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Practicing Sleeping For Xmas Eve.

jameshodgins — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:20:51 +0000

This little one was practicing his sleeping techniques for Christmas Eve while he visited our studio today.

Stop and smell the roses.

jameshodgins — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:15:24 +0000

Well there are no roses around here now, not even snow LOL. We slowed down this week so that we can visit some friends and family and I have my new point & shoot camera with me at all times now. Lumix GF2. It’s great to be able to grab a few scenery shots just for my own amusement. Here is one from yesterday of Duschenay Falls North Bay.

Baby Got Back!

jameshodgins — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:46:32 +0000

Nuff Said.

Cherish & Clint Were Married Today.

jameshodgins — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:51:50 +0000

What a way to spend a Thursday!!!! Cherish & Clint wanted to get married on the day they met which was July 28th, so………………they did. Now that we are finished it actually feels like it’s Saturday hahaha. Clint showed up this morning sp0rting his VERY shiny, extra detailed, badass truck (Dayum, that truck looked good) along with a million dollar smile. The girls were “Pretty In Pink”, looked hot, and were all laughs and smiles during their session and fortunately the weather was great with overcast skies and a slight breeze. From Azilda to Timberwolf we covered a lot of ground creating kickbutt images all the way. With dust covered trails we bolted down the course with our offroading golf carts (only loosing one groomsmen during a sharp corner) searching out the best holes for the wedding party to strike a pose.

We had a blast today with loads of fun and laughter. Cherish & Clint were awesome and the bridal party was entertaining and energetic. Thanks again everyone for making this wedding FUN! We truly enjoyed ourselves.

Sudbury Maternity

jameshodgins — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:19:57 +0000

When Chantal came in for her consultation she knew exactly what she wanted for her maternity session photos. This made my job a lot easier and the session flew by quickly. So quickly that her husband and I rarely had a chance to talk fishing LOL. Although we did wackload (that’s my word) of images, I find I am always drawn to this pose. Thanks Chantal & Shawn allowing Joce and I to capture this precious moment in your lives.

My images in the finished product.

jameshodgins — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:20:05 +0000

Working with Dave Cooper at www.ttccreative.com today I asked about the images I created in Sioux Lookout for a book that was being created of the new Court House. Unfortunately their client didn’t go ahead with the book and thus my images were not used. This did make me think about finding how and where my images were being used via the TTC company as I have done many shoots for them in the past few years.

Here are a few companies that TTC Creative has done the Branding and Promotional Material for where some of my images have been used.

Weaver Simmons

The Sudbury Star

Atlas Copco

Centis

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jameshodgins — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:41:57 +0000

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So much for posing!

jameshodgins — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:06:41 +0000

When photographing families I love it when the kids are just ………… well………..kids. Sometimes when they have had enough they will let you know, and although the parents are more concerned on “getting the best portrait” they will quickly realize that sometimes the best portraits are the ones that you just can’t control. Happy Birthday Dana!!

Gift Certificates Are ON SALE!!!

jameshodgins — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:27:53 +0000

Our Gift Certificates are now on sale from December 7th to December 17th so save yourself the hassle of shopping for the perfect Holiday Gift. Get it for yourself, for a loved one, or maybe for your friend. Do you know someone who is thinking of having a family portrait? Maybe you know someone who is having a baby? Give them the gift of photography.

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35 Years Married & Smiling

jameshodgins — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:48:30 +0000

This is a little shout out to Bob & Leona on their 35 year Anniversary. Congratulations to the both of you, it has been a pleasure photographing you and your family over the past few years.

The Other Side Of The Family

jameshodgins — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:19:22 +0000

Over the past decade or so we have been photographing the Kinsella family several times a year. We always laugh when we are at their home as we call it the “Gallery Of Hodgins Photography” as they have well over 35 different framed images hanging on their walls throughout the house. Anywhere from 5×7′s to 30 inch Canvas Gallery Wraps. In the past it has always been Jamie & Dana or the Kinsella Side of the family, but this past Saturday we had the pleasure of photographing the Pratt side for a change (Although the location was on the Kinsella property in Azilda). 3 kids, an active sun that couldn’t set fast enough was the challenge of the day but in the end we created some great images and we finished off the day with an amazing meal by Chef Dana. I will posting images from this sessions through the next few weeks as there are LOADS to chose from. Here is the LAST frame of the day as the sun was behind them illuminating the colored leaves in the trees.

A Couple And Their Car

jameshodgins — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:01:02 +0000

Yesterday we had the chance (again) to photograph Chantal and her husband John. We first photographed them 5 years ago after we photographed Chantal’s friend Samantha & Matt’s wedding in Blind River and then again this past July for Julie & Derek’s wedding in Geraldton Ontario. We decided to meet them on the outskirts of Sudbury in Nairn Center and cruz some of the backroads from there to Worthington Ontario (my stompin grounds). John trucked his Rat Rod with them so that we could capture a few images of the car. Of course we photographed the two of them with Bronx their Dog but that’s another story. Here is a quick vid to show you a bit of the setup I used.

Ok, it’s 20 minutes later and I was going through the images and I thought I would post this one of “Bronx”

Sudbury Family Portrait “With Dog”

jameshodgins — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:31:57 +0000

Sharon booked months and months ago to photograph her fall family portrait with herself, her daughter Meaghan and their rambunctious dog “Chester”. We headed out just behind their house in the long lake area to find some beautiful fall colors and unique locations to showcase these to beautiful women……………….and Chester. Let me state right now that Chester can jump higher than other dog I have seen jump before and note to self: when photographing Chester for Dog Day this January don’t hold a stick in hand while pointing to the ground with the other hand saying “sit” “sit” “sit”. Chester sureeeeeeeeeeeeeeee loves the stick.

After we completed a few different scenarios Jocelyne came up with this shot and I must say she executed the concept, location, and dog distracting technique wonderfully. Thanks again Sharon & Meaghan for allowing us to capture the beautiful portrait of the three of you.

48 Years and still in love.

jameshodgins — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:23:56 +0000

Last week Jocelyne and myself found ourselves photographing the beautiful couple Roger & Laurette. They have been married for over 48 years and it has been a long time since either of them have been in front of a professional camera. Our goal was to capture them in a relaxed atmosphere where they could just be “themselves”, laughing, talking, kissing, kissing, kissing, and more kissing. It was actually the their Grandchildren Steve & Jessica that planned this session with us as they wanted an image that really “captured” who their grandparents are. We were to also include Rogers 1971 mint condition GMC truck in the session as well so we needed to find a location that could accomodate the type of image I had already drummed up in me O’l noggin. Well it turns out that Jessica’s parents had the PERFECT property located just behind Chelmsford with loads of trees, open spaces, and out cottages we could use to place our couple.

I have to chuckle now that the session was over as Laurette was SOOOO nervous about having her photos done that Steve and I stopped by their house after a bike ride to calm her nerves and reassure her that she and Roger would have a great time. Even as you watch the slide show you can see how quickly Laurette relaxes and she starts to get that sparkle in her eye. I will admit to all of you now, these two were as much fun as a young couple in love. Walking, holding hands, hugging, kissing, laughing, they did it all, and most of the time without prompting, I even had to break up a kissing session by yelling “I asked you two to kiss, not make out” LOL. FABULOUS!!!! Just posting one image of these two would not do this session justice so I put together a quick slideshow for you all to watch. Looking back, I wish I had something like this of my Grandparents so I could remember exactly how they were.

A Boy A Girl A Bike and a DRAGON?

jameshodgins — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:24:19 +0000

Tuesday night we headed out to Trout lake to photograph the Chaters Family and the engagement session of Andrea & Nik. After driving 400 miles on a dirt road, through Sasquatch invested forests, up and down death defying mountains and across shark infested marshes, we arrived at the beautiful property. We worked hard, we worked fast as the clouds were rolling in and shutting down our daylight right before our eyes. After creating some beautiful family portraits of the Chaters (blog post to follow) we then started the engagement portion of the session with a dragon. That’s right, Woody the bearded dragon. Note: To all fellow photographers looking to photograph a bearded dragon. Do not, I repeat do not convince the owner to take pictures outside with no leash. Why? Because they run away that is why. Little does Nik know but as I watched Woody mad dash towards the woods my heart sunk to the bottom of my stomach where it then tried very hard exit my body. What would be the chances of finding Woody after it rushed into woods? ummmmm. I would say zero. Good thing Nik is quick and on his game as Woody never had a chance leave the grass. PHEW!.

As the sun was fading fast in the horizon and the clouds rolled in, we headed down to the lake to take advantage of the lovely waterfront creating some stunning images of Nik & Andrea.

As Joce and I were leaving to head back home, I remembered Nik’s bike under the tarp and quickly asked “would you like a cool photo of your bike?”
Of course he said YES PLEASE.

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A PICTURE OF THEIR BIKE.

So for you Nik, even though you have crossed over to the darkside and bought a PS3

We had a blast guys, and your family is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday.