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Photo Shoot in Toronto of the gorgeous Dallas during beautiful Autumn!

Thursday, December 1, 2011 Posted inALL,PHOTOGRAPHY

I’m not going to lie – I was nervous about this one. She’s a photographer, a photographer who wanted to hire me to take her photos. And not just any photos – but photos that she wants to grace her new website and blog. I mean, it’s pretty important. Not only that – but the photo shoot was to take place in Toronto. Yes, Canada. In other words – I would be totally unprepared location-wise, having never been there before. Everything would have to come to me on the spot – no pre-planning. And so I was a little bit nervous.

But along with the nervousness there was this huge excitement. Excitement because 1) she obviously likes my work enough to want me to take her portraits 2) I’d be in a brand new location which would probably be filled with inspiration and 3) I’d get to make a new friend in the process. Win -w in, right?

As soon as I met Dallas all of the nervousness went away. I realised that she was so genuine, patient, and kind – and that she totally trusted me! She even brought along three different outfits! Yes – you heard me – three! And so everything fell beautifully into place. It didn’t rain like it was supposed to, the light was just perfect (cloudy, but not grey), and she was just so wonderful and easy to photograph and my camera loved her.

We started shooting and the excitement poured into my heart ten fold. We’d be photographing, and whenever I’d take a quick look at the screen on the back of the camera, I’d get a wave of happiness – because capturing such beautiful moments is something I was born to do. I feel so lucky to do something that I’m so passionate about. So, so lucky.

So, here are my favourites – which, by the way, were very hard to chose as I could have chosen them all ;). Also – for those wondering, I shot this entire series with the Canon 85mm 1.2 (which I had rented for the weekend!). I fell in love, and now have dreams of owning it ;).

Think Dallas looks like a great person? That’s because she IS! Find her at these places:

Website. Flickr. Facebook. Twitter. Blog.

For those who are interested, this was shot with the Canon 5d mark ii using the (rented) Canon 85mm 1.2 lens. The Photoshop actions I used were all part of the November 2011 Collection which you can buy here.

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  • http://www.rimadarwash.com Rima

    Beautiful!

  • http://www.marshalgraystudio.com Gary (aka Marshal Gray)

    Exquisite. they are all awesome my fav is the middle portrait (B&W) with the model sitting on the steps. Beautiful

  • http://www.annawithlove.com annawithlove

    Alex these are absolutely gorgeous!!!!

  • http://www.susiemackie.com susie mackie

    Simply beautiful Alex. And I’m sooo not surprised she chose you for her portraits! xxxx

  • Laura Brennan

    Hey hun, I just watched most of your YouTube vids where u talk about this shoot and the lens, I couldn’t wait to see them, then I went onto Fb and u had posted them! Yay! Just amazing! Cracking location too! Very you! Oh to be as good as you one day! I will be happy then! Laura x (Cherry Red Photography)

  • http://www.cristinarossi.co.uk Cristina Rossi

    Fabulous work Alex!! Dallas looks stunning :-) I adore the 85mm 1.2! My dream lens for sure! :-) xxx

  • http://barbaraphotoart.wordpress.com Barbara

    Excellent series! I would also like to be photographed by you one day…
    If you ever come to Croatia – contact me.

  • http://www.lrobertsphoto.co.uk Lorna Roberts

    I love these Alex! The light looks perfect. I love Dallas’s red top against the autumn leaves. xxx

  • http://www.aaron-photography.com/ Aaron

    Lovely work Alex. That lens is gorgeous heh!

  • http://ponderingpony.blogspot.com Jill

    These are stunning! I’m so jealous of the colors you found in Toronto!

  • http://www.ruffedgedesign.com/ Cheryl Doyle-Ruffing

    Your shots are gorgeous, Alex. I’d have to say that Dallas got her money’s worth.

  • http://qww.denisenicolephotography.com denise nicole

    Wow. Wow. Wow. These are amazing!!! And Dallas is gorgeous! Love all the bright colors. Beautiful session Alex!!! It will be hard for her to choose the ones she wants for her website!

  • http://www.beforeiblink.com Yana

    Wow! These are gorgeous. Now I am dreaming of the 85/1.2, as well :)

  • http://www.laurenbythesea.com Laurenbythesea

    Alex, they’re GORGEOUS! You must both be so chuffed! xx

  • http://Www.annabowkisphotography.com Anna

    Alex these images are stunning! Love them all, Dallas is beautiful
    Anna x

  • http://garlicandsalt-tiffany.blogspot.com Tiffany {A Clove of Garlic}

    Beautiful. I love the framing with the yellow leaves. Do you know if there is an equivalent lens for Nikon? I love much-deeper minimal depth of field look it created. Great work! (And lovely subject, I might add. That does make it a little easier, huh?:) )

  • http://cocoskies.blogspot.com Philippa

    I love how these photos have an autumn glow around them. I can’t get enough of bokeh haha. Your posts just make me want a 5d mk2 even more! I’ve started saving for one, but I feel like it’s taking forever haha. Oh well I will get there, thanks for being so inspirational!

    xxx

  • http://www.francisaldana.com francis

    Wowza! 85 1.2 is insane. I love your use of it. The bokeh is sinful. Really beautiful touch you got on your photos. Bravo!

  • http://www.maverickbaby.com Ali

    Fabulous use of colour and light!

  • Lorraine Adams

    Wow these pictures are just fantastic…the colours….settings and the way you’ve brought her right out of the picture. To be in such beautiful surroundings but still draw our eyes to her is just stunning.

    These are just the kind of portrait pictures I would love to A) have done of myself and B) be able to do myself !!

    Well done

  • http://sparksignite.blogspot.com Laura S

    These are BEAUTIFUL photos! The colouring is lovely :).
    - Laura S

  • http://leobojesen.com Leo Bojesen

    this is an awesome set Alex! Well done. I’m surprised that their leaves are so yellow! I love the fall colors. I like the framing and cool the bokeh that was mentioned. :)

  • http://www.katespencer-photography.blogspot.com Kate Spencer

    I love these photos, Alex! Love the lens also! You have made me want one now! These pictures are gorgeous!
    You should consider coming to North Carolina in the future! The beaches here are do die for!

  • Leslie

    Alex, you have beautifully captured the essence of my daughter Dallas. Wonderful job. I know that many of these shots will grace my walls. You are indeed a hugely talented portrait photographer.
    Leslie

  • http://www.lindsaygeephotography.com Lindsay

    what a gorgeous shoot….gorgeous girl..gorgeous skin. and amaazing skirt! haha :)
    love

  • http://rosekate.me/ Roxana

    She is so beautiful, and loved the photos. You should not be nervous, Alex, you really are a great photographer! Wonderful colors and shooting!

  • http://www.emmagodfrey.com Emma Godfrey

    Stunning shots Alex! Can I ask if you shot mainly at 1.2? The DOF is amazing and I love the bokeh but I struggle to shoot so wide, what’s your secret?!!

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Hi Emma, Yes I did mainly shoot at 1.2 – what a delicious lens!!! I think what really helps me shooting wide is back button focus, I’m able to select my focus, hold it there while I recompose and then take the shot separately. It works wonders for me and ever since doing that it’s been much easier! Big hugs xxx

  • http://www.emmagodfrey.com Emma Godfrey

    Thanks Alex,I use back button focus – I guess I need lots more practice ;-)

  • http://www.calliwebb.blogspot.com Calli

    These are STUNNING! Great job, Alex.

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