Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Merry Christmas!

I'd like to take this moment to thank all my clients and friends for their support and business over the last year. Our studio has undergone some strategic changes and we've upgraded equipment and software to stay on top of the industry and provide the best possible product we can.

For 2008 we will be introducing some new and exciting products to our line including Limited Edition ArtBooks for family portraiture (we already produce these for weddings - and they're awesome!) and Engagement Portraits. Our B&W studio portraits are always popular and sessions have been steadily increasing over the last 6 months and are expected to be an even bigger hit in 2008. We're still offering our specials on "Three Generations" portraits and our very popular pet portrait project.

And in 2008 we'll be expanding and adding many new Photography Workshops to the schedule, including an Introduction to Wedding Photography, scheduled for March 1st. For more information about our workshops and seminars, please visit the website at: PhotographyWorkshops.ca

Again, thank you all. It's been a true pleasure meeting you, photographing you and becoming friends. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Best wishes for the holidays and a bright, prosperous 2008!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Nominated for 2007 Bell Canada Business Award

I am very pleased to announce that I have been nominated for the 2007 Bell Canada Business Award in the Service Business Excellence category by the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce.

In 2003 the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Barrie initiated a business awards program to recognize the contribution of local businesses to the continued growth and success of our community. Bell Canada, acknowledging the importance of such a program to Barrie's business community, signed on as the main sponsor immediately. Over the succeeding years, the Bell Canada Business Awards Gala has grown significantly in size and reputation throughout Barrie. With the enthusiastic support of the community, this annual event has become Barrie's premier business networking event. The 2007 event is planned for Thursday November 8th, 2007 in the Georgian College Gymnasium; it’s the 5th year of the awards and will be a very exciting event.

Wish me luck!!

Workshop Announcements have moved

I've moved the workshop announcements to a blog of their own to keep them all together. You can view them at http://mgphotographyworkshops.blogspot.com/, or, as always, directly on the PhotographyWorkshops.ca website.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Portraits in the Park 2007

We've posted the summer and fall dates of our popular "Portraits in the Park" sessions. Each year we select specific dates and photograph family portraits at the park, typically Sunnidale Park in Barrie. Sunnidale has the best and most varied locations for a variety of family portraits, from landscaped lawn and flower beds, to rustic, woodland settings. No matter the time of day, or weather conditions, we're sure we can create a beautiful family portrait for you in Sunnidale.

Check our website for dates and pricing.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Fall Colour Photography Workshop

October 13th is the date of our most popular photography workshop - The Fall Colour Workshop. Of course it's hard to predict where the fall colour will be on this date, but at this time of year, inspiration flows like no other time of the year. If the colour is in the trees - that's what we shoot. If it's on the ground, we'll be there too. This workshop will focus (pun intended) on composition using colour and creating a 'custom' negative or digital file, in camera, under whatever conditions prevail that day... and we go rain or shine.

For more details and information about our other workshops, visit our Workshop site.

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Looking for Dogs!


I'm on a Quest! I want to photograph as many different breeds of dogs as I can. I've got Jack Russells covered (I have three) and Chocolate Labs. But I want them all. SO... if you have a breed I haven't photographed before, the photography session is FREE! Sorry, cross breeds are not accepted - I'd go broke! Contact me to set up your appointment.

Friday, May 18, 2007

My First Moose!

I've been to Algonquin Park many times but have never seen a moose in the wild, not even in a zoo for that matter. Last weekend I was driving through the park and within a short period of time I saw four! I found two (together) on my own, about 50' off the side of the road, and later on two more, that had other viewers already stopped. The two were a male & female, I assume 'couple' and the others were probably yearlings.



This photo is of the last one I saw. Managed to get quite a few shots, but this one of him trekking through the bog is my favourite.

Mike

Friday, May 4, 2007

Champion for Children's Award

A community award presented to the committee of the Catalogue of Hope project by the Children's Aid Foundation.



We are very proud to have participated in the Children's Aid Foundation's Catalogue of Hope project. It was an honour to work with such an exceptional committee who contributed their time and talent to this project.

Jon Aston, Marketing Partners
Pam Coulter, Children's Aid Foundation
Mike Guilbault, Mike Guilbault Photography
Maria Harlick, Quality Assurance, Children's Aid Society
Wil Hedges, Family Service worker, Children's Aid Society
Mike Muxlow, Copywriting, Muxlow Creative
Kathy Potvin, Kempenfelt Graphics Group

The Children's Aid Foundation is the fundraising division of the Children's Aid Society. In Simcoe County alone, there are currently 11,700 children receiving help from Children's Aid.

For more information about the CAS visit:
The Children's Aid Society of Simcoe County

To view the catalogue online, visit:
The Catalogue of Hope

Friday, April 27, 2007

Accepted to Loan Collection

Just received notification that "Empire" has been accepted into the Permanent Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of Canada. This exhibit travels across Canada to display the best work of PPOC members and promote professional photography across the country. Quite an honour.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Best in Class; Architecture

April 17, 2007
Winnipeg, MB

The 2007 National Image Competition of the Professional Photographers of Canada took place last week during the 2007 Annual Convention of the PPOC, in Winnipeg, MB.

Mike Guilbault, CPA, APPO,
a professional photographer from Barrie, Ontario, was awarded

First Place in the Architecture Class
for Professional Commercial Photography.

"EMPIRE"

Guilbault has been a professional photographer in Barrie for over 18 years and specializes in commercial, corporate and portrait photography. This photograph was taken in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The image was then digitally enhanced in PhotoShop to create a wholly new and unique image.

The competition features entries from across Canada in many different classes, including Commercial, Industrial, Corporate, Portrait and Wedding categories. Acceptance in the Salon signifies outstanding photography in the field and is limited to four submissions each year. Mike had two images accepted and exhibited in the National Imaging Salon, judged prior to the 2007 PPOC convention by a panel of Master Photographers from across the country.

For more information on the activities and services offered by the Professional Photographers of Canada, interested readers may contact the organization by visiting the PPOC web site at www.ppoc.com

Submitted by:
Brian Lee, HLM, MPA
National Exhibition Chair, PPO
lee.photog@rogers.com


For additional information, contact:

Mike Guilbault, CPA, APPO
125 Anne St. South, Barrie, ON L4N 7B6
T: (705) 722-4905
e-mail: mike@mgphotography.com
Website: www.mgphotography.com

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Thursday, April 19, 2007

New Website has launched

Well, it's not quite finished, but I decided to launch it anyway.... it's close enough. Same address as before, just updated, added to and trimmed down a little too. Pretty much all that's missing are some of the photo galleries. These will be added over the next week or two, so keep coming back and see what's new.

Let me know what you think (especially if you see any mistakes) and if there's anything you think I should add. I'd also like to get some feedback on the general look and feel of the site, especially from Windows users. Since I work on a Mac, it's sometimes hard to tell how things will look on a PC.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Canadian Accounting Software

In case you haven't heard... I am now an official reseller for MoneyWorks Accounting Software. Canadian accounting software for Mac computers on the OS-X platform (but it works on a PC too, if you really need it to). Being a dealer isn't new to me. I have, in the past, been the distributor and dealer for various products, all of which have been successful. Not one to let an opportunity pass by, I found the MoneyWorks software to be exceptional and believe in it enough to endorse it personally.

You can find more information, prices an comparisons on the new website: www.mgpacc.com, or by clicking on the link under my links list on the right.

Let me know what you think.

Mike