Trinity College - University and College Presidents' Climate Statement of Action


Andy Orchard, Provost, Trinity College signed the University and College Presidents' Climate Statement of Action which will help reduce the Universities carbon foot print by the creation of energy efficient facilities, and the retro-fitting of existing ones.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #11 - St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance with the Ulster Accordian Band.

The Ulster Accordian Band has been around for over 55 years and will be holding a benefit concert for the Sapper Mike McTeague, Wounded Warriors fund on April 19th at Winston Churchill Collegiate with a goal of raising $20,000.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Toronto

Diaspora Dialogues Performance Series

Workshop mentor and spoken word artist Anne-Marie Woods (Amani) performed for the audience.

The Maryvale Community Association - Youth Day at Parkway Mall

Lunacy Cabaret @ The Centre of Gravity - 19+ show (and rightfully so!!), all in support of Circus Without Borders & the Centre of Gravity

Lunacy Cabaret website

CHAT (Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto) vs. Senator O'Connor - TDCAA Senior Boys Hockey "A" level hockey championships.






O'Connor won 5 - 4 in overtime.

Dixie Beehives vs. Huntsville Otters OHA Junior "A" @ Weston Arena

2nd Annual Family Day Festival in the Beach

The Roots of Youth Violence - Dr. Alvin Curling


The Roots of Youth Violence review discussion. Dr. Alvin Curling, presented his findings at the North York Civic Centre.
March 07, 2009

Performing Diaspora 2009 @ Yorkgate Mall





York University Students perform West African drumming and dance at Yorkgate Mall, as part of "Performing Diaspora 2009: Celebrating Black History Month Through Dance and Music". The performance had two special guests Djembe drum master Billy Nankouma Konaté from Guinea and dancer-choreographer Sani Abu from Nigeria.
February 27th, 2009

Open House at the Toronto Aerospace Museum at Downsview Park on the 2nd annual Family Day.

more to come later on today...

RBC's Wicket Cricket @ John A. Leslie P.S.


Cricket in the Snow event at John A Leslie P.S. to support the RBC Wicket Cricket program. RBC's Wicket Cricket is a fun and simple program designed to help schools, communities and parents introduce the sport of cricket to kids.

Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival
Steve Paul Simms and John Jackson @ Dora Keoghs

2009 Canadian Junior Weightlifting Championships @ Variety Village

Toronto Protest Opposing Israeli Strikes Against Palestinians in Gaza Strip.
January 10, 2009

Ok.. it's been too long since a new post... so here we go.

Re-Greetings and Salutations and a Happy New Year!

Hello strangers!
Just wanted to let everyone know we're finally back in Canada after traveling through Poland, England, India, and Nepal. We had a blast, we're tired, and we're trying to start the year off on a good foot. There will be changes coming in the next few months, which will include a new website (yay!). There will be photo exhibitions in the first and second half of the year. There will be photos going up from the trip as soon as the new TB's arrive and there is a book in the works with an estimated published date of sometime in the early fall.

I also wanted to thank everyone who has emailed me regarding wedding photography. If I haven't sent you a response yet, I will soon, as my email box is overflowing right now. In a few days, all messages will be answered.

Some answers to wedding photography questions...
1. Yes, my prices are probably more then what some previous clients have posted on certain wedding forums... but I bet you they're still pretty affordable.
2. No, I am not a full-time, 100%, die-hard wedding photographer... but I am interested in documenting your wedding day.... I shoot a limited number of weddings a year.. and that is by choice. It helps me keep my ideas fresh, and gives me time to pursue other kinds of photography as well.
3. Yes, I do work with a second shooter/assistant (If you haven't guessed, it's usually my wife who takes pretty awesome photos)
4. No, we don't use many flashes and strobes. Sure sometimes strobes are necessary, but not for every photo!!! I love natural light and being as unobtrusive as possible. Some people like my style of photography, others don't... that's why there are so many photographers out there, to fit everyone's tastes and requirements. Please, at the very least, take a look at my photos before you get in contact with me, to know what you're getting yourself into:)
5. Yes, we take pride in our work, and provide you with undivided attention on your wedding day. We also don't drink alcohol on your wedding day, and treat everyone with ooodles (<-- that means lots) of respect.
6. No, I don't advertise on wedding forums (see #2 above)
7. Yes, we (I, and usually my assistant) have a sense of humour. We hope you have one too!

Now that the formalities are out of the way, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year, lots of everything that is good, but not too much because everything should be in moderation.

Cheers,

Mike

Some photos from the trip.... so far

Hey there people. If you are interested in seeing some photos from our trip to Poland and India, please go on my smugmug account, pochwat.smugmug.com and click on Mike and Kay's Adventure.


Sure the photos are small.. yes they might not be edited properly.. but hey.. they're online.

I'll be back home in January, after which I'll post some on here... oh yeah.. I will have a website coming in the new year... keep you posted.

Tashi Delek from McLeod Ganj - India.


p.s. I realised I didn't post some photos from assignments back in September... so I'll post those when I get back as well.