Dr. Graham Sher 9/60

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Dr. Graham Sher in the studio. I first met Graham several years ago while I was shooting some corporate work for Canadian Blood Services, where Graham was and still is the CEO. When we met, I was immediately drawn to his kind, humble and disarming nature. I was also super impressed to learn at the time, that he was quite an accomplished and passionate landscape photographer.

During our session today we talked about many things - his gratitude for the opportunity to work with such a great team at CBS, his personal photography pursuits (including our shared love for Fuji cameras), and of course his family. Graham truly is an outstanding person. He’s a collaborative and dedicated leader, he’s a creative and curious photographer, he’s an Officer of the Order of Canada and he’s a super proud family man. I’m very glad that we met all those years ago and now I’m very grateful to have him as a friend.

Thanks Graham!

Dr. Graham Sher / CEO of Canadian Blood Services, Officer of the Order of Canada and Intrepid Photographer

To learn more about Graham’s photography: www.grahamsherphotography.com

Eryn O'Neill 8/60

We spent a fun couple hours this afternoon photographing my dear friend, Eryn O’Neill in her downtown art studio. Eryn blends a cool mix of fine-art, architecture, academia and entrepreneurship (and her love for construction) into her life and her creative pursuits! I love how she embraces the unknown and keeps painting despite the challenges surrounding her. She’s very talented and super interesting, and she’s constantly moving forward - creatively and academically. Oh yeah, and she’s an exceptional painter!

She truly is an Ottawa gem!

Thanks Eryn!

Eryn O’Neill / Artist

Jack Doré 7/60

It’s always great to spend time and photograph Jack. It’s been fun capturing portraits of him in between his adventures tree planting and travelling. I’m so grateful to have his trust in front of the camera!

Thanks again, Jack!

Jack Doré / Tree Planter and Insatiable Philosopher

Sophia Crosby 6/60

Photographing Sophia tonight was like being commissioned to shoot a portrait for Rolling Stone Magazine in the early 70’s. She has such a cool style combined with a soft serene confidence.

Thanks Sophia!

Sophia Violet Rose Crosby

Jack Doré + Sophia Crosby 5/60

It was pretty terrific photographing Jack and Sophia tonight. Jack is as strong as he is sensitive. While Sophia is sweet as pie, yet also owns a quiet strength as well. Together, they bring a pretty cool vibe and caring energy where ever they go.

Thanks Jack + Sophia!

Jack Doré + Sophie Violet Rose Crosby

Soungui Koulamallah 4/60

Anyone who has met Soungui knows what a determined entrepreneur he is, but his drive is quiet and reserved. Perhaps it comes from his love of basketball and knowing its all about playing the long game, and playing with a long term determination, to attain the goals you set out for yourself. Something else that is at Soungui’s core is helpfulness and evoking change - his goals are to help you attain yours.

Thanks again Soungui, for making the time yesterday for some portraits!

Soungui Koulamallah / Fitness Entrepreneur

Soungui Koulamallah + Alycia Fowler 3/60

It was such a treat to photograph Soungui and Alycia this afternoon. Together, they run Soungui Fitness, helping their clients improve their health, nutrition and happiness. They both have such an energetic yet calm presence, mixed with intelligent determination. It’s so cool to photograph a couple who truly compliment each other - both in business and in life!

Thanks Soungui and Alycia!

Soungui Koulamallah + Alycia Fowler / Fitness Entrepreneur + Orthomolecular Nutritionist

Kate Brennan 2/60

The #60at60 project is off to a wonderful start, with this portrait of my dear friend, Kate Brennan. Kate (or Katy as I’ve always know her as), has always been kind, witty and quietly confident. I’ve known Kate for more the 20 years and it’s so cool to see how she’s developed into such a lovely and intelligent young women, using her natural personality, interests and empathy, to become an accomplished and dedicated biologist, working in wetlands conservation.

Thanks Kate!

Kate Brennan / Biologist

Dwayne 1/60

To begin my #60at60 project, I thought it would be best to put myself in the hot seat and in front of the camera. Every time I create a self-portrait, I’m reminded just how humbling it is to be photographed. (we’ve earned every wrinkle and grey hair - right!?) Now I need to get rolling on photographing the next 59 portraits!

Dwayne Brown / self-portrait