October Portraits!

October 15, 2013 in BLOG POST, Vancouver Photography

October Portraits

October was the month of Portraits. I went on Vacation with a new Sigma 35mm f1.4 lens and loved every shot that this incredible lens could take. I had a great time taking pictures of my Nephews and Nieces and truly appreciated Sigma's fast quick focusing system; seeing as the kids would not sit still for a second.

Here are some samples of the images we got!

Amazing 1.4 Bokeh in the background.

Just checking things out!

Walk with Poppie!

Ok got them to sit still for 3 sec.

Best Picture EVER!!!

Grand Teton's Adventure

September 30, 2013 in BLOG POST

Grand Teton's Adventure

I had the pleasure of participating in the "Dirt Cheap Photo Tours" with Jeff Clow in the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Our group managed to some how stay mostly warm during some very challenging weather conditions. The first couple of days brought us Rain/Snow/Wind. We still headed out there though to shoot and it defiantly paid off. After 4 days, we had photographed 5 Bears, 2 Moose (twice), Bull Elk and his Harem of Ladies, A couple of Mule deer and a HUGE heard of Buffalo. We had some very close encounters with some very large animals as well. Once the weather started to clear a bit, we then where able get some shots of the mountains and some beautiful Iconic Grand Teton Scenery.

I had such a great time on this trip and highly recommend anyone taking one of Jeff's Tours! Here are some samples out of over 200GB that I shoot in that 4 day period.

Check out Jeff's Web Site: Dirt Cheap Photo Tours

Finally a break in the clouds to show us the amazing Teton Range. Also, the Aspen's started to turn Yellow!

Buffalo rolling around.

Charging Moose!!! The closest I have ever been to Bull Moose while it was running at full speed.

The Teton's where covered for the better part of the trip.

Some beautiful Mountains drops with horses.

Long Exposure of one of the Molten Families Barn.

Random Buffalo.

Amazing Moose Experience.

Cinnamon bear

Molten Family Barn

Lots of Sage around the Jackson Hole

We saw this Bull Elk with his heard of Ladies, during a huge snow storm. I had to shoot at 5000ISO because it was so dark.

Beautiful Aspen Tree's

Moose hanging out in a little Lake.

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8 Picture Pano merged together in Photoshop.

Big Sky Fall

September 25, 2013 in BLOG POST, Travel

Big Sky Fall Fall is one of the best times to be in Montana. The trees are slowly turning, the weather is generally favorable and the day-by-day lighting is a photographers dream. I started my trip off with a little trout fishing in Holter Lake. The lake is a incredible intricate lake; one that Lewis and Clark navigated on their way through the State. I was fortunate enough to see some beautiful Big Horn Sheep, Antelope and lots of deer like usual. Most of the shots are taken with a Nikon D800 or a Nikon D600. The animal shots are with a 300mm 2.8 1.7x Tele convertor.

The largest Trout I have ever caught! Beautiful Rainbow Trout!

Holter Lake. The mountain ranges surrounding the lake are incredible.

I was trying to be sneaky and get a photograph of some White Tail's feeding on some apples. I got caught and they took off running.

A beautiful Morning on Lake Holter

Amazing Skies and country.

Our fishing Partner. Bim's!

Big Sky Country!

Nice White Tail feeding on some apples.

A nice big Antelope. He had a harem of females with him.

Calm Holter Lake morning.

Missouri River, feeding into Holter Lake.

Love the big skies!

Lindsay and Chris Wedding Samples

September 15, 2013 in BLOG POST, Weddings

Lindsay and Chris Wedding Samples: We had a beautiful day in Centre Bay on Gambier island for Lindsay and Chris's Wedding Ceremony. The morning started off with lots of rain, but the clouds parted and we had sunshine for the rest of the afternoon. All the guests where Ferried over to the island from the North Shore and they enjoyed cocktails and horsd'oeuvres on the dock.

I had the pleasure of being hoisted up on a Bosun's Chair up the mast of a Sail boat to get the entire group shot. The things you will do for a picture!!

Congrats guys!

Up the Mast getting a group shot!

Best Party Boat ride of my life!

Hit the Ground Running!

August 29, 2013 in BLOG POST, Travel, Vancouver Photography, Weddings

Hit the Ground Running! This past week and a half have proved to be a crazy work week.

I flew in 4 planes, 5 helicopters (1 with the doors off), Up and down to Langara Island in Haida Gwaii twice, photographed 3 Weddings, Spent hours in a boat shooting in the rain, photographed a Galla at one of the most amazing hotels in Downtown Vancouver, photographed a Canucks Kids Camp, Baby Portraits and managed to finish editing a Wedding in my spare time!

Instead of posting multiple individual posts, I have decided to post them all together!

Here is a sample of my work week!!!

My OFFICE; A.M. and P.M. !

There is nothing else I would rather take pictures of then these amazing creatures!

Photographed the release of this little guy!

Started my morning off with a Doors Off Chopper Ride. Photographing the Shot Gun start for the Fishing For Kids Derby, West Coast Fishing Club in Haida Gwaii.