Eydis Einarsdottir - Studio 80s

Photography & Retouching

Is there a young child in your family?

Compassionate Eye Foundation has been teaming up with photographers and creative people since 2005 in creating images that are sold via Getty Images with the proceeds going to CEF. This  year I am proud to have the opportunity to team up with them.  *(please see below)

For my project I chose to photograph kids, which should be fun and challenging at the same time. I have had a wonderful experience with photographing kids in the recent past, capturing their essence, their innocence and spontaneity.   See images of kids below and on my website

In order for me to pull this photo-shoot off, I’m going to need help, and that’s where you come into play.  I need kids to participate. …..young little models, ranging from ages of 1 to 6 who like to have their picture  taken.  Any Ethnicity -  Variety is great!

Photo-shoot will take place on Saturday July 24th.   Each child for about  30-45min.

If you and your child are interested in donating your time to this great cause contact me directly at:  eydis@studio80s.com

*About Compassionate Eye Foundation

Compassionate Eye Foundation (www.compassionateeye.org) is an innovative non-profit organization founded on the principle that creative people as a community could and want to make a positive difference in the world. It is our belief that education is the cornerstone of change. It is through promoting education, that we plan to help developing communities around the world become sustainable and healthy.

Summer Solstice Shoots

Each summer, photographers and their crews around the world, donate their time on photo shoots where the royalty revenues generated through image licensing at Getty Images are donated to CEF.

Looking for Models!

CEF is always on the lookout for models to donate time on shoots, which is a valuable component to the success of CEF. All participating models will receive images from the shoot to use for their portfolios.

Images from the shoots are licensed through Getty Images, so the models must be aware that they will need to sign a model release and their images could end up on a billboard, TV or other media. All models are protected by Getty Images licensing agreement that prevents defamatory usage of an image. This is an opportunity for models to contribute their skills to support communities around the world.

Join us!

The boys are here!

I had the pleasure of photographing Alasdair again last month, previously in my studio last fall at the tender age of 8.5 months.   This time he brought along a friend, Zion, who is just as adorable. I’ll let the images speak for themselves. These images are pretty much straight out of the camera..no trickery yet!

See two of my favourites at my website – where young Alisdair has two images from each session with a very similar expression and pose – amazing luck on my part….

Amazing Grace

Cover shots..Beauty with a great team:
Model Grace V from Lizbell Agency
Stylist Deanna Palkowski from Lizbell Agency
Makeup by Negar Hooshmand from Lizbell Agency
Hair by Katrina Molson from THEYrep

It’s getting hot..Bathing Suits required!

Beauty shoot with a great team:
Models Alicia and Madison from Next Models Canada
Stylist Deanna Palkowski from Lizbell Agency
Makeup by Tamar Ouziel & Ellen Pratt from Judy Inc
And special thanks to Doug who provided the space – the Jacuzzi.

TAZO TEA Spec shoot

I had the pleasure of working with Adrian Bertumen, award winning Creative Director/Sr.Art Director along with Michael Elliott Food Stylist of MBE Food Design on this creative spec shoot for TAZO Tea
The shoot took place in daylight Studio B at Sugar Studios, in Vancouver.

The MEATMARKET™

Thrilled to be a part of The MEATMARKET™ the first Canadian source site for the photography industry.  Founded by Anna Goodson, a 20-year industry veteran, The MEATMARKET™ provides a high-end, online platform to showcase and promote the superb talents of the Canadian Commercial Photography Industry to the global advertising and marketing community.

Pulling faces 2

This time around it was Mark Pennington who pulled faces for me.  A former professional soccer player from England, now coaching soccer in the lower mainland,  pulling these faces probably wasn’t that much of a stretch.  On top of coaching Mark does some acting and modeling with Marcia Simpson’s Vancouver Lifestyles Modeling Agency which has a roster of great people.  Many thanks to you both.

Pulling faces

Personalities are fast becoming one of my favourite shoots, especially when the subject is comfortable in his/her own skin, ready to be silly and just have a good time.  Bob Mercer, former Editor/Owner of VLM Magazine, was no exception, in fact he is my favourite subject to date.  Here’s a look at 3 contact sheets from that session.

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Heather Morton Art Buyer in Vancouver

This is a shout out to all photographers in the Vancouver area to come to the CAPIC event with Art Buyer Heather Morton from Toronto TOMORROW night at Sugar Studios.  Those few of you who are not familiar with her blog…get familiar with it!  Its full of great advise, questions and answers and anything related to the business of photography.  I am certain that we can all benefit in one way or another by hearing what she has to say – See you there!

Jewelry Photography and Retouching

“Does anyone here photograph jewelry?”  was a question at one of the forums on Linkedin which caught my attention.  I have had my share of jewelry jobs, and do enjoy the challenge of photographing these shiny little objects, so I made a small comment to the post. Cathleen McCarthy who has an online magazine/blog for jewelry collectors, makers and connoisseurs was the one who asked the question.  She was impressed with my comment and work  and asked is she could interview me for a follow up to her blog on jewelry photography, this time focusing more on retouching.  I happily accepted.  Here is a link to the post from Cathleen’s blog www.thejewelryloupe.com

Emma Bracefield Juicy Rings

White Gold Jadeite Diamond Ring – Model Lilian

White Gold Jadeite Diamond Ring