Truely Majestic Photos

New Website!

2010-03-11T08:12:00.000-08:00

Yes gals and guys, I have a NEW and absolutely Improved Website! :) :) :D
Well, in all reality, it is a weblog, a combination of a website, and a blog.
Enough of this dark, bland, plain, place....check the new place out STAT!
http://www.truelymajesticphotos.com/
For now, I will no longer be posting here. Everything will be at the new place, but I will keep this up and running, in case you want to come back and see old posts.
Ta Ta for now blog readers!

Easy Peasy...yeah right!

2010-02-25T08:24:00.000-08:00

Sooo, I have been wanting a REAL website for some time now. Like...a place that is more pro, perhaps, paid-for and no longer free. A place where I can really showcase my work, in larger format, and with more pizzaz, personality, quality, and is easy for you people to navigate. Basically, I want something more fun and personalized.
I started this venture at about noon yesterday (Wednesday). Well....they tell you its easy. Ha! Not so much. Anyhow, 24 hours later, much frustration, many downloaded, transfered, and passworded programs later and I am not done. Oh well, so far their tech support is not too bad.
Being a photog requires 95% business, and maybe 5% photography! I will never disagree with that :)
Now all I have to worry about is colors? font? style? who am I? what am I like? why should you choose me?
Feel free to help me with any of these questions. Send me a note at truelymajestic@hotmail.com. I would LOVE your input!

Bad Me

2010-02-22T08:55:00.000-08:00

Just as soon as I get on a roll and blog once every few days for a short time, I leave you stranded for three weeks in a row! I will admit, it is hard to blog when the season is slow. I have not done a session for some time now, but I am still fulfilled with bookings for this summer, and print orders from last years' clients.
I have been blessed with many grad bookings this year again. My goal was to double the amount of clients as last year, and it looks like I am on my way! Pat on the back, and a fist pump for me :) !! What I am most excited about is that almost all of the grads are direct referrals from the previous year. Im quite happy everyone thinks I am so super duper that they also want their friends to look as superhot as they did after I was done with them, hehe.
I will leave this post at this point. I promise to be on here again soon :). For those of you who are interested in following along with our wedding plans, here is our website; www.mywedding.com/landonandmaureen.
Leaving you with a night image from the famous King George Hotel fire. An awful, sad, and epic day.

You know when you get one of those emails??

2010-02-03T15:41:00.000-08:00

I spent some time at my parents house this weekend. My Mom, sister, and I made a trip to Saskatoon for some wedding supplies, and dress finalizations. Anywho...I was checking my email at the Mom and Dads (the farm), and yes, that means dial-up! I had one from a future bride client in my inbox...yes...you know who you are :)
It was called "Blog". I immediately got excited, and then scared, and then worried. As I clicked on it, things started rolling through my brain. Is she going to complain? Is she going to say something mean? Was I too honest on my blog complaining about tulle and mirrors? What could she want to tell me? All of these REDICULOUS questions were crossing my mind. Being still techincally "new" at this, I worry constantly that people won't like decesions I make. To make this easy. I was dead wrong, and the email couldn't be more opposite of what I was thinking. Here is a bit of it
"I just have to say i love your blog. You put so much of yourself into it and set a tone of honesty right of the bat. I cant tell you how much i appreciate it. Leaving our meeting in January, after being very stressed about wedding bs, we were so relieved to know and realize that you are a person of creativity and individuality. A lot of people fall into the stereotypes and images in wedding magazines and it is exciting to know you are not one of them. It is very exciting to let you take your experience, eye and personality photograph our day. It will be like seeing our wedding through another lens, which is so enlightening. "
This was said after a nearly 2 hour meeting that I had with a couple whose wedding I am photographing this year. We discussed eachothers weddings back and forth, and of coarse, photography.
I am thrilled that my new blogging choice is a good one!
It is here to stay :)
Leaving you with a photo from Christmas Day. Even Boone was eager to go for Christmas supper at the in-laws!

Wedding Schmedding

2010-01-26T09:57:00.000-08:00

What is it about Weddings that make girls go crazy? I certainly had a bit of a clue when I was younger. Now I HAVE the clue. It is the anticipation of it all. The anxousness, excitement, and stress. I never knew how much stress a Wedding could bring on until now. It is a good stress though. It is, and will all be worth it.
I am a bit different about some Wedding things than most girls are. I knew what kind of dress I wanted right off the bat, I know what I hate, I know what I love. I know that "most" things people are used to seeing at Weddings, I find horrid and tacky. I am glad that I know what I want! I was always that kind of person, and find it a rarity to be lost. Both literally, and figuratively. I do not want to give much away about my own wedding, but I can tell you that you may be shocked to see a few things that you will...or will not. I can almost promise you there will be NO tulle. Im not sure what it is about that fabric, but it makes me cringe. I immediately think "cheap" when I see it. That is just me. The decor is not going to exist of mirrors, and candles, and chair covers, and more tulle, and flowers galore, and odd, weird things that I find totally irrelivent at most weddings. I want people to see US. Landon and I. The people we were raised as, the couple we have grown into, and the kind of Marraige we will lead. I want people to come and feel comfortable. Not like they have to be stuffy and behaved. I want them to see what we love, who we love, and the people we are. I want them to enjoy themselves, make friends, meet family, laugh until they cry, and dance...even if they usually hate dancing. Its a celebration of two lives. Its a CELEBRATION! Have fun!

I wasn't going to add a photo...but I will. Its of coarse taken with a point and shoot, and was during a moment, I know I was the most happy in a long time :) It was close to 4 in the morning, on January 1 after several hours in a hot tub with close friends. We were tired, happy, exhausted, satisfied, and ready...ready for what's to come.
Talk to you all again soon!

Devon and Kyra

2010-01-23T07:29:00.000-08:00

Devon and Kyra are young and in love. We did a session in December. I was overly excited at their eagerness to do a winter session. It turned out GORGEOUS!! Remember back in October when I did my cousin's grad casuals? Remember how awesome the snow worked as a softbox? These two sessions are perfectly AWESOME reasons why you should never be scared of a bit of snow. Oh, ok, as I sit her writing this, Mother Earth is dumping her 6th consecutive inch of snow, out of a possible 4+ more. Im ok with that though. I hope you are too, and I hope I have clients more willing to brave the cool temps, and try a winter session. For Kyra and Devon, I believe it was about -5 or so, and a bit windy. It was cool, but I know they didn't regret a second of it. Thank You for a fun session you two! Enjoy a sample of images from our time together :)

A bit about My life.

2010-01-20T14:10:00.000-08:00

   Its a new year. Actually...the first month of 2010 is shockingly almost gone! No surprise, as everybody is busy with tons of things, resolutions, getting "back on track" with their lives, and completing year end tasks.
   My business resolution, is to do more blogging. I want to keep you readers more interested, intrigued, excited, shocked, alert, obsessed, aware, and keeping on coming back! Yes...that was plain, general speaking-type english...haha.
   Something happened last fall...or summer, that I dont think I officially told many of you about. My favorite man in the world (second to my Dad), and I got ENGAGED! Yes, I am getting MARRIED :) So....a little about us. We met (online) in April, 2005. Both of us had created online profiles as jokes. I was in highschool and had 2 out of 5 classes as spares. I needed a time-filler. He said he joined as a joke too, to see if the site could stir up any interests. Long story short....I saw a pic of him and his way-cool car (a 1979 Thunderbird), and I was immediately intrigued. I told him I liked his car. That is when our relationship began. We became GF and BF on April 15, 2005. We moved very quickly, fell in love very fast, and have been living "happily" ever after ever since. I honestly couldnt ask for more in a man. I still...after almost 5 years, find out new things about him all the time. We have already been through smiley times, and crying times, rich times, and poor times, better times and harder times. Since meeting Landon, I wouldnt choose to be with any other person through any of those moments.

In August, he proposed to me. We were at the lake (Crooked Lake), spending a mini vacation at his parents cabin. We went fishing one evening. I took a mojito, he probably took a beer. He quit fishing earlier than usual. I was yapping nonstop, as usual when we have alone time. The lake was gorgeous, with the sun brushing the waves of water each time it poked its rays out from behind a few clouds. We swayed back and forth in the boat, and enjoyed the warmth and scerenity of the surroundings. I was standing, talking, waving my hands....he stood, whiped out a sparkly, gorgeous, object I recognized as only one thing! Without saying a word, he put my Mojito down for me. Then asked me if I would marry him. YES! I will.
Here are a few images from the moments afterwards, and the calm, quiet, rainy weekend that followed.

The first image of us as an engaged couple. I was so excited, I could barely keep my eyes open! lol.

Landon "Why is your hand over my mouth?"

Maureen "So I can show off my ring!"

It was rainy and cool. We spent a lot of time indoors. Here he is, admiring me. Probably wishing I would quit trying to take pictures of us. haha.

The ring. Vintage, unique, me :)

Landon trying to fish for perch off the pier.

I think he only caught one. Oh well. There is something perfectly wonderful about being alone, outside, in the mist, at the lake.

My fiance.

I love you Landon Tubman :)

The Gelych's

2010-01-06T07:46:00.000-08:00

The Gelych family contacted me at the end of November for a family session. I greatly agreed to travel down to Crooked Lake, and do a morning session. They are actually from Alberta, but were back in SK for a family visit. Well little Emily didn't quite appreciate a looonnggg drive, combined with a new environment, time change, waking up extra early, and being put outside in the cold and encouraged to "be herself". Her Mom, Dad, and I did our best to convince her, but little Miss Emily just didn't want any of it. Oh well...she is still a total cutie, and I did my best down at the lake. We both agreed that a reshoot was necessary, and did so the next afternoon. I am glad we did!

Take a look at a two-day masterpiece :)

Uncertain...but precius.

Feeding Mom and Dad twists! Mmmmm.

We have a 9 second time-frame with kids Emily's age, but the images of her exploring things, are timeless.

I LOVE the fall light :)

Smiley pants...

Off to the playground for some fun!

Jeff and Kyla, a couple in Love

2009-12-15T12:01:00.000-08:00

Jeff and Kyla contacted me on a Monday, and we did their session on a Thurday. I think thats how it went?? Anyhow, Kyla was worried about it being the end of November, and whether or not the session would work. Well after you check out these images, I am sure I can convince almost ANYONE that November works!! As a photographer, I am constantly scoping out new and optimal locations for photo sessions. The one location in particular, looked almost exactly the same on Nov 19, as it did on Oct 19. I did two sessions exactly a month apart, at the same location. At the end of the day, location, background, and colors of foliage only make up a little part of your session. Often, and especially between couples, it is the connection, and beauty of your relationship that I am looking to capture. You won't remember your engagement or wedding pictures from were you went...you will remember how in love you were...and hopefully still are.

Don't let November fool you....

Daniel and Nicole, October Wedding.

2009-12-11T08:55:00.000-08:00

Daniel and Nicole were married on an absolutely beautiful October afternoon. The weather, light, and atmosphere were perfect. They are so in love, and great with eachother. These two couldn't stop smooching all day long! It was great, as a photographer, not having to ask them to "be themselves", because they were! A great wedding, of two people truly meant for eachother!

Dad walking his beautiful daughter towards her almost-husband. :)

They had a cute distraction...

The adorable ring bearer!

Theyre married!

This was them all day...just enjoying every second of eachother!

Everyone off to their vechicles, and onto the next location.

So the kissing begins, they just couldn't get enough of eachother.

Kaposvar Church near Esterhazy, was the location of our family, and bridal party portraits.

Such a gorgeous backdrop, for a good-lookin family :)

Nicole with her Grandma.

These extremely sun-flared, non formal images are my favorites from the day. I love them.

Chatting in-between shots.

The flower girl cracks me up. Yes, even I agree, pictures can get tiring sometimes...lol.

The men of the day.

Like a Bride and Groom should be...lusting, enjoying, and embracing over every moment.

Gorgeous Nicole, and that darn awesome natural red hair that everyone is jealous of. Well I am, anyways!

My assistant Sayward. She helps me with my weddings when she can, and is AWESOME at what she does! I literally spent no time teaching her anything, but she picked it all up really quickly. She is also a name rememberer, pose rememberer, location rememberer, and kid cheerer upper, lol. Basically, she is the rest of my brain for those hectic hours! I tend to get into a frenzy sometimes, but with her, I have faith :). Thank You so very much for all of your help this fall Saird!

She is also the lead singer of an AWESOME band...check them out at http://www.omorocks.com/.

Every time I hear her band, I barely remember the night because I am having such an awesome time ; )

Sneak Peeks

2009-12-09T09:12:00.000-08:00

Here are a few sneak peeks of the last two sessions I did. More to come later!

Chantelle-2010 Grad

2009-11-19T08:30:00.000-08:00

This session was done Thanksgiving weekend, in at least -3 degree weather, but it turned out Awesome! The snow is like a huge lightbox. For all you non-photogs, that means that the snow is like a huge white reflector, and the lighting was Great! Chantelle is my cousin. She is a 2010 grad, and wanted a casual session done this fall. I dont think it could have turned out any better. The first image is of Kara and Chantelle. Kara is another cousin of ours. Good looks run in our family...they really do...lol. We tried all kinds of funky poses, and used or Great Uncles old home. This type of photography is probably not for everyone, but I will be honest...I LOVE it!. If you are looking for funky, and different images...contact me!

Enjoy.

Chantelle is a starting Volleyball player for the Foam Lake Panthers. Theyre going to Provincials....best of luck....go all the way!!

Perfection in beauty!

She is pretending to be like our Baba in these next few. It was pretty funny :)

Rockin the 4 inch heels! In below zero weather.

Celebrating a Milestone-The Bomboir Family

2009-11-12T06:52:00.000-08:00

The Bomboirs celebrated 50 years of marraige over Thanksgiving weekend and they asked me to photograph their family. What a good looking bunch! We struggled, froze, ran, and shivered in the freezing cold weather that day. It was one of my shortest sessions ever simply because nobody could take the weather anymore! Brr...what a rotten day, but a beautiful family celebrating a true Milestone!

Thanksgiving Indoors!

2009-11-10T11:32:00.000-08:00

This family...I know. That blonde haired cutie is my cousin. Im not talking about one of the boys in the front. I mean, the one on the far left! Yes, this family is my cousins'. What a fun bunch too. Their session was booked on Thanksgiving weekend. We all know how wonderful the weather was then?!! Yeah...the word windchill comes to mind. They were great about it, however, and we booked Melville City Hall for thier photos. Near the end, the sun broke out and we headed out on the steps in front of the gorgeous wooden doors for a few outdoor images. Enjoy the "T" family.

Things get a little silly with a bunch of youngins! But I dont mind...I actually encourage it :)

Is is ok to say that a boy is giving me a FIERCE pose? I think so. Yes, that one eye is 2 colors! So cool, isnt it?

I love lovey dovey couples!

The M Family!

2009-11-05T07:25:00.000-08:00

Supercuteness! Is that a word? Most likely not...but look at this little dude! Here are more of those HUGE canvas worthy images. What a gorgeous little family.

This was a short (1/2 hour) session for the purpose of Christmas cards. See how much awesomeness you can pack into 1/2 an hour!?!

Enjoy.

The S Family completed...

2009-11-04T15:12:00.000-08:00

This family, I am close with. They are supercute together, and the little boy could not be more in love with his dog! She would dissapear around the corner for 1 second and he would panic, and scream her name. Of coarse, she was just being a dog, and was exploring the surroundings.

I spent about an hour shooting this session, and have spent less, and more time with other families. Some people get a little uncomfortable being posey posey, and that is when it is a good idea to bring on the fun! So...they played with the dog! Those are some of my favorite images. Those are the ones I would hang on MY wall in a big canvas. Minimum 20x30! That freaks most people out. The size factor. I am not sure why. How many times do you walk into someone's home and gazed around and found a piddly 8x10 in a frame....aaaahhhmazing!?! I certainly NEVER have. I do, however, now have my very own 20x30 canvas displayed in my living room. I can tell you that the model (my lovely Fiance), and anybody who has seen it, HAVE been amazed! Dont go to Wal Mart and buy some silly work of art that is done by someone you do not know. Dont be afraid to see the awesome beauty in the dynamic of a few people and relationships and love they share. Quit being scared. Just GO FOR IT!! Hang a LLLAARRGEE canvas of your own work of art. You.

P.S. I kinda feel like that 20x30 is still a little small....hmmm. I will soon post another family, in which there are a minumum of 6 images I would consider HUGE canvas worthy!

Olaf and Claudette are Married!

2009-11-03T14:40:00.000-08:00

Olaf and Claudette were married on a SPECTACULAR September afternoon. It was 30+ degrees or so, and so gorgeous. They were married right in front of this pretty barn you see in the images. Claudette has been ever-so-patiently waiting to see some of her images. She no longer has to wait! Congratulations you two, you are so perfect together!

Last Chance 2010 Grads!

2009-10-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

Last chance to get a sweet, sweet deal on grad photos. I challange you to find a better deal....SERIOUSLY!

I will be at Kelliher trade show tomorrow (Friday the 30th) from 1-10pm. Book your grad sessions, or come visit with me!

What I have been up to!

2009-10-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

This is what I have been up to lately! All posts except 1, are from Thanksgiving and on. Busy busy.

All of this = MANY hours in front of the computer. Thank goodness the weather is much more "indoor friendly" lately! Here are your sneek peeks to all of my clients, and all others...I hope you love them!

David and Kendra's September Wedding

2009-10-15T22:49:00.000-07:00

David and Kendra were wed on and early September afternoon. I did their formal and bridal party/family images in an old yardsite with a KILLER old barn! I was so, so, so happy when we pulled into the yard. Or rather, sluggishly drove through the overgrown back road into the yard, bordered by a 5 foot tall canola feild. I loved every bit of it thought! THANK YOU to my informal assistant Sayward, for trucking along with me, and being my other creative mind. I often blurted out things to her...to remember...and she did Awesome : ).

Congratulations D & K. You are wonderful together!

Family time!

The men with the Bride!

The whole bridal party.

The sister of the bride..."you could get a picture of me Jumping!".

Well....I did, and she did'nt even know it!

Siblings of the Bride and Groom

I love this! She looks like an Angel...

I am sure they never knew I took this image. Its kind-of an abstract art photo. I like the moment. This was while I was photographing their rings. He was actually on bug watch, and was blowing them away if they crawled near...lol.

Beautiful ladies!

We ran a little late....they had to RUN to the bus!

The "S" Family. And their pretty pup!

2009-10-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

This is a sneek peek just for this family! Oh...and of coarse all of my fellow blog-stalkers. It is ok to admit you stalk. Photog's take it as a huge compliment : )

Anywho. Here are the "esses". In all of their loving, family, glory!

HAPPY giving-of-thanks-weekend all!

One cute family of three.

Add a dog.

The show begins.

With a boy and a dog, there is never a dull moment!

If these next two pix dont scream LOOVVEEE! I'm not sure what does. They almost bring tears to my eyes. Well...they do. So gorgeous!

2010 GRADS-Session Special

2009-10-05T16:57:00.000-07:00

Click on the Ad to read the special!

Call soon. My June is filling up fast. If you are an out-of-town grad, consider booking along with a friend, to save the cost of mileage, and have a more relaxed session!

More Baby and More Kids!

2009-10-01T21:16:00.000-07:00

Robert and Sayward...the final bits!

2009-09-17T18:56:00.000-07:00

Here they are! Included are some images that have DEFINATELY made my alltime favorites list!

Awesome, flawless, loving, perfect models!

More Wedding Bliss. Conway and Janel. August 22.

2009-09-16T21:57:00.000-07:00

I had posted a TEENY sneek peek of this wedding a few weeks ago. Here are a few more images from the rest of the day! Congratulations Conway and Janel...you and your bridal party looked SMOKIN!

Daddy with his baby girl...so precious :)

The whole family.

Ha Ha. The groom trying to figure out where to stand so that I could see them in the reflection.

A gorguous valley dip~!

Our instant "funny face" pic! So hilarious.

L and E!

2009-09-09T22:48:00.000-07:00

gan is 7, Emma is 5...and they're both CCUUUTTEE! Logan is a farm boy through and through, and could hardly wait to be done the session so he could ride in the combine with Dad! Emma is adorable, quirky, and funny...."where is your smile?", says Mom. "I think I lost it," Emma replies. Wow, what an answer for a 5-year-old. I really do think they are much more clever than us adults most of the time. Enjoy your short preview Mom!

Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny, Newborn baby K

2009-09-08T20:06:00.000-07:00

Precious, Teeny, Perfect, Fresh, Adorable,

baby K.

Baby hair

Baby feet

Baby fuzz

Baby ears

Baby lips

M and J - Couples Session

2009-09-07T18:27:00.000-07:00

I shot this couple in early Aug, and have been patiently waiting to blog this session. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the results. I loved the horses, loved the old yard, and loved the canola. There was pretty much nothing challenging about it. :)

There are lots of images...simply because there were lots of awesome ones!

More and More

2009-09-06T07:25:00.001-07:00

"Stay tuned". Two sessions and two weddings to blog soon!

Landon and his bike

2009-08-31T18:26:00.000-07:00

My handsome man, and his Kawasaki Motorcycle. Paint and body redesigned by him!

The "O" Family

2009-08-27T10:49:00.000-07:00

A few photos from a session that I did with an awesome family! Mom and Dad, their kids, and grandchild.

We used the family farm, the canola was still in a bit of bloom, and we even got photos with the origional grain truck purchased many, many years proir.

Enjoy!

Robert and Saward-Engagee's!

2009-08-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

Robert and Sayward are close friends of Landon and I, and part of the "engagement club" in our circle of friends. They be wed June, 2010, and I am certainly EXCITED! Congratulations you two...so so so cute and meant for eachother!

How it all got started....with a gorgeous ring!

They are biker kids, so we HAD to include the bikes!

They are in the one on the right...but where?

Sayward is not too fond of edges-of-vally's, but I convinced her. I'm sure she won't be dissapointed with the outcome... :)

A VERY pretty wildflower...which were convinced is probably endangered...lol.

We incorperated it into a few pix. Here is another shot of the beautiful ring Robert chose all by himself. He has great taste!

There may be more photos to come in the future...keep your eyes open for more R & S.

C and J

2009-08-22T18:31:00.000-07:00

Todays wedding! Have a quick sneek peek. More blog posts to come soon!

Calgary Mini Holiday

2009-08-06T11:02:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago my sister, her family, Landon and I travelled to Calgary...mostly for the "World Angus Forum". My family is full of cattlemen and grain farmers, and yes, I too, consider myself a "cattlewoman". I grew up on a mixed farm, and still own exactly 9 cows, and 2 horses. We have been raising Red Angus cattle for many years now, and felt the need to explore this once-in-a-lifetime event in Calgary this past July to see some of the best animals in the breed. It was a spectacular event held at Spruce Meadows, with many international visitors, and an awesome trade show filled with western jewellry, clothing, and art.
Besides attending the "WAF", we did some shopping, hit up Calaway Park, and went on a boat cruise, and had some supper at Lake Minnewaka (sp) near Banff. Here are just a few photos of the trip. If you care to see all 140-some, become a friend of mine on Facebook! Theyre all up there.

My nephew. Almost every time I tried to nab a photo...he hid. So I have a lot of him just like this...lol.

The flags at Spruce Meadows

The judge analyzing what is now the "World Champion Red Angus bull".

My lovely, handsome, helpful, caring, and, and, and.....boyfriend! :)

My seester and I!

My new favorite pic of Landon and I. Thoroughly enjoying the boat ride.

Wyatt. Displaying the wildflowers.

Wildflower meadow.

My Dog Boone

2009-07-30T21:30:00.001-07:00

Some photos of my dog. He is a min pin with many personalities. How would I describe Boone in 3 words?
#1 PHSYCO
#2 CLEVER
#3 HILAROUS
Enjoy...oh, and yes, he does yawn a lot!

I LOVE the look he is giving me here. Reminds me of the Soprano's or something. A tough guy in a dark room.

The Final Grads

2009-07-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here are my last 2 grads for you to enjoy! Jamie and Kristine.

More Grads

2009-07-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

I have been done these for a bit now, but have been a slacking blogger. It is summer, after all...who wants to be sitting in front of the computer all the time?
I am really happy with how well all of my grads turned out. I truly feel like they all had really UNIQUE sessions! Here are a couple more grads. I have more, and will post them shortly.

What would you like to know?

2009-07-10T08:22:00.000-07:00

I am hoping to personalize my blog more in the coming future for those who are interested in my every-day life, and more about me and my work. I get many questions and comments, and I would love to do a self-questionare and post ALL the goods on the blog. I often get asked things like..."How did you learn about photography?", "How long have you been doing photography?", "Is photography all you do?", "Do you have a studio?", "Where do you live?". I will answer those questions, but I would love to hear more from my blog-goer's. Ask me questions that you would like to see answered, and I will do my best to fulfill your curious minds! You are free to ask about anything, from my camera gear, to my age, where I grew up, my favorite things to photograph...and on, and on. You may put your questions in as a "comment" on the bottom of this post, and remain annonymous, or send me an email at truelymajestic@Hotmail.com. I PROMISE you will remain annonymous, and I won't tell anybody who REALLY asked all those questions!!
Ok people...start askin!

Grads-Part Two

2009-07-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

I have finished a couple of Grads sessions now, and I am adding more photo's for all to see! Here is Kerra and Laurie!

Travis Z

2009-07-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

Travis is the last of my Melville grads. He was really eager for the session, and knew exactly what he wanted, liked, and didnt like! I appreciate clients like him. Although we didnt get the evening sun that we wanted, we still got a LOT of awesome shots. Here is your preview Travis. Congrats on your Grad!

There is actually a gopher poking out of the gopher hole in this photo. You probably can't see him, but I can when enlarging the photo. So cute!

I love this photo, it is timeless and deep.

Kristine K

2009-06-30T10:29:00.001-07:00

I like girls like Kristine...those who trapse around in their dresses, like they probably shouldn't! She laid, sat, and proped up against anything I asked her to, and was never concerned about anything. She made the session easy, and anxiety-free for me...lol. We tried a few new poses, and I LOVE the way they turned out. You looked beautiful Kristine, and I am happy you asked me to come to the school, and make your session that much more unique :).
A few from Monday.

P.S. A special thanks to Tyler...the best reflecter manipulater yet!

Jamie H

2009-06-30T10:18:00.000-07:00

I did Jamie's grad photos the night before his grad. He was pretty eager to get the heck out of there and celebrate, instead of being photographed! I reassured him it wouldn't be such a bad experience, and I am pretty sure he ended up having a pretty good time anyways. My favorite part about Jamie was that his baby niece is actually his escort! How PRECIOUS! Here is a sneak peek.

With his buddy Landon

His escort, and baby niece

Niece and Nephew

Melissa L

2009-06-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

A Kelliher grad, a repeat TMP client, and one of the best looking families around! I had a great time...once again. Melissa looked stunning in her gown with a vintage-style hairpiece, and the most uniqe (and one of my favorite) up-do's thus far. You looked so pretty Melissa. I hope you love the photo's and may many of them be added to your stair-case! Here are a few from Saturday. Congratulations!

How good looking are they!?!

Kerra Z

2009-06-23T21:32:00.000-07:00

Kerra is a Melville grad whom I photographed this past Saturday in that HOT, HOT, pre-storm weather. She is a total cutie, and was up for trecking through my new favorite location. There is nothing like heading through a dilapitated house in flip flops...with rusty nails everywhere :o. Thank You again, for trusting my vision, and being up for anything Kerra! These are a few images from that afternoon.

Lorie Y

2009-06-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Lorie is a Melville Grad that I photographed the other evening. I am willing to say this has been my best session yet! This girl is so pretty, so daring, and had a superb "straight face" look. I want to thank her for trusting me, allowing me to try all of my idea's, and thank you to her BF Morgan...one of the most attentive guys I have had help me to date. Here are a few images from the shoot. More coming with time. Comments welcome! There may be an incentive ;)

I think she looks like a lost doll here. BREATHTAKING.

More of Brendon

2009-06-19T12:35:00.000-07:00

I am done processing Brendon's session. Here are a few more from it!

I call this one "Watching You, Watching Me". Isn't there a song with similar words? This literally was her watching him, and him watching her, as I shot frames.

Brendon L

2009-06-16T15:08:00.001-07:00

This guy is a perfect client. He is a repeat TMP offender...he is pretty decent lookin ;), he acts like "Brendon", and brought a prop that seems to pretty much consume his life...his guitar. As I was photographing him play his guitar, with his girlfriend sitting in the grass watching from a distance, I could have stayed in that moment for a while! Nothing like a warm June evening, thunerstorm clouds looming, and some Tom Petty being strummed out!! Thank You for choosing TMP to document your life being 18.
Here is a sneak peek of the session. I will add more with time.

Wedding Packages and Pricing

2009-06-10T07:42:00.000-07:00

I currently have a fresh new design to send to all those excited brides to be! Send me a quick email, or call me, and I will get it to you!

I also have a large selection of funky, fresh, contemporary, unique, hand-made and fully customizable Albums and Photo Boxes. I will post a few photos from the designers site on here now. I have ordered a sample, and will post photos of it when it arrives! It is GORGEOUS! The albums can be fully designed, and are available from 5 to 40 pages (10-80 photos. They have a ridiculous amount of cover choices...I would be willing to say they have over one hundred cover choices ranging from Premium Leather, to a textured Alligator Skin. I am very excited to have them available. Have a look at the photos for now, and be ready to see the sample album soon!

The first two photos are of the photo boxes. They hold from 150-800 4x6, or 5x7 photos.

Two Hot Chicks

2009-06-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

These two girls are girls I have photographed before. One is practically my sister-in-law, and the other is her best friend. I am so excited to have access to such beautiful models whenever I want to do a fun/experimental shoot. I chose to go with a dark/goth-type edit on most of the shots. I love them.

Kathryn C

2009-05-31T16:59:00.001-07:00

I ran to Foam Lake to photograph another grad. She was STUNNING in a pewter strapless mermaid-style gown. STUNNING! Check out the pix for proof.

Shelbie A

2009-05-26T19:00:00.001-07:00

On Saturday I photographed two Foam Lake grads. They are close friends, and were a tandem shoot. I am thrilled at how well my first couple of grads went. The girls looked stunning, and the day was gorgeous! Here is your sneak peek ladies!

Chelsea B

2009-05-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

Odd Man Out

2009-05-12T17:27:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I photographed the band of a good friend of mine. Odd Man Out is a party band based out of Melville. They play ONLY GOOD songs....I promise. They are constantly upbeat, and have are FABULOUS entertainers. I have never seen a disapointed audience member of theirs, and the dance floor is always packed! Have a look at a few of my favorites, and check out the band at www.omorocks.com.

My NEW Baby!

2009-05-08T19:47:00.001-07:00

I am doing a shoot this weekend with my new lense. Check back soon for the proof!

Me and my Love....when I think we look pretty, and are bored.

2009-04-21T09:50:00.000-07:00

I am still at that age where self-portraits are fun! I was having a "high self-image" day, and had to grab the camera. Of coarse I had to ask my favorite man to join me for a few. He doesnt look quite as pretty as me...;)...but I think he makes the 5 o'clock, 9 o'clock, 11 o'clock, and 7 o'clock shadow look mighty fine!!

Some quick snapshots

2009-04-21T09:46:00.000-07:00

I had taken a few quick photos of my sister and her husband quite some time ago, I had just never posted them. Here they are! My favorite is number two. She is laughing because I said something only a sisters would say to eachother.....!!

Custom Marraige Collage

2009-04-08T11:21:00.001-07:00

Melville Trade Show

2009-03-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

Truely Majestic Photos will be at the Melville Trade Show all weekend. Come stop by, introduce yourself, and grab a complimentry chocolate ! ;)
Hours are:
Friday (27th) 4pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 12am-4pm

Squirmy Miss M

2009-03-20T14:36:00.000-07:00

Meet Baby Meg. The squirmiest newborn I have ever seen! She was awake nearly the entire session. What a gorgeous little doll though. I am happy you are all better M! Enjoy.

Newly Married

2009-03-14T12:02:00.000-07:00

This was my first wedding ever! What a great couple to photograph. I have known the groom for about 10 years....and what a charactor. This lady found herself a heck of a husband! They chose to have a private marraige. Here are a few photo's capturing their special afternoon.

Nervous and Giddy!

Making their new life together, official.

My favortite photo of the day.

The bride with her boys. They are paying back the oldest one for all the shenanigins he has pulled on them earlier in their lives!

The oldest one also has a mustang. Of COARSE we had to include it.

All the men in the family.

The bridal party.

At the groom's farm. Where he feels most at home...with the ladies watching. Lol.

They were smooching all afternoon. I couldnt help but capture it.

I can never just have plain photographs, so I developed this one. They look like the calm in the storm.

Anticipation and Wonder !

2009-02-17T13:27:00.000-08:00

Here are a few shots from one excited family awaiting their 3rd babe. I want to congratulate the family on their new addition. Welcome to the world Meg!
I also have newborn portraits of baby Meg coming soon.

GRADUATES of 2009!

2009-02-12T10:11:00.001-08:00

Book your '09 season sessions now! May I suggest that the girls book their formal sessions on the day of thier hair trials. It makes the session much more relaxed, and gives us an opportunity to explore more photographic options since we spend less time worrying about getting all the shots in before you have to run off to grad ceremonies!

2009-02-12T09:57:00.000-08:00

Here is a custom collage I made up for the 50th Anniversary clients. If you are interested in creating a collage from your previous session, contact me for all of your inquiries!

2008-12-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

I have finished this young lady's photos.....finally! Between the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and a the crazy life I currently lead, I managed to wrap things up. We shot on a gloomy fall day, but we made the absolute best of it. There was no powerful bright sun in her eyes, so we had fun working at all angles, with nothing to fight but the cool day, and about 150 raindrops! The poor girl was all goosebumps by the end of the shoot, but she looked darn good regardless.
I have had some interest from other aspiring models simply from this one shoot. So girls and guys, dont be afraid to drop me an email or phone call. I will be happy to provide more quality images for your existant, or not-yet-existing portfolio's!

2008-12-07T11:06:00.000-08:00

Here are a few samples of a 50th Anniversary I shot over Thanksgiving weekend. What a gorgeous and FUN family to work with! We got a few shots of each individual family, some special request shots, and some of what they do best....enjoy eachothers company! I was thrilled to do this job, and they were even more impressed with my willingness to fulfill each one of their requests. If anyone else has a family event coming up, I would be more than happy to capture your unique and special requests. Congratulations to the Kriegers!

2008-10-29T18:22:00.000-07:00

So. My FIRST official Family session! I think it went well...what do you think?
They are an awesome family, and the Mom I have known for years! Their children are all quite unique and gorgeous. They made it easy for me to get a good shot! I had fun and I hope you did too.

High School Grad

2008-09-25T12:28:00.001-07:00

This shoot is from a September High School Grad. I think they may be the only highschool in all of Saskatchewan who has a grad in September. Frankly, I think everyone should be jealous. Her dress and pretty blonde hair looked awesome with the fall rainbow of colors. I had a great time in the wind shooting this gorgeous lady and her family and boyfriend. I wish her all the best. Congratulations Christina! Grad 2008.

Minot State

2008-09-25T11:40:00.001-07:00

I had the privaledge to travel to Minot, ND for an entire weekend to do this shoot. These girls were a whole lot of fun and energy! Each one is blessed with a unique beauty and personality. They became such good friends throughout University that they wanted to dedicate an entire shoot to eachother, and capture the personalities and friendships they made. I had so much fun with one of my first ever shoots, and I hope these ladies did too! Enjoy!

New/Recent Work

2008-09-07T22:45:00.000-07:00

Lone Spur Cowboy Festival-Melville, SK-August 2008

2008-08-28T11:55:00.001-07:00