June 2016 – patvachonphotography

Sunsets and Abandoned Cars

Posted on June 28, 2016June 28, 2016 by patvachonphotography

In my many travels I had seen these vehicles off the highway and had wanted to go investigate them. I arrived recently around sunset to look at them further. With the Sun setting I managed to capture some beautiful images. . I had hoped to stay after dark and capture some images with the night sky but unfortunately the mosquitoes made it known that if I were to stay they would bring all their family members to feast on me. It was definitely worth the trip, and next time I will make sure to bring along some bug spray.

photo by Pat Vachon (www.patvachonphotography.com)

photo by Pat Vachon (www.patvachonphotography.com)

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Taking Photos for Myself

Posted on June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 by patvachonphotography

photo by Pat Vachon (www.patvachonphotography.com)

photo by Pat Vachon (www.patvachonphotography.com)

If you ever talk with other photographers, eventually you will get to the subject of what they like to take photos, or shoot, on their own time. Surprisingly a lot don’t shoot much except for clients. I found myself i. that trap the past few years. I used to love exploring through cities taking photos and one of my favorite things to do was night time photography.

Recently I got back into taking photos of the things around me, so when I came across a 10 day photography challenge on instagram. I decided to partake. The idea was to take a photo each day for 10 days and each day was a different theme. I managed to complete 9 of the 10. For personal reasons I couldn’t photograph one day. Some of the results were quite inspiring for me. I also would shoot some non-themed related shots.

It was while doing this challenge that I took a photo that http://www.ptboexplores.com asked me to use for there website for the month of June. I enjoyed the challenge and look forwards to shooting more for me in the not to distant future.

10 day photography challenge

Day 1: Selfie

Day 2 : Reflection

Day 3: Silhouette

Day 4: Nighttime

Day 5: Texture

Day 6: Close up

Day 7: Black & White

Day 8: Happiness

Day 9: Looking Up

Day 10: Happiness

Portraits

Grad Photo Session

Posted on June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 by patvachonphotography

It has been a while since I did a Graduate Portrait. The last time was in a studio setting when I was working for a company and we did Portraits for Graduates of elementary and high school. Although it was a great learning experience, there was no creativity involved in taking the photos. This session was different. Victory had approached me previously about doing some grad portraits. I was a little apprehensive at first. She met me at Trent University. She had rented the gown and the hood from the Student Association. We got started and we had a blast taking pictures. It was a great time, and I think the results were definitely beyond my expectations. We both had some ideas on different types of poses and we worked well together. Victory was a natural in front of the camera

photo by Pat Vachon (www.patvachonphotography.com)

Baptism

Posted on June 5, 2016 by patvachonphotography

Antonia’s Baptism was a beautiful day that incorporated the beauty and traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church. This was a special day not only for the friends and family that attended but for me as well. Her parents, Jim & Soumela were the first couple I ever photographed getting married.

For anyone who has ever ventured into wedding photography, you never forget the first time you photograph a wedding.

3 years later I am asked to photograph a very special ceremony where Nia becomes a member of the Greek Orthodox community. The church was beautiful, as was Nia. I loved how she couldn’t keep her eyes off the camera. The ceremony itself is very interesting for anyone who has never been to one. The traditions are very unique compared to modern baptisms and christenings. I look forwards to watching her and the rest of their family grow up together.

photo by Pat Vachon (www.patvachonphotography.com)