Better Late Than Never

This is an editorial we shot one year ago for a specific publication that unfortunately never got off the ground.  Fashion Copious to the rescue published it for us last month here.

Photographer - Wilkosz & Way

Styling - Lindsay Sutton

Make-up and Hair - Alicja Wilkosz

Model - Megan Martin at Mode

Special thank you to the stores that lent us items. Gravity Pope Tailored Goods, The Coup Boutique, Oak + Fort and Holt Renfrew.

In Winter - a play by Brittany Babbot

My good friend Brittany Babbot has written, directed and stared in the beautiful performance In Winter as part of Taking Flight Festival of Student Work at the University of Calgary. Brit has been working tirelessly the last 5 months plus to actualize her vision and boy did she ever make it count. I went to the matinée performance this afternoon and was blown away by the simple but gorgeous set design and costumes. The story, while geared towards a younger audience was captivating and haunting.

You have one more chance to see it this Saturday April 7th at 7PM. Make sure you get there early if you don't purchase tickets online. 

More info here: http://drama.ucalgary.ca/event/taking-flight-festival-student-work

On Set With A Soon To Be Calgary Icon

Woah! Just noticed how long it's been since my last post....my best friend had a baby, does that count as a good excuse?

Before my dear friends Wilkosz & Way moved their careers and lives to Berlin, I had a chance to shoot with them a few more times.  One of the shoots was the beautiful light reflecting Samantha Savage Smith.  This girl is not only a talented singer songwriter but also truly lovely to style and shoot.

Here are a few behind the scene shots from the day. I can't wait to see the finals!

Alicja Wilkosz working her magic.

This car was a rad prop

Marta, Patron Saint of Photo Shoots 

Title To Be Determined

The talented Kaelen Ohm is at it again. She is working on her third fashion film, this time inspired by Caitlin Power's Spring Summer 2012 collection. It should be finished soon, here are some behind the scene shots of the day in the meantime.

Director: Kaelen Ohm

Director of photography: Wilkosz & Way

Model: Ania Bonieka at Sophia Models

Stylist: Lindsay Sutton

Make Up: Alicja Wilkosz

Hair: Richard De los Reyes

Set Designer: Kent Merriman

Stormy Weather on Stormy Mountain

Back in October I was lucky enough to be asked to assist the Fashion Editor for the Globe and Mail on location at Storm Mountain Lodge near Banff. I was in great company as my close pals Wilkosz & Way were the photographers and Alicja Wilkosz was the make-up artist as well as my cabin roommate. The lodge was extremely welcoming of us and the food was homemade, hearty and delicious. 

The spread in the Globe & Mail above. Some shots of the location and behind the scenes below.

Art Director: Kate LaRue

Fashion Editor: Tiyana Grulovic

Photography: Wilkosz & Way

Model: Marie C. at Numa Models

Makeup & hair: Alicja Wilkosz

Stylist Assistant: Lindsay Sutton

Heaven Has Landed

Better late  than never here is the final video 'Heaven' from the amazing and super talented Kaelen Ohm. It was featured during New York Fashion Week this last fall as part of the Big Screen Plaza in Chelsea. Here is a shot of what the billboard looked like.

The film was commissioned by XXXX Magazine for their Voyage Issue. You can view the video below and the rest of the issue now published on XXXX Magazine here.




It was an amazing experience working on this film with an incredibly talented team of creatives.

Director: Kaelen Ohm kaelenohm.com
Director of Photography: Tyler Stalman stalman.com
Camera Assistant: Chad Tweten
Stylist: Lindsay Sutton lindsaysutton.ca
Hair: Richard De Los Reyes
Make Up: Ren Beau
Models: Johanna Stickland & Emmett Schoenhals
Music: EGO DEATH myspace.com/egodeathexperience
Artwork: Kent Merriman
Clothing: Holt Renfrew holtrenfrew.com
Furniture: Kit Interiors kitinteriorobjects.com

Jewelry Jam

I thought I would devote a post to some of the talented jewelry designers I know (and some I wish I new).

First up is Ebony Fleur, one of two incredible ladies behind Make Believe. Ebony has branched out on her own and is creating beautiful bold geometric pieces. Wilkosz & Way shot her look book recently and I was there to help with the styling logistics. Gorgeous Johanna Stickland modelled for it. Here are some of the shots. Make up by Alicja Wilkosz.

Next is Dara Humniski, one of the talented Loyal Loot Collective. Dara is a multi-talented artist, designer and all around amazing friend and human being. Dara started making jewelry last year and seems to have a natural knack for it (like everything she puts her hand to). Here are a few of my favourite pieces. She just launched a new website that showcases all of her work. Check it out here.

The next designer, Bjørg I don't know but wish I did! She has some truly unique and covet worthy pieces and a really haunting video look book.  I love love love the Odyssey collection which is featured below along with the video.

And last but not least is my friend Erin Ignacio who goes by John James in the professional world, is a talented artist and graphic designer on top of being a fantastical jewelry designer. I've been lucky to use many of her pieces for editorials and they truly steal the show every time. You can view all her work here. The shots below were part of her most recent look book and shot by Wilkosz & Way and modelled by Calgary's It girl Ania Boniecka.