Down to the old stomping grounds in downtown Cambridge for Kimberly & Jason's engagement pictures.

We couldn't have asked for nicer weather and these two were complete naturals in front of the camera.

They're getting married at Wings of Paridise on August 16, 2008.

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We took the kids out for a walk this evening and for once I actually brought the camera.

Of course, I wanted to take a picture of some old, cool shack on a busy road, but once my wife vetoed that, I decided to focus on the kids.

We wound up at an old reservoir near our house and to be honest it was pretty ugly, but the light was nice...

Taking pictures of 1 year olds is like trying to herd cats.

I always like to go somewhere different for my shoots, so when Jill suggested going to High Park in Toronto I was all for it.

Then when she mentioned that the Cherry Blossom tree's would be in bloom, I was really excited.

We also went downtown to shoot in Grafiti Alley and paid a visit to the Secret Swing.

Jill & Mike are getting married in the Chatham area on July 5, 2008.

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I took a drive down to Rachel's parents farm for the engagement pictures since that's were the wedding photo's are going to be and if I can, I like to check things out beforehand.

We found a bunch of cool little spots for pictures.

Rachel & Chris are getting married on June 21, 2008 at the Huron Park Baptist Church

The reception is being held at the Elmhurst Inn

If Rachel & Chris have given you the password, you can see the rest of their engagement photos here

Last week I had the privilege of attending Cliff Mautner's Lighting and Skillset Bootcamp.

Cliff Mautner's Lighting and Skillset Bootcamp

Cliff is one of THE BEST photographers on the planet. He's an official spokesman for Nikon and is one of the most sought after speakers at the major conventions.

Over the years, Cliff has developed a unique style for shooting in what most photographers consider 'bad light'... High noon on a cloudless day. While most photographers (me included...) run for the shade, Cliff embraces the harsh light and makes it work for him.

Cliff is one of the best teachers I've ever met and was completely honest about his techniques and his business.

The three days I spent with Cliff have given me the skills and confidence to make great pictures under any lighting conditions.

If you are a photographer who is serious about improving your pictures, I think Cliff's workshop is a must.

Here are some pictures that I took from the workshop the show some of the things Cliff tought us.