news.

Well, here it is. The fancy new link! Please update your bookmarks and be sure to head on over to take a peek...CLICK HERE. Don't be shy, leave a little love!

the new blog.

How I wish I was giving you the link right now...but its just going to have to wait a few more days **edited to add: or possibly weeks, I might just be kidding myself**! I have a good excuse...I swear...wanna see it?



She has been a little under the weather and requiring my undivided attention. Poor little lady. So stay tuned...

Cha Changin'.

It's that time. Changes are coming I tell yah. The reason...well...I am just not lovin' the limitations of blogger. So, I am going to try another route! Yay. Very excited and will be working on a new look in my "free time". Hoping to debut it sooner rather than later...

Oh and for those who know how often I change my mind. I am only talking about the blog...dont worry...I am still totally loving my logo!

I am aware that some people are having issues commenting and I am sorry for the frustration is causes. I know it would drive me nuts! No idea why it happens...but I am working on the solution.

Thanks all. Always appreciate the blog love!

Of course, a photo is a must...

michele :: headshots

I am not the only one that has had some major changes lately. Take a look at the lovely brunette I had the pleasure of photographing. Hello!

When Michele arrived home as a brunette it took a few days for it to sink in. Especially considering I am pretty sure she was still in shock...but I have to say, I LOVE IT. The colour is amazing and look at those eyes...incredible!

Only 6 weeks post baby Eve and already in front of the camera looking fabulous. I know she may not feel 100% ready for photographs yet, but for what its worth I think she looks absolutely fantastic. Now just wait until that sunshine comes out and we can get back to working outside...where we both feel at least a touch more comfortable on the other side of the lens.

Thank you for allowing me to snap a few of you workin' your new look. H - OT!

On another note. Michele and I were just discussing the tight facial crop the other day. I am a fan of this crop and recently saw another fantastic photographer use it. Andrea Hanki of Pink Sugar Photography. Love her work. So I thought I would give it a try...of course, this was without knowing Michele was doing the same thing! Great minds.

Changing.

Change is something I am fond of. Well, at least in certain areas of life! The logo was a large step in the right direction for me...and although it took some prompting, it seems a change of look in another area was required as well. Cutting off my hair was not exactly the plan, but I could not be happier and actually may never grow it out again! I LOVE it. LOVE.

Of course this also meant that new photos were required. I am fortunate enough to have an amazingly talented friend who is able to put up with all of my goofiness and attempts to work my Tyra. Although some of these photos look entirely effortless, trust me when I say they are anything but. She had her work cut out for her.

Head over to Michele's site and check them out. I am only posting a teaser here.

Thanks for making me look so hot. Now if only I could pull it off in the flesh. hehe. Love this one...



Of course, Michele had her turn in front of the camera as well and I will be sharing those soon. Less than 6 weeks post baby, and she looks incredible!

all about the logo.

If the experience of creating a logo has taught me anything...it may just be that I am really not as desisive as I had originally thought! I had a vision in my mind, but really had no idea how to put it to paper and have it express who I am not only as a photographer but as a person. I will never again under estimate the work that goes into something such as a logo. I will also never again hesitate to hire someone who is able to handle all my craziness.

A big thanks to Lindsay Perry of Perrywinkle Design. Not only was she able to put together my amazing logo, she was also able to put up with all of my insanity. She continued to push forward until I was 100% happy and "in love" with the end result. Thank you so much Lindsay, I look forward to a continuing friendship and possibly a little letterpress! A girl can hope cant she? hehe.

I see big things with my new look. I have already been working on colour variations for my business cards and can hardly wait to get something in print...I think I am going to get all of these! I just cannot help myself...

business.

I have spent much of my winter free time trying to get my business ideas in order. So much in my head and not enough paper in the house to get it all down! Things are far from where I have envisioned them, but slowly getting there...

I am again working on branding. Logo, web design etc. and quickly learning how little I know about computers. HTML is no longer my friend! As for a logo, I have a vision in my head...however getting it created seems to be an entirely different story. Who knew it would all be so complex. Okay, I did. But that is beside the point. hehe.

In the meantime, I gave my header a little face lift. Thanks to Michele for the photo...love it. Michele is due to have her baby February 14th, but I am thinking positive thoughts and hoping the wee one will make an appearance promptly! Cannot wait!

On another note. Weddings. I am taking only a select few this year. So if you are thinking about making a booking, please contact me as soon as you have a free moment. I only have a few spots left!

**a post without a photo...I know, I know. I will make it up to you!**

thank you

After spending much of today in bed [seems I am fighting a flu bug...and winning]...I thought this would be a good time to express my thanks to all those that frequent my blog. That 2 minutes you take to post a comment, means the world to me and inspires me to push forward with following this crazy dream.

So thank you all for taking those moments. Yup, I am feeling a little sappy.

And a few photos...cause we know that's what we all go to blogs for!



taken at f1.4. yum.

had to post this...its sooooo boudoir!

And if you read this far...you will now be given the top secret shirt information! Ready...
Superstore!!! Can you believe it? If it had been available in a size run, you can be guaranteed both Michele and I would have cleared them out.

random business chatter

Since I have been slacking in the way of "real" photo shoots...I figured I would share some random thoughts about my work.

This weekend I will be behind the camera for an exciting shoot with Miss Michele. You will be able to see that belly in all its glory and ladies...it is a belly to see. Michele looks amazing! Hopefully it will warm up a touch for us by Sunday, but we will tough it out either way.

In other business ramblings, I am doing the usual and working on far too many things at once. Packaging, prepping, forms, business cards etc. Its time to really focus and get it together...time to listen to that little voice in my head [usually my husband] and set aside real hours to WORK! Sigh. The creative parts of me just don't like to be tied to time...but I think he may actually be right on creating a schedule. [I may have to delete that last sentence as he reads my blog.] Ha.

So that is all things Me at the moment. Nothing too crazy. Just workin' away and trying to get into a groove. Of course I wont leave you without a little photo of one of my fav models...she is growing way too fast...teeth 3 & 4 are coming in!

are we friends?

If you have yet to hear of facebook...where have you been? It is the latest in social networking! I was never one for jumping on board with these things...didnt buy into the myspace craze and I am working on the twitter thing...but I have to admit, facebook had me at hello!

When you are all signed up, feel free to add me as a friend!



Please note I take no responsibility for any addiction that signing up for this site may cause!!!

hap. 5 months.

Since I am slowing things down over the winter season to focus on restructuring the business...I thought I would keep everyone tied over with a friendly face...

Dont think that means I wont take a booking! hehe.

The little lady turned 5 months recently...hard to believe. 5 months came with this brand new smile that just cracks me up. She sucks her lips in on a pretty regular basis now. Its become her "thing". Oh how I adore her.

just couldnt wait.

I was trying to hold out until my new logo was designed...but lets be honest, I have never been one for patience!

For those who follow the blog religiously [a girl can hope]...you may already know that I have been thinking of a name change...for those who do not follow [bookmark it...hehe] SURPRISE! This is something I have flipped flopped about for far too long and I finally came to the decision that it was to be done. If I kept bringing it up, then I guess that is the way it is meant to be.

So here I am Brooke Bowland Photography. Please bare with me while I work out details and debut a logo in the next month or so. Change your bookmarks too...

Thanks to my friends at the[b]school for the support and advice...very much appreciated!

www.brookebowlandphotography.com
brookebowlandphotography@shaw.ca

thanks much all.

all mine.

I have been working hard to catch up and get my business organized, so I have not been seeking much in the way of work. I would love to get things in order first...its coming, but its slow. I will be making some big changes over the next few months and cannot wait to share...

In the meantime, a couple of my favorite models will be frequent faces here...

LOVE EM'

think christmas.

How can I already be talking Christmas, when it seems that fall has just arrived. Well, we all know that its here before we know it...so I thought I would just say it. Its time to start thinking Christmas!

Here are my 2008 Christmas Cards. I hope that you love them as much as I do.

Cards are customizable. We can change colours, and play with patterns etc. Writing is up to you. These can be done as a photo card with your print on the front, or an actual card which will be blank inside for you to write as you wish. Please contact me with inquiries....

Of course, dont be limited to the idea of Christmas cards, we can modify them to suit all sorts of occasions!

Thank you cards
Baby Announcements
Birthday Invites
(to name a few)

ENJOY!
b.

here and gone.

Well I am sure that many of you may believe I am slightly crazy, I honestly have a plan...it just changes from day to day. ha. Are you may have noticed, the logo is again gone...what? Yes I know, I just debuted a new one and although in the moment I had thought I was happy with it...well I obviously was not.

So what is the answer??

Its time to admit that although I may have a lot of photoshop knowledge, I fall short in the area of logo design. I have decided to get some assistance in the design department and will be hiring someone to design a logo for me. In the meantime I will be using a font and that will have to do. So over the next few months watch for a new look...I can hardly wait...

get things straight.

Well, i am trying! Made some changes on the blog...but obviously it changed things i was not intending to...oops...

Hopefully everything will be straighted out for the end of the week and back to looking as it should.

Thanks all for your patience! Everyday is a learning process...

getting organized

Sorry the blog is looking like a bit of a mess at the moment! I am working on getting my photos to display larger (thank you to my husband for being such a brainiac)...but in the meantime it is making previous posts look like a bit of a disaster. I will hopefully have things cleaned up in the next few days...

If anyone is having problems viewing the site properly please let me know!

fresh. modern. bright.

All the things I was looking for when I was designing my new logo...

Its been a long work in progress but I am loving the new look. It is simple and clean with a bright, sunny feel that brings a smile to my face. Don't get me wrong, I loved the last logo as well...but this is just more "me".

I have focused on one image for my header...I am going to go with this idea for a while. I intend to showcase a photo from a session and will likely be switching things up between 2 weeks and 1 month. To debut the new logo I chose Miss "A" from a recent session. She is just way too precious and I am very grateful to our friends for allowing me to photograph their little beauty.

So bookmark and keep checking as I have some sessions in the works and will be posting more later today.

Tomorrow I am off to photograph a wedding and can hardly wait to share...

thanks much
b.

time for a change?

I am flip flopping these days with many things. Must be all that has been going on in our life over the past year. As far as how that effects my business...I have considered going to my personal name for business purposes, but after much thought I will be sticking with Indigo Six. I love the name and feel that it continues to represent my business appropriatly.

So, I am thinking a re-vamp. I feel as if I am re-vamping other areas of my life...or at least things are changing. A new house, new baby...so why not a new look? So I have been working on a new look. Here is a little something to give you an idea of where I am going...

think...

clean. bright. fresh. modern.

I cannot wait to share!

blog slacker.

I see its been more then a few days since I made a post. Please bare with me as I am currently within the one week mark of having a baby. Okay...excuses excuses...but I figure its a pretty decent one!

I have not been doing any photography for the past week or so. I find I only get frustrated at not being able to get in the position I want or to the location I desire...so I am taking a bit of a breather until the dust settles.

For those that do not know, not only am I set to have baby arrive in less then one week (Tuesday will be the final day if baby does not appear on its own), but I am also in the midst of building a home and getting set to move for mid June. In case it was ever in question, I am officially CRAZY!

Thank you for the continued support and for always stopping by to check out my blog (although never leaving comments...hehe). Look forward to getting back into the swing of things...