The Conversationalist

A selection of imagines from my month tutoring English in Luang Prabang, and other images from journeying around the nation of Laos. 

A selection of imagines from my month helping at a yoga retreat in Goa, and all the delicious sights and adventures of India.

A selection of imagines from my month working and playing in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A selection of imagines from my month volunteering in Trujillo, Peru.

A selection of imagines from my month in Costa Rica.

This is a selection of imagines from my month in New Orleans. Click on any photo to make it larger!

Hey! I love those blue jeans on you. They really accentuate your ass. So last week in my check-in, I snapped my fingers in a “zed” formation at RBC for their blanket policies regarding how they approach customer service. I had been denied a Line of Credit, and I was frustrated. I consider myself a [...]

Virginia Hoover, from Canada, dives during the springboard event at the World Master’s Games in 2009. The World Masters Games, held every four years, is the world’s largest multi-sport event, with mature competitors from across the globe taking part in 28 different sports. The photo is from Craig Golding (Australia). He took 2nd prize in the Sports [...]

This week I’ve been exploring the theme of photography. Whether a professional photojournalist or an average joe with an iPhone, there exists a bit of a conundrum around the idea of “consent” when taking photos of people. If I ask for permission to take someone’s picture, then the subject is suddenly aware that they are [...]

I first met photographer Paul Specht last year when he was in Montreal to capture the wedding of two beautiful lady friends. I was impressed by the romantic quality of the images that he created, as well as his cheerful disposition. A few weeks ago I received a message from Paul with a delightful invitation.

——— Yesterday I wrote about how “the photograph” catalyzed some refreshed thinking over the weekend. In keeping with the theme of photo, and it’s amazing storytelling power, here is a compelling TED talk that features, David Griffin, Photo Director for National Geographic. From Africa to Antarctica to the deep oceans, we are shown some amazing photography from [...]