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Diane and I met at a networking meeting and hit it off right away.  I was quite delighted when she approached me to do their western photo booths for corporate and Stampede events. Stampede week, [...]

As a local, I often get asked about the Calgary Stampede.  Is it worth a visit? Is it fun?  Is it safe for kids?  I don’t like rodeos, is there more to it than that?  Are there ways to save [...]

Can’t have an event without people, and you can’t have a successful event if people aren’t enjoying themselves.  I recently discovered I’m a “memorologist” [...]

For years I’ve planned to take the 30 minute drive west to check out the Tsuu T’ina rodeo and Pow Wow held annually in July at the Redwood Rodeo Grounds near Bragg Creek.  Celebrating [...]

Was all Stampeded out, and looking for an activity that involved my teen-aged son and some fresh air!  Caught an ad for the Airdrie Regional Airshow and thought it was exactly what we were [...]

What better way to end the year than going back through all the photos taken and reminding yourself that, despite ups and downs, there was a lot to celebrate.   Thank you Weekly Photo Challenge! [...]

This week’s photo challenge covers the topic of ‘Dreaming’ – focusing on long exposures (2 to 15 seconds) where “ISO and shutter speed align perfectly in an effort to give our shots an [...]

I think I’ve developed a foot fetish or, more accurately, a footwear fetish.  The more events I shoot, the more I notice accoutrements for the feet.  I think it’s called living [...]

Stampede week in Calgary is not just about pancake breakfasts, rodeo, beer tents, and junk food (although there’s plenty of that).  Fundraising groups use the ‘power of the [...]

The who’s who of Calgary business, a ‘petting zoo of politicians’ (per Mayor Nenshi), and thousands of early risers joined the 62nd annual Hays Breakfast at Heritage Park on [...]