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Tania & Clint | Home is Where the Heart is

Kirk — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:31:25 +0000

The ideal of happiness has always taken material form in the house, whether cottage or castle; it stands for permanency and separation from the world.
~ Simone de Beauvoir ~

Once in a while, Tania and Clint escape the big city life to come to quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake. Their most recent visit marks their first in a while, because they have been busy settling into their first home. We found it fitting to include elements of an old home from their favourite olde town. We’re so excited about their wedding this fall at one of our old favourites ;)

Kathryn & Curtis | A Journey

Kirk — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:02:38 +0000

Finding true love is an achievement. But that being said, it does not mean that you can simply rest once you find it. This is particularly true for Kathryn & Curtis, who travelled for over two days to get to the right place to make it official. After a long journey together from Moosonee, we joined them and their family for their special day at Inn on the Twenty. There was so much excitement for these two–just about everyone there had a camera in their hands; and Kathryn & Curtis couldn’t keep their hands off each other! We had such a great time as they giggled and kissed their way through the celebration. They even sealed it with two first kisses! :) When you have a love like theirs, it doesn’t matter how long the journey is. The longer the better.

Kristen & Mark | An Afternoon of Fishing

Kirk — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:36:45 +0000

Through the ages, the relationship between couples and the great outdoors has spurred the creativity of many artists; in fishing, horseback riding, or simply taking respite in the castle courtyard. With 19th century romantics, the main focus tended to vary, as seen in de Blaas’ figurative interpretation of the phrase “catch of the day” and Kaemmerer’s depiction of a couple catching supper together in the French countryside.

Our inspiration for this set came in part from these works, as well as from the bright, idyllic illustrations of American artists from the Dick-and-Jane era, and the proposal story that Kristen and Mark shared with us when we first met. While fishing together one day, Mark, a master fisherman, was having trouble landing his trophy fish. After exhausting all of his fishing expertise, he asked Kristen to try picking out the next lure from the tacklebox. To her surprise, when she peered inside, she found one that was just right – in the shape of an exquisite diamond ring. As it turns out, Mark knew exactly how he would land his trophy after all.

With a story this irrestibly cute, we couldn’t resist recreating it, and we’re so excited to see these two “tie the knot” this summer.

Two | Sheridan College Photography Graduate Exhibition

Kirk — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:17:36 +0000

Back in February, we were honoured to receive an invitation from photographer Julia Seiler, that went something like this:

Hello Kirk and Angela! I am a second year student at Sheridan College and I wanted to personally invite you to the Sheridan College Graduation Gallery… you two are one of my favourite photographers I’ve discovered in Ontario. You create beautiful imagery with your couples, as well as create styled shoots which I find really intriguing. My images at the gallery will feature some styled shoots as well as other more simplistic couple portraiture. Since your work is so inspiring to me I would love for you to consider coming to the show and checking out my work.

So – of course – we attended yesterday’s Industry Night and were totally impressed and inspired! There was such diversity in the types of projects, ranging from commerical to experimental, fine art, and some amazing portraiture. Our formal education is in a very different field, so it was interesting for us to (for a short time) experience the other path that leads to a career in this industry. It seemed that Sheridan’s program provided many opportunities for students to explore various forms of photography and develop their artistic identities. It took us back to Afterglow’s beginnings, and the evolution that both our style and our business has undergone over the last few years. Seeing other artists in bloom reminds us of the importance of ongoing professional development, and keeping the “art” in photography. It reminds us that, as photographers, our job is to find ways to stay inspired and fuel inspiration in others.

The Two Gallery runs until May 7, and is located in the Distillery District of Toronto (55 Mill Street). Artists whose work really stood out to us were:

Julia Seiler (www.juliaseilerphotography.com)
Alyssa Wodabek (www.alyssawodabek.com)
Justin Cambridge (www.justincambridgephotography.com)
Megan Strating (www.meganstrating.ca)

Thanks again, Julia, for inviting us! We wish you all the best!

Silvie & Marty | Taking Flight

Kirk — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:47:25 +0000

Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

~Hawthorne~