Naomi Coker | Birth Photography

I have always found birth photography captivating. It is emotional, labourous, and incredibly intimate. This week I speak with Naomi Coker about her experience as a birth photographer, including a small facet of her work that touches on families who experience infant loss. I learned a lot over our conversation, as this is very new terrain for me, and I have to say I found her perspective and creative vision to be both beautiful and refreshing. 

Listen to our conversation here:

website: acornandoakphotography.ca
facebook: acornandoakbirthphotography
The Butterfly Run: butterflyrunquinte.ca

Damian Lidgard | Sable Island Horses

Damian Lidgard is a marine zoologist researcher with Dalhousie University and his work brings him to a small sand bar in the Atlantic every year where he has the occasion to shoot the famous wild horses of Sable Island. Damian's work is often full of negative space and simplicity. A style that is quite reflective of his studies in Miksang Contemplative Photography, a sort of meditative photography. He also has a book out about his work on the island and an annual calendar which is well worth your dollar.

Check out our chat down below:

website: lidgardphotography.com
Instagram: @lidgardphoto
facebook: damian.lidgardphotography

Mary Ann Wamboldt | Portraiture & the Kingston Photographic Club

I spoke with Mary Ann Wamboldt about the Kingston Photographic Club and what it's like to shoot the paintball subculture, not to mention shooting portraiture in general and how she goes about forming a connection with her subjects. We also talk about the club, their outings, guest lectures & competitions, not to mention everything else they have to offer photo enthusiasts around town. And if you see an interesting lecture you'd like to sit in on, ask them about their guest pass!

Check out our conversation here:

website: MaryAnnWamboldt.com & KingstonPhotographicClub.ca
facebook: maryannwamboldtphotography & kingstonphotographicclub

Liz Cooper | Portrait & Documentary Style Photography

Liz Cooper's work is full of emotion and the feeling of being in the moment. In addition to her family and wedding work, she keeps busy by collaborating with other artists on personal projects, workshops and somehow still leaves room for experimentation. Check out her work here.

Check out our chat down below.

website: lizzography.com
Instagram: @lizzouse
facebook: Lizcooperphotography
www.shootyerkids.com
 www.quirkyloveproject.com

Viara Mileva | Documentary Style Family Photography

I would describe Viara's work as crooked, imperfect, out of focus at times, and never posed. Don't get me wrong though, these are the very characteristics that make her work incredibly personal as she immerses you in the moment and reveals the quintessential elements, emotions & day to day moments that make her subjects who they are. Check out Viara's work here.

And check out my interview with Viara here.

website: viaramileva.com
Instagram: @viaramileva
facebook: viara.mileva
 www.quirkyloveproject.com