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About Marlene Fast

I photograph children, families, high school grads, fine art, pictorial, scenics.

I love photography; working (playing) in Photoshop; the rain; my clients; winter (if it would last only 2 months); spending time with my friends and family; learning about the latest in photography trends and styles; Tim Hortons coffee (large, black, please); my cat; Christmas; people; travel; Africa; elephants; Disney World; making people laugh; spring; flower gardens; listening to the amazing music of Matt Anderson.

Category Archives: On Location Portraits

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

This fabulous autumn weather has been great!   I had a chance to photograph outdoors a couple of days ago.  I don’t ever recall doing that in November!!   These sisters came in to have a portrait taken for their Mom - they were a blast to photograph - they were having so much fun!  Don’t you...

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another ‘in home’ portrait session!

I spent the last 4 days in Brandon again and had a few adventures.  Firstly the drive through white-out conditions was tense - then an evening viewing some wonderful images at a “Wine & Cheese” Reception featuring some African images, then a maternity session and a portrait session!   I’ll be posting these from the last...

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March 31, 2009 - 8:55 am Inge - Oh Marlene.... These are so wonderful! I am speechless, which is very unusual for me. :-D You have truly captured the love Michael and I have for each other, and I believe that no one in this whole world could have done this, except for you. You are 'family', and hence you can respond to the love we have for each other. Thank you for being a friend, a mentor, a business adivsor and our family photographer. We love you!

March 31, 2009 - 2:39 pm Desmond - The last image is spectacular! I told Inge that she has to do something with it, Definitely!! It's so emotionally charged - perhaps we can convince her to find a new home for some of her art in the living room and print a 50" canvas for the great wall! Great Job Marlene

the teacher becomes the pupil

This post is long overdue.  I spent a recent Friday and Saturday with my very good friend, Patty at her home.  It was time for another “Patty” day - but this time it was two days!  :-)   The weekend was planned for both of us.  I needed help with slide shows - she needed help...

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March 25, 2009 - 8:42 pm Patty - YOU.NEVER.CEASE.TO.AMAZE.ME!!!! I absolutely LOVE these images Marlene! I knew that they were going to look fantastic! You are incredible!!! You know, I really appreciate looking at the images of me with my kids. Moms don't do that enough... If any moms out there are looking at this post, don't hesitate! Call Marlene right now and get photographed with your kids! Thank you thank you thank you! You are an amazing house guest and I would love to do this again! My food looked even better through your eyes! Let's do Caipirinhas again!

March 26, 2009 - 9:48 am Inge - Absolutely incredible photographs Marlene! Like you said - who needs a studio! And can I come to a 'Patty day' too???? :-D

The family farm…

I have to say that on Saturday evening I photographed one of the best families ever. Although I think that of all my families. But this one was really great because of the story behind the portrait…
Sherry and Chuck dropped by on March 7th. They had heard about my photography from friends...

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September 23, 2008 - 9:56 am pattyboge - Marlene!!! These are amazing! I can't wait till it's my turn!

September 23, 2008 - 6:03 pm zingeborg - WOW, WOW, WOW Marlene! You have just GOT to make an album of these images for your clients. They MUST have all these images for eternity. I'll be that you have more just a good but you haven't posted them on your blog. They would make an incredible keepsake. These are superb!!!!!!!!

My friend Patty - the Energizer Bunny!

Patty is a fabulous wedding photographer! I had the privilege of helping her photograph Sandra & Elliot’s wedding in June. So I’ve seen her in action - her clients LOVE her - she LOVES photographing weddings!

But the thing I like most about her is her willingness to teach me all she knows -...

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