For many years, I worked in a black-and-white darkroom, where I had complete control over every step of the photographic process—from capturing the image to producing the final print. Throughout the 1990s, many of the portraits I created were in black and white. Some days I miss all that, Ok maybe not the chemical stains …
My friend Rehman asked me to take his author photos for his new book, A Jinn in the Family. After reading the premise, I knew a standard headshot wouldn’t cut it. Rehman had a clear idea about the colors he wanted, something that matched the book’s ominous mood. My goal was to translate that feeling into …
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 …
Your image doesn’t have to be the standard headshot on white. Together, we can create visuals that truly reflect you—your personality, your vibe, your story. Whether it’s bold, creative, or totally out-of-the-box, let’s bring your vision to life. DM me to find out how we can make it happen! #CreativePortraits #BeyondTheOrdinary #CaptureYourEssence #PersonalBranding #LetsCreateMagic Jessica is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Spent the holiday season in Brazil and loved it! Also decided to delete all my social media apps and just enjoy my time there. Really worth it! Highly recommend! I didn’t spend enough time walking the beach with my camera. I think I’ll need to go back!
Spent a few weeks in Brazil These lifeguard stations are in Itapoa on the long beach.
One of the most fascinating projects I get to work on over the years is producing reference materials for Andrew Valko. Andrew is one of the top realist painters in the country and his work is collected and shown all over the world. When Andrew is commissioned to do official portraits of mayors, premiers, chancellors …
From the Leave Well website 90% of Canadians say they support organ donation Only 32% are actually registered as organ donors We’re on a mission to get as many Canadians registered—and talking about organ donation—as possible This was the portion of the campaign showcasing people in Manitoba. I was tasked in adhere to very specific …
This is a bunch of 1st year Creative Communication students at Red River I photographed while they photographed me! I was asked by their instructor to come in and be a subject for an imaginary news article for an imaginary local news paper. Each student was briefed on the story and then assigned to photograph …
Recently I did a series of staff portraits for Epic, a Bell MTS company providing end-to-end IT solutions. Having consistent quality portraits of your staff helps enforce at professional image. As much as people are reluctant to being photographed I use my 30+ years of experience to make the process quick painless and even kinda …
I was tasked in creating a portrait of author Joan Thomas in anticipation of the publishing of her latest book, Wild Hope. The primary image was used as a hand out image so you’ll see it in various articles and reviews of Joan’s latest novel. Here’s a synopsis of Wild Hope An absorbing contemporary novel …