Fort Edmonton

I have lived in Edmonton for four years now and I had realized that I have never been to Fort Edmonton, so last summer I took a day trip with Colleen and Mike.  It is an old community that has been preserved through time, not only the homes and stores but the staff dress up and talk as if the people had been preserved too.  Full of great photo opportunities, I suggest that you go see it one day if you get the chance.

Slave Lake

Beach, trees and bird houses from Slave Lake.

Nearing the end of Summer

Near the end of summer, Colleen and I spent a few days in Slave Lake.  She is one of my biggest influences when it comes to photography.  None of these photos would exist if it wasn't for her pushing me to go off on the beach with our cameras.

August Long

Over August long weekend this summer I took a trip up to Slave Lake to camp with my parents and cousins.  The weather was not the greatest but it was still a lot of fun. Here are a few of my favorites from the weekend.

Arizona

My parents recently bought a house in Arizona with my uncle and aunt.  I took a trip to check out the place with my parents last year and took a few photos; the cacti were blooming and these are some that I like.


My parents.

And the White Tank Mountains.

Work Experience - Fish Griwkowsky

For my first week of Work Experience last fall, I shadowed Fish Griwkowsky.  Although his main focus isn't photography, I learned a great deal from the man.  He was humble about his skill level of photography, but there are a lot of things that school cannot teach you, things that only experience can, and Fish has had his fair share of experience.  Griwkowsky primarily writes and cartoons for SEE Weekly among other magazines and papers and has been published in more than handful of others.  His photography covers everything from nature to events to portraits.

Fish and Mrs. Griwkowsky

During the week we shot a few portraits of bands (including a 3D attempt of the Whitsundays) and even a portrait of his mother (who was in town for Fish's award of 40 under 40).  Mostly we just talked about the state of the photography industry and how the both of us fit in it.
Clearly I am not a writer and I apologize for the stumbling sentences.  I had a fun week and would like to thank Fish for having me and even arranging photo shoots for us. 

Fish

Arizona Christmas Break

I spent my first Christmas out of Canada this past year in Arizona with my family.  This was my third time at the White Tank Mountains.  These are three of my favorites from the trip. There will be more to come though.