Peter Bregg Photography https://peterbreggphotography.com Fri, 29 May 2015 19:51:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Jack Layton – The Shave https://peterbreggphotography.com/jack-layton-the-shave/ Fri, 29 May 2015 19:43:49 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1899 Peter always talks about his series of politicians shaving in the morning.  As you can imagine, this would require an early invite by the subject to his most private sanctuary, the bathroom.  The collection of shavers keep on growing, but in the meantime here are some of the Jack Layton captures only months before his... Read More

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]]> Peter always talks about his series of politicians shaving in the morning.  As you can imagine, this would require an early invite by the subject to his most private sanctuary, the bathroom.  The collection of shavers keep on growing, but in the meantime here are some of the Jack Layton captures only months before his passing.

Opposition Leader Jack Layton and wife Olivia Chow in their Ottawa apartment Wednesday May 25, 2011 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Peter Bregg

Opposition Leader Jack Layton and wife Olivia Chow in their Ottawa apartment Wednesday May 25, 2011 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Peter Bregg

Opposition Leader Jack Layton and wife Olivia Chow in their Ottawa apartment Wednesday May 25, 2011 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Peter Bregg

Above: Peter captures himself as well.

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]]> Covering the Royals… https://peterbreggphotography.com/covering-the-royals/ Wed, 06 May 2015 18:57:50 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1875 (above picture) Princess Diana enthralled by mayor’s chain of office as she and Charles sign the guest book. 1986 With all the media hype over the Royals, we’d thought we show you some of Peter’s popular work.   Peter’s long career has brought him lot’s of opportunities to capture the Royals whether in the U.K. or abroad.... Read More

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]]> (above picture) Princess Diana enthralled by mayor’s chain of office as she and Charles sign the guest book. 1986

With all the media hype over the Royals, we’d thought we show you some of Peter’s popular work.   Peter’s long career has brought him lot’s of opportunities to capture the Royals whether in the U.K. or abroad.  Here are some of his classic captures of various British Royals.

Princes Diana and Prince Charles with their sons, William and Harry in Toronto arrive for church service at St. James Cathedral. October 27, 1991.Princess Diana and Prince Charles with their sons, William and Harry in Toronto arrive for church service at St. James Cathedral. October 27, 1991.

US President George Bush appears to be ignored by the Queen at The 17th G7 Summit was held in London, England, United Kingdom between July 15 to 17, 1991. The venue for the summit meetings was Lancaster House in London. Peter BreggUS President George Bush appears to be ignored by the Queen at The 17th G7 Summit was held in London, England, United Kingdom between July 15 to 17, 1991. The venue for the summit meetings was Lancaster House in London.

Princess Diana and Mila Mulroney in Vancouver during a Royal Tour in 1986. Peter BreggPrincess Diana and Mila Mulroney in Vancouver during a Royal Tour in 1986.

The Queen silhouetted in Barbados 1989. Peter BreggThe Queen silhouetted in Barbados 1989.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles after they were wed in St. Paul's Cathedral. 1981 Peter BreggPrincess Diana and Prince Charles after they were wed in St. Paul’s Cathedral. 1981

Sad Princess Diana during her last Royal Tour in Canada. Peter BreggPrincess Diana during her last Royal Tour in Canada.

CPT107 August 31)--SAYING THANKS--Diana, Princess of Wales pushes hair from her face as she thanks her motorcycle police escort in Ottawa, prior to departing from Canada's captial in this June 22, 1983 photo. (CP PHOTO) 1983 (Stf-Peter Bregg)SAYING THANKS–Diana, Princess of Wales pushes hair from her face as she thanks her motorcycle police escort in Ottawa, prior to departing from Canada’s captal. June 22, 1983 photo.

Prince Charles marries Lady Diana in St. Paul's Cathedral in 1981. Peter BreggPrince Charles marries Lady Diana in St. Paul’s Cathedral in 1981.

The Queen in 1986 visits the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian China during her first visit to the communist county. Peter BreggThe Queen in 1986 visits the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian China during her first visit to the communist county.

The queen is given farewell salute as she leaves Ottawa in 1992 with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and wife Mila. Peter BreggThe queen is given farewell salute as she leaves Ottawa in 1992 with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and wife Mila.

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson reacts to a misfire on a starting pistol in Toronto at start of a walkathon in 1990. Peter BreggDuchess of York Sarah Ferguson reacts to a misfire on a starting pistol in Toronto at start of a walkathon in 1990.

The Queen gets a farewell kiss from husband Prince Phillip as they prepare to depart Barbados in 1989. They were leaving on separate planes which is why they kissed in public. Peter BreggThe Queen gets a farewell kiss from husband Prince Phillip as they prepare to depart Barbados in 1989. They were leaving on separate planes which is why they kissed in public.

Diane Bregg meets The Prince and Princess of Wales at Rideau Hall as guest of Lily Schreyer at right in Ottawa during their first visit to Canada in 1983. Peter BreggDiane Bregg (right -Peter’s wife) meets The Prince and Princess of Wales at Rideau Hall as guest of Lily Schreyer in Ottawa during their first visit to Canada in 1983.  (One of Peter’s favorite pictures, which he happily displays on his kitchen wall)

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]]> Covering Canada in Vietnam https://peterbreggphotography.com/covering-canada-in-vietnam/ Fri, 01 May 2015 21:02:32 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1873 As part of the International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) Canada played a huge peacekeeping role in Vietnam.  Canadian soldiers partook in helping stabilize and keep the peace while enforcing cease fires .  Peter was there to cover the Canadian efforts. Below are photos of Peter with others including AP photojournalist Nick Ut who captured... Read More

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]]> As part of the International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) Canada played a huge peacekeeping role in Vietnam.  Canadian soldiers partook in helping stabilize and keep the peace while enforcing cease fires .  Peter was there to cover the Canadian efforts.

Scenes in Hanoi, North Vietnam in Macrh of 1973. Peter Bregg/CP

Scenes in Hanoi, North Vietnam in Macrh of 1973. Peter Bregg/CP

Scenes in Hanoi, North Vietnam in Macrh of 1973. Peter Bregg/CP

Scenes in Hanoi, North Vietnam in Macrh of 1973. Peter Bregg/CP

Canadian soldiers as part of the ICCS.Canada remained a member of the ICCS from 29 January until 31 July 1973. During this period there were 18,000 alleged cease-fire violations, which resulted in over 76,000 killed, wounded and missing to both sides. One Canadian (Captain Charles Laviolette of the 12e Regiment blindŽ du Canada) and eight others from Hungary (2 persons: border guard Captain AurŽl Dylski and 1st Lt Csaba Cziboly), Indonesia, the Philippines, Poland and the United States were killed on 7 April 1973 when an ICCS helicopter was shot down. This was the only Canadian fatality during its time with the ICCS. In practical terms, Canada stayed long enough to supervise the American withdrawal and the exchange of prisoners of war.

Canadian soldiers as part of the ICCS.Canada remained a member of the ICCS from 29 January until 31 July 1973. During this period there were 18,000 alleged cease-fire violations, which resulted in over 76,000 killed, wounded and missing to both sides. One Canadian (Captain Charles Laviolette of the 12e Regiment blindŽ du Canada) and eight others from Hungary (2 persons: border guard Captain AurŽl Dylski and 1st Lt Csaba Cziboly), Indonesia, the Philippines, Poland and the United States were killed on 7 April 1973 when an ICCS helicopter was shot down. This was the only Canadian fatality during its time with the ICCS. In practical terms, Canada stayed long enough to supervise the American withdrawal and the exchange of prisoners of war.

Canadian soldiers as part of the ICCS.Canada remained a member of the ICCS from 29 January until 31 July 1973. During this period there were 18,000 alleged cease-fire violations, which resulted in over 76,000 killed, wounded and missing to both sides. One Canadian (Captain Charles Laviolette of the 12e Regiment blindŽ du Canada) and eight others from Hungary (2 persons: border guard Captain AurŽl Dylski and 1st Lt Csaba Cziboly), Indonesia, the Philippines, Poland and the United States were killed on 7 April 1973 when an ICCS helicopter was shot down. This was the only Canadian fatality during its time with the ICCS. In practical terms, Canada stayed long enough to supervise the American withdrawal and the exchange of prisoners of war.

Canadian soldiers as part of the ICCS.Canada remained a member of the ICCS from 29 January until 31 July 1973. During this period there were 18,000 alleged cease-fire violations, which resulted in over 76,000 killed, wounded and missing to both sides. One Canadian (Captain Charles Laviolette of the 12e Regiment blindŽ du Canada) and eight others from Hungary (2 persons: border guard Captain AurŽl Dylski and 1st Lt Csaba Cziboly), Indonesia, the Philippines, Poland and the United States were killed on 7 April 1973 when an ICCS helicopter was shot down. This was the only Canadian fatality during its time with the ICCS. In practical terms, Canada stayed long enough to supervise the American withdrawal and the exchange of prisoners of war.

Below are photos of Peter with others including AP photojournalist Nick Ut who captured the iconic shot of a young Vietnamese girl running in terror with her clothes singed off.

Peter Bregg with AP Photographers Nick Ut and Chick Harrity south of Saigon, South Vietnam in 1973 while on patrol with South Vietnamese soldiers. Ut won the Pulitzer for his photo of Kim Phuc running down a highway after napalm strike burned off her clothes in 1972.

Peter Bregg with AP Photographer Nick Ut south of Saigon, South Vietnam in 1973 while on patrol with South Vietnamese soldiers. Ut won the Pulitzer for his photo of Kim Phuc running down a highway after napalm strike burned off her clothes in 1972.

Peter Bregg in a rice paddy south of Saigon, South Vietnam in 1973.

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]]> Racial tensions of Boston Busing https://peterbreggphotography.com/racial-tensions-of-boston-busing/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:13:20 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1832 (Above) A policeman breaks up a fist fight between supporters and protesters of forced busing in Boston, MA, on first day of school in September 1974. The racial barriers that divided America for so long came to an end in 1974, or so we thought again.  In 1974  Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr. ruled that students from... Read More

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]]> (Above) A policeman breaks up a fist fight between supporters and protesters of forced busing in Boston, MA, on first day of school in September 1974.

The racial barriers that divided America for so long came to an end in 1974, or so we thought again.  In 1974  Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr. ruled that students from black communities are to be bused to various schools across the city to re-balance and desegregate Boston as an effort to enforce the Racial Imbalance Act and the Civil Rights Act.  Many opposed the enforcement and much like today, the racial divide turned to street protests and violence.  Published across many publications, these are some of what Peter had captured.

Police arrest protesters in Boston, MA, in 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate schools. Peter Bregg/AP

A lone black student sits in classroom of South Boston High School in fall in Boston, MA, in 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate schools. White students boycotted the school for several months. Peter Bregg/AP

A lone student sit’s in a classroom in South Boston.  White students boycotted school.

Police protect school buses in Boston, MA, in 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate schools. Peter Bregg/AP

Police protect and escort buses to schools.

A black student raises a fist while Police protect school buses in Boston, MA, in 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate schools. Peter Bregg/AP

A black student raises his fist in solidarity with the crowd outside.

Police protect school buses in Boston, MA, in 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate schools. Peter Bregg/AP

Police arrest protesters in Boston, MA, in 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate schools. Peter Bregg/AP

Police arrests protester – one of many of that day.

Boston Police on horseback stand guard for trouble in South Boston, MA, in fall of 1974 during forced busing to racially integrate the schools. Peter Bregg/AP

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]]> Lucky Shot? PM Lester Pearson’s funeral https://peterbreggphotography.com/lucky-shot-pm-lester-pearsons-funeral/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:06:19 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1814 Peter likes to say that he gets lucky sometimes, but this one has “right place at the right time” written all over it.  Standing in the cold of December in 1972 on Gatineau Hills, just outside of Ottawa, Peter waited patiently for the arrival of the funeral procession of the late PM Lester Pearson.  He recalls... Read More

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]]> Peter likes to say that he gets lucky sometimes, but this one has “right place at the right time” written all over it.  Standing in the cold of December in 1972 on Gatineau Hills, just outside of Ottawa, Peter waited patiently for the arrival of the funeral procession of the late PM Lester Pearson.  He recalls raising his camera to snap a few quick test shots to make sure the camera was working, and the result was iconic shot of the actual procession (shown above) which not only made the covers, but has been published and seen countless times since.  Although many of his photos from that day ran through the wire, it’s the “test” shot that everyone remembers.  Stay tuned for more of Peter’s “Lucky shots”.

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]]> Surviving Ntarama Church https://peterbreggphotography.com/surviving-ntarama-church/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:27:27 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1801 Peter’s journey throughout Africa is extensive. You can only imagine the number of frames captured in his multiple trips just to Rwanda alone. No single blog post can cover the scope of this tragedy, which is why I will posting multiple articles showcasing Peter’s work throughout Rwanda. This story centers on a pregnant woman who survived... Read More

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]]> Peter’s journey throughout Africa is extensive. You can only imagine the number of frames captured in his multiple trips just to Rwanda alone. No single blog post can cover the scope of this tragedy, which is why I will posting multiple articles showcasing Peter’s work throughout Rwanda. This story centers on a pregnant woman who survived the Ntarama church massacre where over 5000 others perished. She feigned death among the bodies around her in hopes of seeing another day.  With both fear and determination she survived and gave birth to her child.

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The photo above shows the four main ways the slaughter was conducted.  From left to right: bullet, axe, club, and machete.Ntarama Church

Standing on the benches, the bones and debris from the massacre have been left behind to expose the tragedy.Ntarama Church Ntarama Church

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]]> Onboard the HMCS Regina https://peterbreggphotography.com/onoard-the-hmcs-regina/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:30:11 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1743 This time last year Peter took advantage of a great opportunity to sail on-board the HMCS Regina and capture a glimpse of the day to day lives of our men and women serving on board.  Many of the pieces ran in Maclean’s Magazine.  Check out some of the work below. Above: Peter Bregg with his weapon... Read More

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]]> This time last year Peter took advantage of a great opportunity to sail on-board the HMCS Regina and capture a glimpse of the day to day lives of our men and women serving on board.  Many of the pieces ran in Maclean’s Magazine.  Check out some of the work below.

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HMCS Regina

Above: Peter Bregg with his weapon of choice. The Nikon D800.

Check out the video montage of the trip.

 

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]]> John, Yoko, and Pierre https://peterbreggphotography.com/john-yoko-and-pierre-2/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:51:13 +0000 http://peterbreggphotography.com/?p=1633 “If all politicians were like Mr. Trudeau, there would be world peace” said John Lennon, and that message was heard by millions during John and Yoko’s peace crusade which included many stops in Canada. Shot in 1969 only one day before Christmas eve on Parliament Hill at the Prime Minister’s Office, Peter recalls the excitement... Read More

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]]> “If all politicians were like Mr. Trudeau, there would be world peace” said John Lennon, and that message was heard by millions during John and Yoko’s peace crusade which included many stops in Canada. Shot in 1969 only one day before Christmas eve on Parliament Hill at the Prime Minister’s Office, Peter recalls the excitement of meeting John and Yoko for the first time and setting up the shot by using fill flash pointed at the ground. Facing the world with a message of peace in the constant shadow of war, the John and Yoko sensation was a ‘photo op’ not to be missed by anyone, specially for a big fan like PM Pierre Trudeau. This iconic photo has since been published thousands of times and seen by millions of people across the globe.

Below is a photo of young Peter greeting Yoko and John at by their car.

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