Fine Art

Second Skin & Other Anecdotes / Exhibition at Inglewood Fine Arts

It’s been quite awhile since my last post.  A lot of life events have happened in 2017.  The most notable, I’m now a father!!  More about that later as I get back into a regular schedule of posting the latest photography news.  Now about my latest work… Second Skin & Other Anecdotes In the 1970’s […]


Vertigo Theatre Exhibition / January to June 2017

A few of my prints from the Slice of Life series was selected for a six month exhibition (January to June, 2017) in the Vertigo Theatre lobby.  If you’re planning on checking out one of their many superb plays, enjoy the artwork in the lobby before or after the performance!  


Third Dawn / New Print Release

It has been quite some time since I’ve released a new print.  Throughout this time I have been actively shooting for the Slice of Life series; I just haven’t had time to share them.  Third Dawn was shot New Year’s Day, 2015.  The New Dawn series is a set of images that I’ve captured during […]


2017 Exposure Photography Festival Picks

    February 1st, 2017 marked he first day of the 2017 Exposure Photography Festival.  Last year I did a post of my favourite exhibitions and events.  With the festival in its 13th year it has a wide range of exhibitions with some events to keep you busy all month long.  Unfortunately I won’t be able to […]


PULSE Photography Exhibition

The Alberta Exposure Photography Festival is in its 12th year and I am happy to announce I will be joining some great talent in a group show during the festival.  PULSE is a group photography exhibition between myself and three other photographers at Inglewood Fine Arts in Calgary.  Leading up to the opening on Friday, […]


One Night Only Studio Open House & Sale / OPEN

On Friday, November 20th we are having an open house at Untitled Studios. I will have some older and discontinued prints on display heavily discounted for this one night only.  I will be giving framing demos to anyone interested and we’ll have food and drinks available. The live music will be provided by Ryan Bourne and […]


Open Image 2015 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

I’m happy to announce that one of my images, Coming of Age is currently on display at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.  It is part of a juried group show of 25 Alberta visual artists organized by Visual Arts Alberta (CARFAC).  It will be there until September 27th.  After Calgary, the show will be travelling to […]


Roads Group Exhibition / Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival

First, I’d like to give a big thanks to the Calgary Arts Development for giving me the opportunity to travel out to Toronto for the festival.  Without their generous support and funding I may not have been able to experience Contact this year.   I flew into Toronto a couple of days ago for the […]


Riveting Trash-Based Photographs With Environmental Significance / My Modern Met Article

My Modern Met has featured Alejandro Durán’s Washed Up series.  The series depicts Durán’s take on environmental issues that are currently in Sian Ka’an, Mexico’s largest federally-protected reserve.   Durán explains, “The resulting photo series depicts a new form of colonization by consumerism, where even undeveloped land is not safe from the far-reaching impact of […]


Setting Sails / New Print Release

The newest release in my Slice of Life series is entitled Setting Sails.  I created this image while Aiofe and I were on our honeymoon in Cuba last year.  I noticed the wildly vibrant colours of the wind sails against the backdrop of the sky.  To me, this image is an abstract representation of moving on […]


Pictures from Realities Apart and Instant Two Opening Receptions & Talk / Thank you!

I wanted to thank everyone who came out to my openings this month.  Instant Two showing alongside Patrick Rochon and Michael Sturgeon at Endeavor Arts Gallery.  Also, Realities Apart, a group show with Andrew Millar at Inglewood Fine Arts.  This Saturday, February 28th is the last day to check out the work.  I’ll be attending […]


Realities Apart Reception & Talk / February 21st, 2015

This Saturday, February 21st, 2015, Andrew Millar and I will be at Inglewood Fine Arts for our reception and talk.  We’ll be presenting and discussing our work and the group show entitled Realities Apart.  Realities Apart is part of the month long Exposure Photography Festival here in Alberta. The exhibition is from January 31st till February […]


2015 Gallery Schedule / New Print Releases

I’m happy to announce I’m booked for 3 exhibitions next year.  I’m very excited to be returning to the wonderful Endeavor Arts gallery and event space during Exposure Photography Festival in February.  Inglewood Fine Arts has also invited me to show my latest abstract work alongside esteemed photographer, Andrew Millar. I am also happy to say […]


Studio Open House & Sale / Knock Knock

My studio, located at the Untitled Art Society is having an open house and sale tomorrow, Friday, November 14th (6-11pm).  We are located on the 4th floor of 319 10th Avenue SW (use back alley entrance). We’ll have all the member’s studios open for viewing and have a group showing in the halls.  There’ll be […]


Newest Release – Away / 25% off all artwork in August

The latest release from the JCFA collection is entitled “Away”.  From now till the end of August 2014 enjoy 25% off all art prints and framing from the JCFA collection.   It’s offered in 3 size editions: 36″ X 54″ – EDITION OF 3 24″ X 36″ – EDITION OF 10 16″ X 24″ – […]


Honoured Alongside Art Wolfe

PhotoShelter Selects PhotoShelter is a great business partner.  I have been using their image and album hosting tools since 2010.  I say they’re my business partner because to me, they are so much more than just an online album service.  In addition to their core service, they hold webinars, send out regular eBooks and best […]


Vault Photomag / Magazine Launch

If you’re finding something to do this Thursday evening check out the Vault Photomag launch event.  Last year I was approached by photographer and editor / publisher of Vault.  Vault was started by Kurtis Martyn to be an on-line resource to showcase photographers from around the world. To celebrate the premier printed issue of Vault […]


Ten Favourite Landscape Images of 2013

In 2008 Jim Goldstein blogged, “10 Ways to Top Your Best 2008 Photographs“.  It’s a great tool to use (no matter what year) when trying to narrow down your favourites.  Here are my favourite landscape images for 2013 in chronological order: 1. New Dawn Out of sheer luck I was out shooting the very first sunrise […]


December Desktop Wallpaper / Lake O’Hara Sunrise

Instead of the cliché winter scene, for December I thought I would give you a wallpaper that can remind you of what’s in store a few months from now.  A cliché spring scene!  This year my hometown of Calgary got hit with the worst flooding in its history.  Now during the winter months we have […]


November Desktop Wallpaper / Rebirth

October was quite the hectic month.  I did a talk for the Foothills Camera Club about inspiration.  I shot images at the Calgary Zoo to aid in the post-flood efforts (thanks to Vistek for providing the equipment).  I shot out at Emerald Lake in Yoho National park with my Dad.  And November is looking like it’s […]


Happy Four Year Anniversary / Free Poster Offer

Thanks for a great 4 years! Today marks the four year anniversary of my photography business.  On October 15th, 2009 my company was registered.  To commemorate this milestone I have released four new prints from the JCFA collection.  These group of four images are among the first of my abstraction series.  Here they are (click […]


October Desktop Wallpaper / Here Comes the Sun

On our trip to Missoula last month Aiofe and I stopped in Glacier National Park twice.  On our first stay there we arrived at the St. Mary’s entrance pretty late and so we weren’t able to get a campsite.  Sleeping in the car isn’t so bad unless you can’t recline your seats due to your car […]


September Desktop Wallpaper / Stand by Me

My good friend Dave and I headed out to the Crowsnest Pass area about a month ago and I just finally got a chance to review the images.  Dave is a great night photographer and often has great ideas for me.  For instance, I left my cable release at home.  A good cable release / […]


August Desktop Wallpaper / Indentity

Summer is here and most things are in full bloom.  I captured this image while shooting for Astral Harvest Music & Arts Festival.  Astral Harvest asked us to capture the spirit and essence of their festival and I happily accepted.  My good friend Chris was there to help me with lighting.  Thanks Chris!  To see […]