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  • WELCOME!

    Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I'm so happy to have you here!

    I'm the face on the left...in the middle of my two inspirations! I call them that, since they were really my reasons for pursuing my photography dreams. While, I've always loved photographing people and landscape, it wasn't until I welcomed my two precious babes into the world, that I decided that photography was truly the path in life that I needed to follow.

    I'm a small town gal, a farmer's wife and a mother of two. I live the simple life and just try to enjoy what life has to offer, along with whatever it decides to throw my way. My goals are to work hard, laugh hard (and if you know me at all...I'm pretty good at that one), and to love with all my heart! I want to create memories that will last my lifetime and into future generations, to be carried on as legacies.

    Laughter...Smiles...Tears...Beauty...Happiness...Hope...LOVE! I want to capture it all! It's true...I am a hopeless romantic. With every click of my camera, I feel honoured to be part of such special moments in my clients' lives. I love what I do...capturing the feeling and raw emotion, that will ultimately show through in your images. I hope that for years to come, you will look back on your photographs and remember the way you felt and become lost in the moment once again.

    I hope you enjoy your visit here and I look forward to chatting with you about your session!

    Love and smiles, Darlene

    NOTICE: Jakal Photography will be closed from July 1-26, 2013.

5.14.13

Mr B. {Children’s Studio Photography}

Mr B. is a friend and classmate of my son’s.  They spend recess together, attend each others birthday parties, have the occasional sleepover and weekend play dates!  So when Mr B’s mom contacted me to capture some updated portraits, I couldn’t wait.  It’s nice to know my clients…whether they’re life long friends, acquaintances from the community or return clients…the results are always a more relaxed session and more accurate depictions of their true personalities!  And the camera sure loved this little man!!!

Love & Smiles, Darlene

 

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5.6.13

Scott & Kaitlyn in love {Blyth Engagement Photography}

I know that I have a couple of blog entries that I have yet to post, but I couldn’t resist taking a peek through some recent ”springish” photos today.  After being cooped up in the studio, painting all afternoon, I thought I’d sit at my desk for a few minutes before heading out to enjoy some of today’s sunniness!  I’m just so happy to have the warmth and the golden sunshine back.:)  And of course, while I was peeking, I couldn’t resist editing a few of this spring love!

Scott & Kaitlyn totally rocked their session and these are just the few that I took a peek at.  I haven’t even had the chance to go through them all yet…and I’m loving their session already!  I’m looking forward to their autumn wedding, though I’ll be savouring some more of this spring and summer weather first.;)  Enjoy!!!

Love & Smiles, Darlene

 

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4.16.13

Little Man “J” {Newborn Studio Photography}

I love it when families return time and time again.  It gives me the honour of capturing their family as they grow!  You’ll probably recognize some of these faces, as I photographed them before…Mr “W” when he was quite small and Miss “E” when she was newborn, but that’s been a couple of years and they have obviously changed since then.

This time around however, they are welcoming yet another member to their beautiful family…Little Man “J”.  He’s such a handsome little lad and the camera loved him!  They all visited the studio a few weeks back and after a couple of family portraits, Grandpa & Grandma took the older two children, while Mom & Dad and baby “J” hung out to capture some sweet newborn images.  He’s just so cute!  Enjoy!!!

Love & Smiles, Darlene

 

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4.4.13

Corey + Allison {Goderich Engagement Session}

With the winter weather slowly disappearing, I thought I’d better get this beautiful session up on the blog before the snow is completely gone!  Allison and Corey’s session was so much fun…chilly…but fun!  Allison had a tonne of great ideas and even brought along some fabulous props!  Can’t wait until their wedding in August.:)  Enjoy!

Love & Smiles, Darlene

 

 

 

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4.2.13

Wednesday Night Workshops {DSLR Photography Basics for Beginners}

UPDATE: This workshop is now full.  Thanks to all who expressed interest and if you’re interested in future workshops, please let me know.

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In the last few months, I have had a lot of people asking if I am going to offer workshops for beginners again this year.  Last year I was able to have two full-day workshops and it worked out perfectly.  This spring has proven to be a little busier and I haven’t found a weekend date that will work.  So instead, this year I am going to offer a six week workshop on Wednesday evenings.

This is a workshop for beginners, who own a digital SLR and are wanting to take full advantage of it’s capabilities.  I hear people say that expensive cameras take great photographs…and they sure do, if you know how to use them to their full potential.  It is important to know how to use your camera to get the best results and this is what the workshop will teach you.  We will touch on many different topics throughout the six weeks, we will have a model out for us to photograph one evening and there will be lots of time at the end of each class for ‘Q&A’.

If you would like to register or require further information, please email me at darlene@jakal-photography.com .  Space is limited and the workshop will fill up quickly.  I look forward to this experience of teaching and learning!

Love & Smiles, Darlene

 

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