Entry to DigitalRev TV Contest

This is my entry in to DigitalRev TV's fan contest.

Emma describes the contents of my camera bag.  Then she walk around the streets of Vancouver and does some street photography.

This was a fun short side project that didn't take long to make.  There was no script, and it was a run and gun shoot project with limited time and no crew.  Which is part of the appeal, and contributes to the look of the video.  Taking an afternoon off to do small projects like this really mixes things up.
Watch the followup instructional video, How to Clean your Camera Lens: HERE!

Completely off topic: Firetruck

My building has this issue of setting off the fire alarm every few weeks.  Usually early in the morning or laaate at night.  This time it was at 7am.  I just happened to be sitting around in my suit fiddling with my camera, so when the alarm went off, I got on my way out.

When I got out, I started taking some pictures of the firetruck.  I'm a people photographer, so I was trying to get some guy that was checking out the truck in the frame.  Then some guy came up to me and started talking to me about photography.  His name was Dave, and he told me if I want to get a good shot, I need to get up close and take a particular part of my subject (the car) to make it not obvious as to its nature.  I was taking in a full shot of the truck.  The idea was to take a small part with just enough bits to identify it, but not immediately.

For these photos, I used a Canon 7D and a Sigma 30mm 1.4.  The setting was ISO-100, f/1.4, 1/13s. 

Tony's Birthday Party

Last Saturday I was at Anthony Ferrari's Birthday Party.  That's right.  I do take pictures other than of models, people getting drunk, or nightclubs.  Sometimes.

See the full set at my flickr collection.

This was a very friendly crowd.  I do a lot of party photography, but the dynamic changes in a house party.  Keep this in mind as a party photographer.  In a party, it's a bunch of people getting together to have a good time.  After you (the photographer) gets there, they go from just a bunch of people hanging out... to celebrities.  Really, if you've been at a party with a photographer, you know what I mean.  Attitudes change, and people seem to have more fun.


Most people enjoy having their picture taken.  Here, I ask people if they want their picture taken.  In a club, I don't need to go around asking, people will come up to me and ask for me to take pictures.  If they have a drink in their hand, I ask if they want it in the frame.  I like to remind people if they actually want to be seen with alcohol or not.  It does make a difference to people, and I do this at a night club too.  Sometimes.



Anyways, at a party, go around and chat with some people.  Getting to know them a little bit will let you take better photos of them: they feel more comfortable around you and relax when you snap that shutter button.

Black and White Editon: Film Stills from the Helm

Elysia Rotaru

These are stills from a short film that took place inside The Helm of Vancouver restaurant/lounge.  House of Leo Productions brought me in for this film, which will be available online soon.

The complete set for this shoot is available online at my Flickr site!

Doolin's Irish Pub End of Exam Party 2010 Winter

Poor Charlotte got cut again.

I was out taking a walk with my camera last Friday and I somehow ended up at Doolin's Irish Pub for an end-of-exams party.

Find the full set of pictures at my Flickr HERE!

As usual, nerd stuff hidden under girls.

Canon 7D Video Setup

I just wanted to talk about my video HD SLR camera set up.  If you're in to this nerd stuff, then enjoy.  Otherwise, look at this picture of the pretty girl.


Click Below to see my Video Camera Setup!

Girls Wanna Have Fun at Tunnel

I went out to the Tunnel Nightclub for some photography on Saturday to meet my friend DJ Mikxter from Independent Vancouver who happened to be DJ'ing that night.  It also just happened to be a ladies night, who knew.


See the full set at my Flickr!
Depends on how I feel like, I may also upload the video.  Sometime.  Maybe this week.  Ha!

Videos from Vancouver Fashion Week

Here are some videos I took from the Vancouver Fashion Week, edited by Blackout Productions

Click below to see the videos!

Armani Launch Party at the Barcelona pt. II

The videos I took from the Armani Exchange Launch Party at the Barcelona is up at Blackout Productions. Thanks to Blackout for the editing!


Armani Exchange Launch Party from Blackout Productions on Vimeo.

Dress Code 2010 Fashion Show

I was at Dress Code 2010, a SFU hosted Networking event.

The full set can be found at my Flikr site!

Armani Launch Party at the Barcelona

I was working with BlackOut Productions at the Armani Launch Party.  They brought me in as a videographer, with Nick Malcolm as assistant.

I'll post the video soon!

Warning, camera nerd stuff below

Vancouver Fashion Week

I had a great time working with BlackOut Productions at the Vancouver Fashion Week.  They commissioned me as a videographer to catch the runway shows on the weekend, so I didn't get to take any photos.  Work comes first.  Work work work.  I did take some photos of the practice runway walks though.  I'll put those up soon!

60's Photoshoot

Talent (top): Elena Bianca
Talent (bottom): Vanessa Lever
Wardrobe/Makeup (Vanessa): Leah Wilburn
Makeup (Elena): Ashley Hogan
Assistant: Nicole Hogan

The Last Barn Owl

Talent: Frida Norrman
Make up: Ashley Hogan

The Last Placeholder

While I'm working on my web page, I'll be using Blogger to update my works.

Strangely enough, I spend more time working on other web pages than mine.  Probably because no one will pay me to finish my own web page.  Ha!

Here are some pictures from a couple recent Photo shoots.

Above-
Model: Nicole Hogan
Makeup/Stylist: Amy Doherty

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Model: Leah Wilburn
Assistant: Nicole Hogan