A few months ago an email from northern Manitoba landed in my inbox. It was Lisa, all the way from Gillam, and I learned about her creative, thriving business Fuse Muse Fused Glass Suppliers, selling supplies to glass artists and studios all over the world.
Her enthusiasm and zest was instantly contagious and I was thrilled to be asked to create some branded images for her website, trade show banners and social media. She wanted to replace her DIY images, upgrade the visual quality of her website and present her products in a light that truly reflected its value.
After jumping on a call with her and learning more about her content creation needs, I quickly realized this was a project to bring Emily Janzen on board with. She’s my trusted (and super talented) photo stylist. Without her, the photo shoot would take hours more time to execute and the vision for the final images might not catch the authentic and personalized messaging I wanted to capture for Lisa.
A few weeks later, Lisa shipped me her products and Emily and I got to work. Emily created the vision board, shot list and gathered the styling props, while I set up the studio backdrop and lights to pull it off. Together Emily and I worked to bring these images together for Lisa: Emily setting up the products while I worked on getting the lighting and angles just right to create the photos.
It’s fun to see the images on Lisa’s website and I look forward to seeing how her banners display at her next trade show!
Interested in getting into glass art? Visit Lisa’s website or see her in person at her next trade show, the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas in April 2026.
Canotech was looking to update their team headshots as well as create custom images to replace the stock photography they had on their website. I set up my mobile photo studio with lights in their office and we created new photos with their actual employees and team in order to create authentic images that reflected their true brand with a personal, approachable touch.
Canotech was founded in Winnipeg almost 40 years ago and their photos needed to reflect their expertise and professionalism, all while maintaining personalized connection. Replacing stock photography with custom, branded images is always a good first step. Here are some of the photos we captured in their office for this project:
Can’t think of a good location to get your professional headshots taken? I’ve been a headshot photographer for many years and I thought it’s finally time I share a list of my favourite locations with you! A lot of these are free locations, so if you’re not looking to rent a studio, some of these locations will be a good alternative.
Taking headshots in your own office or place of business can work well (I’ll show examples), and if you’re self-employed or a solopreneur, taking photos in your own home is also a great option. See examples below!
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Winnipeg is gorgeous in mid-October! It can sometimes be a bit chilly, but with the right outfits (and layers) this can be some of the nicest time of year for outdoor family photos in all the colours. I met up with the K Family at Henteleff Park in south St. Vital for photos with their 11-month-old daughter. She is SO cute, especially with those pig tails! I had so much fun capturing all their love and fun energy (especially with their adorable dogs)!
Every fall I offer two dates for mini family photo sessions and they get booked up so fast! I know my clients love these because the majority of the bookings are repeat clients year after year. What’s not to love? It’s a quick and fun 15-minute photo session in a beautiful fall setting, and the simplicity of it makes it work. It’s a system I follow every year, but it leaves so much room for spontaneity, creative portraits and of course, those classic, posed family photos that are perfect for Christmas cards.
These mini sessions are great for young, active kids who don’t have patience for super long photo shoots, or busy families who love posed and candid moments, but to be done in just a few minutes. These work because we stick with the best spot, and we don’t spend an hour getting a large variety of backgrounds and different locations.
We start with a few classic posed photos, then we move on to playing, hugging, piggy backs, snuggles or quiet close up moments to showcase the connection you share with those you love the most.
The results? A few great shots, that will be keepers for the rest of your life.
Here’s a preview from my October 4 mini sessions at one of my favourite spots in Winnipeg!
