5.5.11

Day 75

Guess who's missing Paris today?  But it's not my fault this time- it's Stephanie's.  Stephanie, would you mind if I lived vicariously through you for a while?  Thanks.

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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30.3.11

Day 70

Can you guess what Leah, Vanessa, Tracy & Melissa are studying?  I'll give you a hint- they'll be rolling in apples!  How many of you guessed apple farmers??  Cause if you did, we may need to have a talk.  Teachers!  They're all going to be teachers!

Actually, since they're going to be teachers, perhaps they should be talking to anyone who guessed apple farmers.

Have a great day  :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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14.01.11

Day 62

I thought I'd leave you with a little something to dream about over the weekend.  Doesn't this make you want to catch the next flight to Paris?  If it's worked its magic and you do, there are a few things you should know that this photo won't tell you.

1.  This is the coldest I have ever been while taking a photo (and I'm Canadian).  My hands were rendered useless by the wind and I had to focus and shoot with the sides of my palms.  Try it- it's hard!  It didn't help that I had lost my gloves while in London the week before and was too stubborn to replace them.  Evidently, (in my addled brain at least), it's better to lose appendages than more clothes.  Although, in my defence, I had lost 3 gloves and 1 toque with just a few weeks and didn't feel like buying a new pair until Steve could attach them to string for me.  

Moral: There's a reason the French women wear so much fur, faux or otherwise.  Play along.

2.  I was on a narrow bridge downstream from Notre Dame for this shot.  There were a few other people on the street at the same time, including a couple parked and making out.  We're talking passenger-straddling-the-driver-stopped-in-the-middle-of-the-lane-diverting-traffic kinda making out.  No one blinked.

Moral:  This is normal, and since French people are generally pretty hot, be prepared to want to make out.  A lot.  There is a reason France has the highest birth rate in the European Union.  

3.  French women deserve to have skinny thighs.  Walking in heels on icy cobblestone streets was one of the hardest (also scariest) things I've every done.  It worked muscles I didn't know existed.

Moral:  It might be scary, but if you refer back to point 2, it's definitely worth it.

If you jet off to Paris tonight (or anywhere for that matter) promise to tell me about it when you get back!

Have a great weekend :)  

Love,

Hearts & Photos

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07.12.10

Day 57 

Hello from Paris, my dears!  It's been gray and snowy here- perfect weather for une canadienne although I lost my gloves a week ago and haven't yet replaced them so my hands have been frozen into icepops. 

I've considered staying here forever- the yougurt is made with cream (be still my heart!) and the butter is good enough to eat with a spoon.  ANNNNND! I found a camera store, just down the street!  Life is perfect, mais non?

But I must come home soon, because I've got rolls and rolls of film to develop and can't wait to show them to you.

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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10.11.10

Day 55

Bonjour mes amis!  I've made a decision about camera equipment: I'm just going to start working out.  It's too hard to leave anything behind.  It's only natural that as soon as I leave a camera behind, that's the one I'll want. 

Have a great day :)

Love,

Hearts & Photos

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21.10.10

Day 53

Last night I took a walk downtown and mysteriously ended up near my favourite camera shop (my subconscious is sneaky).  Luckily for my wallet, the store was closed but my walk wasn't in vain.  There's an old brick building just down the street whose windows I've wanted to photograph for ages but each time I try there's a car in the way.

Last night the street was gloriously empty and I got this shot (and a few more just for good measure).  And wouldn't you know, just as I finished a car pulled in.

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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22.09.10

Day 49

Frank Gehry's Experience Music Project in Seattle.  uh-maz-ing.

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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06.09.10

Day 38

The guys at Yale Custom Cycles were nice enough to let us bogart their bikes and shop for this shoot.  And really, ostrich leather seats?  Yes, please!

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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25.08.10

Day 35

The two days we spent shooting these images was so much fun.  I decided that we should get up bright and early so we could use the window sill of a restaurant downtown to frame our shots.  I'm not sure they would have appreciated this during the lunch hour rush.

See?  Neat window, huh?

Laelia was doing surprisingly well considering this was the earliest she had been awake in about 3 years.

If you look closely, you can see that she's actually sleepwalking.

I had to stand in the street to get these shots and Laelia usually warned me about oncoming traffic.  I'm assuming the times she forgot was retribution for making her get out of bed so early.

A police car was doing laps around the block while we were shooting to make sure we weren't the world's worst cat-burglars.

But it was worth it for the amazing light!

This little lady decided to join in the fun.  We didn't mind.

I'm really excited to start shooting more portraits!  I'll be on the west coast at the beginning of September, so all you vancouver/ vancouver-island-ites should give me a call!  Have a great day  :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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23.08.10

Day 33

Even though I'm still editing the film, here is a preview of today's shoot just for you!  Huge thanks to Laelia for being her gorgeous self (and bringing her amazing vintage wardrobe).  Laels, you might be missing a few pieces.  It's just a coincidence that the ones missing are my size.

Also, how many people do you know who can rock a shaved head and Chanel earrings?

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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20.08.10

Day 32

Dun da da!!!  More exciting news!  Hearts & Photos is now offering portraits!!!!!!  I told you it was exciting :)

Now, while some of you may already be drafting an email to book me for your next 20 events, some of you may be saying "Hmm... Teryn, I like your stuff but I have questions" and that's ok.  I'm here to answer anything you ask.  

So obviously here at Hearts & Photos, our focus is capturing life on film.  film + you = beautiful.  But we like to mix mediums, too.  Using a combination of polaroid, film & digital images gives our work both immediacy and endurance.  Kinda like if the Tortoise and the Hare had a love child.  

No matter what, we strive to present natural, organic-looking images that highlight your personality and capture atmosphere and character.

We want to chronicle every part of your life from family and engagement to your life and style.  Oh, have we mentioned that we're more than happy to travel (you have been reading the blog, right?)

If you're interested and want to book a date or have questions about pricing, feel free to shoot me an email at terynrobinson (at) me (dot) com.

We can't wait to hear from you :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

P.S.  We vow that you will never have to look at black + white images "with a splash of colour".   Well, not from us anyways.  We love you too much for that.

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5.08.10

Day 29

Run today!  Hooray!

Only two days left in the contest.  Leave a comment or follow me to win free stuff!

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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28.07.10

Day 25

I love this name- Seabloom.  It sounds so pretty.  And it makes me want to go to the ocean.  Big surprise there, huh?

Only 5 days left in the contest!  Comment or follow to win free stuff!

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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26.07.10

Day 23

My film is in!!! While I edit it all, here's a little summer-y polaroid for you :)

Have a great day (and go for a bike ride!)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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22.07.10

Day 22

Guess who's going to folk fest tonight!!  MEEEE!!!  Usually Steve and I go together, but he's in Texas until tonight, so I get to bring my brand-new sister-in-law and introduce her to the wonderful world of folk.  Don't feel too bad for him though- he gets to come on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The festival got a bunch of our favourite bands this year- Stars, Dan Mangan, Ohbijou, Jordan Klassen and about a million more (I'm tired of typing- just google the folk fest, k?).  But I think the best part is being introduced to bands you've never heard of and music styles to which you wouldn't normally listen.

Anyways my dears, I'd love to chat all day, but I must go find a tarp and umbrella since it's supposed to rain tonight.  If you're in Calgary, swing by the folk fest and say hi!

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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20.07.10

Day 21

When I first moved to this lovely city, it was actually to study to become an architect.  It didn't take long for me to lose my heart to photography.  Or to Steve.  But even now, years later, I still love photographing buildings.

And Steve.  In front of buildings.

And I have some good news for you- I sent my film in to be processed yesterday!  Hooray!  A few more days of anticipation, and 156 lovely negatives will be in my hot little hands.  It actually seems like it's going to be a great week- Steve's back from Houston, and the Calgary Folk Fest starts Thursday.  So exciting!!!

Anything you're looking forward to this week?

Have a great day :)

Love,

Hearts & Photos

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19.07.10

Day 20

This weekend could not have been better.  Friday night we got a pretty exciting surprise (you'll hear more about it below), Saturday was perfect for pictures, and Sunday we had Steve's parents over for an amazing meal (if I do say so myself!).

One of my favourite shots from the weekend:

I almost got run over for this one.  I need to start paying attention to traffic when I'm standing in the road.


And now for the surprise...

 via A Bryan Photo

Bryan and Branden, the awesome guys from A Bryan Photo, sent our wedding photos and video!  I've watched them eleventeen million times already and they have blown my mind.  I think you should watch them, too.  Just make sure to have a couple of wet-naps handy for mind-blowage.

I don't think I've ever mentioned, but my LOMO was actually a gift from Bryan.  I'll make sure to post some photos from it when I get the film back.  Please don't judge me too harshly, but I haven't actually sent any of my film in to be processed yet.  There's always half a roll that I want to finish before I send it, then before I know it, I've finished it and am halfway done another roll.  I will send it tomorrow, I promise.

Oh, who am I kidding.  I was totally crossing my fingers.

Have a great Monday :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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6.07.10

Day 11  

Listening to Phoenix and dreaming about Paris :)

but sitting in Calgary.  Although, when I look at buildings like this, I can pretend it's Paris.  Anyone know the French translation for "Grain Exchange"?

Have a great day :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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3.07.10

Day 9

This is one of my friends' favourite sheesha lounges.  It's pretty lucky that it's still around.  A couple of years ago, the city passed a bylaw that banned smoking in public places.  Great if you don't want to get second-hand smokers' hack every time you go to the bar, not so great if your business is smoking.  The city gave the sheesha lounges and cigar clubs one year to close up shop.

But then, somewhere along the line, they decided that it was stupid to put a high-tax-paying store out of business, and the people going there probably weren't going to complain about second-hand smoke, so they let them stay.

Lucky for me.  I really like those tables.

Have a great (long!) weekend :)

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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1.07.10

Day 8

I went to the Camera Store yesterday afternoon.  It was pretty exciting.  Buying film is always exciting.  There are so many choices!  I can get Kodak, Ilford, Fuji, or Polaroid; black & white or colour; vivid or neutral; any ISO from 50 (!!) to 3200 (!!!!1!!); high contrast, vivid, neutral aghhh!

I ended up with 9 rolls/packs (I think)- 2 packs of black & white Fuji instant film; 1 pack of Fuji instant colour (which was $33 for a ten pack- ouch!); 1 roll of 35mm Ilford SPX 200 and 2 rolls of it in 120; 1 roll of 35mm XP2 400 and 2 rolls of 120.  Oh yeah.  And a 35mm roll of Ilford Delta 3200.  So excited!!!  (I also ordered a few packs of sepia and black & white polaroid from the Impossible Project.  Yay!!)

Ok, so maybe it was more than 9.  Stop judging me!

Alright, remember yesterday when I was telling you that I love downtown so much?  Well, like my parents used to say, I'll always love you, but sometimes I don't like you very much.  This picture was a pretty good example of one of those times.

I was walking along, saw something that I wanted to photograph, stopped, set up, metered, was about to take the picture when a group of German tourists walked in front of me.  No big deal.  Just wait for them to pass and try again.  Just as the last one passes, some douche-bags with blackberries, suits, and too much gel in their hair step in front of the camera.  Fine.  It's downtown.  People tend not to pay attention to other people.  Maybe they just didn't see my gigantic camera.  A few random shoppers pass through the viewfinder, but I look down the street after them- the coast is clear!  As soon as these women are gone I can get the shot!

Then this guy walks out of the pub door on the right, stands right in the shot, and stares at me.  Whatever.  I take the shot and walk away.  And you know what?  I kinda like it :)

Happy Canada Day!

Love,
Hearts & Photos

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