Silken Photography By Design
About Silken Photography By Design
Photographer, Digital Designer & Retouchist-- Portraits, Fashion, Beauty, Boudoir, Scenery, with a little dabble of New Borns, Wedding & Dog Photography.
Silken Photography By Design Description
I named my business "Silken Photography by Design" because my name Silken is different and very unique and Photography by Design means to me that I combined the elements of design (lines, shapes, mass or size, texture, colour, form, space, value - lightness or darkness) into my photos. Plus by also being a Graphic Artist I am able to give my clients more than just photos for an even better experience with me.
Photography Fields:
- Portraits (engagements & couples, etc. )
- Fashion (artistic)
- Scenery (Canmore /Banff)
- Pets (mostly dogs)
*endeavour into Conceptual, Boudoir & Wedding Photography*
Check out my Behance for more of my Graphic Design work - https://www. behance.net/silkenirla15d0
My most recent photo sessions projects include:
- Edmonton Digital Arts College (formally known as Guru Edmonton Digital Arts College)
- MC College
- The Art Gallery of Alberta’s Cloud 9 Refinery Party
- Allied Beauty Association Hair and Makeup Show
- Each year I donate my talents in photography at an annual charity event for Dogs With Wings Assistance Dog Society.
Why I choose to shoot in RAW vs. JPEG. . .
RAW
PROS!
-“Uncooked” file – there is no contrast or sharpness or anything added to the image when it is taken: it is captured as-is. There is no image compression.
-Since it’s “uncooked” you have much more freedom & flexibility when editing the files, especially when adjusting the white balance temperature and /or exposure.
-If you made a mistake with white balance or exposure, it’s much easier to correct (however, this is not a get out of jail free card! It can’t completely fix an image, but it gives you much more hope than if it was a JPEG).
-Most pro photographers shoot in RAW for the ability to have more freedom when editing the photos.
CONS!
-The file WILL need to be processed further, even if to only change it to a JPEG file. RAW files end up as . CR2 (Canon) or . NRF (Nikon) so if you want to make prints from RAW files, you will first need to transfer into the universal file, . jpg
-Huge file size! Get ready to get more memory cards & have lots of hard drive space
-Since the files are larger, they can take longer to download & transfer
-You need to have software that can read & edit RAW files, so make sure to check your software compatibility with test files before making the jump. Lightroom & Photoshop are great programs that can most likely handle your RAW files, but just double check with your software version & camera files for compatibility before taking important photos in RAW.
JEPG
PROS!
-Smaller file size: saves space on memory cards & computer hard drives
-Faster loading times
-Universal file format
-A few settings are applied to the image when it is compressed into a . jpg file, so there’s no need to edit it if you want a very quick & easy file to work with
-Ready to print, no further need to process
CONS!
-Less freedom & flexibility if you want to edit your photos
-If you’re in-camera exposure isn’t perfect or near-perfect, there’s less ability to work with the file & salvage it
-Less creative control in post-processing
Long story short, shoot in RAW for important shoots that you want the ability to have full control over when editing the files. If you want to put your memory card straight into a printer or not have to worry about file compatibility & editing, then shoot in JPEG. JPEG is less maintenance, but less creative control than RAW.
Reviews
I haven't done many photos lately.. I want to change that in the upcoming Fall months! 🍂 But, I'm happy to announce I recently did a Boudoir Shoot (Curvy Edition) this past weekend! 👠 This is my second attempt at Boudoir, and I can honestly say it's become one of my favorite things to shoot! 💕👠 I'm all about body positivity and self love that I really love how this shoot came together! 💕👠 Here is your sneak peek of what's coming your way VERY soon! 💕👠 Stay tuned.
As Summer is coming to a close, it's almost time for Fall 🍂 I wanted to get ahead of schedule and plan some photoshoots! I'm offering a special promotion... I'll be posting a monthly schedule of my availability for you guys to choose a date for a shoot! 🍂 I can't wait for those leaves to fall 🍂🍂
I'm throwing it back to this gorgeous photoshoot 📸 as these 2 beautiful humans are getting married 💍 as they are having their Engagement Party this weekend! 💍❤ (these are not engagement photos- but they come pretty close) So happy for these two & hope they have the most spectacular life together! ❤❤ Can't wait for the wedding!! 💍❤ Lots of Love!! 😘😘 Kerri Davis
Do I have any FIERCE LADIES who would like some REAL photos like this video below 👇🏻done to show WE ARE WOMAN AND WE ARE BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Welcome to the new face of Souly Succulents! 🌵🌵 I am very proud to of have had the opportunity to create this logo for Caitlin Mungham-Bonaldo for her company in the works! 🌵🌵 If you love succulents as much as she does, please go check out her Instagram 🌵🌵 - https://www.instagram.com/souly_succulent s/
If you were thinking that some of the poses in that photoshoot resembled some movie posters, you were right! That's why I know it's been a long time coming... but here are some movie inspired posters & one embarrassing family photo <3 Enjoy!
Model : Kerri Davis Photoshop Editing : Silken Irlam Photos by : Silken Photography by Design
This shoot was so fun to do!!
It started as couple photos then became the zoo of animals they call their pets to do some family photos.
Enjoy!
... Model : Kerri Davis Photography : Silken Photography by Design
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I can't thank you enough for all the love and support you all have given me in the past few years!! In honour of getting 100 likes on my Facebook Photography Page - I've decided to give Silken Photography by Design a facelift <3 Enjoy the new colour! <3 <3
This was my first attempt at Boudoir Photography... I can honestly say I had a lot of fun doing this shoot :)
I feel boudoir isn't just about an excuse to wear sexy lingerie but it's to make women feel empowered and beautiful in their own skin no matter there shape or size or the size of their boobs or butt - Woman need to feel beautiful in every-way possible.
WARNING : Some photos may contain nudity ;)
... I provided some B&W photo options.
Enjoy!
Model : Louise Brunker Makeup by : Silken Irlam Photos by : Silken Photography by Design
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Happy Thursday!! Here's a sneak peek of my first ever Boudoir Session <3 <3 Photos Coming Tomorrow <3
Model : Louise Brunker Make-up by : Silken Irlam Photos by : Silken Photography by Design
Blogger at Young YEG Makayla wanted photos not only for her personal liking but to also give Young YEG a whole new facelift!
If you haven't heard of Young YEG you must of been living under a rock ;)
Go check it out for endless highlights of the community, inspirational people within the community, and providing motivational strategies for achieving goals.
... Enjoy!
Model & Blogger : Makayla Ashley Higham
Make-up & Hair : Silken Irlam
Photographer : Silken Photography by Design
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Happy Saturday Everyone! Here is a sneak peek of what's coming your way Thursday Afternoon <3 :)
Here is my first attempt at New Born Photography <3 Really glad how these photos turned out!
Newly Wed's Alison & Glen were expecting a beautiful baby girl, it was even more special that the little Marvellous Mila was kicking around at the wedding as she was in the wedding dress at the moment of "I Do"
Alison Meisner ... Glen Norman Scaletta Meisner
Photographer : Silken Irlam | Silken Photography by Design
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Happy Monday Everyone! Here is a sneak peek of my first attempt at New Born Photography <3 I did this shoot last week, but finishing up some more photos on Sunday. So happy how these photos turned out! This album is coming your way next Monday! :) <3