The Hill

At the end of March I had the opportunity to realize a project on a local ski hill near Banff that I've been thinking about for awhile. In the past few years I've noticed the creative outfits people put on to go skiing and have wanted to do a portrait project with a large format camera at the ski hill. I'm not sure yet if this is mini project that will develop into a larger body of work, but am happy with the images that were captured in this initial attempt.

I wanted to send a thank you to Mike Moynihan and Lake Louise Ski Hill for facilitating the shoot at the hill, as well as a BIG thank you to all the people who agreed to have their pictures taken in their ski outfits. I'm working on printing the photos this week, and hope to have them sent out to everyone who participated in the next few weeks. I also wanted to send a shout out to my fantastic assistant (and artist)  Simon Benedict for all his help!

George. 2012.

Dayna

Artist talk - TONIGHT- at Art Gallery of Alberta

If you're in the neighbourhood, I have an artist talk at the Art Gallery of Alberta tonight at 6:30pm. I will talking about my exhibit, My Banff, which opens May 28th. Come check it out!

Above is a sneak peek of the show.

Steph and Maddy

Didn't get a chance to put this as a big print in the show but I love this shot.

Andrea

Amy

Ed

Auntie Megs

Jack

The Boys

Rene

Writer Weeding

I visited Edmonton a few weeks back for the opening of the National Portrait Gallery and spent time with my friend, and arts writer, Amy Fung. I took this impromptu shot before we went to the delicious New York Bagel for breakfast.

Shrubbery with Personality

I seem to be on this kick lately where I am taking portraits of bushes, shrubbery and trees that have some sort of anthropomorphic way about them. Not sure where it's leading. Here's one from my local neighbourhood.

Cecilia

Another one of Jo

Laura

Rhea

Jo

The haircut

Mid-June styling session in Banff backyard.

Jane