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Brand Builder Seminar

March 19, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

Over the last several years I’ve been asked numerous times to do a seminar on the business side of running a successful business. That idea always was pushed to the back due to the fact that I was so focused on building our brand and running my businesses. Recently, I was approached by Amer Kamra the owner of Hammer Fitness and The Mind Builder to do one together. I worked with Amer on set shooting variety of fitness workouts and covers, as well as working with a number of his…

Saskatoon Photoshoots – May 12-14

March 17, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

This May 12-14th will be our annual trip to Saskatoon for the third year in a row. We always look forward to going to Saskatoon as the photoshoots always produce some amazing shots that often end up on pages of magazines. In the past a number of people have made the coveted Inside Fitness Hot and Fit 100 list. Including a number of top 10 images. I can guarantee that this year will be no different; we’re bringing our A game and looking forward to capturing some memorable images. Each…

Paige Hathaway – Inside Fitness Women cover and workout

February 23, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

Last October we had the pleasure of working with Paige Hathaway in our studio in Toronto. One of the great things when working with a pro like Paige is that you can get a lot accomplished in a short period of time. We managed to capture a series of cover style shots as well as a full workout which you can see below. The last part of the shoot concluded in our gym at the Inside Fitness Performance Centre, where we shot a editorial feature. Keep your eyes open…

Photoshot Survey – How can we make your experience better?

February 21, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

We try to make every photoshoot special and one that you will remember. In order to continuously improve, we have compiled a series of questions that will help us make future photoshoots even better. We greatly appreciate you taking your time to help us answer some of the questions.

Share it – Image Posting Guidelines for Models

February 17, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

One of the questions that we often get asked about is image licensing and online-posting practices. Since the questions are usually very similar in nature these few pointers and tips should be a helpful guideline to those who are unsure what is acceptable and what is frowned upon. It depends on the photographer, but in most cases you will walk away with your images on a USB/CD right after the shoot or they will be sent to you via a digital transfer (website/dropbox/etc.). Those images are proofs from your…

You in Print – “A quick guide to being published in magazines”

February 13, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

First of, I’ll preface the post by explaining why I chose to call it “You in Print”. Maybe I’m old school in some ways, but to me when you say “I’m a published model” it means that you appeared in a print publication. Perhaps it’s my printing background from university and the years spent in print houses prior to my photography career, but, in my books, published means print.. It’s not that digital is bad, or that I’m anti-technology. Quite the opposite actually. However, a print magazine is tangible, you…

Inside Fitness Women – Michelle Lewin

February 11, 2016February 13, 2016 arsenik

We had the pleasure working with some amazing athletes for the current issue of Inside Fitness Women issue. The cover model is none other than fitness superstar Michelle Lewin. The issue is currently on sale on news-stands as well as available in digital format from Inside Fitness Magazine. Here is a sampling of some of the features we shot for this issue.