This is my favourite stuff to shoot: things that don't look like a whole lot of much.
This past week, I was photographing fairies at work. For those of you who don't know, here is a little history:
"The Executive Correspondence Unit (affectionately known as XMSC) has caught Olympic fever. A couple of the Unit’s Olympic addicts, Erin-Ann Pantalone and Christine O’Connor, got the ball (or the puck) rolling when they suggested that everyone wear red or Olympic gear to celebrate opening day on Friday, February 12. They then surveyed the office to see what everyone’s favourite Olympic sport was. Things really grew to Olympic proportions when someone suggested that the XMSC fairies should be geared up for the Games.
Vanessa Laurin,one of the Unit’s English writers is creativity personified. She crafted the fairies back in December—each representing one of the Unit’s employees. These were done out of paper scraps and pipe cleaners to hang on the XMSC Christmas tree. Knowing that the XMSC Olympics were gaining momentum (and building morale), Vanessa set to work…on her own time…sewing tiny red jerseys for the team. She also created all kinds of Olympic paraphernalia—everything from tiny skates and skis to stadium-style benches for the fairy participants to sit on while waiting their turn at events or cheering on their colleagues. Here’s hoping that the athletes representing Canada in Vancouver will somehow benefit from a sprinkling of fairy dust too!"
There are 2 aspiring photogs in XMSC so I was designated "Event photographer" for the Opening Ceremonies. I also did all of the portraits of the athletes. You can see my photos in these 2 albums:
You can also become a fan of the fairies on Facebook! They have their own fan page here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Slightly-Creepy-Fairies/295991593007
These are shots that I took last year in Europe, on my old camera.
I love how night shots make everything look so magical (I mean, it kind of was magical, and the pictures reflect it!)
Last night was the opening celebrations of Winterlude. I wasn't even planning on going, but I'm so glad I did! I have got to say, these were the BEST fireworks I have ever seen in Ottawa. There was tons of stuff going on at the Museum of Civilization, and after the fireworks there was a DJ spinning outside in a bubble. Yes, it was pretty darn cold, but still lots of fun!
update: just getting around to putting up a few more pics of Nadia...As you can see, Oliver jumped in on the fun (as always!)
Nadia came to visit me this weekend from Montreal, so I took the chance to get her in front of the camera and have a fun shoot! I'm still working on some of the images, but here is a little preview!
(isn't she gorgeous???!!!)
This weekend I got to put on the cap of real estate photographer. Here are some shots from the condo I did--if you happen to be looking for a great place in the market, just let me know and I can give you the info!
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