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It has always been my life's dream to write a blog so I could share my inner most thoughts... Ya OK not really. It's just random stuff that I find interesting or amusing, well hopefully amusing. The day to day goings on in one of the oldest photo studios in the Ottawa area, well maybe the planet. They tell me photographers are in business on average about eighteen months before they pack it in and get a real job. Well this one is run by a cynical dyslexic that has somehow made a go of it for over forty years. Yes that surprises me too.

Robin Spencer

Jul 18
1 min

Carleton University Faculty of Science

We recently did grad photos for a Carleton University student. Noticing on our website that we didn't have the Carleton University...

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Robin Spencer

Apr 7, 2023
1 min

Grads and their furry friends

I'm just fooling around today and put together a few shots of grads with their furry friends. Hey, where are the cat people? And I would...

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Robin Spencer

Mar 16, 2023
1 min

Grad Photos. Behind The Scenes Video.

A Few Behind The Scenes images of Brigitte a graduate of Collège La Cité in Ottawa. Spencer Studio Ottawa. #lovemyjob#OttawaPhotographer#...

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Robin Spencer

Mar 7, 2023
1 min

Grad Photos with Real Flowers

Sadie wanted to bring her own flowers to her grad photo session. Typically we use silk red roses but I loved her multicolored bouquet and...

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Robin Spencer

Mar 7, 2023
1 min

Behind The Scene Images. Grad Photos

A few behind-the-scenes images from a grad photo session at Spencer Studio Ottawa. #lovemyjob #OttawaPhotographer #SpencerStudio...

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Robin Spencer

Jan 27, 2023
1 min

We Love Dogs!

Photos are always better (and more fun) when you add your best friend. Meet Olivia and Tucker (Left photo) and Tanisha and Maya (Right...

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Robin Spencer

Jul 18, 2022
1 min

Meeting "Chai" The Hairless Cat

This Laurentian University grad wanted to include her hairless cat "Chai" in her graduation photos. This very regal Egyptian looking cat...

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Robin Spencer

Jun 30, 2022
1 min

New Academic Hoods for 2022

We ordered these back in April and they just arrived this week.... finally. The yellow/green v-stole is for Elmwood Academy graduates....

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Robin Spencer

Jun 5, 2022
1 min

I just Loved The Expressions

I had to post this. I was doing some SK grad photos and I added the younger sister for a couple of poses. This gentle embrace was...

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Briana's Grad Photos Wouldn't Be Complete Without Keira

Robin Spencer

Jun 2, 2022
1 min

Briana's Grad Photos Wouldn't Be Complete Without Keira

I love my job and the awesome people I meet. ❤️

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Robin Spencer

Apr 18, 2022
1 min

Cree Kokum Inspired Graduation Cap.

I really love it when a grad includes something unique into their graduation photos, especially honouring their heritage, culture or...

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Robin Spencer

Apr 13, 2022
1 min

A fun pose... ALWAYS!

"Hey is it OK if we get a fun shot with our ski goggles, skiing's our thing?" they asked. I never say no. #lovemyjob #OttawaPhotographer...

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Robin Spencer

Apr 8, 2022
1 min

A New Trick To Changing Colours

This was a pleasant surprise in the old dog new tricks department. I had to change the colour of a academic hood (Before/After above)...

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Robin Spencer

Jan 23, 2022
1 min

On a cold winter morning I get this...

This 5 Star Grad Photo Review just popped up and brought some warmth on this cold snowy winter day. #gradphotos #SpencerStudio...

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Graduation Gowns for Lisgar and Telfer School

Robin Spencer

Oct 5, 2021
1 min

Graduation Gowns for Lisgar and Telfer School

These arrived today. Something new we just added to our graduation props, a V-Stole for Lisgar Collegiate and a hood for the uOttawa...

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A 5 STAR Review from a Lisgar Collegiate Student

Robin Spencer

Oct 5, 2021
1 min

A 5 STAR Review from a Lisgar Collegiate Student

Hey this review just popped up from some #gradphotos I did earlier this week. I'm off tomorrow so it was a great note to end my week on....

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Lots of Laughs with #AlgonquinCollege Grad Victoria

Robin Spencer

Aug 24, 2021
1 min

Lots of Laughs with #AlgonquinCollege Grad Victoria

#algonquincollege graduate Victoria and I laughed all the way through her photo shoot today. She has a great sense of humour and is a...

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Robin Spencer

Aug 18, 2021
1 min

Love This Review

Those of you in business know how a 5 Star Review really makes your day. Well this one popped up on #Genbook and not only made my day and...

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Robin Spencer

May 25, 2021
1 min

Retouchers in Peru

I admit that sometimes when I get too busy or overwhelmed I send some of my retouching work down south, way down south... Peru. I'm very...

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Robin Spencer

Apr 7, 2021
1 min

Yay Vee-Stole - Boo COVID

Ooo bad timing. We just received a few new graduation vee-stoles yesterday. Including St. Mother Teresa H.S. and Longfield's-Davidson...

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