photo by: Vanessa Heins



As you all know, I have been hinting at a secret for quite some time. I never gave any really clear clues or anything. But as of this moment, everything is about to change. Brace yourself…

Ready for it?


It may not seem like a HUGE change to you readers, but to me, it is life changing. As of today I have decided to step out on my own with Edison Photography and my division from Edison Edge and open my new business. It has nothing to do with any harsh feelings, brawls, competition, fighting - NOTHING LIKE THAT so don’t get thinking that and starting rumours. Krista and I are still the best of friends and I have millions of thanks still owing as she has taught me so much in this business. Without her I don’t think I would have the confidence to go out on my own.


This change is what I feel at this moment in my life is the right thing to do and something I am very passionate about. Krista will keep Edison going on her own – with fabulous staff of course, and I will be running Elizabeth Kaye. Elizabeth Kaye? Who’s that you ask? Oh, well, that’s me! Sure, you all know me as Beth Smith, but in actuality my full name is Elizabeth Kathleen Smith. Elizabeth being the longer version of Beth and Kaye being a shortened version of Kathleen - and Smith – well Smith is just too common so it got cut.


I’ve always loved my full name, but Beth was just what everyone called me and I got used to it (you are still welcome to call me this! It’s a short form – nothing wrong with that!). I’m a fashion photographer. I want my name to be memorable and different. If you had a last name like Smith you would totally understand (sorry Dad!). I didn’t want a stage name, and that’s not what it is. It IS my name and I feel it truly represents my new venture.


With Elizabeth Kaye I am planning on taking fashion to the next level. I want to shoot with a more risky style and I am working towards that. Being at Sheridan has inspired me to take risks and to be different and that is what I intend on doing. My style is obviously the same and has that “edge” to it – but I’m working on a newer, matured Beth. Elizabeth Kaye.


So as of today, you can now visit my new website! Sean Allan (the most amazing web guy ever!) and I have created this site to truly portray Elizabeth Kaye….okay, so I totally didn’t mean to rhyme there.

But you know what else rhymes? The new website!

Check it out guys!

www.ElizabethKaye.ca

Edison Edge will still be running for a while, but will soon re-direct you to Elizabeth Kaye.

Thanks so much to everyone for all their support and hope that you will keep it coming in 2009 and the future.

- Elizabeth Kaye.