Posted in Events, Ryder Photo, Stuff, tagged "Ryder Photography", canada, contest, kids, ontario, photo, photography, prizes, sculpture, snow, snowman, waterdown on March 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The results from the Waterdown Snow Sculpture Contest are in!
GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Keiran Griffin of Waterdown with his medal bearing trio of Inukshuks and snow penguin.
RUNNER-UP – Samantha Appleman of Waterdown with her colourful Underwater Garden.
Congratulations to both Keiran and Samantha! They both win a great collection of prizes from our sponsors:
Thank you to [...]
Posted in Events, Ryder Photo, Stuff, tagged "Ryder Photography", canada, contest, kids, ontario, prizes, sculpture, snow, waterdown on February 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
When Boston Pizza in Oakville tweeted today they were having a Snow Sculpture Contest I thought let’s have one in Waterdown & Flamborough!
So here’s the scoop – last minute, but it’s for fun!
Build a snow sculpture of any kind, can be a snowman, a dinosaur, an igloo or whatever takes you like as long as [...]
Posted in Dog Photography, Ryder Photo, tagged "Ryder Photography", canada, dog, ontario, photo, photography, portrait, portraits, snow, waterdown, winter on January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Meet Cali. I was out photographing my young son sledding today and this energetic, powerful and fun loving doberman arrived with her owners. She was having such a good time tearing around in the snow I had to grab a shot. 4 feet off the ground, snow flying, Cali was loving it!
Posted in Ryder Photo, tagged "Ryder Photography", Burlington, christmas, family portraits, greetings, Hamilton, holiday, Oakville, waterdown on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The holidays are approaching quickly but it’s not too late to schedule a family portrait session just in time for the holidays. I have a couple of time slots still available over the next 3 weekends.
Deadline for ordering prints or greeting cards is Monday, December 7th.
For my availability or to book a session contact [...]
Posted in Events, Ryder Photo, tagged "Ryder Photography", Big Bike, Curves, fundraising, Heart & Stroke Foundation, kids, waterdown on May 27, 2009 | Comments Off
Last week the ladies from Curves Waterdown, and some of their significant others, climbed aboard the Heart & Stroke’s Big Bike to raise funds for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. The Big Bike which accommodates a team of 29 riders and one driver is a hoot to see peddle through your local town. [...]
Posted in Ryder Photo, Stuff, tagged "Ryder Photography", Burlington, fire, fire fighters, grass fire, Kerns Rd, ontario, photography, waterdown on April 18, 2009 | Comments Off
As I was heading for home today I saw smoke from a grass fire and a fire truck racing to the scene. I had just finished up shooting a wedding and was loaded with camera gear so of course I had to take the opportunity to take some shots. The fire apparantly started when an [...]
Posted in Stuff, tagged coffee, coffee house, ontario, Starbucks, waterdown on March 23, 2009 | Comments Off
Finally my prayers have been answered, Waterdown has its very own Starbucks! I’ve been tortured since the late fall watching it get constructed but it finally opened today. I had to visit it on the opening day but didn’t have a camera to take a pic. Oh, I guess I’ll have to [...]
Posted in The Ryders & Family, Thomas, tagged "Ryder Photography", bike, kids, ontario, spring, The Ryders & Family, Thomas, waterdown, wetlands on March 21, 2009 | Comments Off
Finally, Spring is here and not a moment too late. Living in Canada can take its toll during the winter. Sure, the first few big dumps of snow are fun, I even enjoy shoveling, and the bitterly cold weather can easily be bearable if you dress with layers. I find there are two things that [...]
Posted in Ryder Photo, Stuff, tagged chocolate, ontario, photography, waterdown on April 29, 2008 | Comments Off
While grabbing a cappuccino from the Jitter Bug Cafe the other day I noticed these wonderfully enticing handmade chocolates…Coco Chocolates made by Mari. Today I had the opportunity to visit Mari and shoot some of her chocolates. The first thing I realized is that Mari has an intense passion for chocolate and it really [...]
