A few years later I had the opportunity to live in England, and I continued my education through attending workshops and seminars by such influential photographers as Damien Lovegrove and Jerry Ghionis. I ran a successful wedding and portrait photography business in the UK, and now I’m excited to bring European style to the Okanagan.
I am a Licentiate member of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP), currently working towards my Associate level, and I am proud to say that some of my images have gained awards of merit, as well as attaining Gold status. My work is being featured in Imagemaker magazine for a series of 6 articles, and my images appear in BC Bridal Guide, DirectoryforWeddings.ca, and Bride.ca.
My style is contemporary, fashion-inspired and dramatic. I love working with natural light, but my skill and education ensures that I am also proficient at using flash and video light to create strong emotional images, both indoors and out.
I believe that images are meant to be shared, not kept in a shoebox or on a CD. The walls of our own home are filled with framed prints – of our favourite countries, of family, our own wedding, even abstract images. We have documented our life in the UK and of our travels by creating storybook albums that grace our bookshelves. Most of all, I cherish the old black and white family albums that my mother lovingly created.
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Angelique Duffield, LSWPP
250.575.5964
http://www.stylephotography.ca/
Creative. Stylish. Professional.
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Just for fun, I thought I'd share a bit of personal stuff about me...
I’m an aries.
“Adventurous, ambitious, impulsive, enthusiastic and full of energy. The Arian is a pioneer both in thought and action, very open to new ideas and a lover of freedom. They welcome challenges and will not be diverted from their purpose except by their own impatience” [according to www.astrology-online.com] – that’s pretty much me. But I like to think I’m DRIVEN not AMBITIOUS.
I sometimes miss England. And Ottawa. And Kananaskis. And being on the road. Or in the air. Or just on the go. I feel things pretty intensely. Some days all of the above are correct. Some days I miss the UK for all the “old” stuff - the history, the quaint villages, the stone walls - and of course my family. Some days I miss travelling (I’ve been to a lot of countries, and travelled quite a bit on my own for extended periods of time.) Some days none of the above is correct because I’m TOTALLY in love with Kelowna, and the whole Okanagan Valley. In fact, people come HERE for their vacation and for destination weddings – it’s an amazing place!
Sometimes I talk too much.
I love food. Period. I like Thai, Japanese (but not so much the creepy octopus tentacles – yes, I did try it though), Italian, Indian, Greek, BBQs, seafood, steak, pasta, salad, desserts, wine…and a good old-fashioned English Sunday dinner.
P.S. The list is not exhaustive. Feel free to invite me over and I’d be happy to try a new dish!
I spend a lot of time on the ground at weddings and portrait sessions because:
1. I’ve stumbled over a chair, a person’s leg, or someone’s dog
2. I’ve dropped my camera
3. I’m drunk
4. I like to see the world from a different perspective
The correct answer is 4.
Most people forget to look up, or through, or down. I remember a scene from Dead Poet’s Society (yes, I’m THAT old) where Robin Williams gets the students to stand on their desks to get a different perspective. (Oh, and 1 is a possibility – I’m usually totally focused on capturing the moment; 2. I hope never happens; 3. I NEVER drink – while I’m “on duty” anyway ;0) – it’s just not professional.)
I’m interested in people. (Hence all the travelling too.) It’s why I LOVE photography – weddings, babies, families, events, sports – all involve people. I used to really want to be a travel photographer, but I realized that (besides trying all that fabulous food) I got to experience different cultures and like meeting and photographing people. I’m blessed in that I met some kind, generous people who showed me their special part of the world. Everyone has a story. I like to tell it through photographs.
I love to read. There's never enough hours in a day, but I try to read for a few minutes every day over breakfast. As I've gotten older, I've become more interested in biographies (currently I'm reading Nelson Mandela's "The Long Walk to Freedom", and I've just finished Theo Fleury's "Playing with Fire" autobiography). I read about business and marketing (last year I read the classic from the 1950's that's still valid today: "How to Win Friends and Influence People"; currently in line to be read is "Predictably Irrational"). And I like fantasy/sci-fi (I'm waiting to read the last Robert Jordan "Wheel of Time" book.) I read photography books and fashion magazines (ok, I look at the photos to spot current trends and look at all the shoes that look great...on someone else's feet).
I hate my feet. Size 11. Wide. Flat. Funny toes (2 broken ones, 2 squished pinky toes.) Not so good for finding stylish ladies' shoes!
P.P.S. Here's a test to see if you read right to the end - when you contact me, or on the Style Photography Facebook page, please put the comment "The answer is 42" along with your details. Thanx!
Angelique Duffield, LSWPP
250.575.5964
http://www.stylephotography.ca/
Creative. Stylish. Professional.
