From a small-town kitchen in Winkler, Manitoba, to the global stage with a gold medal at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs black box competition—Chef Darnell Banman’s journey is a masterclass in passion and perseverance. Trained under Chef Takashi Murakami, polished in the heat of culinary competitions, and refined at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Darnell now brings …
There’s something about São Paulo that demands to be seen in black and white. The city’s raw energy, architectural contrasts, and fleeting moments of solitude shine brightest when stripped of color. In monochrome, the chaos of its streets transforms into poetry—the play of light and shadow on concrete, the textures of peeling walls, the stoic …
One of the most rewarding and memorable assignments I had the privilege of working on last year was for Friesen’s Printing, a truly remarkable company based in Altona, Manitoba. Friesen’s has been a cornerstone of the printing industry for an incredible 117 years, earning a stellar reputation across North America for their exceptional quality and …
Excited to share a recent profile in The Cellar Door Magazine featuring Executive Chef Matthew Withoos of The Wood Tavern and Pauline! The first portrait is the one that made it to print, while the other two are alternate shots. When working on assignments like this, I always aim to provide plenty of options to give designers …
Creating these food shots for the recent edition of The Cellar Door has been an absolute joy and a deeply fulfilling experience. As a local wine lifestyle magazine, The Cellar Door beautifully captures the essence of the wine lifestyle, and being able to contribute to its visual storytelling has been a privilege. The magazine doesn’t just focus on wine—it …
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I was super excited to work on this project last year. The 2025 Tough Duck catalogue. It’s always gratifying to see my work used in conjunction with design, when the two come together it can be a powerful way to illustrate a feeling or brand. Working with the team at Direct Focus I feel we …
This latest issue of Working Together, The Winnipeg Foundations magazine, shines a light on the wonderful work taking place in the world of children, youth, and family programming. We got to visit with kids blowing bubbles, playing games, and making picture frames for loved ones at Camp Firefly, a grief camp intended to provide joy while …
The Winnipeg Foundation’s magazine, shares stories about the individuals and organizations that share The Winnipeg Foundation’s vision of a better community. This issue of Working Together shines a light on the wonderful work taking place in the world of children, youth, and family programming. The cover image is from a story about the incredible generosity of transit …
Recently Buffy Davey reached out looking for new images for a revamped website. Check it out here! Buffy likes “helping people who aren’t marketers, but are trying to do their marketing off the side of their desk.” and is bursting with creative energy. We did a session in the studio to capture that vibrant energy …
Another editorial assignment that happened this summer, this time for a new exciting magazine called 3. Why 3 you ask?… 3 magazine celebrates Third Culture Individuals (TCIs) and the culturally curious alike, a testament to those born in one place but enriched by the experiences of numerous others. Of course, 3 isn’t just for TCIs; the topics, themes …
It’s been a busy summer! But some of the editorial assignments I had over the summer are now out! Starting with a profile on The Wrench in CAA Manitoba magazine. My portrait of Lucas Stewart in the dark depths of the the Wrench was a bit challenging technically, the space was so full of bikes …
“When pondering a global BBQ shoot, the first people we thought of were our friends Paul and Shirley Martens—who consider South Africa their second home. They import many of the South African wines you love in the store. They enthusiastically agreed to host a day of grilling at their Manitoba property, excited to share the …
I was lucky enough to spend the day with this year’s TedX Winnipeg speakers as they had their first group rehearsal. It’s a big moment when everyone tries out their talks, get feedback from all speaker coaches and start to feel out what changes they need to make their talks really resonate. When I did …
How it starts: “I HATE getting my photograph taken!” How it ends: “Thanks that was great!” Whenever I photograph a team, on location or in my studio there is always one person who greets me this way. Over the years I’ve had others ask me, how do you make people relax in front of your …
Always a fun evening trying to capture the emotions of the night!
Another portrait for CAA magazine, this time Winnipeg Author David Bergen. David has published eleven novels and two collections of short stories since 1993 and is currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. His 2005 novel The Time in Between won the Scotiabank Giller Prize and he was a finalist again in 2010 (for The Matter …
Recently I had the chance to photograph Winnipeg high school student Marissa Magsino for CAA. YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG to be a good neighbour. Marissa Magsino’s journey to public service and environmental stewardship started in Grade 6, with a science fair. Earning a gold medal at the Bison Regional Science Fair and a silver medal …
@rodrigo_beilfuss the Artistic Director of Shakespeare in the Ruins came by the studio last week for a fresh portrait ahead of an exciting season for SIR. Rodrigo speaks of the upcoming season:“There really is nothing better than experiencing a play in community with others – if the story grabs our attention, it all begins to feel …
The Walker Studio in Downtown Winnipeg had an open house, where anyone could show up and use the space. It was extremely popular and had plinth if photographers with a ton of gear. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I didn’t’ want to work I wanted to have fun. So I grabbed my Fujifilm …