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AboutFace | The Headshot Project

AboutFace is a Canadian charity, founded in 1985, to support individuals with any type of facial difference. Its vision is the elimination of the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with a facial difference.

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Krista Holmes | KH management

Krista Holmes continues to make a difference in the Parry Sound community. Involved in many different projects, such as Turkeys for Tummies. Krista also runs KH Management, a female owned and operated management firm in Northern Ontario that specializes in music, special events, and social media management.

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Youngest and Oldest Professional Headshots - 2022 Year in Review

For my 2022 Year in Review, it is always so difficult to decide which is my favourite professional headshot. I met so many interesting people and had some amazing experiences in the studio.

Peter Istvan

2022 Parry Sound Area Founders Choice Awards Winners Announced

The Parry Sound Area Founders Circle is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Founders Choice Awards. Cash prizes of $10,000 for first place and $5,000 for second place were presented to entrepreneurs in the Parry Sound District with the most promising business ideas.

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Maureen Willis, Rockyshores Counselling

Maureen Willis is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Maureen practices virtual counselling under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. She completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton University, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University.

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37 ways to use your professional headshots!

I am often asked, “How many headshots do I need?"

That depends, on a couple things

What do you want to communicate?
Where will you use the headshot?

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2022 Parry Sound Area Founder's Award Finalists

Applications were submitted by August 31st, 2022, Founders selected five finalists:

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Why the "Triangle Set Up" is the Best Lighting for Headshots

Why the Triangle Set Up is the Best lighting for headshots.

The best lighting for headshots depends on different variables such as the type of lighting you would like to have on the client (e.g., shadows, exposure, etc..), your artistic influence, the equipment you have, and the list goes on.

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Ciara Thompson, Wood and Heart Design co, Parry Sound

Wood and Heart Design co. is a small-batch candle business, created, owned and operated by Muskoka native, Ciara Thompson.

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Jim Marshall, Real Estate, Parry Sound

Jim Marshall started his real estate career in 1985 with an in-depth familiarity of the area and strong connections with both seasonal and year-round populations. His knowledge of the area is extensive, knowing where buy/build/sell your personal or business property, where launch a boat, and some of the best local fishing spots.

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Parry Sound Area Founders Awards 2002

The Parry Sound Area Founders Circle is looking for businesses or entrepreneurs with promising new business ideas to enter the 2022 Founders Choice Awards competition.

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Christina Kilbourne | Author

Christina Kilbourne is an award-winning Canadian author. She was born in Southwestern Ontario, but spent her elementary and high school years in Muskoka, a resort area two hours north of Toronto.

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