Well I am back. Or I am really going to try to be. And I am not going to bombard you with excuses and apologies…I am just going to share some of my favourite images from over the last year (or two) in which I was “too busy” to blog.
I can also share with you the new and improved websites:
and the most recent addition to my online presence… http://weddings.jduttonphoto.com
Please check them out if you haven’t already! I would love to know what you think!
Jess
I know why I haven’t been keeping on top of things lately…but you don’t, and it’s not fair to keep you in the dark any longer.
Here it is…my excuse for the lack of posts, updates, facebook attention, etc…
I HAVE OPENED A NEW STUDIO!!!
That’s right. As of last year I opened the doors to my brand new studio located in the heart of downtown Toronto. It has been a lot of hard work, and a lot of sweat (thanks Tim and Stu for your part in that), and I couldn’t be more proud of myself and of my cozy little studio space!
But it is not all good news. It meant that a lot of time that I was spending on the blog and Facebook, is now being spent on my commute and taking care of an office away from home.
I will hopefully be catching up on some posts now, but on the other hand I am secretly wishing I will be far too busy with new clients and work that I won’t have time 
Anyway… I sincerely thank all of you for the support over the last year and some…embarrassing to say the least. And welcome to the new home of Jessicah Dutton Photography and Button Photos
First off, I have to say, that this next set of photos was probably the highlight of a really fantastic summer! Don’t get me wrong — the weddings were amazing, the trips out east were incredible, and the portraits I got to shoot this summer have been among my best…but this…this was totally different.
I was commissioned to shoot some promo material for the Toronto Music Camp run by the Elite Music Academy. Specifically, I was taking photos of the bands created during the one week Rock Camp program, and then the live performances that they put on at the end of the week.
It sounds like a fun gig right? Well it was hilarious and so much fun, and a great way to spend some summer afternoons! And these kids (though I hate to use the word “kids”) are so incredibly talented — they are truly an inspiration! I hope that they enjoyed the photography experience as much as I did.
I wish I could post all of their photos…
and some random detail shots…
If you are interested in reading more about the summer camp programs please check out the links above.
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This is Iona! She is my husband’s cousin’s daughter — which makes us family! She is absolutely precious. These photos were taken almost 2 months ago, when she was only 2 months old, so I can only imagine how much she has changed! What a cutie. I can’t wait to see her again.
A few weeks back I had the opportunity to photograph the amazing and talented Canadian musician, Tara Maclean. I feel very lucky to do be able to do what I do, because of the people I get to meet and photograph.
Tara is an absolute joy to be around. She is inspired and inspiring — and I can’t wait to work with her again!
So another VERY LATE post…I am trying to catch up I promise.
My husband, Tim, was speaking at a conference (CASA) and we were lucky enough to get me some really great (super cheap) deals on flights to Amsterdam! YAY last minute! It was an amazing little city and we had a great time. There is so much to do and see, but just walking up and down the many little streets and bridges over canals was enough to make me want to go back.
Oh and I have to say that the coffee in Amsterdam is amazing! They really know how to make an espresso!
(this was our amazing hotel room! it was hard to leave.)
This is Jessica, Paul, and Sam (the little guy!). We had such a fun afternoon — I can’t think of a better studio then the local park! What a great time and what a fabulous setting. Sam is such a cutie, so full of expressions — I wish I could post all of his photographs.
Jessica set up this shoot as a gift for Paul for Father’s Day, so I want to send him a special Happy Father’s Day! (OK so I am very late on this post - but better late then never!)
After much delay I finally got around to photographing my favorite subject — my nephew Oliver! Somewhere along the way I hit a busy spell and wasn’t keeping up with my bi-monthly installments. Then all the sudden — he has teeth! and the hair! and he is literally steps away from walking! The time is going by so quickly. Here is a day in the life of Oliver.
(ok so on a typical day he doesn’t sit on the cold tiles in his diaper and boots, but he certainly does scream for more food!)
Hopefully without sounding ultra cheezy, I will say this — I love love.
This is Matthew and Rachal. They are toughing out a long distance relationship at the moment (Rachal in Alberta - Matthew in Massachusetts) and happened to meet up right here in Toronto. Lucky for me, because I finally got to meet this fantastic woman, got to spend some time with a good friend, and got to photograph them together!
Sorry about the wind Rachal — I didn’t really ask for it but it seems that the forces-that-be wanted the wind in your face after all! Looks amazing! (Next time bring on the rain!)
