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I was asked to make an art piece for an upcoming show; fifty items are being produced by various artists, and after the show they are to be sold with the proceeds going to literacy programs. The challenge: we were all given a 6x6 inch shadow boxes and told to go at it. There were potters, painters, photographers, and ninjas, and with few rules, I suspect the variations will be numerous.

The show takes place at 157 Garafraxa Street, Durham, from October 17-November 14, and the opening reception is on October 24th from 7:30 to 9:30. Viewing hours are Fridays 1-8 and Saturdays 9-5.

Articles Shadow Box Exhibition for Youth Literacy

After a near disastrous attempt at a local department store photo studio, Stu and Kate asked me to give it a shot with their three boys. I don't know if anyone has more energy than those three kids. Except maybe Stu and Kate.

A family shoot with energetic kids

After a dreary Summer, the Fall came in like a beautiful, sunny, cheery rocket. Natalie and Bruce were some of the greatful recipients of that sun and cheer. After the preparations were made, we went to the amphitheatre in Southampton, moved on to high street and the beach, and finished up at the town hall. All around, a great time with lots of subtle hints of skater/boarder aesthetic.

Natalie and Bruce's Wedding in Southampton

Here are some more shots from the bike trail sessions for the upcoming Bike Trails of Grey County Brochure. Rumour has it that the actual brochure will be delayed, but the shooting continues! Tori and Isaiah were gracious models, but Sage was the star of the hour. I can't think of any other three year old who would have been so patient after so many laps past the camera guy.

The Georgian Trail: From Meaford to Collingwood

Grey County tourism is putting together a publication about cycling in the area, and asked me to make some images with them in mind. So on Wednesday evening, I went with the Rekets (excellent photographers in their own right) just North of Owen Sound. The Sydenham rail trail is a former rail line, and these days stretches from OS to Shallow Lake or so. Just to the west of the Owen Sound Golf and Country Club, it climbs a hill and the view opens up over the bay-you can see as far as Owen Sound's Hospital (about 5 km away) and beyond.

I suspect I'll get out to the Georgian trail for another session in the next week or two.

Grey County Bike Paths

Shawn and Ana's wedding was a unique experience for me, because this time out, I was the best man and the main photographer. Busy, but enjoyable nonetheless. I brought two people along with me to make my participation (and partyface) possible. Jeff is my regular assistant; it was Christa's first time out.

The wedding was at the Steam Whistle Brewery, which is just a bit south of the Rogers centre. The building (called the roundhouse) used to be a maintainance depot for train engines, and still has the turntable in the middle, which was used to direct engines into one of 32 service bays.

I got really excited about shooting in a brewery what with all the shiny stainless steel and the industrial feel. Makes for really great contrast with the fancypantsness of a bride and groom done up to the nines. We also went to Cedarvale park, in my old 'hood, to take shots on the bridge overlooking a beautiful urban ravine.

Special bonus: The Jonas Brothers were playing across the street at the Rogers Centre.
Extra Special Bonus: Comic Con was also across the street, hence the storm troopers marching past in the 4th shot.

Update: more photos here.

Shawn and Ana's wedding at the Steam Whistle Brewery: Toronto Wedding Photographer