.

This is Destiny, she is 7 months I believe. My friend, Arielle, ~Air-557 was babysitting and I came over to take some photos. A special thanks to her for helping with the photoshoot.

Colour Version: [link]

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Holding-Your-Memory-89705367 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Holding-Your-Memory-89705367 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:19:15 PDT Holding Your Memory nonadult photography/people/emotive canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Self Portrait
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Self Portrait

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Stay-With-Me-86931547 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Stay-With-Me-86931547 Tue, 27 May 2008 18:26:33 PDT Stay With Me nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
Two are better than one.

Print Now Available at RedBubble: [link]
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Two are better than one.

Print Now Available at RedBubble: [link]

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XVIII-85610406 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XVIII-85610406 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:38:30 PDT Self-Portrait XVIII nonadult photography/people/portraits canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder One of the first self-portraits I took with the 50mm. ]]> One of the first self-portraits I took with the 50mm.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/In-the-Shadows-83740891 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/In-the-Shadows-83740891 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:18:00 PDT In the Shadows nonadult photography/people/portraits canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Spring-s-First-Breath-79300003 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Spring-s-First-Breath-79300003 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:46:21 PST Spring's First Breath nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/A-Broken-Promise-77248563 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/A-Broken-Promise-77248563 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:58:07 PST A Broken Promise nonadult photography/nature/flora canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder
When love's shy cry is all but muted still,
she's all that's left behind in't cold of night.

- Stefan Chirila ~chirilas
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When love's shy cry is all but muted still,
she's all that's left behind in't cold of night.

- Stefan Chirila ~chirilas

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/The-Last-Note-76335225 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/The-Last-Note-76335225 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:19:35 PST The Last Note nonadult photography/still/other canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XVII-75282499 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-XVII-75282499 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:14:40 PST Self-Portrait XVII nonadult darelated/deviantid canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2008-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Self-portrait. ]]> Self-portrait.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Passing-through-Autumn-70859181 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Passing-through-Autumn-70859181 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:38:14 PST Passing through Autumn nonadult photography/nature/landscapes canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2007-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Autumn-Crossing-69840310 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/Autumn-Crossing-69840310 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:09:17 PST Autumn Crossing nonadult photography/nature/landscapes canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2007-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder

Taken in Stoney Creek Park, Abbotsford, BC.


Updated:
Enhanced colours in LAB mode, thanks ~chirilas!
Contrast added too.

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Taken in Stoney Creek Park, Abbotsford, BC.


Updated:
Enhanced colours in LAB mode, thanks ~chirilas!
Contrast added too.

]]> http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/By-the-Elvish-Realm-69133499 http://canuckgurl22.deviantart.com/art/By-the-Elvish-Realm-69133499 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:41:35 PST By the Elvish Realm nonadult photography/nature/landscapes canuckgurl22 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/a/canuckgurl22.jpg?3 Copyright 2007-2013 ~canuckgurl22 @alyssaschroeder Near our elvish realm, up by the river
there is a place I like to sit and dream
of days and nights spent traveling the land
where nothing binds my wings low to the ground.

I can not leave this place t'which I am bound,
nor does my heart allow me here to stay.

This here's the last of options I have left
of all that I once treasure'd in my chest
this creek here has remained my only friend
which in his waves, that neither deep, nor fast
my feelings all entirely contains
and sad, my thoughts, to far off places brings.

- Stefan Chirila ~chirilas
]]> Near our elvish realm, up by the river
there is a place I like to sit and dream
of days and nights spent traveling the land
where nothing binds my wings low to the ground.

I can not leave this place t'which I am bound,
nor does my heart allow me here to stay.

This here's the last of options I have left
of all that I once treasure'd in my chest
this creek here has remained my only friend
which in his waves, that neither deep, nor fast
my feelings all entirely contains
and sad, my thoughts, to far off places brings.

- Stefan Chirila ~chirilas

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