Holidays for Others

December is only a week away and thoughts of the upcoming 'Holidays' have begun to creep into my consciousness. Last year, I spent them alone for the most part. I know this is a reality for many. With that in mind, on December 25th, 2011, I set out with my Nikkormat to capture what a no-frills Christmas looks like. Today, I decided to post some of the prints here for the first time.

Emptiness // Desertion // Cold // Forgotten

Edible Solace

Lately this is all I want to do...

I need more time off.

Inspirational Commercial Work

In the 90s Austrian artist, Erwin Wurm, shot a commercial series of photographs for Palmers, a lingerie brand.

Being back in school (for my last year), these images scream "analyze my connotative meanings! my signifier and signified!", but I will refrain from doing so - at least for the time being. All this to say these images are incredibly effective however which way you interpret them, so loaded. I love them.

My kind of advertising!

Images via but does it float.

MSG&ME | Market Musings

I would like to thank Maya Fuhr for showcasing my "Market Musings" editorial on her super fun website, MSG&ME. Loved the site's concept since day one. I would also like to thank my boyfriend for his patience and support during this project (and on the reg).

All photos were shot on 35mm film.

As a side note: I know things have been slow here lately, but that will change within the month (if all goes well). I'm working real hard to get back on top of things, so a big thanks to those of you who keep coming back!

Short&Sweet #8 - Strange Pairings Edition

Another great edition of Wants&Needs Danse's Short&Sweet took place last month during the Festival Trans-Amérique.

(I Want) What Katie Ate...

Just came across this blog about five minutes ago and had to write up about it. What Katie Ate... essentially embodies all I love to see in food photography - accompanied by recipes! Everything is so beautifully captured in an authentic and (seemingly) candid manner, that I want to make every dish, dine at every restaurant and simply visit every location (some are not necessarily food-related) featured here. Katie Quinn Davies, damn!

Bye Bye Blackberry Photography

After five years, I've finally had it with watching my Blackberries die ungraceful deaths in the palm of my hand (the last one conked out after a mere year and a half). Sorry RIM, I've moved on and yes, at long last I am 100% Apple.

This means the occasional "Blackberry Photography" posts will now be substituted by "iPhotography" posts.

Naturally, my views on phonetography remain the same as always: I loathe it with a passion and these posts are a celebration of that loathing.

For those of you on Instagram, you can follow me directly - @ceeesk.

I Am My Own Betrayal

Guillaume Morissette has been a friend and colleague of mine for two years now. The first time I read a poem of his was during a poetry workshop. I was so impressed by the submission, I wrote my phone number down after my comments before handing it back to him.

Last week he launched his first book "I Am My Own Betrayal" and I seriously urge everyone to get a copy because this guy's work packs brilliance in every word.

I had the honour of taking the cover photograph. Here's a breakdown of its symbolism made by Guillaume himself.

Boutique Duo

More portraits coming my way which makes for a nice change. This week was Boutique Duo's owner, Pierre.

Voro

Having the opportunity to shoot for Voro was really exciting as I've always loved the place.
Coincidentally, food photography is rapidly becoming a new favourite of mine.

The rest of the set can be found on their website.

Strangers

Interfold Magazine: Issue 2

Interfold Magazine is a student run fine arts publication at Concordia University. Its second issue hit stands today at both campuses (downtown and NDG) and is well worth picking up - a lot of great content.

My work had the privilege of being featured in this issue.

Short&Sweet #7 Collaborative Edition

"More dances that end quickly."