Forest at night, trees are still and nondescript, immersed in darkness, breathing out CO2 just like us. I was curious to capture this still night portrait and play with external lighting similar to a studio. With the exception of faint night sky, everything is artificial light source. I have to say photographing in near darkness while running around is a strange sensation indeed, a little dangerous, a little dream like.
Some images of the bridle path residence were featured in the globe.
Renovated custom home by Paul Raff Studio, featuring clever pivoting screens inside and out with an asian aesthetic. Paul's usual poetic architecture creates immersive dwelling with mixture of nature, sun, and organic natural elements in a minimalistic design that is an envy of modern living. What a beautiful home!
The exciting new Coca-Cola Canadian HQ on King street is featured in interior design online exclusive. Design by figure3.
It's time for the design industry to give back, and beach ball was the event to raise funds against women's cancer for the Sunnybrook Foundation. The event was very exciting, along with the help from sponsors and volunteers, provided various fundraising activities and a great beach party that went well into the night. The highlight for me was seeing the stratocaster signed by Bon Jovi band members in the silent auction, petting the baby kangaroo and witnessing the emotional candle lighting in memory of loved ones affected by cancer.
Boys like to hang out and a bachelor party is just official excuse to turn up the notch. The evening started out at the beer academy for an informative session - much a parallel to wine tasting. The rest of the night, well, is only shared and recalled with a nod and handshake for years to come.
Had a fun studio session with beautiful Natalia who is entering the modelling world. Her versatile look suits various shoots and events. If you are interested for booking, drop me a line and I can connect you with her.
Simons new store at the west edmonton mall, designed by figure3, is fun and engaging, resulting in a memorable experience that creates a new destination for fashion-focused shoppers. On the exterior, twisted metal fins cladding creates soft shimmer and organic texture. Inside the store, various departments provide their own unique experience and interaction including descending fitting rooms at the young women's area. Simons also commissioned architect Philip Beesley to create a permanent art installation, executed as an ethereal canopy that hovers above viewers. Simons wem has won the Retail Store of the Year award, department store, and fitting room design in Chain Store Age competition.
TELUS G2, award winning store design by figure3, is seen in Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
Sidebar for a little critters fun in one of my 3d renderings of the storefront study - they are just so adorable :)
If you see a fellow Torontonian having a bad day, cheer him or her up, would ya?
The allure of the forest at night - it conjures up the magical and the unknown, beckoning feelings of sleepless fantasy, admiration, fear and respect. Looks like the start of a long term series is born.
Oliver & Bonacini's famed restaurants Canteen and LUMA at the TIFF Bell lightbox, architectural lighting design by Lightbrigade.
An iPhone shot illustrating the mantra: "The best camera is the one you have with you." It is true and scary as I fully admit I can't live without my iPhone camera anymore. Many times I have a real camera with me but the convenience and discreetness of the iPhone is just so irresistible!
TELUS retail store designed in collaboration with figure3 is a fresh concept that brings the experience to the forefront of the retail environment. The first G2 store in Carrefour Laval has won major retail awards such as the Grand prize in A.R.E.design award, digital on display A.R.E.in-store communications and store of the year in Chain Store Age. Having been involved heavily as part of the design team throughout the project means I am sort of in front and behind the camera at the same time for this shoot!
Workopolis is a well known Canadian online based recruitment company. Their culture is young, fun, energetic and free - demonstrating new attitude towards work themselves. Figure3 designed the office to provide workspace with a central hub of shared space providing teaming, private conversation, and gaming spaces along with fun and bright colour.
This will probably make M.C.Escher smile. As seen in the Peninsula Hong Kong.
