Jill's BLOG

A power supply for a photo print enlarger sits on a white studio background.

Darkroom Equipment

Jun 11, 2025

The Time Has ComeI’ve decided it’s finally time to clean out my storage room and part with what’s left of my darkroom equipment. When I shut down my darkroom back in 2004, I sold off quite a bit, but I held on to one of my two enlargers. I thought I might hang on to film photography or maybe pick it up again someday.I used to have a full darkroom where I could develop black and white film and print in both black and white and colour. Fast forward twenty years and the truth is, ...

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A small mixed breed black dog sits in the grass at an Edmonton park. It wears a small blue bow in the hair in front of it's left ear. She looking into the camera.

Preparing your dog for a photo session

Jun 02, 2025

How to Prep Your Dog for a Photoshoot (Without the Stress)Getting your dog ready for a photo session doesn’t need to be a big production. A little prep goes a long way and helps your pup feel more relaxed and ready to shine.A short walk before the session can take the edge off extra energy, especially for high-energy dogs. Not so long that their tongue is hanging out the side of their mouth. A little energy released is great, but a full marathon is not needed. Bring along some of their ...

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A family of three stand with their Golden Retriever in a ST Albert park. They are leaning on each other from tallest to shortest. Dad, Mom and daughter. The dog stands net to dad. They all look at the camera as they pose on a bridge.

What to wear for your photo shoot?

May 26, 2025

I know making the choice to be in the photographs with your pet can be difficult. Not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera. There is a vulnerability there. Standing there exposed, trying to be yourself, but a stranger is watching you. Haha. I’m speaking from experience. It is certainly not my favourite thing to do. My comfort is definitely behind the camera.But as someone who recently lost a soul dog, let me say this: you should get in the photographs. One day, those images, ...

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An orange female tabby cat wears a small crown and a fur trims royal cloak. The crown is tiled to the side over one ear. She looks directly into the camera.

The Importance of personal projects.

May 12, 2025

Everyone knows how important self-care is, and it looks different for everyone. One of my favorite ways to recharge creatively is through personal photography projects. Over the years, these have included trying new techniques, exploring different crafts, or planning photo sessions just for myself.Photo sessions done just for me are a great way to test lighting setups, try out new locations, or experiment with posing ideas. It is a fun and relaxed way to fine-tune creative concepts before ...

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Retouching challenge

May 07, 2025

Over the years, my editing style has shifted and evolved. Part of that comes from learning new skills and keeping up with certain trends, but mostly, it’s about what I like. It’s about how I want my work to feel and look.When I’m not working on a client order, I often revisit older images to see how I might improve them or bring them more in line with my current style; which, I’ll admit, only changes in small increments. I’ve always preferred to create images in ...

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St Albert, Alberta, Canada
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