Jazz Fest and Dragonboat Fest Launch Vancouver Into Summer

June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What a weekend we just had in town. Free shows in Gastown to celebrate the arrival of the Vancouver Jazz Festival plus a real party atmosphere around False Creek and Science World during the Dragonboat Festival. Then there was the glorious sunshine. Summer’s finally here — yeah!

My friends at Apex Tents helped keep the sun off the heads of the performers and vendors while I got to take some wonderful shots of our city in all its splendour.

It’s these kinds of weekends that make Vancouver spectacular and truly one of the world’s great places to live. Now, it gets even better because it looks like we’re in for the best weather of the year just as Canada Day approaches. The Jazz Fest extends into this weekend and next, with more free shows at Granville Island on July 1.

Hope you’re able to get out and enjoy!

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Vancouver Hairstylist Ready to Hit the Web

June 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Jennifer shows her new style, above, and then she joins Patrick to pose for photographs for the Travelling Tresses website. (Photos by Julia Pelish)

Downtown Vancouver’s Travelling Tresses recently had some photographs taken for their website, which is launching this summer. Congratulations to Robyn for putting in a decade’s worth of work to get her enterprise to where it is today. And where it is happens to be among the elite hair salons in the Lower Mainland.

vancouver-hairstylist-and-models For our photo shoot recently, Robyn cut and styled the hair of our two models, Jennifer and Patrick, then delivered the lovely couple to my studio on Hamilton Street, where we worked on creating some fun, energetic photographs.

I think we got some great shots … and only a little bit of wine spilled!

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Father’s Day Portraits a Gift from the Heart

June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Steve and Korri with their daughters Vienna and baby Elizabeth photographed on the beach at Stanley Park. (Photos by Julia Pelish)

A family portrait for Father’s Day may not seem like the ideal gift for most guys. But I think that’s because men often get stereotyped as sports and money addicts who view family matters as chores. From my experience, though, the one thing men are passionate about is their kids and spending time with their family. They will do anything for them and are eager to have any memento they can of their lives.

If you’re looking for a distinctive gift for this year’s celebration of Dad, a portrait session with his children and their mom just may turn out to be a treasure he’ll covet. Just make sure you and he know what the photo shoot entails. A family portrait session will typically last two hours and most likely take place on location in the Lower Mainland. If he loves a particular spot, he might want a keepsake photo of it.

fathers-day-portraits-in-vancouver Wardrobe is important to creating a special picture. That doesn’t mean Dad needs to dress to the nines, but he should coordinate his wardrobe with the others who will be in the photo. Usually, white or black works best.

The cost for a two-hour family portrait session with me begins at $275 and packages can include prints, frames and even champagne!

Portraits may never compete with a new set of golf clubs or season’s tickets to the Canucks, but they are unique gifts and will last longer than even a set of titanium irons. As Father’s Day approaches, it’s something to think about.