tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672296567671125422024-03-13T14:52:28.898-04:00Blinded Muse PhotographyBlog of Toronto based photographer Emily Tanaka.
Unique Portrait Event Engagement Wedding PhotographyBlinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-12078637954080974512012-10-14T19:54:00.001-04:002012-10-14T19:55:19.117-04:00Valerie and Ahsan's Nikah CeremonyI had the pleasure of photographing Valerie and Ashan's Nikah ceremony at Sunnybrook Estates. It was a lovely intimate ceremony, and a wonderful afternoon surrounded by their closest friends and family. The colours of all the Sari were so beautiful, combined with a gorgeous afternoon- made for wonderful shooting.
I wish Valerie and Ashan all the best in their new life together!
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-69713415307527271332012-10-14T19:21:00.003-04:002012-10-14T19:25:57.443-04:00Nnamdi and DienyeI think it's clear from these photos how super fun this couple was! Nnamdi and Dienye needed some engagement shots so we headed down to the U of T campus for an 'Old world' feel. How photogenic are these two? Ridiculous, right? Makeup was done by the ever fabulous Anneke Bon. Here are some highlights from the day-
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-14520837981375067172012-07-28T09:09:00.004-04:002012-10-14T19:22:41.049-04:00Siri and ArvinI had a chance to shoot with an adorable couple getting married in September.
I love looking back at photos I have shot where the couples are so obviously in love, and these two are clearly smitten! We wandered around Toronto's High Park to capture some fun shots.
Congratulations Siri and Arvin, I look forward to shooting your upcoming wedding!
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-39973142168510496162012-06-23T23:26:00.005-04:002012-06-23T23:27:18.297-04:00Susannah and TravisI have been neglecting this blog, dear friends, apologies. Life has been crazy so far this year, presenting many difficult challenges and many exciting opportunities as well!
This post is long overdue. As I write this post this adorable couple has since left Canada for home in the good ol' US of A. They are sorely missed!!
We had so much fun with this shoot, I especially love the Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-11279404235221045762012-01-30T23:11:00.002-05:002012-01-30T23:11:30.415-05:00Alex and CherryAlex and Cherry are expecting number 2! Or were, rather- as their latest addition has since arrived!
This beautiful couple was, in fact, my first professional clients in Toronto. I love that I was able to photograph Cherry as she was all pregnant and glowy both times. And now their little Ethan can get in on the action- the last time I photographed him he was a baby bump! Seriously cute! Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-38898226753812084522011-11-10T22:36:00.001-05:002011-11-10T22:48:01.658-05:00The Ladner FamilyI headed out to High Park with the oh-so adorable Ladner family to catch some fall shots. How sweet is this baby? Seriously, who can resist this grin? We lucked out as the rain managed to hold off and we had some beautiful weather. Here are a few shots from the day!
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-43525655170558070862011-10-16T15:26:00.002-04:002011-10-16T15:27:24.741-04:00JamesI had a chance to shoot with one of my best friends, James. It was fun to shoot together again, since the last sets of photos we took were over a decade ago and were on film! James has the most fantastic sense of humor and a lightning wit. He needed some headshots to help promote himself as a writer, so we wandered around the Artscape Wychwood Barns. You can check out his blog Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-1644881559723415072011-09-04T02:17:00.003-04:002011-09-04T02:18:18.274-04:00The DPRSI had the pleasure of photographing The Davey Parker Radio Sound this summer, as they lit up the Horseshoe Tavern. They are an awesome band, and great guys- check them out on their website here. You can even download a copy of their album "In a Land of Wolves and Thieves".
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-90572789548993216242011-09-04T02:01:00.004-04:002011-09-04T02:18:56.227-04:00J & J
I had so much fun doing this e-session with Jenna and Jonathan, they are such a fun couple! We took a stroll on Toronto's waterfront to catch the last of the daylight. They brought some mementos that were important to them- Jonathan had done some beautiful love letters in calligraphy for Jenna- so sweet. I love taking photos of couples so obviously smitten with each other. I wish Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-21009790600467603612011-09-04T01:51:00.004-04:002011-09-04T02:19:27.054-04:00What a Summer!Holy smokes!! I can't believe how time has flown and here I am, 5 months without a blog post.
I have had a beautiful and busy summer, and hope you all had the same! Here is my summer 2011 in a nutshell:
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-39550204106645366642011-04-27T20:43:00.000-04:002011-04-27T20:43:43.369-04:00Gothic in the ParkIt wasn't a very spring time theme to be sure, but as winter still has Toronto firm in it's grasp, a Gothic shoot in High Park seemed just the thing. Two models and a great mua later, we explored the park and captured some shots. I love the juxtaposition of the stark natural background against the models.
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-72130684776705902602011-03-28T17:18:00.001-04:002011-03-28T17:19:45.338-04:00Bridal ShootI had the pleasure of working with the amazing Ms. Renae May of the Cabinet Salon again.
We had previously collaborated on the pinup pictures I had shot before. Renae was needing some new shots for her portfolio, as the upcoming bridal season is rapidly approaching. We had some lovely models who braved the cold to pose for us, and the beautiful makeup was done by another talented Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-15760912791221374902011-02-13T19:14:00.000-05:002011-02-13T19:14:13.261-05:00FAC Toronto Open HouseI attended the Fighting Arts Collective Toronto Open house recently.
FAC is an amazing collective of various fighting arts, from Western Martial arts, Archery, Wing Chun, Jeet Kun Do, Systema, even some Circus Arts. I look forward to seeing this every year, as there is always so many interesting and amazing demonstrations. If you are looking for something wonderfully different and interesting to Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-74599859425158239822011-02-01T16:36:00.000-05:002011-02-01T16:36:04.433-05:00Jessica and WillJessica, Will and I braved the cold Toronto winter to go out and capture some great shots.
They are such a cute couple- they met in Argentina while travelling, and have been smitten ever since. Will is unfortunatley heading back to Korea where he is teaching English. Hopefully we got some shots to remind him why he has to come back soon.
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-91393446349180391922011-01-12T03:00:00.001-05:002011-01-12T03:02:39.957-05:00Bohemian BoudoirIn December I had a chance to work with some amazing models and make my first foray in the sensual world of boudoir photography. Peter and Annalisa were so much fun to work with, and a special thanks to Valini for doing the hair and makeup. Some are too steamy to share, but I'll throw a couple teasers out there.
And I can't resist sharing one of our outtakes, affectionately dubbed "Harry Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-82100158738469980512011-01-12T02:15:00.000-05:002011-01-12T02:15:07.205-05:00Happy 2011!Okay, I am a bit late with my felicitations, and waaay behind in my posts. But I hope everyone had the most marvellous holidays! I have had a busy, busy couple months and now am scrambling a bit to catch up.
I had such a wonderful xmas- the love of my life asked me to marry him, and we followed that up with a fantastic Carribean cruise! We were swimming with Stingrays in the Cayman Islands and Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-55488540993907890312010-11-18T00:21:00.000-05:002010-11-18T00:21:33.685-05:00Anna BI met with Anna last weekend- Anna is an Opera Singer who was looking to update her portfolio and website with some fresh shots. We were super happy that the great weather held out for us. Anna was a spectacular model to photograph, and these are some of my favorite shots I have ever taken, by far.
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-28687923534681043012010-11-17T21:40:00.000-05:002010-11-17T21:40:22.754-05:00The Littlest GentlemanBaby Jayden is almost one, and what a dapper little Gentleman he is!
His proud parents wanted to mark the occasion with a photo session. Even though he didn't want to smile for me, his Dad managed to tickle one out of him at the end, and it was worth waiting for :)
We managed to catch some good Fall weather as well, so we went to play in the leaves.
Happy Birthday Jayden!
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-87316942428268014142010-11-12T23:00:00.000-05:002010-11-12T23:00:20.293-05:00Beau's Free Scholler TestRecently my boyfriend Beau underwent his Free Scholler test at AEMMA for which he had trained for 6 months. You must demonstrate proficency in all weapons described in Fiore's treatise(s).
Aaron acted as his Zugadore, or his second.
In the first part of the test you must be able to demonstrate and fully explain each technique.
In the second part of the test you must fight all of the Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-36119254252510299082010-11-02T08:52:00.000-04:002010-11-02T08:52:24.271-04:00Glamour in High ParkWhat a gorgeous autumn we have been having! Fall is my favorite season by far, and you can usually find me crunching leaves and stuffing my pockets full of fall colours :) When Elizabeth contacted me to help update her modeling portfolio, I knew we had to take advantage of the weather. So we packed up and headed over to High Park- and we weren't alone. Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-28542691827753552432010-10-24T20:12:00.000-04:002010-10-24T20:12:01.449-04:00Ms. JessicaHad a super fun shoot with the ultra-fab Ms.Jessica the other day. Jess has a fun loving personality and the most fantastic laugh. We went to Queens Park and Kings College to try and create some interesting shots. Jess wanted something funky and a little edgy to reflect her personality, and I was happy to oblige.
Love this Girl!
Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-10246874895929274812010-10-21T00:48:00.000-04:002010-10-21T00:48:28.638-04:00LovebirdsI had the pleasure of photographing Steven and Anneke's wedding recently.
It was my first wedding and I was so nervous!!
Luckily, everyone was so sweet. The mother of the bride is an amazing woman, and made me feel instantly at ease. (THANK YOU!)
The venue, the Argonaut Rowing club is right on the lake, and every bit of the rental proceeds goes towards the Disabled sailing Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-71884611148686327262010-09-24T12:41:00.000-04:002010-09-24T12:41:48.833-04:00BonnieYesterday I met with Bonnie, a talented massage therapist and a walking ball of sunshine- She radiates kindness and warmth. Bonnie needed a few pictures for professional reasons, so we headed over to U of T to snap a few shots. She told me she was unphotogenic- I had to giggle because that's what EVERY SINGLE PERSON says about themselves. I like proving people wrong- I think she looks Blinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-48796163609154138092010-09-22T16:28:00.000-04:002010-09-22T16:28:39.129-04:00Anneke and Steven E-SessionI had the pleasure of shooting with Anneke and Steven yesterday. They are an adorable couple who are getting married in a few short weeks. Steven is painfully camera shy, as many people are- but we managed to get some of him smiling. Anneke is a wonderful singer/songwriter, you can check out her album here, she also is a great beauty blogger, I enjoy her blog 'Rouge Beauty' alot. IBlinded Muse Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974334549815303037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967229656767112542.post-267885616045377042010-08-29T23:49:00.000-04:002010-08-29T23:49:54.860-04:00JoanI met with Joan last week- she is an aspiring model/actress who was updating her portfolio.
We wandered Toronto's waterfront and took these shots. I wanted something that would convey her natural beauty and yet be a little edgy. Can you believe she just had a baby, she looks so fantastic! I wish her the best of luck!
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