I love the challenge of working on-location and having to come up with creative solutions. This group shot is but one example of making the most out of a location I had never worked in before. Choir Master, Denis Donnelly, of the Gettin’ Higher Choir and Soundings requested a group photograph to be taken during a break in choir rehearsal at the Fairfield Community Centre and needed it to be done quickly, efficiently and indoors due to the weather. By moving a few couches into place and a few tables taken out of the frame, I was able to compose, light and capture this shot within 20 minutes.
One of the hardest challenges was trying to fit in a missing choir member afterwards. I was provided with a photograph taken by a choir member and had to work it into the group shot with completely different lighting. The end result can be seen here.
The Soundings Choir will perform ancient and contemporary music of the Christmas season on Saturday, December 5th at 8 pm in Oak Bay United Church 1555 Mitchell St. and on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30 pm at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra, Saanichton. Tickets are available at Larsen Music or at contact tickets@soundingsmusic.ca.
