I’ve been hired to document the creation of some new street art murals here in Toronto. 125 artists are creating 353 murals along the bicycle track on Richmond Avenue. Can’t wait to share more of these images once the project is complete! For now here is a trio from a small section of the bike-able street art gallery.
Choppin’ wood and tending to fires with my number one gal. Can’t go wrong with that!
Something unexpected has happened to me! I’ve purchased a Fujifilm Camera. No knock on Fujifilm, but I never saw myself switching camera brands. I’ve got a well rounded Canon kit. Canon has been nothing but reliable, so I figured why in the heck would I ever change systems?
My biggest gripe with my current kit is that the body and lenses are BIG, even with the mirrorless bodies. This is totally fine by me. I shoot a ton of video so I’m used to hauling cameras, lenses, tripods, lights, C stands, sand bags, etc with me everywhere. But for everyday carry I often wouldn’t feel like bringing a hulking DSLR and lens out with me on the streets or to a hang out with a friend just was not practical. Obviously the solution would be a smaller camera. I had been enjoying shooting with the 35mm Olympus Infinity, but developing film is a pain in the butt and with film being so expensive I would be pretty precious about what it was I was shooting. A FujiFilm rep must have sensed that I had camera needs that weren’t being met. One contacted me and offered up a few cameras for me to try. I got him to send the X100v my way.
As soon as I got my hands on the X100V I fell in love. Beyond the size requirements this camera filled so many other needs I didn’t even know I had. The film simulations, creating “recipes” in camera, the aesthetics, just everything felt so right. This camera made me feel excited and inspired. I have added this camera to my everyday carry bag. My hope with this camera is to shoot and document my daily life. This is something that I haven’t been doing as consistent as I would like. When you are shooting for work everyday it’s so easy to leave your camera at home during your off-time. For me, this is the camera to change that.
The images below are JPGs straight out of camera—no editing! I’m looking forward to sharing more images from the X100V.
It amazes me how well wildlife can adapt to live in an urban environment. Here is a family of foxes that live in a high foot traffic area of my neighbourhood in Toronto. By giving them space, not feeding them and keeping your dogs on their leash, we can live in harmony with the wildlife here in the city.
It’s been COLD lately, but that doesn’t mean you need to run and hide. I love to get outside in the winter, probably a bit more than the average person, but there are some people who really put me to shame. I love to see these people getting after it, even in the iciest conditions. Here are a few captures of some folks who don’t let a little cool air and snow slow them down.
A man walks into the icy waters of Lake Ontario mid February.
A woman literally chills in Lake Ontario, seemingly unfazed by the winter waters.
Towel, bathing suit, mits and toque… not your typical checklist for a visit to the beach.
A pair of people waiting to catch the perfect winter wave.
Not exactly the body of water or time of year you’d imagine seeing surfers. It’s probably nice to have the water to yourself.
A brave kayaker launches his boat on one of the coldest mornings of the year.
Sharing an image from my time in China in honour of the Lunar New Year.
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