Glam shoot with Malezia...

I had an amazing shoot with model Malezia on location in Toronto.
I will post more pics soon! Enjoy....

BIZ CARD Mishaps...LOL - NEW Number listed...

Hi Everyone, I am just letting you all know that I realized my phone number on my business cards & Post cards was wrong, after a few people found me and called the right number LOL. I did not seriously preview the design after I bartered with a local graphics guy, and found out the hard way through money lost and possibly lost clients as well....In any Case please review the image here and if you need to reach me THIS is the correct contact number (647) 895-7903. TEXT or call me after 10:00AM till 10:00PM.
Thanks Again, Angelique Caplette Photographer.....

YYZ Fashion Magazine Launch Party!!!

I was invited to the YYZ magazine Launch party in Toronto at the "Ultra Supper Club" located on trendy Queen street West.
I brought my girlfriend Karen Along along, and as soon as we walked in we were hit with photographers as though we were actually someone famous LOL....I guess it was suppossed to make you feel important but for me it was kind of embarassing. Anyhow, the evening was a success for the magazine as almost anyone who's anyone in Toronto was there. My favorite thing I hate to admit was the free appetizers and Mimosas (champagne & Strawberries & orange juice). Other than that is was a true fashion schmooze fest.
with all the editors, fashionistas and wanna be's milling about.
Anyhow, here's a few photos from the event.....Enjoy!

I don't know who this guy is (right) but wow..Love his look!

Karen getting Drunk haha....

I think this is the magazine owner..I should know I shoot in thier office each week..LOL

Cute shot although I hate my hat...LOL...next time my hair ONLY..Man I'm Vain...

The Most Beautiful Girl in my World....

Many of you may have been wondering what I've been up to....well the last two months have kept me very busy. I will fill you all in on my new MUSE ( Girlfriend), her name is Karen Constance, and she is "The most beautiful girl in my world".
We met through a mututal friend and the sparks flew, and we haven't left each other's side since. I started to photograph her right away, and trust me we have more shoots planned soon. This photo shoot is just a simple B&W shoot we shot in a friend's bedroom in the morning in natural light. I love this and cannot wait to see her with full MUA & Hair on location.  Karen is not only a beauty on the outside, but has many amazing talents as well including break dance, singing, guitar, and she can even twirl a baketball one finger for a very long time LOL...(a talent that baffels me every time).
Karen is from an Island just south east of South Africa called Ile De Maurice or in English "Island of Mauritious". She is an exotic mix of African, Asian, Indian & has Parisian roots and family. She is an incredible muse for any artist as she is an artist herself. I hope you enjoy these pics and look out for more from Karen very soon.

My Work Sold at the Silent Auction- Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival....

I am proud to report two peices of my work were sold in the silent auction, at the LGBT Film & Video Festival this May 2011 in Toronto. My Shot of model Zuzia shot many years ago was chosen yet again, as it was in 2006 for Vancouver Fashion week. "The Kiss" was also sold, a photo of Milena May one of my all time favorite Polish models from Toronto, the other model is unknown, but I know she's Russian. Here are the two shots sold:

Model: Zuzia

Model: Milena May

It's That Time Again..PROMO Time! Advise you Should read....

I finally completed an eight week business & marketing program and a 25 page business plan, something I've always wanted to do but never knew how. In any case I am now in the process of implementing the marketing and promotional aspect of my plan. It can be a grueling processing editing which photos to use for your promotional materials, as the artist you become attached top specific images as opposed to others.

In my opinion it's best to get outsiders  feedback on this, and preferably people from the client base you are approaching. My target markets for the first half of 2011 will be glamour & intimate photo sessions for couples, and individuals for themselves or their partner. I had graphic designer create two different business cards for me, one targets couples, glamour & slightly racier more adult shops and advertisers (left). The other card I call "Pin-up Light", is the glamor and pin-up market for women who want to look sexy but not too over the top photo sessions for their partner (below right). I know it may seem like they are not that different but trust me certain shops may not want the place the more erotic looking card. I will also be creating post cards for mail-out in May 2011 to advertising agencies, and designers. Technically the rule of thumb in photography promotion is 5 post card mail-outs a year  in January, March, May, September & November when promoting to art directors at Ad agencies & magazines. After well over ten years of trial & error in advertising & promotion, the most common mistake is to order large runs of 2000 cards or more. My advice to anyone who is either just starting out, or is trying to target a specific market is to order smaller runs of business cards & post cards.

This time around I ordered 1000 business cards of each of these designs, and I will be ordering 100 post cards for my target market of ad agencies in May. I have had several experiences with ordering 2500 post cards and always ended up using only half, as I hadn't pre-planned for the postage costs etc. Keep your target markets in mind, and order small runs. I order from VISTA PRINT.
They are a Canadian company, and I paid around $100.00 for two sets of 1000 gorgeous cards, and 100 post cards. Just some advice for you to keep in mind...Until next time

Toronto VS. Montreal....HMMMM

After three years living in Montreal, and spending one year in suburbia (Brampton, Ontario) I have finally found a temporary place in downtown Toronto. I've been living down here for about five months, and adjusting to the Toronto mentality has been difficult after living in a socialist free thinking society. As much as I experienced some really bad situations in Montreal, I somehow am finding myself missing the vibe and especially the actual city itself, and the open minded ideas of the French.

I think this is what initially attracted me to the city in the first place, but I must move forward and forge ahead (something I learned from my many grounded Virgo friends). In any case, I may still visit to book 3-5 day shooting/pleasure trips soon, as the city is incredible in Spring and Summer. Since I've been back in Toronto, I had the opportunity to attend an eight week business & marketing class, and completed a 25 page business plan. So, I am now in the process of starting my marketing and advertising campaign targeting couples, individuals, and advertisers that are looking for my sexy style of work. After ten years prior to moving to Montreal I spent many years being refused by modeling agencies as my work was considered "too sexy" or over the top. However, the world has changed in ten years and I am noticing events like "Alternative Fashion week" coming up, and even "The Feminist Porn Awards" being advertised almost commercially, WOW! This is great news to me, although slightly comical to me as I was shooting this popular style long before it was main stream and was already secretly publishing my sets in magazines like "Leg Sex"and  "Naughty Neighbors". I had always hoped that Toronto would open it's mind to my style, as I actually moved here at the age of 23 to pursue my career as a photographer. After ten years of banging on the wrong doors, I think it's now my time to show my work to the right people. I have also realized that my stint in Montreal was not a total mistake or waste of time at all. Montreal opened my mind to different markets (nude magazines), tattooed models, alternative magazine editorials, and the French appreciation of my work. After three years living there, I somehow view Toronto very differently than I did before. People appear stressed, wound up tight, and down right angry on a daily basis. I didn't realize this before as I was living in my own world and putting on a fake face for years, which is a very easy thing to do in Toronto.
This is the city of anonymity where you can act how you want, dress how you want, and even create an entire persona that is complete Bullshit and no one seems to even notice they are just happy that you are keeping yourself and appearances up to par. Most people here literally run after work home and the transit looks like a rat race at 5PM, where on the flip side Montreal streets are littered with relaxed patrons hanging out at local bars, hanging on patios or in doors enjoying their favorite dining spot with a friend on weekdays. In the end it was a compilation of reasons that I decided to move back, and so far I would call Toronto "Predictable", "Safe", and there's plenty of business opportunity here as well. As for socializing well the cities couldn't be anymore different, but I will have to adjust and visit Montreal when I get the urge for the European mentality. Montreal VS. Toronto....Hmmm very hard to decide but because I don't speak fluent French I guess it's Toronto for me..well for now! Until next time enjoy your day,
Angelique Caplette

SKUNK Magazine Spread with Jessika Violet....@the HOTBOX Cafe..

Wow! It's been far too long since my last post. I have been busy in 2010 with so many projects and slowly building a new client base after moving back to Toronto from Montreal. I will be honest with you I technically only been in Toronto for a few months(since November 2010), as I was living far out in Brampton for almost a year, basically in hiding after my crazy Montreal drama.

Anyhow...I thought I'd update you all on my favorite projects including this amazing spread that came out in September 2010. I had the opportunity to work with yet again another amazing "Alternative Tattooed model"...and it was a pleasure too work with Jessica Violet. The shoot was set at the "Hotbox Cafe" in Toronto's Famous Kensington Market.


Here are some of my personal favorites from shots....Jessika is wearing design's by:

Smokin' Tees

 Hope you enjoyed this spread for SKUNK!

Alternative & Tattooed Girl's Rock!

This is a collection of some of my favorite tattooed models I have worked with in the past ...some of these images were published in "Tattooed Girls Rock" coffee table book published from New York.....Despite my post on model trials and tribulations in Montreal....something good came out of it.....and I was published internationally.....Enjoy!



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My Work NOW available on REDBUBBLE!

Hi Everyone!

Have you ever wanted to surprise that special someone with a sexy greeting card or print on a special occasion........Well now you can!
My sexy and erotic images are now available on REDBUBBLE!
You can purchase my images as greeting cards, various prints types and sizes as well as poster size!
Have a look at my images and if there's something particular you may want to purchase, feel free to contact me at angelique.caplette@gmail.com
ENJOY!