For the out of town readers, the 10 day Calgary Stampede, hailed as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, attracts over 1.2 million visitors every year, so needless to say it gets a little crazy here. Well It started yesterday and so we made the trip down. With Aisha being a very visual baby, she was in heaven and even took part in some of the fun. So here are a few images from the grounds.
:: the caption..“but Dad, I want to go on more rides…” ::
:: and then, like every year…it poured ::
:: and finally after a long day of stampeding….::
the first connection session was amazing!
a few phone calls back and forth and a couple visits to the weathernetwork’s website, due to the severe thunder storm warning, none of us were sure what to expect…but the night turned out to be incredible. Walking, talking, planning, laughing….Cindy and Peter had a connection with each other that was remarkable to witness. Thanks you two for being perspectiveye’s first connection couple and spending the night with me. I can’t wait till the wedding.
A few teasers.
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Linda Hawkins — July 1, 2008 (7:54 am)
Gabe your work just amazes me each and every time I see it! This is incredible, what a beautiful session! The setting is perfect, the light is marvelous, of course the couple is beautiful, but it’s the moments that you’ve captured, the intimacy and connection between them that I can truly see and feel. Fabulous stuff! Your work is truly an inspiration!
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JaNae — July 1, 2008 (8:37 am)
i love this idea ~ what a great concept. you can see how the prep for and during the session is reflected in their faces and how they do seem very…well…connected. great images and truly great perspective
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gyl — July 1, 2008 (10:19 pm)
fantastic shots! love the tones!
And you are so right about how important getting that connection re-lit can be! Awww. I love being around newlyweds!!
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Brandy — July 3, 2008 (7:17 pm)
Love this idea. My husband and I just did a session like this for our 5th anniversary. Your are totally right - after going through cancer, 2 kids, 2 career changes, and life.for the last 5 years..it was nice to just slow down and CONNECT with each other…I just wish you could have been the one to take them! (nothing against our photog…I just ADORE your work).
So the idea for this came to us a few months ago as it seemed all of our couples expressed how much they loved the way they felt before the session, during the session and after their sessions. The anticipation and excitement before hand..the intimacy, the love, the “closeness” during and the connection towards each other even days after. Even when my wife and I had a session done last year and were amazed at how it created such a spark between us again. We all get so busy with life, that sometimes we forget to slow things down and just hold your special someone, just look into their eyes, just being together in that moment….just being connected.
And so the connection session was created…enjoy.
Well summer definitely arrived in Calgary on Saturday for Julie and Will’s wedding…the weather was perfect. Thanks you two for allowing me to capture your special day and I hope you stayed “bug free” for the rest of the night.
A few teasers.
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kristen — June 29, 2008 (8:03 am)
Dear Gabe (and to all readers),
Wowzers! You are so wonderful at what you can do creatively and the way you are with your couples. Your vision is wicked (fierce even!! lol). What a wedding! Many thanks!
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Melanie — June 29, 2008 (9:09 am)
amazing beautiful as usual!!!!
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Jason — June 29, 2008 (9:51 pm)
Awesome stuff as usual. I really enjoy your use of T/S lenses.
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Heather Brooks — June 30, 2008 (9:01 am)
beautiful! i love your creative eye. very inspiring work. keep up the great work!
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Julie — June 30, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Thank you so much, Gabe! We absolutely love these ‘teasers’ and can’t wait to see the rest! Talk to you soon : )
Yet another amazing session last night. The connection these two had was so visual and honest, it was truly incredible to witness. We meet up downtown in a location I have never shot before and started walking and exploring together. It was beautiful night, exploring and shooting, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Wednesday night. Thanks you two for a great evening and I can’t wait till the wedding in August.
A few teasers.
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Linda Hawkins — June 26, 2008 (9:25 am)
Gabe your work is just fabulous and if you lived closer I’d be begging you to take me under your wing so I could learn under you! Everything is absolutely stunning!
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Jennifer — June 26, 2008 (10:26 am)
these are absolutely amazing. I so love #2 and #7!
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Beth — June 26, 2008 (10:32 am)
Wow - your work is so inspiring! Love these and I am sure the couple will as well :o)
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Teyden — June 26, 2008 (10:54 am)
Gabe - Sir, YOU have wicked mad skills. People should just call you “wicked mad skillz Gabe” from now on. We both had so much fun exploring that area with you, and the results are just lovely - especially the puddle shot & your way with said “flair”. I can hardly wait for the wedding pictures!!
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Melanie — June 26, 2008 (12:01 pm)
simply amazing!!! you captured them so well, they are a lucky couple to have these!
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Frank DiMeo — June 26, 2008 (1:22 pm)
Great job!
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Fraser — June 26, 2008 (4:54 pm)
Pics look awsome! We had a great time too! What do you say we do it again in about a month?
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Chris — June 26, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Really gorgeous and inspiring work!
Question: what are you using for the texture in shot #7 (backlit with the couple on the right of the frame)?
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Alisha E. — June 26, 2008 (5:49 pm)
Oh my…jaw dropping GORGEOUS! Love your lighting!!!!
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Gabe — June 26, 2008 (8:22 pm)
Thank you everyone for taking the time to look and comment. It is very much appreciated.
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Lauri — June 26, 2008 (9:30 pm)
Wow, your lighting is absolutely amazing!
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Shane — June 27, 2008 (1:38 pm)
Man these images rock! Your stuff gets better and better. I really like the grove you have settled in to lately. You give me something to aspire towards. Keep em coming!
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Cory Parris — June 30, 2008 (4:31 pm)
Very nice use of shadows and reflections. Good work!
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gyl — July 1, 2008 (10:21 pm)
damn!! Those are wicked!!! LOVE some many of them!! You are a true inspiration to me!! YAAY!!
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wow. simply wow! awesome work.