The Spawn of the Spawn of Hank and Janet

A.K.A- my kids and their cousins

NOTE TO SELF: when photographing a group of children, try very hard to make the ringleader happy about the situation...I did not!

sigh...good thing they are all so cute...sort of redeems the grumpy faces!

Grayson's hat by Haute Tots and all the tutus by Tutu Cute Girl
can be found at Cravings Maternity and Baby Boutique.

Learning and Doing: Private Mentorships

I've always been excited to share my passion for photography and my own personal tips and tricks on working with clients and learning the trade. I love putting together and teaching classes but I find a special joy in working with my students one-on-one. Each program is structured to suit the level of ability of each student. I love to feature my students' work on the blog. Today, I am lucky to have the work of 2 different students to share with you.

Jo-Lynne is a full-time kindergarten teacher working on her Masters in Education in her spare time. She is single Mom to the amazing Cole and Drew. When she isn't caring for her kids (and maybe teaching yours) she is undertaking her own massive home renos (like tiling and retro fitting bathrooms, etc). While composition seems to be her native tongue, she found herself still not understanding the nature of ISO, aperture and shutter speed after many group photography classes and workshops. But in just a few short (and FUN-filled) weeks of private mentoring Jo Jo is now shooting everything exclusively on manual settings! Next step: mastering PHOTOSHOP! take a peak at Jo`s beginning efforts into SLR photography:


Brianne has just graduated from high shcool. I met her while doing her grad photos (see here). After spending a couple of hours with Brianne, listening to her talk about her dreams of becoming a photographer, I knew that we could have a blast working together. While she`s just started out, I can already see that she`s going to be a force to reckoned with. You`ll probably get to meet her as she`s going to be tagging along on a few shoots this fall. Here is my `first` favourite of Brianne`s photos!

What would you have done?

What would you have done differently during your wedding day photos if you didn't have to worry about getting your dress dirty??? Let's find out!!!! Book your "Wreck the Dress" photo shoot during a WEEKDAY* in October or November and you'll receive the following special pricing. (By the way, I don't ever really wreck your dress....we'll check out fabric content etc ahead of time to be sure we know what your dress can handle).

Wreck It Only! WEEKDAY SPECIAL: $150 (regular: $275)
-pre-shoot consultation regarding hair, make-up and location
-2 hour photo shoot (as many locations as you'd like to fit into that time)
-all re-touched images display in an on-line viewing gallery

Make It A Double! WEEKDAY SPECIAL: $275 (regular: $550)
-everything above times 2
-we shoot you and your friend/sister/mother in your gowns together and individually!

Book Me Dano! WEEKDAY SPECIAL: $350 (regular: $475)
-pre-shoot consultation regarding hair, make-up and location
-2 hour photo shoot (as many locations as you'd like to fit into that time)
-all re-touched images display in an on-line viewing gallery
-8x8 custom coffee table album create from the amazing photos of your "Wreck the Dress" shoot!


EXTRA! EXTRA!
-Add professional hair and make-up $100
-Add a high resolution DVD of all edited images $100
-Add some prints: see www.heatherfritz.com for pricing

Call to book: 306.292.2323
Email heather@heatherfritz.com




*weekend shoots regular price

McGartland Family

You will recognize the cast and crew of this photo shoot as the family of Mark & Roisin, the exquisite hosts of an equally exquisite 2009 winter wedding in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. At the time of the wedding, Roisin's sister/matron of honour was expecting. Roisin made a gift of a family photo shoot to celebrate the arrival of wee Marin and everyone congregated on wet and blustery afternoon at the historic Bessborough Hotel in downtown Saskatoon. A new take on traditional photos in a traditional location!

Ryan and Dianna- Married!!!

Ryan's a good egg, I've known him forever and he may be the most laid back guy around. Dianna, well you don't get much better than Dianna. Her personality was reflected to a T in their elegant classic Hollywood-style black and white Baroque wedding. Everything was set off beautifully with touches of "Cinderella" blue. Classic, elegant, strong, sweet and beautiful, just like Dianna! (of yeah, did I mention?-Ryan's a good egg, too!)

Special thanks to my sister Erin, who assisted me on this wedding and even hand-weeded a field of troublesome grass for one perfect shot!

Have a happily ever after Ryan and Dianna!
Love, Heather

(click here to relive the fun and laughter!)

Ryan and his lifelong friend and best man, Trent Hunter (yup, New York Islanders, Trent Hunter) posed for a similar shot at Trent's wedding a few years ago (and they say girls are sentimental!)

This is a very close replication of a photo shot years ago by the incomparable Ralph Heinze , an award winning photo journalistic-style wedding photographer from Kitchener Ontario. I believe Ralph entitled his image "Bridezilla"!

at the reception: there were laughs...
...and tears.....
...and cake...