Category: News
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Best of 2010
It’s a little late, but what the heck. I’ve never done a full year recap on my blog – only a summer recap in photos – probably because it’s very time-consuming. But this year was pretty special, with a lot of news-worthy items to share, so… let’s get started. January I did a contract gig…
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The Switch from Pentax K100D to Nikon D90
A few years ago, I won a Pentax K100D, my first DSLR (like Mother, like Daughter!), and that is when I started to fall in love with photography. I didn’t know a thing at first, except for maybe the rule of thirds, but I happened to take decent pictures now and again without even really…
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First Photo Feature
Well, this is kind of exciting. I’ve never had one of my photos featured anywhere, except for maybe my own blog posts! I’ve been doing some PR for Greg “FBT” Mueller, and on a recent visit to Breakfast Television with him where he was being interviewed, I snapped a few pictures of one of his…
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New Design Stuff for Wesley
I am still looking for a full-time job, but I have to say, this contract stuff is a lot of fun. I am working hard, and loving every minute of it! Taking photos, editing in Photoshop, designing marketing pieces, making promotional videos – I feel more creative right now than I have in a long…
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Greg “FBT” Mueller Video
While working at Alex Lee PR (which is a blast, by the way!), I have been able to work on my video-making skills to help promote our client, Canadian professional poker player Greg “Full-Blown Tilt” Mueller. Greg has the opportunity to be one of the only Canadians to play in the 2010 World Series of…
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My Olympics Project: The Olys
For the past few weeks, I have been doing some contract work at AdHack. It started out as an internship, and I was to write some case studies on the results of past clients who had used AdHack’s services, but it turned into something more. The Olys When the case studies were almost finished, James…
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Shaking things up
Some of you may have already heard that I recently started working part-time for my older brother Wesley, who is a real estate agent for RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside. I am assisting with his marketing efforts, including everything from social networking sites, e-mail newsletters, and design projects like postcards and other direct mail pieces. My…
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Blubird Royale, Fashion & Casino Night
On Tuesday, June 30th, I’m going to helping out at a really exciting event called Blubird Royale. It’s a ladies only casino themed party, sponsored by Blubird Clothing and hosted at V Lounge at Earls Yaletown. My sister-in-law‘s good friend and professional female poker player, Lacey Jones, will be in attendance and giving poker lessons…
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The Behan Family Sun Run Results
Well, it’s finally all over and done with. At the time of the start of the race, Wes was our leader in pledges at $770 for the Children’s Miracle Network, and still waiting for one more cheque. Jordan had about $600 for BC Cancer, and I had raised $680 for Wheels in Motion. By the…
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V @ Earls Yaletown – Grand Opening Party
Last night I was one of the lucky folks who got an invite to the grand opening party for V, which is the new vodka lounge located upstairs at Earls Yaletown. My friend Amanda is the Marketing Manager there, and she was kind enough to extend the invitation to some of her family and friends.…