Yesterday I packed the photo gear into the van and headed through Vancouver up to Whytecliff Park for Brian and Crystal’s engagement session. I arrived a little early because I had never been there before and wanted to scout out some great locations for the shoot. Well, I can now honestly say a whole lotta good that did because there isn’t a single INCH out there that wouldn’t make for an amazing backdrop! Thank you so much guys for showing me this amazing place! You look absolutely fantastic in your images, you were so great and fun to work with and I can’t wait for your wedding this summer!

I was sifting through my images from yesterday’s engagement session with Crystal and Brian, and came across this little doozy. It was such an amazing session, and I think I may have found a new favorite place to shoot!

Check back tomorrow for the full blog post! Happy Sunday everyone!

I am deeply proud and humbled to share these few moments touching on the connection between Michael and Patrick. I have never felt the world go more silent and at peace than when I am witnessing precious seconds like these.

Michael and Patrick, even though our session only lasted a few hours, I realize without a doubt in my mind that the love you have for each other is the degree of love that everyone, everyone searches for. Thank you for this. Thank you.

Real Love is, and always will be.

Michael

Hey Everyone!

Its been an amazing experience this past week in Vegas at WPPI (Wedding Portrait Photographers International). I am exhausted physically, mentally, and spiritually (we’ll get to that in the next post, but its all good things friends). I am definitely ready to come back home. I cannot wait to hold Grit in my arms, and sing to her pregnant belly. (hee hee)

The week of infinitely long walks through smokey casinos, and cramming as much into your brain from the plethora of classes and tradeshow booths is enough to wear anybody down. The funny thing is: as exhausted as I am, I am so excited and inspired to get working on what I have learned and experienced that I could probably run home from Vegas to Vancouver.

For the moment I leave you with this image of the view from my 27th floor room at MGM Grand (for the record New York, New York shown in the image is by far my favorite looking hotel). The technique used on this image was HDR (High Dynamic Range Imaging) which involves the combination of various images shot at different exposures. I have never really liked the look of this form of imagery, but today I did what I loved to do. I explored. I played and did something different (for me). Please enjoy.

Until next time my friends,

Michael

On Saturday I headed out with my good friends Nick and Deb to Holland Park in Surrey for the Wide Mouth Mason concert. We had an awesome time, this was my 6th time seeing WMM live and they never cease to amaze. I thought I’d share some of my favorite images from the night, hope you like em!

Also be sure to check out the music for yourselves at WideMouthMason.com and also take a look at some of the great charities and causes the guys support. Happy Tuesday everyone!