IMAGE MAKER

memberprofileAbout Scott Oldford PhotographyFor over a decade, I have been the onebehind the lens at family gatherings, socialevents, my kids’ birthday parties, andgeneral outings; all the while receivingcountless comments on my pictures.As a stay-at-home Dad looking for acompliment to parenting, I decided toeducate myself further in the art ofphotography, with the goal of creating asmall photography business.Scott Oldford Photography opened forbusiness in October of 2011 when Icompleted my first job photographing thecast members of the Prince Andrew HighSchool production of The Sound of Music.This job required producing head shots for44 students with acting roles in the play anda full cast photo during a dressed rehearsal.Since officially opening the doors I’vefocused my business on portraiture; fromfamilies to team sports pictures. In my localarea I have won a couple hockey teamsfrom the incumbent photographer andpresently I have my viewfinder set on somesummer sports leagues.In my portfolio I’ve made somebeautiful portraits using available light, but Ilove the control of in-studio flashphotography and the catch-light in the eyes.Presently my bag consists of a NikonD90 with an 18-105 kit lens, a Nikon 50mmf/1.8 lens, a Metz 50 AF-1 flash, a set ofYongnuo RF-603 wireless flash triggers, a46” convertible umbrella, 40” 5-in-1reflector, and two light stands. For in-studio,or for a pop-up studio, I also have abackground stand, and 107” white seamlessbackground paper.While learning to become a betterphotographer Zack Arias (for his approachto the business), Mark Wallace (for hisstudio work and knowledge), Trey Ratcliff(for his awe inspiring pieces of art andgeneral down to earth attitude), and RickSammon (for his worldly experiences) havehad a pronounced influence on me.You can find me online atscottoldford.ca and facebook.com/scottoldfordphotography.18 Sackville Photography Club