Blue Magic Photography

My name is Vala Grenier.  I've been shooting since about 8 years old, professionally since 1989.  I do all sorts of portraits, model portfolios etc.  I like to play in Photoshop, since I closed my darkroom.  Lately I've been playing with rim lighting and people emerging from darkness.  I'm fond of black and white and the sabattier effect (see Manray).
I will do nude and erotica.  I don't drive, so I prefer people to come to my studio.  I have a garden that is suitable for (discrete) photography in warm seasons.

I'm still doing selected TFCD/P if you have an interesting look/concept.  My rates for paying customers are (still) very reasonable.  I charge $75 to $200 for a shoot.  Think $100 per hour/~10 edited images on CD/1 print.  This includes full use of costumes/props/jewelry etc.

My website is www.bluemagicphotography.ca.  I have a Blue Magic Photography page on Facebook.  My email address is vala@bluemagicphotography.ca

I have a portfolio on http://www.istockphoto.com/valagrenier , a link that does not always work.  Some of the images in this portfolio are available there, esp some of the lovely Madelaine.

I am allergic to fragrances, so if you come to my studio, PLEASE do not wear perfume or heavily scented products.
If you are allergic to cats let me know in advance.  I keep the felines out of the studio (unless they volunteer to be props), but we do have 4, so I may need to do a bit of extra cleaning:)

I'm using a photo of Madelaine (see more in "Fun with Fruit") for my new avatar.  She isn't on MM...yet...

Click here and it MIGHT take you to a photo of me...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 … 1178211988

"Open Photo" 2008 and 2009 juried photography exhibit VAAA(Visual Arts Assoc of Alberta).

"Diversity" 2008 and 2009 juried membership exhibit VAAA.

The Works 2008 and 2009 Gallery print sale.

Exposure Festival, 2009, Edmonton, AB.

MM people I've worked with:
   
Models
    Danica May MM#1204665
    Cherry Bonbon MM#149380
    xxJessicaxx MM#1334057
    xKitten Kaboodlex MM#1309507
    Odysseus MM#883125
    Bixi Bite MM#813789
    Lucy Deluxe MM#612193
    Rae of Sunshine MM#822459
    Kerri Miller MM#859477
    Klara Jo MM#802469   
    Mistycal MM#358428
    Beatrix Mae MM#512833
    Manda Lee MM#806950
    Summer Breath MM#582232
    Lee Savage MM#691363
    Carmyn MM#882054
    Gritzo MM# 270200
    Crystal Bleud MM#738251
    Artimus Twitch MM#369027
    Jypsii MM#420576

MM photographers (short list:)
    Froghaven MM#652212

Makeup Artists
     LitaQuin MM#1230488
     Jenelle MM#1040087
     Carmyn (of Inbalance) MM# 882054
     Flawless Finish MM#557251
     Artimus Twitch  MM#369027