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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.

Tag Archives: Children

New Family moves here from Alberta

Earlier this month I had a call from Leah.  She was interested in having her family portrait taken.  She told me they had just moved from Grand Prairie, Alberta to Manitoba this past July and saw my studio road sign and decided to give me a call!    We booked an appointment to meet and discuss...

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December 2, 2009 - 11:18 pm Carol Ballard - Marlene What a thrill to see that someone has captured in photograph the essence of my family. I am the proud mom of Leah and the uber-proud gran of these four amazing children. Thank you for taking the time to let them each 'pop' their unique smile - four very different personalities. You have an extraordinary talent. I have an idea this is not the only shoot you will have with this family!! Carol aka Nana

Charming Children

Once again, I had the opportunity to photograph Logan, Hudson and Jayden.  I’ve seen them grow and change over the years and I’m always pleased when Jen brings them back for their yearly portrait session.  Just look at these charmers!

Darlings - aren’t they?

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November 26, 2009 - 9:05 am Inge - Sweet!!!

“Summer” in October!

Last Wednesday I had 2 year old Summer come into the studio.  I first met her when she was just a few weeks old and I’ve seen her grow into a beautiful little girl!  She got a pretty dress to wear and her mom wanted something a little special.  I think these are great and...

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October 10, 2009 - 7:42 am Inge - Such a sweet little girl and you made her look truly adorable!

sorry for not blogging much!

I feel that if one has  a Blog - it should be updated frequently - and I am the first to admit that I have been very lax lately!  My excuse is that I  have had some pretty hectic weeks which was taken up by photographing 100 Dance Classes and over 800 Dance students!    A...

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April 29, 2009 - 7:03 pm Inge - Fabulous family Marlene! It really looked like everyone had a ball... I can't believe how Colton has grown! Are we getting older as well???? Nah... we're going to stay young forever, aren't we? Your Auntie Margaret's Paska makes my mouth water, and this is AFTER supper!!!!

Share Me…Keep Me…Protect Me… and I will live forever!

I know it’s been quite a while since my last post - my apologies!  But I have been working on some renovations in the studio - moving offices - but also changing my “Castle” set background!    As soon as it is done - I’ll post some images.  It is very Retro and just plain awesome! ...

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March 17, 2009 - 8:02 pm Patty Boge - Awww... Aren't you sweet! I can't wait to see what you do with those images! And you always say you get more out of our time together, but you're wrong! You're such an inspiration!!! Can't wait to do portraits ALL OVER MY HOUSE! You are truly the best!