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So my pitch in Toronto at the start of the month when I was off strutting my stuff was in essence, ” Hire me – I’m not from round here…”. God knows TO, as well as being the centre of … Continue reading
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This posting has been fermenting inside me for a few weeks now. It lacked the urgency of my last about poor Riley but comes from as deeply felt, although admittedly far more selfish, thoughts and emotions. It’s a new year. … Continue reading
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Riley died this morning. In his owners’ arms. There’s a dignity and openness to the passing of pets that humans don’t often afford to themselves. We’ve known for a little while that Riley’s time was coming soon. Since last Fall … Continue reading
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Seriously, how fun is this job? All of about 3 hours after the final 22 players were announced for Team Canada I had the privilege of hanging out with each and every one of them. Not for too long admittedly … Continue reading
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I can be a bit of a word geek. “Eats, Shoots and Leaves” is absolutely one of my favourite books of all time. I’m always a sucker for cool design & typography. And I can never say no to a … Continue reading
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Kids & Fashion – if there’s something I’m known for it’s neither of these. Not close. However, when my good friend Bryan McCloskey announced he was launching a new kids clothing line I boldly threw caution to the wind and … Continue reading
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“We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow”. I read these words for the first time on Friday 11th. Not having grown up here I’m unfamiliar with “In Flanders Fields”. The quote is inscribed on the first tablet at the Calgary … Continue reading
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Growing up last century in the UK I was of course drilled extensivly on all matters of protocol and chivalry. Oicks like us were fully briefed on when to curtsey (me – never) how to invite a Baron to dinner … Continue reading
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I was thrilled to hear a little while ago that Rogers Sportsnet were to be starting a new magazine with Myles McCutcheon as their Photo Editor. And utterly delighted when Myles called to ask me to shoot for them. Who’s … Continue reading
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I love magazines, often even when they don’t have any of my photos in them. The office shelves here are creaking under the weight of an eclectic library of magazines stretching over the last 10 years. Each and every one … Continue reading
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You’ve got to love the new math of the digital world. In many ways it’s defined my whole career. When I arrived in the world of pro photography 10 years ago, digital was an esoteric and expensive beast with questionable … Continue reading
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Lord knows I Heart Canada but the seasons here are seriously screwed up: the glaciers have barely receded when we hit the longest day and now, post Labour Day, we’re traumatised about the coming winter while it’s still 28C out. … Continue reading