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If I ever kept a diary, this is it. Be sure to check out all of my most recent gigs from commercial, architecture, and even the odd travel expedition.

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01.

Photography

Planning an important corporate event? I’ll be there, lurking in the shadows like a stealthy ninja, capturing candid moments of your colleagues while they network, and engage in activities.

Need headshots that showcase your employees at their best? I’m available to work with you on site or at a location that best represents your brand.

Got a new product in stock? I have studio gear that will make your products POP!

Say goodbye to generic stock images and hello to my patented Power Point™ pose!

02.

Videography

Tired of the same old corporate training videos? I’ve got you covered. Adding a little movie magic will transform your training materials into an engaging experience. With my background in teaching, I even consult on the learning process to make sure messages are straight forward and easy to understand.

In need of a company commercial? I work with you throughout the creative design process to make sure your brand’s image is carried through. Just no waving at the camera.

Milestones or other corporate events coming up that need to be captured? Let’s put together a schedule and shot list with everything you need covered to make sure we don’t miss anything.

Long format or just social media posts? You decide. I’m with you from pre-production to final cut.

03.

Aerial

Feeling the need? The need for speed? New to the arsenal of awesomeness is my trusty drone! Truly going over and above – as long as it’s under 400 ft.

Now available for surveying, taking beautiful cinematic stock footage, as well as all those slick real estate videos that are all the rage.

Getting into aerial work was the next big step for me, and pairs well with ground work to make a fully complete video package, adding more exciting and interesting perspectives. To put you at ease, I am a fully licensed drone pilot (advanced operations) by Transport Canada backed by years of X-Wing vs. TIE fighter simulators.

04.

Workshops

Do you feel the need to brush up on some creative skills? Do your employees need some valuable professional development?

Unleash your inner digital virtuoso and become the master of memes, the commander of comical gifs, and the sovereign of social media storytelling. Dive deep into the vast ocean of Photoshop, where you’ll learn how to magically transform mundane images into mind-bending masterpieces that will leave your friends scratching their heads and hitting that “share” button faster than you can say “digital wizardry.”

From crafting the perfect composition to understanding why Helvetica is the only font you need, I’ll equip you with the tools to conquer the digital universe. So grab your keyboards, flex those creative muscles, and contact me for a workshop that promises to teach you the secrets of digital media domination and leave you sharper than the edges of your meticulously cropped profile picture.

Hello there!

Over the last 20 years and a bit, my professional adventure has taken me all over the map – both literally and figuratively. I left my home town in Ontario (the tomato capital of Canada) to study at the University of Windsor, where I fell in love with the idea of visual storytelling through filmmaking during my Communications Studies and Theatre undergrad. That took me to Sheridan College where I got my post grad certificate in Advanced Television and Film, majoring in Cinematography and Screenwriting. I moved to the West coast in 2006 and worked in the film industry for a few years, on set in the camera department (sometimes on the road In PEI, Newfoundland or the Yukon), and started building my first photo business side hustle while juggling a few jobs – one of which was my first job as a photographer at a grad portrait studio.

A lifelong learner, I moved even further West to explore teaching in Victoria. I taught for 12 years in the secondary school system: theatre, art, digital media, photography, animation and even yearbook resulting in an award-winning book. Most recently my journey has taken me to Camosun College and their Communications department, where I teach videography and photography. I love it! And alongside it, guess what? My humble side hustle can keep going and growing!

Now, I stress to my students that it’s so important to have hobbies. Hobbies can make us feel more whole.

For me, it was costume making. I’m a huge Halloween nut – my birthday is in late October, so yes, Halloween is the best day ever – and costuming just came naturally. The older I got, the more interested I was in building more accurate costumes.

Being a massive Star Wars nerd (yes, I have beat Star Wars Trivial Pursuit in one round), I had to dive into this club called the 501st Legion.

Turns out they are a pretty rad group that not only focuses on accurate costuming, but raises money for charity as well. Win win!

Little did I know this was a bit of a rabbit hole: there are these things called 3D printers…and if you ever get one…your life will be forever changed. I have picked up so many skills from this hobby that I never thought I would – airbrushing, weathering, soldering, Arduino coding…yes…I build droids as well. Yes, BB-8 works with magnets. Yes, he is adorable.

on that note...

I stand by my work and my philosophy that you can be a professional while still having fun… and the quality of the work is that much more authentic and natural when everyone is relaxed and being themselves. So if all of this sounds like your cup of tea, coffee, or other tasty beverage, and you think we would jive well, give me a shout. I look forward to working with you!

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