La Mère et sa Fille

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It’s no secret that when it comes to portraits, I especially love to photograph women. I really appreciate characteristic beauty unique to each and every one of us. Lately, I’ve been into Mother/Daughter portraits. They strike an emotional chord, and they’re fun at the same time. There is no doubt, in my books, that the best … Read more

Bathroom Poetry

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I traded in my 50 mm f1.8D for a 50 mm f1.4D recently. I love it. His bathroom, in contrast to the rather portentous character of his bedroom, was gay, bright, extremely habitable and even faintly facetious. Framed around the walls were photographs of four celebrated thespian beauties of the day [...]. Between Billie Burke … Read more

Heba / Montreal

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It’s been a busy week but I just wanted to post this BEAUTIFUL photo of my sister, all siren-like, taken at our home less than a year ago. She moved to Australia and I can’t wait to go visit her :) Makeup is by the lovely Farhat. Ok hugs!!! I’ll see you all next week as … Read more

Jöelle’s Sister / Montreal

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I’ve been creating pdf portfolios this weekend and naturally dug through hundreds and hundreds of photographs to best represent the subject matter of each portfolio. Naturally, pro-procrastinator that I am, I found some photos I never got around to working on or publishing. Jöelle‘s sister (I’m so sorry I forgot your name!!) was a great … Read more

Marina / Montreal

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Marina Catalano at Box 409.   I snapped only one photo of this lovely young photographer. She needs no introduction, just reading her Facebook fan page is enough to make you adore her :) the first camera i laid my hands on was a film konica minolta circa 1990. i remember instinctively opening the camera … Read more

Mariem / Montreal

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Mariem, in Cours Mont-Royal, Montreal. I’ve known Mariem since I was maybe five and she has always had an amazing fashion sense. So feminine. I would raid her closet if I could one day! (Mimo, if you’re reading this, could I? :) Plus, she is a great model, this shoot was über fun.