Fun with the Kids

I thought while I was updating my blog I would post a couple of fun shots of my son Beckham and my daughter Riley.  Riley wasn't really into it, but Beckham loved the idea of taking some photos in his Indian Jones Halloween costume.  We changed up the background a little, took some fun of him trying to be all serious like.  I let him come up with the idea's I just tried to capture them.  It was a lot of fun, I hope you enjoy them.

 

  

  

Sophia's Maternity Photos

On the weekend I met up with Wayne and Sophia at their home to take some pictures of Sophia's belly. I haven't seen Sophia since her belly really started to show, and she looked great.  Both Wayne and Sophia couldn't stop smiling talking about the birth of their first baby due in March.  We had some fun with some wardrobe changes and little changes in the background.

Wayne and Sophia will make great parents, both are very loving and generous souls.

 

Enjoy every moment, first only happen once :)

David

The McCafferty Boys

Katie came over with the boys to surprise daddy (Marty) with some new updated pictures.  

We set up the lights and had some fun with the kids, Kohl loved the soccer ball, and Easton may one day play baseball for the Jays. You could see him light up when tossing the ball in the glove.

 

Cheers

David

Just a little something fun... how about voting for your favorite wedding photo of 2009!

Happy New Year

We had a fantastic 2009! In the past I usually make things singular but this past year my wife, Shauna, has been helping me as a second shooter and more. We had the pleasure of witnessing some beautiful weddings and made some new friends along the way. I thought it would be interesting to do something fun this winter as I get ready for the busy wedding season ahead. Here is the idea: we will post a few photos and invite everyone reading to take a good look at the photos posted @ www.davidescorcio.smugmug.com and cast your vote for which picture you think should qualify for our “wedding photo of the year 2009″.

…and if you remember a photo we took during 2009 that you think should be included – just let me know and I’ll add it to the ‘contenders’. Everyone’s invited, and you can simply place your vote by clicking on the comment box in the lower left hand corner of your screen, leave your name and rank the photo (one per person please). Then as an added bonus I’ll send a little gift to the relevant couple after the winning votes have been cast! Apologies in advance if your photos are not included right off – we’ve just got so many we loved this year that we can’t possibly show everything I’d like to, so I’ve kept this group to 10 candidates.

Remember, if you think I have missed the boat on a photo, send me an email with the info I will include it.

Contest ends Feb. 28, 2010

So, with no further ado...
Click the yellow title at the top of the page"Just a little something fun..." to link to the gallery or copy and past the URL below in your browser and start voting

Cheers
David

link to contest: http://davidescorcio.smugmug.com/

Never Say Good-bye

This is a first for me. I have always kept my blog on my photography, however today I feel the urge to say good-bye to someone I would like to call a friend even though it was for a short time, or in the words of Evan Dando of the Lemonheads, "...a bit part in your life". I had the pleasure of working for Chris Smith Management, and met many great people. However the one person I think of the most often is Haydain Neale of jacksoul. I have so many great memories of a beautiful person who was always very positive and kind and, in my opinion, was a musical genius. I know the band didn't sell millions of albums, and that's is no way to judge what is good in music. Let's look at Aqua, Britney Spears and many others who have sold millions of albums.

I have great memories including one time stuck at Pearson International Airport for 24hrs on our way to NYC, the whole time he was making everyone in the band and crew laugh. The time in Hamilton at the Junos when I had to take him shoe shopping in the mall because he forgot his shoes, while everyone looked and smiled at us. I thought so much of Haydain I wanted to name our first child after him, I lost out to my wife's first choice of Beckham. It was around the time I was working with jacksoul that I met my beautiful wife, and the song, "Never Say Good Bye" was 'our' song... It was an easy choice to be out first dance on our wedding day.

I could go on about how important that short time with Haydain was and how he made a large impact in my life. I'm saddened by the thought of never seeing Haydain again, however I was blessed to share some of his time and I will forever be grateful.

My thoughts and prayers are with Michaela, Yasmin and his family, bandmates, friends and especialy his mother who raised a beautiful soul.

I was so excited to purchase my first DSLR that I wanted to make sure I had it before this performance of jacksoul at the Beaches Jazz Fest in 2004.

"I think music can heal and educate. If Jacksoul never makes another recording, I'll always be proud that our music was a positive force for not just love between couples, but love of self, community and the world."

Haydain Neale

The Wedding of Heather and Blair

This past weekend was a bit of mixed emotions for me. I love what I do and this has been a very busy year for me and my business. And for that I am eternally grateful. However this was my last wedding for 2009. I had the pleasure of meeting Heather last summer when she was a bridesmaid for Jennifer and Ryan's wedding. It was great to see Jennifer again, since I haven't seen her since the birth of her baby boy Owen. Only this time she was in the pretty blue dress instead of the white wedding gown. The wedding of Heather and Blair went off perfectly, how can you complain when you get married in November and you have the opportunity to go outside for
formal shots of the Bride and Groom? I know the girls who flew up from Florida didn't think 13 degrees was so balmy, but the rest of us from the Great White North felt like it was a summer's day. We had a large wedding party and lots of family pictures to take and I couldn't thank the Maid of Honor Brittney enough for getting all the groups ready when it was there time. And while I'm on the thank you path, thanks to the family and bridal party who were fantastic, kept everyone loose, entertained and good looking too.

Heather and Blair, I wish you all the best as you both begin your lives as husband and wife with your beautiful girls Shawna and Olivia.

Vendors
Photography - http://www.davidescorcio.com/

Venue - http://www.royalashburngolfclub.com/

Cake - www.flourconfections.ca

Decor - www.annielane.ca

DJ - www.ajscustomsound.com

Invitations www.bigorangedesigns.com

E Session with Ali & Brad

I met up with Ali and Brad at Union Station in Toronto. Ali and Brad where looking for something urban and contemporary. With the weather being very unpredictable days before the Engagement Session we thought Union Station would be a good bet as we could find some covered area in the downtown core. However we were quickly asked to leave Union Station by security since we didn't have a permit. We found our way over to the tunnel between union and the Rogers Centre, when Ali told me a cute story about their first date at a Blue Jay's game, and how the seats they purchased had a two foot space between them, not exactly what you're looking for when you hope to get close to each other on a first date. We had a lot of fun taking photos in and around the tunnels and in front of the Rogers Centre. And to top things off we had a local, how would you say... 'a person of no fixed address', tell us that he was a member of the Thompson family and could get Ali and Brad a beautiful place to stay for free at the family island for their honeymoon! It was all in good fun.

I hope you like some of my favorite photos from the day.

The Leyes

I was really happy when Emily gave me a call. I first took pictures of Emily, Christian and Colton back in April 2008. This time we were getting together with Christian's brother, Mike, and his family as well. Mike and his wife Jen have a perfect little family as well with Brady and Myanna. We met at local park in Courtice on Avondale which proved to be perfect with a playground for the kids to use between posing for photos. The back drop of a small forest with maple trees in all different stages and colour.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures.

The Walker-Welch Family

I just love my job...

The other day our friends Lisa and Stephen called. They were going to Lisa's grandmother's 80th birthday party and needed an updated family picture. I arrived at the house with only a few minutes to shoot- but the family was ready! All in their matching white shirts they are one of the most beautiful families you can meet both in body and spirit. Smiles were huge and laughter surrounded us with Brooklyn and Quartez.

The Wedding of Mike & Tania

It was a crisp autumn day- perfect for a photographer but chilly for a bridal party! The entire wedding for Mike and Tania was held at 4 Season's Golf and Country Club in Claremont. Right from the start the day was filled with excitement and energy. Mike and Tania are such a well matched pair, loving and supportive of one another, and there was no more obvious reflection of this as when they exchanged their vows...

The bridal party was great and although the temperature was cool they were more than willing to take some shots outside capturing the colours of the season. Ever the gentlemen the groomsmen were without their jackets more than with them while outside however overall Mother Nature seemed to be on our side. Great day filled with great memorable moments.

Vendors
Photography - www.davidescorcio.com
Venue - 4 Season Golf & Country Club www.2golf.ca
DJ - Dennis from www.skipabeat.ca