Yup, I did it. A while back I blogged about what questions to ask a potential family photographer before you hire them. Actually, even better, I blogged about the 'less obvious' questions to ask. We all know we need to ask about availability, steps in the process, will they take nice pictures and make you look good, etc.... But I highlighted some other questions you might not have thought of - you don't know what you don't know, right?

Why does that make me GUILTY?

Because what I was really doing was finding a way to tell you about how what I do is a little (or a lot!) different than what many other Toronto family photographers do.

So I'm going to own that and just go ahead and answer those questions as if you were asking them to me. I'll call it:

WHY HIRE FUN LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS!

Here goes.... assuming you browse my portfolio and like my style of imagery, let's get into those more detailed questions:

YES! Yes, and Yes and Yes! I am accredited through the PPOC - the Professional Photographers of Canada, in both child portraiture and newborn photography. That means I have built a portfolio that shows a command of the technology that goes into creating beautiful images - I have the skills to consistently create images that are in good focus, show good composition and depth of field, and are compelling and interesting. The PPOC has also recognized my images as being worthy for display at the national level.

Through NAPCP, the National Association of Professional Child Photographers, I have earned Master Photographer designations in both Child Portraiture and Family Portraiture - again underlining that I consistently create professional quality images. 

Last but not least, I have entered, and both earned merit, placed in the top 3, and WON, a number of image competitions, including my most recent win in the 'Real Life' category of the NAPCP Inspired Gallery Event Print Competition. I've also had my images awarded merits, and popular-vote top 10% designations in various other contests. 

Photographers who are not accredited might be able to create great images under great conditions, but a family photo session is fast-paced and can bring a variety of challenges to a photographer (lighting conditions, weather, toddler tantrums etc.!). A less experienced photographer may not be able to create great images in the face of the inevitable challenges.

So short story - yes! We'll create great images together - beautiful custom images for your family!