Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 28, 2011 · 2 Comments
guess what I got in the mail today! i’ll give you a hint, it was featured here. perhaps a much coveted 24-70 mm lens… fooled ya! its just a Nikon lens coffee cup mug! i hope i trick many people :-P i purchased mine on ebay. have a great day! xo, d
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 23, 2011 · 2 Comments
Here are five things I’m coveting lately…some will be easier to get than others :) {vintage straws for eventual food and drink photography. anyone know where i can get some?} {contemporary toothpaste from Marvis, various flavours. i’m really into teeth grooming these days} {a newspaper clutch as seen here. which I knew who made this!} … Read more
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
I had yet to share these photos of the surfers at Bondi Beach in Sydney. I spent a day watching them and I even braved the cool waters a couple of times (it was “winter” in Australia)…the waves felt so refreshing. Without the big, beautiful sun, it wouldn’t have been possible. I have always wanted … Read more
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 15, 2011 · 1 Comment
Yummy eateries and beautiful decor at Le Maître Chocolatier, in Montréal.
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 11, 2011 · 2 Comments
A few weeks ago, I assisted to shoot an Indian wedding reception. It was my officially my first wedding and I simply wanted to do it to experience it for myself. I’m glad I did because it confirmed a few things for me. As I arrived to the reception, most 300+ guests were already there, … Read more
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment
No matter how many rants I had about Montreal this past year, I have to admit I did miss it * Here’s a couple of photographs I took lately one morning. I hope you like the subtle changes I made on the blog, and want you to send warm thoughts and open apetites my way … Read more
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