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Our Ottawa Photo Studio Blog

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

Mar 7
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
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

Feb 18
1 min

Todd Reid's New Live Album

As you can imagine it's always a blast photographing stand up comedian Todd Reid. I'm happy to see one of those photos made the cover of...

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Robin Spencer

Jan 27
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

Sep 16, 2022
1 min

Chicago Headshot Seminar

Back from the two day Chicago headshots seminar with a head swimming with ideas, eleven pages of notes and a two page to-do list. It has...

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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

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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Sharing Photo Studio Marketing Strategies on No BS Photo Buzz

Robin Spencer

Apr 4, 2022
1 min

Sharing Photo Studio Marketing Strategies on No BS Photo Buzz

Thanks guys, it was fun. I was asked by Rob Provencher and John Butler of No BS Photo Buzz (a Top Rated video blog for professional...

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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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"Takin' Care of Business: A History of Working People's Rock 'n' Roll."

Robin Spencer

Aug 18, 2021
1 min

"Takin' Care of Business: A History of Working People's Rock 'n' Roll."

I got a nice surprise in the mail today. George Case sent me an autographed copy of his latest book "Takin' Care of Business: A History...

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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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The Somali Hope Academy Gala and Fundraiser.

Robin Spencer

Jun 24, 2021
1 min

The Somali Hope Academy Gala and Fundraiser.

A hot Somali 3 course dinner delivered by a member of the Ottawa Police Hotspurs in support of the Somali Hope Foundation fundraiser and...

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Robin Spencer

Jun 11, 2021
1 min

Unique Idea For An Online Gala

I just got my VIP ticket and I'm really looking forward to the Somali Hope Foundation Online Gala. Such a unique idea, yes the Gala is...

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Almost Threw My Wacom Tablet In The Garbage

Robin Spencer

May 28, 2021
1 min

Almost Threw My Wacom Tablet In The Garbage

My new Wacom Intuos Wireless Tablet was driving me nuts. The pen worked fine everywhere but simply would not move the sliders in...

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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

May 6, 2021
1 min

Supporting India's COVID19 Fight

Thinking of my friends and the inspiring people I met in India. I'm happy to make a $100 donation to the Red Cross India Covid19 Response...

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