I was shooting a wedding a few weeks ago. What an experience, pictures to come…

During the night, there were some magical moments, as this, “too brief”, encounter with young Loïck.

Since I didn’t know the kid, I have emailed his Mom for some info. Here is what she said:

« Loïck is one happy little fellah! This little kid loves life so much! His nickname is «Monsieur Bonheur» (Mister happiness)! He loves to play tricks and to make people laugh! »

As I recall shooting and checking the little man walking on the dance floor, people looking at him with big smiles on their faces, I could not agree more with Marie-Ève.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/60
Aperture : f/5.3
ISO: 800
Focal length : 80 mm (120 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 4 and Adjust 4, Nik Viveza and ColorEfex pro

François Meehan

The twins are back!

Always a pleasure to shoot with the girls. They are so at ease in front of the camera.

And I really like the rendering of the 50mm lens for that type of shot.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/50
Aperture : f/3.2
ISO: 400
Focal length : 50 mm (75 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 4 and Adjust 4, Nik ColorEfex pro

François Meehan

I have discovered this beautiful smile in the streets of Montreal.

Such beautiful eyes..

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/180
Aperture : f/13
ISO: 800
Focal length : 50 mm (75 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 3, Nik SilverEfex pro

François Meehan

I had reserved this one to bring a little sunshine on a eventual rainy day, to trigger smiles, no one can resist Jessiane.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/30
Aperture : f/2.8
ISO: 800
Lens : Lensbaby Composer
Aperture, Topaz Denoise, Nik Viveza and ColorEfex Pro

François Meehan

Bonjour !

Today’s images are coming from the reserve: at least 2 more weeks before the return of my D90.

I would like to introduce you to Jérémy, Jessiane’s older brother.

Jérémy is really at ease in front of the camera. Sooooo nice to have shootings like this.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/20
Aperture : f/2.8
ISO: 800
Lens : Lensbaby Composer
Aperture, Topaz Denoise, Nik Viveza and SilverEfex

Pictures were taken with a LensBaby lens.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/180
Aperture : f/2.8
ISO: 800
Lens : Lensbaby Composer
Aperture, Topaz Denoise, Nik Viveza and SilverEfex

François Meehan

I caught pretty Jessiane, lost in her thought in her “fully equipped” walker…

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/60
Aperture : f/2.8
ISO: 800
Lens : Lensbaby Composer
Aperture, Topaz Denoise, Nik Viveza et SilverEfex

François

This picture was taken in Valleyfield, a few weeks ago, during the qualifications for “les jeux du Québec”.

As the organizer allowed me to get close to the action, I choose to use my faithful 50 mm lens. That way I had plenty of light and was able to use a decent shutter speed (1/500 of a second) to freeze the movement.

Nikon D90
Exposition : 1/500
Ouverture : f/2.4
ISO: 1000
Longueur focale : 50 mm (75 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 3 et Detail, Nik ColorEfex pro

Bad news… My D90 is in a bad shape, the rough landing on the sidewalk was damaging. The base of the body is cracked. No DSLR for at least 3 weeks. And the invoice might be hard to swallow.

As I said before, photography is a dangerous sport, this time the wallet will be the victim.

François Meehan

Here is my latest model: the gorgeous Jessiane.

Saturday last I had the chance to do a photo session with 2 very young and wonderful kids. I challenged myself by using the LensBaby composer for the whole shooting.

To start with, the LensBaby is not easy to manipulate as your are in manual mode, photographing the small fellas requires a strategy of its own. You must crawl among them for a good period, until they don’t notice you anymore, until you become part of their world.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/60
Aperture : f/2.8
ISO: 800
Lens : Lensbaby Composer
Aperture, Topaz Denoise, Nik Viveza and SilverEfex

No flash, a superb sunset light through the patio door.

A splendid model she is.

Thanks to the parents.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/180
Aperture : f/2.8
ISO: 800
Lens : Lensbaby Composer
Aperture, Topaz Denoise, Nik Viveza and SilverEfex

François Meehan