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The Most Magical Black and White Film Lightroom Preset

I love presets that make my images look like film - photographer are crazy for this one in particular that I’ve created called Super Grainy Magic Black & White Film Preset for Lightroom Mobile and Desktop.

I know that shooting actual film isn't always practical or feasible for everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't get that same dreamy film look in your digital photos. That's where my Super Grainy Magic Black & White Film Preset comes in!

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Photo 101: The Perfect Course for Moms

The Perfect Course for Moms

Do you love to capture precious moments with your children? Do you want to take your photography skills to the next level and create stunning images that you'll cherish for a lifetime? Look no further than Photo 101, taught by me - international photographer and teacher to many, many camera curious mamas.

Photo 101 is a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to take your photography game to the next level. Whether you're using a mirrorless camera or a DSLR, this course will teach you everything you need to know about your camera, composition, and lighting.

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Seeing Magic Everywhere with Louise Swindells

In this episode Louise shares her creative journey with us. From fashion blogger to Senior Design Lead at Saje Natural Wellness.

Louise shares how her high school art class became a haven for her artist self: “Art class in high school was one of the first places that I felt like I could breathe in a while.”

We talked about Vision Boards, having a partner who is also a creative, and the barriers that exist for artist mothers.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with painter, designer and mother, Louise Swindells.

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Motherhood & Photography: Returning Home to Yourself with Ashley Klassen

In this episode Ashley shares about her journey in business and motherhood. She speaks to her experience navigating studio ownership in two cities, being a mother in the pandemic and how she is trying to find balance between her creative life and role as a mother. We also explore the vulnerability in learning new things: for Ashley - a new language; for Monique - signing up for singing lessons!

I hope you enjoy this conversation with editorial photographer and creator of super stylish photography studios 'Sol Atelier' in Toronto & Montreal, Ashley Klassen.

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Living Your Bucket List… Discovering Life & Photography Through Facing Fears with Anthony Do

I am so thrilled to welcome photographer and documentary filmmaker Anthony Do to the podcast. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Anthony several years ago and I can’t emphasize enough how wonderfully talented he is. His perspective of living life fully inspires me endlessly.

In this episode Anthony shares about his journey to finding his path and passion through photography - and by living life to the fullest through checking off his bucket list. A nomadic traveler raised in rural Alberta, he has been living on the road for the last six years with an ambitious mission to collect life's greatest stories through creating art and human connection.

Over the years, Anthony’s brand has narrowed the focus into luxury tourism. His specialization and passion is working with boutique hotels, luxury resorts and yachting companies.

Minimalism plays a large role in his lifestyle and artistic style. Anthony's fierce dedication to his craft has featured his work in several prestigious publications such as GQ, Conde Nast, Financial Times: How To Spend It, Jetgala, Centurion and many others.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with photographer and documentary filmmaker Anthony Do.

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Creative Gifts for Social Change with Emma Puig de la Bellacasa

In this episode Emma shares her approach to using photography to propel social change. Emma shares her journey in the (I love this term) “University of Life” and how her intuition has guided many of her most important decisions.

We talk about the intersection of art, anthropology and feminism. Emma also shares an upcoming project that brings awareness to violence against women and violence against land and the ways they are interconnected.

With over 20 years of experience working in civil society and feminist organizations, indigenous women, Afro-descendants, migrants and refugees in promoting the rights of women and girls and a life free of violence.

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You Are Sacred - Indigenous Healing Through Art & Story Telling with Sarah Anne Gustal

In this episode Sarah shares how her own healing and decade long journey reconnecting with her indigenous roots has inspired her recent book “You Are Sacred”.

Sarah speaks to her new approach to creativity: tending to her inner child. She shares her experience with imposter syndrome as a writer and artist. A few of her favourite mediums are working with water colours, ink, writing meditations and felting little animals for her two year old son.

An impassioned indigenous activist, Sarah shares her story of healing that has come from learning teachings from elders, the importance of passing along the traditions that were once silenced in shame.

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