All it takes is thirty minutes...

Saturday October 27, 2007

An impromptu shoot.


The day was one of those, where you just seemed to have an endless stream of responsibilities and obligations, and never quite enough time to achieve them. The last duty of the day was to hand deliver an item to Dunnville. This task I was lucky enough to be able to share with my wife and two of my three children. Now, despite worrying about time, a photographers priorities can be quickly rearranged by a unique tree, interesting shadow and willing human subjects (hmmm , like my family). Such were the conditions when I made a U-turn on a busy street and pulled up along side of a city park.

The evening was cool and the light was fading fast, but the warmth of my family and their shining faces made the thirty minute delay well worth it.

A few samples...

A Certified Staging Professional...

Goal to capture:

Professional, compassionate, approachable.

To be used in business marketing materials

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A National Account Executive...

Goal to capture:

Professional, warm, friendly.

To be accompanied with her corporate bio.

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An Email Template Head-shot...

Goal to capture
Light, airy, approachable
To be used for email marketing materials.

Autumn Wedding...

Saturday , October 2007
*smiles* my first wedding...

A wedding. One of our most joyous of days, the grand culmination of months of thought and planning. Yet, despite the most well laid machinations, occaisionally, a fickled Mother Nature can toss us something a bit unexpected..like umm, well..the tail end of a hurricane. Such was the case the day this beautiful couple exchanged their vows. Now, you don't have to be a photographer to understand how the roar of wind, the pounding of rain, and muddied fields can complicate the out of doors pictures so cherished by many of us. After a year of wedded bliss I was gifted the chance to complete their photo- shoot.

gregory f osborne

The Essence of Family

Sunday, October 2007

During our preliminary discussions it was expressed that we were 'shooting' for a relaxed and casual look.


Being slightly warmer than seasonal for the Niagara Region, and having a good mix of sun and cloud made for an enjoyable shoot. Russ and Laureys' family were wonderful. Their good nature (not to mention their good looks) helped to create a relaxed atmosphere and mood easily recognized in the shots.


I have difficulty relating to others just how much I like my job. I have even greater difficulty relating to others just how much more I like my job, when my subjects display openly the respect and love they have for each other.


Thank you for granting me the privilege of sharing your time together

gregory f osborne

The 2007 CSP Convention was a huge success. Held at the prestigious Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel I was granted the opportunity to photograph the event. I snapped hundreds of frames of the many business owners, and had a great time doing so. The staff was exceptional and very willing to please their guests. During one of my down times, I was punching off a few shots in the lobby. One porter and I had developed a rapport. After taking a quick candid shot, I asked if he'd like a few shots that I would send to him via e-mail. He was quite happy to comply.

After we finished, I was approached by the Hostess of the hotels restaurant. The vibrant young lady, coyly expressed an interest in having a few pictures taken for her personal portfolio. How could I possibly not offer my services.

.....oh yeah the Convention

Concentrating on family and photography nowadays I dont drive taxi as often as I once had. But I still enjoy getting in the cab when the opportunity arises. Such were my chances on the evening of Friday, September 21, 2007. Dispatched to a call at the St. Catharines train station, I received four ladies. Thirty -five years ago they had graduated from The St. Josephs School of Nursing, and had travelled here to join about twenty of their friends and fellow graduates for a reunion. During our conversation I had mentioned my passion for photography. They were pleased to hear this and offered me the honour of taking thier group photos.

Thank you ladies for your decades of caring for those who most needed it. I truely hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.

gregory f osborne

The Flowers of St. Catharines

Central Taxi Driver First On The Scene

St. Catharines Car Fire on Scott Street West

In the early morning of August 19th, 2007 at 3am, Gregory F, Osborne,arrived moments before St. Catharines firefighters and captured these dramatic photos. The attending fire fighters quickly extinguished the flames – no casualties were reported.

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Photographer – http://www.gregoryfosborne.com/