Yellow Balloons!

Artisan on Commercial Drive

One of my favorite haunts is Commercial Drive located on Vancouver's eastside. On this particular day, I met this friendly wood carver who kindly allowed me to take his picture. Honestly, I was more intrigued with his unique dress and hair color as I was his engraving.

Contax 137 MA, Fuji Sensia 100

Backyard Garden

Canon 10D, 50mm, 1.8

Orchids

My first foray into the world of digital.

Shot with a Canon 10D, 50mm 1.8

Street Corner Conversation

Waiting For Master

Stuntman: Falling Leif

I met Leif, a professional stuntman, at an abandoned parking lot near Science World one afternoon. He was pulling off these amazing no-handed wheelies on his bike, so I started shooting. During a break, he told me he was practicing for a scene in an upcoming episode of "Smallville" which is filmed here in Vancouver. He asked me if I could shoot some promo shots for him. Here's one of them.

Confrontation at Main & Hastings

I shot this out of my car while driving in the Eastside of downtown Vancouver. Sirens were wailing and several cruisers and cops converged on this man. A typical day on the Eastside.

Auntie Annie & Uncle Ali

Nikon FM-2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Film: Agfa APX 400
Hand-processed print

Kayla's Hug

Nikon FM-2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Film: Agfa APX 400
Hand-processed print

Finn's Slough

Richmond is a photographer's paradise. I stumbled across this historical fishing village just 5 minutes from my house. I was intrigued by the 'shanty-town' styled homes propped on stilts that sway when the tide goes in and out. It is a wonderful example of how human habitation can co-exist with a natural area with minimal impact.

Rolleiflex TLR
Film: Fuji Neopan 100

"It's Your Deal."

Usually when I stumble across a card game it's to see who's wagering the most or who's bluffing. But what struck me about this poker game at a local community center was the commaraderie. It was warm. It was easy. It doesn't get any better than this -- a friendly card game with your best friends.

Rolleiflex TLR

Steveston Tranquility

Rolleiflex TLR
Copper Tone

Street Level Funk

Pacific Central Station

Lost in Gastown

Rolleiflex TLR
Film: Ilford Delta 100 Pro

Mr. Wah Lui

I met Mr. Lui in Three Hills, Alberta. He got his start as a press photographer in Hong Kong and did a stint in the South Pacific. Due to his wife's deterioriating health, he decided to give his globe-trotting career a rest. But he still has the 'bug.' I sat and talked with him for hours. His word of advice: Stick to the classics. Preferably, a medium format. Ideally, a Rolleiflex Twin Lens Reflex.

Sans Socks

Whether it's 30 degrees or -10 out, you'll find our daughter without her socks on. This has become somewhat of a ritual and game for her. Mom and Dad put her socks on. She takes them off. Perhaps she was meant to roam wild and free.

Rolleiflex TLR X

Around the Yard

Our Little Angel

Our little two-year old loves getting hands-on in the garden. I caught her in a rare standstill moment just before she started plowing in the dirt.

Nikon FM-2, Nikkor 3.5 35-105mm