Winter Work, Clear Vision
Things slow down a little in the Kootenays come winter, and I kind of love it. There’s more space to breathe. Less rushing, more intention. It’s a quieter season, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t full. Just full in a different way. I had the chance to work with some amazing people and businesses over the past few months, each one bringing something unique to the table as well as spend time with friends, family & volunteering too.
The season kicked off with Bruce Kirkby, author, speaker, and someone who walks the line between adventure and deep presence. We shot at my home studio and kept it simple. The direction? Some images that would get him in front of great audiences as a coveted professional speaker. It was all about good conversation, a simple studio set up, and the flexibility to keep building up to the most authentic portrait waiting to be found.
I also worked with ʔaq̓ am Flagging & Safety, Fire, and Council Memebers. Here you can see a snippet of the flagging photoshoot. I captured their team out in the elements. The work they do is grounded, essential, and rooted in care for their community. I wanted that to come through clearly. No fluff. Just honest images that reflect who they are and the professionalism and friendliness you would find.
Trent Chekay from RBC Dominion Securities wanted photos that felt elevated and professional but not stiff. We ended up with images that have a sense of ease and clarity. Confident and clean, plus, a gallery of headshots with the versatility for dozens of applications. The bread & butter of the corporate photo world.
For Wheeldon Group Realtors, we focused on natural tones and a friendly, polished vibe. Their team was dialed in and brought great energy. It made the whole shoot feel like a true collaboration.
Naked Yeti Spa was all about the sensory side of things. We leaned into warm textures, soft light, and visual calm. The femininity and luxury of the spa naturally emerged. The kind of photos that feel like a deep breath.
With Kimberley Vision Care, the shoot was simple and fresh. I popped down to their location and snapped just a few frames. We talked about how the photos can be used other than website & social media and helped get everything up to date for the team.
And I volunteered with my camera for a couple of meaningful local causes: a day with Kimberley Food Recovery and I joined the walkers at the Coldest Night of the Year event at Community Connections society. Both reminded me of the heart that beats in this community. It felt good to support those efforts in my own small way.
Behind the scenes, I’ve been collaborating with Trench Magazine on a handful of pieces and providing imagery to support the work (no spoilers, stay tuned for that). I’ve also been exploring a few personal projects, experimenting in the kitchen with more food photos, and in the studio, doing the occasional engagement shoot, and capturing fresh photos for the restaurants. In the quieter moments, I’ve been digging through the archives to see what might be worth adding to my Adobe Stock page. It’s been a reflective kind of winter, full of small creative sparks and steady progress.
This winter reminded me how much I love this work. It’s a privilege to help people and businesses show up in the world with clarity and beauty. Thanks to everyone who invited me in.
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