Lucid Musings Photo

05/29/2026

It is so great when I have past clients that have moved away make the trip back to town specifically to use my services. Mary made the trip from Petrolia last week and it was both an honour and a great catch up during our lifestyle image session around the core of her hometown. So many changes in both of our lives since we last were together. One of them being she is now an author of a heart searching debut memoir, capturing the often-silent struggles of marriage, motherhood, family, and faith called Being Mary. If you haven't read it, search it out wherever you buy your books. ✌❤

05/26/2026

Always a blast with the crew!! Another classic update in the books. ✌❤

05/22/2026

End of day grounding in beauty👌 Hope everyone had a wonderful Thursday✌️♥️

05/20/2026

2 weeks from tomorrow, it is time for the annual tradition, LM and DCVI Prom. Excited to be a part for the 18th year running. I am also excited to be a part of Holy Name's graduation for year 5. As always, I am also offering limited private minis for not only DCVI grads, but St. Mikes, Holy Name, South Perth, Little Falls and other schools throughout the region. Both the 4th (DCVI) and 5th (St. Mike's) I have 1 space left only, A perfect gift and a memento for such a special time in every students life. Offering both 1/2 hour and 1 hour sessions and both individual and group "friends" sessions, so call or text me for all the details before it's too late✌❤

05/18/2026

Before you head out on this balmy, sweaty and wonderful holiday Monday, watch this!! Composed, played, created and filmed stop action all by Jaron Camp , Mid-Day Near Death Soiree is just the song you need to kick off Victoria Day!!

Mid-day Near-death Soirée by Jaron Camp---Mastered: Reuben GhoseJaron Camp: Vocals, Guitar, Bass & PercussionRachael Frankruyter: Mandolin & BG VocalsDavid B...

05/16/2026

From myself and Lucid Musings Photo , wishing everyone a wonderful long Victoria Day weekend✌❤
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BTW, it's going to feel over 30 both Sunday and Monday so polish those cars, crack out the cut offs, get those BBQ's roaring and make it a 2-4. This is what we have been waiting for💯

05/15/2026

Been a busy week with on-site headshots for 3 businesses, product shoots, vehicle shoots and portraits, but the last 24 hrs I have been able to get my hands dirty on my new space and help Cindy and John as we aim for the end zone. If you haven’t had a peak at the developments at 95 Queen. Getting closer one step and one day at a time. Hope to welcome you soon!!✌️♥️

PS, that colour in the back and on that there roller is Pashmina AF-100. In case you were wondering 🤣👌

05/11/2026

As a follow up to my anniversary post the other day and on the request of Livvy Bonnamie , I am sharing a select number of photos of my hours spent within Pripyat and the exclusion zone of Chernobyl. Before reactor #4 was encased in it's sarcophagus and long before the tragic events and senseless war of the last 4 years in the beautiful country of Ukraine. It was 40 years ago this April 26th the meltdown happened and 20 years ago, April 25th, that I visited the site. I was on my own, escorted there by 2 chain smoking men in a rusted out Lada that I had paid $150 to get me in. They left me in the city for over an hour to wander alone, only saying to "stay away from the moss". The only other people I crossed during that time, a BBC news crew doing a piece on it's anniversary. It was haunting, it was revelatory, it was eye opening, it was a day I will never forget. The ghosts of the largest industrial disaster of our time.

05/10/2026

To all the Mothers out there, thank you!
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I have chosen this picture I took in an underpass in Tbilisi Georgia for a reason on this day. An artists rendition of Kartlis Deda, the Mother of Georgia. A symbol of the endearing strength of a woman. A nurturer, a strong defender, a free spirit and a wise teacher. Someone who guides with love and defiant independent strength,. Her statue towering over the city itself in daily remembrance.
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To be a mother, a step-mother or an adoptive mother is all of these things and more. Today we celebrate you and all that you do.
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05/08/2026

Ok, I need your opinion and your help. Part of the renovations at my new storefront exposed the original plaster on the large 40’ x 12’ wall. There has been wainscoting adding on the bottom 4’ tastefully using the aged tongue and groove original wood ceiling, which we hope to leave in original condition. I love the old torn pieces of wallpaper and would like to retain its aged and somewhat beaten aesthetic. Should I leave it as is? If so, should I seal somehow? Is line washing a good option? If so, how do I incorporate the wallpaper? I would love opinions, experienced or not. Thank you so so much!!✌️♥️

05/07/2026

What a Long Strange Trip it's Been" Jerry Garcia 1970
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It was May 7th, 2006 when I became a fully registered business and decided to become a full time photographer, not just a "moonlighter" like I had been since 2003. I had just returned from a journey from Moscow to Sofia, Bulgaria, part of my first coordinated international project that took me to the contaminated soils near the Belarusian border and had me wandering around vacant Pripyat documenting the Chernobyl disaster 20 years on.
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I had only started shooting digital the year before, transitioning from my medium format Pentax to a Canon Rebel. The trip was a true revelation and a life changer. I decided I had to take the leap and go into business with both feet firmly planted. The gamble paid off. The next year, I opened my first storefront and signed onto some significant contracts that cemented I was going in the right direction. Over the next 20 years, it was and has been truly a rollercoaster ride. One with loads of fun (see picture), loads of memories, loads of stories, loads of stress, and loads of ups and downs. 2 decades that taught me resilience and determination.
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20 years that has shown me that every action truly has a reaction, that professionalism and customer service is truly alive and well. That being a steadfast believer in your own uniqueness and vision is not a path, but a lifestyle and being a supporter of your community and all it's possibilities in an age of distraction is something to strive to.
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Thank you for coming along for the ride!! 2026 is going to be Epic! See you at 95 Queen in June Get ready, it's time to get the band together again!! 🤣✌❤