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PPOC National Image Salon 2024
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PPOC National Image Salon 2024

Brian Ackin has received two merits and two accepted images at the PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada) National Salon.

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PPOC Eastern Image Salon
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PPOC Eastern Image Salon

I am very honoured to have received one Merit and three Accepted images at this year's PPOC (Professional Photographer’s of Canada) Eastern Regional Salon. The process of taking an image from conception to editing to conclusion is multi-layered and by no means linear. With input and advice from others, revision after revision, starting from scratch and then trying again, one learns that an image is really never done.

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The Complete Guide on What to Wear for School Photos
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The Complete Guide on What to Wear for School Photos

One of the deepest regrets that people have is not taking enough pictures of their loved ones to remember them.

Time passes, and our memories fade. Fortunately, one event every year reminds us to cherish the people we value most: school photos. School photos present an excellent opportunity to get high-quality pictures as a record of your child's growth.

But to make this event as memorable as possible, it's best to send your child off with some suitable school portrait clothing. While the photo is essential, a quality outfit will ensure they make the most of this important day.

Keep reading for just a few school photo outfit ideas.

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A Guide to Understanding Your Professional Photography Budget
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A Guide to Understanding Your Professional Photography Budget

Great photography requires a minimum price point to ensure quality. When you pay a professional, you're working with an individual with training and experience. They understand local laws, own quality equipment, and can produce photo gallery-quality prints and products.

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The Benefits of Photo Restoration, Explained
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The Benefits of Photo Restoration, Explained

Photo restoration has many benefits. The most obvious is helping to preserve important memories and family history by restoring old, damaged, or faded photographs. Professionals will scan, adjust, and restore each individual photo by hand in addition to reprinting and framing photos to your needs.

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Why Professionally Printing Your Photos Matters
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Why Professionally Printing Your Photos Matters

Our world has seen a substantial shift over the years to relying heavily on technology to do everything for us. We spend hours scrolling through photos and videos on our phones, rely on computers to store all of our images and documents, and expect our tech devices to keep all of our content safe.

Having digital photos is great, but having printed photos is better.

Here's a look at why professional photo printing is worth the investment, as well as why you shouldn't wait to get your cherished memories printed.

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7 Tips to Prepare for Your Family Photoshoot
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7 Tips to Prepare for Your Family Photoshoot

A family photoshoot is one way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Capturing those memories does take a bit of planning and preparation so you can have photos you'll love. Here are 7 tips to consider before you show up for your family photoshoot.

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Why Studio Lighting Matters
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Why Studio Lighting Matters

Studio lighting in professional photography is crucial for getting the right look and feel for your images. Read about indoor photography, headshots, and more.

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7 Tips for Creating a Great Family Portrait
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7 Tips for Creating a Great Family Portrait

Right now, it feels like your kids will be kids forever. But in a blink of an eye, they'll be grown up and out of the house. How do you plan on holding on to the sweetest memories of their childhoods? Family portraits are the best way to hold on to the days of your young family for generations.

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Sometimes a Cellphone Just Won’t Do: The Importance of a Professional Photographer When Making Family Memories
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Sometimes a Cellphone Just Won’t Do: The Importance of a Professional Photographer When Making Family Memories

Sometimes getting a family photo has a sense of urgency about it. When Maria called me to inquire about a family portrait shoot, she was willing to pay me to simply hold her cellphone because she wanted to be in the picture as well. Often this is the problem with cellphone photography, in that you are just as important to the photo as the people in the photo.

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Revisiting the Past Through Film Restoration
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Revisiting the Past Through Film Restoration

Time passes but that doesn’t mean your memories have to fade. If you have a cherished memory on negative film or in print form, make something special for yourself or someone you care about.

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