Off the beaten path

I didn't make it far Eastside Culture Crawling today.

I checked out Nuovofresco's stunning new work at his Union Street studio. Then I strolled off the official Crawl path to visit David Robinson at DMR Ceramics to find him in his studio working and covered in ceramic dust.

David's been collaborating with fellow artist Link Leisure this past summer to create these cool horns made from recycled material. The black lacquered ones were especially sexy and I so want a set for the walls of the studio I will have some day!!

Hanging out with the Yules

The sweetest East Van family.

Portrait of a Legend

Do you have someone you admire? Someone you aspire to be like when you grow up?
This is my aspiration and inspiration, photographer Greg Gorman.
I spent 4 hours in this wonderful man's presence today learning, absorbing and admiring.

He was so gracious with the VanARTS students.
The epitomy of a gentleman photographer.

Photo by Greg Gorman

Cover #4 for Xtra !!!

Just another day at the office

I love my 'day job' at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts. I never know what the day will bring. Will I turn on the light in a dark classroom and be greeted by a horse headed mannequin? Will a sword yielding Ninja be lurking around a corner for me? It's never a dull moment around here, and just for the record, I didn't scream either of those times.

Part of my job description is to assist instructors during photography workshops or take behind the scenes photos. I can't believe I actually get paid to do this and last week it was with one of my favorite photographers and Instructors, Adam Blasberg. Here are my fav behind the scenes shots from the workshop Adam gave to our Advanced Lighting and Production students.

Trigger Warning: please don't proceed if you have a Clown Phobia.

Final Clown Image Photo Credit:

Adam Blasberg

Make-up Artist:

K

atrina Molson

for THEY Representation

Model: Georgie Daburas

Prairie Fairies Fowl Supper 2013

A fun time was had at the 14th 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.

This year was a special event as the Matriarch of the Fillmore Family, Linda Fillmore was turning 80 years old. Here are a few of my favorite images I shot of the evening.

Linda is welcomed into the Octogenarian club by longtime pals.

The Boomchix entertained and Kate Reid worked her magic.

Verna and her winning Jello Salad entry. Frightening really.

Mayor Gregor Robertson and City Councellor Andrea Reimer serving up dinner.

Park Board Commissioner Trevor Loke (middle) and Vision Vancouver team members.

Derek.....

will you.....

marry me?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Awesome hots Linda Fillmore and Barb Snelgrove. (that's a typo and I'm leaving it in)

The Mary Tyler Moore HAT TOSS!!

Just the Mayor of Vancouver singing her Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Linda Fillmore

Fyn's first photo shoot

Griffyn is a Welsh name that means 'strong lord'. He is a wise soul born in the month of Libra.

What a fortunate soul he is to be born into such a loving family and what a joy it was to capture these precious new moments for them.

Fyn's first photo shoot

 A photographer, a lighting assistant AND a stylist. This babe's got it going on.