When I heard that my friends Nicole and Matt had decided to tie the knot, I jumped at the chance to snap some engagement shots for them. It is always a pleasure to work with people who have a great sense of style and good taste. These engagement photos were taken at the Evergreen Brick Works in the east end of Toronto, a venue that affords both urban and natural settings, unique details, and complex architecture. Because I was shooting during the golden hour, when the sun is just beginning to set and casting perfect linear shadows, I was also able to catch some amazing black and white shots on my vintage Kodak Brownie Hawkeye from the 1960s. I used 120 Lomography black and white 100 speed film, and you can find the film photos sectioned off at the bottom of this post.
Thanks again Nicole and Matt, and congratulations on the engagement!
Kodak Hawkeye Lomo 120 B&W
I know this series is seasonally inappropriate, but l just finished the edits and I am pretty stoked about how they turned out. In Canada, even in -40 degree weather, you always keep your camera and some fingerless mittens near by. I’ve tried to photograph this ship many times but the rocky water’s edge never let me get a good view, or any view at all. On a particularly bitter cold and early Sunday morning it struck me…the lake is frozen! Finally, the opportunity for a shot. This is about thirty minuets of absolute freezing cold beauty, enjoy.
Hands down, one my favorite local watering holes in Queen West. I originally took this photo as a gift for the two owners to show some appreciation for the countless nights of hospitality they have shown me and my buddies. However, after packing up the prints and delivering them, I realized that I actually have much more than hospitality to thank them for. For all of the good memories and friendships made in this dingy little hole the wall, keep the Jack Daniels flowing and the rock and roll on 11, cheers.
In the Annex neighborhood of Toronto is one of the cities most renowned landmarks. The original thrift superstore, Honest Eds. I recently picked up my first prime lens, a Nikon 50mm 1.8, and I thought it would only be appropriate to shoot some wide open portraits and enjoy the light produced by this crazy building. My long time friend Kellie April graciously allowed me to shoot her, and with so much poise withstood the curious stares of passersby on busy Bloor St. Thanks a ton kell!
My dear friend Katie decided to follow a life of love and move far, far away from me. These photos were taken to commemorate our last hangout before she left. Katie, I miss you, and can’t wait till you’re home next.
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