Tips For A Successful Destination Wedding
Couples have different dreams about their wedding plans. Most organize local arrangements, however, some think of a destination wedding. Choice of location varies for couples depending on their interest and passion. It’s usually a costly decision but it can definitely be worth it. If do you decide to go through with a destination wedding then …
Interesting Places to Take a Portrait
When taking a unique photo for your social media feed or portrait portfolio, it’s great to find interesting places that will inspire others. It’s easy to snap that selfie in your house with lighting all around you, but there is something about natural light with a unique background that makes people want to dive into …
A Mini Guide for Profile Headshots
*Article written by Matthew Brown of HelloBonsai.com Remember the 90s? Lava lamps, CD Walkmans and animal print fabrics probably spring to mind. Profile headshots, on the other hand, likely don’t. As website-use and social media for business marketing become the norm, so does the necessity for high-quality, modern and attractive online platform headshots. Gone are …
7 Creative Wedding Ideas
Weddings are meant to be one of the most magical events of your life. But with so much to organize and prepare, you just might not have enough creative juices left to make things exciting for your guests. Good thing is, we have a list of creative wedding ideas that can help you have a …
Family Photography in Guelph
Looking for a family photographer in Guelph to get some fresh photos done? At Trina Koster Photography we love to do family photoshoots. Whether you want the portrait session done in our Guelph studio or would like to do an outdoor photoshoot it’s up to you. We’ve been photographing families for many years and know …
Guelph Arboretum Wedding
The Guelph Arboretum is easily one of our favourite places to photograph in Guelph. Having a wedding at the Guelph Arboretum is an amazing choice because of the broad palette of colours and backdrops for photos no matter what season it is. You can see some of our photos from a wedding at the Arboretum …
Creative Photography Gift Certificates For The Holidays
This holiday season buy your friends or family something that will bring joy and value to their life with a Trina Koster Photography gift card. Has your mom always wanted a family portrait? Perhaps your nephew just got a new camera and could use some photography lessons to make the most out of it. We …
Elora Mill Wedding
Since the Elora Mill reopened this summer we were very excited that we got to shoot some weddings there. We’ve included photos at the end of this post from a wedding we captured there in August. Here’s what we have to say about our experience at the Elora Mill. It’s a beautiful place to have …
How To Get the Most Out of Your Wedding Photographer
When hiring a wedding photographer for your big day there are likely some important shots you have in mind. Of course you want the important moments like walking down the aisle and the kiss, but there are a lot more things that you can have your photographer capture at a wedding. If you want to …
9 Business Headshot Tips to Look Your Best
Business headshots are a great way to make yourself look more professional in your career. Hiring a headshot photographer to come to your workplace or photograph you in their studio can give you an edge in the business world if the shots are done right. There are times when people get their headshot done without …
5 Ways to Look More Photogenic in Portraits
Ever had your picture taken and weren’t very happy with the way you looked? This is very common, but it’s probably because you weren’t sure how to present yourself in the photograph. There are a number of subtle things that people do to look their best in photos that you may not be aware of. …
5 Tips on What to Wear for Fall Family Portraits
It’s nearly that time again! Time to start off the year with some new family portraits while the leaves of Fall start to show their true colours. Though the season makes a beautiful backdrop, picking the outfits to wear for family photos can be a little stressful. No worries, these 5 tips should help you …
11 Reasons to Have an Outdoor Wedding
Congratulations to all you engaged couples! We’re sure you can’t wait to walk down the aisle and marry the love of your life. This article is for those of you that have possibly chosen your wedding dress and come up with a guest list, but you still aren’t sure where you want the marriage ceremony …
Gorgeous Ways to Display Your Favourite Travel Photos
Once you get back from your trip and the jet lag wears off, you will start thinking about all the beautiful pictures that you took. Just because your dream vacation has ended does not mean that you have to stop seeing the magic of travel. Amazing pictures of your life’s best moments shouldn’t just stay …
8 Last Minute Wedding Details That Will Transform Your Big Day
You’ve booked your dream venue, found your wedding rings and your perfect dress is the perfect fit. The catering is under control, you’ve chosen your flowers and you’ve booked a great wedding photographer. Now that the main aspects of your wedding have been organized, you can breathe a sigh of relief – and start focusing …
5 Interesting Places To Take Photos In Ontario
With summer around the corner I’m sure a lot of you can’t wait to go and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. We’ve put together 5 spots in Ontario for you to go and take some great photos and take in the beautiful scenery. Scarborough Bluffs The Scarborough Bluffs are a relaxing and stunning place to take …
7 Reasons To Invest In A Professional Photographer For Your Wedding
Getting engaged and planning your wedding can be an exciting time in your life, but also expensive. According to a study, the average Canadian wedding costs $31,110 including a honeymoon. That’s a significant amount of money to be spending, and even if you aren’t spending close to that much for your own wedding, you’ll realize …
Headshots With Noelle
Noelle O’Brien has been a photographer on Trina’s team for 14 years and especially loves doing headshots. Noelle’s calm presence and warmth puts her clients at ease, allowing for the most expressive and genuine photographs to be made. Noelle’s take on doing headshots for her clients: “Being able to creatively work one on one with …
2018 Wedding Photography Pricing Special
At the studio, we know its a popular time for couples to get engaged, so congratulations to all of the newly engaged couples of 2018! To celebrate the start of 2018, we have a special on for wedding packages booked this year. Get $100 off any wedding booked with Noelle, Jeannine, or Brynley for 2018 …
Photography Beginners Crash Course on Jan 27, 2018
On Saturday, January 27th we are having a photography workshop for photographers who are looking to become better with their camera. The workshop is ideal for people who want to understand aperture and shutter speed better and shoot in manual mode. What you will learn: How to have manual control over your camera and not …
5 Common Wedding Photography Mistakes
If you’re a wedding photographer just starting out there are some common mistakes that you should avoid making so that your clients’ wedding pictures come out beautiful and meet their expectations. We’ve come up with five common mistakes that wedding photographers make when they first start out. Five common wedding photography mistakes: 1) Not having …
Photo Cuba 2018 is Sold Out!
Photo Cuba Workshop 2018 is now sold out! Our 2018 trip will be running from February 14th to February 21st, taking participants to Santiago de Cuba for a creative photography tour. Through the art of photography, we’ll teach you how to connect with the incredibly warm, open, and photogenic people of Cuba and give you …
Holiday Gift Sale On Saturday, December 9th (1 Day only)
On Saturday, December 9th between 11am-5pm we are having a holiday gift sale at our Guelph studio. This holiday gift sale will include: TKP portrait and photography workshop certificates Creative clay pottery and mixed media by Goldie Sherman Hand screen printed, naturally dyed textiles by Tania Love High-quality, exotic organic teas from around the world …
Product Photography for Zhena’s Tea
This week we had the pleasure of doing product photography for Zhena’s Tea. They sent us a range of different teas to try and photograph, all of which smelt incredible and tasted delicious. Trina is a huge fan of herbal tea so this photoshoot and taste testing was like a dream job for her! All …
Getting Great Dating Profile Pictures
Choosing the right pictures for your dating profile is an important decision because the photos reflect what you want to say about yourself. Many times people aren’t happy with the photos they have of themselves, or they don’t have any recent photos. You could wait for an upcoming event where someone might take a good …
27th Annual Guelph Studio Tour
This weekend is the 27th Annual Guelph Studio Tour, beginning today and ending on Sunday the 15th. Our friend and artist Goldie Sherman is using our studio space at 54 Preston Street to showcase her artwork this weekend. The studio tour runs Friday: 7-9pm, Saturday: 10-6pm, and Sunday: 11-5pm. To celebrate the first day of …
Meet our Photographers: Brynley Ninaber
All of our photographers are very skilled in making people look beautiful in their images. Brynley is certainly no exception! Brynley Ninaber started with the studio as a high school intern and was able to learn the ins and outs of the business very quickly, as well as shadow Trina to learn the fine art …
How Team Photos Benefit Your Business
Team photos are beneficial to your business for a few reasons. First, team photos develop trust between potential customers and your business. Customers like to know who they will have working for them before deciding to invest in your business’s services. Having a professional portrait of all your employees will create a strong first …
Fall Family Portraits With Noelle O’Brien
Fall is less than 2 weeks away which means the gradual end to warm weather. Look on the plus side though, fall is a great time to capture family portraits. With the nice cool weather and gorgeous colours, we can create beautiful images. Noelle O’Brien, a photographer with Trina Koster Photography says: “As a parent, …
Makeup Artist and Master Stylist: Jon Dobbie
If anyone is looking to get their makeup done professionally for an upcoming wedding or portrait, there is an amazing makeup artist in Guelph named Jon Dobbie. Jon works at Valentini’s Hair Salon in Guelph and we’ve trusted him for doing makeup on many of our past clients for weddings and photoshoots. Jon understands that …
Headshots After Labour Day
The end of Labour Day means lots of people have to go back to work and school. The good news is that it’s a great time to do a new headshot photo. Whether its for your social media accounts, your website, or business cards, the end of summer is when your skin will be glowing …
Sale on Photo Cuba Workshop Almost Over
Get away from the cold this February 14th to 21st and travel to Santiago De Cuba for our Photo Cuba Workshop. There are now just 7 spots left on the trip, and the sale on the travel package is going to be gone any day now. The travel package is on sale for $969 ($200 …
Instructional Presentation on Pet Photography – Halton Hills Camera Club – October 4th
Trina was asked to speak at Halton Hills Camera Club in Georgetown on on October 4th at 7:00pm. She will talk about pet photography, Focus on Nature, and our Photo Cuba Workshop. The speech is going to be 90 minutes, with the first half focused solely on pet photography. Trina will go into detail about …
Pet Portraits in the Summer
If you’ve just brought a new furry friend into your family, summer is the perfect time to get some pet portraits done. Whether its an old dog or just a puppy, you’ll want to have photos of your pet that you can cherish for years to come. Summer is a great time for pet portraits …
Cuba Photography Workshop Sale for Winter 2018
We know the sun’s still shining and the weather is nice here, but it’s never too early to start planning your trip away from the coldness of the Canadian winter. Enjoy some hot weather and fun in the sun by getting away to the beautiful province of Santiago De Cuba this winter for our Photo …
Author Photography
Congratulations to Marion Reidel for getting her book We Drank Wine: And Other Stories published last month. We just ordered our copy of it and can’t wait to read it! We Drank Wine: And Other Stories is a comedy about four women who face life’s challenges and fight to keep shame at bay. Parenting issues in …
Headshot Photography at Our Guelph Studio
Summer is the perfect time of the year for headshot photography. Your skin has a better glow to it, gardens are in bloom, and people generally look better in the summer. Whether you’re looking for outdoor headshot photography, studio headshot photography, or indoor natural light headshots, our Guelph studio has perfect areas for all 3 …
Wedding at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
This was a very creative wedding which made it a lot of fun to shoot. Snow and Greg celebrated their wedding at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, which is a small and intimate venue with some nice backdrops for photos. We enjoy this image because it is a candid shot of the moment when confetti fell …
Wedding Venues in Guelph, Ontario – The Ultimate List
Choosing wedding venues in Guelph to get married at or hold your reception at can be tricky when you don’t know all of your options. We’ve come up with a comprehensive list of Guelph wedding venues, all of which we’ve photographed at and included images. To see more of our wedding photos and pricing info, …
5 Things To Consider When Planning Your Wedding Photography
Wedding planning can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. Lots of details should be considered, from the colour of napkins to the music being played and the food that is being served. The photos from your wedding will be your best memories of a very special day in your life, so its …
Portraits at Lake Huron
This portrait was taken at the Grand Bend Beach connecting to Lake Huron. Trina loves this location because the lake is so large it looks like an ocean, it has beautiful light, is right on the water, and there’s usually a breeze blowing through people’s hair. See more of our portraits. It’s a very flattering …
Company Headshots at Your Location
This staff portrait was taken at BDO Canada in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. BDO Canada provides assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services to clients in Canada. It was a pleasure to do a photo shoot at the BDO building because it has a really interesting architecture and it provided plenty of different areas to take photos. Company …
Tatiana Banquet Hall Wedding
This photo was just recently taken at the Tatiana Banquet Hall in North York, Ontario for a Russian wedding. The venue has an elegant interior design to it which makes for some unique wedding photos. We love capturing candid moments of people having fun at weddings. When people are having fun and letting loose it …
Three Best Rated Wedding Photographers Guelph
Thanks to Three Best Rated for choosing us as one of their 3 best rated wedding photographers in Guelph. We’ve been doing wedding photography in and around the Guelph area for more than 20 years and still love doing it. To see more, visit our wedding photography galleries or check out our wedding photography prices. …
Why Contractors Need Headshots
Headshots can be very beneficial to your business if you are contractor doing work like plumbing, landscaping, roofing, or construction. You can see some of the headshots we’ve done here. People want to put a face to a name, so having an updated photo of yourself and your employees on your website will be likely …
Millcroft Inn Wedding Photography
One of our favourite places to shoot weddings in Ontario is at the Millcroft Inn. Located in the hills of Caledon in Alton, this venue has got almost everything you are looking for when it comes to relaxing and getting great pictures. With tons of experience being Millcroft Inn wedding photographers, we’ve captured many stunning …
Langdon Hall Wedding Photography Review
Langdon Hall of Cambridge, Ontario is a stunning place for wedding photography. We’re delighted every time we shoot a wedding there. Beautiful no matter what season, when you enter through the gate and drive through the pine forest, it doesn’t feel like you’re in Cambridge anymore, it’s almost like you’re in your own world. To get …
Actor Headshots
If you are an actor and trying to build a reputation for yourself, having a proper headshot taken is a must. It can be tough to compete with thousands of other actors in a city when you don’t stand out from the crowd. As an actor, headshots should be an investment in your future, which …
How Professional Headshots Help You Land Your Dream Job
Finding a professional headshot photographer can greatly improve your chances of finding your dream job. The first thing people see when they view your business profile is your headshot. Having a high-quality headshot portrait makes you appear professional and gives employers a strong first impression of you. For reference, see some our professional headshots. If …
Cookbook Photography
Who doesn’t love a homecooked Italian meal?! Here in Guelph we are lucky enough to have Natalina Bombino Campagnolo, a local chef and instructor, specializing in Italian food: http://italiancookingschoolguelph.com/ When Natalina contacted the studio to help her create some images for her new cookbook, we were thrilled! Noelle O’Brien spent a few hours at Natalina’s …
Corporate Headshots Guelph
When you’re a busy professional it can seem like a burden to get corporate headshots taken. If you are unhappy with the time it takes or you dislike being photographed, you may not get around to doing it. Corporate headshots are one of our specialties. We’ve photographed hundreds of corporate employees at our studio and …
Musician Photography
At Trina Koster Photography, we have had the pleasure of working with many talented musicians here in our studio. The beauty of two artists working together on a photoshoot, is that it is a very creative experience, which results in unique and expressive images. The photo above is from a 2016 shoot with Andrew McPherson, …
Pet Photography Tips – PART 1
Pet photography is getting even more popular now that everyone has cameras on their phones. If you love your pet it’s likely that you’ve got tons of pictures of them on your phone. Capturing your pet’s quirky or majestic personality on camera can give you special memories of them to cherish forever. The common problems when …
Top 5 Photos Every Wedding Photographer Should Take
If you are new to wedding photography or are interested in becoming a wedding photographer in the future, you need to know the most important moments to capture. Although there are way more than five important moments you should capture at the wedding, these are the ones you should focus on the most. To see …
Professional Headshot Tips
Headshots are a challenge to get right. There are many factors that come into play when taking the perfect headshot and it is important that you know what you are doing before deciding to become a professional headshot photographer. How your headshot looks can have a huge impact on your chance of finding a job, so …
Deborah Lascelles | Alternative Business Portrait
These alternative business portraits are for Guelph Real Estate Agent Deborah Lascelles for her newest marketing campaign with The Letter M Marketing. This amazing lighting was a mixture of perfect end of the day natural light combined with the use of my elinchrom.