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Sandra - Playful

Behind The Mask

I've launched a new personal project. I have an interest in humans, what makes us tick, what drives our behaviours, and why we sometimes work against our own best interests. I wanted to capture moments when, despite wanting to mask our emotions and feelings, we were not able to completely hide what was happening in...Continue reading→

An image of Anastasia at Lonsdale Quay

Anastasia’s Story

“Looking at the sun set over the mountains. Closely followed by how easy it is to split a bill, the skytrain and the libraries.” I finally met up with Anastasia for our photoshoot on a late summer evening on the North Shore. We’d originally aimed to get a sunset session on a local Sky Train...Continue reading→

Katie in Central Park, Burnaby

Katie’s Story

“It's beauty. Every time I fly into the city, I see the mountains and instantly know that I'm home.” Moving tale Katie arrived in Canada in 2011, and loves Burnaby Central Park , an oasis of tranquillity surrounded by a bustling urban environment and that’s where we met for our photo session and conversation. Was...Continue reading→

Richie at Spanish Banks

Richie’s Story

“People seem to prioritise their work-life balance whereas in London the focus is on work and building a career. In London, it feels very easy to get sucked into the hamster wheel of life where nothing changes.” Being here It was back to shooting in the natural environment as Richie is definitely an outdoor person....Continue reading→

Lissy in Gastown

Lissy’s Story

“I knew I wanted to be here from that first trip.  The landscape, the people, the lifestyle blew me away.” At times, Vancouver seems to be all about the natural environment. I met Lissy for her photoshoot in Gastown. I really appreciated that Lissy wanted to steer clear of the tourist parts of the area...Continue reading→

Gemma at Granville Island

Gemma’s Story

“For me, it was definitely based on instinct. I can’t really explain it but I just felt like I needed to be here.” Being here I met with Gemma on a cold evening on Granville Island, She loves the vibe of the place as well as the views. As with all my Brits in Vancouver...Continue reading→

A portrait of Eli with the TARDIS at Lynn Canyon

Eli’s Story

“The access to true wilderness. There are areas nearby which are a multi-day strenuous hike away, not accessible by road or boat.” Another Brit in Vancouver, another location. I met with Eli at Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver. Disc World Eli moved to Vancouver just over five years ago for possibly the most unusual reason;...Continue reading→

A portrait of Shayna at Acadia Beach Vancouver with the TARDIS

Shayna’s story

With a love of mountains, oceans and forests, Vancouver had a natural pull for Shayna. I met Shayna at one of her special places, Acadia Beach within Pacific Spirit Park. It’s a place that showcased the best thing about being in Vancouver for her; access to water, forests and mountains.  Not wanting to assume anything...Continue reading→

What's new from BC Brit

Olympus Trip - Vancouver streets and shadows

Photo walks with the Olympus Trip

I've been getting back into shooting film again recently, using my Olympus Trip 35, point-and-shoot. The camera is around 40 years old and still in great condition with a working light sensor and a sharp lens. Its portability and simplicity make it great for street shooting so I headed into Vancouver and Maple Ridge for...Continue reading→

Mille Miglia in Siena

Mille Miglia close and personal

It's evocative. It sets the pulse racing. From 1927 to 1957, the Mille Miglia was a road race, starting and finishing in Brescia in the north and travelling as far south as Rome. Established by two counts, Francesco Mazzotti and Aymo Maggi, this was a 1000-mile race for Grand Touring cars. With eleven wins over...Continue reading→

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