Without sounding too cliche, I wanted to quickly talk about one of my New Years resolutions. This year, I want to increase my health, eat better, and get back into the gym and loose some weight. I realize that this is a common resolution, and often, it is one that falls by the wayside. But me? That is certainly not going to happen, because I have the best motivation in the world - I am getting married in less than 5 months, and I've got to fit into that tuxedo!

I am very happy to say that I have been sticking to my resolution for 5 weeks now, and everything is going fantastic; I have lost about 20 pounds so far, and am still going! Best of all, though, I am feeling better than every.

Through my research, talking with fitness trainers, and my own experience, I have put together a list of "rules" to follow for optimal weight loss, and I'll be blogging those sometime in the very new future to help those of you who have a similar resolution.

Like I said, one of the biggest things that I have noticed, in cooking all healthy, organic foods, eating lots of vegetables, and avoiding the junk food is that I am feeling a million times better.

This is why it was so interesting to hang out with Kelly and chatting with her about her passion - vegan cooking.

I photographed Ken and Kelly's wedding over two years ago, at the Prince of Whales in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and they recently contacted me, asking me to create some portraits of Kelly for their new website and restaurant. They're opening an all-organic, vegan restaurant in downtown Burlington.

Much like how my change of eating habits has changed the way that I look and feel, Kelly says that when she decided to go vegan, it completely changed her lifestyle, and she has never felt better.

We will be getting together again, soon, to photograph the restaurant once the renovations are done, the different plates that they offer, and to capture the grand opening, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!

In the meantime, I hope that you enjoy some of these beautiful images of the ever-so-stunning Kelly.

Posted February 05, 2010 by Bryan Caporicci  |  Category: It's Fun!

Fonthill is home to a great number of phenomenal restaurants. The Wildflower Restaurant and Market is a landmark to Fonthill; it sits on Highway 20, immediately as you enter the town.

The Wildflower Restaurant and Market features a bistro dine-in restaurant and a specialty take-out food market. The restaurant and market both focus on sustainable and organic foods, and the chefs use locally grown fruits, vegetables and supplies when possible.

This week, for my Portraits of Pelham feature, I photographed Chef and Owner, Wolfgang Sterr. Be sure to check out http://www.PortraitsOfPelham.com for more information on Wolfgang.

I hope that you enjoy these images that I created for Wolfgang. Be sure to check out Wildflower's website, at www.wildflowerrestaurant.com

Posted February 02, 2010 by Bryan Caporicci  |  Category: It's Fun!

When the idea of "Portraits of Pelham" was born, I was very excited about all of the possibilities that it could bring. Through "Portraits of Pelham", I have been so fortunate to have been able to meet some amazing people in the town of Pelham, and I am very much looking forward to meeting some even more amazing people.

I am a firm believer in sharing the gifts and the talents that you have. There are so many photographers who photograph exclusively for "business purposes" and lose track of what photography really is. Photography, to me, is magic; to be able to create an image that stops time dead in it's tracks and records that specific moment forever is just miraculous to me. I am happy to be able to share my gift and my talent and use photography to better the community. And that's why I started "Portraits of Pelham".

Two other great Pelhaminians (I just made that up - I think it sounds good) who are using their talents for the betterment of the community are the genius's behind MyPelham.com - Cathy Berkhout-Bossee and Melissa Wells. As you may know, I have teamed up with MyPelham.com to help spread the word about "Portraits of Pelham".

MyPelham.com is an online resource for Pelhaminians (I really think this word could catch on) to keep up-to-date on all the latest news, events and specials happening in Pelham. There is also a business directory, an article-database of articles written by fellow Pelhaminian's and an Area Map for those of you who may be new to the community. If you are a Pelhaminian, head on over to MyPelham.com and check it out. Be sure to subscribe to their newsletter, too, as they send out weekly updates on "What's Happening" in Pelham.

This week's "Portraits of Pelham" feature is in the final process, so be sure to check back soon to meet Wolfgang Sterr - the owner and chef at Wildflower Restaurant and Market. Keep your eyes on Portraits of Pelham" title="www.PortraitsOfPelham.com">www.PortraitsOfPelham.com for more images and updates!

Posted February 01, 2010 by Bryan Caporicci  |  Category: Chit-Chat

Winter is one of my favourite seasons to photograph portraits in. Don't get me wrong - I love every season, and every season has it's pros and cons. Spring is beautiful because of all of the blooming flowers, Summer is beautiful because of the longer days and the gorgeous weather, and Fall is awesome just because of the vibrant oranges and reds in the leaves.

You might wonder, then, "What is it about Winter that is so amazing, Bryan". Well, for me, even though it is bitter cold outside, there is something about the rosey cheeks, the warm, cozy clothes and the contrast of the white snow that I just love!

You see, as much as us Canadians complain about the snow and the cold, I really don't think that I could do without it. Not only do I love all of our winter activities here in Canada - skiing, in particular - but I just couldn't do without those amazing winter portrait sessions (and the amazing hot chocolates that follow).

I met up with Ashley and Braden yesterday for their engagement session. They are having a backyard wedding this coming September, up North, and it's couples like Ashley and Braden that make my job the best job in the entire universe! They are so much fun, easy to get along with and completely care-free. Not to mention they belong on the cover of Vogue magazine!

Ashley and Braden are working with wedding planner extraordinaire Tara Santo, from Planned to a T. Tara has an office in Thorold, and she is helping Ashley and Braden not only through the wedding planning process, but will also be providing day-of coordination at their wedding this Fall. I always encourage our couples to think about having a day-of wedding coordinator, because they take all of the stress and worry completely off of your back on the wedding day.

Ashley, Braden and I hung out in Niagara-on-the-Lake - down by the water (which was really cold) and then wandering the streets of the downtown core.

I hope that you enjoy some of these images.

Remember that we have our "It's Love: Mini-Sessions" promotion running for the first two weeks in February. See how amazing these winter couples-portraits turn out? This could be you - check out more information at www.bcapphoto.com/itslove.

Posted January 30, 2010 by Bryan Caporicci  |  Category: It's Love!

Are you a photographer, or looking to get more into photography? Do you have a DSLR but don't know the difference between Manual Mode and Manual Focus? Are you going to school for photography, but want that extra edge?

We had such a fantastic response and received incredible feedback from our Spring Photography Class, that we decided to open up another opportunity for aspiring photographers.

You are invited to join us for our Winter Basics-of-Photography Class! This class will take place on Sunday, February 21st, from 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch and coffee included). The class will be held at our new studio in Fonthill, on Highway 20.

You will learn more about the basics of photography, including shutter speed, ISO, Aperture, the rules of composition, as well as how to see and shoot more creatively. We will also have a 1-hour photo-outing (see sample from our last class's photo-outing here), where we will go out, together, with a model, and practice what we have learned. You will then be invited to show to the class your photographs for critiquing and discussion.

Our only requirement is that attendees own a Digital SLR Camera and are comfortable with the basic operation of it.

Please sign up here.

Posted January 29, 2010 by Bryan Caporicci  |  Category: Chit-Chat

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