With a focus on Canadian handmade goods, you’re bound to see something unique and original. Here’s a sampling of what you can find:

Amazing macarons by Hearty Bakery

Artisan Chocolates by Koko Chocolates

Unique Fiber Jewelry by Morganna the White

Woven Copper Artwork by Sayward Johnson

Unique style pieces by Twiss and Weber

It’s FREE to attend, so check it out this weekend and go home with a super-special Mother’s Day gift, and maybe a small thing for yourself too

For more information visit The BULB Ottawa website

I had the pleasure of accompanying Tina Picard on another fashion shoot for St Laurent Mall. Here are the fantastic behind the scenes shots showing a bit of that day!

Having fun with my new Sigma 10-20mm lens! The wide angle lens offers a lot of options for shooting in tight situations. I love the bright and open feel it contributes to the images. It truly is a fantastic lens for home photography.

I had the pleasure of joining Tina Picard and Erika Wark on their Fall 2012 fashion shoot!

Makeup Artist Melody Iafelice and Stylist Kirsty Macdonald worked their magic on models Rose from Angie’s Models & Talent and Laura from Models International Management.

So many amazing looks were achieved in so little time thanks to Erika and her team. Look forward to seeing the final images in print this Fall. Meanwhile, enjoy this selection of behind-the-scenes images!

I encountered this scene during a trip to the Byward Market. I’ve been feeling the desire to explore black and white recently, but it wasn’t until just recently in Lightroom when I realized this was a chance for me to experiment. I’m quite happy with the results above!

Box of Wonders

Brushes in Bed

Rainbow Maker

I love how these images begin to offer a level of understanding of the makeup artist’s capabilities and value while also highlighting how little a non-makeup artist knows about each of the specialty tools above. Every item has a purpose, you just might not know what it is! I enjoy the way our brains try to make sense of scenes of complexity like these.

Irises are one of the most beautiful flowers nature has to offer. With such a diversity in looks, colors, shapes, and behaviours, it’s obvious that irises are the most humanesque of all the flowers. Please enjoy this gallery of stunning irises, and consider purchasing a print of the one you love most, so that the glorious beauty of the iris can continue to inspire you for years to come!

I had the pleasure of joining in on Tina Picard’s 70s Fashion Shoot on Wednesday! Makeup Artist Melody Iafelice and Stylist Kirsty Macdonald did a fantastic job of eliciting that modern hippie theme on models Corrie and Charlyne from Models International Management.

Here are some behind the scenes picture to get a taste of the work that goes into fashion & modeling. Click on each picture to view them with a title and description, offering further insight into this fantastic, whimsical world!