tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274857392011-04-21T18:13:33.386-04:00IrinaPhotography | BlogWedding and Portrait
PhotographyIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-2209300257182137452009-01-19T20:46:00.003-05:002009-01-19T20:47:53.257-05:00THE NEW BLOG! can be viewed hereIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-12427710859736329752008-12-31T17:31:00.002-05:002008-12-31T17:40:06.541-05:00HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ all the best for 2009!As 2008 comes to a close and 2009 is just around the corner ..... Mihkel and I are excited for the changes coming! We hope to have ourselves organized in the coming weeks and share these wonderful developments with everyone! {a special thank you for all our loyal blog readers ~ your emails have been gratefully appreciated during the transition}HERE IS WHAT IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-38367218013001100252008-12-22T14:08:00.003-05:002008-12-22T15:36:51.437-05:00NEWS ..... for the New Year! As 2008 comes to an end .... we are excited for all the changes happening for 2009! We would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement this past year. Following much success, we would like to announce our exciting transformations. All consultations and gallery viewings will happen at our newly renovated home-based location in the heart of Lawrence IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-52871793851276447932008-12-12T19:17:00.003-05:002008-12-16T23:31:47.000-05:00HOLIDAY Schedule .... {Updated: Dec.16th}A quick update for everyone .... this was the last week Mihkel and I were at the studio during regular hours. Starting Saturday, December 13th, we will be out of town, visiting family. We will have limited access to email, and will respond to messages within 48 hours..... we are back and will be responding to everyone's messages!Our December studio hours IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-25179846248603428582008-11-18T16:54:00.004-05:002008-11-18T17:40:14.091-05:00Beautiful....baby BOY! {part 1}On Sunday I photographed baby Dylan - just downloaded the images and I could not stop smiling :) .... he is simply glowing in every shot. I just could not resist to share..... and create a sneak peek for mom and dad.Cheers!IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-59067895212585279302008-11-17T17:21:00.003-05:002008-11-17T17:39:09.886-05:00I though the Blog needed some LOVE today ....It has been an extremely busy last couple of weeks for me, with many travels, sessions and weddings :) There are so many wonderful things to post and update everyone on, I am not sure were to begin in all honesty! Therefore, this week is blog update week! Today..... preview from Sally + David's awesome destination wedding ..... {more to come}IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-77689284803817270592008-10-17T16:54:00.005-04:002008-10-17T17:14:00.935-04:00HAPPY FRIDAY....It has been a busy time for Mihkel and I as we wrap up the wedding season. With many album and print orders flowing in, we are hard at work to get all your precious images in time for the holiday season. That means there will be many more updates soon to come..... But on this lovely afternoon I wanted to display a couple of images to celebrate the beautiful Fall Season - this is IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-1349706621584880532008-10-01T17:32:00.003-04:002008-10-01T18:29:57.491-04:00IT'S THE SEASON .... HOLIDAY DEADLINES!As October begins and the holiday season is only a couple of months away. We wanted to post a note to act as a reminder to get organized! Due to the custom nature of our service we want to ensure everyone places their album, print, card or canvas order in time for holiday deadlines. Product Deadline Final Prints 10-DecIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-13510985503800044142008-09-30T14:26:00.007-04:002008-09-30T15:24:24.445-04:00Paige + Patrick {destination wedding}Paige and Patrick's tied the knot at the beautiful Stepping Stone Inn in Westport, Ontario on a hot summer afternoon! The setting was truly unique, the grounds of the inn allowed for an array of pictures to be done. So many images are favorites it was hard to select images for this entry.For my focus became to highlight some beautiful details and real IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-61484555227539473902008-09-26T13:11:00.005-04:002008-09-26T13:29:01.600-04:00BABY LUCAS {9 months}I know I am a bit behind on posting some super awesome weddings and engagements that have taken place over the last several months .... but on this lovely afternoon I wanted to show off little baby Lucas - who turned 9 months old a few weeks back! This little man had so much energy, we had to move the studio session to the park to let him crawl around more ;-) I will let theIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-91578445689231169772008-09-21T12:36:00.004-04:002008-09-21T12:42:49.577-04:00PUBLISHED IN THE WEDDING RING ....We are happy to announce our studio has been published by the Wedding Ring! The Ring is an online resource community for the modern bride, with full reviews on vendors that have been pre-qualified as the best in the industry! We are excited to have been selected and look forward to raising the bar for our services. Thank you to all the couples who responded to IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-16086008868601988162008-09-19T12:08:00.007-04:002008-09-19T12:34:18.145-04:00NIAGARA FALLS .... the mini vacation collection!A collection of images from our anniversary vacation :-) The weather was interesting, with a little bit of rain, sun and clouds .... Enjoy!IrinaHere is a photo of us...just a short distance from the falls...if you look closely you can see the falls in the distance!The park near the falls had the most interesting shaped trees....You could climb this IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-41685089797102125582008-09-17T17:18:00.003-04:002008-09-17T17:26:11.312-04:00back from the MINI VACATION!I wanted to make a quick post and let everyone know we are officially back at the studio! Thank you to all whom have sent us wonderful email messages congratulating us in making it to two years :-) Your messages were sweet and very thoughtful. I will post some images from our vacation tomorrow.... we could not resist to have a little photo safari to showcase our IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-51164545222203257772008-09-12T14:11:00.005-04:002008-09-12T14:43:17.027-04:00AWAY NOTICE....We will be out of the office from Saturday (September 13th) to Tuesday (September 16th) ..... Thank you for your patience in getting a reply from us! We are celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary and are taking some time to celebrate! For fun below are some photos from our wedding day ;-) To those who follow the blog....there are some exciting changes coming up as we approach IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-62648692470216134262008-08-19T17:17:00.007-04:002008-08-19T17:40:46.129-04:00Raluca + Mike {e-session}Last month Mihkel had the opportunity to work closely with Raluca and Mike for their engagement collection. The session began at Knox College (UofT) and finished at Cherry Beach with a wonderful sunset scene. The light and setting for both locations were absolutely unbelievable. Every photo taken had beautiful lighting, a photographer's dream! Please enjoy a small sample IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-45056543153186401752008-08-13T17:25:00.003-04:002008-08-13T17:53:45.654-04:0050th Wedding Celebration {event coverage}Last month Mihkel and I had the pleasure in witnessing the 50th wedding anniversary of Jane and Ed. This beautiful event took place at Credit Valley Country Club, in Missaussaga. We had the opportunity to capture beautiful family portraits before the reception began. The country club grounds were truly a magnificent backdrop, I have to say one of my IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-42857297293339445952008-08-06T10:38:00.004-04:002008-08-06T11:15:33.054-04:00FAITH + RAINER {wedding}Elegance, Beauty, and Love were the three words of the day. Faith and Rainer put together an absolutely stunning event at Deer Creek in Ajax. Mihkel and I felt extremely welcomed from the minute we walked in the door to capture getting ready photos, all the way up until the last photo was taken at the reception. Thank you both for having us witness your special day! PleaseIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-11192582676895799162008-08-01T18:09:00.003-04:002008-08-01T18:13:46.306-04:00OUT OF OFFICE NOTICEI will be out of the office until Tuesday August 5th. During this time, I will have limited access to email and phone. I appreciate your patience in getting a response.Stay tuned to many more wedding and session images to be posted on return....Cheers!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-63235747919710986522008-07-30T14:18:00.003-04:002008-11-15T06:35:45.281-05:00WINNING THE SERVICES OF A WEDDING PLANNER...Susan Legare from Moments That Shine is hosting an amazing contest! Please check out her blog for a chance to enter this wonderful opportunity and win full-service planning for your wedding event.Mihkel and I have also submitted a prize to be one ... check the contest to find out more!Good luck everyone!IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-82546419101455626382008-07-29T16:32:00.007-04:002008-11-15T06:35:48.130-05:00CAROLYN + NICK'S WEDDING {Ottawa, Ontario}What can I say... Carolyn looked absolutely stunning! The day was full of beautiful moments and I believe it was a true reflection of the love Carolyn and Nick share for each other. I am deticating this post to showcase all the beautiful moments and details that I had the pleasure of documenting. The ceremony took place at Holy Cross Church and the IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-90877793746939425642008-07-09T19:01:00.003-04:002008-11-15T06:35:48.372-05:00Having an off season wedding? I wanted to post a reminder that off season weddings receive 15% off any selected package. Our off season is from November 1st until May 1st. There are a few openings available for Fall and Winter 2008.Contact us soon! IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-71368483464999266752008-06-27T00:08:00.003-04:002008-11-15T06:35:50.439-05:00Memie + Ryan {e-session}Last weekend I met up with Memie and Ryan for their engagement session. These two had so much energy I had a hard time catching up! Their wonderful wedding is coming up this October, I can't wait for them to bring their energy to the day.Memie, has waited too long enough in getting a peek .... please enjoy my handful of favorites!Cheers,IrinaUPDATE: A link to their IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-72926359472989134842008-06-20T23:36:00.002-04:002008-11-15T06:35:50.599-05:00GLENDA AND THE BOYSMy dear friend Glenda Travis asked me to photograph a special generations session showcasing herself with her three grand babies. To be asked by another photographer to perform such a task, I was both flattered and intimidated. A beautiful slideshow collection can be viewed here Glenda - thank you for allowing me to be part of this beautiful milestone. I am filled with joy IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-91142655857061840732008-06-18T23:09:00.008-04:002008-11-15T06:35:51.484-05:00A DISCO PARTY ....Mihkel and I had a fun opportunity to celebrate Alrek's (Mihkel's cousin) birthday in 70s style. Shannon put together an amazing menu and equiped the garage with a disco dance floor! I was so impressed, I have an image to showcase the effect of the disco. Shannon and I ... the blonde hair looked awesome on Shannon ...Me with my long hair wigMy 1 year old nephew Kartir was also IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-83153706406309119022008-06-17T22:57:00.002-04:002008-11-15T06:35:52.770-05:00DYLAN {Lifestyle Session}Last month when I was in Ottawa, I had the opportunity to hang out with a very special little man; Dylan!!! This active 7 year old was an absolute blast to photograph. We spend our session, playing, running and laughing - Thank you Fraser and Dylan for a wonderful afternoon! Here are some of my favorites: IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-63716587447093329112008-06-12T16:20:00.004-04:002008-11-15T06:35:52.990-05:00JESSICA + MICHAEL .... the slideshow!There were so many beautiful details in Jessica and Michael's celebration, it blew me away! The event was SUPER UNIQUE, from their choice of location, to Jessica's custom designed dress, to the flowers, to their venue, to the food served, to the entertainment, as well as who can forget their cool ride (noted in my previous post) .... actually the list can go IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-23990615946351807072008-06-09T11:02:00.005-04:002008-11-15T06:35:53.232-05:00UNIQUE RIDE!This past Saturday Mihkel and I covered the most unique, fun, colorful, and hot event we had been to in a long time. The wedding took place on Ward's Island and required us to get on a ferry with 120+ guests and walk to the incredible Algonquin Island Association. There were so many unique things the couple did to make the event their own, the list would be too long to enter into thisIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-59331286299631710492008-06-02T14:33:00.002-04:002008-11-15T06:35:53.834-05:00JESSICA + MICHAEL {e.session}Mihkel had the wonderful opportunity to hang out with Jessica and Michael this weekend for their engagement session.Their wedding date is fast approaching and I can't wait to document their Toronto Island Fiesta!!! As a matter of fact it is this coming Saturday ;-) Here is a sneak peek of some favorites!Cheers!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-66106810379016819092008-05-30T16:38:00.006-04:002008-11-15T06:35:54.805-05:00MELISSA + MORGAN {couple session}A few weeks back I had the opportunity to photograph two very special people! Melissa and Morgan are event coordinators who were seeking some fun and creative photos for up and coming promotions. We had a blast hanging out and came out with some really great images. Below is a sample I would like to share.Thanks guys for being so fun to be around!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-20465490852335555892008-05-26T11:22:00.006-04:002008-11-15T06:35:56.047-05:00 SAYING THANK YOU A few months back, I took on a personal project to document a journey two Ryerson University students were embarking. The project was based on the idea to spend 24 hours homeless in order to connect with a life most of us cannot even imagine existed. I have to thank my great friend Jerry for introducing me to Jimmie the true inspiration for this project. Jimmie is one of the IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-23734897559547520452008-05-15T12:52:00.007-04:002008-11-15T06:35:56.567-05:00Getting Married in 2009 .... To celebrate the start of summer and the current wedding season, IrinaPhotography is offering an extra hour of coverage at no additional charge for all 2009 bookings. The valued of this offer is $290. Looking forward to speaking to you soon!Cheers!IrinaOFFER EXPIRES JULY 1 2008IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-67275693564293439502008-05-14T10:15:00.005-04:002008-05-14T10:20:02.224-04:00I AM BACK!I have returned from Ottawa. It was an amazing couple of days filled with sessions and meetings with some wonderful friends. Thank you everyone for your patience in my delayed replies. I am completely caught up, but if I have missed anyone please feel free to send me another note. I hope to have some fresh images on the blog in the coming days!Cheers,IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-10213848238164426672008-05-07T17:38:00.004-04:002008-05-07T17:42:12.927-04:00OUT OF THE OFFICEHello Everyone!I will be out of the office from May 8th to 12th. If you need to reach me please feel free to send me an email at irina@irinaphotography.ca for I will be checking my messages every day.My travels are taking me to Ottawa for both work and pleasure. If you are in the Ottawa area and you like to contact me, please do not hesitate.Cheers!IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-17788468679589532332008-04-23T17:17:00.002-04:002008-11-15T06:35:56.834-05:00IRINAPHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORTS THE ENVIRONMENT IrinaPhotography supports environmental consciousness amongst all its endeavours. We have seen so much talk about it that we felt it's better to do simply take action!For this reason, we have decided to donate $100 from every qualified booking to the World Wildlife Fund. We feel it is necessary to support reliable and legitimate environmental IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-72145221359876405062008-04-10T16:09:00.020-04:002008-11-15T06:35:58.553-05:00L + T .... Engagement Session Last weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful couple. We had a lot of fun exploring the urban corners of Toronto. Both are from Winnipeg and wanted to see a different collection to show their guest on their wedding day. I was more than happy to fulfill the need ;-)Thank you both for letting me explore!Your gallery is following shortly....Cheers!IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-24852562052655020692008-03-28T19:15:00.005-04:002008-11-15T06:35:58.681-05:00PARTICIPATE IN EARTH HOUR .....On March 29, 2008 at 8 p.m., join millions of people around the world in making a statement about climate change by turning off your lights for Earth Hour, an event created by the World Wildlife Fund.Earth Hour was created by WWF in Sydney, Australia in 2007, and in one year has grown from an event in one city to a global movement. In 2008, millions of people, IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-75221075747611798192008-03-24T17:39:00.005-04:002008-11-15T06:35:58.773-05:00Melissa and Morgan from Lustre Event Coordination are a sweet couple who love their work. They are extremely talented and it is my pleasure to share their information with you. For anyone looking for a coordinator for their special day, be sure to check out this outstanding team :-) Have a look at what they have to say!Lustre event coordination is owned and run by Melissa Pullin and Morgan Lukan IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-46648494882063629822008-03-17T14:22:00.006-04:002008-11-15T06:35:59.294-05:00THE NEW LOOK OF GLENDA TRAVIS .....My friend Glenda Travis is one amazing photographer, she is really talented and a lot of fun to be around. When we team up, it is constant giggles, awesome chatter and all FUN :-) This weekend we decided to focus on each other.... that's right we decided we needed new material for our website and booked each others services! With Glenda's permission I am IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-48336571279615798182008-03-13T18:42:00.008-04:002008-11-15T06:36:00.076-05:00IF WE COULD ALL BE KIDS AGAIN !!!!A friend of mine from Ottawa just sent me photos from the snowfall there. Let's just say I am in complete AWE ....... Where did all this SNOW come from? Check this out.... Here are the complete stats from this snowy city! From Saturday's storm: 56 cmSpan of one week: 100 cmTotal for the Season: 411 cmNow here are some images I captured in Toronto, but of course IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-22290790569746375152008-03-08T14:57:00.004-05:002008-11-15T06:36:00.158-05:00JUST ONE IMAGE ....Upon entering the studio this morning, it crossed my busy mind that I still need to post images of our new location. I get at least 3 or 4 requests per day! Well here is a teaser, so that you may find us the next time you visit :-) Hint Hint ... to all of you who still have not stopped by....Happy Snow Day Everyone!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-52266653775847890572008-03-07T17:43:00.005-05:002008-11-15T06:36:01.092-05:00INTRODUCING BABY LUCASThis afternoon was absolutely fantastic !!! I had the pleasure of hanging out with Suzie and her handsome baby boy Lucas! The little man just turned 3 months and is growing at full speed. He was full of giggles and drool :-) and from what I could tell he enjoyed his first session with me! I wanted to post a quick sneak peek for mom and dad! Enjoy guys :-) Irina IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-23140063038800824322008-03-06T15:54:00.004-05:002008-11-15T06:36:01.188-05:00I LOVE MATERNITY SESSIONS !!! I wanted to showcase this one photo of my good friend Suzie; this image was taken a few months back during her maternity session. Suzie had a beautiful baby boy in December, unfortunately during our move, I did not have the opportunity to document his early days. We are making things better by having the little guy visit the new studio tomorrow. The little man and I IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-45717252541687033132008-03-03T16:46:00.005-05:002008-03-03T17:18:57.151-05:00A NEW KIND OF BRIDAL SHOW Mihkel and I had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the first annual eco wedding and lifestyle show. We met up with some amazing "green" vendors as they shared their passion in helping couples create an environmentally distinct event.Below is a glimpse of what the show had to offer; please feel free to visit the site for more information.A stylish wedding doesn’t IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-81539098771871989572008-01-07T22:06:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:01.602-05:00A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEDDINGImmediately after Christmas Mihkel and I travelled to Ottawa to photograph Kirsti and Carl's amazing wedding! The weather gave us a bit of a hassle on the drive up, but co-operated beautifully upon arrival. Below is a sneek peak from the event - a slideshow is soon to follow!Cheers!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-73066156950125897272007-12-23T14:11:00.000-05:002007-12-23T14:20:01.445-05:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We would like to wish our friends and family a happy and safe holiday season :-) There has been an absense on the blog for a while but rest asure there are many new and exciting things being developed at the IrinaPhotography headquarters !!!! I won't reveal any suprises just yet, you will have to stay tuned for details.....We will be away for the holidays to cover Kirsti and IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-45706071927874299862007-11-19T10:43:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:01.779-05:00GLAMOUR SESSION PROMO !!!! Just in time for holiday and valentine's day gift giving! Limited Bookings for our Original Package. Please contact me for details.These sessions provide women with the opportunity to boost their self confidence and create stunning images that represent their inner and outter beauty. What's Included:- personal consultation prior to shoot- a two-part photo shoot (two 45 IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-48974350957298107442007-11-18T10:31:00.000-05:002007-11-19T10:43:20.047-05:00THE NEW STUDIOIn the coming months IrinaPhotography will be relocating to a new and fresh location. That being said it has been a busy time for us this holiday season, fulfilling orders and meeting with 2008 wedding clients during our move. We both feel blessed to work with such wonderful people and would like to thank each and every one of you for all your support and care. Stay tuned for launchIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-57910010741656336432007-11-02T11:00:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:02.248-05:00BABY LIFESTYLE SESSION - Kartir WhiteI had a wonderful opportunity to capture my 8th month nephew last month. This little guy is full of laughs and giggles and LOTS OF DROOL. In the course of the busy wedding season some how this little cutie got lost in the shuffle, but here he is today showcasing a baby lifestyle session. If you are interested in your little one being captured please feel freeIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-85842280529914260422007-10-18T20:26:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:04.554-05:00KIRSTI + CARL (E-Session)Mihkel and I had a blast with Kirsti and Carl! This wonderful couple travelled from Ottawa for their engagement session! We are anxiously awaiting their big day this December in our beautiful capital city ;-)We laughed and played the whole time and have the images to prove it.We hope you all enjoy them!Mihkel and IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-34606542892497819482007-10-15T09:17:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:06.122-05:00DANIELLE + CLINT (details, details, details)Every detail in Danielle and Clint's wedding was perfect! There were no stresses present, everything went smoothly and according to plan. There are so many things I loved about their day - their calm personalities, their taste for fine details, the warmth of both their families, the venue, the creative logo, and the list can go on and on..... Below areIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-1554454660557122592007-10-09T11:23:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:09.395-05:00SHERRI + RINO (An Elegant Affair)This wonderful couple tied the knot on a beautiful fall Friday afternoon. The weather had its ups and downs but nothing was going to get in the way of this wonderful celebration. Sherri and Rino had put together such an elegant and intimate event, Mihkel and I felt right in our place the whole day. From the details to the venue selection, everything was warm and IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-12199176722364306202007-10-08T19:23:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:11.435-05:00CUBA Part 2 of 2I wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful comments and emails being send over the last couple of weeks. It has been a busy time for us since our return, we will be announcing some new and exciting products for our 2008 season. Stay tuned for that! Without further delay .... the following series will display imagery from the old city of Havana....The detailed architecture takes IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-66664232177445272812007-09-20T15:42:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:13.919-05:00CUBA Part 1 of 2It has been several days since our return from Cuba. We can't stop recommending this wonderful country to our friends and family! There are many pictures to show our travel and for this reason I have decided to break it up in two parts.The first series of photos outline our arrival and our surroundings especially the BEACH. The second series will show greater details of our IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-31966373000145338302007-09-16T21:03:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:14.674-05:00BACK FROM CUBA !!!Our honeymoon escape was simply perfect! I wanted to post a couple shots to give you an idea of the magical island of Cuba!Here is what we woke up to every morning; the sand was just perfect and the water the best color I've ever seen!We travelled one day to explore the old city of Havana, these two images are a sample of more to come!We wanted to thank everyone for the IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-73549004436798831122007-09-08T10:19:00.000-04:002007-09-08T10:35:02.952-04:00AWAY NOTICEMihkel and I will be on holidays from September 8th to September 16th. Most of you are aware of our long overdue honeymoon we never took last year. We have decided it is time to get a move on it.... so we are taking the time off!!! All new inquires and other matters will be addressed upon our return no later than September 18th. If you do not hear from us be sure to call us or email usIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-4259373384649853892007-08-09T10:01:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:15.199-05:00INTRODUCING GLAMOUR SESSIONSHello Everyone!IrinaPhotography is now offering Glamour Sessions - these sessions have been designed for women looking to create a set of images of themselves in the most Glamourous manner! Irina will supply a full team to help you put it all together - Hair, Makeup and Stylist !!! A session completely catered to make you feel GLAMOUROUS!!!A perfect gift for your IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-17100808861309048532007-08-03T12:18:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:15.981-05:00DANIELLE + CLINT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONDanielle and Clint's session took place a while back but I still wanted to share my personal favorites with everyone. We headed downtown to capture some unique urban scenes that compliment their work environments. Clint showed us some unique and private areas to photograph, right around his own office. Mihkel and I had a complete blast during their e-session andIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-30816971873504677172007-08-01T10:58:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:16.558-05:00DANIEL'S FAMOUS HEADSHOTSThese set of images are an example of what has made Daniel FAMOUS....that's right Daniel has grown popular after showing off his new headshots/portraits. A pool of people have seen the new side of Daniel, which I was not aware existed! Starting off with a quiet and reserved personality we were able to bring it up a notch to make him shine with every expression.I have IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-10967126255963363702007-07-24T09:10:00.000-04:002007-07-24T09:25:15.272-04:00BUSY BUSY BUSY.....It has been a busy month at IrinaPhotography, I have been behind on blogging and have put together a list of topics coming up.Thank you all for sending me your support and wanning to know more about happenings, I love the emails and calls!Posts coming up.... Daniel's Headshot session ( I am told I need to post this !!!) Danielle and Clint's IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-26109029854602452592007-07-16T15:52:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:17.731-05:00CANDY + JOHN **** UPDATED****Just a sneak peek for a wonderful couple who tied the knot on the HOTTEST day of the Summer - July 8th !!!Mihkel and I enjoyed ourselves amongst family and friends who shared their happy spirts on this wedding day.The slideshow is still in the making but here are some images that set the mood of the day.Enjoy!IrinaUPDATED: Wedding Story Slideshow - IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-72999665022539196702007-07-14T15:48:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:17.802-05:00CHRISTINE + ADAMWe had a fantastic time photographing this special event! The weather was spectacular and everyone was in great spirits to get the day flowing. We traveled to Oakville to join Christine and Adam in there unique choice of venue, which Mihkel and I fell in love with the first time we spoke. Regards,IrinaWedding Story Slideshow:Link to SlideshowIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-36090109054352228732007-07-12T19:13:00.000-04:002007-07-14T19:18:53.529-04:00AWAY !!!!Mihkel and I have made our way to OTTAWA....we will be out of the office until Monday July 16th. All emails and messages will be returned by Tuesday July 17th, we thank all of you in advance for your patience.Stay tuned for our unforgettable Friday the 13th Wedding!!! Tara and Moose put on an event their friends and family will remember for a long time.Cheers!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-83641258627080627652007-07-05T16:49:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:18.408-05:00CHRISTINE + ADAM (E-SESSION)A long overdue posting.... Without further delay here are a couple of shots from Christine and Adam's Engagement Session. In the next couple of weeks I will be posting some images from their special day!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-54718846906048061852007-06-28T21:16:00.000-04:002007-06-28T21:31:03.865-04:00NEGLECTING THE BLOG....Okay! I know there has been no updates on the blog for a while. Please understand there has been much happening .... creative engagement sessions and beautiful weddings to say the least. I sat down today and thought about how behind I am in posting all these wonderful events ... I really do not know where to start ... well after much thought I concluded that the wonderful IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-69198716583875885872007-06-08T16:23:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:19.749-05:00GET SERIOUS WORKSHOPLast week Mihkel and I participated in a photography workshop called 'Get Serious' - hosted by Elemetz of Fotographie. 26 photographers and 9 models hit the streets of Toronto for a fashion oriented bridal shoot. When I first heard of this workshop, I thought how fun it would be to wear my wedding dress again, so I applied to be one of the models - I WAS CHOSEN! Since I was IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-51431230358210001852007-06-07T17:30:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:20.384-05:00BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS My wonderful husband suprised me the other day with an ICE CREAM CAKE !!!! Yummy - it is my absolute favorite cake to eat. What are we celebrating??? you might wonder ????Check back in two weeks to see our new IrinaPhotography branch !!! A completely new service and product I have been dying to share with everyone.Here are a couple of pics of me with the CAKE !!!As you IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-4958888782051114602007-06-04T12:00:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:24.017-05:00SUZIE & RICHARD - MAY 19th 2007 A truly beautiful wedding story!Suzie and Richard had an intimate ceremony and reception amongst close friends and family. Their reception was held at Suzie's family home. Her parents have an amazing property in the city! Mihkel and I had an amazing time - thank you for allowing us to capture this day!IrinaHere is a small sample of their day...it was hard to IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-74082686303676374942007-05-25T15:03:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:24.588-05:00GRACIE - BABY SESSIONMihkel had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful baby girl. It was his first time doing a session like this one.I think he did a fantastic job!!! Enjoy!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-46595647261769801372007-05-11T15:33:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:27.265-05:00MARIE & ROY ENGAGEMENT !!!Last Sunday Mihkel and I had the opportunity to work with Marie and Roy. This couple was absolutely a pleasure to photograph - they followed our directions perfectly ;-) We met up at the beach to do some fun shots on the sand, then headed for java! This post is long over due - Marie & Roy we hope you enjoy the peak with plenty of more to follow.Cheers!IrinaCan you feel IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-76753296135528660072007-05-07T09:40:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:30.912-05:00THE WEDDING OF DUNCAN & PATRICIA This wonderful couple tied the knot yesterday! Their intimate ceremony and reception was held at the Madison Pub.It was an absolute pleasure to be part of their special day - Mihkel and I had an awsome time with everyone!Here is a peak of their wedding story :-) Enjoy!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-5311378492281179652007-05-02T09:32:00.000-04:002007-05-02T09:35:59.759-04:00WEB NEWSI have been receiving several calls that www.irinaphotography.CA is OFFLINE.... Mihkel and I are currently working on getting it back online. For the time being please visit www.irinaphotography.COM - it is fully active. You are still able to send us emails - there are no problems here. Will keep you updated!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-33664453473583470722007-05-01T10:55:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:31.257-05:00HANGING OUT WITH KARTIR !!!!My little nephew is growing, in just two weeks he will turn 4 months!!! I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. I wanted to share some photos of him at three months. Mihkel captured these of us :-) Sometimes I cannot stress enough how wonderful it is to have your hubby photograph with you!!! Without further babbling ... here is the cutie.IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-69966439778529474352007-04-27T11:08:00.000-04:002007-04-27T11:21:46.003-04:00BLOG HAS BEEN QUITE.....Okay! I have neglected the blog this week. Things have been busy !!!My 25th birthday kicked off the week, for the record I really do not feel much older :-) Actually I feel awsome!Things just got even better as the week progressed - more consultations with more wonderful people. This is all the fun stuff but as mid week reached it became TAX TIME - and the headaches began.IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-83059621732715454162007-04-14T18:07:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:32.035-05:00IN THE KITCHEN WITH JAMIE KENNEDYHave you visited Jamie Kennedy's Wine Bar lately? If you have not YOU SHOULD - the food is absolutely amazing! The latest addition to Jamie's kitchen is the urban and trendy Gardiner Museum. A location to consider for the bride and groom who are looking for something different in a venue. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto this urban location has become a IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-40945561334286481452007-04-09T12:02:00.000-04:002007-04-09T12:20:00.291-04:00DO PHOTOGRAPHERS GET HOLIDAYS?This is the question of the day. Mihkel and I decided we will enjoy this long weekend OFF, just relax and do personal chores. Maybe even catch up on projects we started but never completed. Well I am here to announce none of this happened !!!!! Like any other photographer out there our camera is always packed with us anywhere we go - that being said there is never a IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-5714801553523290322007-04-03T18:13:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:32.949-05:00WILL - HEADSHOT SESSIONHere is a sneak peek for Will !!! Looking forward to showing you the rest - many ended up being my favorites :-) Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.Cheers!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-59633499128870939072007-04-02T17:00:00.000-04:002007-04-02T15:16:42.952-04:00ELEMENTZ WORKSHOPJudy Cormier from Elementz of Fotographie (www.elementzoffoto.com) is having a workshop! This talented Toronto photographer is conducting a three day shop to help expose you to running a successful wedding photography business. Get serious about the work you do while being in an environment with other Toronto talent. What are you waiting for - send Judy an email today! For those IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-75157342434601767072007-04-01T12:58:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:34.751-05:00RECAP ON VEGAS....It has been a couple of days since our return from Vegas, now it is time to showcase some images from our travel :-) We had an absolute blast at the WPPI Convention - along with meeting some amazing talent from around the world. Our schedule was over booked with seminars and meeting other groups for discussions but as any other photographer out there we could not resist to spendIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-46573113757863745332007-03-30T20:32:00.000-04:002007-03-31T10:50:56.592-04:00WE ARE BACK!!We are back from the Fabulous Las Vegas! Stay tuned for our trip gallery....We will be back on track soon - with no access to email for a couple of days, we are swamped at the moment. If you have not heard from us yet - you will soon!!!More updates in the next couple of days!Cheers!Mihkel and Irina :-)IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-59019400147023313672007-03-22T21:51:00.000-04:002007-03-22T09:38:02.395-04:00WPPI !!!!!I will be attending the WPPI convention this year taking place in Las Vegas. For more information on the organization visit www.wppionline.com. While away I will have limited access to voicemail and email - please be patient :-) All messages will be returned after March 29th. I look forward to bringing back some creative and fresh ideas to present to all my clients. Ciao!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-36802390209521076672007-03-19T22:24:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:35.105-05:00L'OREAL FASHION - Irina's Pick's!!!There are several thousand images captured from this amazing event. Mihkel is the talent behind this 100% - I got to snoop through the captures today and choose my three favourite outfits - the first two are from the Comrags Collection (Fall 2007) and the last one by Andy the Anh. I still need to view the other 5 collections. Will keep everyone up to date on my IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-5944849250590446222007-03-16T09:15:00.000-04:002007-03-16T09:27:41.164-04:00L'OREAL FASHION WEEKMihkel had the opportunity to shoot several fashion shows for the talent involved in this years event. The crazy week of fashion ends today - if anyone is interested in seeing some Fall 2007 collections - make a date tonight with some girlfriends and head to the shows. For more information go to www.lorealfashionweek.ca. The Fashion Design Council of Canada is behind this IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-84464370729925376182007-03-12T14:05:00.000-04:002008-11-15T06:36:35.932-05:00AMANDA REID - BRIDAL MAKEUPWhen you get asked by another industry vendor to take shots for their portfolio - it is extremely flattering!Some past brides volunteered their time to help out this extremely talented artist - we were happy to be available to capture it. Ladies here is your sneek peak!If anyone is interested to comission Amanda for their wedding - please contact us. We will be more IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-34078402363189972312007-03-07T12:03:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:36.127-05:00BABY KARTIR - NEWBORNWanted to show off my little nephew to everyone again.We had his newborn session and here are two pictures to sum up how amazing he looks through my camera lens.Thanks to mom and dad for letting me take over!Enjoy!IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-53122076474431931082007-03-04T11:44:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:36.254-05:00ME - A MODEL!!!!I have exciting news to share with everyone!The wonderful and talented photographer Judy from Elementz of Fotographie (http://www.elementzoffoto.com) will be hosting her very own workshop for photographers. The context is wedding related - current and past brides were invited to participate. The series of workshops will be held in May and June. Having recently been married - I am IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-26147415819081877932007-03-03T19:01:00.000-05:002007-03-12T11:43:28.170-04:002008 WEDDING BOOKINGS Hello Everyone,We have began accepting bookings for 2008. With many new products entering our studio line we invite you to come and visit! All consultations are at no charge to you and you will never be rushed - we want to make sure we answer all your questions regarding coverage, album options and other happenings in your day.We look forward to meeting everyone!Ciao,Irina IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-44178535740314395352007-02-20T23:34:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:36.929-05:00BABY KARTIR (Our Nephew)This past weekend my sister in-law had her baby shower.The little guy has arrived and was present during this festive event. I know I am totally bias to say this but HE IS SO CUTE!Without further babbling here are some images from the day.Enjoy Everyone!Mihkel and IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-89409909574679019982007-02-14T20:01:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:37.060-05:00WEDDING CAKE FOR VALENTINE'S DAYI just finished a piece from my wedding cake! How is that possible?Well Mihkel and I decided last September that we would save a whole section from our wedding cake and enjoy a piece at random times throughout the year. We would have our first piece on Valentine's Day and a second piece on our Wedding Anniversary. We plan to do this each and every year until we areIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-91257094834282490602007-02-12T22:12:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:37.452-05:00BOUDOIR PHOTOSDo you shoot boudoir photos? With Valentine's Day around the corner I have been asked this question a lot lately and the answer is YES! For anyone who is interested in getting some done please do not hesitate to contact me. Although it is a little too late to get some done for Valentine's Day, do not let that stop you in creating some for a future date! Some couples choose to IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-47254970869312274342007-02-11T00:37:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:38.167-05:00INTRODUCING IOANA Mihkel had the pleasure of working with this beautiful young lady. Ioana is developing her portfolio for submission to Miss Globe. She was a natural in front of the camera which allowed for some creative and interesting images.Antoaneta (her mom) helped out with all the prep work and made sure her daugther looked stunning at all times. It was a pleasure to work with you both. IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-28663327452474901032007-02-09T12:14:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:38.314-05:00NEW WEBSITE LIVE!Our new website is now live. Check us out at www.irinaphotography.com! We welcome all feedback, please leave us a comment and let us know what you think. This new look has been in the works for the last four months and we are happy to reveal it now!Happy site viewing....Mihkel and IrinaIrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-26297338271446702962007-02-05T22:40:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:39.182-05:00SIIRI + LARRY MATERNITY SESSIONIsn't my sister in-law simply glowing with excitement? I had my first maternity session with this wonderful woman! Our session took place several weeks ago but I wanted to share this mini gallery with everyone. The little guy in the belly has already arrived and is waiting for his newborn session to take place. Kartir Gordon White will be showcased in the coming IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-14603343494528407362007-02-03T16:49:00.000-05:002007-02-03T13:25:22.245-05:00MAKEOVER TIME!Our website is getting a facelift! That's right - early next week we will be launching a new and improved website. We can't wait to share it with everyone.We welcome your feedback on our new look.In the next couple of days, I will be showcasing some sessions for those waiting for a sneek peak! Don't worry we have not forgotten about anyone. We appreciate your patience and IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-61953785907097618852007-02-02T10:43:00.000-05:002008-11-15T06:36:39.322-05:00THERE IS A STORY BEHIND EVERY WEDDING DRESSThe wedding dress...every bride searches for the "perfect one". I came accross this wonderful article in the Toronto Metro by Sarah Cannavan. I wish I had know about this book when I was getting married. I think I will still purchase it because it is a keepsake for that special piece of clothing that made me shine my personality on my wedding day.Enjoy IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27485739.post-17331183218903617222007-01-26T15:54:00.000-05:002007-01-26T16:08:23.662-05:00Hello Everyone!Welcome to the IrinaPhotography Blog Journal. I have began this journal so that all my current and future clients can stay up-to-date with all happenings taking place at IrinaPhotography. I will share photos from sessions, update everyone on new products, post interesting finds, and share little personal stories about myself.Keep me bookmarked - you will enjoy all the amazing IrinaPhotographynoreply@blogger.com1