Als 2010 Grey Cup parade

Can we call this a dynasty already? Since 2000, the Montreal Alouettes have been in 8 Grey Cup finals. They are 3-5 in the CFL finals. More importantly, they have won the last 2 Grey Cups, giving us Montreal fans 2 years of downtown parading.

So as with last year, a few of us headed down before our lunch hour to setup to snap some images of them going by. I know these aren't Pulitzer prize winning shots. I know I only get half the team and probably miss a few here and there. But its about having pride in our home team.

You know, I'm liking this tradition...keep it up boys.

Here are a few images, more up on my flickr (link to the right). Not as many as last year, the parade was smaller and went by fairly quick, with the threat of raining over our heads the entire time.

Our #1 QB and all around great guy, AC. Best of luck with your next battles


Home town cheerleaders


and uh...more cheerleaders


The mascots, Touché and Blitz
















Almost missed the cup going by, it was on the other side of the truck.

Remembrance Day - Montreal 2010

I'm keeping up with my tradition of heading down to the Remembrance Day memorial downtown Montreal and make some images. I see the same faces every year. Some I don't see anymore. Some who were standing are now in wheelchairs.

I like to stand back and take these images, I don't want to get in the way of their day. Some photographers and videographers don't really seem to care about the people, they just care about the shot. I hope I never become that way.

We all need to take some time, whether it be on November 11th or not, to remember those who have fought for our freedom.

Here are a few captures from the day, more up on my flickr (link to the right)

This veteran was nice enough to pose for me.


Always nice to see old friends meeting up








It gets cold fast..

Marybel and Stephen's wedding

I finally got around to finishing up the images for my blog of this really fun wedding. It has been a very hectic last few months, sorry for being a bit late.

Marybel and Stephen were married in early September in the Old Port of Montreal at an amazing restaurant called Version. Great food, highly recommended. Anyways...they have a little boy named Logan, who is just a bundle of happiness. Seems that the more people are around him, the happier he is. From the first meeting I had with them, all through the wedding day itself, it was amazing to see the care and love they have for their son, and for each other.

And do they know how to throw a party! The restaurant was pack full of people dancing and having a good time. It got a little crazy trying to make my way around the dance floor with my camera in hand.

I uploaded a few images up on my flickr (about 40 or so) here are a select few that I really like.

Thanks for checking them out!












Here Steve, have a drink!



Ah hell, have it all!























You know you have great party hosts when they get behind the bar and starting giving out the shots!!

Jack, Annette, Isabella

I'm sensing a trend here... 2 weekends in a row with a family shoot. Interesting.

Seriously though, I'm loving it. I just love people, what can I say. Meet Jack, Annette and their little cutie Isabella. We were originally scheduled for the shoot back in late September but we had to cancel at the last minute and rescheduled to this past weekend.

Every shoot has something about it that will stick with you for a while. This one was no different. It was damn cold, even for late October. I met them at their house and we headed to the nearby park. I think we lasted about 20 minutes before we headed back, frozen faces and all. Isabella was the only one who wanted to stay, surprise surprise.

They are a really sweet family and they both love their little one. Made it really easy for this photographer to capture some nice moments. Isabella is normally pretty laid back and relaxed. But man, get her outside, she turns on the spunk. Her boyfriends are going to have their hands full (yes Jack, she WILL have boyfriends whether you like it or not).

Here are a few images from the session



Mr with the camera, please make her stop!




Kids doing what kids do best...being kids








Is this not just an amazing smile?