Julie Tauro Photography
141 Whitney Place #102c N2G 2X8 Kitchener, ON, Canada

Oh how I miss my family shoots (there's always one trouble maker )

All dressed up and no place to go, am I right?? Today's announcement from the government about what businesses can open in Ontario was clear as mud for photographers. But it looks like we are NOT opening in phase one, even for outdoor shoots (we are seeking clarification on that so stay tuned). Once I get a clear indication when photo sessions can resume, I'll be getting in touch with everyone that had to be rescheduled. And putting a schedule in place for the next few months.... I know for sure that until September, I will ONLY be offering outdoor sessions, regardless of what is allowed. I have someone.in my home that is in the high risk group, so I'll be moving forward with my actions with lots of caution. But it will be fine and it's the perfect time of year for that limitation. This also means only evening sessions for the most part - warm, dreamy summer evening light?? Yes please! Once we see how the virus progresses in Canada over the next few months, and if we need to think about and plan around a second or third wave of this thing, I can make better predictions about indoor or studio sessions after September. It's basically a waiting game at this moment. But we are all in this together in some way or another so this is all nothing we aren't all dealing with. I hope you are well. It's a challenging time for sure and I am SO grateful for my life - we've been managing this all relatively easily - we've worked from home for many years and that has made this transition pretty straight forward. I obviously haven't been doing photography but I have a part time side business and the blessing in disguise was I was given this time to work on it full time, guilt free. But I know that not everyone has had such an easy time and my heart goes out to you if that is your circumstance. We will find our way through this painful experience and hopefully, stronger on the other side. Stay the course my friends.

I was reminded today that yes indeed, I am still a photographer . And in theory, soon I will be able to actually photograph some people that don't live in my house again (assuming I remember what all those buttons and dials do...) I was nominated in TWO categories in the Waterloo Chronicle Reader's choice awards and I would so appreciate, if you are so moved, to give me a vote of support. And while there, support other favourite businesses with your vote (well, except those... OTHER photographers I mean ) Yes, you do need to log in to vote (hopefully you have an email address you use for just such things). I have two links for you to the categories you can find me in...here's the first (second in the comments) Thanks in advance for your support <3

Well, here we are. It's May. Yes, time HAS moved forward, despite feeling a bit surreal. I wanted to post just to show 1. I am still around, 2. to say I am thinking of everyone and hope you are doing ok with this weird new world we are living in atm, and 3. to talk a bit about what my thoughts are for photography sessions going forward. At this point, the Ontario government is starting to signal that businesses will gradually be soon able to open again. I am happy but feeling... cautious about this idea. But as the great weather starts, it is a very realistic thought that we can consider planning outdoor portrait sessions for the upcoming months. At this point, I am putting into place what that could look like for JTP and will update everyone soon. The other great news is that orders that were in the queue when labs began their shutdowns in March, are now slowly starting to move through the system. The labs I work with recently started production again, albeit with delays. I will hopefully begin receiving those orders and will get them out to everyone as soon as that happens. I am sure everyone out there is just trying to figure out what is next in their own worlds. For me, I am keeping in mind the potential for a 2nd wave of covid19 later in the year, and what that means - we have a lot to think about regarding the rest of 2020. In the meantime, let's continue to keep that curve flat and/or declining (we have been doing GREAT!). Here is what I will talk about soon: 1. family photo session scheduling 2. personal branding session plans 3. products and ordering 4. safety measures 5. limitations and policies Not the usual fun stuff, but necessary I suppose. We do want to stay safe and NO photo sessions are worth taking chances with that priority. This photo was taken by my husband in 2019 when we were traveling in Colorado. Great to have memories of trips, and wonderful to think positively about future trips to come. #strongertogether #flattenthecurve #wrawesome #kwawesome #kitchener #waterloo #kitchenerphotographer #dreamingabouttraveling #staysafeeveryone

Last week my dear friend Michlynn Schweitzer, with her big heart, sent out a call for local photographers to be part of this project. I am so happy I made the time to do my hair and makeup for a change. We are all here for you, but please, for now, stay home. Pull close your family and cherish the time, be grateful for your health and help others where you can during this unprecedented time. I have been off social media for business for the last while because I am never quit...e sure what to say on there, as it’s definitely not business as usual. My way of coping at the moment is a crap ton of funny memes, making food from my childhood (sloppy joes and jello for instance!) and watching sitcoms online while cuddling the dog. I just finished Brooklyn 99 (2nd time), The Office (5th time - what can I say, its a classic), currently watching Parks and Rec (first time) and will go for Shitt's Creek next (2nd time). And zoom calls . I know that is not super professional or impressive in any way. But it's my escape from the seriousness of the rest of the crap out there. I am lucky to have always worked from home, so that change is not a challenge, and I had started TWO side projects (not photography related) in the recent months, so those have been given more time and attention than normal since they don't fully rely on me being in the same room as people (as is kinda necessary to take portraits). And for the most part, life is good at our home. But I know that is NOT the case for so many others. And that hurts my heart. So this group of lovely portrait photographers will be HONOURED to help you preserve your family memories through photography once we are all out the other end of this awful time we find ourselves in. We are stronger together By coincidence, I found out my husband was also working on one of these grids so we took each other's photo. When I saw the word he had been assigned, I decided that WE had a special grid just on our own. And yes, I overheard some of the kids on the call give him a hard time about his ‘photoshop skills’ Be safe out there my friends. @ Julie Tauro Photography