A look back at my 2013 favourite photography moments.

Photography over the last year has introduced me to some great people, taken me to interesting places and has expanded my photographic eye. I have chosen a few photos that are my favourite from the last year to share with you.

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Purcell's Cove/ Herring Cove Polar Bear dip, Jan 1st. 2013

Purcell's Cove/ Herring Cove  Polar Bear dip, Jan 1st. 2013

Emera Oval skating
Halifax Nova Scotia, Jan 2013

Everything To Do With Sex Show,
Halifax Nova Scotia, Feb. 2013.

 Sports and RV show, Exhibition Park
Halifax Nova Scotia, March 2013

Landscape photo from Chester Nova Scotia March 2013 

"The Works", editorial assignment for Halifax Magazine
Halifax Nova Scotia, May 2013

" King of Donair ", editorial assignment for Halifax Magazine
Halifax Nova Scotia,May 2013

Business Portrait Halifax Nova Scotia May 2013

Landscape shot from Luckett Vineyards, Gaspereau Valley May 2013

The Old Triangle, Halifax Nova Scotia, May 2013

Play On 4 on4 Hockey Tournament
Halifax Commons, Halifax Nova Scotia June 2013

Greek Festival, Halifax Nova Scotia, June 2013

Green Goblin Customs, Canning NS, July 2013

Chester Yacht Races, Chester Nova Scotia, August 2013

Lunenburg Scenic photo
Lunenburg Nova Scotia, August 2013

East Coast Living winter edition editorial assignment,
Halifax Nova Scotia,September 2013

East Coast Living winter edition editorial assignment,
Halifax Nova Scotia, September 2013

Landscape Photo from New Germany Nova Scotia
October 2013

Landscape photo from Halifax waterfront
Halifax Nova Scotia, October 20132

Editorial assignment for Halifax magazine aboard the Zim Shanghai.
Halifax Nova Scotia, November 2013

A view high above Halifax Harbour from Juno Tower New Years Eve.
 from  CFB Halifax.

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King of Donair and The Works Gourmet Burger and Bistro photos that didn't make it to press.

Back in March I had the opportunity to photograph some food shots for Halifax magazine. One assignment was a new Gourmet burger establishment, The Works on Doyle st. in downtown Halifax and the other was an old favourite of mine; King of Donair on Quinpool st. I have always been a huge fan of King of Donair especially as a late night snack..LOL. Being a photographer I wanted to cover all the bases with possible shots that the magazine would need so I blasted away with tons of shots. Below are some of the photos that never made it to press but thought were honourable mentions in my photo blog.

The Works Gourmet Burger and Bistro

  The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

 5431 Doyle st. Halifax, NS.

"Each burger has a name, with the menu arranged into sub-categories, so the array of options isn’t as dizzying as it sounds. While Works is a chain, the menu, like the décor, features several local touches: the Tall Ships burger, the Dockyard burger, the Halifornia burger and more"

( Halifax Magazine, halifaxmag.com, May 2013 ).

  The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

 5431 Doyle st. Halifax, NS.

  The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

5431 Doyle st. Halifax, NS.

When I first arrived at The Works to take photos, Allan Garner ( Co-owner) showed me around his establishment and all of the interesting décor the dining room has that is unique for Halifax and from his or his wife's personal life.

  The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

    5431 Doyle st. Halifax, NS.

  The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

    5431 Doyle st. Halifax, NS.

                                                       The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

                                                             5431 Doyle st. Halifax, NS.

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King of Donair

King of Donair
6420 Quinpool Rd.
Halifax, NS.

"Just as mysterious as the meat is, the same could be said of the origin of the delightful donair. An internet search will yield conflicting information on its origins, as does researching local newspaper archives. “As you can imagine, the story ends up growing over the years,” says Norman Nahas, whose family owns King of Donair. “It’s like the Chinese telephone game.”"( Halifax Magazine, halifaxmag.com, May 2013 ).

King of Donair
6420 Quinpool Rd.
Halifax, NS.

King of Donair
6420 Quinpool Rd.
Halifax, NS.

HOW TO EAT A DONAIR

"There’s a sign at King of Donair’s Quinpool Road location that explains how to eat a donair. It advises people to simply peel back the foil and eat it like an ice cream cone. Seasoned donair consumers know that can be a messy proposition. In the interests of keeping one’s face and hands clean (as well as their shirt stain-free), there’s no shame in using a fork and knife." ( Halifax Magazine, halifaxmag.com, May 2013 )

Being a freelance photographer has its perks when you have assignments like these. Although I didn't get to taste the burger at The Works, I did however consume the donair that I photographed. My personal favourite when it comes to the donair is the donair sub.

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A few food photos.

Recently I have had the opportunity to shoot a few food assignments at local restaurants here in the Halifax area. I can't print those photos before they are published but it has reignited my love of food photography and styling. So I decided to photograph a few interesting food subjects here in the luxury of my basement studio and across the street at a neighbours who was preparing food for a local market in Truro.

                             

So tomorrow I am off to another food establishment on another assignment for the same magazine. In a few months after the publication, I hope to have another blog entry with a few more interesting food shots and a little more story to go with the photos.

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