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Balgavy Family – Toronto Modern Lifestyle Photography

Anna+Mark — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:36:57 +0000

We were privileged to come out and take photo’s of Daniel, the new addition to the wonderful Balgavy family. From the moment we walked in the door of the beautiful home near Humber River, we were greeted with all smiles. Daniel is such a happy-go-lucky child, and his parents even shine with the same joy and excitement. The family was a pleasure to shoot and were even head out for some outdoor shoots despite the cooler spring like weather. Mark and I were thinking that we could all head out to a park, but the Balgavy family had a wonderful secret that they revealed to us….a stunning backyard that felt like it stretched out for miles! It felt like the country, yet so close to the city of Toronto. We were excited to shoot Daniel and his Family in the wonderful backyard. Daniel will make wonderful childhood memories here, along with Mom and Dad, and possibly even acquire a green thumb. We loved the cute little outfits Mom picked out for him – he looked like a little Parisian or at times as if he were from “old time” London, England. Here are a few images from that wonderful day. Balgavy’s, we wish you all the best – happiness, love and the making lots of great, fond memories together.

Familia time – Toronto Beaches Photography

Anna+Mark — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:54:07 +0000

Make time to head out and create some fun, family images. It’s a great way to capture people, time and memories. It’s so easy, yet so many of us leave the house without our camera or don’t even bother taking it out of the case. We recommend everyone form a new habit, and take your camera with you and just shoot. Use whatever camera you have, because as Chase Jarvis says “the best Camera is the one you have with you”. If you have the eye for imagery, you can make magic happen with any camera (even your phone camera, or a point & shoot). Just use it. If you really feel you don’t have “a good eye”, realize that practice can only make you better. Also, you can study other people’s work, take a class/course or just ask people for opinions on how to improve. Just make sure you get out there and capture the important people, places and events in your life. Your family will appreciate it, and so will you, down the road. Most importantly, have fun!

Here are a few images from a really sunny, blinding day at the Toronto Beach with Mark’s family.

Style Series Ladies Enterpreneur Portraits in Toronto

Anna+Mark — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:32:32 +0000

Lately we have been doing lot of formal and informal shoots. Some corporate work and some modern lifestyle portraiture. When we parnered up with Safina of FaithStyle and Nicole from Peachgloss to shoot Style Series 2010, we were expecting to do a very formal basic portraiture for marketing and branding purposes for these lovely ladies. But you know us, we can’t never stick with the traditional and always assert our creative angle. When we scoped the private members club The Spoke Club, we found half a dozen awesome locations with great light to shoot in. So why settle for one if we can diversify our clients portfolios and have some fun, as well. Please enjoy a selected few images of these fine leaders in their respective industries.

Gabrielle from gxcentrikdesign.com owns her own graphic firm providing graphic design to a varied clientele from Indigo books to Shoppers Drug Mart.

Sophie works for Wise and Sharp Accountant Corp. and offers her own Accounting services as well.

Jenny has a wonderful talent designing her own jewelry. You can find her one of a kind gems at jennygreco.com

Christine is a Realestate agent with Keller Williams but you can check out residential and commercial properties at her site christinefrigo.com

Kimberley is a GM and a creative director at distillerypost.ca Fantastic video work for corporate clients.

Colleen has her own company humanferret.ca helping other entrepreneurs get started, get moving and get unstuck.

Ellen is an active member in the Mississauga community and a General Manager for Port Credit BIA

Zahra offers her expertise in consciousness education at her studio yogagoddess.ca

Baby Wesley-Toronto Newborn Photography

Anna+Mark — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:15:39 +0000

We were thrilled to photograph little newborn Wesley and his parents Lora and Rod. As new parents they were so cute, carrying and excited to have their little one documented. Please enjoy a sneak peak and lots of health and love to Wesley.
Cheers, Anna+Mark

Veronica – Miss Teen Canada Photoshoot

Anna+Mark — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:04:37 +0000

Introducing Veronica Gasinec, a potential Miss Teen Canada World Veronica has competed last year for the first time and has placed in top 10. Wow, that is impressive. Very smart, fun and photogenic young lady. Let me tell you about a trooper. End of November, summer dress, beach and wind chill in single digits. Now that is dedication. Veronica, we wish you all the best in your upcoming competition on December 5th for Miss Teen Canada. Cheers!

Popik & Varady Family Sneak Peeks – Mississauga Family Portrait Photography

Anna+Mark — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:55:54 +0000

Pic of the day, {Pet Portrait Photography in Mississauga}

Anna+Mark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:11:57 +0000

Hey internet peeps, our awesome clients, friends and blogstalkers. Thanks for stopping by and check out whats new with KostelPhoto. Well we are wrapping our Wedding season, and continue to edit weddings. So stay tuned for Weddings to be cranked out in a little while. Appreciate your patience. As our awesome north hemisphere fall rages in all the beauty, feel and smell… we are getting busy doing our modern lifestyle portraits. The light and colours this time of year are unparalleled. We encourage you to give us a call to schedule a portrait session for yourself, your family or a pet (like our niki) It will make for a great christmas gift too. There is lots in the store for us, so stay tuned for some announcements, specials and some gossip too. Enjoy this amazing weather, dress up, put on your hiking boots, strap on your camera and head out for some crisp air.

Cheers, Anna+Mark

Pic of the Day – Victoria

Anna+Mark — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:11:27 +0000

Azur-RockStar Photoshoot {5 Drive-In :: Oakville}

Anna+Mark — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:45:19 +0000

For our lack of blogging recently due to volume, please enjoy two blog posts in one day I present you Azur. You might not know him yet, but I think this kid as something brewing. Had his band Dodgers until recently, but decided to go solo and looked us up to do a shoot for cover and promo materials. In our suburbia, it is sometimes challenging to find a suitable spot to shoot. However, not long ago we went to a drive-in and had a blast. I mean who does that any more, right?! Well I though it would be a perfect spot to get something little edgier, and nostalgic. I think we got it. Cheers!

Viktor, Model Shoot in Clarkson

Anna+Mark — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:55:36 +0000

Viktor contacted us while back, to see if we could do a shoot for his portfolio. Viktor is an established and accomplished actor in the theatre genre and was looking for a little edgy shoot that is not the typical head shot outing. We dropped the anchor in Clarkson by the old Rock. That used to be the gym I went to during my university years. how I loved that place. It used to be a butcher cold storage warehouse, converted to a gym, converted to studios and office space, and further to be converted to lofts as I understand. They even had a climbing wall on the exterior of the three floor building. How awesome was that. Sometimes being nostalgic about a place that is awaiting a verdict can reflect in your mood and post production. As such I asserted a little vintage feel to the images with some texture overtones. Very appropriate I think, but you be the judge. Enjoy Viktor and we wish you lots of success in the theatre life.