Model for Hire

As a father and photographer I'm like a cobbler with shoeless children or at least I feel like that at times. But alas! When the proper elements align themselves like a dusky sky with traces of cloud, a daughter who actually didn't have any sport practice or game for the next hour plus an inspired father/photographer (notice which one came first); the creative process evolves. After about 40 jumps on our backyard trampoline, a warmed up but yet relaxed mood from both of us, the balance of the skylight as a subdued BG, the flash and the drag of a slower shutter, to brighten and create a halo type soft edge, juxtaposed with Kristin's blend of action, a little direction on my part, and voila, the creative juices flow. Many years of practice from both of us allowed the opportunity to blend and weave the talent we each have towards our passions of expression. I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree?

Last weeks winter wonder!

The three day freeze after last weeks’ thaw made me feel like a kid so I ran home and dusted off my skates. Good thing my blades were still sharp. There's nothing like a farmer's field where the ice was smoother than glass. At first it was a bit tense but after awhile we got used to the moans and cracking sounds.

"Live the moment…and let infinity reveal itself!

Do something different…"

Cooper Moores did!

Snowboard Action

Eight years of skiing at Whistler, photographing a few World Cup races and various mountain sports gave me the professional edge to produce cutting edge images. It means staying in top shape, being able to read the weather, having the right angle and taking a few calculated risks. It's about truly expressing the excitement, thrill, and pure adrenaline that's involved. You no longer think about it, you act instinctively. Photgraphy of this nature is the same. "Use the camera as an extension of your perceiving body ...make it an appendage; a part of you." That's what my film studies teacher Bruce Elder used to stress. Here's some dynamic snow board shots taken at Moonstone; which has the best riders and best terrain Park this side of Whistler. Capture the essence by going where the best elements present themselves.

More Kitchen Art

Here's a few more of Diane Smith's kitchen designs and many more at www.cabinetsbykitchenart.ca

Kitchen Art

Diane Smith, designer extraordinare, asked me to photograph some of her clients' newly installed kitchens. The main use of these photos will be for her website to promote her products, services and of course her image..."semi custom & custom hand crafted contemporary, traditional kitchens at down to earth prices"
Here are some of the selects from the 1st two assignments. Stay posted to see more upcoming kitchen shoots for Diane and of course to her website once it's launched. Good Luck Diane!