Toronto & Winnipeg-warm & welcoming.

Wow after a rough start in Toronto the rest of the evening was great! People were amazing and so supportive. Off to Winnipeg it was, touched down and felt the warmth of the photography community immediately. With a core group of photographers taking Davide Greene and myself out for dinner and drinks both nights all I can say is thank you so much! You have no idea what a great time we have had. Hundreds of emails, facebook messages and phone calls in support of the tour. We landed in Calgary a few hours ago and I finally got to talk to my family! By far the best part of my week! Now it's off to bed as we have a big day ahead of us. I'll leave you with some powerful words to think about.

"Opinions mean nothing if the truth isn't a popularity contest."

The images below are all from our Winnipeg trip. Davide getting money from a late arrival, two participants which were great at modeling for us, a happy couple who introduced themselves to me (had a great chat with them) as well as our view from the hotel....thanks Winnipeg!

Craft Your Success Montreal

Well we finally got here. Our flight from Halifax got cancelled an then they only had room for David Jay and I on the flight in the evening. So Davide Greene was left behind for the night as DJ and I took a flight from Halifax to Ottawa, Ottawa to Toronto and then finally Toronto to Montreal. West Jet lost our two big speakers as well. Oh and then as we get to the hotel we found out they gave up our room....thanks Quality Inn Downtown! It only about 1:30 am and we haven't slept in what feels like days :) Hey that's now in the past and the seminar day is here! I took out everyone to do a live photoshoot and they were great! The group was super friendly and very welcoming. Special thanks to Vick of http://www.prizmaproductions.com/ for all the great photos of the interior of the W Hotel and of me :) Thanks Vick!

Craft Your Success Halifax

WOW, what a great time Davide Greene, David Jay and myself all arrived safe in Halifax. The people on the east coast are fantastic. Everyone treated us like royalty. I didn't get my king crab meal but that's ok because I'll be sure to make a trip out here again soon. Thanks Halifax your all amazing people! A special thanks to Cindy and Darren who are getting married in 13 day and took the time out of their day to model for us!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much guys and please email so photos from your wedding day!

What not to do as a wedding photographer!

What can I say but you'll never find me doing this at a wedding or dressing this way either!

Canadian Tour - Featuring Michael Anderson & Davide Greene

Hey Everyone;

I'm so excited to finally announce that we are going across Canada! This is going to be the biggest and best tour in Canadian history. Don't miss out at your chance to learn from some of the best in the photography industry. Our website and online sales will be posted soon.

The "Craft Your Success" Canadian Seminar
Featured Davide Greene and Michael Anderson.

The “Craft Your Success Tour” that launches Sept. 14,2008 is the largest and first ever seminar tour in Canadian history, reaching photographers in each 7 major city centers across Canada.

Itinerary:

Halifax: Sept.14/08

Montreal: Sept. 16/08

Ottawa: Sept. 19/08

Toronto: Sept. 21/08

Winnipeg: Sept. 23/08

Calgary: Sept. 25/08

Vancouver: Sept. 28/08

Another Fantastic Book

The other day I started to read the second book by amazing author and personal life coach Robin Sharma. If you get a chance pick up the first book and once your hooked I'm sure you're going to want to read the next.

Best Wedding Video Ever!`

Fantastic rock star photographer Corey McNabb posted this great video that two of his clients had created. Check it out. It's one of the best I've seen.


Wedding Video Crazy in Love Lip Dub from Jonathan Watters on Vimeo.

Famous Failures

Today stunning photographer Dane Sanders posted this fantastic video...love it! Thanks Dane. I truly believe this video. I'm always telling people, if you don't fail, your not living and you can't grow as a person. The most successful people in this world are people who have failed the most. The only thing I'd change is the word "fail", it sounds so negative. I don't believe in failure just "results". Not all of them are positive as first but if thought about all results end up becoming positive as they in turn shape who we are and what we will become. Food for thought so please check out this video.

The Four F's

The other day I mentioned that I wanted to share with you some things I've learn't over the years that have made me who I am as a family man and business man. I read this great book called the Greatness Guide. In it the author Robin Sharma talks about the four f's. I can relate to this in every way. These are four of the steps that I truly believe will help "guide someone to greatness". The first f is for Fear....fear is what I really believe stops everyone from gaining greatness in life. Control it and the skies the limit. The next is Failure...everyone fails in some sort of way. I personally don't believe in failure, just results. Now the results may not be the ones I'm looking for but with every result is a lesson. With every lesson comes a learning experience. Don't fear failure, learn from it and thank it for teaching you. The third f is Forgetting...this is a big one. How many of us have gone to a workshop or had a real deep conversation with someone and once it's over your ready to chance the world. Only to see in a few days or weeks that we are back to our old ways and feel rejected before we get started. Take realistic steps each day to ensure your on the track you want to be on. Then remind yourself everyday what you want and keep it fresh in your mind. The final f is for Faith...as Bon Jovi once said "keep the faith". Faith and the belief in yourself will take you much future then you could ever expect. I look back over the years and I've been blessed to have a lot of great very supportive people in my life. But not that long ago I said I wanted to open a business. Well let's just say I had a few people tell me I wasn't playing with a full deck of cards. Now a few years later my business has sky rocketed and I'm meeting all kinds of amazing people. All this to say that once you believe in yourself, over come fear of failure and don't forget what's important to you, your one step closure to person wealth and success. All the best. Mike

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHLpRxAmCrw


I saw this video and thought that maybe with all the pressures on young man and women today that this video maybe refreshing to see that now one on this great planet of ours is perfect. Not even the onejavascript:void(0)
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The Power With In

Hey everyone I though I'd do something a little different today. I'm going to share with you my experience after speaking at a local seminar. For everyone that knows me, this won't be a surprise but for those that are new to my blog or have never met me you are going to find out something new about me and I really hope you can learn something to use in your personal life. I'm I huge fan and follower of leadership coaches like Anthony Robbins and Robin Sharma. Recently I was asked to speak at a seminar in front of the Professional Photographers of Canada Eastern Location group. During the 3+ hours they generously allotted for me I took the time to share with this great group of photographers my personal beliefs on why I feel I've been so blessed in personal and business life. The seminar organizer asked that I speak on how I've been able to organize a very successful business well maintaining a wonderful personal life full of freedom and happiness. I took this task into two parts. First, how and why I've been able to gain personal wealth and secondly how to gain freedom in your business. I really think that both go hand in hand. Unfortunately I think that most people don't take time for themselves to gain what leaderships coaches call person wealth. When I started my company I did what I think a lot of use tend not to do. I made sure I covered what I believe to be the basic fundamentals traits to instant success. I'd like to share them with you now. So over the next few days I'm going to post some of what I've learnt over the years and what I truly believe has lead me to not only become a better father and family man but also as a successful business man.

Friends of the Ottawa Hospice Charity Event

Me again, I'm so excited! I've just been asked to be the event photographer for "Girls Night Out". This great event is to support the Friends of the Ottawa Hospice. The night will take place on June 11th, 2008 and will include a live auction, music, dinner and comedic relief by stand up comedian Deborah Kimmitt. If you are interested in attending of donating please contact the Friends of the Ottawa Hospice at http://www.friendsofhospiceottawa.ca

Cheers and all the best!

C.H.E.O Foundation Charity Event

Hello Everyone;

I've just partnered with the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. What I've set up is a Pictage event (my online print company) were I'm going to host everyones great photos. I'm hoping for everyone to donate some images that they feel could be sold through this account with all the money going to this great charity. 100% of the money made is going to go directly to the Children's Hospital. I'm also hoping that everyone (even if you can't donate an image) will post the below link on their website, blog or send an email so we can generate a lot of money for this great cause. If anyone has any questions please send me an email. Thanks so much for all your continued support! If your interested in donating any images please email the file to the below email addresses. Feel free to check out this link weekly for new images and your chance to own one of these great prints. Thanks

http://www.pictage.com/440075

info@michaelandersonphotography
mike-heather@rogers.com

Professional Photographers of Canada

Recently I was asked to speak at the Professional Photographers of Canada seminar. This seminar will take place on March 31st, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I will be speaking about my Digital Workflow using Pictage, Showit, Lightroom and Photoshop. I've got some great sponsors like David Jay (Showit) and Pictage that I'd like to thank for their generosity. If you're interested in attending please send me an email and I'd be glad to tell you more.

Cheers

Michael Anderson

info@michaelandersonphotography.ca

This is what clients recieve as part of their wedding services.

Hamming It Up For The Camera.

Allot of children tend to shy away from the camera but not this one. This little girl loved having her picture taken. It was great, I just sat back and watched her go! She was even posing for me once she saw I was taking her picture. Then got upset when I turned the camera on her mom and dad and not her.

True Inspiration...the Lee Thomas Story

Today I came across this video of a Detroit reported Lee Thomas a African American man who was diagnosed with vitiligo, a condition that robs the skin of its pigment. Watch this video and you'll soon see why I called this blog posting, True Inspiration...the Lee Thomas Story.

http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/video.php?id=1932

The Newest Rabishaw Is Almost Here

The other day I had the chance to photograph the Rabishaw family. What a great evening! I can`t wait till their little one arrives and I get to go back to shot them again.

We`re on Facebook

It`s official, we joined facebook! Once again thanks to all our fans for showing all your love and support to us. Come check us out and join our chats. Click here to see some of our recent photos and up to date information on whats going on with Michael Anderson Photography!

I`m a new man....

well maybe not a new man but at least I`ve got a new back! Yesterday I finally got my long awaited spinal surgery. I must say my doctor , Dr. E. Wai is a amazing person. Not only can I feel my left leg and toes again but I have very minor pain as of now. Thank you so much to the staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, your all amazing!