Ian, August and Ruth.

Here are a few photos of my good friend Ian Baker, from back home in Woodstock. Ian and I met in highschool and have been friends since.We lived together for 2 years or so, and for a time we worked together too... With him in these photos are two of his pets. A Golden Retriever named August, and a Rabbit named Ruth. An interesting note, August has a rare mutation in her fur on her left shoulder, that causes the fur to be black. Ian recently got a tattoo on his, you guessed it, left shoulder... It was all un-planned which brings to mind the saying "pets look like their owners" (or is it the other way around?) Either way, what a coincidence, don't ya think?
DB

Thanks Again!

To my model/girlfriend Sasha. For helping with my flash assignment at 12 am, on the day it was due...thanks also for looking good all the time:).

DB

Jill Barber

puts on a classy show.
also, I have something which I think is pretty exciting in the works. more info to come when I feel like telling you.
DB.

Sleep?

I went out to do a story on Jill Barber, a Canadian folk/jazz musician yesterday evening. I came to do a story, and I left a fan of her music. www.myspace.com/jillbarbermusic. Check her out if you like good music!.
DB

Feb Fest in Kingston.

RMC vs Queens University.
Queens won.

Everytime a goal was scored, a nine pound canon
would be fired.
The game was played using the rules, and equipment
from the 1800's. Including no pads for the goalies, and
a square puck.

And some more...

Chuck Leach from The Artist Life^

Kingdoms^ (up for the "young jedi" award, or, new bands to watch out for)

A memeber of the Expos^

the man. the legend. the party monster. Andrew WK.

...From the F.U. Awards.
So I'm sitting here in my room, thinking of something to write under this photoblog post. Something witty perhaps? Something humorous? Is that how you spell Humurous? Words of wisdom maybe? Well, How about I just tell you a little about how my life is at the moment. Im getting off my ass more often, taking more photos, and feeling good about having accomplished something at the end of my day(s). Ive gone through life up until this past year, just living life...going to work, getting paid...having some fun here and there. Coming to Loyalist and making the friends Ive made, learning a lot about my camera, my future profession, and myself, Ive come to be a happier person at the end of the day. Ive realized some things, and I am realizing some more things with each passing day. I just hope I am able to utilize what I've learned to be the best photographer I can be...my Life can't be lived day to day to make ends meet...thats it. I rambled on here. I apologize if it didn't make any sense...enjoy the photos, because (i hope) thats what you stopped by for! Love!
DB.

Happy Belated Birthday post

To my sister. Michelle Boot, who turned 21 on Sunday.

:) They're back!

That should say "summer 2009".
But you already knew that.

http://blink182.com/band/message.aspx

From the F.U. Awards.

care f. From Die Mannequin^

Ian from The Artist Life^

a Member of the Flatliners^
the Whole Flatliners crew

These photos were put up in reverse order, because thats how blogspot.com works. Posted are a few shots that I managed to take at the F.U Awards that Mark Cohene so kindly invited me to this past thursday. I have to thank him for introducing me to a few people and for getting me my first "media pass" type thingeras well...It was pretty sweet. More details about the night as well as photos, are yet to come. When I am not so pressed for time. I hope all is well with everyone who reads this! Peace and Love.
DB.

Marmora Dogsled Races

Belleville in a b&w Blizzard.

An attempt @ street photography.

Tyler Little, A Candle Light Vigil.

A candle light vigil was held for 15 year old Tyler Little this past tuesday. Friends and Family of the boy made the walk from the school, down the road to the entrance to the path into the woods where Little was found.

Mark Cohene and Sasha G.

Two of the coolest people I've met this year.

Montreal

Montreal. Cold. -30 degrees celsius cold. I am disapointed in myself to say that, I did not take very many photos while in Montreal. I went on a walk with Sasha at one point and we walked through Old Montreal for a while and stopped to take a few photos. These are the ones I think are the best.

Aaron Weiss.

A great little interview on Faith, Humility, and Forgivness. Some food for thought, even if you aren't a believer.

Mr. Matthew Naismith.

This is my good friend Matt Naismith. When I was in a band a few years back I met this fella when he became our drummer/singer. Matt asked me to take some photos of him for a Christmas gift for his girlfriend. So a few weeks ago I made a visit to Toronto, and I think these are some of the best photos of him! Although its hard to take a bad photo of someone who is sooo goood loooking, haha. Enjoy the Photos! And Merry Christmas! Oh! another thing, remember my post entitled "The Artist Life"? I warned of a pretty fantastic photo that would be going up on Mark Cohene's Blogspot. Well its up! www.cohene.com. Check it!

Cooper aka Scrooge?

One of the remaining puppies from my dog Boots. My mom and sister named this little fella Cooper. I'd say he wishes you a merry christmas. but he looks kinda grumpy.

Well...Do you Pray?

These are some photos that I took using my newly purchased wireless flash transmitter,flash stand, and umbrella. Normally we dont sit on the front porch in december. but, I bought my new gear in december, so here we are. Luckily, it was a warm night...for december.



BONUS: A song/video by a man named Chuck Ragan, this is just a great song about life, and how we have many options to possibly deal with the things it throws at us.

This is an old one.

That I've taken some libertys with. Well its not really that old. But I went through my Means photos and saw this one, edited it, and liked how it turned out! Enjoy!

The Artist Life.

So on Sunday I hung out with my good friend Mark Cohene at a photoshoot he was doing with the band, The Artist life. I was mainly there to see how its done, and hold flash equiptment. So not too much time was available for me to take tons of photos, these are some of what I got...for the real deal, be sure to check out Marks site at www.cohene.com, Im not sure if he posted the the cream of the crop photo yet, so be sure to check often until its up!

I did manage to snap a shot of them in their practise space, while working on a riff that Dean Richards(on the right) came up with earlier that morning.

Nothing Journalistic.

*

Just had some fun playing with my new 50mm 1.8!
*side note: The girl in the photo is my Gorgeous Gf, Sasha.

Special Projects Week.

For my special projects assignment, I chose to do a story on the Mosque in Belleville.  I spent a few afternoons sitting in on their worship services. The man I met most goes by the name of Muhammad Saleh, who is the Mosques "Imam" or preacher/ priest as we would say. He owns a variety store and has a University degree that allows him to be the Imam of this Mosque. He is also the President of the Muslim Association of Belleville.