My first Xtra WEST cover by belle ancell

I feel like a giggly school girl.

10x10 Photography Project

Once upon a time I did a photo project called the Mr/s. Movember Project and a curator named James Fowler from Toronto, Ontario discovered it online and asked me if I'd like to participate in his Project (this is the part where I reveal my special project).

The 10x10 Photography Projectis a ten-year photo project currently in its third year. Each year ten photographers are chosen from across Canada to create ten portraits of LGBTQ Canadians who have contributed to the Arts.

I was incredibly honoured when James asked me to participate in the Project, and I almost said NO. I'm proud of myself for facing my fears and ultimately saying yes, because the Project has challenged me on so many levels. It has challenged my creativity, my confidence, my fear of failure, my photography skills and my communication skills. I'm halfway through the Project now and it has been a wonderful experience collaborating with talented people I so admire. We've had a blast playing in the studio and I'm excited for the upcoming shoots in April.

Alas, I cannot share the images with you until after the Toronto Gallery Showing and book launch in June. I can tell you that the concept for the Project involves vulnerability, body language, and having my people posed semi-nude. I've been collaborating with body painter Carole Lagimodiere (pictured below) and her work has enhanced the Project significantly. I am so grateful to my ten artists Amber Dawn, DJ Miss M, SD Holman, Paige Frewer, Gwen Haworth, Eileen Kage, David Robinson, Zoée Nuage, Mandy Randhawa, and Noam Gagnon. What an amazing gift it was to collaborate with you.

Connie + Taryn

Connie and Taryn are so adoreable and were such an absolute delight to photograph. Here are a few of my favorite moments from their sweet and magical day.

Photo Booth LOVE

The sweetness and dapperness was over the top in this weekends wedding photo booth.
I had so much fun. Here are just a few of my favorite images.

A feast for the eyes

I'm not sure what is more gorgeous, this man or his artwork.
What more can I say, except thank you for the experience of photographing you Dale.

Click the link to feast your eyes on Dale Leakey's beautifully crafted bronze temple bells.

Queer Hero

It was my great honour to photograph Vancouver lawyer barbara findlay for Xtra West newspaper. barbara is one of many LGBTQ individuals who were recent recipients of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.

In the past year I have witnessed events I never imagined possible in my lifetime, and there is still much work to be done for equality. Thank you barbara for advocating for LGBTQ rights for over 30 years and for continuing to do so.

Read barbara findlay's full story in Xtra Vancouver.

(as seen in Xtra West newspaper)

Faith & Cor

Nelson, BC is my Hearttown and it is so beautiful in the fall.
It was especially beautiful the day Faith & Cor and I did their engagement session. I flew up to Nelson just to photograph these two sweet people who are so in love.

Prairie Fairies Fowl Supper

A fun time was had at the 13th Annual Fillmore Family Prairie Fowl Supper and Barn Dance.

Over $70,000 was raised for worthy receipients, A Loving Spoonful, McLaren House and Out in Schools.

It was my first time attending this fundraising event and I was what is known as a Prairie Fowl Virgin. Thank you Linda Fillmore. This Prairie Fowl Virgin will be back for more next year.

The fabulous hostess Linda Fillmore

Cowboy Dan won the colouring contest. He even drew in a rainbow. Awwwww!

Cowboy Dan won this beautiful painting of Hostest Linda Fillmore. Lucky BUGGER!!

The much anticipated 'Mary Tyler Moore Hat Toss'.

Square dancing!!!