The Duggan Family

This shoot was done in the first week of December, and even though we still had no snow, it was bitter cold that day; even so, both boys - Blake and Brody - were so well behaved and a joy to work with! I picked a local abandoned farm property that was full of old cars because mom Amanda told me that her hubby Clint was a vehicle enthusiast and would get a kick out of it. We all braved the windy weather to get some great shots of the boys for Christmas, and the family loved all the photos. I had a fun day with all of them and hope to work with them again in the future.











 

Summer's Last Fire

Sometimes it's nice to take a break from paid jobs & I have been doing so many weddings lately, so I got together with my friend Nicole, who is a visual artist and model in her spare time. This summer I had acquired a few vintage dresses but had yet to use them for a shoot, so Nicole and I decided a fun creative session was in order. We spent the day in and around Creemore at a few of my abandoned locations getting some amazing shots of her with the brilliant red/pink hair colour she's currently rocking.

Copper Kettle Classics

This weekend was Creemore's Copper Kettle Festival, which is a fun filled day celebrating the community and the beer that is brewed here. Part of the excitement is seeing the huge collection of antique & vintage vehicles which line the main street for all to see. This year had the most cars thus far; not only was the entire street filled, but every parking lot and side street along the way as well! It was also the first time I have ever seen the "rat rods" on display, which are ever funkier because the owners purposefully add rust, scratches and interesting items to the car itself, setting them head-and-shoulders above the rest in terms of utter coolness.

 

Baby On Board

At the beginning of this week I had my first-ever maternity shoot with my friend Seana, another amazing person I have met through Store 54, and a fellow lover of all things vintage. We had both discussed ideas for the session, agreeing that a vintage theme with props would be brilliant, given her style and my photography techniques. I met up with Seana and her partner Braden at their adorable house near Collingwood first to do some couple shots, then Seana & I headed to a farm in Singhampton to do some belly pictures. The farm is owned the family of a friend of hers, and it IS still inhabited by the grandfather, though much of the house has been left untouched for many years, giving it a retro/abandoned feel.

I can't wait to meet the little one (due at the end of September) and hopefully do some beautiful newborn pictures for the couple as well. They have opted to be surprised by the sex of the baby, though when asked, Seana admitted she thinks it may be a boy. We'll see!











 

 

House of the Moody Blues

I found this abandoned house years ago but never had the right chance to explore it; instead I watched it sit, empty for the longest time, waiting for the opportunity to arrive. When it did, I discovered a treasure trove of retro junk, piled high in almost every room. Obviously someone is/has been using it as a storage locker for their stuff, though it doesn't appear that anyone had been there in a while. My favourite part was the retro blue paint in several rooms - I call it "Moody Blue".

Creemore Dairy Days

This past weekend my small town with the big heart held a day-long celebration for the opening of our new local dairy production farm. The Miller's have been planning this little dream of theirs for many years; to produce, bottle and sell Jersey milk - from their own property, in an environmentally sustainable way. The community was excited to welcome the idea of fresh, local milk & cream, and the day was full of music, tours of the farm, and the best damn chocolate milkshakes you have ever tasted.

 



 



 



 

Raw Eco Jewellery

This week I got together with my friend Devaki Macdonald, the insanely talented artist behind Raw Eco Jewellery. I spent the afternoon at her place, photographing her amazing studio and some of her finished pieces. All of Dev's work is made from reclaimed, recycled & up-cycled materials, mainly vintage clock and watch parts. The resulting necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches are possibly the coolest thing you've ever seen; each one of a kind. I first met Devaki when I joined a young entrepreneur co-op in Collingwood called Store 54, where she's the manager, and it's hard not to instantly want to befriend such an awesome chick.

Check out her website >>> http://rawecojewellery.com/

Check out Store 54 >>>>> http://www.store54.biz/