Born in Jerusalem, Omer Arbel is a Vancouver-based designer. He is the founder of OAO, an award winning design practice, and Creative Director of Bocci, an innovative manufacturer of industrial design objects, furniture, lighting, and building technologies. His diverse works include everything from the designs for the 2010 Winter Olympics medals to award-winning interiors for luxurious...
The phenomenon of #FlashbackFriday on Instagram has me looking at some of my older work and thinking about all the personal projects I used to do. It’s been a while and I realize that I miss the freedom of personal work. There is no client to please, no pressure and no deadline. I need to...
Farah Nazarali is the producer of Drishti Point, a radio program and podcast about yoga, spirituality and wellness. This still comes from our shoot of the soon-to-be-released video promo for Drishti Point’s exciting, soon-to-be-launched website. I look forward to posting the video to promote the website launch!
You would be impressed by the number of plyometric push-ups Tim did for this shot and he still makes it look effortless. Tim is an awesome bootcamp trainer – always positive, always pushing and leading by example. I look forward to working with him in the gym and on the next set of trainer portraits...
This is Paul Anthony, actor and funny man from the East Van standard Talent Time. We were working on actor headshots but then he busted out this Kuala sweater and glasses! Whether this ends up being used as a promo shot or a fun out-take, it’s one of my favourites from a memorable session. Looking at...
Melissa and I met at a photo shoot for MishaEssentials. This outtake is from a break we had in shooting and I corralled some of the team into some fun grab shots. I remember she was little camera shy but doesn’t she look just great? Melissa creates online experiences with Fresh Spark Strategies. Her studio...
Here’s a sneak peek at a project I am working on with Hilary Henegar on banking values and credit unions. As much as that sounds like a snore, it is anything but. Through this project I have met some really motivated and innovative people working on amazing projects guided by their ideals and principles. This...
A little bit of key shifting makes the most of Vancouver’s gloomy winters. Our model, Maria, was a trouper for braving the cold and windy rooftop in just a beater and jeans.
I may not look as shredded as Francis, but I’m going to try to be by this summer. This image is from a shoot with the trainers at West Coast Fitness. You can start on your own shredded abs by signing up with West Coast Fitness for their next 8 week fitness challenge. You will get...
Just a few more days til Christmas. This holiday season consider directly supporting someone in need in your own city. Read more about the Hope In Shadows calendar vendor program.
Though I didn’t participate in Movember this year, here is my salute to all the lads who, for the last thirty days, have been walking, talking billboards for raising funds and awareness while prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.
It’s time to update those holiday portraits! What better way to do it than with some Santa hats, ‘adult’ egg nog and some really great peeps? For a fun afternoon I’ll have for you: A photo booth! A tickle trunk of Xmas related stuff! Boozy egg nog! and the groovy mixings of DJ Steve-O! Come...
None of my professors in University ever seemed very jet-set. But Kris Sigurdson is being featured in Science & Avenir magazine and I was fortunate to catch him for this shoot just before he caught a flight for a meeting with NASA. He literally squeezed this shoot in while picking up his dry-cleaning for the trip.
Hanna is one of those unique people who found themselves creating their own jobs as they go. As a result of the Museum Of Vancouver‘s visioning project to move away from old stuff behind glass to a contemporary space, Hanna has been working for the last year to engage Vancouverites directly with interactive, cross-disciplinary exhibits...
I caught Craig in a candid moment signing off on some business before the Flight Centre Gala event kicked into high gear at the Westin Bayshore this year. They’ve had me back four years in a row to document this massive party and I got a chance to chat with Craig about the casual/party corporate...
Mike is an evangelist for healthy living, without getting preachy. He leads by example and encourages people to stay active with tips and suggestions via text, email and on Facebook. While educating his clients on good eating habits, he totally admits to an indulgence at least once a week – sometimes that chocolate mousse looks too...
This out-take from a previous shoot has become a fun promo image for Vancouver’s newest ESL tutor, my friend Kamayo. The cup and cell phone in her hands turned out to be perfect props for conveying a chat over coffee. And her laughter certainly captures her positive energy! I have the feeling she will be...
Michael Cope is half of the madness behind the Cross Eyed Bear Comedy troupe. He’s a soft spoken guy with a dark & twisted sense of humour, which is making ripples across the web with the faux Archie Comics movie trailer “Riverdale“. Check out their edgy, multi-media sketch comedy show this May 26 at Spectral...
