Jordan Graduation Session
It feels really good to be starting up photo sessions again. I know things aren’t completely back to normal, but at least it’s something! One of my first official shoots back was my recent one with Jordan and her family for some graduation photos. I also shouldn’t forget Trixie, who was often the star of the show most of the time.
It feels really good to be starting up photo sessions again. I know things aren’t completely back to normal, but at least it’s something! One of my first official shoots back was my recent one with Jordan and her family for some graduation photos. I also shouldn’t forget Trixie, who was often the star of the show most of the time.
We started at the Westfort Overpass which is one of my all-time favourite spots for pretty much anything. After that, we headed over to Kam River Park which is another great little spot. There is the Via Rail Train as well as the bridge with the tunnel. Not only did we get shots of Jordan, but we make sure to also grab some nice family photos of everyone too.
The last stop on the shoot was downtown Port Arthur, just off of St. Paul Street. There is the beautiful graffiti along the side street there which perfectly complimented her graduation gown. The 2 hours we spent taking photos flew by so fast. I also managed to do a little bit of video as well, which you can find below.
2019 Holiday Craft Revival
The 2019 Holiday Craft Revival took place this past weekend and it was an overwhelming success. Well, at least that’s how it looked to me. I couldn’t believe all the people that showed up to shop. Over course, there were over 200 vendors at a variety of locations downtown, so there was no excuse not to come out. Every single business that took part was busy and full of people enjoying the event.
The 2019 Holiday Craft Revival took place this past weekend and it was an overwhelming success. Well, at least that’s how it looked to me. I couldn’t believe all the people that showed up to shop. Over course, there were over 200 vendors at a variety of locations downtown, so there was no excuse not to come out. Every single business that took part was busy and full of people enjoying the event.
I actually had a booth at the Spring Craft Revival and it was a great time. I had the chance to sell some of my photography and meet and connect with some amazing people. This time around I wanted to to once again capture the event. Although I did miss selling my work, I had a great time wandering around Downtown Port Arthur for 6 hours. It was a long day but I managed to get some really great photographs as well as some video too. I just have to decide if I will be capturing the next Spring edition or selling my prints once again. At least I have some time to decide!
The Hunger 11
Halloween has come and gone but over the weekend I had was fortunate enough to capture all the craziness that was The Hunger 11 in downtown Thunder Bay. This was my third year capturing the event for The Walleye, which was hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery. I will continue taking photos of The Hunger as long as I'm able to because it's such a great event. For those who don't know about it, it's a night of live performances at various bars in downtown Port Arthur where people dress up for Halloween to show off their costumes and just have a good old time.
Halloween has come and gone but over the weekend I had was fortunate enough to capture all the craziness that was The Hunger 11 in downtown Thunder Bay. This was my third year capturing the event for The Walleye, which was hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery. I will continue taking photos of The Hunger as long as I'm able to because it's such a great event. For those who don't know about it, it's a night of live performances at various bars in downtown Port Arthur where people dress up for Halloween to show off their costumes and just have a good old time.
Because I was taking photos for the Walleye, my wife Anne and I had VIP bracelets which allowed us to skip lines and attend each and every venue without having to wait. The freedom to do so throughout the night was priceless because we managed to see so many costumes and fantastic live bands.
I could go on and on about all the cool people we met throughout the night, but I think that is more then showcased by the photos below. Thanks again to DefSup for hosting the event and The Walleye for the tickets and the opportunity!
The Hunger 10
Last year was my first year photographing The Hunger for the The Walleye. It was actually my first freelance assignment for the paper and since then I have gotten the chance to photograph a lot of cool and interesting events. So, as Halloween drew closer this year, I actually requested to photograph The Hunger 10. Luckily for me and my wife Anne, we were told that we would in fact able to make photographs again this year. This also meant that we would have to dress up. After all, you gotta look the part as well.
Last year was my first year photographing The Hunger for the The Walleye. It was actually my first freelance assignment for the paper and since then I have gotten the chance to photograph a lot of cool and interesting events. So, as Halloween drew closer this year, I actually requested to photograph The Hunger 10. Luckily for me and my wife Anne, we were told that we would in fact able to make photographs again this year. This also meant that we would have to dress up. After all, you gotta look the part as well.
I decided to go as a pimp, and Anne was my a 'lady of the night'. Her costume was simply awesome and it was actually so good that she ran into numerous people that night who didn't even recognize her at first. She's the one with the pink hair and striped shirt.
So, we set off for downtown around 11:30 and our first stop was Hell. It's a great little venue located under the old Eaton Centre. As soon as we arrived the party was in full swing with the band playing and people all around in costumes. I immediately went to the band to snap a few photos and then I got some great shots of some of the costumes. Anne, as always, helped me gather some people for photos.
We stayed there for about 45 minutes and then it was off to the Red Lion. It wasn't nearly as busy as Hell, but there were still a lot of very cool costumes, and the band was just starting as we got there. After getting a few photos there it was then off to Black Pirates Pub. Once again, I got a few photos of the band and a couple photos of some of the costumes that stood out. The last stop on our tour of downtown was The Sovereign Room. It was absolutely packed in there. Keep in mind, this was around 1:00 in the morning. People were dancing and mingling and there were even more costumes that we didn't see yet. One of my favourite ones of the night, was the one I chose for the cover photo.
Overall it was such fun night and it was so good to see so many people dressed up and having fun. Thanks to The Walleye for inviting us to take photos of this years event. I can't wait until next year. I guess we should already start thinking about our costume. Halloween always seems to come so fast.
