These two each win a gift certificate for a free Portrait Session of their choice (Individual/Couple/Family) from White Leaf Photographs, to be used for themselves or given as a gift.

To all the rest of you have a Happy Valentine’s Day and thanks for participating in the draw!  Keep an eye out on Facebook for my next giveaway which will be a limited edition fine art print!

- Brian

White Leaf Photographs is giving away Two Free Portrait Sessions this Valentine’s Day!

As most people know, Valentine’s day has turned into a bit of a corporate money grab.  It’s a great excuse for people to spend a bunch of extra money, and it’s lost a lot of it’s meaning with the overload of products and market pressures from companies trying to cash in on the ‘holiday’.

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love.  I love taking photographs of people.  So I figured, why not make everybody happy and give away a couple free portrait sessions?

Here’s the details;

On Valentine’s Day, I will draw two names from a hat, and those two people will each win a gift card for a free portrait session! You can use the gift card yourself or give it away as a gift, and it’s valid for any couple, family, or individual portrait session.  Sound like a good deal?

All you have to do to be eligible for the draw is jump over to White Leaf Photographs on Facebook and click the ‘Like’ button - then your name will be entered in the contest!  If you’re already a fan, just leave a comment on this post or on the facebook page and you’ll be eligible as well.

Anyone can enter, but sessions are available only in Banff/Canmore/Lake Louise/Jasper/Calgary/or Vancouver!

Get your name in today!

- Brian

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As an artist trying to grow and adapt to a business structure, I’ve spent a lot of time focusing on how I can do so in an ethical and environmentally responsible manner.  Based out of Canmore in the Canadian Rockies,  I feel privileged to work in the incredible areas that I do.  As my photographs show, I strive to incorporate these surroundings into the images that I create.

My vision for White Leaf Photographs has always been for a positive impact.  Not just for the people I photograph, but for the places we venture in.  In 2011 I began moving towards a positive impact by purchasing carbon offsets for my business travel, as I found myself moving around the country more often then was really sustainable.  I also started the transition towards using eco-conscious product suppliers and vendor partnerships.

Here are some of the ways that White Leaf Photographs will be making a difference this year;

• 100% recycled or renewable packaging for delivered items.
• Discounts for an optional digital file delivery system via ftp, to minimize shipping/packaging impacts.
• A full line of eco-friendly vendors and products including wedding and engagement albums, archival prints and frames made from recycled wood.
• Purchasing Certified Carbon offsets for travel emissions.  View White Leaf’s 2010 certificate here and 2011 certificate here.
• Supporting local and national organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, The MS Society of Canada, The Jasper Community Team, and others.

These are only a few ways that White Leaf will be growing this year.  I’m excited about working with my good friend and graphic designer Leslie Irvine on a new look for the White Leaf brand, and I look forward to continuing working with Highline Magazine’s online project as a contributor.

I’m also excited to announce that my 2011 Portfolio of couples photographs is now up online, be sure to check it out here and keep a close eye on the page for the upcoming wedding photography portfolio.

As the list of awesome clients I’ll be working with this year grows, I’m very excited for what 2012 will bring.  To all of you reading this I wish you the best this year can bring.

Much love for the new year,

- Brian

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Thomas and Ashley got engaged in Canmore.  These are some of their photos.

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Such a fun couple.

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For more information, get in touch or grab the pdf.

- Brian

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This Jasper wedding was such an inspiring conclusion to my summer wedding season, and I’m thankful to each person there for their contribution.

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Get in touch for info on other eco-friendly albums and products.

Take a look at the rest of the session featured in this album here.

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