The Art of Photography- Robert Bray

FALL PORTRAITS

2011-09-06T10:46:00.000-07:00

"SISTERS"

Fall is a great time of year for family portraits. These three beautiful girls are sisters, and I must say that they are very photogenic. This image, plus a family portrait grace the walls of their Sherwood Park home as canvas art pieces. To have your very own family portrait this fall, give us a shout... leaves will be gone in less than 4 weeks!

MEMORIES IN MAUI

2011-09-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

Imagine your family portrait this year on the beaches of Hawaii. It could be a reality! Robert will be in Hawaii between December 26th and January 10th, creating art pieces for families from all over North America.

... And it's not as expensive as you might think! The session fee is only $500, plus we look after our own travel expenses. Call us to find out more... spaces are limited. 780-448-4905

Moonlight Romance

2011-08-23T18:30:00.000-07:00

“ When ‘late ‘ daylight meets ‘early ‘ evening…Beautiful! - Dusk

The Stephenson family in Cochrane had me hopping, trying to get the most out of my “sweet light” and get to all those special locations around their home.

Thanks Lynne & Travis for following my hand directions when I was running out of breath.

I really love my latest camera equipment but does it really have to be that HEAVY?

Romance on the prairie… That’s what I see when I look at this image of Lynne and Travis with the moon rising in the background.

Bella and Sara

2011-08-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Great Friends...

Bella and her furry friend Sara, invited me to their garden party and this is the result. Her portrait session was great fun and both were a joy to photograph. This image will soon grace the walls at Fabulous Furballs in Sherwood park.

Congratulations Graduates!

2011-05-19T15:20:00.000-07:00

What an amazing time of year...

This week, I had the pleasure of celebrating with the Caputo family, the graduation of their son, Joseph. I know how proud his parents must feel, as my wife Cheryl and I felt all those same emotions ... my daughter, Cierra had just crossed that milestone the week before.

Its an honour...

2011-02-10T14:19:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that Robert has just won the PPOC Alberta Professional Portrait Photographer of the Year award... for a record 6th time! This year's winning entries are especially meaningful as it featured 3 prints created in his new Masterpiece Series, a painterly style of portraiture. We proudly display these works in our gallery. Find out which style is right for you. See our winning images below....

2011-02-09T14:33:00.000-08:00

"Stephen" 26" x 40"

"Kennedy's Friend" - 28" x 50"

"Julia" - 28" x 40"

"Family Time" - 25"x 50"

The value of family...

2011-02-09T13:53:00.000-08:00

We recently had the honour of photographing the Wall family when the kids came home for the holidays. We had a great time, even with the temperature hovering around minus 18. They were real troupers!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FAMILY DAY PORTRAIT SPECIAL! BOOK YOUR SESSION BEFORE MARCH 30 AND RECEIVE $200 TOWARDS YOUR ORDER! CALL OUR STUDIO FOR MORE DETAILS 780-448-4905

The Perfect Gift!

2010-12-10T14:30:00.000-08:00

The Christmas holiday season is again upon us... already! Don't worry...we have your gift giving all covered. No expiration dates to be concerned with and the amount can be completely customized to be the perfect gift for your loved ones. Just give us a call and we can help finish off your holiday shopping!

Winter Portraits

2010-12-10T14:21:00.000-08:00

Winter is a beautiful time of year for artistic photography. If your whole family is around you this holiday season, why not update your family portraits. We still have openings between Christmas and New Years so give us a call....

Precocious Three Year Old...

2010-12-08T14:23:00.000-08:00

Sloan was a terrific little boy to work with... he was definitely engaged with his surroundings and what we were doing on that beautiful fall day. When he and his parents picked up their wall portrait, the enthusiasm he expressed at the sight of his image was absolutely delightful! That makes it that much more rewarding...
His smile makes me smile!

Congratulations!

2010-12-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Hayley and Jason on their recent engagement! I am looking forward to capturing all of the exciting moments of their wedding day this coming summer.

Family times....

2010-12-07T12:11:00.000-08:00

Fall is a great time for family portraits. We were fortunate to be able to photograph the Sparrow family in the Whitemud Ravine this past fall. I love this image because their clothing choices worked perfectly with the fall colors. It really is fantastic to have the opportunity to create art pieces that help preserve memories for our clients.

The Magic of Christmas

2010-12-06T12:32:00.000-08:00

Last week, Cara was a lucky young girl. She was able to pay a visit to the real Santa who happened to drop into our studio. Cara was happy to see that her name was on Santa's nice list!

Faces of Courage...Kids with Cancer

2010-10-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

Courage in a small package...

Recently, good friend and fellow Master Photographer, DJ Wright and I had the honour of photographing children who's lives have been touched by cancer. I was moved by the amazing spirit of both the kids and their families. Thank you- Kids With Cancer Society for all you do for these great families. http://www.kidswithcancer.ca/

FALL IN RIVER CITY

2010-09-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

It may be a short season, but it is spectacular... This is your opportunity to have Robert Bray create a canvas art piece for your home. Don't wait too long to call and book your own family portrait session, as there are limited times open before the leaves are gone!

Robert Bray Portrait Artist

2010-08-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

A glimpse inside our downtown gallery....

Katherine Taylor

2010-08-15T13:35:00.000-07:00

Katherine is an absolutely beautiful girl. We captured this image a few months ago in Fort Edmonton for her mother Sharon. You can find the matching portrait of her younger brother in a blog below.

Graduation!

2010-07-14T18:14:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of taking the graduation portraits for Ashley Dale last month. We helped create memories of this special time in her life by taking the images in her home. This stunning setting was perfect for such a beautiful young girl. Congratulations Ashley!

Child Portraits

2010-06-21T15:52:00.000-07:00

On a warm Sunday in June, I had the honor of photographing Stephen and his sister, Katherine. They are absolutely beautiful children. With the help of photographic Artist, John Beesley, we spent the afternoon in rustic, Fort Edmonton, capturing the many moods of these great kids. We will be featuring more images from this session in the next blog.

The Perfect Gift!

2010-05-04T11:21:00.000-07:00

Take advantage of our Mother's Day Portrait Special!

Book your session today, or purchase a gift certificate that can be used at any time. Our regular Session Fee is $250, but if you mention our Mother's Day promotion, the session will be only $99!

Call us at 780-448-4905 for details.

From Bump to Baby...

2010-05-04T11:11:00.000-07:00

Congratulations on the new addition!
Terry and Carly welcomed a brand new member to their
family..... 7lb 2 oz , Annie Lauren Zolkavich was born on
April 28th, 2010. As mom put it... she is soooooo cute!
Annie joins big sister Kate, shown here with mom.

Michael Jorgensen

2010-04-12T17:45:00.000-07:00

Writer... Producer... Film Maker- local talent, Michael Jorgensen does it all. In 2003, Michael won an Emmy for his documentary film, "Battle of the X-Planes". This portrait taken in his home office, is being used as a PR image for his thriving film business.

"Portrait of the Month" - March 2010

2010-03-04T11:34:00.000-08:00

On this cold winter morning, we were blessed to be welcomed by a thick blanket of fog. Creating a winter wonderland, the fog also helped soften the light, and provided a very painterly scene. Show rider, Jaclyn, was a beautiful subject. Her beauty and grace made it easy to create artistic images for her and her family.

Memories in Maui

2009-12-09T13:02:00.000-08:00

Imagine your next family portrait... in Maui!

This year, make it a reality! We are going to be in Maui for the first 10 days of January, and available to take family portraits in paradise. Your family will love revisiting that special time and place every time they look at their canvas art piece. Please call us at our studio to reserve your session... 780-448-4905

Dana & Jeff

2009-09-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations!

On Saturday, September the 19th, Dana & Jeff joined hands to become one. We had the honor of photographing this beautiful couple on their special day. From hair and makeup to the first dance, we captured their entire first day together as husband and wife. We wish you all the best in your new life!

Celebrate Family Traditions!

2009-09-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

When Sharleen and Travis asked me to photograph their toddler, Lola, I don't think that any of us thought that we would be starting a family tradition.
But when their 2nd child, Lennon approached that same age, another portrait was needed to join that of Lola's. Just this past summer, I had the pleasure of photographing Lou. This delightful little girl is the latest member of the Blake family to have her portrait grace their walls.

How rewarding it is to have played a part in capturing this family's history!

The leaves are turning....

2009-09-08T15:53:00.000-07:00

Fall is a great time for family portraits!

Call our studio for more information.

Portrait of the Month- "Tyler"

2009-09-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

Upon meeting Tyler for the first time, you just get the sense that he has it together. His quiet confidence will take him far in life. His mother wanted a portrait of her remarkable 18 year old, on the eve of his journey to his chosen career.

Portrait of the Month

2009-07-06T15:33:00.001-07:00

"Annie"

Heather and Daniel commissioned us to photograph their daughter, Annie at 12 months old. They wanted something special to remind them of this wondrous time of so many firsts.

Due to her young age, we agreed that she needed to be captured at her best time of day- early morning. I'm not typically a morning person, but this little girl's joy was infectious. It was play time and my camera and I were ready!

August 2nd through August 15th we will be available for Family Portrait Sessions in the Kelowna/Mara Lake area of BC. Contact our office for details.

2009-07-06T14:20:00.000-07:00

Last summer, I had the pleasure of photographing the Andrukow family of Mara Lake, BC. It was obvious that Chad, Alex and Chantelle valued their family time at the lake as much as their parents. Summer is so cherised here north of the 49th parallel, and Mara Lake is a spectacular setting with its glorious combination of water and mountains.

Congratulations!

2009-06-04T16:05:00.001-07:00

In full swing of wedding season, it is truly enjoyable to take a moment and celebrate a successful marriage. Clarence and Margaret Christensen just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to you both! They commissioned me to photograph them and their wonderful children and their families. I cherish the thought that when they look at the portraits that we created for them, they will remember all the love they felt that day.

"Beautiful young people are are accidents of nature, beautiful older people are works of art"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

Mother's Day Portrait Special!

2009-04-20T13:29:00.000-07:00

The perfect Mother's Day Gift... A family portrait! Take advantage of our limited time special- $99 for an on location portrait session. (regular $250) You can surprise mom by booking a session, or give her a gift certificate. Call our studio for more details.

Family Portraits in Arizona

2009-04-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

We are going to be in Phoenix, Arizona twice during the month of May, taking family portraits. Robert will be creating photographic art in the Valley of the Sun from May 2nd through May the 9th, and again starting the week of the 24th. If you would like to take advantage by having your family memories captured forever on canvas, contact our studio at robertbray@shaw.ca

Portrait of the Month

2009-04-08T10:12:00.001-07:00

This portrait was created for Monzie to celebrate her senior year of school in Phoenix, Arizona. We spent a couple of hours having fun taking portraits on the grounds of the famous Biltmore Hotel. Using the beautiful warm, late day desert light, we were able to capture Monzie's true inner beauty.

FAMILY PORTRAITS IN HAWAII

2009-03-02T10:21:00.001-08:00

IMAGINE... A CUSTOM, ARTISTIC CANVAS PORTRAIT OF YOUR FAMILY CREATED IN THIS TROPICAL PARADISE- A PERFECT MEMORY

2009-03-02T10:13:00.000-08:00

ARE YOU GOING TO BE IN HAWAII THIS SPRING BREAK?

We are currently taking bookings for family portraits in Hawaii, from March 21-April 4th. If you would like to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity, give us a call at the studio. 780-448-4905 or toll free 1-877-446-4905

A Dog's Life

2009-03-02T10:05:00.000-08:00

At this year's provincial print competition for PPOC Alberta, Robert was awarded a trophy for photographic excellence for the above print, "A dog's life". The image was created at a client's home in Scottsdale, Arizona last year.

Portrait of the Month

2009-03-02T09:50:00.000-08:00

This month, my favorite image is of young Kyleigh. She really has a smile that can light up a room. I felt that a serious pose wouldn't tell her story accurately, so we went with a fun carefree look, which she was very comfortable in. This studio image was completed with a soft filter, and a little bit of painting, to help give it a more artistic feel.