Orene Askew | Vancouver DJ O Show

Orene Askew, also known as DJ O Show, is an extraordinary individual from the Squamish Nation. She is a true multifaceted talent, holding the significant role of spokesperson for the Squamish Nation Council, where she is currently concluding a four-year term.
In addition to her advocacy work, Orene's boundless enthusiasm has led her on a journey across North America as a DJ and motivational speaker, harnessing the power of her music and compelling voice to inspire and empower youth. Her unwavering commitment and multifaceted talents establish her as an exceptional presence not only in Vancouver, but also beyond.

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Troublemakers 4.0 || Vancouver Queer Film Festival

Troublemakers 4.0 is an inter-generational film project sponsored by the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Reel Youth, and Love Intersections.
Aspiring young filmmakers are paired with LGBTQ2+ ‘Troublemakers’ who are change-makers in the Vancouver LGBTQ2+ community.
Inter-generational relationships are important and this project offers the participants the opportunity to learn from each other as they create impactful documentaries together.
This is my 3rd year capturing the behind the scenes action and portraits of the participants.
It is wonderful to witness their relationships and the films they create together are beautiful.
The films will be shown at the 31st Vancouver Queer Film Festival on August 18th, 2019.
Click HERE to view this year’s films.

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I love capturing the friendships that develop during this wonderful project.

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The 2019 Troublemakers 4.0

Vancouver Pride 2016

I say this every year, but this year's Van Pride was the best ever!!
Here's a Photo Booth Love Project I sponsored with the Union LGBT+ Wedding Show and Umbrella Events at the Vancouver Dyke March celebration.

Personal Projects

If you'd like to learn more about these vibrant folks please visit my personal website.
You can view new work for my Vancouver Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 'Unveiled' Photo Project by clicking HERE.

Phinda's Family

I photograph families. All kinds of wonderful families. This week I played in the park and photographed this handsome South Granville family and their furry family member Phinda.

Annual Fall portraits with this wonderful East Van family. 
I love recreating the bridge image every year and seeing how Ellie has grown. 

My summer vacation - by belle ancell

Actually, there wasn't a summer vacation. However, there was a lot of love beginning with my first wedding of the season officiated by Sister Festivus Illuminata (pictured below).
The intimate wedding of Jennifer & Jocelyn was the first wedding ceremony ever performed in Canada by a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence. The Sisters are a worldwide 21st Century order of Queer Nuns who's lifelong vow is to spread universal joy and erase stigmatic guilt.

Can we do this again every year?! I adore this family.

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