Junior Achievement - Job Shadow Day

Last month we had the pleasure of photographing a great event for Junior Achievement. It was their annual Job Shadow Day.  This is a day when the young people in the program get to shadow leaders of different businesses for the day. The companies we were able to photograph at were Ledcor, Cathton Investments Ltd., and Servus Credit Union.

This great day concluded at City Hall with a presentation from Councilman Andrew Knack, delivering a proclamation from Mayor Don Iveson declaring the February 3rd, 2015 as Job Shadow Day in the City of Edmonton. 

It was great to see these young people so interested in their own future. It was equally great to see these companies showing an honest interest in being part of their development.

Here is a look at a few of the images from the day.

A Bronte Burlesque

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Well, the ladies at Send in the Girls Burlesque are at it again. This time, it is a remount of their sold out and held over show, A Bronte Burlesque.

As usual, we got tasked with creating all of their visual material. This show having a new cast required us to do some re-shoots and create new images, featuring all four Bronte siblings. We tried to maintain the feel of the original shoot, while giving it a fresh look at the same time.

Here is what we came up for them. If you are interested in seeing the show, the information is listed below.

 

Send in the Girls Burlesque present 
A BRONTE BURLESQUE
as part of the Theatre Network Roxy Performance Series

January 23-February 2, 2014 at 8 pm

(Sunday matinees at 2 pm)
(previews January 21 and 22)

Tickets are available online at www.theatrenetwork.ca or over the phone at 780-453-2440.

A Brontë Burlesque - Held Over!

Send in the Girls Burlesque had another amazing fringe run. Their show, 'A Brontë Burlesque' was sold out once again and was held over by Fringe Theatre Adventures for two additional sold out performances.

I had the pleasure of shooting the first of the two hold over shows. These ladies outdid themselves this year. I can't wait to see what is up their sleeves for next year's festival.

Check out other shows we have shot in the Events section of our site.

- dave

Bromance Show Shots

Hello all!

Here is a sampling of the shots I took on our final performance of Bromance at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. We had an amazing run. It was completely sold out and it seemed that our audiences really had a good time.

A huge thanks to the Red Square Vodka House for hosting us and being so accommodating throughout the festival.

Till next year.

- dave

The End of The Wheat Pool

It is the end of an era!

Not our poster design, but an awesome one at that. It is such a striking image.

 

On Friday night Brad and I along with many, many good friends attended the last ever show from The Wheat Pool at the Pawn Shop on Whyte.

It was a night that rocked. A night filled with emotion. A night many won't forget. Local sketch comedy group Moslty Water Theatre and the band Owls by Nature really got the night off on a solid foot. The positive energy in the room was infectious and at the end, there wasn't a dry eye in the place.

The Wheat Pool have been a staple in my music collection for the past seven years and their two albums Township and Hauntario have been a go to gift from our household. 

Even though they have played their last tune as a foursome, I know both Brad and I will be listening to the likes of Peniel, SK, Neil Young and Right Arm for years to come. 

I was priviledged to take photos for their last show. Below, check out some of the images from the evening.

Thanks for the night. Thanks for the tunes.

Thanks.

 

- dave

movember!

Recently I was at a fundraising event put on by SEBA (South Edmonton Business Association) supporting Prostate Cancer research. Yup, that means MOVEMBER!!!

I was able to set up a little section of the Century Grill bar to do an actual photo shoot for anyone who was sporting a moustache in support of the cause. I was thrilled that even some of the ladies wanted to get in on it.

Donating their time was a whole crew from the Global News Edmonton team (Jennifer Crosby, Gord Steinke, Carole Anne Guay, Shane Jones and Nicola Crosbie) - they served as guest bartenders and did an amazing job. There was never a moment they weren't smiling and having fun with the crowd. Nicola, Jennifer and Shane even stopped by the photo booth and hammed it up for the camera. They were so much fun!!! Two of the Edmonton Oilers Octane cheer team were there and did a great job selling the 50-50 tickets.

In all, the event raised over $4500!! What an achievement indeed. I was so glad to be a part of it.

- brad

Pecha Kucha Night 11 Presented by Edmonton's NextGen

Last night I was invited to be the official photographer for Pecha Kucha 11, presented by Edmonton's NextGen. The event was awesome! Great presenters! Smoothly run. Fantastic volunteers.

If you get a chance, check out their next incarnation, Pecha Kucha 12 in February, 2012 tentitvely at the  Garneau Theatre.

I'll never look at jeans the same way again.

Check out their Flickr page for more shots from the night.

...and thanks again to Thomas Scott for thinking of me.

- dave

Freak Show - Swallow-A-Bicycle Theatre Collective

During the Fringe, my old friend Charles asked if I could come in and take photos of their Freak Show, that was taking place in a tent on the Fringe grounds.

I had no idea what to expect but was awesomely surprised. His company, Swallow-A-Bicycle Theatre ran a 20 min show that showcased two freak show performers who airing their dirty laundry for all to see. The show has not just your standard carnival show, but a great story with some awesome characters and some solid performers.

Here are some shots from the show I attended. I they ever roll through your town, I definately recommend checking them out.

- dave

The Not Evil Step Mother

I love working with Ellen Chorley and her company, Promise Productions. Year over year, she produces smart, entertaining and creative theatre shows that challenge young audiences and generally turn known stories on their heads.

This year at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival, Ellen is bringing us a MUSICAL. The show is called The Not Evil Step Mother and she quotes it as saying that it, "turns every fairy tale you’ve ever heard topsy turvy."

I also have to admit that I have a vested interest in the show this year as my wife Derrique is directing it. It promises to be a really fun show for all ages.

Here are the details:

The Not Evil Stepmother plays at the Venue 11 (PCL Studio at the TransAlta Arts Barns) on the following dates/ times:

Saturday, August 13 at 11:00 am
Sunday, August 14 at 4:30 pm
Tuesday, August 16 at 6:45 pm
Wednesday, August 17 at 3:00 pm
Friday, August 19 at 11:00 am
Saturday, August 20 at 2:45 pm
Sunday, August 21 at 4:30 pm

Tickets are available at the door, in advance by calling the Fringe Festival Box Office at (780) 409-1910 or visiting www.fringetheatreadvenutre​s.ca.

Check out the Promotion section of the site for other images for this show.

- dave