The Photographer Studio - Our indoor studio space

This week, I give a shout out to the studio space we rent in Edmonton - The Photographer Studio.

When Chad and I began photographing, we loved the use of natural light, but as our passion grew to stay behind the camera more often, we realized that we needed to find a space that allowed us the ability to shoot year round.  Don't get us wrong, we love photographing outdoors in the winter, but sometimes our cameras do not!

When we embarked our our Vintage style of photographs, we chose to pay tribute to the likes of Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas.  Typically, any background of the photograph is removed in editing and a vintage painted composite takes its place.  This style of Pin-Up photography just would not work for us outdoors!  We began searching studio space in Edmonton and immediately fell in love with The Photographer Studio.

The Photographer Studio is owned and operated by Tammy Deren and offers three studio spaces for photographers within the area to rent from.  Each space is unique and is outfitted with vintage and modern furnishings.  They can be fully customizable to suit the style of your shoot.  Its kinda like a one stop shop for all your photography needs.  The studios boast large windows for natural light shots, hair and makeup rooms, backdrops and studio lighting is also supplied.  One of the studios even has an outdoor terrace that you can use in the warmer months.  It makes it easy for any photographer to come in, set up and just start shooting.  You don't need to worry about packing up the everything but the kitchen sink to have a gorgeous studio session.  Everything is waiting there for you.  The only thing we typically bring are extra props or clothing for the shoot.

The other extra perk to having access to studio space is the fact that if mother nature refuses to cooperate with you for an outdoor scheduled shoot, you can plan ahead and ensure you have studio space available.  It is a really nice assurance we offer our clients.

When we toured the space over a year ago, we knew that the space would be perfect for any kind of photography we wanted to do.  We've done family portraits, boudoir, high fashion, head shots and of course of vintage Pin-Up and Film Noir photography.  Every client we've shot there has commented on how great the space is and they immediately feel at ease.

Behind the scenes look at one of the studios.

The Photographer Studio allows you to sign up either as a member or you can rent the space by the hour.  We chose to become a member as it gives us the freedom to book whenever our clients ask.  I encourage you to go to the website and take a virtual tour of the space.  They are all very warm, welcoming and eloquently decorated.

Meet our Vintage Hair and Make-Up Artist Extraordinaire - Sondra Heine

It is so hard to believe that a full year has passed and we are first giving props to our wonderful team member, Sondra Heine!  Sondra is our Hair and Make-Up artist.  If you haven't traveled to our website, you likely haven't heard of the wonderful partner who transforms our clients into Vintage Bombshells!

Sondra not only assists us with our Vintage makeover's, she owns Blonde Ambition Beauty, is a Stella and Dot Stylist extraordinaire and works at a local Beauty Lounge called Creme de la Creme. She is one busy gal with a heart of gold and a passion for beauty!

Sondra transforms you from your everyday look to a 1940's or 50's bombshell. She is amazingly talented and has added immeasurable quality and authenticity to our vintage-inspired imagery! She will work with you on creating the look you desire for your Pin-Up or Film Noir photography session.  We usually suggest that our clients find examples of their hair and make-up that they wish for Sondra to recreate.  It really helps all of us with the creative process and ensuring your vision comes to life!

Sondra's Blonde Ambition Beauty business is a freelance mobile hair and make-up studio. She joins us at our studio space saving you the stress and time of trying to find your own hair stylist and make-up artist.  Her specialty is also weddings, graduations, boudoir and glamour hair and make-up.  Oh, and we can't forget that she also knows just about every type of hair extension application.  This girl has one fantastic portfolio.  We want to give her a shout out and encourage you to book her for any beauty need you may have.  She is a wonderful hair and make-up artist and an even more wonderful person!

If you like to book her for one of her many services, you can reach her on her website at www.blondeambitionbeauty.com  You will not be disappointed!

Vintage Photography Partners with Redemption Boutique

We are extremely proud to share our most recent collaboration with Redemption Boutique! Redemption Boutique is located on 124th Street in Edmonton.  It is a trendy and upcoming shopping area that competes with Whyte Avenue in terms of unique finds, boutique shops and trendy eateries. It is a must "do and see" for any Edmontonian looking to support local businesses!

Redemption Boutique is locally owned and operated and offers rock n' retro clothing, apparel and gifts for ladies and gents.  They also carry unique gift options from local artists.  If you have a love of unique and eclectic pieces, Redemption Boutique is your place to shop!

Did we also mention, the owner, Traci is absolutely amazing!?  She creates one of a kind pieces in store and she is dedicated to providing one to one service with all of her customers.  She has the uncanny ability to style anyone, giving her customers a sense of confidence and style that you just don't seem to get anymore from other box stores.  You are not another sale when you walk through her store, you are made to feel like a friend.  Traci embodies exceptional FRIENDLY service.

We approached the store in November to collaborate on cross promoting each of our services.  Redemption Boutique offers awesome clothing for our retro, rockabilly and pin-up photo shoots.  She carries unique pieces that you won't find elsewhere!  Traci will also assist you in finding the right look to suit your style.  She carries products from Rock Steady Clothing, Too Fast, Bettie Page Clothing, Lip Service, Dickies, Lucky 13, T.U.K Shoes and Layrite Pomade.

We also collaborated with some wonderful local models and hair and makeup artists.  Krissy Dewalt-Peters, Ayla Aeichele, Kyle Hiltz and Haden Roadhouse modeled several different lines of clothing and accessories for the store while Krissy Dewalt-Peters did the hair styles for the shoot and Karin Cohen did the ladies' makeup.  Traci hand selected each outfit for the models ensuring it complemented their personality and style.  She met with each model individually in order to get to know them on a personal basis and to make them look and feel fabulous.

Here is a sneak peak of some of the photography taken of Redemption Boutique's clothing in store!

Model Ayla wearing KISS dress from Redemption Boutique.

Model Krissy wearing black keyhole top with black and white
stretch pencil skirt from Redemption Boutique.

Model Haden wearing fedora, black dress pants with misfits panel shirt &
black creepers from Redemption Boutique.

Model Kyle wearing fedora, SNFU baseball tee with skinny blue jeans &
black & white creepers from Redemption Boutique.

All of the clothing and accessories you will find in-store at Redemption Boutique!  Redemption Boutique is open Tuesday to Sunday.  Check them out, you won't be disappointed!  You can view the stores clothing, special offers and customer ratings on their Facebook Page @redmptionboutiqueyeg or follow them on Instagram at @redemptionboutique :)

Watch for more of our images to be released in the next coming weeks and months.  If you see something you like, go shopping at Redemption Boutique! Shop local, support local!