Photo of the day

I saw this picture on a website and I think it is fitting for the photo of the day.  For the sole reason, that I woke up to snow on the ground today, in Barrie.  Make me so excited.  I know a lot of people don't like winter, but I am not one of them.

The photo was taken by a person named Will Wissman; a great photographer.  Check out his work.  He's from New Mexico.  One day, I will be like Will, with his style of photography.  Such great images.

http://www.powder.com/photo-of-the-day/will-wissman-110614/

This weekend

Just wanted to say how excited I am for the Art show happening this weekend, that I am showing in.

Blue Heron Art Museum

(Blue Heron Art & Book Store, Uxbridge)

SATURDAY, August 23, 2014 10am-5pm

SUNDAY, August 24, 2014 11am-4pm

Right on The Main Street, in town (Brock Street).

Thing 1 & Thing 2

I had the pleasure of working with Carolina & Jerry at the beginning of July, for their maternity photo session.  They are having TWIN BOYS.  Oh Boy, I say;)

I am always so HAPPY when my maternity clients choose a natural outdoor setting - - and I love the beach as it truly does represent summer.  I was even more excited when they showed up and were game for anything!  We hit it off from the start and they are just the cutest soon-to-be-parents!  Here are some sneak peak pictures that I promised to post for Carolina.  I can't post all of them as I have included the names of the boys in a lot of the pictures and have been sworn to secrecy.  But, once Carolina and Jerry see the additional photos, I am sure they will love them!  I have also included a little video too;)

Click on the link directly below this, for the video.
Maternity Session Video

A FEW PREVIEW PHOTOS

First Post on Tumblr

I wrote my first blog on the Tumblr site (Photographers of Etsy) -- the one which I was given the opportunity to write posts for.  I wanted to share it with you.

Tumblr - Photographers of Etsy

I would love to know what you think of the post; all comments are welcome!

Talk soon,
Erin

Just a quick little note….

Out of the Ordinary

Yesterday was Bell Talk Day.  A day that supports mental health and encourages people to talk about their problems and the issues that might cause them a 'mental health' issue.  It got me thinking that maybe being in the dark and not talking about my 'issues,' is not what Bell Talk Day was and is all about.  It is out of the ordinary for me to talk about anything personal to anyone other then my boyfriend or my parents, but here goes....

Bell Talk Day encourages people to notice signs of people having mental issues.  But to me, the people who don't like to talk too much about themselves, are (in my case and I am typically generalising) the ones that usually have a mental issue.  You see I have an anxiety issue.  Yes, it is something that I have just now, come to terms with.  In fact, I do not broadcast this to anyone.  In fact, yesterday because of Bell Talk Day, I just told someone that I do take medication for my anxiety.  This person is not in my immediate circle, nor have they known me for even a year.  But if I can help even just one person by reading this blog posting, then I think I have done my job, no?

Over a year ago, I was having major outbursts.  It was the smallest things that set me off.  If the dishes were still dirty in the sink, if the bed wasn't made and if someone didn't ask me how I was doing after I had asked them all about themselves.  It was not the big things that seemed to bother me, it was the very small things.  To the average person, it wouldn't even matter, but to me it could have ruined my day, my week and I would continue to obsess over it until I had a blow up.  I call them blow ups, because now that I look at it, I was like a ticking time bomb.  I would argue with the closest people around me and avoid everyone else, unless they contacted me first.  I didn't do it on purpose!  I just noticed that all things were making it unbearable to live.  Not even just for me, but probably even hard for my boyfriend to get close to me too. 

It was actually my boyfriend who encouraged me to go talk to my family doctor.  For that, I will always be forever grateful to him.  He is one smart man!  Don't tell him I told you, but I think he's pretty amazing and I am the luckiest girl to have him beside me all the time!  I spoke with my doctor and he has since put me on anxiety medication.  I have been on the medication for almost a year now and I can actually see how much of a 'crazy' person I was.  I took two steps back and assessed my life and situations that I was putting myself into.  I also started talking to a counsellor that specialises in personal anxiety issues.  That was a great thing to do!  She helped me realise that I am a bigger and better person then what I  was even giving myself credit for.  She has helped me laugh again and be that outgoing self people have known to love (at least I think they love it;).

Being able to talk about my anxiety disorder has also made me understand what my Father and boyfriend have been telling me since day one.  "Don't sweat the small stuff and not to worry about things I can't control."  I think everyone should realise this and help others realise it to.  It took me so long to even understand what that meant and even today I catch myself forgetting about it.  I have to always keep myself in check.  I have also noticed that I am me and if I want to change I have to want to change and no one else can make me change or else for some twisted reason I rebel and push even harder to fight people.

I don't find myself better now, I just find myself better than what I was over a year ago.  My dad told me recently that he even can tell there is a different spark in my voice; to what it used to be before I had my mental breakdowns.  Don't get me wrong, it will always be something I am sure I struggle with, but I took the first step cause I felt that I was just not being true to myself nor was I being true to my closest friends and family members. 

I know what you are thinking by now.  How does this even have anything to do with Photography.  Well to me, the biggest time when I feel I am getting worked up is when I have to meet deadlines for different Art Society's or getting ready for a family shoot.  I try to make everything perfect all the time.  I jump feet first into projects ( I have always done this, even as a kid).  But I always need to remind myself, that I will always do the best I can for any shoot, or any print.  If someone doesn't like my best, then they are entitled to their opinion.  There will always be a negative on any job; I just always need to remember when issues arise or someone voices their opinion in a bad way on my work, that the next person will like my work and things will get better!

If you are reading this and think sometimes you have emotional backlashes towards issues you think about all the time, I encourage you to talk to someone, anyone!  Remember to breath!  That is one key thing I have learned.  When I am getting worked up and start to get anxiety pains in my body, I have to remember to breath!  Focus on the 10 rule.  Is it going to affect my life in the next ten seconds, the next 10 minutes or the next 10 hours?  Usually, the answer is no.  Fix what you can and move on.  I have to always remind myself of that.

To those that have stood by me through everything, thank you.  I wouldn't have even been able to write about this over a year ago, never mind even admit it and get help to help myself.

Now, on to bigger and better things!  Thank you for taking the time to read my post, even though it was out of the norm for my photography blog. 

Let's get back into us!  No time like the present to reflect on ourselves then in pictures:)

Pop-Up Art Shoppe

I would like to cordially invite you to the first King City Art Pop Up Shoppe.  It is being held from November 28th - December 20th.  The Shop is located within the King Township Museum (2920 King Road, just East of Highway #400).  There are only 10 artists that will be exhibiting at the Shop.  Each artist is of a different medium, which helps on selecting unique pieces.  There will be all different price ranges; which will be great for Holiday Gifts.  

The museum will be open Tuesday - Saturday; 10:00am - 4:00pm.  

I will be exhibiting some great Holiday Cards, a few framed pieces and many different sizes of pictures in matts.  If you see something you like at the Shop, but would like it customized to fit what you are looking for, please let me know.  I am able to work with you on anything specific you might be looking for.

If you have any further questions regarding the month long Pop-Up Shoppe, please let me know.  You can contact me directly at erinlinc80@gmail.com or via phone 416-886-3540.

Some of the examples that I will be selling are on my Etsy Site. 
Etsy Site - Corcoran Photography 

One of the Holiday Cards that will be there is:
Holiday Card

For more information regarding the King Township Museum, please see the link directly below.
King Township Museum Information

Have a wonderful Evening!

T is for Thornton

I was so happy to be given the opportunity to be chosen as the photographer for this family.  They had not had family pictures taken in 'forever,' which is what I was told.  I was honoured!  They told me to do whatever I wanted and I thought that was awesome!  They live on a dead end road surrounded by a farm, so you know me, let's go for a hike!  The pictures that I was able to capture in the field were amazing; perfect fall colours.  The rain even held off and for a brief moment out on that field, the sun came out!  It was meant to be:)  Even their dog Sophie was having a ball out in the field of tall grass.

The Thornton's consist of two kids and a young adult.  The three of them were amazing at how fast they were able to shine through the camera lense.  At first you could tell they really weren't sure about me, but I think I turned them over to my 'photographers' side by the end of the two hours.  Devin, is the young adult in the family, whom might I add, should be a freakin model.  She's gorgeous.  I was so happy when they suggested to take a few head shots of her.  See for yourself!  Don't worry boys, she's already spoken for.

Thank you again Thorntons.  You made my job well worth it!

Look What I Stumbled Upon

Check out this link... I just came across it and I think it's wonderful!! www.artunique.ca/ninthanniversary If the link does not work for some reason, go to: www.artunique.ca Look for their post titled 9th Anniversary.