TBSO Rehearsal
It’s crazy times we live in right now, and as a creative, it’s going to be a difficult next few months. Before things got as serious as they are now, I had the pleasure of photographing the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra rehearsing before a show last week. TBSO needed updated photos for their promotional material as well as some specific photos of a few key artists in action. It was an amazing experience not only photographing our Symphony Orchestra in action, but also seeing the amount of work that goes into the day of a performance.
Big Lake Reflections - The Chanterelle
I had the honour of photographing a very special event at the Chanterelle earlier this week. It was called Big Lake Reflections and and it was put on by Eco Superior. It was intended to be an evening celebrating our relationship with Lake Superior through the Arts. A wonderful diverse, gathering of artists of various modalities were in attendance to share and highlight one piece of art that celebrates our relationship with Lake Superior. The goal was to hopefully inspire us all to deepen that relationship, and in turn, inspire greater stewardship.
Fort William Historical Park - Family Day 2020
It was such an amazing Family Day at Fort William Historical Park. Even though there were a lot of different events going on for Family Day throughout the city, we decided to spend most of our time at the park and it was well worth it. I couldn’t get over all the amazing activities that happened throughout the day. We spent about 3 hours walking around.
Melanie + Esker Newborn Session
Esker and Melanie recently welcomed their new daughter, Maeve, into the family. They weren’t planning on getting newborn photos done, but as soon as she arrived, they knew they had to. I get to do their wedding this coming September so I was super happy that I got to have a portrait session with them before then. Plus, I also got to meet Maeve, who might go down as the calmest baby I have ever met.
8th Annual Wolfy's Pond Cup
Last year was my first time photographing Wolfy’s Pond Cup. As soon as I finished taking photos of it, I knew I had to come out to the next one. Fast forward to today, and it was here again. Just like last year, it was just as great. It is such a unique atmosphere, and you can just tell that everyone is having a fantastic time.
TBSO Women & The Blues
This past Saturday I was invited to take photos of the TBSO Women and The Blues event at the Italian Hall. I had photographed a few TBSO events in the past, but this was by far my favourite one. Performers Nancy Freeborn and Zoey Williams sang a variety of songs by Billy Holiday and Diana Ross, amongst others.
Back by the TBSO, everyone put on such an amazing show in front of a sold out crowd. If you haven’t already, next time they perform together, I highly encourage you to check them out. It’s an evening of music will never forget!
Top 100 Wedding Photos 2019
Well, another year down and hopefully, another great one on the horizon. Looking back on all my weddings from 2019, really made me appreciate how lucky I am to be able to do this job. Year in and year out I get to meet so many amazing couples and families. Then I get to share my story with them and give them memories that will last for generations. I can’t think of a more rewarding job.
Brandon + Anna Wedding - Fort William Historical Park
My last wedding of 2019 took place at Fort William Historical Park. I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful location to end such an amazing year. Once I arrived I met up with Brandon and some of the wedding party at the main entrance. We hopped on the shuttle bus that eventually took us to the park, which is where everything was taking place. Once we got there, Anna arrived, and we made our way in. After gathering everyone in the wedding party and the immediate family, we continued on and photographed all the portraits.
Sara + Eric Engagement Session - Centennial Park
Sara and Eric came to visit family for the holidays and, while they were here, asked me to shoot their engagement photos. I always love when wedding couples of mine decide to to do engagement sessions. It helps break the ice a bit and get everyone comfortable with one another. Plus, I very much enjoy getting out in the winter and photographing beautiful couples.
Leah + Family Portraits
Whenever I do family session at home, I always look forward to them. Combine that with a very important occasion like an 80th birthday party and it makes it that much better. Leah and her family, who are from out of town wanted to surprise their father with a portrait session, and that is where I came in. I felt honoured to be a part of their day, let alone capture it.
TBCF Annual Grant Reception - Roots to Harvest
Earlier this week Roots to Harvest hosted the Thunder Bay Community Foundation’s Annual Grant Reception. Local charities were presented with grants from a variety of local donors. It truly was an evening of great food, company and an extremely generous atmosphere. There are so many charities in Thunder Bay and it’s amazing to see local donors support them.
Head Safety Awareness - Lakehead University
Last week I was asked to photograph a portion of the Head Safety Awareness event at Lakehead University. Scouts Canada and Hydro One put on the event to help families become aware of head injuries and how to prevent them.
Bianca + Family Portraits - Thunder Bay Marina
The weather was actually quite warm this past weekend so it was perfect timing for my family portrait session with Bianca and her family. We started by the boat docks and worked our way around the Marina. It’s so nice just keeping portrait sessions casual. Bianca and her family said they hadn’t gotten family portraits for a long long time so they were well overdue! Who knows, maybe it will become an annual thing!
ONWA Poetry Night
As part of their work to address violence against Indigenous Women and Girls, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosted Poetry Nights at their chapters and offices across the province of Ontario this past Monday, November 25th in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women orangetheworld campaign. It was an evening of spoken word and live music from local artists. I was there to capture the evening and I am so thankful I was invited to be part of such an important event.
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.
Big Wreck @ NV Music Hall
It was quite the concert last night with Big Wreck at NV Music Hall. I am by no means a concert photographer but once in a while I’m asked to photograph the odd one here and there. I’ve been a fan of Big Wreck for a long time so I was excited to finally see them perform live. It was a sold at show which made for an electric crowd. As a photographer, it’s not always easy when it’s that packed, where you can’t even move, but I still managed to get a few great shots.
Remembrance Day 2019 - Waverley Park
These are a collection of photos I took at this years Remembrance Day at Waverley Park in Thunder Bay.
Jake + Journee Portraits - Centennial Park
Sometimes things just happen for a reason. A couple weeks ago we had to cancel our original session because Jake wasn’t feel well. Fast forward to this morning and the weather was absolutely perfect. It snowed the night before so it made Centennial Park even more beautiful. Jake and Journee had never done a portrait session before but they had absolutely nothing to worry about. In 30 minutes we came away with so many great photos.
ONWA’s 48th Annual General Assembly & Leadership Conference
ONWA held their 48th Annual AGA Conference this past October and I was tasked to capture the entire event. It was a lot of work but I absolutely enjoyed the entire experience. The last one I photographed last year was actually in Toronto. So it was nice to be able to stay in town for this one. Although, I do enjoy going to Toronto any chance I can. Not only did I take photographs, but I also did a lot of video too.
Lexy + Family Portraits - Tree Farm
It was my second portrait session in a row at the Tree Farm. This time around, instead of an engagement session, it was with Lexy and her family. But, just like the previous session, they brought their dog. In this case, it was Gabby, who was definitely the centre of attention. Lexy mentioned that Gabby had been through quite a few foster homes so it hadn’t been easy. Luckily she is ‘home’ now and you could really tell she was settling in with her new family.