Winter

Winter is coming. Best time of the year for some, worst time for others. The light, or lack thereof is always a challenge. Another time of the year for renewal and revival and rebirth.

The In Between.

I have been documenting my dogs life HERE for the past 8 1/2 years with monthly galleries of his experiences and his adventures. It's forced me to seek out things to do with him so the photos aren't lame every month. He has no idea, but he's allowed me to experiment and become a better photographer as a result. Sometimes he gets extra treats for this. I have resisted, on the other hand, trying to document every living second of my 2 yr old daughters life. I still take loads of photos, but the concept of documenting over experiencing moments is something I am constantly aware of. Especially in this day of never-ending image taking devices and platforms to publish images (like this blog) Rather, its sometimes nice to seek out the stuff that we never really think about taking pictures of or remembering..even though they are integral to all our daily experiences. I like to call it the "in between" stuff.

coming attractions

Look out for a new project that will be exhibited later in 2013. Promises to be fun and exciting for all.

disconnect

Some more photos from a continuing project mentioned last month that explores what happens when things in our culture are no longer relevant but that weren't really anticipated to occur as rapidly as they have, or will. Sometimes referred to as the "Ingenuity Gap" where the nature of problems faced by our society are becoming more complex and that our ability to implement solutions is not keeping pace. Its cerebral to be sure, but the byproduct is that it really sucks if you need to make a pay phone call. Further explanation to follow. Stay tuned.

More from across the bridge

Just came back from essentially a one day trip to Detroit for some ongoing photos for a project. Found some new spots and realized some things I've photographed before are no longer there. Either bulldozed or burned down.  It is always an intense experience getting around there.

The Leaves Fall..

Autumn is such a beautiful time. In fact, the time just after the leaves peak in colour is kinda the coolest time because there is the impending cloak of winter that threatens to mute everything. It begins to get  dark early and the light is an inky blue colour that only reveals itself this time of the year..and it starts to feel...still. The trees take on a naked barren feel and coffee and grilled cheese (and soup) become the sought after cure for cold forays out into the landscape. It's a time of the year for reflection, renewal, and nesting for the upcoming winter...it's also when I'm happy I don't live in Los Angeles...or Florida (although I'm always happy I don't live in Florida..no disrespect.

Happa:

Have been doing a variety of portraits lately and sort of just by coincidence have photographed a bunch  of half Asian women for some different projects. That's the awesome thing about being based in Toronto in that its a never ending well of blended cultures and backgrounds. Were lucky.